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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
7
Brain Leaks From Bunker Hill Local Happenings
Local notes from Bunker Hill and Indianapolis cover visits for New Year’s Eve and dinners, with relatives staying to assist Mrs. Cully, plus reflections and humorous tales. Verner Jones returns to Indianapolis after a two week visit with grandparents. A mix of anecdotes, verse lines, and social chatter fills the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Walsh
Brouther
Alpine
Percy Reed
Rose Alexander
Mr. L. Ballard
Indianapolis
J. H. Tate
Verner Jones
Bankerhill
Ford Menace Cited Over Bridge Project Delays
The text accuses Ford of endangering travelers as the Indianapolis Bridge Co. delays a pew floor project six months after contracting. It notes finished material on site but ongoing framing issues raise fears of a potential major accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Indianapolis Bridge Co
Mask Party Attended in Quiet Nulltown Hall
In Nulltown a Wednesday evening mask party drew a good crowd. The note mentions local visits and greetings among residents including Miss Anna May of Connersville and Mrs Kate Kennard of Kentucky visiting relatives, with several short travel mentions and a sick member Ithel Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May
Connersville
Tuck Reed
Neva Turner
John Matney
South Orange Notes Include Accidents and Deaths
Jasper Conn cut his foot last week while cutting wood and was treated by Dr. W Sipe. John York’s infant died last week shortly after birth. Mrs. Ben Gibson wife of Bob Gibson formerly of here died last week and was buried at Center Rush county. Frank Bean moved last week to the Conner farm above Alpine. Charley Ronan cod the Kelso boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Conn
W. Sipe
John York
Burt
Ben Gibson
Bob” Gibson
Center
Rush County
Frank Bean
Conner Farm
Alpine
Charley Ronan Cod
Kelso Boys
Orange County Chronicle notes dog mauling and a death
The article reports a dog pelter injuring several dogs. Charley's dog died, others recovering. Eight year old Mabel Bever died after a knife accident, with a fatal neck wound and spinal injury. funeral set for the cemetery north of Orange on the 7th after a M. E. church service. The piece also includes a satirical verse criticizing local journalism and spelling reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelter
Charley
Mabel Bever
Orange
M. HE
Lyons Station Community Receives New Year Entertainment
Fine weather prevails as Lutheran church youth staged a play titled Quta in the Street for New Year, well attended and a success. Roy L. Brown began duties as the new pastor of the Christian church delivering two strong sermons. Asbury Riggs returned from Natty Hopes wedding to attend Phillis day observances. Rev Arthur Unckleman filed his regular apartment at the Baptist Church. Ben Scholl discussed pastor arrangements with Dartown church officials for two congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Brown
The
Christian Church
Asbury Riggs
Seabd
Phillisday
Migeel Jennie and
Ettings
Bas
Converde
Dodtam
Arthur Unckleman
Baptist Church
Ben Scholl
Thes Place
Dartown
Ohio
Wedding of Hdith Riggs to Frank Nutty on New Years Day
Mrs Hhaadeth Riggs hosts the wedding of her daughter Hdith to Mr Frank Nutty of Algninr at high noon with Citizens Soldier march by Jeff Allie Heider. Fifty guests attended the ceremony followed by a lavish reception and gifts. The community also noted the sale of late Wm Skinner’s personal property and wished readers a happy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhaadeth Riggs
Hdith
Frank Nutty
Algninr
Citizens Soldier
Jeff
Slisa Allie Heider
Hedges
Wm. Skinner
Local notes and social items from Waterloo paper
A mixed Rochester era column notes Reader concerns about paper size and visibility. Mentions Master Kenneth Petro illness improving and a well attended Skinner sale with fair prices. social tidbits include Mrs Walter Pied and Mr Kidd's visit, and county race commentary on Republican candidates and anarchist speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Petro
Mra
Walter Pie
Elid
Kivarton
Unclear excerpt on revivalist sermon and a pointed Bible question
An unclear three month report shows expenditures exceeding receipts by 18 million dollars. At a revival a minister pledged to answer Bible questions. A note asked who Cain's wife was, and the minister warned a young inquirer not to risk salvation chasing other men’s wives.
New Year Notes and Local Happenings in Alquina
The 1902 edition opens with light verse and reflections on the year ahead. Local items include theater success at Lady hall with the play Out of the Street, social visits, and assorted small-town movements and arrivals in Connersville and nearby areas.
After the holiday season bread and meat problem persists
Life returns to routine as residents face ongoing shortages of bread and meat. Some find it easier to cope while others struggle to secure basic staples, a situation that has long been common in the community.
Riverside Notes of Visits and Illness Across Town
Riverside news records multiple family visits and health updates. Mrs Charles Neff returned from Rushville after a week with brother J S Ashworth. Dee Bromfiel visited Connerville. Hattie Neff came back from Rushville with relatives. Robbie and Mattie Taylor of Indianapolis visited aunt Mrs Doug Hihott. Nettie Hogan did not teach due to brother Henry Hogan’s critical condition in Connerville. Karl Thliott bedridden. Mt Zan residents attended Everton quarterly meeting. Ejah Bebio et wife both ill with colds. Jasper Taylor and wife of St Louis welcomed a new boy Christ Eve. Paylor of Everton noted as grandfather. Frank Stafford and family of Alpine attended Benorumfield gathering. overall town health and family visits highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie and
Mattie Taylor
Indianapolis
Doug Hihott
Nettie Hogan
Henry Hogan
Conneraville
Karl Tliiott
Mt. Zan
Everton
Eejah Bebio't
Jasper Taylor
St Louis
Paylor
Emeraldate
Alpine Social Guests At Local Homes
Mrs V D Chance of Bantonville visited I J Chance Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Gires and son Glen of Cuntersville stayed with John Hires and family. Grapphone entertainment drew attendance on New Year’s Eve. John Wines and Mrs Wilm Custer with daughters Kiva and Ada of Columbia visited Wm Seal and family. Mrs Sherman Limpus and Mr W T Limpus visited Mrs Limpus and family at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guston Thomas
East Connersville
Wm.Seal
Charlie Hires
John Hires
Jeff
St. Paul
Minnesota
Tres
Mra. V. D. Chance
Bantonville
I. J. Chance
Hd Gires
Sud Son
Glen
Cuntersville
John Wines
Mra
Wilm Custer
Kiva
Ada
Columbia
Wm. Seal
Sherman Limpus
W. T. Limpus
Wom. Limpus
Local Notes Include Accidents And Visits In Veinola
Fragmented text reports several personal ailments and visits. Sipe treated a foot wound, Joseph May’s group arrived safely at Ventaoa, Sol Coon weak from illness, and Mrs Desamiond visits her daughter. A fatal accident injures Little Mable Beaver. Dr. Sip aids the injured at the scene.
Tragic Death of a Young Girl In Local Community
A young girl died Sunday at 4 PM after a decline in health. She was described as bright and loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the M.E.K. church on Tuesday at 2 PM, with burial at North Cemetery, as the community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
North Cemetery
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Holiday Gatherings
Mrs James Shipley and children hosted the mumps during the holidays while Arthur Jeffery plans to enter the Normal later this month. A New Year’s watch party by Misses Phebe and Daisy Sixon honored Kokomo guests. Mrs Ora Young Varnes from Belmont NY reports a baby girl brightening their home. Mrs Lib Noble of Cincinnati visited Mrs Lon Shipley last week as Hinchman of Marion anticipates business here. Muse Danna Heizer hosted friends New Year’s Day for a fine dinner in honor of her aunt Mrs Rosanna Mitchell of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jeffery
Phebe
Daisy Sixon
Kokomo
Tra Hinchman
Marion
Rosanna Mitchell
Ohio
Danna Heizer
Bent on Sunday sermons and town notes in Bentonville
Rav Pioley of Indianapolis preached five sermons at the Christian church last Sunday. New hitch racks were installed at the cemetery. Louns Guogrieh traveled to Cincinnati to obtain scenery paint for a ball. Joseph Carson of Scipio visited Ed Miller last week. Three couples attended a dance in Soliton Friday night. Posey township teachers attended institute at Parrview last Saturday. Prof Hodgin of Earlham College gave three talks on history. Marks will preach at the Christian church next Sunday. James Brotherton visiting W O Overbiser has returned home. Chas Crawford of the Indianapolis Sentinel visited his parents Monday. Donalg ing with the mucuns is Anderson Bre returned to see where he will complete study in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Jesse
Millur
Maplewood
T. W. McIntosh
Orange
Adam Heim
Connersville
H. H. Grove
Dunlapsville
Isabelle Swallow
Liberty
George Bell
John Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
C. U
G. W. Winfrey
Colorado
Winfrey
Baker
Jennie Messersmith
Indianapolis
Hane Peterson
Mattie Lair
Chas. Edwards
Clarence Dwards
Westfield
Indiana
John
Jake Tritz
Lenrel
John Wagner
Benton County
Mra
John Hilbert
Rav. Pioley
Christian Church
Posey Township
Instituta
Parrview
Hodggin
Earlham College
Marks
The
James Brotherton
W. O. Overbiser
Anderson Bre
Martha Bekew: Birth and Death Notices From Payette County
Martha Bekew daughter of Daniel and Anna Bekew was born September 26, 1834 and departed this life June in Idaho. She worshiped at M church under minister Jay Dole and lived as a devout Christian with faith in prayer. She had many friends and left two sisters a nephew and three nieces. She was known for sympathy, ready help, and a cup of cold water for all. Born in Payette County Indiana she spent most of her life there and later moved to Kansas. Her sisters supported her and her parents provided for her in life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Berew
Daniel
Anna Bekew
M. Church
Jay Dole
Martha
Lord Jesus Christ
Shea
Payette County
Claudhick
Kansan
Fayette Horticultural Society Meeting At Court House
The Fayette Horticultural Society will meet in the sheriff's office at the courthouse on Thursday January 26 to elect officers and arrange the year's program. Each member is requested to be present. President ALM Sis is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Stonacelack
New Vers day Turkey Diner For Maplewood Teachers
On New Vers day the Maplewood school teachers were invited to the home of Bo B. Priesb and wife for a turkey dinner. A merry noontime gathering set aside school and business as friends enjoyed recreation and gratitude for the host’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood
Bo B. Priesb
Laviehly
Everton Melody and the Box That Beats the Band
A poem describes a council owning a hand cranked music box. When Punk or Pank turns the crank the box plays a tune that makes the boys run and hide. They enjoy the music but disperse when the crank is pulled, seeking home sweet home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Council
Pank
Pank Turk
Crank
Home Sweet Home
Poachers Tripled Up by Telephone Warning
Terre Haute Indiana December 31 The former telephone lines aid game law enforcement Mrs John Simonsen alerted Deputy Game Warden Shattauck that four men hunted on her farm without permission The deputy fined each offender five dollars plus costs and dismissed them from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
John Simonson
Shattauck
Simonsen
Coatch
Boy Shot Stepfather in Alleged Defense in Indianapolis
In West Indianapolis yesterday a 21 year old boy shot his stepfather Edward Bishop at close range as defense of his abused mother. Bishop was struck three times. one bullet entered the side below the ribs likely entering the stomach and the wound was reported fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rec
Iiza Bennett
Edward Bishop
Bishop
Bennett
Wood Arrested In Mine Strike Murder Case In Evansville
James D. Wood, president of the western district of Kentucky United Mine Workers of America, was arrested in Evansville Indiana just before midnight. Indicted by a Madisonville Kentucky grand jury two weeks earlier for being an accessory before the fact in a non union miner murder. Bail offered but refused. Wood kept in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
James D. Wood
Western District
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
Madisonville
New Game to Beat Unwary at Ash Grove
Brookston Indiana December 31. Near Ash Grove two well known farmers ordered portraits enlarged by a Chicago company at 49 cents each. When returned they were framed at a cost of 4 dollars each. Farmers objected to paying and signed a receipt they believed was for payment. Receipts prove to be notes deposited in a Brookston bank for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookston
Ind
Ash Grove
Chicago
I. Noulus
Brookston Bank
Lover's Quarrel Ends in Tragic Suicide at Indiana Springs
Miss Maud Wildman, near Indiana Springs nine miles north of Shoals, committed suicide after a quarrel with her sweetheart. She died within an hour from taking carbolic acid. described as one of the county's most beautiful and highly connected young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Ind
Maud Wildman
Indiana Springs
Freight Car Derails Killing Motorman in Brazil
A freight car on the interurban street car line derailed when a flange broke overturning and killing motorman William Kyle in Brazil Indiana. The accident occurred December 31 with emergency crews responding to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Willam Kyle
Cat attack maims infant in Tipton home
In Tipton Indiana a house cat mauled an infant child of Wallace Rudysely, scratching out one eye and injuring the upper lip and nose. The incident occurred at the Rudysely residence and prompted medical attention for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
Wallace Rudysely
Italian miner injured by blast in Terre Haute incident
Anto netto Delmasta, an Italian coal miner, was badly injured when a blasting charge exploded while he stood too close. The accident occurred during blasting operations in Terre Haute Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Antonetto Delmasta
Wus
Fight in Fuente Leads to Eye Injury in Prize Bout
In a bout featuring Arthur Wart and Witip at Fuente, Ind Deo de Bonja tine Practar delivered a knockout, injuring Witip by striking an eye during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Deo
de Bonjatine
Arthur Wart
Fuente
Witip
Turbulent Year Ends With Tragedy and Feasts
Reports note a fatal accident near Miata Road and the death of Miss Pamiine Williamen after a fall. The piece recalls New Year visits and a generous turkey feast in honor of LeRoy Lake with relatives present. Dr Spigan treated the girl’s fracture and a sprain from the mother’s earlier fall is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamiine Williamen
Lion Williams
West Hil
Spigan
Ainigly
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