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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
2
Fayette county backed Senator Moore from the first ballot to the release and worked valiantly for him. Though the delegates stayed, Moore did not win and W O Barnard emerges as a familiar jurist and respected candidate for Congress in the Sixth District.
A Chicago dean of a tongue twisting institution claims to have created a non alcoholic beer for dry regions. He cites Albert Licher who insists beer, even from his own brewery, is non intoxicating. Temperance advocates persist in closing saloons, questioning the professor's claims and the absence of a key ingredient.
Bellevue Brewing Company over the river in Cincinnati has failed. The collapse raises questions about the impact on Kentucky Indiana Illinois Michigan and other nearby areas where beer production and distribution may be affected.
Letters remaining in Connersville Indiana for the week ending April. Persons calling for Latin will please say advertised. Names include Miss Iva Berrys Miss Elsie Craw Emma Jamies Frank Hughbank Cloud Larmore Cordelia Lyons G I Machin Fannie Mare Owens Riddle JT Root Iain Wilson and Miles Kl Mopfett P M.
A brief fragment from Bradt Ville notes events on Tuesday with unclear details. The readable portion mentions More and Wollinta Afastere and suggests activity but lacks complete context or specifics.
Postmaster Moffett reports a decade of mail growth from 1897 receipts of 9 236 to 1907 total of 22 876. Supervising architect seeks data on building needs as Washington considers an expansion appropriation. The larger figures indicate improving free delivery eligibility and expanding facilities.
Local officials remain undecided on road fill plans amid conflicting statements by Commissioners White and Hurst. Public pressure favors a low fill with cement side walls, gravel topping, or future paving, aiming to reduce risk to property and avoid costly damage suits.
William O. Barnard born October 2 1852 near Liberty Indiana rose from local schools to Spiceland Academy. He taught school and studied law, became Henry County prosecutor 1887 1895, then judge of the Henry Circuit Court 1896 to 1902. His impartial rulings and rare reversals marked a distinguished legal career in Indiana.
Nine earnest men will speak in nine county locations to discuss temperance. Speakers include Rev Brown Laurel Alpine Christian church and Rev Floyd Columbia M EF church. Meetings Thursday evening at Alpine Glenwood Everton East Connersville Robinson's Chapel Lyons Station Alquina and Herrisburg churches with music.
A local advertisement declares a large clothing sale beginning next Thursday at Gramm and Krehl, promising significant discounts across garments and furnishings. Creditors’ demands are cited as the reason for the temporary sale terms.
Edward Brady described his fear of dying if Po were a condemned murderer as a flash lit the room. A shot struck Brady while he leaned on a brass railing in a Philadelphia saloon early April bo. He died at Polvelinic Hospital shortly after admission.
Bert Deffaven of north Grand avenue was hurt while plowing his garden yesterday afternoon. A Hecht plow broke a single tree after the lines around his wrists caused the horse to lunge. He suffered from bruises but the injuries were not serious according to early reports.
The memo from the Civil Service Commission warns executive civil servants and competitive classified staff against using official influence to interfere with elections or affect results. It states that while employees may vote as they wish and express private opinions, they must not take active part in political management or campaigning.
Mrs Lillian Howe, living at her daughter’s dome, was found unconscious at the foot of cellar stairs after Mrs Cheorcee Owens reportedly fell. A physician said minor external injuries but possible brain injury, with consciousness not yet regained and unclear details of the fall.
Ernest Church, grocer of East Connersville, was dragged by a runaway horse on Twentieth Street. The wagon wheels ran over his lower limbs after he fell while clinging to the breast strap. He is at Fayette sanitarium with non fatal injuries and expected to recover in a few days. The horse was later captured on Grand Avenue.
Notice warns that Monday May 4 1908 is last day to pay the 1907 first installment without penalty. Treasurers will add 10 percent to all taxes unpaid by then. Taxes due at County Treasurer and city assessments with extra evening hours April 25 and May 2 for payments.
County Commissioners will open bids Friday April 23 for four bridges including a steel 108 foot bridge on Williams Creek near Lydia Hall farm a steel 35 foot Bear Creek bridge a 16 foot concrete bridge north of the city and a 10 foot concrete bridge near Orange. The board will also visit Rushville Friday for tri county road business and remains in adjourned session with no date set for road work.
Neal and Sol sue Charles F. Lane and others for foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien and $1200 judgment. They base claim on heating plant plumbing wiring and fixtures installed by them at the Lane Hotel on West Fifth Street last year and labor to install. They ask for sale of the property.
Harry Dreschel departed yesterday for Nenia Ohio to assume control of a large farm recently bequeathed by his father’s death. He will oversee operations and maintain the property as heir.
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