Preacher, Mayor and Law Enforcement Spar Over Connersville
The Rev Burkhart accused Mayor Finley H Gray of lax liquor enforcement in Connersville's churches while Gray defended suspending Purcell's liquor sentence. The dispute included sharp exchanges, public rebukes, and a summoned inquest to probe alleged law violations and police conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy
J C. Burnhart
The
Christian Church
Connersville
Finley H. Gray
Gray
Burkhart
Blind Tigers
Frank Edwards
Anson Miller
Fox drives and a blind tiger in town
The speaker warns of ongoing fox drives that have led to a cow catch and a free-for-all. He predicts a busy period with officials active and says people with families or limited wits need not fear, betting on the ground hog’s ears burning with gossip.
Winning Fame in the Four County Herald and a Chicago Link
A brief item from the Four County Herald notes a tiny squib gaining Chicago Tribune attention. The tale involves Id Marshall receiving his wife’s illness notice by telephone from Laurel, prompting a prompt departure.
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Four County Herald
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Marshall
Laurel
Guy LaRue
Connersville
Guy
John A Mettel Sale At Mettel Livery Barn
The John A Mettel sale at the Mettel livery barn on East Sixth Street runs Saturday Feb 19 and will set the pace for 1910. Forty head of horses and 20 head of mules, plus carriages buggies with harness, and farming implements, will be sold. Everything will go, big or small. Remember the date and come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mettel
Mettel
East Sixth Street
Prohibition Meeting Postponed by Weather
The Prohibition convention was postponed due to bad weather though the W C T U held a banquet. Charles Grubb led the meeting with remarks while Hadley and Huddleson led songs. Eugene W Chafin spoke, urging a new Prohibition party and criticizing the two major parties and Brewers influence.
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Charles Grubb
Messrs
Hadley
D Huddleson
Clarion Quartett
Elizabeth Stanleyv
Liberty
Hs Party
Chafin
Prohibition Party
Odd Fellows hall tribute lashed at oil king John D
Mr Chafin in a speech at the Odd Fellows hall praises John D. for his sly business genius. The orator jokes that if jailed he would form a company, pipe line cold air to the North Pole and charge per gallon for air. He urges listening to both sides before judging, condemning hasty conclusions that lead to bloodshed.
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Mr. Chafin
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John D
North Pole
Mayor Gray Explains Suspension Of Purcell Sentence
The mayor explains suspending Bruece Purcell’s sentence during good behavior after noting his wife and two young children depend on him. He cites local anti liquor sentiment, warns not to repeat offenses, fines Purcell fifty dollars, and orders thirty days in jail suspended pending good conduct while he continues to work.
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A. D
Purrell
Barrows
Rev. Burkhart
Che
Dave Andre
Burkhart
Gray
Brice Purcell
Purcell
Uhl & Snyder
Rev. Burkhardt
Christ
Jordan
Burkhardt
Courier
Frank Snyder
Snider
Connersvile
Connersville
Valentine social at Breen home delights guests
A Valentine social hosted at the Breen residence one mile west of town drew near fifty guests. Earl Banker won a decorated match basket in a prize contest while Miss Helen Hemplman claimed the booby prize candy heart. Music, refreshments, and valentine exchanges followed, with guests praising the evening.
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Helen Hempleman
More Mongolian Pheasants Arrive for County Game Preserve
Senator Kr E Moore secures a second consignment of Mongolian pheasants for the eastern county game preserve. Thirty pairs or sixty birds in total have arrived, with guards against early liberation due to weather and hawk predation. Landowners vote against hunting. hunting will be legalized once established. Birds provided by Indiana Fish and Game Commissioner from Wenz and Mackensen at Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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Kr. E Moore
A. J. Miller
Alquina
Indiana Fish and Game
Wenz and Mackensen
Yardiy
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Pupils Cleared in Disturbance Case
Werner Broaddus George Brat tain and Herschel Jarvis pupils at Harrisburg graded school were arraigned before Squire Frank on charges of provocation for the late disturbance that led to Prof Niceley’s resignation. Cases dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. T L Broaddus defended the pupils and Prosecutor Edwards represented the state.
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Werner Broaddus
George Brattain
Herschel Jarvis
Harrisburg
Niceley
Squire Frank
Provoie
T. L. Broaddus
Edwards
Temperance Drive Continues In Local Courier Issue
The Courier pledges ongoing temperance coverage and enforcement support. It notes past wins for dry laws in the county and argues for continued public action against illegal liquor traffic.
Connersville Courier Objects To Suburban Embrace
The editor rejects the idea of Rushville’s Dream idea and admonitions urging Co nnersville to hitch to a star. The piece asserts city pride and warns against Co nnersville becoming merely a suburb.
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Rushville
Alpine Woman Seriously Ill With No Hope Of Recovery
Mrs. William Payne of Alpine is reported seriously ill with no hope for recovery after being ill only a few weeks.
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William Payne
Alpine
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Sheriff Miller
Miller
Ohe Saurie Says
Squire Pinkerton
Mayor Gray
Valentine Social
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