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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
1
An 19th century advertisement extols Flood's Sarsaparitia as a radical curative for scrofula and related debility. It claims to purge humors and erase skin and bone decay, urging readers to take the tonic with Mood's Sarsaparilla for best results.
In Rashville Jacksonian notes an uncle of Mrs. Quincy McCann, Jonn A. Widau of Washington township, visited town as publicity grows around his wheat yield. He threshed 2100 bushels from 53 acres, averaged 43 bushels per acre on 28 acres of stark ground, and 36 bushels per acre on 28 acres after cross drilling with two bushels per acre. He did not use fertilizer but praises cover planting and two-year corn rotations.
At Lafayette Je A Frazee was elected President of the Indiana Mutual Valephone Asencation by 300 delegates. A veteran observer of telephone affairs, Frazee received a high compliment from the independent companies of the state. Delegates were entertained at the German National Park in the evening, and Frazee was congratulated on the new honor.
Ray Campbell narrowly escaped serious injury Friday evening while returning from East Conn ersville. He tried to pass between two freight cars on a railroad bridge when the cars bumped together. His foot was caught and badly damaged by the bumper.
Fayette county residents and Odd Fellows led a large turnout for the dedication of the new Old Fellows Temple in Indianapolis. The parade featured the Indianapolis Newsboys Band and lodges from Fayette and neighboring counties, with clear skies and festive decorations. The four story brick temple, valued near 25000 dollars, houses business rooms, lodge halls, reception and banquet spaces, and is nearly debt free at dedication.
In memory of Martha Ann Dunlap born May 1 1824 in Brookville Indiana died July 27 1901 three miles south of Connersville Fayette County Indiana aged 77 years 2 months and 6 days She was wife mother sister and neighbor cherished by her family of five children four daughters and one son Also survived by five grandchildren one great grandchild and many relatives The piece praises her kindness diligence and faith noting her long life of service to family church and community alongside her husband William Jamison for 56 years The obituary recounts her early life with grandparents in Fayette County and 19th century farm labors describing her spiritual strength and acceptance of death with hope of the afterlife
Saranet Green transfers 150 acres in Jackson township to Charlea M. Ead wards for 85 750 dollars. Byron Millepaugh transfers a city lot to Aona J. Daniel for 800 dollars.
An old style advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a universal remedy. It claims to treat piles, burns, inflammations, skin eruptions, chapped hands, sores, insect stings, and sunburns with immediate relief and proven cures. Available in three sizes 26c 50c and 1.00 from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
Grand Officers lead dedication of the new Fayette Lodge Temple with ceremonial rites. A procession, altar building, and ritual work mark the event, followed by degrees conferred by Marion and Cambridge City lodges. Over 400 Odd Fellows attend. Derbyshire among honored guests. Newsboys Band performs.
An advertisement touts a cabinet cure for deafness claiming permanent restoration through removal of an obstruction and nerve stimulation. It promises a hundred dollars for any case failing to benefit and lists numerous testimonials from local residents. Additionally, Miss Zorr Jewell and others vacationing in Jennings township depart for Wiltsburg after a pleasant stay.
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