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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
4
Local and personal items from the Aug 25 1909 issue note Mrs. Charles Kingery and Mrs. L D Moore visiting, J J Henry visiting relatives, and a Pontiac Michigan trip. It mentions a picnic at Roberts Park, updates on Alfred N Henry’s health, Governor Harmon praised for Cincinnati railway management, and a report on the Decatur county fair plus a Whitewater park baseball game with the Pies Tigers vs Al-Professionals.
Monday's Daily reports a flurry of small town movements. Lester's Busy Store in Glenwood sees shoppers and visitors as Ab Crosson attends to affairs in the city. Numerous residents travel, visit relatives, and attend fairs and vacations, including John Sparks heading to Seattle and Rev Wilson visiting family. Several families and individuals are noted in social calls and travel across nearby counties.
Local notices from Nulltown Logansport and nearby areas include Mrs. Fred White visiting relatives, Mrs. F M Parker transacting business, John Porter improving after illness, L P Porter family visiting, Russel Porter returning home, Mrs. G M Wilson visiting New Salem, Burl Eddy returning from Orange trip, John Henry recovering from a serious illness, Carl Gibbs transacting business, Mrs. Natibos Wallets town visit, marriage license for George W Dudwedanu and Havel Cutpmins, wedding expected tonight, plus a $5 cash prize for the best draft stallion at the Pree Fair with S Merrifield and judges including Pam Caldwell.
A six year old named Charlie, with a beard, watches a man preparing for a circus parade. He nudges his father and says the elephant is singing, a moment described as remarkable.
The Fayette County Free Fair plans an amphitheatre seating project at Whitewater park to fund the Girls' Drill and related track events. Rex Yale and Blower Company teams play a benefit game with ten cent admission to support the grand stand and fair programs. Proceeds fund fair improvements and crowd entertainment, with seats expected to boost attendance and revenue for the community.
Andrew JF Rieman as executor of Subbina Adams will sell at public sale on September 18, 1909 at the northeast door of the Connersville court house Fayette County Indiana. Described property includes lots 10 and 31 in Basil McCann's East Connersville plat with a 10 rod wide strip off the south end of lot 31. About 7.44 acres with a two story brick dwelling barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, one third in notes at 6 percent interest due in two years, remaining one third in two years. Purchaser to secure notes by first mortgage on the property and insure improvements for at least $1,000 with proceeds to the mortgagee. Purchaser may pay extra cash on sale day to reduce note amounts. Property at the home place in Connersville. Signed Andrew J Rieman executor.
A teacher asks what is the best and hardest thing to do in life. A timid student raises a hand and says the best is to get married, reflecting simple insight from a classroom moment on truthfulness and life choices.
Notice declares sale of gravel road bonds by Samuel E. DeHaven Fayette County Treasurer on the Sth day of September TH09 for $5 605 bearing 4 1 2 percent annual interest from June 10 1909 paybable semi annually. Bids may be rejected for noncompliance.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold plagued his business with hay fever symptoms. He found Foley's Honey and Tar cured him quickly after other medicines worsened symptoms. His wife also saw the same success. For chronic coughs and lung trouble it has no equal. Refuse substitutes. O. McKennan & Son.
The Fayette Circuit Court of Indiana issues notice in a partition action by Phenies L Kerr against Glayds H N Burk Morris Rigor Cecil Rigor et al. Defendants Morris Rigor and Cecil Rigor are nonresidents. they must appear October 4, 1909, in Connersville to answer or demur. Clerk William E Sparks signs the notice dated July 30, 1909.
Fayette Circuit Court in Fayette County Indiana has appointed the undersigned as executor of the estate of George Cain deceased. The administration is open in the probate docket and creditors may present claims according to law.
Fayette Circuit Court clerk records notice of administration for the estate of Joseph I Little deceased. Sarah Little is named executrix and the filing date is August 12 1909. The notice asserts the estate is expected to be solvent.
The stand will cost about 7000 dollars and be ready for the chairs within two days. The iron work is finished and the roof is nearly complete.
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