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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
2
Gillet E. Gordon of Riverside California explains in detail how the city and county oil roads. He describes bed preparation with gravel and silt, laying asphalt, sprinkling oil, and sand finishing. He notes quantities, materials, and ordering to smooth and preserve oiled streets and country roads.
A note from Gordon confirms the sender's claim and asserts the above statements as correct to the superintendent of steers.
Mina Julia E Newkirk longtime Brookville teacher dies at age after years of ill health at her Eastern Avenue residence. Born in Conneraville she lived in the city all her life with sister Misa Fanny Newkirk at her side. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from the residence with Dr T H Willis of the First M E K Church officiating.
A New Bremen fair feature milks thirty cows simultaneously by electricity. The attraction could draw crowds for its duration, but observers wonder how the cows would be kept secure during the performance. President Roots should secure this exhibit.
The notice promotes Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation claimed to stimulate the liver and bowels and restore natural action. It warns against substitutes and notes McKennan & Son as the agents.
Hon James B K Watson gave a renowned address at Roberts Park during the Old Settlers annual reunion. Rev Jesse Miller spoke on Austin B Claypool’s life and values. The gathering featured singing led by local ministers and a formal officers slate for the coming year.
The Winona Assembly Review reports a prayer chain hoax flooding a popular resort with letters promising calamities if recipients do not participate. The threat has ruined hundreds of women's summer enjoyment, though many women ignore the letters and the chain is being broken by skeptical men.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding or protruding with refunds if Pazoint fails within six to fourteen days. The claim targets sufferers and offers a refund if not cured.
The sixteenth annual Pioneer Association of Fayette County met August 16 at Roberts Park with committees named for resolutions and organization. A long roll lists members over fifty who died in the past year, including Elizabeth German 90 and Sarah Brown 93, noting many aged 90 and above among the deceased.
Notice to Charlie Sturgall as non resident of Indiana that he must appear October 18 1806 or respond to Ade Sturgell s complaint No 6278 filed by Reuben Conner attorney in Fayette Circuit Court Connersville Indiana August 16 1804 Clerk Albert L Ohainmab seal of court
The Fayette county Pioneers' Association resolves to record the deaths of two esteemed charter members Austin B. Claypool and Milton Trusler. It extols their public spirit and steadfast service across church school and industry, extends condolences to their families, and pledges to uphold their moral standards.
A Evansville man recalls years of kidney and bladder trouble then relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits two bottles with restoring health and cites doctors' initial failures before finding relief through the product offered by S. O. McKennan & Son.
O L Beeson sold his interest in the Crescent Laundry to Frank E V Meyer, his business partner. He plans rest to restore his health and may manage his Milton area farm next year if strength returns. Meyer will continue to run the laundry and maintain its high standard.
Preliminary steps were taken today to place Mrs Downey near Alquina in an insane asylum. An inquest will be held Monday in Justice Cates office. Reports say the wife is in a pliable condition, the husband dissipates, and their thirteen year old son shows signs of waywardness and potential Reform School placement.
A naturalist argues hawks, though occasionally eating poultry, save farmers by destroying rats mice and moles, asserting each hawk is worth 650 dollars. He notes a farmer who burns a 50 dollar bill when shooting a hawk undermines its long term value.
J. F. Swift and his wife of Bentonville were in the city today for shopping and errands.
Notice is given that the Fayette Circuit Court of Fayette County Indiana has appointed Mamurl F Ruslor and Milton H Trusier as executors of the estate of Milton Trusier late of Fayette County Indiana deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Attest Albert L Curisaan Circuit Court Dated August 1 1900.
The interurban company will erect a 400 foot long steel bridge across Flat Rock river at St Paul. Forty one men at work as 32000 rivets are driven by hand. The bridge rises sixty feet above low water and will take six weeks to complete by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie.
Dr J. KR. Mountain was appointed surgeon and physician of the I. C. Traction Co today He also holds the same position with the C. H. & D. railroad keeping a dual medical role across two companies.
Frank Meek spent a few days in the city at Brownstone this week attending the Jackson county institute. He has been principal of the Freetown schools and plans to move there with his wife on September 10.
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