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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
6
Hamiltonians edged Krebs 3 to 2 as Halterman starred for Hamilton in a tight KO League contest at Krebs new park. Connersville struggles were noted while Dayton and Cambridge City games loom for Krebs, with Halterman delivering the decisive plays.
Anson B. Miller resigns after twenty one years as clerk at Turkenkoph tobacco store. J C Turkenkoph presents him a gold chain engraved 1887 to 1908 and praises his loyal service. Miller leaves to campaign for sheriff. Robert Kellar and Harry Logan named as successors.
The Cambridge City club has two losses this season, to Connersville and Newcastle. Brinker, new Hoosier and ex- Kred, starred yesterday driving two clean binges. O'Brien released by the Hoosiers is unfit, Maxwell to cover second. Hamilton crowd about 1,000. Feigert mishap cost a tally, and O'Brien slow to run out a hit hurt. Morgan and Platterman praised for his play. Witthefellow impresses with hitting. Middies beaten by Wiedemanns as Wahn et al. fell to Dasytcn.
A reflective poem describes mourners lining the curb and church steps for a hearse as roses are laid on the casket. The speaker questions what lasting meaning remains after death and contrasts public honor with private worth and persistence beyond the grave.
In a Palladium sourced dispute Wilfred Jessop County Prosecutor warns against using prosecutors for general delinquent tax collection. He argues only after due notice and specific law can fines and costs be pursued and asserts some taxpayers deserve protection from arrest due to limited personal property.
A thief attempted to steal Abe Anderson’s horse and buggy near Liberty after first trying to sell a church debt relief scheme. The vehicle earned 460 dollars in a later chase before being abandoned as authorities in Cincinnati were notified. The report also covers the dedication of the Columbia M E Church and a large fundraising dinner raising 404 dollars.
The Hagerstown fair closes after a week of solid attendance and solid votes of satisfaction. Despite predictions of failure due to lack of saloons, exhibitors and visitors praised the attractions and racing, with no money lost and improved prospects for next year.
The funeral for Valentine Snider was held this morning at his east Third Street home. Rev. C Burkhardt led the service attended by many friends and neighbors with music by Mrs. Myrtle Folks and Mrs. G C Boees. Pallbearers named White, McCombs, Mathes, Kennedy, Melwellips and Letlinewoell accompanied the procession to Fairfield Cemetery for interment. The article also includes political analysis of Bryan’s 1896 and 1900 presidential bids, noting state-by-state majorities and declining support.
Local notes discuss a drought like season affecting bee populations and the aging bee tree. Farmers in Payette County weigh factors such as seed quality and market prices while evaluating the proverb’s truth about abundance this year.
The account recalls how Harry Burton Tatt was called Willie at home, Bill at Yale, and how a Farnam Hall dorm prank sparked a campus chorus. Judge Watt later joked about audience with reporters calling him Mr Secretary.
Fragmented text discusses school funds and a loan, mentioning financial terms and possible approvals. Key entities appear as places and people though obscured in OCR. The readable parts suggest a municipal or district financing note with unclear specifics.
In the Payette Circuit Court 18th October term the administrator de bonis non George Cain filed final settlement with vouchers for the estate of Willaamut Snider deceased. The court will examine the accounts on October 5 1908 at Connersville inviting heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the accounts distribution should not be approved. Clerk William F. Sparks officiates.
In the Pavett Circuit Court Indiana the executor Jeserc Hatton presents a partial settlement of the will for the estate of Wil lista HE Hatton deceased. The dated October term sets examination for October 8 2008 to approve the accounts vouchers and distribution. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Clerk Doug Woelstam Sparks notes the date and court seal.
The article lists 1908 township expenditures and tax levies by the Trustees of Jennings Township Fayette County. It details total expenditures of 1025.70 and total tax of 19 cents per hundred dollars, with separate lines for township, tuition, library, and special school expenditures and related taxes. Signed by George Bo Riebsonrwer, treasurer, dated July.
The trustee of Orange Township Payette County invites voters to an advisory board meeting at the township hall on September 1 at 2 pm to review proposed expenditures for 1908. Township costs total 800 dollars with a 20 cent tax rate per hundred. other items include tuition, special school tax, road taxes, additional road taxes, poor expenditures, and overall totals of 708.07 with a per hundred dollar levy to be set.
An unclear text fragment discusses preventing appendicitis and mentions digestive issues. The readable parts imply home remedy ideas but lack coherent details or reliable guidance. The source text is damaged and does not provide usable medical advice or clear entities.
A Lexington Ky shopper extols Blue Grass Poultry Remedy claiming it kept her flock healthy and free of sickness. She vows to never be without the product as long as she raises poultry.
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