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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
3
Alpine reports Rev Whitecotton of the U B minister conducting a protracted meeting at Garrison Creek. Sheriff George Odham of Connerts ville was seen on the streets Wednesday. Unah Limpus of Laurel visited Joel Foster and family Wednesday.
Misses Carrie and Pearl Stevens visited Mrs. Frank Cotton and daughter in Columbia Thursday. Mrs. Eri S Chance and Mrs. John Gray were guests of Mrs. Frank Stafford Thursday afternoon. Will Bowne and wife of Laurel attended church here Sunday afternoon. Bro Moore began a series of meetings Monday evening. George Stewart and wife from Cameraville visited Aunt Rachel Benedict Sunday. Stewart bought a fine male Duroc hog from Joel Foster and owns 100 head of fat hogs on his farm. Miss Ethel Pike visited Miss Clara Handley Saturday and Sunday.
In Brownsville, the local report notes December 3 as Howard Crist of Brownsville township becoming a figure in official circles. The article hints at changes in criticism and player counts aiding officials, reflecting broader governance dynamics.
A revival continues at Robinson Chapel led by Rev. G. W. Reiboldt. Miss Daisy Lyons visits from Lyons Station. Mrs. Edith Morris of Liberty is ill at her parents’ home. Dr. Sherman moves to D. Bennett’s house. Newsboys Dan Carlos Fred Kantner Harold Campbell and Willie Sherman are highlighted. Farmer George Stevens trades at Brownaville. Mrs. Horace Cross visits relatives. Mr. Cross travels to Minnesota for health reasons with plans to relocate. Mrs. Ollie Rustin travels from Indianapolis to Denver for climate and health. A Cincinnati minister spoke for Christ’s Hospital at the M E church. Mrs. T. W. McIntosh visits Liberty, attends church, and a reception for Mrs. Crist Beeler’s Pensacola winter trip.
Rev Allen preached at the Christian church last Sunday. Miss Myrtle Heeb and Oscar Churchill of Anderson wed at the bride's home then moved to Anderson. School institutes were held for Columbia and Orange towns. pupils sang, and Miss Dearmond gave a recital. A lecture on In His Steps will be at Fayetteville church December 26 with 1 cent admission. Christmas tree at M E church December 24. Miss Cora Heeb returned Friday from Milton. John Kelly sold his house to Mr Jones of Carthage.
The column reports names and visits from East Connersville and nearby towns last Sunday. It mentions Emory Carver, Alph Garrett and family, and Mrs Funma Widdows visiting relatives, plus church attendance, Sunday school reorganizing plans, and upcoming services at Alqang M. E. church. It also notes a local merchant's price cut and a playful line about a debt.
The report notes Ross Thomas leaving a farm for a new location, Hubert and Helvie opening an ice pond for cold weather, Reed Nichols completing a fine new house, and the town’s ill residents improving amid other small town happenings. It warns that night running races after church are becoming a dangerous fad.
Sherman Reed shows improvement after pneumonia. Miss Josephine Handley returned to Indianapolis. Miss Hattie Neff came home for the weekend. Miss Dora Weignan visits Muncie before returning to Ohio. Charles Neff joins the Everton I O O F. Bentley social draws many. Murray and Garrison shred in Franklin County. Willie Conner’s Mexico visit, granddaughter sightings. Lizzie Perkins visits West Side. Mrs Theodore Grubb recovering from pneumonia.
J B Jones Jr traveled to Cincinnati on Tuesday. Miss Gise of Gleewood spent two weeks with Mrs Abraham McFarren and returned home Sunday. Grandpa Tucker arrived from Logansport Saturday to spend winter with Mrs Columbus Cook. Ora and Austin Frant headed toward Abington recently. Dr and Mrs Porter and daughter Joan visited Lewis Scholl and wife Sunday. Hog cholera reported in Little Kentucky and Dr and Mrs Feigel visited there. Funeral attendance for Charles Chrismer at Lyons Station noted Thursday. H L Horst went to Chicago for the Fat Cattle Show. Mrs Columbus Cook of Red City bought four rooms and lot in Maplewood from S O McKennan for 1000. Beo Scott moved onto Wright Stelle farm Thursday. Wedding bells expected around Christmas in Little Kentucky. A mail wagon passed Red City this week. John Doe Jooks ns pink with new boots. Widespread winter readiness exists though straw is short. if winter delays, May should see good results.
Telegraph telegram announced Henry Kingerys death at the Oda Fellows Howe in Greensburg after years of illness. Miss Beulah Jeffery and Rabay Dickey have nearly recovered from a severe tonsillitis attack. Despite a poor night, festival proceeds will fund several new books for the school library.
Henry Kinder with Louis Ludlow traveled to Cincinnati last Monday to have the eye operated on previously. Cary Jackson of Falmouth is arranging a long distance telephone connection between home and office. A young man, son of Joseph McFadden, was buried at Fairview cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev. Eugene Scofield officiating.
Rev Hedes preached to a large crowd at Mt Zion on Sunday. Mrs Theo Grubb recovered from pneumonia after a week of illness. Miss Dora Weigman plans a short trip to Macce then returns to Ohio. Late Cockefair hosted a surprise dinner last Sunday. Frank Baroner and wife Chas White and family shared a meal with D Pumphrey and family. Mort Morris and wife visited D Coltrane and family. Mrs Bessie Goble and daughter Mable visit Springfield Ohio. Mrs Jens Tompson of Everton is improving. Levi K Masters hosted a Thursday reception for his son and bride. The couple will move to the old Siastera home near Fairfield. Guests received wedding cake samples.
Notice from the Fayette county Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for blank books, stationery and related county supplies. Requisitions on file at the Auditor's office. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Attest: H. M. Brroappts, Auditor. December 26.
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