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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
Conxnewsville is chosen to host the Sixth District Republican gathering attracting many county representatives. Local Republicans worry factionalism as some seek spoils, aiming to cast doubt on Roosevelt's Indiana support to retain patronage influence. Community urged to welcome visitors and ensure good treatment.
John Wilson, 45, died yesterday at his Vermont avenue home after a three week typhoid illness. His death leaves four orphaned children, with a daughter who died earlier from the fever. Remains go to Bracken county Kentucky for interment beside his wife and daughter. escorted by his daughter Miss Gertrude Wilson and his brother R. N. Wilson of East Connerville.
An 19th century style advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of a one hundred dollar reward if cure fails. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and a claim of the product acting on mucous surfaces. It notes price seven cents per bottle and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
R P Ailes and family of Laurel were seen in the city shopping today as onlookers noted their presence around local stores during the afternoon.
Fayette County Republicans plan precinct meetings on January 8 1904 to elect a County Central Committee member from each precinct and delegates to district conventions. A mass meeting will be held January 7 1904 to ratify precinct results and set election plans for the November 1904 ticket and congressional nominations. Delegates and alternates are apportioned among townships and precincts, with specifics for Connersville and surrounding areas.
In Fayette Circuit Court Judge Swift heard a request by the City School Board and attorneys Florea and Broaddan for an accounting from J Schmidt Bros Co Chicago builders who near completed the new high school. They seek a receiver to manage the building and permit its use for dedicatory exercises while settlement is pursued. The contractor consented to possession for festival events, avoiding impact on the celebration.
Joe Doughty, owner of a Falmouth barber shop, engaged in a clash with Henry Reese and his son Del. During the melee the elder Reese was shot in the foot, a non serious wound that prevented his attendance at a Rashbville preliminary hearing. Doughty filed two charges against the Reeses and the trial is postponed.
J. G. Glock superintendent of Pran tytown West Virginia writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines they have decided to use Tulay’s Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virginia Reform School finding it most effective and harmless. Sold by O McKennan & Son.
Misa Helen Garvin of Cambridge City visits this city for a week as guest of Misa Mabel Sanders.
Andrew Applegate longtime Connersville manufacturer and public figure died after a hip injury from a recent accident. Survived by brother Oliver Applegate of Kansas and nephews Henry Applegate of Henry County and Kid Applegate of Grand Rapids Michigan. No funeral plans announced.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures blood poison cancers and skin diseases, with testimonials of lasting relief and thousands cured. It lists ingredients as botanic, notes thirty years of testing, and offers samples and bottles at one dollar plus homecare directions.
Shera and McIntosh advertise golf gloves at 796 a pair. The notice highlights limited stock and a special sale price for sporting goods.
William L. Taylor of Indianapolis former Indiana Attorney General and GOP governor candidate will speak briefly at the High School Festival Thursday evening before the entertainment. The community is urged to attend to hear the polished speaker.
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