Indiana Furniture Factory Stands As Solvent Local Enterprise
A state column lauds the Indiana Furniture Factory of Connersville as a solid and successful enterprise. Output and employment have doubled in four years while adopting modern methods. the firm endured prior industry downturns and now ships Flemish style sideboards nationwide, with Newkirk and Cortlevon leading management as the plant plans steady fall and winter trade expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Furniture Company
Connersville
Daly
United States
Farope
Mesien
Amd
New York
Chicago
Indiana Company
William Newkirk
Indiana
W. L. Cortlevon
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Harrison Township
Real estate transfers list several deeds in Harrison and Connersville townships. Huldah Dehaven transfers to Mary Edwards. Roots and wife to Anthony Kehl. John T. Lair Adie to Anna A. McNutt. James JF Dehaven to Lucinda Wallace. James I Dehaven to John Dehaven et al. Haies I Dehaven to Myrtle Cole. James E Dehaven to Elbert Dehaven. James J Dehaven to Emily Dehaven. Alfred Mathews to Edward Mathews. Alfred Mathews to Courtney W Mathews. No clear prices or dates shown in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huldah Dehaven
Mary Edwards
Harrison Township
Roots
Anthony Kehl
Ioc
Kase Cornersville
John T. Lair Adie
Anna A. McNutt
City
James JF Dehaven
Lucinda Wallace
Harrison
James 1. Dehaven
John Dehaven
Connersville
Haies
Dehaven
Myrtle Cole
Jarrison
James E. Dehaven
Elbert Dehaven
Dlarrison
James J. Dehaven
Emily Dehaven
Warrison Township
Alfred ©. Mathews
Edward Mathews
Clarrison Township
Alfred
Mathews
Courtney W. Mathews
Deadly Blow Near Clifton Ends Farmer Meek
Jones Meek a 77 year old wealthy farmer was killed while quill gathering on his Clifton area farm. William Gates of Richmond allegedly struck him from behind. Gates and his brother in law fled but were captured and jailed in Richmond amid community shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Meek
Clifton
Baptist Association to Meet at Lick Creek Church
The regular Baptist Association will convene at Lick Creek Church three and a half miles northwest of Connersville in Mr. Lockdale's grove. It starts Friday August 10 at 1 o'clock and runs for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick Creek
Connersville
A Man of the People in Watson’s Rising Politic
This profile lauds Hon. James E. Watson as a dynamic district congressman. It recalls his 1884 to 1886 service, his re nomination and reelection, and his 1884 to 1886 term. It notes his eloquence, campaign vigor, openness to opposing views, and strong public support predicting further honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Watson
Wm. S. Holman
Congress
Holman
The
Treasury
Henry A. Johnson
James Jo Watson
Aduan
Foreign ministers in peril in Peking amid hostilities
Dispatches from the Orient revive concern over the fate of foreign ministers in Peking. London reports say European forces repulsed attacks and an armistice was declared, while Russian, Grennan, and Japanese officials confirm ministers are alive and protected. The threat of the Tarpeian edict looms as allied plans to march on Peking continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fope
Agai
Peking
Orient
London
Algol
McDonald
Grennan
Foreion Hiiisters
Weruine
China
Theme
Mareing
Ordeal at Connersville Factory Ends in Tragic Death
Althy Lettiman a 11 year old worker at the Connersville Furniture Factory died after a noon accident. He and Wibie Ticnan climbed iron piers toward an overhead bridge when electric wires 30 feet above bridged the gap. Lettiman received a fatal electric shock and died instantly. He was the son of Mrs. Leontine Merrifield near the farmer community north of the city. Funeral held Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery with widow and family in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althy Lettiman
Connersville
Althy
Wibie Ticnan
Tiewan
Me Juey
Alte
Fie
Qolst
Hhis Dian
Gre
Leontine
Liviu
Merrifield
Fairview Cemietry
Rathbone Arrest Reported in Post Office Scandal
Rathbone director general of posts was arrested and charged with criminal drawing of funds. Alleged scheme involved about 600 pounds with payments and expenses tied to postal staff and a coachman outlet. Some sources suggest motives linked to subservient orders with speculative ties to foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bog. Rathbone
Tee
Needy
United States
Rathbone
Marriage License Granted for Dukate and Clifton
QGuuer Ge. Dukate and Rosa P. Clifton received a marriage license, enabling their upcoming union. The couple appears in the local records as authorized to wed, reflecting standard civil procedure for marriage registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qguuer Ge. Dukate
Rosa P. Clifton
King Humbert Assassinated by Anarchist in Italy
King Humbert of Italy was shot through the heart and died Sunday night by Angelo Bressi an anarchist. The murder occurred before a large crowd in Italy and the assassin claimed no motive. Prince Victor Emmanuel was proclaimed ruler in his stead. Bressi a native of Italy had worked as a silk weaver and had been enslaved in Patterson New Jersey.
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Humbert
Italy
Angelo Bressi
Victor Faymannal
Bressi
Dut
Patterson
New Jersey
Center of Population in Indiana Near Bloomington
The article discusses census curiosity about the U S population hub, noting the center has moved west from Baltimore area toward Bloomington Indiana at about six miles per year. It predicts the 800 census center near Bloomington and the possibility of aligning with the national land-area center in northern Kansas in time.
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Baltimore
Marsland
Tn Bso
Crreensburs
Tndiana
Tinbeine
Bloomington
Indiana
Ilinois
United States
Alaska
Kansas
Connersville
Local Notes From Columbia and Nearby Areas
Correspondent reports visits and social gatherings across Columbia with mentions of Mrs. John Dourgherty traveling to Indianapolis for her father’s illness and several guests at Mrs. Gi. W. Eddy’s home. The column notes weddings, storms, and a city show with renewed praise for performances and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
John Dourgherty
Indianapolis
S. FE. Thomas
Bryson
Gi. W. Eddy
Karl Harper
East Side
Edith Hadley
Heizer
Samuel Heizer
Fayetteville
FE. Thomas
Janughter
Chas
Theias
Will Alexander
Homer Williams
Fanny Johnson
Omer Pukate
Jose Clifton
Hame
Everton
George McCombs
GW. Eddy
Misses Mount
Bass
Henrys McBiwane
Nulltowan
Thomas Reet
Pioneer country store in Alpine serves community and grows
In Alpine a country store run by Mr Chance at Md pone Emad Mi hitmen stands as a model for small towns. The store offers groceries meats shoes hardware novelties and more at competitive prices. Chance also serves as postmaster railroad agent and County Commissioner while maintaining a courteous, trusted relationship with patrons and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauntey
Suburbia
Feodb Chane
MD Pone
Emad
Attiel Simee
Tradine
Chance Nerd
Public utilities feature Thomas Omnibus and Transfer Line
An article extols Thomas Omnibus and Transfer Line owned by Scott Thomas as a valued public service in Connersville. It praises courteous treatment, high standards, reasonable rates, and reliable operation, asserting it remains a competitive private enterprise serving travelers without being a monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Omnibus and Transfer Line
Scott Thomas
Thomas
Connersville
Farewell Reception for Pastor Elder Doe Findley
A farewell event honoring Elder Doe Findley will be held Saturday night at Baby Thath Louis Station. The Christian Craeboof Springers invite all to attend and celebrate the pastor before his departure to Barepe ane the Holy Tan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craeboof
Doe Findley
Baby Tiath
Lvous
State Normal notes praise and institute planning
Charles Grubb reports satisfaction with the State Normal work and valuable observation drill. The county Board of Education meets Monday afternoon. August 6. Ida Lidlow to teach at Carthage, Tush County, for the coming year. Township institute outlines and Arbor and Bird Day programs are in circulation. Reading circles and recitation programs are before the County Superintendent. Teachers urged to secure passes before school breaks for the county institute. Local announcements note visits by State officials and teachers. Township principals met to plan the High School course of study with emphasis on English and Latin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grubb
Carter
State Normal
Township Institute
Pearchers’ and Young Peoples
Wiliam Gingrich
Marion Normal
Harrisburg Church Meetings Close After Sunday Service
Correspondence reports Bro Kellam and Pastor Bartel led meetings at the Christian church, which closed Sunday evening. A fall injures Mee C M Stone but results in a severe shaking up only. The Fayette Cooperative Association of Everton and Connersville firms are noted for local business growth and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bro. Kellam
Bartel
C. M. Stone
Coanersville Carey
Mere
Thomas
Geo. Kehl
Mes. Sainitt
Missourio
Connersville
Nipheus
Fayette
Everton
Stere
Willy Geeveecios
A. IH. Nockatellar
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Indiana Furniture Factory
Man
Johnson
Rawtipbone
Columbia
Vic
Ty Otter
Wilere
Cts
Ada
Petineton
Cathe
Abe
County Board of Education
Ida Lidlow
Carthaue
Tush County
Nugast
Mee
Westuith
Dia Techie
CPS
Copa Sutton
Deminius
Water
Aati Milten
Miss Sutton
Teichers
Adaet
Claude Prosier Aie
Wite
Danville
Fo O L. Jones
George FL. Bass
D. M. Getting
Harrisburg
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