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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1906

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Souvenir of Connersville by Rev Julius Schwarz

Connersville premier souvenir book titled Ven and Camera of Connersville aims to showcase the city. Rev Julius Schwarz, pastor of the First German Presbyterian, organized a 134 page volume with four departments including street views schools churches homes and industry. Copies priced from 25 to 125 cents with proceeds aiding the church.

Connersville Julius Foo Scehwara First German Presbyterian Church Sehwirs St. Leonis Soi Conversvilly Schwarz Tina Mve Free Fair Enterprise Cooley& Porter Harvey & Webb John M. Kellum J. Manz Engraving Co Chicago Hollister Bros

East Connersville Gun Club Clay Pigeon Shoot

The East Connersville Gun Club held a field shoot south of the school house with many participants. No high records were set though several veterans competed. the day was enjoyed and a small sum was added to the club's treasury.

East Connersville

Appelate ruling on in and out fees sparks county debates

Judge Myers in the Appellate Court reversed earlier rulings on sheriff in and out fees of twenty five cents per inmate for jail releases. The case began with the county commissioners and moved through circuits before reversal and a rehearing petition. A Supreme Court appeal may follow as sheriffs argue fees masked prisoner feeding costs at forty cents daily.

Miers Appelate Court Muanecie Star The Star Board of County Commissioners Starr Sade W. B. White Ito Supreme Court Suprise Myers

Bryan's Former Secretary Dupes Ashville Girls

Miss Dorothy Wisdom claimed to be William J. Bryan's former secretary and charged $400 for stenography lessons to sixteen girls. She vanished with an urgent telegram from a sick mother, delaying plans to send the students to employers. The pupils, sick and realizing the deception, will not back Bryans 1908 candidacy.

Dorothy EE. Wisdom Rushville William J. Bryan Miss Wisdom Bryanda

Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablet Ad Claims Quick Cure

An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. It states refund if it fails and notes a signature on each box. The copy is terse and product focused, typical of early drugstore ads.

W.ee

Route Feasibility Spurs Finance Backing for New Trail

A finance agent reports plenty of money available if the proposed route proves feasible. Chief Engineer Johnah Shafer and director George W. Davis joined Frank B. Heek to review the path from the southeast through Colubias to Richmond. The bonding house sent Heek to inspect, signaling strong interest if minor adjustments improve prospects.

Johnah Shafer Columbus and Richmond George W. Davis Tocaifieet Ireer Vlhey Frank B. Heek Rosers Bonding New York Mon Shafter Bavid Heck Shafer Leek Ile Shaler Flt. Roots Connersville

Bell Tries Same Game On J S Petro

Patrick Bell, a local era man, attempted a duplicitous sting on J S Petro, East Connersville merchant. He tried to pass a ten dollar bill for a single cigar, but Petro kept the ten and returned only 98 cents and a five dollar bill later, after a minor tangle. C F Creamer witnessed the exchange.

Patrick Bell J. Os. Petre Connersville Flo Mr. Bell Petro C. F. Creamer

The New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement

Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. S. QO. McKennnan & Son.

Foley S. QO. McKennnan & Son

Grover Stelle Returns From Morristown Thanksgiving Visit

Grover Stelle and his wife have returned from Morristown Indiana after spending Thanksgiving with friends and relatives.

Grover Stelle Morristown Ind

Administrator files $20,000 suit over deaths by live wire

Aen Daniels of Rushville, administrator for the estates of Reuben Boatright and William Pettiford, sues Charles Lb. Henry as receiver for the traction company for $10,000 in each case. Watson, Titsworth & Green are the plaintiffs attorneys.

Aen Daniels Rushville Reuben Boatright William Pettiford Charles Lb. Henry F, & ¢ Traction Company Watson, Titsworth & Green Pleintiuts

Liberty Traction Line Likely to Go East from Connersville

The Evening News reports Charles L. Henry president of the 1. & i. traction line met Liberty and Une residents in Padiumap olis this week to discuss a free right of way. Indications suggest the line will head east from Connersville toward Liberty, crossing the river near the bridge and following Main street toward East Connersville. If Liberty is chosen the southeast crowd expecting a more southern route will be disappointed.

Padiumapolis Charles L. Henrys Traction Myr. Henry Varion County Fountain Street Dayton Main Street Connersville Liberty

Alfred Kuhn Fined Small Amount in Federal Court

In Indianapolis federal court yesterday Alfred Kuhn of this city was fined 25 dollars and costs and given 90 days to pay. The charge stemmed from selling beer on the Free Fair grounds by the river last fall without proper tax receipts. Mrs Mary Miller also pleaded after purpure admission for the same offense and faced a hearing. December day Mallory arrived as he was leaving, with the case likely not heard yet.

Indianapolis Esterday Alfred Kahn Uncle Sim Kaul Ble Mary Miller Mallory

Indiana attorney jailed five years for silver dollar counterfeiting

William Bo Schwartz an Indianapolis attorney was sentenced to five years in prison for counterfeiting silver dollars.POL Pitzrerald founder of Pitz rerald Georgia was arraigned on charges tied to a weak fraud scheme linked to the narbine Georgia colony.

William Bo Schwartz Indiaanapolis Auttorney Pol Pitzrerald Pitzrerald Cleorgia Narbine Georgia

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Patent Advertisement

A druggable claim offers a guaranteed cure for itch bleeding and protruding piles. The PAZO ointment is marketed with a money back refund if it fails to cure within 6 to 14 days. Product is presented as a trustworthy treatment option with promotional assurance.

Robt Nevin Married Wife Claims His Body

A dispatch from Tioga Pennsylvania reports widow claims the body and effects of Robt Nevin of Connersville who died suddenly at a Allentown hotel. Efforts shift to locating a possible wife in Tiona and awaiting Gus Nevin to decide on burial in Connersville or Allentown with family consent.

Tioga Penn Robert Nevin Connersville Allentown Pennsylvania Albentown Nevin Tiona Petiess Buckley Adientown Mar Gus Nevin Rohereo

Remains of Robt Nevin Buried at Allentown

The relatives of Robert B. Nevin of Allentown Pa mourn a sudden death on Tuesday. They learn the body will be interred at Allentown by order of the Chief of Police. Marriage details traced to Tioga Pa and a telegram from Guts states burial will likely occur at Aberowtown, with mysteries surrounding the death.

Robt Nevin Allentown Robert BE. Newin Kino Kate Nevin Policw Adhere Town Adfentowana Tioga Marcius Nevin Renne Robert Aberowt

East Cornersville Man Sent To Soldiers Home In Marion

GOES Nelson Lewis an elderly East Cornersville resident travels to Marion Indiana to enter the Soldiers Home His wife Mrs Lewis will be cared for by son Oliver Lewis and Mrs Harley Haskell Both are aged and rely on pension and charity The husband has cancer on his right cheek and awaits medical treatment at the Home Mrs Fred Perin visits her parents in Alpine this afternoon

Nelson Lewis East Cornersville Marion Indiana

AX Guts Off a Toe in Woods Accident

Richard Shuttleworth, living with Rank Edwards, was in the woods with his team three miles north of the civ cutting walnut timber. While handling an ax he slipped on a log and the axe cut off one toe and injured another. relatives from Mamese cote down yesterday and he remained contaminated.

Richard Shuttleworth Rank Edwards Civ Legoon Mamese Cote Sesterdat Uecontaimied Chemante

Traveling Game Wardens Arrest Brookville Hunters

Two traveling game wardens made a sweep in Brookville yesterday arresting hunters described as outsiders. They boasted of catching law violating hunters and earning payments, with fifteen arrests and convictions in the county. Local authorities warn residents to attend church and Sunday school and stay vigilant for more strangers in the woods.

Brookville Danters

Seven Murders Within One Year Rock Linton Town

Greene county mining town of Linton, once tiny and now crowded, rocked by a seventh killing as Louis Shulley, a 71 year old miner, shot William Watson after a dispute at a saloon card room. Shulley fled to a mine and remained at large.

Linton Greene County Louis Shulley Shualley William Watson Shulley Watson

Burnhans Testicles After Four Years

G B Burnhans of Carlisle Cen ter reports four years symptom free after Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He notes brick dust sediment disappeared and urges others with kidney or bladder issues to try the remedy. Readers advised to consult O McKennan & Son for purchase.

G. Bo Burnhans Carlisle Center Noy Foley Putin Ss. O. McKennan & Son

Mrs. Holmes Guest of L D Springer in Fairview

Mrs John P Holmes of this city is spending a week as guest of her brother L D Springer in Fairview township during her visit.

John P. Holmes L. D. Springer Fairview Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

PEN and Gamera OF Rev J. F. Schwarz Anthony Reichsomer Matt Lair Judge Myers Who Case Sherith Bryan Dupes Ashville Girls Columbus and Richmond Bell J. S. Petro Beowmiville Allen Daniels Sam Jo& C. Traction Co Union County Charles L. Henry Alfred Kuhn Small Mallory and Miller Fred Perin Alpine G. OB Burnhans
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