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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
7
The meeting noted by Rev John Wesles Hill featured Gen Fred Grant and Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris and other Grant relatives. The secretary was mobbed after the speech at the church and both Gen Grant and Mrs Grant thanked him for the tribute to the General.
Mrs Sartoris and Grant members greeted Taft after a speech and thanked him personally. U S Grant Post veterans waited in the ante room to commend the review of General Grant life and achievements. A minor uproar among critics arose but cooled as the crowd dispersed.
A fragment discusses Taft delegates versus Wilson style in Indiana’s delegate race. It notes concerns about the News Wash correspondent's reporting and questions the basis of the claim that Taft faced only one opponent.
A vivid account details Indiana Hoosiers stars Connersville and Wiedemanns in a Decoration Day baseball game. Key players include Laktue, Golden, and Ferguson as fielding and pitching highlight a hard fought victory marked by sharp catches, aggressive baserunning, and late rallies.
Feigert, Morgan, Becker and Ford drive in enough runs for Indiana as they tally three times. Key plays include Derker’s double, O'Brien scoring on Maxwell, and Burek’s sacrifice. Ferguson and Golden combine for several strikeouts, with Ferguson pitching the full time. Umpire McGinnis and scorer Foster noted.
Baseball notes describe Indiana Hoosiers performances with players Wiedemann Ford Lindsey and Lara. Pitched highlights include Pruitt Detroit game, Connersville Tigers defeat, and careful remarks on managers and tactics amid a noisy, fragmented recap of a recent outing.
An advertisement by S. O. McKennan & Son promoting Foley’s Kidney Cure claims a patient with years of kidney trouble found relief after four bottles. The testimonial asserts prior remedies failed and describes frequent urination and painful discharge before treatment.
Harley Emery Moffett, son of T B E Moffett, died Sunday near Hubers Station after the horse and bogey he drove from Grant Williams’ home was struck by a southbound midnight freight. The locomotive likely caused his fatal fall, breaking his neck. He leaves three brothers and three sisters, and his funeral was at Fairview church with Knights of Pythias rites.
In case of stomach and liver trouble the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritating them. Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritati ng these organs like pills or ordinary catharties. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. SS, O. Meiennan & Son.
Notice of administrator sale of real estate by William & Ochiltree for the estate of Johan de Maintide deceased. Court order from Fayette Court authorizes sale of parcels in Connersville, Bayete County Indiana with terms including one third cash, notes bearing interest, and mortgage security. sale date in July 1865 pending court approval.
Florence Trene, daughter of Edd Ward and Jessie Grimme, born March 15 1905, died June 7 1908 at age 3 years 2 months 2 days. The parents endure sorrow yet find comfort in faith, listing heaven for the pure child. The obituary laments the brief life and celebrates a sinless, early blossom that has entered Paradise.
The marriage of Mrs Greep Banks and Miss Marielle Rose was held Wednesday evening June 3 at the bride’s parents’ Bentley home. Rev C H Hilstren of Dublin performed the ceremony. Distinct attendees from Connersville College Corner Ohio and others offered prayers and gifts. The newlyweds planned to reside on a farm near Nulltown and were wished prosperity and happiness. A Bartend.
Mrs Newton Williams and her daughter traveled to Nullstown this afternoon to visit friends and relatives for a few days.
John F. Beers a 48 year old stone cutter for W. M. College was found dead in his bed at Buckley House Bloomington after returning from Indianapolis. He showed no illness, died likely from heart disease, with rigor mortis indicating death within eight to ten hours. He leaves a wife and family. remains to be forwarded to Bloomington. Chester Mospieely recalls Beers as an expert in his trade.
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