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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
Public notice from Connersville Indiana references address 410 Central Avenue and a contact phone Frazee 221 dated Thursday June 11 1908.
Mrs Esther House of Greenville says W H Ryan of Muncie deceived her with fortune telling and stole her pocketbook containing about $300. The claim follows a loan pattern and a breakfast charge then a flight, with Ryan facing larceny charges in circuit court and his son arriving to testify.
The piece argues newspapers shape society and leaders. It contrasts advocates of publicity with doubters, noting campaigns rely on press access to reach masses and influence opinions, and that denying advertising power implies ignorance.
The Brookville American and Democrat urge focus on district court matters arguing national issues may be overshadowed. The Democrat defends Judge Gray while the American suggests Watson’s gain from public service, stressing local judiciary deserves close scrutiny regardless of presidential outcomes.
A sizable group from Brookville passed through the city today traveling to Rushville and Morris for a district convention. The delegation included local residents and civic participants visiting key stops along the route.
Edward Huber’s sister fainted and fell ill after a jury found him guilty of stealing a twenty five cent rooster from Bernie Terry. The verdict carries a $50 fine and costs, plus five years disenfranchisement. the judge must sentence him to a penitentiary term of one to eight years. The case followed prior arrests for drunkenness and provoked strong public reaction.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failing case with testimonials available. Includes address F J Cheney Toledo and druggist sales at 75 cents and a suggestion to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Pearl Bowman of Connersville was fined $500 and sentenced to six months in the women's prison after being arrested by an Indiana detective and taken to Indianapolis to answer the charge of child abandonment. She allegedly left her infant on a doorstep in Indianapolis and then returned to work in a city hotel.
Saturday morning Duff Murphy owner of the Dick and Duff saloon on Central avenue closed his doors after Indianapolis Brewing Co. hauled out the furniture. It marks the fourth local saloon to quit in recent days as others on Fifth street and nearby blocks shut down. A Newcastle man is said to have leased Murphy's vacated building and will open a saloon soon.
In circuit court Judge Gray delayed sentence after Garrity and Garrison admitted guilt in petit larceny case tied to Edward Huber. Huber received penitentiary time for stealing a twenty five cent chicken, while Garrity and Garrison faced jail as they fear punishment mirrored on Huber’s sentence.
The newly named currency commission will study the money system and report reform measures before the next Congress. Yet the public should not be assured. Commissions propose. Congress disposes, as shown by a currency bill opposed by most commercial groups. Proper reform remains distant and uncertain.
Em ery H. Moffett, about 38, of a farm west of Harrisburg, was struck by the C H D midnight freight at Hubers station while returning home. His horse frightened by the train ran into it. both man and animal died instantly. Coroner Hamilton notified. Moffett was brother to Joseph Moffett and Charles Moffett.
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