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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
Ward Jemison operates as an alligator drucist selling blue vitriol white hellebore Paris green and other toxic powders? The fragment names several chemicals and powders indicating a hazardous or illicit goods listing associated with Ward Jemison.
The firm states readiness to conduct business in the drug trade. The note affirms preparation and intent to engage in the market with confidence.
A testimonial from Silas Vernooay of Wawarsing New York describes his daughter’s six bottle cure for scrofula sores on face and head. The letter claims all sores healed and no return of the illness.
Promises to cure and keeps the promise. Ask your druggist for It today and accept no substitute.
Charles N Teeter and Zack Teeter of Hagerstown completed a self propelling railway auto cycle. The first trial ran from Hagerstown to Indianapolis over the Big Four with 82 wires traversed without a hitch. Gasoline consumption was under two gallons, cost about 15 cents, and the fastest leg covered three miles in seven minutes. The engine weighs 75 pounds and uses a single cylinder explosive gasoline design.
Miss Daisy Jordan, after a pleasant visit to relatives in this city, returned to Todianapolis this afternoon. She was accompanied by Mrs Mahala Wetherald, who expects to make a three weeks visit to Capital City relatives.
Despite bad weather the G A R veterans carried out Decoration Day rites. About sixty veterans formed in front of the city hall, torches lit their march to the graveside. Flags marked 120 graves as Phoebe Ladies Relief Corps laid flowers. Rev W B Slutz delivered the address and Rev Jensen Miller gave the benediction.
About twenty five Connersville residents and Shelbyville Gun Club members attended dedicatory services at Good Luck camp. The club house features a kitchen dining room two sleeping apartments a large assembly room and a front porch with river and hills nearby. Local notable Rudolph Miller H C Smith and John Kellum documented the event while residents enjoyed fishing and socializing despite rain and cold.
A J Roth formerly of Indianapolis opens a first class department store in the McFarland block on Central avenue. The Glennwood band performs this afternoon as visitors are welcomed by Mr Roth and his staff. The venture appears bright with a promising opening day.
Obituary notes John Sherman Part born February 25 1866 in Caroline County Maryland died May 24 1901 in Connersville Indiana at age 35. He came to Indiana as a child studied at local schools and high school. He worked in the post office and at McFarlan Carriage Company later serving on the city council. He married Annie Stoops in 1890 and had two daughters Ruth and Bessie. He was active in the Improved Order of Red Men and known for religious faith and benevolence.
An ad-like note questions readers about health and weight and promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy. It asserts strength comes from food and offers appetite and nourishment, inviting readers to try the product from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street New York.
A Men’s gathering at the Mirat church in Connersville drew about 150 attendees from various trades and professions. The program featured patriotic songs, readings, and speeches on fraternity and fellowship, with refreshments served to both men and women despite the event’s men only label.
The event drew 451 attendees with Maplewood and two rooms leading visitor lists. Names such as Miss Madge Jewiss and Hattie Williams earned top counts, while Ulias Grubb and Miss Williams also recorded large visiting lists.
In poor weather at the Connersville ground the Shelbyville Gun Club lost to the local club by one point in a five-man match. Seven ten bird and six fifteen bird events were also held with a total prize of zero dollars. Recorder Ridge and wife visited Richmond friends as Connersville prepares to host Shellbye.
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