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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1895

Page

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Two Hearts United in Connersville Church Wedding

Elder George Boone VanArsdal and Lillian Belle Wetherald wed in the Church of Christ with 350 invitations issued. The ceremony featured a floral bell arch, cello music by Professor Clarence Klenk, and a reception at the Wetherald home. The couple, both prominent locals, will reside in Wabash after a brief stay in Chicago.

Our Fair City George Boone VanArsdal Lillian Belle Wetherald Church of Christ Mrs. Austel George (Ortlegow Indianapolis Earl Bowera W. McNaughton Will Greer Louise Morrison Charles McLaughlin Cincinnati Elia Woods Frark Williams Wabash Groonemen Irene Wetherald R. F. Davidson E. K. Wetherald Harrodeburg Kentucky Mise Irene Wetherald Catherine Mermet India Ela Clarence Klenk E. K Wetherald Coterie Club Chicago Miss VanArsdal Katherine VanAradal Stanley VanAradal Harrodsburg C. W McLaughlin Roy Oakland California C McLaughlin Mary L. Donald T. M. Hamilton Ernest Wilea Greensburg G. R. Trask J W. Weldon H. Koteler G. Cortlegow Y. M Backus Frank Williams S. L. Atkinson

Prominent Investor Plans Ground Floor Theatre Project

A city gentleman who recently acquired a splendid site contemplates building a ground floor theatre and opera house. The plan is inchoate but favored as a sound business venture, with the site regarded as the best in town.

Indiana Lincoln League Annual Meeting in Indianapolis

The Indiana Lincoln League will hold its annual meeting at Munsonic Hall in Indianapolis on Tuesday February 12 1895. The afternoon will feature officer elections district organizers and delegates to the National Republican convention followed by a Republican love feast. The evening includes an Abraham Lincoln address and speeches by Indiana Republicans including all thirteen Republican congressmen with glee club music.

Indiana Lincoln League Munsonic Hall Indianapolis National League Convention Abraham Lincoln Indiana Nusic Glee Club

Fayette Horticultural Society to Meet at City Hall

The Fayette Horticultural Society will meet at City Hall Connerville on Thursday February 7 at 7 o clock PM. Several interesting subjects discussed and officers will be voted for the ensuing year. Jonas Senown, Pres. A M Sixks, Sec.

Fayette Horticultural Society City Hall Connersville

Liberty Law Suit in Caion County Circuit Court

Lawyer Conner returned from a ten day siege in Caion county circuit court where he defended in a $5,000 claim against the estate of Dr Sumpter of College Corner. The suit arose from hopes of inheritance by a young lady Shook tied to a possible marriage. Jury verdict was $1,700 but the case was compromised for $1,000.

Conner Sige Caion County Dr. Sumpter College Corner Shook

A NEM Law Firm Forms Strong Indiana Co Partnership

Reuben Conner and James M. Mc Intosh form a law co partnership to begin after the Legislative session. Conner is recognized as peer to eastern Indiana lawyers and Mc Intosh, learned in joyful lore, is prepared to share the firm’s legal work. Both are popular and the union is anticipated as one of the strongest in the region.

Reuben Conner James M. McIntosh Conner Indiana McIntosh Thiasble

East Connersville Debate and Club Officers Elected

The East Connersville Literary Society met with good attendance. Lew Piper and Oral Weston argued for the affirmative in a debate on incentive versus punishment, Ed Hendrickson and Fred Hathaway for the negative, with the latter defeated. New officers elected: Ed Hendrickson president, Oral Weston vice president, Bertha Wy negar secretary treasurer, George Selby marshal. The next debate asks if wisdom surpasses wealth. The Connersville Mandolin Club will attend Tuesday’s meeting. Also listed are patents granted in Indiana this week by C. A. Snow & Co. notables include side hill plow, straw stacker, grain binder, intrauterine stem, and more. Friday’s Daily notes Will Brown buying out Charles Claur’s meat stock on Central Ave, continuing operations under Curt Dawson.

East Connersville Literary Society Lew Piper Oral Weston Ed Hendrickson Fred Hathaway Bertha Wynegar George Selby Connersville Mandolin Club Indiana C. A. Snow & Co U. S. Patent Office Washington D. C C. Anderson South Bend Side Hill W. Brenton Carlisle B. T. Brown Indianapolias J. E. Ernest Frankton F. ©. Ferguson Indianapolis J. F. Gent Columbus C. H. Little Terre Haute L. S. Pierson Todianapolis F. M. Welshimer Columbia City

A New Business Block Planned by Andrew Oliger

Andrew Oliger, a Fourth street grocer, announces a handsome two story brick business block to rise south of Pratt's store on Central avenue. The first floor will house a grocery and neat stores, while the second will be his living apartments. The project marks Connersville's early year building burst and Oliver is congratulated for leading the field.

Andrew Oliger Fourth Street Pratt Central Avenue Downa, Ready & Co Rame Connersville Oliver

Local Meat Market Sold in Frazee Block to Ghent Duo

A deal closed last night transfers ownership of a Frazee block meat market on Central avenue from Job Walker to Charles Oline and George W. Partlow of Ghent Kentucky. The new firm took possession this morning and Mr. Walker will pursue future plans.

Job Walker Frazee Block Central Avenue Charles Oline George W. Partlow Ghent Kentucky Walker

Young People Society reorganized at Presbyterian church

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian church reconstituted last evening with several officers elected: Josie McKee president Adaline Brown vice president Ethel Pitta recording secretary Gusta Downa corresponding secretary Mary Johnson treasurer A follow up meeting is scheduled for Sunday to finalize the organization. A second item describes a man in town around two o'clock who, in a drunken state, fell near the Citizen's Bank and was escorted away by a wagon. he left the town shortly after.

Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor The Presbyterian Church Josie McKee Adaline Brown Ethel Pitta Gusta Downa Mary Johnson

Bowman and Bulkley wed in Beattie Kansas

George Bowman and Mary Bulkley married January 15 1895 at the bride’s parents home near Beattie Kansas Elder Barnett officiating. The bride is a niece of Jonathan Balkey of the county. The ceremony was described as very pretty with many elegant presents received by the couple.

Bowman-Bulkley Thomas Balkley Beattie Kansas George Bowman Mary Bulkley Barnett Jonathan Balkey

Real Estate Transfers Report

Catherine Douglas transfers a city lot to Joshua Chitwood for 1800 dollars. Margaret Collins Jr transfers a city lot to Joshua Chitwood for 1800 dollars. Charles D Beck and wife transfer a city lot to William Ansted for 1 dollar. John W Churchill and wife transfer a Fayetteville lot to Gertrude Murphy for 50 dollars. Frank Rhodes transfers a city lot to Lola Beeler for 760 dollars. J P Oliver transfers 57 acres to George Ward in Columbia township for 1800 dollars.

Catherine Douglas Joshua Chitwood City Margaret Collins, Jr Charles D. Beck William B. Ansted John W. Churchill Gertrude E. Murphy Fayetteville Frank Rhodes Lola J. Beeler J.P. Oliver George Ward Columbia Township

Do You Want Work and a Home of Your Own

An advertisement invites readers to write to Fred'k Abbot Wisconsin Central Lines in Milwaukee for a pamphlet explaining how to obtain work and a home.

Fred’k Abbot Wisconsin Central Lines Colby Abbot Building Milwaukee Wia

Financial policy and political maneuvering amid Cleveland message

Washington Letter discusses President Cleveland's Congress message and its aim to push financial legislation. It notes party maneuvering in the House and Senate, Treasury surplus debate between Voorhees and Wilson, and reactions to Mexican mediation offers. It also covers the Reilly Railroad bill vote, Judge Long pension case, and Lochren’s contempt suggestions. The piece emphasizes partisan tensions and potential upcoming sessions.

Cleveland United States Congress Congres August Belmont New York Rothschilds House House Banking and Currency Committee Senate Finance Committee Senate Sherman Veat Voorhees Representative Wilson U. S. Treasury Treasury Wilson Committee On Elections Representative Childs Illinois Gresham

Cannibal Beauty Quips About Suitor at Dinner

In a quirky Life magazine fragment a cannibal beauty complains to her maternal ancestor about Mr. Kinkeey's infatuation. She recalls his remark that she is "awee enough to eat" provoking alarm and dark humor.

Switzerlands Capital Question Sparks Traveler Money Quip

A brief quip from the Goston Bulletin notes that when asked the capital of Switzerland, Jack jokes that travelers bring money as the currency of the country. The exchange reflects light local humor on travel.

Jack Switzerland Goston Bulletin

Bradford and Dosier Ill Fate in Brooklyn Life Note

Bradford says Mr. Dosier has been very unlucky of late while Robinson asks how. Bradford adds Dosier has cured all his paying patients, a remark cited in Brooklyn Life.

Bradford Robinson Bia Brooklyn Life

Secret society meeting among girls teased in Lit Bits

Mabel explains to Jack that a secret society is formed by girls who meet to tell secrets. The exchange highlights the clandestine nature of the group and their shared purpose.

Mabel Jack

Sarcasm in Exchange on Fatigue and Funeral Talk

A New York Recorder remark pairs hidden humor with a grim tease about fatigue and death. The dialogue features Marta and the speaker noting exhaustion and joking about a funeral as a light barb in conversation.

Marta New York Recorder

Tough Egg Demand Sparks Grocery Critique Across City

A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer quotes a shopper demanding a dozen eggs and criticizing a grocer. The brief notes tension over grocery quality and price in a city street scene.

Atrest Philadelphia Inquirer

Editor Replies on Bright Work Cited by Atlanta Constitution

Brief exchange quoted from the Atlanta Constitution wherein the editor affirms bright work and defends a prior effort described as making the stove red hot. The fragment emphasizes a stylistic editorial stance.

Atlanta Constitution

Local Shopper Teases Husband Over Wardrobe

Mrs Gadd comments on shopping rounds with humor as her husband Tam notes he is still shopping for garments while Mrs Gadd insists he is only trying on shop worn items amid a playful exchange in Lingersville Tamp Keviaw.

Marriage Records Hint at Widening Distance

In the New York World notice a gossiping exchange between Mrs Beacon and Mrs Wabash suggesting no recent marriage failure. The terse line hints at social entanglements and rumors without detailing any specific couple or event.

Fragmentary Notice of Night Observation Post

Vague OCR fragment mentions a midnight observation and a pullin halts schedule in Cleveland. The text is irregular and names are unclear. no full facts or identifiable entities can be reliably established.

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TWO Hearts United Elder VanArsdal Lillian Wetherald Lincoln League Meeting Horticultural Society Jonas Senown Pres A. M. Sixks Sec NEM Law Firm Will Brown Charles Claur North Central Avenue Brown Curt Dawson Oline & Partlow U.S. Gov't Report Wasmingron Mexico Guatemala Judge Long Michigan Long Lochren Supreme Court Secrets of the Interior Commissioner of Pensions Brady Pullin de Othah Pieder Powdie Alianor Avy Oliver
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