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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
6
Advertisement seeks a salesman to represent a large western nursery in Fayette and adjoining counties. Promises stock of the highest class true to name and delivery of what is sold. High commission and weekly pay. Address for terms.
Mrs Emma Sims returned home Saturday from Donesboro where she had been visiting relatives. Abert Sims and family and Rev Haffner pastor of the Bantley church spent Sunday with Jac Sima and family.
Waterloo notes report the Bay View Club holding a closing meeting at Miss Clara Watt’s home. Louise Pach of Indianapolis was a guest of Mrs. C H Bailey. Teachers and graduates were hosted by Cora Alta and Lyllian Jones. Residents attended local socials and visits. J J Cole bought a driving horse. Mrs William Green suffers from the grippe.
Carl Elliot returned to Marion Monday. East Side members attended K of P decoration exercises at Columbia Sunday. K of P and Rathbone Sisters will observe decoration at Everton next Sunday. John Dokate and wife of Everton spent Sunday at Columbia. Jonathan Crandel and wife were guests of Jacob Myer of Bentley. Crandel attended church there. Frank Karschner of Connersville Sundayed at Lou Bramtiel's. A member attended Children's Day exercises at Alpine Sunday evening. Mrs. Bramuiel and son were guests of Fred Prosier and attended services in Bentley. Mrs Woelbar G Beth and Craik Stewart, Waipaee City, visited with her father Taylor of Evartosy. Bee swarming season noted with Sunday as the day bees evacuate hives. Samuel Piper, Clyde Piper and wives with Tre Ball and nephew Craig Stewart and Clair Lake had Sunday dinner at Pony Eliot's. T. Taylor and wife visited after church at Bentley.
Mrs. Richmond of New York City visits daughter Mrs. Alex Jones. Mrs. Marthe Bauer and daughter Jise Dollie travel to Hamilton Ohio to visit friends. Aally Reed and Helen of Petra Kentucky await their parents Mr and Mrs William Henry. Mr and Vendames Halstead and family of Connersville were guests of Mr Jonnie Kad last weekend.
Mrs Lulu Barnes and children visited her parents in Everton last week while Miss Fay Lowe visited Miss Hattie Neff. Mrs Emily Sims returned from Jonesboro and Anderson after four months, attending her nieces wedding in Jonesboro. A baby died of whooping cough in Ham Bolt Indiana and infant injuries in Indianapolis. James Grist, an elderly resident near Bentley, died after a five year illness with complications. his wife Sha dropay is near death and both are expected to be laid to rest together.
In Harrisburg hay making suffers from more rain and poor corn weather. The item notes visits by Mr. Gee and Mrs. Tittsworth of Rush County to Aunt Margaret Kerr, and Walter Risk of Yankeetown is ill with pleurisy. Milton Curry and wife of Hawkinsville were calling on neighbors Sunday.
Susu Nellie Dogs of Fairmount and iebana return with relatives and friends. The Sanders family reunite at Middletown after a pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs John Ryan. George and family of Cowpersville visit Mr and Mrs John George. Miss Roxie Lawson hosts a flinch party Friday evening.
Edna Tarear and Jade Hood visited in Connereville on Saturday. Several from this area attended K of P Memorial services in Columbia on Sunday afternoon. Dan Sullivan and family attended Mrs. Martin Murphy's funeral in Connersville Friday morning. Chas McDonald called on Nulltown friends Thursday. Visitors included Mrs. Eliza Elliott and others from the East Side.
Bentley reports Misa Leva Rose visiting home folks and several others hosting relatives this past week. James Grist dies after a ten day illness at age 50. funeral services set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. with interment in Fairfield Cemetery.
Knights of Pythias memorial service at Columbia Sunday drew a large audience with delegations from this city Everton and Laure. Major P P Roots gave the oration described as one of his best. Connersville Quartet and Tetwood band provided entertainment. Miss Kate O'Brien of Everton is the guest of Mrs John Richling.
The This-News Co and its papers tout the Bates Hawley mail box as superior and offer combination deals with the Tires, Indianapolis News, and box exchanges. Rural manager Dr. F D White urges consult before purchasing and notes routes must be established.
A lad named Merritt Masservy, son of John Masservy, was injured riding a bicycle on Third street crossing Central avenue. He collided with a buggy driven by F. T. Roots and his son Clarence, but no blame lay on them. He endured facial and limb bruises and was treated by Dr. Spilman. The buggy owner’s property, a Mik e Hassett bike, was broken. A separate telegram reported the death of Mrs. CO. 31. Ross, wife of a brother at Ft. Scott, Kan., aged about sixty, with funeral planned at the Christian Church there Thursday.
Merchants report a busy lead up to the Fourth with toy banks and novelty devices like repeating cup pistols and magic serpents. New items include lighted cigars Roman candle effects meteor sticks Chinese spinners and hand torpedoes amid popular whistling crackers and colored lights.
The Red Men on the County Line report strong growth for Hockmock Wigwam in Orange, Wawaas of Falmouth and Toltec of Glenwood. Wawaasa expands with a two story building and store lease while Toltec hosts visitors from Ononga Otonkab and Mohican tribes and praises a successful Warriors Degree ceremony.
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