Queen of the Free Fair contest opens with ballot voting
Voting begins tomorrow with ballot boxes in local drug and cigar stores for Queen of the Free Fair. Any county young lady may run. lists include Gertrude Maley, Grace Bradford, Margaret Garrity and others. Additional candidates may be named later. some decline to be considered.
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Queen of the Free Fair
Connersville
Tomorow
Lsts
Gertrude Maley
Grace Bradford
Margaret Garrity
Ethel Backous
Essie Goble
Blanche Ball
Fern Hood
Kate Krusser
Ada Bell
Bess Sparks
Mez Pigman
Florence Achey
Isabel Heron
Grace Butin
Sophia Pepper
Bess Bosler
Louise Snider
Bessie Williams
Helen Newkirk
Lois Porter
May Strickler
Ivy Bertsch
Grace Manlove
Nellie Brown
Gertrude Meyer
Evening News
Tressie Peek
Columbia
Rena Curtain
Iva Bertsch
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited As Cure For Summer Cold
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana describes a three month summer cold that disrupted work. After hay fever symptoms and ineffective medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar cured him quickly. His wife also benefited from the remedy, promoted by O. McKennan & Son, Agents.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
O. McKennan & Son
Gold at Morristown as Badger Davis Finds Flakes
Badger Davis of Morristown finds several gold flakes in a ravel from a pit. He continues hauling gravel regardless, keeping to work.
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Badger Davis
Morristown
Bute
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
This old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if it fails and carries the E. W. signature on each box. The price listed is 2éc.
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E. W
Harrisburg Man Suffering Severe Bilious Attack
Ben Fieher of Harrisburg reports a severe bilious attack leaving him very ill and unable to attend daily duties.
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Ben Fieher
Harrisburg
Well Earned Rest for Rural Carriers
The Postoffice department grants rural carriers fifteen days paid vacation after one year of service. Those under a year receive one and a fourth days per month of service. Vacations are staggered by the postmaster to avoid concurrent leaves. All local carriers with over a year in service qualify for the full fifteen days.
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Postoffice Department
Miles K. Meffitt
Eauch
Robert Shields Dies at Beattie Native of Fayette County
Robert Shields born August 24 1823 five miles west of Connersville died after midnight at his sister Maggie Shields home on North Central Avenue due to senility. He lived in Beattie Kansas before returning to Indiana to live with his sister. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 from the Shields residence with Rev. George C Lamb officiating. interment in Lick Creek cemetery.
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Robert Shields
Maggie Shields
North Central Avenmue
Connersville
Faverite
Margaret Bulkley
Marshall County
Kansas
Beattie
Mr. Shields
John Orr
Indiana
Althaugh
Shields
George C. Lamb
Lick Creek Cemetery
Rumor of Attempted Killing Stirs City
A farm incident near Sherry's school house where a rabbit startled Wilson's horse led to a false tale of an assassination. The gunshot and pitchfork in the wagon caused a minor head wound but no further attack occurred. The News investigated and found the rumor baseless.
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William Wilson
Janes McCann
Wagey
Sherry
Dos
Connersville
Wilson
Richmond Woman Kills Intruder in Self Defense
A Richmond machinist Edward C. Reed, 37, was shot and killed Tuesday night by Mrs. William J. Sincoke at her home. Police say the shooting appears to be self defense after Reed allegedly grabbed her throat and forced a handkerchief toward her mouth. Reed ran about 25 feet before dying. Sincoke was not arrested.
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Edward C. Reed
Richmond
William J. Sincoke
Reed
Sincoke
Hoosier predicts Watson’s defeat in dubious Republican spread
The Hoosier claims Watson will lose to a Republican challenge, citing Hernly’s 800 Republicans forecast and alleging Ogden and Mechanicsburg will cast no votes for the Rushville congressman. It argues Watson shared blame for closing post offices and rails against federal decisions harming small towns.
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the Hoosier
Indianapolis
Watson
Hernly
Ogden
Mechanicsburg
Rushville
Postoffice Department
Jim Watson
San Francisco
Dog Tax Fund Pays for Chickens Damaged by Neighbor’s Dog
The Marion Chronicle reports a dog owned by A. E. Lawrence raided Humphrey Gauntt’s chicken coop killing four and injuring others. Trustee McFeeley was urged to compensate for damages, while the owner was warned the dog would be shot if disturbances continued.
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Marion Chronicle
A. E. Lawrence
Humphrey Gauntt
Mgr. Gantt
McPeeley
McFeele
Bryan Defeats Kern and Smith in Gablegram Tale
The article recounts a political intrigue involving Jot We Kern and Abetrz Greene meeting Wil Tian Jennings Brean in Europe to influence Bryan. A cablegram from Indiana Democrats Neri and Staith warned Bryan against pressuring Taggart to resign as head of the national Democratic organization after events at French Lick resort.
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Kern
Abetrz Greene
Wil- Tian Jennings Brean
Euurope
Theatium Tauwart
Neri
Staith
Europe
Iidiana
Bryan
Bryan and Hearst in Fight Across the Nation
The piece describes a struggle between William Jennings Bryan and David Henry Hilles over Bryan’s demand that Roger Sullivan resign from the National Democratic Committee. Sullivan defends his position, claiming only the national committee can expel him, while criticisms of Bryan and alleged misrepresentations are noted as stirring debates in Illinois politics.
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Willam J. Bryan
Roger Sullivan
National Democratic Committee
Hillness
Paer Bruen
Chicago
Sullivan
Myr
National Committee
Brean
Bryan
Mishal
Hind
Tlinois
Clementina Gonzales Restored to Health by Peruna
A letter from Clementina Gonzales of Guatemala praises Peruna claiming it restored her health after weariness sleep loss and loss of appetite. She says after a half bottle and three weeks of use she regained strength to resume studies. The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio offers free literature on catarrh.
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Clementina Gienzales
Hotel Provincia
Guatemala
C. A
Cleveland Ave
Chicago
Peruna
Clementina Gonzales
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbusg
Ohio
Ture
Hunters Abundant in Rumbls Amid Farm Tension
Squirrel hunting braves the woods as hunters praise permits from farmers to avoid trespass. Farmers patrol lands while campers thin out along East and West Forks. Many locals predict improved days as cooler weather approaches.
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Hense
Cablegram Aims to Prepare Bryan for Emissary Visit
The sender planned Bryan to be ready for the visitors with facts to argue confidently. A letter outlining advantageous details was written to Bryan. Since Kern and Smith traveled by slow ship and mail favors the swift vessel, the letter may reach Bryan before the Tageart party lands.
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Bryan
Kern
Smith
Europe
United States
Reaels
Wheat and Stock Checks Service at F. and M. Trust Co
The F and M Trust Co invites customers to bring wheat and stock checks for credit or cash. The bank notes it was the first to pay interest and to stay open Saturday night for customer convenience.
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F. and M. Trust Co
Francis T. Roots
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation Relief
An article promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims regular use stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowels function, and is gentle without nausea or griping. Advertisements by McKennan & Son, agents.
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Orino
McKennan & Son
Jasper Davis Farm Sold to Will Fox in East Connersville
Will Fox of East Connersville purchased the Jasper Davis farm west of the city. The 102 acre property, regarded as one of the county’s best small farms, will be kept as an investment with Fox continuing in the well drilling business he has run for several years.
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Will Fox
Connersville
Jasper Davis
Will
Mrs. Elizabeth Marson Dies in Covington Visit
Mrs. Elizabeth Marson, mother of Cambridge City business men, died in Covington Kentucky during a visit to a sister. A native of England, she came to Cambridge City with her husband in 1850 at the age of 4 years.
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Marson
Elizabeth Marson
Cambridge City
Covington
Kentucky
England
Parsonage Leader Receives Two Oil Paintings
Rev Mesker who heads St Gabriel parsonage received two oil paintings this week. One depicts a Western scene and the other a study in pansies. They are being framed at Young bookstore and available for viewing by art lovers.
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Mesker
St. Gabriel Parsonage
Young
Brutal infant murder uncovered near Knightstown
A two or three day old girl was killed by a blunt instrument and left in a paper wrapped basket under the bridge over Blue River between Knightstown and Raysville. The identity of the perpetrator is unknown as officers investigate the grisly case. The basket was found by boys Monday afternoon and showed signs of decomposition.
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Knightstown
Blue River
Raysville
Picnic outing for Mrs Ochiltree’s class at Lyons Station
Mrs W E Ochiltree led her First M E Church class to a Lyons Station picnic today. The young ladies performed two numbers on the program.
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Mre
W. E. Ochiltree
Lyons Station
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Citi
Fayette County
Wm. Wilson
Gablegram
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Hearst
Illinois
Roger
John S
Nebraska
Central America
Cable and Fast Mail
Babe Gruelly
Mnightstown
Ayer
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