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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
An I. & C. Traction official said extension from Connersville to Hamilton hinges on New York capital financing. He noted the road performs better now and would start work immediately if funds materialize, possibly by spring. route likely via Liberty, with President Henry away on vacation.
Miss Edith Fiant living on Eleventh street fell in the stairway while not fully awake and rolled down thirteen steps. She was attended by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Pattison, bruised and scratched with possible internal injuries. condition serious but hopes for recovery.
We express gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and burial of our wife and daughter WILLIAM JEFFERIES. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald.
Many friends gathered at George Cain's funeral held yesterday afternoon at his home near Nulltown. Rev W F Smith preached a brief comforting sermon. Pallbearers P H Kensler Richard Wait B F Thiebaud Reese Eby E Murphy Charles Thomas carried the casket. burial followed at the city cemetery after services.
A severe storm struck Waterloo township last night wrecking Richard McMullen’s barn. Twelve hundred bushels of wheat, 60 tons of hay, and tools were burned with a total loss around $4,000. Insurance covered $3,500 across hay, grain, and barn. No livestock perished beyond several chickens.
Thomas Bruner aged 73 died suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin near Peppertown after returning from Niagara Falls. Born in Philadelphia he lived near Alpine where he ran a grain mill and later spent years in business there. Surviving are two sons Thomas of Lynn Kansas and Charles of Mexico. He was a former Republican candidate for county treasurer. His remains were sent from Indianapolis to his son in Kansas.
Three weeks of heavy travel prove oil a dust suppressant. Vine street and Main are oiled with Rockefeller Brown praised by housewives. Citizens pledge funds and volunteers to oil Fountain street and nearby routes before the fair, aiming to reduce dust and protect paint.
Miss Pearl Thomas and Mr. K K McCrory wed at the Thomas home in Indianapolis style ceremony. Rev Elmer St Chain performed the vows as guests from nearby city attended. A reception and wedding feast followed with many presents and plans to settle in a Twelfth Street apartment.
Reverence the simple and natural and demand of every common thing that it shall bloom into fine results in your soul and in your influence on the world.
The Hurst Merrill party camping on East Fork north of Brownsville rode out a fierce storm Thursday evening. Wind hail and rising water battered their low tent as they moved to the Paddock home nearby for shelter and a hearty breakfast the next day.
Richmond Palladium notes local talk on planting trees along county highways to conserve natural resources and possibly generate revenue. It cites Roosevelt’s influence, questions spacing for drainage, and suggests trees could mark road boundaries while preventing erosion, with examples from the New Paris pike.
An army of riders arrived in Indianapolis to complete the two day endurance run from Cleveland. Sixty four riders started the final leg and fifty two checked in at the Denison Hotel with scores compiled by the technical committee. Several riders suffered minor incidents but no major accidents marred the journey. John De Salvo of Chicago and John McCarver of Indianapolis led arrivals with cheers from east Ohio street crowds.
The article describes several old cooling techniques. It explains wrapping a yellow bottle in a damp cloth to create evaporative cooling, noting the water grows cooler as the day heats. It mentions porous earthen jars in Mexico and Cuba and damp-wrapped vegetables stored in cellars to stay firm.
The will and related probate matter involve George Cain and Mary J. Sibrite with Clerk Sraath, detailing estate debts and asset disposition. Executors and heirs are named, with proceedings dated as drawn in March, notes of debts and custody of estate assets.
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