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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
6
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Miss Adah Goble visits brother Harry near Mc Carmel while Clair Curry and Clyde Master attend college at Marion. Minnie Banning returns from Terre Haute after commencement. Ida Ludwig visits Brookville friends. Hazel Hahn visits Billingsville after a week with Mrs Myers. Rev Hillstren of Dublin to preach May 21. News of friends visiting relatives and ball game at Brookville.
The text lists church services led by Rev Walls at the M E church on Sunday morning and various local visits. Individuals mentioned include George BKver and wife of Ander son visiting W F Henry and wife, Ralph Bowen, Joebud Dawson and their guests at Falmouth, Winchell and wife from Connersville visiting George Winchell and wife, Richard Sipe of Indianapolis visiting his parents, and G P Hurt of Rushville with Lemon Hunt of Indianapolis visiting L B Hunt and wife. It notes Covehran lost a horse last week and Harry Dawson with wife entertained guests from Connersville on Sunday.
Sumer brings a rubber tired carriage as Rush Barnes shows county town life. Mrs. Joe Morgan visits in Laurel while Winnie Dann and Hazel Meek host a Sunday gathering. Families visit relatives in Rush county and surrounding towns amid bumpy farm chores and minor injuries.
Miss Alva Chambers took diploma examinations in Brookville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Swift shopped in Brookville Saturday. Mrs. Nels Sherwood and daughter Edith shopped in Brookville Wednesday. Miss Ora Chambers remains ill. BE White, long sick, shows signs of recovery. Miss Lizzie McWhorter visited Miss Katie Ferris Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John K Kennedy and daughter Thelma of Dunreith with Jasper Kennedy and family and Will White visited J K Kennedy Sunday.
Miss Nettie McWhorter visited Miss Eva Lynn on Sunday. Several families and individuals from Brookville Connersville Everton and surrounding areas visited various households. Chas H Swift and David Templeton were reported visiting, with Templeton recently injured but now walking with crutches. Eva Lynn left for Brookville to work for a few weeks. Mildred Alford, Florence Warner’s niece, is visiting.
Riverside notes from Connersville and nearby townships record social visits illness and travel, with a bee swarm in an apple tree awaiting Dan Bramuel and several relatives visiting and attending events. The piece also mentions upcoming church services, a Mission Circle meeting, a school commencement, a drama fundraiser, and the Fairview township commencement with an Earlham speaker and a high school orchestra.
Fletcher Gray stays at his fort this week. Mrs Lizzie Gray calls on Mrs D N Ryburn. Miss Margaret Walker of Lexington, Ky visits Mrs Quincy Gray for two months and leaves Friday. Win Combs of Glenwood buys stock Friday. Harry Huddleston of Princeton visits his aunt Mrs Liszie Gray. Graduates meet at Miss Olive Stevens Orange to arrange June commencement. Leslie Gray visits Grandma Painter Bankerhill. Perry Breckert spends Sunday with J Peterson family.
Palmouth report says Pat ie Percy came home last week from a brief visit with aunt Mes Darnell of East Connerville and uncle Harvey Piper who had been away.
Neva Larner shopped in Lau rel Saturday. Orville Hood and family visited Kid Hood's Mrs Armanda Smallwood and Mrs A Y Neff traveled to Indianapolis to see Mrs Mary Neth who is quite sick. Mrs Chester Hawkins visited her ill father in Metamora. Mrs Murphy of Brookville visited her son Elmer Murphy and family. Rolland Murray and wife of near Glenwood spent Tuesday with Nulltown friends. Mrs George Reynolds and children from Connersville visited Mrs Davis and Mrs Reed. Amboise Elliott and family of Connersville visited Quincy Elliott's family. Miss Gink of Glenwood visited grandparents with May and wife Myer Bros of Keerton shipped 7 pounds of butter to Cincinnati. They are hustlers. Mrs Wm Ripberger was called to Cincinnati by the death of her brother Jacob Atthen who died at his home in St Bernard Ohio Friday morning.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Everton plan decoration on Sunday May 31. RoR Taylor moved to his old Everton south home after eleven years as postmaster. Cornelius McClincehey becomes postmaster May 10. Saturday night May 26 shows a home talent event admission 15 cents. May 27 Mrs Taylor and Jertan family at old home. Supt Claude Prusler and family from Connersville attended commencement at Everton last Thursday. Myer Bros. stand operates Saturdays. Mrs Myer and Blanche visited John Swift's near Blooming Grove. Pearl Myer visited by Lara Moore at Mrs Voaster’s. Mrs Worster lost a silver knife at Ladies Aid dinner. Several attended ministerial gathering at Glenwood last week.
Social gathering of the Ladies' Aid occurred at the residence of Mrs Mabel Myer last Wednesday afternoon. Milton Brumfiel and Chas Keeler from Ireland Universalist church attended the White Water Association in Boston Indiana last Sunday.
The week brought helpful showers for farmers. Milton residents Mr and Mrs Crull moved into town. Rev Ed Harlan preached at the Baptist church. Various locals hosted guests including Lou Powell and family, Miss Bertha Campbell, Park Thomas, and others visiting Charles and Mrs Miller. Mrs Miller’s maiden name Teedie Lemon noted. Walter Bainbridge and family visited Henry Adams. Fairview visitors returned home. Miss Myrtle Moffett visited Miss Hazel Nell.
BEFSONS AND HANKINS with Mrs William Woods visited Mrs Oma Mochwort on Friday evening. Frank Thomas of Tevis ton stayed over Saturday night and Sunday with Marl Monfert. William Whipple and family visited William Stoops Jr and family on Sunday. Mrs Leander Kirtley visited Mrs Curt Troxel of Waterloo Monday afternoon. Ethel Brattain, Mabel, Marie and Louella Moffett called on Mrs Henry Shepherd and Mrs Oma Mochwort Saturday evening. Mary Simpkins spent Sunday with her brother Jesse Simpkins and wife. George Brattain and daughter Ethel called on Mr Kirtley and family Saturday evening. Lelia Clawson and Glen Ray spent Sunday evening with Miss Mabel Moffett. Otho Moffett called on Harry Fread Monday. Ethel Brattain and John Reed called on Mary Simpkins Sunday evening.
Decoration Day is near. Moffett and Cheno weth planted corn last week. Myrtle Moffett visited Nellie Moett on Friday. Stewart lost a milk cow Thursday. Flora Moffett Ethel Moffett and Minnie McAually visited Minnie Motfett and daughter Myrtle Thursday. Mary Bryant and daughter visited GB Bryant and family in Milton Sunday.
John Jobe and wife attended the funeral in Hagerstown for Mrs. Dan Dilling. Various locals visited kin and friends in Milton, Cotnerville, Williamsburg, Comnersville, and Beesons Station over the weekend, including Miss Leota George hosting a guest and Elijah Hurst's family calling on Mrs. Watt and Clara.
James Carter Alquina and his wife spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Clara Thomas of Dunlapsyville, sharing in a family gathering.
Miss Edith Gayson of Lyons Station visited her aunt Mrs Ebb Jackson and others last Monday afternoon. Hattie and Carrie Garrett spent Sunday with friends near Bath. Attendees went to a Commencement at Robinsons Chapel last Tuesday. Mrs Will Remy and Miss Garrett to Morristown for Epworth Teague convention June 4 and 5. Farmers finish plowing and plant COP.
Mrs Frank Hanson traveled to Alexandria Saturday to visit her mother. Frank Hanson of Sherry Crossing shearing sheep nearby. Will Remy and family visited Mrs Remmy's parents near Fairfield Sunday. Chas Crandel his wife and son dined with Jen Retherford and Lon Sacre. Adelbert and family visited Joe White. Mrs Seuh Hoan visited Friday with Mrs Chas Crandel. Joe Showalter and wife and daughter from Mt Pleasant visited Wha Stage. Frank Hanson and daughter Ruby dined with Volney Davis and Bradburns of Poplar Ridge, visiting John Hendrickson and wife Sunday.
Reverend Geo Floyd preached at Mt Zion to a good audience as farmers stay busy. A horse died Sunday morning. Grand Jury tensions rise over water disputes. Everton hosted a large crowd for Thursday night commencement with fine speakers and music. Jackson township miscounted graduates as 42. the real figure was 25. Miss Stella Crist and a friend visited near Liberty and attended a local event with several families noted.
Obituary note recalls Adison oF Brunero born in Monros counts Aprilia married Mare le Brace December 26 1864 served in army then discharged resided Paxette 46 years died after illness widow wife and daughter Ann Moore sister Mrs Sarah Bricknell brother mourn his loss. Community remembers hospitality and integrity.
Neighbors recall a life of generosity and high esteem in a tribute that highlights charity, church ties with MoEL at Alquinga in 290, and the enduring lesson of a life well lived. The speaker notes death as a final equalizer and urges reflection on the positive influence left behind.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for assistance and comfort after the death of our husband and father. Gratitude for expressions of sympathy, flowers, choir and quartet music, obituary preparation, and veterans at the graveside honoring him. Mrs. Franik Bruner.
The jury examined the Melbourne assault case noting a knife and shotgun used as weapons. The injured man reportedly defended himself with a scythe revolver pitchfork chisel hat saw and a dog. They stated they would have paid a sovereign to see the fight.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a reader describing Peller as an unusual artist. The speaker notes his pipe is rubber and his health is delicate while remarking on his chewing habit and refined demeanor.
In a short, odd dialogue the missionary asks for a favor as a cannibal questions the plan to make the meal quick and less agonizing, framing the scenario as a brisk lunch rather than a full course.
Kansas City Newsbook records a playful exchange where Aga Shakespeare skews formality and Cassidy voices a fond habit of airing his book farnin. Casey retorts with a witty line about names in a social invitation scene.
The would be author admits leasing a country house and plans to hire a gardener as there is a sizable plot of ground to manage. Crittick jokes that he could never handle such a plot, highlighting the humorous tone of the exchange.
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