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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
6
A 1903 divorce filing involving Rev. David Hedges is recalled alongside a factory accident where Floyd Hooper suffered a broken jaw after a machine misfed a part. The report also notes a Meeker death in Muncie and a temperance push for county local option in Indiana.
C D Beck's peach orchard east of the city was looted by unknown thieves last night. Fifteen to twenty bushels of peaches were stolen as thieves used the bright moonlight to shake trees and remove fruit. Earlier thefts include about forty young chickens and other smaller losses in the same area.
Letters remaining at the Connersville Indiana post office for the week ending August 10 1908 include Waterman Adkinson Prof Earl Colvin Charley Denver Mrs H H Hudson Blanchard B Kenney Gee Kincade D M Lingle Samuel Looks Mrs John Lopen J P L Murray Miss Ruth Nelson Bessie Belsinger Mr Scott Lewis Silvia Hiram Stinson Mrs Mthel Williams and Mrs Harry Walker.
Sheriff Cyrus Jeffrey seeks admission of Harry Robinson to a state asylum after a year in jail for murder. The county jail houses him as insane, while others are moved to asylums. Jeffrey worries the jail fails to meet his needs and may appeal to the governor for placement in a suitable institution.
Mrs Edith Alexander was crossing the Big Four rail crossing at Third Street this afternoon when the hind wheels of her buggy were struck by a backing northbound freight caboose. She remained in the buggy, uninjured except for fright, as the wheels broke. The crossing bell was reportedly repaired yesterday, though Mrs Alexander says it was not ringing. Agent Phifebaum arranged a four‑horse rig to take Mrs Alexander and her provisions home. The horse stood quiet after the collision.
Edgar Hoover son of John Hoover living south of New Castle was shot during a hunting trip by companion Bert Straits who mistook his brown hat for a game animal. He suffered twenty five shot wounds but doctors say he is out of danger and recovering.
The advertisement claims most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It states the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is gentle without gripe or eute. Refuse substitutes, O. McKeanan & Son.
Richmond Ind August 11 The Department of Agriculture refused to act on a petition by thousands of Wayne county residents asking the government to build a mile or more of turnpike as a standard for future roads. The government will send road experts to supervise if the county funds materials and labor. The county may reject the offer next year and build a stretch under government supervision.
A fragmented note outlines trips to Riverview on three carts for park development and upcoming events in Chicago this weekend.
Cambridge City hosts a decisive win over Warne Stei led by Bladternoran who pitched steadily into the ninth. Cooper, Richmoend, Thomas and Becker powered the offense as Cambridge City pulled away with five runs in the final frames.
A strong crowd watched Connersville defeat Linaret by a fine game at Whitewater Park. Kuhn and Dix pitched well for the Tigers and Laurel, Halterman and others contributed solid defense. Halterman plans to remain with the Hoosiers as Thomas likely takes first base regularly.
Anxious to prove a point the Brewers accuse remonstrances of swaying Dekalb county politics. Four months ago no threat existed yet a united Democratic front nears victory while a crafty Republican strategist allegedly misleads former leaders into opposing the party.
Fayette residents rally for a township fundraiser as Conner Ville citizens join to support annual Free Pay drive. Two factory teams will clash in a charity baseball game to aid the local cause with proceeds aiding families and the community effort praised by association officers.
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