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Newspaper

Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1911

Page

4

Local Socials and Memorials Highlight Week

Miss Lillie Birch visits Liberty. Rev. Kuhn at William Thomas home. Ada McConnell attends Nashville commencement. Memorial services held by I O R M and Pocahontas at Fairview cemetery with music by local artists. Community guests from Indianapolis Knightstown Mostean and Mays join in church and family visits.

Pocahontas Fairview Lewisville S. Mr. Hawthorn Gwynneville Alice Alexander Merle Bernice Hammond Qorolla Clifton America Sisters of Pacahontas Indianapolis Knightstown Mostean Mays

Decoration at Connersville weekend noted

A brief from Bunker Hilm reports a Decoration at Connersville Sunday with Sunday School growing in interest. Several locals attended East Connersville commencement last Wednesday. graduates listed include Lillian Worsham Amy Davis Eva Pierce and Adaline Riser. A baby boy arrived for Co H Sparks and wife. Others visited, spent Sundays with relatives, or attended local events and visits around Rosedale and nearby areas.

East Connersville Lillian Worsham Amy Davis Eva Pierce Adalide Riser

Glenwood Social Notes Parade of Visits and Races

Mrs James Anderson and son spent time with daughter Mrs Carl Hart near Richmond. Miss Mary Anderson of Rushville visited Glenwood friends. Several attended Indianapolis automobile races. Jacob Hobbs and wife hosted guests from Hamilton Ohio. Van Lewark and friends in Connersville. Mrs Lottie Reese hosted Val Wilson and son from Hamilton. Mrs King Allen entertained Mr and Mrs John Washburn. Cameron folk attended Columbia decorations day services. Mary Doughty of Anderson visited Lee Link family. Mrs Charles Reed and Mrs Arthur Reynolds returned Tuesday.

James Anderson Carl Hart Richmond Val Wilson and Son Hamilton Lottie Reese Mary Doughty Anderson Lee Link

Light Rain Dotting Popular Ridge Socials

A light rain fell on Sunday as locals including Virgil Griffith and wife Clyde Masters and Cissie Lake visited East River. Many families spent the day with relatives in Blooming Grove and at various local gatherings, with several dinners and visits noted among neighbors and friends.

Virgil Griffith Clyde Masters Cissie Lake East River

Local Social Visits and Health Update

Sunday dinner with Geo Davis and family noted. Visits include Irwin Beck’s party, Katheryn Beckett, BE Davis and Lizzie Davis, Rose Davis. Grandparents H L Frost hosted William Murphy and friend. Reed and Reed family guests. Andy Young clan in Ohio. John Jewell visiting father J H Jewell. Lon Chance clan with Chas Keller. Howard Nutty and wife with Dale White. Harriett Fisher homebound after health trip to Colorado.

Geo. Davis Irwin Beckett Katheryn Beckett BE. H. Davis Lizzie Davis Rose Davis

Mt Zion Churchgoers Share Sunday Visits

Mt Zion residents attended church services while several families visited relatives across the region. John Corbin and family spent Sunday with Tom Callahan. others listed include the Brumfiel family hosting Lon Brumfiel. McCordsville visitors Mrs. O. W. Nicely. Fred Ball with children Mazie and Alden attended Everton commencement exercises.

John Corbin Tom Callahan Fred Ball Mazie Alden Everton

Riverside society notes and local visits

Corn fields look fine and berries promise good yields as Mrs. Piper hosts W. G. F. U. on Wednesday. L. A. S. with Mrs. Eliza Eliote and Mabel Banks meet Thursday. Mt. Zion hosts G. W. Floyd on Sunday. Mrs. O. W. Nicely returns to McCordsville. Nicely named high school principal for next year. Milton Brumfiel returns from Lombard College and plans farm work at Valley Mound. Essie Metzger visits Blooming Grove. Cynthia Hess and daughter visit Chas Banks. Ireland church social on June 10. Mt. Zion L. A. S. at Alquina convention May 25.

O. W. Nicely McCordsville Nicely Danville Normal College Milton Brumfiel Lombard College Galesburg Ill Scythe and Hoe Valley Mound Farm Essie Metzger Blooming Grove Cynthia Hess Alquina Chas. Banks

Local notices from Nulltown and surroundings mixed with family news

Mrs Omer Garrison and family celebrate birth of a son. Social visits abound as Ed Hood shops in Connersville Emma Davis visits from Muncie and stays with friends. Gleda Link and brothers return home from Glenwood after a week with Faikert grandparents. Cement plant stores gasoline. Cal Stevens visits from Orange. Beesons Station families host Sunday guests. Several townsfolk attend memorial services at Columbia Everton commencement and a death in the Younts family near Fairfield.

Gleda Link Glenwood Mrs. Jamesy

Local Notes on Visits and Moves Across Valley Towns

Varry Kidd spent Sunday with Frank Scott. J. W. Scott was in Blooming Grove Friday afternoon. William Corbin resigns winter posting and stays with his son John Corbin. Ava and Lelia Trusler and Edith Lake visited Miss Ethel Scott Sunday. Emma Reddick of Knights town visited S. D. Piper and wife. Charles Mahle and wife moved to Connersville. F. M. Scott and wife visited son J. W. Scott and family Sunday. J. A. Kellum entertained S. D. Turner and wife Clair Turner and family Glenwood Jim Kellum and wife. Rev. G. E. Floyd preached at Everton Sunday night. Mrs. J. P. Scott improving after illness. Melvin R. Lake and family of Connersville stayed with Z. M. Lake and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Lake hosted dinner with W. R. Lake and wife, Z. M. Lake and wife, J. Q. Worster and wife, John Berninger and wife, and Albert Sims and son Robert in Connersville Sunday.

John Banning Charles Lake Letha Kellum Lizzie Williams Connersville S. D. Turner Clair Turner Glenwood John Kellum J. A. Kellum Jim Kellum Claire Lake W. R. Lake Z. M. Lake J. Q. Worster John Berninger

Waterloo Socials and Visits Noted Across Cambridge City

Ben Cole and wife attended Cambridge City commencement and dance where Miss Helen Filby, Cole’s niece, graduated. C H Baily and wife joined a surprise dinner for Mrs. D. Doddridge. Tom Caldwell family and D I Trusler visited J E Caldwell family. O T Frant family visited Lyons Station. Frank Hartman spent weekend in Richmond. J W Jobe and wife were in Connersville. George Jenkins did carpenter work for Alfred Henry and Mrs. Hannah Rollins. Revival at Robinson Chapel continues this week. Miss Clara Watt visited Ernest Watt and wife. Alfred Henry and family visited Quince Sherry and wife in East Connersville.

Ben Cole Cambridge City Mr. Cole Helen Filby George Jenkins Alfred Henry Hannah Rollins Clara Watt Ernest Watt Quincé Sherry East Connersville

Brown and Mel Irwin Fish Near Sockport

Geo Brown John Brown Ernest Mel Irwin and Perry Stelle spent Friday near Sockport fishing. Memorial services will be held in Browns Grove the second Sunday in June in the afternoon. A good program is being prepared. Martin Philabaum and family of Hamilton spent Sunday with Joseph Philabaum and family. Children’s Day exercises will be given by the Christian Sunday School Sunday evening June 11. Program will appear later.

Geo. Brown John Brown Ernest Mel Irwin Perry Stelle Sockport Browns Grove Martin Philabaum Hamilton Joseph Philabaum

Harrisburg social notes and local visits in Connersville

Community tidbits report repairs by Elias Taylor at Minnie Thomas house and barn. Many residents like Mary Fisher, Helen Thomas, Lillian and Rozzie Tingley, Emma Leffingwell, and Emma Leffinwell visit relatives. A Connersville Commercial Club Chorus concert and Dr C A Robinson address mark a highlight. Walter Bainbridge celebrated with a postcard shower on May 27.

Mary Fisher Helen Thomas Lillian Rozzie Tingley

Local Social Roundup from Laurel and Surrounding Areas

C H Thomas visited Laurel on Tuesday. Ben Thomas worked for Homer Williams. Mrs C W Farrington and child spent Wednesday with her parents Tom Sims and wife on Garrison Creek. Vern Payne did carpentry for Emory Handley. Harvey Bean and family shopped in Laurel. Farrington and son Harry were Sunday guests of New Salem. Ben Thomas stayed with friends in Connersville Saturday night. Sam May and wife visited East Hill cemetery to place flowers on their daughter’s grave. Mrs Lou Adams and daughter Marie of near Laurel visited Emory Handley and family Thursday. Cecilia Payne spent Saturday night and Sunday with Lula Neal on Garrison Creek. Frank Matney and Will Matney and Fern of Connersville passed through Alpine Sunday evening. Homer Williams and family were Sunday guests of Nelson Williams and wife in Columbia. Henry Ayers of Fairfield spent Sunday with Frank Dye and wife.

C. W. Farrington Tom Sims Garrison Creek Sam May East Hill Cemetery Frank Matney Will Matney Fern Connersville Alpine

Garrison Falls Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Mrs Hal Pike spent Friday with her brother. Decoration services were attended by many from the neighborhood in Columbia. Ed Marrietta and wife visited relatives in Indianapolis Thursday. Esty Ryburn of Rushville called on J R Gray Friday. G I Lewark and wife were Sunday guests of A Hughes and wife. Mrs Sherman E Bilby of Muncie is expected for a visit with her mother Mrs Mary Painter of Bankerhill.

Marrietta Indianapolis Esty Ryburn Rushville J. R. Gray Sherman E. Bilby Muncie Mary Painter Bankerhill

Everton Village News Roundup and Local Events

A large Everton crowd attended the commencement. Visitors include Elias Reddick and family in Knightstown, Claude Trusler and Curt Jerman households. Misses Smith Floyd of Dublin visit Dr Mitchel's home. Mary White returns from Cincinnati improved. Cemetery cleanup underway with lawn tools. Clarence White injures wrist. three stitches. Absolum Wildridge buys Horning property. Decoration Day set for June 11 with joint observance by local orders.

Nettie Smith Mella Floyd Dublin Dr. Mitchel Everton Clarence White Ed. White

Local Social Visits and Weekend Guests

Beeson s Hankins and Hubers report visits by Miss Tressie Hamilton to Mrs Emma Strong on Wednesday. Miss Ida Packer of Saxmon Kansas stayed with Miss Nora Murphy last Saturday and Sunday. Irene Telker visited Nannie Kirtley Saturday afternoon. Otho Moffett and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Dennison Kerr Sunday. Harry Fread and family and Lewie King spent Sunday at Nulltown. Mrs David Wise visited Mrs Josie Wise Thursday. Cleve Hamilton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J A Strong. John Murphy and family received an invitation from J M Ryan to at

Ida Packer Saxmon Kansas Nora Murphy Otho Moffett Mrs. Dennison Kerr Harry Fread Lewie King Nulltown John Murphy J. M. Ryan

Lyons Station Socials and Olive Branch Synod Meet

Edwin and T O Stanley with wives hosted Sunday guests at Lyons Station while others shared visits in the area. Misses Scholl visited Rushville. Jonas Scholl remains seriously ill. Indianapolis races drew W E Brown and T O Stanley. Marion Simpson contracted mumps. The Olive Branch Synod annual convention begins next Monday at the Lutheran church with a cordial welcome to all attendees.

Indianapolis The Olive Branch Synod Lutheran Church

Alquina Ladies Aid Meeting and Social Acts

The Alquina Ladies Aid held a well attended meeting with a good dinner and a nice program. Ed Newland and wife Elisha Hughes and wife and Mrs Harold were Sunday guests of Bode Davis and wife near Quakertown. Mrs John Hess and Agnes spent the weekend with Chas Banks and family. Will Huff and wife visited relatives near Liberty. Dr Gordin and family returned from Jamestown. Master Stanley Gordin improved after illness. Mr and Mrs Geo Kehi and Mrs Omer Davis hosted an elegant gathering.

Ladies Aid Ed Newland Elisha Hughes Harold Bode Davis Quakertown John Hess Agnes Chas. Banks Geo. Kehi Omer Davis

Local Notes From Mt Garrison and Nearby Areas

Mt Garrison reports Wilbur Osborn visiting for the summer after studying at Liberty this winter. Mr and Mrs Guy Gettinger welcome a new son. The July Seven enjoyed a river outing Sunday. Chas Davis and family spent Sunday near Fairfield. Elbert Gettinger studies music this summer. Paul Keller visits Howard Retherford. Chas Crandel and family visited Will Remy Thursday evening. Joe White owns a new piano.

Chas. Crandel and Family Will Remy

How you may profit by it Foley Kidney Pills

A Marion Indiana man reports kidney trouble from long hours on his feet. After using Foley Kidney Pills his pain eased and kidney function returned to normal, with dizziness gone. He endorses the product to others with kidney or bladder issues.owl Pharmacy.

John van Buskirk W. 1St St Marion Ind Owl Pharmacy

Storms Cause Property Loss Across County

Three storms struck the county from Saturday morning to dawn, causing significant damage while no lives were lost. A barn near Everton killed a valuable driving mare. fires and wind damaged homes on Fayette street and near Alquina. a large barn west of Longwood lost its roof and injured a horse. Hail damaged sheds, broken windows, and fruit trees. Capitola Mace’s barn also suffered roof removal and fence damage.

Charles Crandel Everton Peter Cofelder Fayette Street Michael Hosey Cofelder Mr. Cofelder Mr. Hosey Charles Davis Alquina L. D. Springer Longwood Davis Capitola Mace

Card of Thanks for Michael Mc Manus

The McManus family thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds during illness and at the death and burial of Michael Mc Manus. Mrs. McManus and the children express gratitude.

Michael McManus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Falmouth Miss Lillie Birch Liberty Mrs John Hammer Kuhn William Thomas Mr. Thomas van Wilood Cathage Bert Hood Dora Hannah Emory Baker Margaret Baker Roy John Hittle Rhoda Morris Rushvilley M. E. Church Ada McConnell Earl Ruff and Nashville Frank McCory McCory Raymond Boles Jey. Kuhn Liza Johnson Laurel Orlando Jackson Dora Trninah Frank Cameron Tax Berry Rush Miles Danhbenspeck Jeota Davis T3lanet Mabel Harrishire Avere Alice G. Alexander James Smiley Nancy Smiley James Sheedy Moscow Washington Dickey Fortville Jane Wright Son Martin Wright Lena Crawford Robert MecCory Charles Stamm M. E Cincinnati Lena Clinton Josie’ Wise Jeanette Miss Luella Moffett Florence Bertha Kirtley Nora Mamie Bunker Hilm Connersvill Co. H. Sparks Glen Thatcher Rosedale Earl Painter E. L. Bundrant W. C. Davis Amy D. W. Bundrant Lick Creek Ie. D. Alexander E. D. Alexander C. H. Sparks Carrie Martin Jean Oliver Alexander Noy Thatcher Clyde Harper W. P. Alexander Cora Wise David and Frank Wise Clara Belle Hilbert Joseph John Reed Abe Troxell Marie Glen Elwell Lillian Kirtley Ophir Thatcher Glen Mary Anderson Glenwood Friends Rolin Hobbs Mr. Wirkpatrick Mapes Ruth Chew Jacob Hobbs Ohio van Lewark King Allen John Washburn of Cameron Columbia Decoration Day Charles Reed Arthur Reynolds Roy Lake Beecher Wilson D. W. Moore Daily Chas. Kingery Rollin Lake and Dan Moore, Jr Z. M. Lake's Mina Lake Cris Myer Tom Dawson Alquina Friends Emma DeVelin Alice Cockefair Sylvanus Cockefair Clair Lake Ruth Emily Jerman Lafe Moore William Murphy H. L. Frost John 7 Reed Lafe Reed Andy Young Chrystal Young John Jewell J. H. Jewell Lon Chance and Family Chas. Keller Howard Nutty Dale White Harriett Fisher Miss Fisher Colorado MT. Zion Clarence Jackson Jesse Thomas Oliver Brumfiel Lon Brumfiel James Handley John Grubb Rush County Riverside Eliza Eliote Mabel Banks G. W. Floyd Mt.Zion Ireland Church Mt. Zion L. A. S Nultown Omer Garrison Mrs. Ed. Hood Emma Davis Faikert Bros Calvin Stevens Orange Faikert Myers Beesons Station J. G. Hilbert Rebecca Handley Connersvile Ernest Handley Falkert Ruby Mansil Minnie Helvie Kentucky Glen Pike Charles Neff Walter Neff Jesse Sherry Contention Farmers’ Institute Bessie Nickels Jennings Florence Jobe Waterloo Elsie Lake Jackson Jackson Township Jasper Louis Younts Fairfield Younts Louie Banning Bentley Varry Kidd Frank Scott J. W. Scott William Corbin Mary Worster Ava Lelia Trusler Edith Lake Ethel Scott Emma Reddick S. D. Piper Charles Mahle F. M. Scott G. E. Floyd J. P. Scott Melvin R. Lake Albert Sims Robert C. H. Baily David Doddridge Tom Caldwell D. I. Trusler J. E. Caldwell O. T. Frant Lyons Station Frank Hartman J. W. Jobe Robinson Chapel Harrisburg Elias Taylor Minnie Thomas Nancy Hackleman Mary Greer Ehmma Leffingwell Charlie Bell Connersvile Commercial Club D. W. McKee Myrtle Hester Leffingwell Emma Leffinwell Mary Ludlow R. P. Kerr Hub. Thomas C. A. Robinson Walter Bainbridge Homer Drennan Mrs. Stockdale C. H. Thomas Ben Thomas Homer Williams Vern Payne Emory Handley Harvey Bean Tressie Harry New Salem Friends Lou Adams Near Cecilia Payne Lula Neal Nelson Williams Henry Ayers Frank Dye Garrison Falls Mrs. Hal Pike G. I. Lewark A. Hughes Elias Reddick Samuel Piper Claude Trusler Curt Jerman Curry Jerman Mary White Clair Absolum Wildridge Horning Inez Funk Miss Floyd Beesons, Hankins and Hubers Tressie Hamilton Emma Strong Irene Telker Nannie Kirtley David Wise Josie Wise Cleve Hamilton J. A. Strong Edwin Stanley T. O. Stanley Lizzie Stanley Oliver Frant Grant Stanley Lizzie Nellie Stelle Mattie, Marie Florence Scholl Jonas Scholl W. E. Brown T. Oo. Stanley Marion Simpson Albert Lyons Elsie Lyons Kelly Will Huff Gordin Jamestown Stanley Gordin MT. Garrison Wilbur Osborn Guy Gettinger Chas. Davis Elbert Gettinger Paul Keller Howard Retherford Joe White Hurt Davis House Springer Barn
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