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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement asserts kidney and bladder disorders affect both women and men, cause mental decline and poor health, and promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy available in multiple bottle sizes with free samples upon request from Binghamton New York.
A newborn daughter arrived for Edward Price and wife on Sycamore street. Travelling visitors include Trastes V. D. Chance to Lawrenceburg and Miss May Taylor from Greensburg visiting Charles Myers and wife. Mrs. Elizabeth Burk of Everton wed Clarence Sefton in East Connersville. The Cincinnati Hamilton Day ton Co. reports first new passenger engines for express trains. Maggie Reed wed Oliver J. Wentz at 11 Maplewood, planning to establish a home soon. Various locals and visitors noted: Mrs. A. J. Roth in Indianapolis, Theodore Heitzman visiting Cincinnati relatives, John Davenport ill, Harry A. Brows visiting East Connersville, Bertha Banker guest of Mrs. Charles Hart, Frank Hanson and wife shopping, James Rea selling swine, Gene Strickland visiting parents.
Mrs. Mary Neal of Noblesville visits her son Fred Neal and wife in the city. Mrs. A G Norman and daughter Christine of Cincinnati visit Mrs Alloa Merrell Thomas Huston of Kokomo and brother James Huston in Maplewood. An advertisement touts Walther's Peptonized Port as a digestive tonic to fortify against cold, available at Pappie's Drug Store and F G Cain proprietor, prices 50 cents to 1.08.
Warren Lodge No. 15 F. and A. M. held a large two session gathering with seven candidates raised to Master Mason. East work led by local and visiting Brethren. turkey supper and lunch followed. Master E. Liffingwell oversaw a record year with about fifty new members invited.
Loss of vitality signals reduced appetite and fading energy. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to be the greatest vitalizer as it acts on all organs and builds up the entire system.
Indianapolis reports the Jefferson League plans a January 5 banquet to challenge the Jackson day banquet. The reorganizers face a clash as Bryan supporters are slated to speak, forcing a rare public contest over party leadership. Editors from across the state gather December 3 at Thomas Taggart’s invitation, while Chinese official Wong Kai Kak addresses the Contemporary club.
An 19th century advertisement outlines Humphreys Medicine Co offerings for horses and livestock including lungs fever milk fever colic and distemper cures. It lists lameness sore throats coughs dysentery and mange with a promise of a ten specifics book for seven dollars prepaid in New York.
Thanksgiving morning contest on Connersville grid pitted Connersville against Rushville high schools. No team scored in two fifteen minute halves. Connersville pressed late with Roy Bosler and Blaine delivering punting feats while Rushville’s defense held firm. The home eleven held the ball near goal for most of the play.
Poultry dealers warn of a possible turkey shortage before Christmas due to a poor bug crop and scarce grasshoppers. Many farmers plan to hold turkeys waiting for higher prices after last year’s rise around Thanksgiving and Christmas. A son was born to Rudolph Miller and wife yesterday, prompting Thanksgiving joy.
General observance marked by factory and business closures. Union Church at Flist M E church held elaborate services led by Rev J F Schwarz with a $2083 collection. The community aided the poor and enjoyed a large attendance and strong musical program.
The Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company will install a third rail system and double tracks between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Officials say grades will be reduced and curves minimized to achieve a three hour through trip. It will be the first traction road in Indiana to use a third rail system.
Postmaster Madden announces a new rule allowing cremated remains to be shipped by mail with reduced postage for four ounces. A four-ounce package carrying family remains from New York to San Francisco was held in Washington awaiting postage rate changes.
A reflective Thanksgiving piece from the Times-News urges joy and gratitude for nature s bounty and life s trials. It praises sustaining grace and urges praise, prayer, and the spreading of faith to nations through generous deeds.
The 1903 annual report from the Auditor of the Postoffice Department lists gross receipts for Connersville and nearby offices led by Connersville at 21027.09 and showing other towns including Columbia 20225.58 and Shelbyville 15145.42. Expenditures at Connersville were 10467.68 leaving a net revenue of 10559.46. Postmaster Moffatt turned the funds over to Uncle Sam amid social notes about Miss Rhea Wilson visiting Miss Nellie Clark.
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