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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
7
Vic Wise reports a successful wheat threshing of nine hundred sixty bushels in six and a half hours under favorable conditions. The yield per acre averaged about twenty two bushels with good quality. Amid local social notes, births and visits are recorded in Greensburg and nearby towns.
Friday's page reports Miss Mary Atetms visiting relatives, and Sa nders family plans moving to Indianapolis. It notes the appraisal of Sabina Adams estate real estate at 5000 dollars, plus two suicides and one attempted death in a week. Louis Riebsomer turns 72 with siblings visiting. local residents travel to the fair and nearby towns for events.
A fragmented local page notes Dr. Williamis of Chieneo vacationing with relatives in Conmonsville and a Chicago dental supply issue. It mentions Miss Jelaiston visiting from Chicago, Myrtle Shera obituary, and J. O. B. Jones visiting Andersonville. Also reports a Cincinnati River accident near Broad Ripple with Mrs Williams and Miss Patterson. Frank Quinn’s 75th birthday, and bids for a new school furnace contract in Connersville.
Local obituary records Valentine Snider a carpenter and contractor of nineteen years in the area. He died after a brief illness leaving a widow three brothers two sisters and twelve children, with funeral services planned in Franklin County and a church service in this city.
Dr Hartley reports life duration far above average with many elderly residents. The State Board of Health notes aging figures and deaths among long-lived residents, comparing counties and listing notable centenarians and mortality trends for the year 1907.
A damaged OCR passage describes a young man named Thugsing confessing to forgery theft bribe taking record destruction and other crimes. It laments his upbringing and delusions and notes remorse after discovery and impending consequences.
The article discusses experimentation with wooden coin boxes to collect postage during cold weather. Carriers would not collect coins if patrons refuse to use the new boxes, causing hardship for those unable to pay on time. The plan aims to ease delays but hinges on patron participation and practical acceptance.
A traction engine operated by Mr Nien broke a gas main in a city street while attempting to move. The event caused a dangerous rupture and injuries to the operator as witnesses described the chaotic scene with the engine applying pressure. Emergency crews attended, the main eventually contained, and investigations began into the engine’s operation and safety procedures.
A garbled report from Logansport Logan County discusses school funding and equalization. It references Marion and Payette counties and an ongoing statewide push for fair share distribution of school funds.
A translated sounding report notes Edward Tatts and others engaging in New York politics. It mentions candidates, viewpoints, and a weekly column style critique. Howard and William are referenced amid a broader discourse on political alignment and media influence.
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