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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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Albert Miller
Dayton
Decendier
Monroe
James Miller
Connersville
Tne Heehee
Otheer Frasier
Monroe Milley
Walter Ovestiteait
Tlis Brather
Uae
Saaten
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Nellie Brookbank
Bulletins
Chas. R. Williams
Democrat
Hughes
Spencer
Donald McIntosh
Americans For American Jobs
Pennsylvania Railway Company Is
West
Lane
Temperance League
Geet
Triumuiphentis
Denver
Hancinc
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