Old Fayette settlers at annual picnic in Roberts Park
A large Fayette County Pioneers Association reunion drew many locals to Roberts Park. Rain dampened the afternoon but the program included Rev J T Jones, Mr James Watson of Rushville as orator on "Our Fathers," plus recitations, songs, and a memorial service for pioneers who died since last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Park
Fayette County
Lyons Station
Scholl
David Frant
Farelle County
America
J. T. Jones
Ethel Stewart
Jones
Alton Truster
J.C. Burkhardt
Truster
William E. Brown
San
Riley
Burkhardt
James E. Watson
Rushville
Watson
Our Fathers
F. T. Roots
D. W. McKee
Jesse Miller
Earl Williams
Jonathan Cain Laid To Rest In Connersville
The last rites for Jonathan Cain were held this morning at his residence on North Central Avenue. Rev. T. H. Willis and Rev. A. N. Marlatt officiated with a quartet singing hymns. Floral tributes included a gift of roses from municipal officers. Interment followed at the city cemetery with pallbearers Green Wood, Marshall Martin, R. G. Wait, John Wait, E. Sylvester and M. Fahey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Cain
Bishon
W. J. Cain
North Central Avenue
T. H. Willis
A. N. Marlatt
T. H. Stoops
J. W. Faulkner
Jesus
A. 8. Jackson
Connersville
Green Wood
Marshall Martin
R. G. Wait
John Wait
E. Sylvester
M. Fahey
Lost Ten Dollars At East Connersville Church
Charles Simpson, a plasterer at East Connersville M. E. church, reported $19 stolen from a coat pocket left in the pastor's study. He suspects no one in particular but notes local boys often loiter, hoping someone knows who took the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Simpson
Connersville
M. E
Mr. Simpson
Masons to Consider Addition to City Hall
Waren Lodge of Masons convenes Friday evening to review the building committee report on enlarging and beautifying the Masonic hall and redwood rooms on the second and third floors of City Hall in coordination with city plans to improve the fire department quarters on the same level. Blueprints and cost estimates will be presented, guiding possible final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren Lodge of Masons
Dlenge
Ito Pita
Masonic Hall
Redgo
Weeks Ae
Lodge
Still After Taggart Demand for Clean Party Leadership
The White County Democrat asserts most readers back ending gambling at French Lick and West Baden and say Taggart’s chairmanship weakens the Democratic Party. It would vindicate him if innocent, but loyally the party seeks a clean bill until his alleged issues are cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Democrat
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Taggart
French Lick
West Baden
Democratic National Committee
Another Good Man Gone Wrong From Kidney Ills
A reader cites A R Bass of Morgantown Indiana who suffered frequent nocturnal urination and backache before being cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad warns of delay in taking the remedy and credits agents 8. O. McKennan & Bon for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Indiana
O. McKennan & Bon
Large Mount Barn Destroyed by Fire Last Night
Fire destroyed the Mount Bros. barn near Roberts Park with sixty tons of hay corn and farming implements lost. Estimated value around 5000 dollars with about 3000 dollars insured. Suspected arson centers on a former tenant who allegedly threatened residents and claimed revenge. Authorities and insurers may pursue action if found responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Park
Tas Mount Bros
Mount Bros
Peter Volz Denies Burning Mount Barn Fire
Peter J. Volz told the News he had been a Mount Bros farm tenant for thirteen years and left a settlement that was satisfactory. He denies setting the Mount barn on fire Tuesday night and says he was in bed when the blaze started. He plans to go to Moorland to work on bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Volz
Mount Bros
Mount Brothers
Mount Barn
Mooreland
Merrell sells Central block stake to sister Minnie Norman
Frank P. Merrell sold his interest in the Merrell block at Central avenue and Fifth street to his sister Mrs. Minnie M. Norman. Norman plans to leave for Paris in a few days and Merrell, long a resident of Oakland California, intends to hire out his interests locally before departing for the west around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Merrell
Fifth and Central
Merrell
Central Avenue
Fifth Street
Minnie M. Norman
Paris
France
Oakland
California
City
West
Gompers Battle Over Labor Politics Draws Fire
The article charges Samuel Gompers and the Federation of Labor with steering labor politics toward Democrats while many union members and leaders in Indiana resist. It cites O. P. Smith of Logansport and other organizers as GOP nominees or sympathizers, threatening unity and support for the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Politiead
Laws Ludlow
LaWs
Ead
Federation
O. P. Smith
Logansnvort
Lindlow
Ope Oor
American Federation of Libor
Indiana
Coss
Pithiski Couties
American Federation
Washington
President Roots Expresses Surprise Over Queen of the Fair Contest
President Roots urges county young women to enter the Queen of the Fair contest and support the Fayette County Free Fair. He calls for patriotic effort to boost the fair’s success and keep the prize simple while inviting reentries and continued public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Roots
Ftks
Yvonne
Sep Youn
Mail Carriers to Inspect Rural Roads Under New Plan
Washington dispatch says the post office department will work with the department of agriculture and state highway officials to improve roads. Rural mail carriers will become road inspectors reporting road conditions to highway commissioners. if roads are bad, mail will not be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington Dispatch
W. Smith Injured in H. and C. Yards Incident
W. Smith a brake man with the company was severely injured in the yards here today while aiding in waking a train. He was struck on the head by a brake beam and rendered unconscious briefly. A deep gash about an inch long was cut in the side of his head. After medical attention he joined his train but may be out of service for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smith
X rays used on patient at Fayette Sanitarium
X rays were used this morning on the right arm of Russel Veatch son of Grundy Veatch at Fayette Sanitarium. The arm had prior breaks and the latest fracture showed slight displacement but no expected trouble from the healing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Sanitarium
Russel Veatch
Grundy Veatch
Farmer Finds Cash Hidden in Public Sale Rubbish
W M Kruwell of Seymour bought a rubbish filled washtub at a sale of Henry Meyer estate for ten cents. His son found a package with five twenty dollar bills among the contents, making Kruwell the rightful finder and claiming the money as part of the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Kruwell
Seymour
Henry Meyer
Kruwell
New Wheat Prize Offer for Best Daisy Flour Bread
Fred Snider of the Uhl and Snider mill offers a prize of 100 pounds of Daisy Patent Flour for the best loaf made from new wheat Daisy Flour. The flour must be obtained at the mill and contestants must inform Mr Snider of the flour’s intended use. The premium list cost, printed under mules, will be moved to Horses. The awarding date is Thursday September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snider
Uhl & Snider Mill
Mr. Snider
CURE COLD IN ONE DAY PROMOTES LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Claim promotes a cold cure in one day using laxative bromquinine tablets. Full price refund offered if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Evansville Man Claims Kidney Cure Relief
B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana reports five years of kidney and bladder troubles with severe weight loss and fatigue. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure allegedly provided first bottle relief and complete cure after the second bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Spiegel
Virginia St
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Q. McKennan & Son
Peruna Cures Officer in Forty Eight Hours
Chas. W. Bowman of the 4th M. S. M. Cav. Vols. reports rapid relief from a severe cold after using Peruna. He says he used it preventively and that his family also benefits. Bowman asserts Peruna contains no narcotics and invites free confidential medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Bowman
M.S. M. Cav
Lanham
Peruna
C. W. Bowman
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Mean Man at Everton
A young man and his visiting friend lost their way near Everton while seeking two nearby women. A prank sent them toward Bentley. after wandering miles they reached the ladies around 10 p.m. and were guided back to Connersville. One hat was lost in the commotion.
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Bentley Hills
Everton
Bentley Pike
Connersville
Laurel man accepts roots foundry post and moves family to city
Dick Ward of Laurel has accepted a position at the Roots foundry and today moved his family to the city, taking residence in a house on South Eastern Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ward
Laurel
Roots Foundry
South Eastern Avenue
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Park
Congressman Watson
New Church
Masons
Gity Hall
Henry
Maine
Mounts Barn
Peter Volz
News
Minnie Norman
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Roots
Miu Persens
Beta Didies
GC. W. Smith
Inc. H. & C. Yards
Russell Veatch
Lieutenant Bowman
Ville
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