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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
2
A brief item notes inclusion of individuals in the Select List of Indiana Newspapers. The list highlights members connected to Indiana press circles and signaling recognition within the state’s paper industry.
The piece denounces libelous claims that Admiral Schley spent his entire fortune to defend his honor. It argues the press misrepresents the court of inquiry and supports Schley’s honorable service against baseless accusations, noting the controversy fueled by some Democratic papers.
The President’s message read before Congress is described as voluminous, generally wise and statesmanlike. It upholds reciprocity and declares publicity as the only sure remedy at present.
The Republican publication at Greenfield promises reform and tariff focus, calls for Isthmian canal and Pacific cable projects, and addresses insular issues. It seeks party regularity and calm relations in the district and county. Conoreteman Watson heads to Washington with his family and an apartment near the Capitol.
Two stockholders of the New Castle Bridge Co. sue to stop moving the plant to Indianapolis. Freement Koossvett and Dudley Foulke challenge the corporate action as civic reform newsprint noise fades. The season ends and a new interurban railway threat looms as public eyes future transport.
Letters remaining in the Comereaville Tadians Postoffice December 3 1901 public notice asks addressees to state they are advertised Muse Delphia Brown W A Bidell Mrs Walter Fields Semoer Gibson Marcus Hamilton Lucius Klinger Charlie Lehman Mre H Moreon Gilbert Moffett Mies Ettie Stargis A M Troe Joux Payne P M
The undersigned thanks many friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of his wife. O. B. Donoan.
The Pukwedjies Tribe Impid O R M announces an election for two Tematens to be held in Alquina Fayette County Indiana on the 16th day of the Hunting Moon G O D 416 One for twelve months and the other for eighteen months Znovst Max Sima O of R
Hon P T Colgrove of Hastings Mich gave an eloquent address at the third annual memorial service of Connersville Lodge No 379 B P O E. The Audre Theatre filled to overflow with a large attentive audience. Exalted Ruler Kehi rapped to start the ceremony as electric lights lit the stage and a marble shaft bore the mottos of the stations while the roster of deceased members was read.
The report lauds a memorial service with opening and closing ceremonies, exquisite piano and vocal performances by local artists, and a standout address by Hoon P. Volgrove of Hastings Michigan. The speaker’s theme Fraternity inspired patriotism and piety, while Rev. W C Otte led opening prayer and benediction.
Mr. William R. Jones and Miss Mary E. Thomas wed in a simple ceremony at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Gelvin officiated as relatives and friends offered blessings then the couple departed for Camera ville Ind. to begin married life.
We express gratitude to those who assisted and sympathized with us in the loss of our daughter and sister. Thanks to the church choir and all helpers. Lee Mitchell, formerly of this city, is now a reporter for the St Louis Globe Democrat. Clay Mitchell and Rey Taylor left last night for St Louis to join the same paper.
Edward Snyder of Edgewood through R N Elliott and Conner and Conner filed suit in Fayette circuit court against the city seeking damages for injuries from a November 7 1901 fall into a hole in the Eighteenth Street hydraulic bridge. He alleges severe back abdominal and other permanent injuries.
Reader notice declares Hall's Catarrh Cure a universal remedy for catarrh and constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength, and offers 100 dollars to prove any failure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and lists Toledo, Ohio address for J. Cheney & Co. and druggists as sellers.
A marriage license issued in Roadville bonds Harvey L. Whitton and Lena Neff of Glenwood. Whitton was ambushed and wounded last winter while visiting Neff. she cared for him and they have remained together, making their union a fitting finale to a tale of love and danger.
The Modern Mother notes that children improve more with the pleasant Syrup of Figs when a gentle laxative effect is needed. She says children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Milton Trasler transfers a quit claim on a lot in East Connersville to Lewis J. Nickela for $500. Alice Gillespie transfers a lot in the city to J. B. McFarlap for $1. The notices document simple property transfers involving two unnamed properties and buyers.
Winfield Kansas Daily Courier notes a Thanksgiving evening ceremony at the groom's home with J W Watkins of Winfield and Miss Estella E Reynolds of Connersville. Elder David Reese officiated. Reynolds lauded locally. Watkins formerly acted editor of the Council Grove Republican and praised as a model young man. The couple will reside in Winfield.
Miss Mabel Gray attends court at Brookville this week acting in the rapacity of court stenographer.
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