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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
A description of chronic indigestion and its effects on daily life. Promises Hood's Sarsaparilla as an effective remedy after many permanent cures, claiming Hood's Pills as the best cathartic.
The Cincinnati Enquirer profit sharing contest paid out many small sums to Connersville participants. Eleven people split the top prize of 24000, while numerous locals received amounts from 5 to 1100 dollars, with names and amounts listed.
A new Pocahontas lodge will be instituted in the city within two weeks or as soon as a charter arrives from the Grand Lodge in Indianapolis. The move follows incompatibility among members of the old lodge and aims to permit two lodges in cities over 5,000 population. The new group will meet at the I O R M T lodge rooms.
An old advertisement for Humphreys Specifics touts fifty years of popularity and wide sales. It lists remedies for fevers, colds, teething, diarrhea, stomach woes, croup, rheumatism, malaria, whooping cough, kidney issues, and more. The copy urges purchase from druggists or via mail order from the company at William Street corner.
John Henry Jr administrator sues Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and Saint Louis Railway Company for $10,000 in damages arising from a railway accident at Veedersburg Indiana on September 2 1902. Plaintiff claims agents and employees negligently collapsed the coach killing Henry with no fault on his part. Conner and Conner represent the plaintiff in Fayette Circuit Court.
Dr and Mrs Joshua Chitwood hosted the Merry Go Round club Tuesday evening at their Western avenue home. Prizes included a cut glass jewel case won by Mrs W S Edwards and a Japanese silk fan for Mrs Frederick Lewis. Mr Alf Hotchkins took Correlli Cameo, Mr J H Fearne a hand painted Indian head purse, and Mr J M McIntosh a consolation prize. The group enjoyed euchre followed by an elaborate luncheon.
The will of Benjamin Brumfiel was probated today by Elliott and Barrows. He leaves all personal property to his widow Anus Brumfiel with a life estate in real estate, then at her death the estate passes to three children Ida Lamme Eva Stafford and John Brumfiel. The estate is valued around 10000 dollars and Mrs Brumfiel is named executrix.
A convict pleads guilty with a brittle voice claiming poverty and illness drove him to crime. He laments his wife’s death and hungry children, recalls being denied work, and asks the judge to believe his truth before sentencing. He hopes divine judgment differs from men.
The ball of Warren Lodge with Con neraville Commandery No. 6 Knights Templar Maxwell Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons and Fayette Cornerl No. 6 met to elect officers for the ensuing year. Lists include Fayette Council and Connersville Commandery officers with names such as C. P. Riley A. W. Hotchkiss W. F. Downs G. F. Smith John Payne P. B. Wood Anthony Watt and more.
Advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as a reliable aid for consumption. The copy claims it helps the lungs and reduces coughing while increasing weight, urging readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Mowe at Pearl Street in New York.
Dayton capitalists led by Mr. John D. Boroff in Fayette Union and surrounding counties plan an interurban line from Dayton to Rushville intersecting a Rushville to Indianapolis route. Right of way work will begin after securing franchises, with construction expected within two years. The route goes through Alquina Connersville and Liberty toward Camden.
Five year old Charles Edleman of Orange swallowed a pebble while playing. Surgeons attempted removal at Rushville sanatorium but pneumonia followed after the obstruction was cleared, resulting in the child’s death.
The Rush county murder trial of Rolla Clingman ended abruptly when the defense pleaded guilty to manslaughter after the State rested. Judge Morris accepted the plea and sentenced him to two to twenty-one years in the State prison north.
Parson Hicks predicts a cold December with multiple storm periods. He expects active winter storms around the 7th and 14th, with rain snow and strong winds, a blizzard interiors, and a general severe storm outlook from the 12th to 17th. A prolonged late-December cold wave finishes the month toward 1908.
Mrs Mahala Montgomery widow of William A Montgomery died at 3 15 this morning aged 8 years 3 months She was born in Dry Run Scott county Kentucky moved to the farm west of the city sixty five years ago She had been an invalid two years not bedfast until last Sunday Death was due to stomach trouble and senility She leaves two sons Winfield S Montgomery and Walter F Montgomery and two daughters Mrs C D Williamson of St Louis Missouri and Miss Sarsh Montgomery Funeral Sunday at one from her residence burial in city cemetery Mrs C G Smythe and Mrs John Chapman visited Mrs Sally Roberts of Kennesaw Ga yesterday.
Successful season ends at First M E Church revival. Dr Marlatt preached from Psalm 51. Nearly all members crowded the altar seeking heart purity. Deep solemnity and loving spirit prevailed as 31 people entered the new life.
At the eight o clock meeting last night the Haymakers elected officers for the year: Overseer EJ Brows Asst Chief John Trusler Chief BH ME Olle Jor dan Past Chief Frank Metsker Col lector of Strawe Dora Pigman Col lector of Bradley SO McKennan Trustee Loni Nickles Representatives to State Use Fred Orandal John Serbert Sam Perm Alf Leedke. Julip Davidson was adopted as a member. Abe Wagner a Franklin county farmer was buried at Fairfield cemetery today. He was about sixty six and died of paralysis.
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