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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
6
Shortest Day Approaches Amid Local Notices
A collection of brief items lists visits and travel around Bentley Connersville and nearby towns. People such as Henry Truster Miss Hattie Neff and Miss Ethel Brumfiel are noted with various social calls. The piece mentions Barred Rocks purchases and church services at Mt Zion with Rev Dolph delivering Hebrews 15 23.
Williamses Host Turkish Dinner In Mt Zion
Mr and Mrs Reuben Williams recently entertained Mr and Mrs Roberta and Mor Sim Mrs Ide Jones and son Russell Mr and Mrs George Larimore and Charley and John Williams The event was a turkey dinner Mrs Larimore had been in Metamora due to her daughter Mrs Howard Stant’s illness and reports her daughter much better on the return home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Williams
Roberta
Mor
Sim
Ide Jonea
Russall
George Larimore
Charley
John Wiliams
Metamora
Howard Stant
Stant
Local Notes From Metamora and Nearby Towns
Marcus Jackson visits relatives of Metamora while C Bryson conducts Cedar Grove business. Numerous residents travel to Connersville, Cincinnati, Harrison Ohio, and New Salem for visits, illness, and family matters. Amos Sherwood attends his mother’s funeral in Metamora. Jake Althen visits Wm Ripberger family in Cincinnati area.
Mt Zion Mt Alan and local church notices
Protracted meeting at Mt Alan continues as Rev Dolph assists Rev Whitted at Mt Zion and Everton. Mrs Callie Cokerall ill with head gathering. Christmas is two weeks away. Rolland Pumphrey visited home folks Sunday. Ed Snider and family visited Steve White and family. Ed Elliott and family plan to move back with Win. Corbin and wife and Ed Snider and family will relocate to Connersville. Mrs L M Pumphrey improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Everton
Mt. Alan
Dolph
Whitted
Callie Cokerall
Rolland Pumphrey
Ed Snider
Steve White
Ed Elliott
Last Week Produced Various Rural Notices in Wayne County
Steve White is poorly and Marces Harkin delivered cattle last Thursday. John Henwood and son John Mosnard visited sister Mrs Carrie Doddridge for a week. Betsy McWhorter of Mt Chimel Ind was buried at Blooming Grove last Saturday aged 92. Steve White and J B Crandel butchered hogs last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve White
Marces Harkin
John Henwood
John Mosnard
Carrie Doddridge
Wayne County
Betsy McWhorter
Mt. Chimel
Ind
Blooming Grove
Mo Crandel
J. B. Crandel
Local Shifts and Visits Highlight Rush County News
George Ertel and family and Charles Ertel with wives visited Charles Freeman and mother in Rush County on Sunday. Miller and wife visited daughter Mrs Harry French in Bentonville. Charles Freeman, wife and son Verne, traveled to Connersville on business. M F Cummins spent time in Connersville last week. Many neighbors attended Mrs Mary Dawson’s funeral in Falmouth on Wednesday. Walter Cummins and Netta visited cousin Hazel Cummins in Bentonville. Alfred Sherwood has gone to Connersville to work in the shops. Mr and Mrs David Sherwood are in-laws grandparents again. A son was born to Mr and Mrs DeWitt Currys of Metamora. J M Crawford of Bentonville called on daughter Mrs Chas Freeman. Maude Dunavant of Connersville visiting her aunt. Mrs APF Clairment and relatives and Mrs Noah Cummins called at the Freeman home Sunday evening. Mr Manteve, who had a stroke last week, is slowly improving and able to stir briefly each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Truster
Bentley
Hattie Neff
Ethel Ashworth
Connersville
Samuel Smallwood
Mrs. Daily
Columbia
George Cain
West Side
Jesse Pence
Harrisburg
Will Daubenheir
Northeast
Dan Brumfield
Charles Neff
A. Y. Neff
Ben
Milton Brumfiel
Alquina
Wil Lockhart
Ethel Brumfiel
Hyatt Meeker
Edythe Elhimi
Mt. Zion
Tom Gray
George Ertel
Charles Ertel
Rush County
Charles Freeman
Miller
Harry French
Bentonville
Verne
M. FF. Cummins
Mary Dawson
Falmouth
Walter Cummins
Netfie
Hazel Cummins
Alfred Sherwood
David Sherwood
Ltpps
Onson
DeWitt Currys
Metamora
J. Om. Crawford
Chas. Freemiun
Maude Dunavant
Mes
APF
Ciauning
Noah Cummins
Margaret
Freemen
Manteve
Gordon
Grege Banks
O. O. F. Lodge
Everton
Young People’s Union of Ireland
Steve Funderberg
Daisy White
Springfield
Ohio
Maybelle
Grace Benning
Lizzie Mitchell
Joe
Helen
Dublin
Mission Circle
Alma Taylor
Albert Sims
Julia Hood
Ed Brookbank
Steve Newland
Obituary of Isabelle Gaston Miller From Indiana
Isabelle Gaston Miller was born September 8 in Rush County Indiana near Orange. She moved to the Glenwood area in 1862 and died November 21 after a life of Christian devotion and service. She joined Reformed Presbyterian then United Presbyterian Church of Glenwood and was remembered as a gentle, faithful wife mother sister neighbor and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Gaston Miller
Pso
Rush County
Ind
Orange
Fara
Glenwood
Reformed Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church of
J. Hutchison
Martha
Mary
Jesus
God
Womn
Ogain
Earth
Local notables and accidents in South Orange area
Mr and Mrs Porter of Indianaplis visited her father J H De Armond last Sunday. Mrs Clas Kell and Miss Sholen Sherwood were in Rushville Saturday. During a hunting mishap John Jolson stepped on a live rabbit causing a gun muzzle discharge and a flesh wound to his thigh. Dan Neakam relocated a house on the Creekmore place near Mrs Croxon on the west road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhon Jolson
I mi
Dan Neakam
Creekmore Place
Local residents move barn and visit kin across the region
Thomas A. Steplen moved an old barn to near his residence and is repairing it. Mr and Mrs Earl Wilson from near Raleigh visited relatives in the Yad inset. Louis Matney and CharlesRK Stevens sold cattle and delivered them out Rushville last mote cay. Frank Criss and family spent Sunday with Win J Matney on Garrison Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Steplen
Mre
Earl Wilson
Raleigh
Louis Matney
Charles RK. Stevens
Rushville
Lyons Station Social Notes and Local Events
Miss de Riggs spends time at home this week while Mrs. Joe Stevens visits her parents. A Christmas tree at the Christian church is planned for Christmas Eve with a good program. A play titled Under the Laurels will be staged in Rady Hall on December 22 for the Lutheran Sunday School, with reserved seats available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Riggs
Joe Stevens
Wim, Sutton
Christian Church
Oop Stelle
Alpine News Roundup of Social Visits and Local Happenings
In Alpine and nearby: Park Linville and wife hosted guests. Sherman Stevens and wife visited Connersville. Ed Chance and wife stayed with John Reed family. The Alpine schoolhouse was papered. Capt Wo OR Limpus ill. Several families, including Matneys and Williamses, visited or hosted gatherings. Protracted meetings begin at Lanes Creek U B L church with Bro Perry and singer Evangelist Buckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Chance
John Reed
Connersville
Alpine
Sherman Stevens
Capt Wo OR. Limpus
Joel Foster
Richard Rowe
Puto
Train Pike
Verne Payne
Mon
Everton Community Notes and Holiday Visitations
Local residents attend church events and Christmas programs as the Young People’s Union of Ireland church plans a Christmas tree outing. Visitors from Springfield Ohio and Connersville arrive in Everton to see relatives. Family gatherings, improving health updates, and social visits fill the week.
Local Socials and Lodge Notes From Everton
Last Sunday dinner guests included Mr Simon Kerr and neighbors. Paul Berninger injured his left shoulder in an accident while coon hunting. Mrs Ellis visited her daughter Mrs Lizzie Myer. Rebekah lodge met December 7 electing officers Bessie Goble May White Alice Prifogle Mamie Moore Grace Corbin. Gertie Scott ill A J Britt ill with grippe. Oyster supper planned December 29 at the K of P hall for lodge benefit. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Kerr
George Lake
Wilk Lake
Ellis Lake
Pete Lake
John Berninger
Taxlor
Paul Berninger
Mitchell
Ellis
Lizzie Myer
Rebekah Lodge
Bessie Goble
N. G
May White
V. G
Alice Prifogle
C. S
Mamie Moore
J. C
Grace Corbin
Gertle Scott
A. J. Britt
Everton
P. Hall
Local Notices From Cobweb Era Snippet
Fragmentary report lists Earl Matuey and wife visiting relatives on Sunday Eds Thomas in Counersville Rush Barnes in town Phick Burgoyne and wife stocking supplies Saturday Miss Lata Limpus at Columbia church Sunday Weather favorable and Nutstown grade completion this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Matuey
Rush Barnes
Sarrelay
Eph Burgoyne
Brownsville News Briefs Reflect Small-Town Happenings
Rev Me Manu to preach in Brownsville on Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Monroe Harvey visiting friends from College Corner. Diphtheria cases reported in northeast and southeast Union County. Mrs James Showalter in poor health. Mail carrier Orville Campbell takes a 15 day vacation with brother Harold substituting. George Jobe elected president of Brownsville Telephone Co. Representatives from Connersville and Liberty visit for Prudential Insurance. Dan Carlos attends Liberty High School and visited Dome due to nearby school closures. Oma Line and Lola Riggs guests of Margaret Brown. teachers institute attendance. Mr and Mrs Gavin of Kitchel visit Honebey family. may move nearby. Nathan Brown family may move to Connersville for Christmas. Merchants stocking holiday trade. Question on feminine varieties versus masculine varieties of Califere. Mrs T W Melutosh spent Sunday with Mrs Browns own at West ui.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jobe
Brownsville Telephone Co
G. E. Cox
Connersville
W. H. Hawkins
Liberty
Prudential Insurance Co
Dan Carlos
Liberty High School
Dome
Oma Line
Lola Riggs
Springersville
Margaret Brown
Gavin
Kitchel
Fnd
Honebey
Brownsville
Nathan Brown
Conneraville
Weather, illness, and social notes from Harrisburg
Rain persists and affects travel. Grandma Stone is very poorly. Miss Hazel Net is sick. Joe Gray visited his aunt Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Chas Stone returned home after three weeks with Mrs. Grant Williams. Homer Drennenie with Myers and Luke this week. Jack Stam visits Dixie Stam at Columbia. Mrs. Louis Leffingwell and Myrtle visit Emma Leffingwell. No school last Wednesday for teacher visits. Emma Beffingwell and nieces attended church at Willamina Creek. Christian church invites all for Bro Wilson's last sermon next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Drennenie Wnsisting
Myers
Luke
Jack Stam
Dixie Stam
Columbia
Louis Leffingwell
Myrtle
Ora Brown
Emma Lefingwell
Emma Beffingwell
Williama Creek
Bro. Wilson
Community Notes from Connersville and Local Visits
Charley Hardy Columbia returns home from staying with his uncle Mr. Bilby. Mr Peek and family visited Fred Johnson and wife. Rev Perry with Bre Buckley led a protracted meeting. Marshall Benedict attended church. Harry Thomas at Mrs Chitwood sale in Connersville. Glen Pike and Lillian attended church nearby. Wond-cutters returned to Frank Floy. Thomas Sawyer nursing Will Simpson. Isaac Spears Fred Perkins Cliff Selby Roy Hartman fox hunted. Several from near Nulltown attended church. Mr Peek and pupils prep Christmas entertainment. William Herbert helps John Shepherd move his barn. Charles Heizer and wife Roy Handley visited relatives. Sun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hardy
Mr. Bilby
Mr. Peek
Fred Johnson
Rev. Perry
Bre. Buckley
Marshall Benedict
Harry Thomas
Chitwood
Connersville
Nulltown
Pe*k
William Herbert
John Shepherd
Charles Heizer
Roy Handley
Christmas Eve Christian church event in town
Rev John Burkowrt of Butcher College will preach at the Christian church on Saturday night and Sunday morning and Sunday night in December. Miss Grace Hobbs shopped in Rushville Saturday. Russell Murphy suffered a broken leg after a fall. he is recovering. Will Bever and wife have a baby girl. Guy Chirvehill and wife visited Rushville guests of Walter Peters. The sore throat outbreak is over. Christmas entertainment planned at the Christian church on Christmas Eve. Will Tate visited the schools last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burkowrt O
Butcher College
Grace Hobbs
Rushville
Russel Murphy
Russel Hias
Guy Chirvehill
Walter Peters
In Memoriam Marilla Baker Pioneer Indiana Matriarch
Marilla Baker daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Pentecost was born October 24 1835 in Union County Indiana and died November 19 1906 aged 71 years 25 days She married John H Baker on November 22 1854 and lived on a Fal mouth In chin a farm raising three children Emma Amanda and William After her husband died in 1894 she lived with son William on the family farm Her last words expressed faith and peace She leaves one son Amanda McCready five grandchildren three sisters one brother and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilla Baker
Thomas and
Elizabeth Pentecost
Union County
Indiana
John H. Baker
Falmouth
Inchina
Kinin
Kemanda
William
Christian Church
Rentonville
Martin Baker
William He Baker
Amanda McCready
Russell
Naomi Haker
Pearl Winchel
Gertrude Johnson
Arthur McCready
Precious one from us has gone home to rest
Mourning and faith mingle as a loved one passes on. The message recalls a call to join the Lord and notes a vacancy in the home, while affirming the departed's soul rests in heaven beyond the earthly body. The tone honors faith and memory.
Contention Literary quits high school in Connersville
Contention. Brice Mace, president of Contention Literary, is leaving high school in Connersville this winter. Nearby visitors included C M Backaus of Morristown and Ada Newlin visiting Jas Mo Harkin. A fine program is planned for next Friday night at Harlan's with a public benefits event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Harlan’s
C. M. Backaus
Morristown
Brice Mace
Contention Literary
Connersville
RR. Wildridge
Glenwood
Traction Line
Ada Newlin
Jas
Mo Harkin
Flow. Harlan
Chs
Harlan
Frank
James Harken
Williame Hida
Harey Parkinn’s
Capitola Mace
Thurman Young
Algttina
Wis
Ome
Jobin M. Harlin and Son
KE. OM. Harlan
LaFontaine
Local social notes recount visits and events in Liberty
Mrs Alice Jackson Alquina visits her parents this week and helps at the store. Mrs John Post and daughters travel to Indianapolis. Several locals visit schools, share meals, and attend family gatherings. The Ladies Aid plans an ice cream and oyster supper at Red Men’s Hall on December 14 with a Christmas program and tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jackson
Liberty
John Post
James Carter
Alice Garrett
Indianapolis
Post
Charles Harlan
D. Moore
Belle
Frank Bruner
M. Hogan
Josie Retherford
Scott Dubois
Red Men's Hall
Social News From Waterloo Area
Local families and guests mingled in visits and gatherings this week. Mr and Mrs C H Bailey hosted Ernest Jones and family along with Misses Cora Alta and Lilian Jones and Rema Tate. Carrie Geis and brothers Claude and Thurman entertained about twenty friends with games and social time at the Geis home. Other exchanges include Meet the Fiants at Mrs Odd Fiants and visits by Join Woods, Mary Holland, Magie and Eva Caldwell and Mrs Charles Bailey. Henry Bunn moved to the C H Bailey place. Lloyd Doner and wife relocated to the Kehl place west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bailey
Ernest Jones
Cora
Alta
Lilian Jones
Rema Tate
Do KE. Caldwell
Mazie
Eva
Della
Mattie
Sylvia Fiant
Odd Fiant
Carrie Geis
Claude
Thurman
Geis
Woods
Mary Holland
Henry Bunn
Clifford Case Set for Trial in Richmond This Month
Premont Clifford sues the city of Richmond for 4648 dollars to be heard this month in Greenfield with a struck jury. Also noted is Charlies Massey and wife celebrating the birth of a daughter at their Mulberry Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premont Clifford
Richmond
Greenfield
Charlies Massey
Wife
Mulberry Street
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Riverside
Marcus Jackson
Vt. C. Bryson
Cedar Grove
Liara Jinks
Dalkas Pearce
Ben Brumfiel
Teachers’ Institute
Little Son
Beeson Stithen
Ida Ripberger
J. O. Ripberger
Henry Bald
Cincinnati
Chas. Davis
Joe Moster
Ligaie
Laurel
Emma McKeoun
Harrison
Wilson
S. J. Murray
New Salem
John Jackson
Chester Hawkins
Amos Sherwood
Jake Althen
Wm, Ripberger
Wilson Creek
Cummins Corner
South Orange
Lyons Station
T.O. Stanley
Jennie Gise
W. BK. Brown
Thorsday Night
W. HE. Sebell
C.F. Oldham
Gladys Riges
Ethel
Alta Hamilton
Eves Montgomers
Lola Riges
Richard McMilken
Yuby Lyons
Jennie
OM. Riges
James Riges
Conttesvilley
Sanday
Park Linville
Shermin Stevens
von Wilk Lard
Willard Hadley
Leora Pike
Carrie Stevens
George Mechel
John Matney
Frank Matney
Earl Matney
Wil Matney
Here
Nelson Williams
Homer Williams
Lanes Creek
Bro. Perry
Mr. Buckey
Thornburg
Harry Bean
Garrison Creek
Mary Ann Adsums
Eds Thomas
Tn Counersville
Phick Welle
Wif
Mr. Burgoyne
Will. Ome
Dros
Lata Limpus
Manu
U. Haren
Monroe Harvey
College Corner
James Showalter
Orville Campbell
Harold
Mra. T. W. Melutosh
Mra. Nathan
West Ui
Harrigburg
Santa
Grandma Stone
Miss Hazel Net
Joe Gray
Mrs. Campbell
Chas. Stone
Grant Williams
Glen Pike
Lillian
Frank Floy’s
Thomas Sawyer
Will Simpson
Saac Spears
Fred Perkins
Cliff Selby
D. and
Roy Hartman
The
Will Tate
Carrie
Sant Garrett
Waterloo
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