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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
Mrs Minnie Norman was granted absolute divorce from A Gorman, a Cincinnati businessman, in Hamilton county court this morning. The settlement provides $1000 annually until his death, after which she becomes an heir to his estate. the trial was private with no contest from Mr Norman.
The Shelbyville Chronicle reports Grace Stevens wife of George Stevens of Connersville, left her husband after two months of marriage and is believed hidden in Shelbyville. Police monitor William Sheets home to locate the runaway. A railroad ticket from Connersville to Shelbyville and a train sighting are noted.
An advert promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to strengthen the kidneys and prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken promptly, with O. McKen gan & Son listed as agents.
A county and city officials team mixed with lawyers in a Jim-clicker style contest ended after nine innings tied 26 to 26. Cal Ochiltree led with three baggers and a home run while Dick Elliott and Hyatt Frost showcased versatility. Umpire resigned amid crowd dissatisfaction as spectators cheered the quirky close.
Mr. J F Creamer completed the city directory copy and counted the city proper population at 7346, excluding north of Twenty second street in Harrison township. Suburban blocks add 400 500 people, estimating a total near 7449 with a net gain of 713, reflecting Creamers census experience.
A tribute mourns Edgar O'Hair as a kind generous and principled lawyer revered for intellect justice and courtesy. George L Gray notes his calm reasoned approach and fearlessness in court while lamenting his sudden death at Crown Hill and the loss to his circle and race.
Dred. Br. Buttee reports Watson and Judge Sparks returning from Rushville to Shelbyville. They spend time at a drug store, drinking ice water, and then play croquet with Rev. Ma. Pevis, pastor of the Methodist church. The doctor notes they are brown as berries and in championship form.
The Cambridge City Tribune reports that Mr. John H. Lackey's trotting horse Humane, valued at $3,000, was frightened by an interurban car on Mt. Auburn Street and crashed into a telephone pole. Driver Owen Dillon Jr. was badly injured, with a broken collarbone, as the cart tipped and the horse died after fleeing into an orchard.
A son was born to Glen Zell and wife this morning, becoming Mrs. Emmaline McCready’s seventh grandchild. All seven are grandsons and Republicans. She jokes she would like a granddaughter sometime.
Helen Barbara Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs George Williams born Oak Forest Indiana August 1887 died July 22 1906 Connersville life two years married to Lawrence Bridgford they had a one week old son she left husband baby father mother three sisters one brother three half sisters and eight half brothers and many relatives and friends mourn loss
A blaze on the Joseph Horton farm four and a half miles south of Rushville destroyed a large barn and killed five valuable horses. The fire started about 12:30 am and, by the time of discovery, had made the building and its contents unrecoverable.
A Davenport Iowa woman writes that a twelve year severe cold turned asthma and was relieved by Foley’s Honey and Tar after doctors failed. She credits one fifty cent bottle with curing her asthma and saving years of suffering, endorsed by agent 8. O. McKennan & Son.
A collection of testimonials from C B Newhof F B Richards and John Nirmamo tout Peruna as an effective remedy for kidney and bladder catarrh. They claim relief from irritation lassitude and chronic illness and endorse Peruna as a non narcotic long lasting treatment with permanent effects.
Dr. O. F. Fleener of Knightstown announces a chemical inhalant that allegedly kills the tubercular bacillus without harming lung tissue. He cites successful cases of advanced consumptives improving under his treatment and air open-air methods, with sputum reportedly free of germs upon microscopic exam.
The Indianapolis News reports Democrats in the First district plan joint conventions for Vanderburg Warrick Spencer Gibson Knox Posey counties to precede the August 1 congressional gathering in the fairgrounds. Over 400 delegates promised, with bands from Washington Petersburg Winslow and Hendricks Club Evansville. Leaders fear Thomas Taggart’s attendance will hurt the party amid temperance sentiment in Pike County following French Lick raids.
Elmer Parsons of Harrisburg seeks turf glory with his promising mare Violet. The horse, valued highly after spurning a $1000 offer, is slated to appear at Roberts Park during the September fair.
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