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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
4
Robert J. Tracewell argues against government deposits in banks, warning it would raise taxes and invite collusion between banks and officials. He suggests sinking funds and county or municipal bond investments as safer alternatives.
Property for sale on Mothoo Street corner near Vir Avenue. Thornes property offers one die itsnmanes abstracting may apply. Obstracting rights and fees discussed with seller.
Local column dated Wednesday December 6 reports routine city happenings. People mentioned include Jeb Noble and wife of Odenwood, Mrs Daniel Sherry on Main Street East Connersville, Miss Flora Broaddus returning to Bedford, and Miss Josephine Steplins visiting Ohio. Various shop items and holiday goods promoted at Shera Metutosh, with notes on deliveries, travel, and community movements Among others Charles Mariamp and wife return from Logansport and Indianapolis.
Fragments report christenings, petticoats, and knitwear at Shera and McIntosh’s. Customers near Orange and Connersville attend John son sale and farm sale proceeds at George Holton’s farm. Misc items include belts, blankets, skunk barter, and holiday buckles at Sherad McIntosh’s.
Mrs. Helen M. Bailey, daughter of ex congressman Henries A. Johnson of Richmond, secures a divorce from Oscar M. Bailey. She alleges he drank before and after the wedding, carried a whisky flask to the altar, threatened her, abused her, and subjected their child to cigars. she takes custody of the baby.
The Central Christian Church held its final meeting of a series as Dr. C Scoville and Mrs. Scoville attracted a large audience. He delivered a pleading sermon titled He that saveth souls is wise and twelve responded to a call for fellowship alongside five initial converts.
The Commissioners met with their attorneys regarding the workhouse and agreed County Attorney Clarence Roots will submit a counter proposal to council tonight. The two governments remain close and the workhouse is assured, with criticism aimed at the "Dums."
A horse belonging to George Morris wandered onto a slope near the city traction line Sunday evening. The animal sank into softened earth and mire, requiring many men to free it with no injuries reported.
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Vera Creamer East Connersville to Mr. Jesse E. McFall Indianapolis. The ceremony will be held at the residence on Lee Street Wednesday evening December 19 with both families hosting.
Mrs. Eliza C. Schafer of Hartford City Indiana offers a reward for a husband by Christmas. Abandoned by her glassworker husband she raises a 12 year old son and seeks a good provider who does not drink. She dislikes old men and wants companionship to stave off despondency.
A car equipped with the new looH Pomotors was tested yesterday under D. Ka. Kiser supervision. Tests with electrical meters showed no high speed but a mile run reached 64.7 miles per hour.
Local advertiser promotes Jackman furs as ideal Christmas presents from Shera and McIntosh's shop. Limited stock urged for early purchase and gift season.
Indiana congressmen face ballot dilution as local factions influence votes. Louis Ludlow notes a movement to remove congressmen from county ballots, with Republicans likely to caucus and push legislation in Indianapolis. The change aims to prevent cross party voting loopholes and vote-splitting in county races.
Ed Payne announces his coming marriage to Miss Irma McQueen of Scottsburg Indiana. The wedding will be held in Louisville Kentucky on December 15 with many relatives and friends attending. It notes Miss McQueen’s popularity and that Payne works as a traveling salesman for the McFarlan Carriage Co. The couple has not chosen a residence.
Miss Harriet Neff entertained a house party at her home near Nulls Mills over Saturday and Sunday. Guests included Miss Laurence Rafert and Messrs. Benjamin F. Alexander and George Foreman.
E J Schlichte and Simon Doenges have bought Bert Bell’s interest in the Connersville Ice Company and assume leadership today. Schlichte will serve as president and Doenges as secretary and general manager. They plan to double plant capacity and greatly enlarge cold storage to meet rising demand while expressing best wishes for Bert Bell’s health and speedy recovery.
At their country home south of the city on Thanksgiving Day Train Pike and his wife entertained guests for an elegant turkey dinner. Included were Thomas M. Brown and his wife T. G. Pike and sisters Mrs. Joseph A. Gosnell and Mrs. John F. Geyer of Laurel and Clyde Adame and his wife of this city.
Central Christian Sunday school reported 385 attendees and $16.15 collected with 29 new scholars. Columbus school recorded 301 attendees and $9.18 collected with 19 new scholars amid a contest with the local school. The local school now leads southeastern Indiana mor ning schools.
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