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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
1
An unsigned plea urges buyers to demand Eckstein Anchor and Eagle White Lead, warns against off brands sold by bandlers, claims to pay $50 to anyone who can prove a painter misreads the ad, and is signed Ward Jemison urging painters to verify brand purity.
Congressman Watson opened campaign in Fayetteville addressing a crowded overflow meeting of Rush and Fayette county Republicans. He spoke on tariffs and finance and rebutted imperialism claims, delivering a strong, well received speech despite fatigue. The hall crowd overflowed, with many outside hearing through doors and windows as Tenwood band played.
The superintendent will task first grade teachers to visit each new student’s parents this year to fill blank forms. The aim is to gauge present knowledge and needs, uncover defects in sight or hearing, and arrange proper seating. Parents with questions on classification should see the superintendent Friday.
Rev. Jesse Miller and his family prepare to depart for Connereville marking his final move as a regular minister of the M E church. In Laurel they made many friends during a short tenure and the community wishes him and his wife well.
James I Dehaven transfers a city lot to John Dehaven for 475 dollars. A Z Hoffman transfers a tract of land in Posey township to Amanda Miller for 1000 dollars.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for illness and fatigue. It claims half teaspoon doses purify blood and aid recovery after grip illness. Testimony from John Roberts of Jonia Michigan cites regained strength, relief from catarrh, and improved appetite after use.
The fragment markets Hood's Sarsaparilla as a non irritant remedy claimed to cure liver fits and be safe to take with Hood's preparation. The text lacks clear details on usage, dosage, or referee.
A Fayette county social at Menlo Park, hosted by George Morrison and wife, drew about sixty guests including Mrs. Thomas Clements of Chicago. Mrs. F T Roots won the ladies prize, D B Millikin earned the gentlemen’s prize, and Mrs. Mary Cassidy Gabriel took the guest prize. Miss Mary Van Winkle of Indianapolis attended from out of town.
Mart Philabeoro and wife hosted twenty five friends on Thursday for a cheerful gathering in Dayton visitor Miss Cora Wright. Music games and prizes fueled merriment with Miss Ide Bottalea winning a china plate and Miss Kate Curran receiving a asters bouquet. Refreshments included ice cream and cake as ladies Rachel Calder and Hesel Sisco presided at the punch bowl.
Washington report notes McKinley seeks a peaceful China settlement with allied troops held at Pekin. It cites Chaffee's favorable military status and likely endorsement by major powers, while WCTU members oppose an endless prayer campaign against McKinley over army canteen law. Senator-elect Blackburn criticizes Kentucky Goebel law.
Gen Wilburn H Jackson of Nashville, a noted corn breeder and lifelong Democrat, declares Bryan has no real chance and blasts the present platform. The piece notes cancelled revenue stamps and a feud involving Carl Schars and Secretary Gage, whose silver policy remarks are defended as sound. Gage leaves for a month’s vacation in New England amid the debate.
Advertisement claims CAS CARETS cure all illnesses from headaches to cancer by correcting bowels. Promotes natural movements and easy health restoration with a 10 cent start. Stamped genuine with C. O. on the metal boxes warns against imitations.
Herman Williams will retire this evening from his post at the sods fountain to return to school this winter.
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