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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

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Chance for a girl to prove honesty and reform

A Cincinnati Post appeal recalls Nelle Brookbank, a former Connersville girl, rescued by Juvenile Court officers from corrupt influences. Judge Caldwell urges giving her a chance to lead a wholesome life, noting she seeks honest work and independence after a perilous period of being pursued by those with ill intent.

Nelle Brookbank Connersville Cincinnati Cincinnati Post Caldwell Cirl Bert

Watson Wins on the Fifth Ballot for Indiana Governor Nomination

James F. Watson secured the Republican nomination for Indiana governor at the state convention on the fifth ballot. Initial ballots showed Watson trailing but he gained steadily, reaching 727 on the fourth ballot and clinching victory on the fifth as counties rolled in. The event drew heavy local interest in Connersville as news flowed from Indianapolis.

James F. Watson Govvernor Indiana Ma Watson Connersville James I. Watson Lke Watson Watson Convention Hall Indianapolis Wiatson Gogd Cloow Miller Taylor High Miller C. W. Miller Tavlor Hugh Miller C. OW. Miller Howard Faddana Warren County Corseriten Bat Tadiananolis Iudhinga Watsons Sabearade

Connersville Citizen Proposes Highway Channel Work

Civil engineer CG. R. Williams, Sr. writes Fayette County readers on river highway protection. He lays out plans to widen and raise the road, build a new sidewalk, and extend the channel with a sluice, estimating costs between 9000 and 10000 dollars.

Charlies R. Williams, Sr Connersville Ind Fayette County Croek Brownsville Brookville Roots CG. R. Williams

Will Enlarge Stock Grubb & Scott Shoemakers

The new firm Grubb & Scott, successors to Charles J. Grubb, plan to enlarge their stock. By combining capital they will offer larger and better lines to meet trade demand. Mr Scott, formerly of Fayette Co-Operative store at Everton, brings extensive shoe trade experience.

Grubb & Scott Charles J. Grubb Scott Fayette Everton

Glenwood Schools Cancel Last Day Entertainment

Announcement by the principal states no last day entertainment will be held due to the prevalence of contagious diseases in Glenwood vicinity.

Glenwood

Spring Weather Poem Fragments in Old Verse

A readable fragment describes spring with sunlit skies and brook water, sap rising, birds in flight, flowers growing, paired with rain sleet hail and wind. The verse captures a seasonal shift using vivid natural imagery.

Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary With Address

Fayette Lodge No. 31 and Guttenberg Lodge plus Emerald Rebekah Lodge announce the 2nd anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for April 26. Rev. William Spencer of First Baptist Church will deliver the address at 6 oclock after the temple gathering. Initiatory degree conferred on Donald R. McIntosh.

Vayette Lodge O. F Donald R. McIntosh Independent Order of Odd Fellowship William Spencer First Baptist Chuarch Fayette Lodge

Americans for American Jobs Stir in Pennsylvania Railroads

A sensational uproar surrounds a Pennsylvania railroad order to discharge all foreigners and hire American citizens for future laborer and technical positions. The system employs about 180000 in full operation and has historically filled offices with non English speaking men.

Pennsylvania Railread Pennylvania

Traction Company Nears Connersville to Hamilton Link

A News source reports Lo & C traction company preparing to close the gap between Connersville and Hamilton. Surveying is in progress from Hamilton, Ohio west, with grading likely starting in June. Material for the extended line stored in Rushville supports the plan.

Lo & C. Traction Company Connersville Hamilton Ohio Rushville Camypaniy

Car Shortage Predicted By October In Nation's Rail Picture

Washington reports an interview with Janes J Hill summarized by an official who says railroads face a coming car shortage by October. He notes earlier warnings on needed investments and explains current gains in handling traffic contrast with looming credit concerns.

Washington Branklin Lane Arm Interstate Commerce Janes J. Hill Hill Laine

Dayton OKs van owners reporting renters to curb jumpers

Dayton Ohio April 1 council passes ordinance requiring van owners to report names of people they move so landlords can trace rent jumpers. The measure aims to identify tenants who rapidly change residences to avoid rents and establish accountability.

Dayton Council

Local option urged by John Mitchell in temperance stance

John Mitchell, retired president of the United Mine Workers, urged local option as a unit in counties and cities with populations over 8 000. He spoke on the eve of leaving for Washington on official business and said he favors a dry Indianapolis and statewide prohibition someday.

Indianapolis John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Pom L. Lewis Mitchell Washington Great Miners’ Organization Indianapoolis Emy United States

Temperance League Formed After Glenwood Meeting

A nine person party from Connersville attended a temperance gathering at the Glenwood Methodist church. Rev J Burkhardt spoke as Mrs G L fluxtable organized women and Jo Franklin organized men into a Temperance Scene with Prof Edwin Lewark as president and Prof Richardson as vice president. Green Thompson was secretary and Rev Walls assistant secretary. Mrs Fulton served as treasurer. A large turnout of ladies followed. W C L Pru was organized by Mrs Haxtalle, county president. Officers named for the term through September include President Mrs Lewark and others.

Connersville Glenwood J. Burkhardt G. L. Fluxtable Jo. Pranklin Edwin Lewlark Richardson Green Thompson Walls Fulton Dent Lawarick Mes. Holland Lewark

Miss Josephine Perret and Master William Coffman Visit Charleston

Miss Josephine Perret and Master William Coffman of Charleston visit DHnofs to see Harry Bottles and family.

Josephine Perret William Coffman Charleston Harry Bottles and

The Woman of It and Its Reverent Worship

Fragmentary verse portrays a woman as central figure in a ceremonial world. The text names April wind and a stern authority figure, with references to command and triumph, set in a stylized dramatic voice.

Coluimwbuas Cook's Sale Near City Sells Well

The sale held near the east of the city drew several local buyers and was well attended with generally good prices reported for the items sold.

Coluimwbuas Cook

Body of Albert Miller Found in Dayton Barn

The missing Dayton resident Albert Miller was found dead in a barn yesterday. Relatives Monroe and James Miller are brothers. police and the coroner investigate the death as the town mourns and searches for answers.

Albert Miller Dayton Decendier Monroe James Miller Connersville Tne Heehee Otheer Frasier Monroe Milley Walter Ovestiteait Tlis Brather Uae Saaten

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