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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
6
Local items from Everton and nearby communities highlight new births marriages licenses and movements. Notable notes include John Wolfe’s Hawkins business visit arrivals of guests from Anderson and Birmingham and a countryside car owner Charles Bell.
Local residents travel to city for business and social visits including W P Sipe from Orange and Mrs Byrne and Mrs Isaac Dodd ridge from Waterloo township. Several couples plan trips to Indianapolis and Mound City Illinois with Harlan leaving for the new post. Charles Hurst fined for unlawful auto operation and settlement of damages. Funeral for William Selby held with Rev Elmer St Clair delivering a hopeful sermon. John Dawson and Grace Orabee wed by Rev W L Smith, couple to reside in Orange Stones.
The ceremony was brief yet impressive in its simplicity and solemnity. Immediately after, the couple departed for the bridegroom’s home to reside for a few weeks before starting housekeeping for themselves.
Local item notes visits and family news including Md Hackleman and wife near Harrisburg. Lawrences Andersons welcome a son. Luta Risk visiting Dave Risk. Omer Tiniford and Sallie Tiniford visiting George Be Stewart. Lake of Duckson township drove to city after delivering apples. Review Circle hosted by Miss Minutes Huber with papers by Mrs Poster and Miss Tingley. Joly Bradburn arrested by Chief Barker and jailed awaiting transport home.
A man known to be addicted to morphine stayed in the city two or three days and was jailed for his safety. In a rare coincidence, two marriages were licensed this afternoon: Charles F. Hardy wed Cynthia B. Fisher, and Carl E. Breece married Edith M. Hardy, with Hardy and Edith M. Hardy both noted as siblings.
First Lieutenant Hilary Williams, Fayette county’s naval representative, placed sixth in the Governor’s match at Camp Perry Ohio with a 628. The event drew 294 top shooters. Lieut Basil Middleton tied with Williams and Lieut Carlston for a $25 prize. Both Williams and Middleton are noted expert marksmen. Williams hails from Harrison township and commands the Navy rifle team at Camp Perry. His brother Arthur serves as a First Lieutenant in the Army and is a West Point graduate.
Mrs. M A Sutton of Liberty reports using Down's Kidney Pills to relieve persistent fatigue back and side pain and kidney issues. She claims improved sleep, easier daily activity, better kidney function, and full credit to the product for her recovery. Sold by Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the dose. Take as directed.
Noel Wright, an Cambridge City undertaker, used a shotgun to halt railroad work on his farm after a 72 foot strip was widened to 90 feet. He ordered the foreman and engineers to stop, demanded restitution of land, and the line paused as officials sought an injunction to protect his property.
Nearly five hundred people crowded Roberts Park pavilion for Harrison Township Free Fair benefit. Aimed at social enjoyment with ice cream cakes and confections on one side and Thomas's orchestra with dancing on the other. The event cleared about 75 dollars and left participants pleased with the turnout.
Richmond hosts the Pall Festival October 1 with prominent speakers Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana and Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana among invited guests to address Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio editors banquetted in the city.
In Ames Iowa Prof B W Crossley of Iowa State College demonstrates wheat gains from a single perfect grain. A ten acre field shows 4 to 60 bushels per acre with renewed seed each year. Government support and farmer adoption are noted as the method expands.
The article describes folk methods to treat boils using turpentine and poultices. Instructions advise applying derived solutions to a cloth after boiling and using warm dressings to aid healing. It emphasizes practical at home care rather than professional medical guidance.
A Zurich Knatish ad promotes a residing board house amid charming mountains. It appeals to families or individuals seeking rest and scenic eludes for guests of the cure with facilities for mountain expeditions and a Baeeleut kitchen serving lager beer on tap.
A provincial member laments the end of active book hunting in his street. He recalls keen collectors and young men who saved to buy rare volumes, noting plenty of book selling but no longer any book hunting as a local pastime.
A brief note from Chicago Daily News quotes a proverb about ferocity abroad versus meekness at home, reflecting on appearances and behavior. It presents a cautionary view on judging strength by outward displays.
A society girl laments the telephone invading privacy and sacred moments. She notes it interrupts prayers and baths and even intimate moments as the device rings loudly and breaks the flow of life.
Fragmentary quotation argues prosperity ties to work and public virtue. It warns sedition, corruption, and idleness hasten decay, claiming a society that wastes resources loses to the public good as people fail to labor. Quote attributed to Samuel Jokmnsen.
Notice states that SARAH SEPTLE has been appointed executrix of the estate of JOSEPH L. Little, deceased, by the Fayette Circuit Court. The document lists the executor and clerk, with dates and local court authority noted in a formal probate notice.
Auda Po Sanders moves to Chatemee Me Kwellips amid city chatter. Reportedly involved in a five dollar exchange affecting local affairs.
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