Large Successes in Connersville Industry History
A local retrospective highlights Connersville's industrial growth driven by bold entrepreneurs. Notable figures include ATENK president of The Manufacturers Club and TP Bewik of Cooper Doreen Company shaping furniture and doll-making, with roots tracing to early industry founders and continued prosperity.
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Connersville
Ville
Watever
Mia Tee Aanan Atenk
Mooieturers Club
Turers
Connersville Wiscote
Cope
OY Teas
Hee Ee
Bewik
Cooper Dhe Direen Company
Cate Terres
Dusita
Cn Diet Manufacture
di Eee
Whos
Conners Ville
Allieh
Todtroem Rey
Mian
Chaplownge Mearly Soqier
Mao Ansted
Vino RV. T
Pawasiss
Indiana Furniture Commas
Po Iit
Prosperity praises for Connersville railroad partners
In Connersville the Connersville and Dayton and Dayton and Eastern Railway company receives high praise from industries and merchants for excellent freight and passenger service. The article notes the company’s cooperation with city efforts to attract new industries and support local business ventures. It mentions a forthcoming Epworth League Metrict Convention in Shelbyville with a round trip rail rate of one and one half fare.
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Connersville
Tndustries
Cone. & DD
West Street Clurk
Shelbyville
Indiana
Miles and Moffett: aConnersville political figure and public servant
The sketch highlights Miles Moffett of Connersville and Fayette county, a former schoolteacher turned politician known for progressive public spirit. He served as treasurer of the county Republican committee, on the State Central Committee, and as county clerk, while also chairing the Republican District Central Committee.
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Connersville
Fayette County
Moffett
Andi Pee
Hre
Cie
Republican County Committee
Pss
State Central Committee
Psco
Fairview Township
Realstate
Eiserardfacher
Ush
Republican District Central Committee
McCann & Co Flour Mills Highlight Fayette County
The McCann & Co Flower Mills capitalize on Fayette County wheat and canal water power. Through new processes and long experience they produce high quality Bell of Fayette flour for top grocers. They also run a robust general and buying grain business including farmers feed.
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McCann & Co
Flower Mills
Fayette County
Fayette
Comrades 1 Turbie Pour Revere Rate to Chicago
The notice outlines a special fare of one cent per mile from all points in the system to Chicago for the Sth Annual Ge ALK Encampment. Tickets go on sale August 5 and return by August 21 with possible extensions to September 30 on deposit and fee payment. Contact Big Four Route agents for details.
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Turbie Pour Revere
Chicago
Vickers
Co Neon
Warren J. Lynch
Deppe Giei' Piss
Picket Ayrt
Connersville Furniture Company underpins local industry
The Connersville Furniture Company anchors the town’s economy with two large five story plants, 50 by 150 feet each, employing hundreds. For over thirty years it has driven growth in furniture manufacturing, improving output and standards while showcasing its goods in major markets like New York Chicago and Grand Rapids.
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Connersville
Hatel
United States
Connersville Furniture Company
New York
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Cou Rtsville Furniture Company
Reako
Henry Kehl Furniture Store on Central Avenue
The paragraph introduces Mr. Henry Kell and his Central avenue furniture store, presenting his business as a fair representation of prosperity in retail. He is recognized as a leader in furniture, stoves, and carpets.
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Henry Kell
Central Avenue
Kehl
Evolution of the country store and modern merchandising
The article surveys how rural stores evolved with competition over the last decades. It notes farmers increasingly rely on neighborhood shops, which modernized stock, pricing, and management. It highlights LO Chances in Ndauina as a model of contemporary merchandising and community service led by a capable owner.
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Wen
Aero Freedomr
Fies
Otratniber
Iiss
Payette Codgts
Ndauina
LO. Chances
Ma Chance
Yapke
Chance
Ito
Rivalry echoes as new rail lines loom in Indiana
Local reports describe Bredltown Indiana eyeing a southward railroad to Cincinnati and points beyond. The Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie line nears Cottage Grove, Union County, with rival Panhandle plans rumored to run parallel from Richmond toward Cincinnati. Residents expect improved service if the battles unfold.
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Bredtlond
Ind
Cincinnati
Panhandle Road
Richmond & Muncie Rene
Cottage Grove
Union Co
Richmond
Aluneie
COE X& Do
Panhandle
Budlding
GRO & Mo
Coal Sale Highlights Local Firm in School Board Deal
The sale of 250 tons of coal to the School Board for next winter by Dines McCann & Co. marks a creditable entry into the coal business. Hundreds of new houses show Connersville's rapid population rise.
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Dines McCann & Co
Connersville
Old Colt Show Set at East Conmersville Saturday
Heney Maurer hosts a colt exhibition at his East Conmersville premises on Saturday September. A grand exhibition of Cobts sired by the Caniceus French Coach Stallion Orpla bio AL will feature prizes for best make colt and best female colt. Judges will decide, the public is invited, and admission is free.
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Heney Maurer
East Conmersville
Orpla
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West Fifth Street
Colt Show
Orpha Lie
Henry Maurer
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Henry Mayer
Indhana
DoEwis
Seventh Street
Frazee
Phone Lot Bell 12
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CONLA
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L. Smith & Son, Meral Directors
Carl ¢. Smeph
Embdimer
State Board of Health
Neay
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Atherton
Prance Choek
Rex
Canada
Niagara Falls
Cincinati
Hamilton & Dayton Ry
Michigan Central
Thousand Islands
Toronto
Canneesville
Americas
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Enwenn
Ohio
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