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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
5
A boy was injured after a diver’s splash during a school event. He lay unconscious for about an hour, suffered a slight concussion, and was taken home once his senses returned. doctors say his condition is not dangerous but recovery will take several days.
J Willard Rummel of Wrightstown has secured a commission with Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company New Castle to lead a band at the auto factory. Fifteen musicians from the shop will form the core with plans to expand the ensemble as a formal organization forms tonight.
The bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness during their loss of Joseph, husband, son and brother. They acknowledge friends neighbors and floral gifts and extend gratitude to Rev Rather Meshker nurse Moun tate and Cook, and undertaker Mr Phope son for funeral arrangements.
A wedding celebration near Vine and Potter streets East Connersville was disrupted by cheering crowds and vandalized doors as youths caused a loud scene. Caterer Mr McCann and Bailey moved the cake and gifts indoors while guests were served.
Mrs. Ida Wright filed for divorce in the circuit court today through Conner and Chrisman alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She claims her husband called her offensive names and struck her, knocking her down last Thursday. they were married eight years and have two children. She seeks custody of the two children.
Union barbershops in New Castle enacted a rise in shave prices this morning causing customers to pay 20 cents for a shave and 30 cents with neck shaving. The change, long considered, follows similar moves in nearby cities.
Bod Lipps recently sold his Central Avenue bakery to Gun Sept and plans to reopen at Stubbridge. Wishwood sold Goer Bakers to Pi Lappe or Conier Velde. Lipps retires from business amid a courtly dispute and a battle royal ensues. Mr Williams sustains a deep hand wound. Dr Mae Canunun treats the injury.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a list of dates and names with unclear context. The readable bits mention individuals and events but lack coherent details or structure to explain the notice.
The obituary notes Miss Mintie Osborn of Duontapsville Valley died recently after more than a decade in her role at a local telephone office. She was well known for steady work, popularity among neighbors, and lending a helping hand to friends and relatives. Her passing follows prolonged illness and she is survived by family in the area.
Fragmented OCR notes report SAM DEHAVEN and a postmaster collision with severe injuries. The text cites state lists and a wider plan affecting postal offices including Indiana and thirteen other states, outlining potential nationwide extension and noting affected towns and counties.
An unreadable passage of mixed letters and stray phrases. It yields no coherent event, identities, or locations to summarize into a factual newspaper card.
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