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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

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Busy Times for Mr Wainwright in Plow Machine Boom

The article reports a new local industry in Walla Walla led by Wainwright and Son, after a successful test of their self propelled plowing machine. Fred A. Gerling of Multnomah Manufacturing brought orders for 27 machines by September 1, with twenty for Amarillo Texas and seven for Old Mexico.

Fred A. Gerling Multnomah Mechanical Manufacturing Company of Oregon W. W. Wainwright Gerling Wainwright Mr. Wainwright Wainwright & Son Harry Wainwright

New Industry to Grow Big in Connersville

Industry will soon be one of the largest in Connersville with new citizens. Mr. Gerling will move to the city and his wife is to follow soon. Mr. Tuttle, secretary of the company, plans to relocate within a month.

Connersville Gerling Mr. Tuttle

Five Hundred Best of the Seven Meetings Held in the State

Great Sachem C. A. Robinson announced at seven last night that the Wigwam meeting in the afternoon and the assembled Red Men in the Auditorium drew about 300 attendees. Adoption Degree conferred by Tampah Tribe Rushville, Hunter's and Warrior's Degrees by Otonkah Tribe, with improved representation across tribes.

Rushville Charles Robinson

Gall Stones Removed After the Primary

Anxiety among friends over Dr. Dillman’s Rushville operation reports a hopeful outcome. gall stones were removed and the liver slighted affected yet not alarming. Watch for further family updates as physicians monitor his condition after the 10:30 a.m. procedure.

Dr. Dillman Rushville Dillman TD. W. Melee

Roy J Williams Named Low Bidder for Cairo Street Work

The Cairo HI Bulletin reports three bids for brick street paving and sewer work. Roy La Williams offered a street bid about $300 below the engineer estimate, while Hanes and Camery led the sewer bid at $10,500. Aldermen Scullin and Koehler ruled Williams for the street contract and Hanes & Camery for the sewer, to be awarded after allowed protest time.

Cairo Roy la. Williams Scullin Koehler Poplar Street Hanes & Camery

Suits Filed on Claims Today

The Cineimuark Iran Store Co filed two suits in circuit court. One targets C. OP Bond for 51 lost meredumdise not paid for. The second suits George Bond and Cf Bond of Bond & Bond blacksmiths for 44.

The Cineimuark Iran Store Co C. OP. Bond Plains Aginst George Bond C. F. Bond Boud & Bond Western Avenue

Assault at McFarlan Carriage Factory

Eyewitness reports a man identified as John Shehee assaulted Al Leedke while Leedke sat in an outhouse at the McFarlan Carriage factory yesterday morning. Leedke was said to be joking about arriving early when the attack occurred. police had no statement on the case.

McFarlan Carriage Factory al Leedke John Shehee Leedke

Pension law boosts widows pensions and auto increases

Washington reports the new Pension act, effective April 19, raises monthly pensions by four dollars for 201,051 widows and other recipients earning under twelve dollars. Automatic increases expected to add about 9.65 million to the roll and 2.59 million in new claims next year. The act also expands benefits to Civil War era widows, War of 1812 survivor, Mexican War, and Indian war participants, with a proposed appropriation over 162 million dollars.

Washington Congr Mindc

Jarrold Kibby Civil War Veteran Dies at Home

Jarrold Kibby, Civil War veteran and longtime county resident, died at his home near Lyons Station at age 82. Born October 12, 1820, he had suffered a dropsy like illness since last fall and was under constant care. He leaves a widow, three daughters including Mrs. Lawrence Rigley and Mrs. Queen Rhoades, one daughter in Kansas, and a son William Kibby. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Jarrold Whibby Lyons Station Mr. Kibby Indiana Lawrence Rigley Waterloo Queen Rhoades Springersville Kansas William Kibby Kibby

Local Elks Visit Shelbyville for Week of Events

Thirty Elks from nearby join Shelbyville hosts for a weeklong visit. A train trip to Shelbyville, a welcoming reception at the station, central street parade, and a supper followed by an indoor fair marked a warmly hosted, thoroughly pleasant gathering with guests well treated.

Snethvyville Budaar Suelhavilles Shelbyville Connersdile

Will contest challenges 1906 Frybarger will be invalidated

Ida M F Martin and others sue in Circuity Court against Mary Pepper Sophia Chitwood and others over the George Frybarger will alleging unsound mind undue influence and invalid execution. They seek to declare the will invalid strike it from record and remove defendants as administratrix.

Ida M. F. Martin Mary Pepper Sophia Chitwood George Frybarger R. N. Elliott

Death of Benjamin Goodhart at his home near Milton Pike

Benjamin Goodhart, long time township resident and former toll gate keeper, died at his home near the Milton Pike just north of the city. Born in New York in 1822, he came west as a young man and helped shape the area for decades. He leaves a widow and stepson George Goodhart. funeral plans not yet set.

Benjamin Goodhart Milton Pike Mr. Goodhart New York Goodhart George Goodhart

Three Things No Man Can Do to Editors

A rough quotation fills the page noting that no man can satisfy all editors, while a satirical reflection on editors and writers appears as a street debate. The piece laments a veteran editor nearing life’s end and hints at the changing power dynamics in publishing.

William Alien White Aid Pat Byaders Mosey

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

The Ferguson family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown on the death and burial of their beloved mother Perry Ferguson and family.

Perry Ferguson

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Gillette Gillette Messrs Far West Messrs. Wainwright Pacific States Donahey Cleveland Plain Dealer C. A. Robinson DR. Dillman Bears WELL Jesse L. Foster Condi Tion Patriot Phalanx Prohibitionists Fayette County Foster Roy Williams Tors Cairo, HI Fron Company Rbond & Bond Tharedis Evening News Jarrold Kibby Frolley Mee Ac Brethern Frybarcer Ealitor
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