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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
1
An edited note lists Alligator Drug Store and various product names such as Ward Jemison and Neatsfoot Oil. The readable fragment hints at a catalog or ad style entry without a clear event or outcome.
The First Baptist Church of Connersville celebrated a debt free dedication after a year of growth from 19 charter members. Donations exceeded $500 with many gifts listed, led by C. R. Williams and H. T. Thomas, as Rev. L. T. Henson preached and a week of services followed.
The Lincoln League of Indiana's Sixth District schedules a delegate convention in Richmond on Thursday March 8 1900 at 11 am to elect a district secretary and treasurer and a president for each county. Delegates will be selected by current county managers. Conrad Klein Jr of Indianapolis visited his parents over the weekend.
Frederick Jackheon and Miss Maude Osborn wed at 3 30 PM in Connersville with a bridal party from Rushville and Rush County. After a celebratory supper at the bride’s home a reception is planned at William Jackson’s residence this evening. The bride and groom are noted locally for their popularity and talents.
Clarence infant son of Marshall and his Hughes born February 18 1900 died February 23 1200 six days old. The family laments the loss and expresses faith in heavenly resting place. C L B Frank Weiser and wife announce moving to housekeeping on the Stelle farm east of the city.
Cuaries S. Lewis announces his withdrawal from the Comneravills township trustee race due to family illness and bereavement. He thanks Republican voters for past support and pledges to remain for the party ticket as a private citizen with full energy if he had stayed in the race.
Chas B. Davis transfers one hundred acres in Orange township to Dailey and Miller for 2950 dollars. Sarah A. Matney transfers a tract in Orange township to Elia Matnex for 100 dollars. E H McKeight of Middletown Ohio visits Connersville General Gas Electric Power Co to transact business related to Lusin esa.
Angeline Woodworth Bates widow of John Bates longtime Fayette county resident died in Fort Worth on February 28 from pneumonia. She was nearly seventy and sole survivor of Elder Minor Thomas, a noted Baptist evangelist. The funeral was at Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis on March 4 with Daughters of Rebekah arranging visits.
Nominating on Thursday set the slate for several townships. Jackson Trustee Milton H. Trusler and Assessor Haden Lewis. Columbia Trustee Frank Cotton and Assessor Will Simpus. Harrison Trustee Sam Debraven and Assessor Absalom Simpkins. Fairview Trustee Joseph Wiles and Assessor U S Hinchman. Orange Trustee Hal George and Assessor Wall Stoe.
A garbled item references emulsion substitutes and a patient in New York. It mentions a Cath Ov Tw Veeth Rison Veutt and a seat sample, with unclear descriptors and partial names. The readable portion centers on medical substitutes and an addressed location in New York.
A letter to the Times-News from W B Overhiser thanks supporters after the commissioner nomination in Payette County Indiana. He urges loyalty to the eventual winner W O Thomas and notes personal misgivings about former allies while praising Thomas. The piece mentions a public event in Padillipotis and an update on Health recovery.
An old advertisement warns against dangerous dose claims by promotors of quack headache cures. It cites fatalities from remedies that accelerate the heart and threaten stomach and liver health. It promotes Kouex Shimaeh Tablets as a claimed liver and stomach tonic with a 50 cent box, urging readers to mail fifty cents for a sample.
In Liberty on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Miss Luanda Huber daughter of Aaron Huber joined with groom from the Prudential Insurance Company in a ceremony at 8:30 performed by Rev Beach at the Carrington hotel. The couple will reside in a cottage on Ohio avenue after a short visit to Canein nat. The groom is well regarded and his friends wish them happiness.
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