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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
The Henry county Republicans face a split over backing a Fayette county candidate for State Senator as long standing tensions and broken promises color the dispute. Fayette leaders recall past grievances and warn concessions risk peace, while Henry supporters defend harmony but admit past wrongs and a lengthy struggle without a Senator.
Fragments describe Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy funding libraries and educational institutions. The readable parts mention prominent beneficiaries and the ongoing impact of his endowments on public libraries.
The record shows Carnegie gifts totaling 67 212 923 with significant contributions to Ireland England Scotland and the United States. Indiana allocations include libraries and civic endowments in Fort Wayne Muncie Marion Bedford Brazil Columbus Crawfordsville Danville Elkhart Elwood Goshen Greencastle Greensburg Hartford City Huntington Kokomo Madison New Albany Newton Peru Portland Shelbyville Tipton Wabash Washington, prompting a defense of Mr. Carnegie's name from Hoosiers.
The Examiner notes that Fayette is labeled the little county to the south east as the ring harms Millikan in the State convention. It urges Republicans to purge the Connersville clique and warns no outside party aid will come until they act.
The letters note Republican hopes to defeat the Democratic auditor candidate in Franklin county and Democratic hopes to beat the Republican clerk candidate in Fayette county. Respondents claim surprising Democratic support since the primary and anticipate an essentially unanimous election result.
C A Kieran retires after loyal service as city cemetery sexton and Ed Ball is named his successor. Rieman shifts to full time focus on his flourishing greenhouse business. Best wishes are offered to both men.
A Washington special reports Representative James E. Watson receiving abundant praise for his Waldorf Astoria Grant dinner remarks on Saturday night. Senator Hanna called Watson’s speech the great feature of the event, noting the Indiana congressman surprised his listeners with its reception.
The last Indiana crop bulletin issued by the bureau of statistics shows Fayette county wheat oats clover and timothy well above average throughout the state.
The St Louis fair has been postponed for one year and will now be held in 1904 rather than 1903 as originally planned.
A noted physician notes patients often fail to follow prescribed guidelines for hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the sole option. For chronic constipation he endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild, gentle, and non constipating, available through B. O. McKeagan & Bon druggists.
Dr Halstead of Cincinnati delivered the grand May Festival Week lecture on The American Spirit at Rootes Hall. The Epworth League of the First Methodist church manages the event, with Hon. T. Roota introducing the speaker and a violin interlude by Clom Enos. The talk praised American progress and the nation’s destiny while detailing past world powers and the rise of civilization.
The advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison eczema ulcers pimples and cancers. It claims permanent cure through a special formula and offers a free trial by writing Dr Gillam in Atlanta with prepaid medicine and mentions sale by Mo Kennan & Son.
May 5 102 list of letters remaining in the Connersville Indiana Postoffice and directed to advertise for delivery includes Charles Austin Carrie Chambers John Cartwright Cleo Cook Robert DeGroot Joe Duke Minnie Dawson J H Early Thomas Fawcett Herman Gilbert Flonde Woode Nitta Houk Fannie L Kelly J O Long Jennie Mandy Henry McLane Mullikie McMullen Nancy Powell Walter Satterfield Mary Valentine Willie Weyram and others.
In memory of William H. Reed born May 9 1873 Noahtown Indians died April 1902 after two years service in the Philippines. A beloved husband and soldier whose loss is mourned. The family notes his soul rests in heaven.
The last will of Ludwig F. Kraut ter was admitted to probate today. All property is given in fee simple to his brother, William G. Kraut ter.
The C H D railway announces ticket sales for Indianapolis Indiana at one cent per mile for the May 14 and 15 1902 dedication. Tickets on sale May 12 18 and 14 with return validity through May 17 1902.
The C. H. D. railway offers greatly reduced tickets to destinations within 150 miles for Decoration Day. Tickets on sale May 20 and 30, valid for return until May 31, 1902. Mise Pearl Swift of Laurel visits sister Mrs. Edgar Seals.
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