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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
5
Mrs. Dan Jones sustained severe burns while rescuing her daughter Zella from a gas burner fire on a Tuesday evening. Zella, 13, escaped unharmed as her clothing caught fire, while Mr. Jones helped and received minor burns. Dr. John Chitwood treated Mrs. Jones, with the incident believed caused by clothing fanning flames from the hot plate.
Rock Island System announces lowered fares to California with just 733.00 from Chicago and reduced rates from all points. Daily tourist cars run Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco via El Paso. Through cars with no en route changes. request brochure “Across the Continent via Tourist Sleeper” for full details. J. F. Powers, T. V. A. and 10 Claypool Bldg, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Columbus Greensburg and Richmond Traction Company reveals a 1 million dollar capital after filing articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Officers named include James Hollowell president Harrig Holland vice president Charles N Wilson secretary Milton O Reeves treasurer. Charles N Wilson chosen manager general counsel Thomas J Davidson named. Work on the road starts next spring once frost ends.
Yesterday afternoon Harvey Piper and a hired hand Fosher were unloading hay from a wagon bound for the Stone livery barn when the wagon tipped. Fosher was buried under hay but escaped with minor injuries. cause blamed on a too short wagon and misstep.
A fifteen year old boy, Oren George, on Fifth Street, was injured while hunting when a cockle bur lodged in his windpipe. Two physicians were needed to remove the foreign substance. The procedure required care and the patient was not fully recovered the next day, with lingering effects likely.
Washington dispatch notes Congressman James E. Watson of Indiana blocks full retirement pay for Merrimac hero Richmond Pearson Hobson. Watson argues against setting a bad Navy precedent, while Judge J H Bankhead seeks re‑election in Alabama with Hobson as a challenger.
John A. Dunn long a resident of this city died after a stroke at his Columbus Ohio home Friday. He lived here fifteen years and was foreman at the Indiana Ferture factory finishing department. An Odd Fellow of prominence he is survived by a widow and three children. The Kinders near Longwood reported a happy Thanksgiving.
Beverley and Lone Hair slip into a river to flee through a hostile forest. Beverley gains aid from the white warrior and learns Lone Hair plans to guide him toward Vincennes while avoiding pursuit as dawn nears.
A compact item from the December 6 1903 issue notes events and notices in local circles. The readable fragment mentions standard social or civic items typical of a daily paper page from that era.
The court appoints a commissioner to sell real estate in Connersville Indiana. Defendants include Charles Witnhie and others. Public sale to be held at the north door of the Court House on a date to be announced.
On Wednesday December Sth 903 a tract in Fayette county Indiana in the Blaze of Indiana is offered. The parcel includes Lot thirty-two in Basil McCaunn's Hastomersville plat and parts of the north west quarter of section fourteen township fourteen range thirteen with detailed metes and bounds. The tract totals fifty five acres four tenths with certain lots excluded and includes parts of East Connersville. Terms: one third cash, remainder in one and two years with interest, notes secured by first mortgage. Sale at 2 pm. Commissioner Benjamin Oh Ghifeiem.
Notice states Isabel Fleming appointed administratrix of Alfred Clawson's Indiana estate by the Fayette County Circuit Court. The estate is described as solvent. Dated November 16.
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