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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
2
A Shelbsville paper claims post office receipts fail to justify a new government building, calling public building appropriations a waste. It suggests future congressmen should shelve such papers as expressions of local opinion until post office business meets the required threshold.
In Rush County Indiana Dr W A Parisi and W W Wilcoxen plan a large sheep ranch near Payette County's reputed grazing lands. They will clear timber, erect quarters, and ship flocks while importing superior breeds from Europe to build a state leading wool operation over the coming years.
Fragmentary list of names and roles appears in a late 19th century notices section. Readable items include Mrs. Woo Amelie and Miss Bell Headnies among others. The garbled text suggests postal, muster, or appointment references within a parish or town board.
Clifford Shepley, a young man accused of criminal assault on a minor, was arrested in Sharpsville, Tipton County. He was brought to justice by Constable Henry Osborne and jailed on a $2000 bond, with a preliminary trial set for Friday at one o clock at the South End of Day's Hill.
Funeral held for Patrick Maher at St Gabrils church at 4 am officiated by Rev T Ss Mesker. Pallbearers include Thomas Duffy Charles Fahey Martin Welly M Hosey Jaques Pierney John Quinn. Friends and relatives attended. offerings given. burial in Ceded cemetery.
Amos Winship reported to friends as planning suicide to escape debts. Witness accounts say he left at dawn to visit a German debtor amid mortgage and bank loans totaling over 20 thousand dollars, with notes of a recent green goods deal cited.
Farmers plowed as Misses Dizzie and Leota Watt spent weekend with Mission Burk near Alquina and attended Lutheran services at Lyons Station. Carl Jobe visited Connnersville, dining with A W Henry and family at Jas Showalter's. Various neighbors hosted dinners and visits around Alquina Shyons Station and nearby households. Aunt Bettyy signs off.
Mr Garrison has the telephone. Will Remy and family visited Brookville relatives Sunday. Robert Hull and Mrs Cynthia Hanson of Connersville dined with Frank Hanson and family. Miss Lotta Carpenter of Mt Pleasant helped Mrs Chas Crandell last week. Mrs Will Stagg has asthma. Mr Duckworth of Everton did papering for Mrs Crandell Friday. Kenneth Lennnen of Algina spent Saturday with Proward Retherford. Frank Hansen and Lee crippe the past week. Mrs Phone Lake and children and Mrs Ob Retherford attended Lannes Aid convention at Everton Thursday. Mrs Will Remy and Mrs Wr Passmore attended the women’s mass at Central Christian church. Priday see Young and family Sunday with BoE. Aturphy of this place Mrs Reeder Rig of Indianapolis visiting Mrs Ed Newland. Ed White and family of Everton spent Sunday with Chas White and Md White and family of Everton.
Stomach and liver trouble cured by Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. Aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels without irritation. Claims to relieve indigestion, sick headache, and chronic constipation without nauseating or gripping. Offered by S. O. McKennan & Son.
Local notes report a rain and hail storm on Sunday afternoon. Residents attended events including a hall game. Elbert Dehaven moved stock to pasture Saturday. W O H Chenoweth planted potatoes Wednesday. Mrs Ruth Kinder and Arminta Bryant visited Mrs Nellie Moffat Friday afternoon. Mrs Bert Murray and husband visited Mrs Dubois Tuesday. Wm Bryant of Dublin called on friends Tuesday. J W Dubois and Wy Caenoweth attended Red Men doings Tuesday night. A cool spell followed the hail.
Mr Charles Baker and Mr Phillpot of Milton were callers on Ake. George Brattan visited last Sunday morning. Leander Kirtley lost a valuable horse last week. Misses Mary Simphins and Maite Moffett spent a weekend with Miss Ethel Brattan. Dave Daniels assists William Woods. William Shepler and family joined Abe McPerven at Pharsdies. Mrs Abe Simpkins and daughter Mary attended the Country Comfort Club at Mrs H L Frosts. Ben Copeland had a fine horse last Monday. Leander Kirtley and family attended church at Village Creek Sunday. Miss Thressa Williamson spent last week with her parents near Springersville.
County Commissioners met to plan a survey of bridge sites after bids were received. Survey details and a related advertisement delay push to next week. They consulted Rush County Manager A B E Stuart to estimate costs. Birth announcements add local town news. residents from Grand Avenue and North Astern Avenue noted.
Notice to Passaic County Indiana council members to assemble in the County Auditor's office at 1 30 p m on May 7 190s for making special appropriations. Jasper Kennedy, Auditor.
Valparaiso University in Indiana will launch two summer terms starting May 12 and June 0, each lasting twelve weeks, under state accreditation for preparing teachers across all classes A B and beyond. The schedule includes regular and review programs in all subjects offered during the year.
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