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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
3
Edwards & Murray notes a paint sale at Leiter's, priced at 1.35 per gallon, with belts up to 50c selling at 10c. Social mentions include visits by Martin Wagner and others, a birth, real estate ad on Vine street, and local moves and travels among residents.
Local notices announce big paint reductions at Edwards & Murray and new trimmings at Shera & McIntosh. Residents Giots visit Mrs Louise Lewis near Fairview, while James Dickey seeks rheumatic treatment in Martenville. Homer Eddy shifts from barbering to hay mowing on a nearby farm. Ed Kennedy and wife visit Blooming Grove after arriving from Pittsburgh. English plaids sell well as fashion calls draw crowds.
A daughter was born this morning to J. oS. Petro and wife on Vine Street in Connersville. It is their first child and considered a happy event. John Snider, local rural route carrier, returns from a three week fishing vacation in Pippecanor and Wabash rivers and visits in the north central part of the state. The Measuring Social by Lyons Station Christian church ladies at Rudy Hall was a social and financial success, netting a neat sum. R. H. Smiley and family, guests of L. D. Springer in Fairview township, traveled to Chicago this afternoon before returning home to Hot Springs Arkansas.
A medal contest in oratory will be a feature at Thursday's fair program directed by Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley of Liberty and Indiana W. C. T. U. Union County schools will participate with a strong class representation from the county.
The Lebanon club defeated Connersville 3 to 0 at Whitewater Park as Connersville endured a tough defeat despite early rally attempts. Lebanon fielded brilliantly and hit well with Blankenbaker supported by strong defense and pitcher Lindsly.
The tenth annual McCann reunion gathered about seventy guests at Herbert Taylor’s home near Yankeetown. Edward McCann of Indianapolis acted as patriarch. the day featured socializing, a lavish dinner, and a photograph by Lon Cooley. Attendees came from Indianapolis, Rushville, Dublin, Falmouth, Clermont, St. Paul, and nearby areas, with many distant relatives joining the celebrants.
The ad touts Summer and Fall merchandise with low prices. It highlights jackets skirts and hats as the latest styles and invites shoppers to visit the store for savings and a welcoming atmosphere.
David Robinson and his wife and son, Mrs. Erastus Robinson, Lewis Robinson, Willard Robinson and wife, Mrs. Eli Robinson, Emery and Pearl, will hold a family reunion next year at the home of Wm. Greenwood near Raleigh in Rush County.
Fredrick Malone dies from injuries after a horse kicks him in the abdomen while handling a mean disposition horse at Elmer Warner's farm north of the city. He dies at home after a noon incident. funeral set for Monday at Frank Warner's home with Rev. J. C. Burkhardt officiating and Valley Grove interment.
H. L. Ludlow builds an addition to his farm residence in Fairview township. This fall his son-in-law Jamie Ochiltree and Ludlow’s wife will live in part of the house and Ochiltree will manage the farm.
District Court of the District of Ladians announces Wrenick Ward and Joseph B Wrennick declared bankrupt. First creditors meeting at Connersville Indiana on September 10 at 1 in the afternoon to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Claims proven under Section 6 may be filed prior to the date. Daed at Newnate August 1904 Chay OC Horr Referee in Bankruptcy Fe Dissence W Nichols Atty for Bankrupt.
Estate of Herman Fuchs deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been duly issued by the circuit court of Fayette county to the executor of the estate. The estate is reported to be solvent. Dated August 1908.
A small article and device for supporting flowers is described as part of a new patent effort by Edward Heine and associates. The firm lists Heine as president and Reiman as secretary with plans to manufacture 15,000 units per ten hours at a chosen city site. The device was demonstrated at a Florist convention and shown to wholesale houses.
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