Connersville Wins Carnegie Library Grant for Building
Andrew Carnegie offers 17 500 dollars to erect a free public library in Connersville Indiana conditioned on a municipal library tax of about 2 000 dollars annually. The city council approved, a site is secured, and construction may start in spring with completion planned for summer.
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Connersville
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Barrows
Counceil
Jas. Bertram
Conneraville
Letters Remaining in the Connors Postoffice Week of Dec 16 1907
The item lists names of recipients for remaining letters at the Connors post office for the week ending December 16 1907. Names include Mrs Castleman Rev H B Ja Fred Kenter Theodore R Lewis William M Pelan E H Tomey St J C Raymond John Rev G E D Robertson Miles K Moffett FP M Mrs L Stockton spent today at Clucinnative.
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Conners
Mrs. Castleman
Erty
H. B. Ja
Fred Kenter
Theodore R. Lewis
William M. Pelan
E. H. Tomey
J.C. Raymond
John
G. E. D. Robertson
Miles K. Moffett
Mrs. L. ©. Stockton
Clucinnative
Steam Shovel Burned in Yards Near River Bridge
Fire crews were called to the C. H. & D. station about four o clock yesterday morning for a steam shovel on fire at a switch near the river bridge. The blaze was visible citywide. it is unclear how it started though sleeping tramps on the shovel are suspected. The shovel’s location prevented reach by hose, and Chief Brown considered moving the engine to a closer point, but no action was taken. The woodwork was ruined but the machinery survived. the shovel belonged to the railroad company.
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River Bridge
Brown
William Maley Dies in Chicago After Appendicitis Operation
William Maley, 32, died in a Chicago hospital after an appendicitis operation revealed a hopeless condition. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Maley and brother to Ed Maley and Mrs Ben Ball. Remains expected to arrive here at six this evening. funeral arrangements not yet set.
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William Maley
Chicago
Mr. Maley
Thomas* Maley
Ed Maley
Ben Ball
William McIlwain
John Maley
Frank Maley
Mr. MeoItwain
Young Girl Shot in Finger in Disobedience Incident
Miss Wiley, an 11 year old of West Eleventh Street, allegedly tried to shoot herself after being punished for staying out with friends. An old revolver discharged, the ball entering the fret joint of her left forefinger, with the fright more alarming than the injury.
Bold Burglar Steals $110 From Home Residents
A burglar entered the Twelfth street home of Thomas Decker early this morning and escaped with about $110. Roomers Mr. Everheart and Mr. Wilson, nearby with shared stairs, heard noises but did not wake fully. About $95 from Everheart and $18 from Wilson were missing. neighbors suspect the thief knew the layout and routines. No suspect identified.
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Thomas Decker
Twelfth Street
Mr. Everheart
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Decker
Wilson
Everheart
Spirit of Giving Movement Gathers Pace in Connersville
The News calls for broad church and society participation to aid needy children this Christmas. Donations via The News fund will help buy toys candy and essentials. Letters from children to Santa may be submitted with Dont Publish requests, kept confidential.
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Santa Claus
Ladys’ Society
F. T. Roots
Manlove
Central
Connersville
the News Today
Santa
Poor Children's Fund
A brief notice from the Times-News Company stating a Poor Children's Fund collection, with an amount noted as five dollars. The fragment suggests a fundraising appeal or donation solicitation segment.
Mashers Abroad Near Cemetery
A North Side woman flagged down a stranger in a buggy near the city cemetery as a lone man followed her and spoke with impropriety. The man, suspected as a “mesher,” fled when the woman reached safety and the escort left to return home. The incident, described as a cowardly act, left authorities with little to go on.
Two Hundred Houses to Beckon Near Connersville Piano Plant
The Big Piano Factory coming to Connersville will spur rapid growth. Subscriptions push past sixty thousand dollars as workers demand modern homes nearby. Mr Johnston reports his father in Tacoma rates the planned instrument among the best, underscoring housing needs for skilled workers.
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BE. D. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
D. G. Johnston
Tacoma
Washington
Johnston
Waggener, Battreall Testify On Acton Park Wreck
In Indianapolis area inquest testimony reveals conflicting accounts of the Acton Park interurban wreck that killed D. M. Sleeth of Shelbyville. Big Four operator H. Waggener says he warned Motorman Battreall twice about the open switch. Battreall denies any warning or tapping before the car reversed.
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A. Battreau
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Acton Park
Cr. H. Waggener
Big Four
Acton
Petersdorf
D. M. Sleeth
Shelbyville
Waggener
Battreall
Battreau
Thanks to Civil War veterans for aid during illness and death
Expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Civil War veterans for help during the illness and passing of William Binderwald Mrs Morgan and children likely from a local obituary notice noting appreciation and support from community members and veterans.
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Emer
William Binderwald
Morgan and
Childen
Fur buyers announce a strict no-unskinned item policy
Malone & Breen inform fur catchers that they will not purchase any goods unless they are skinned. Official notice dated December 16.
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Malone & Breen
Pike-Hunsinger Wedding Kept Secret Then Revealed
Will Pike Jr. and Niel Frankie Hunsinger quietly wed at the groom’s home in Laurel. Rev L D Moore officiated the Tuesday ceremony kept secret for almost a week. The bride, daughter of John Hunsinger, is Oxford College educated and a skilled musician. The couple left for a brief wedding trip and will reside at the groom’s parents’ home after the holidays.
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Laurel M. E
Will Pike, Jr
Will Pike
Alpine
Niel Frankie Hunsinger
Laurel
John McGraw
John Hunsinger
Laure
Oxford Colege
House for Rent on Central Avenue
Rental notice for a single house in Roots Row on Central Avenue. Inquiries directed to F. T. Roots or Allen Wiles, stewardship unknown.
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Roots Row
Central Avenue
F. T. Roots
Allen Wiles
wSteodawk
Notice to correspondents for upcoming issue
Correspondents must send letters by Monday for next week's issue. Christmas shifts press day to Tuesday, so letters should arrive early to ensure publication. Dow Times-News Co Arthur Anated transacted business at New Castle today.
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Weekly Times
Dow Times-News CO
Arthur Anated
New Castle
Refuse to Reduce Employes Wages Indicate Prospects in Steel Industry
A Pittsburg Dispatch reports the world’s largest steel and iron industry sees good prospects as wage scales are not cut. Consultations over next year’s pay basis ended with the Steel Corporation refusing wage reductions despite independents’ demands. Cash pay rolls spread in Connellsville coke field and nearby regions as pay checks are abandoned. Seven big coal companies in the Pittsburg district including Monongahela River Consolidated Coal paid about 2.2 million dollars in cash today.
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Pittsburg
Steel Corporation
Connellsville
Iron and Steel
Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
River Combine
Racine Plow Company to Reopen After Four-Week Closure
Racine Wisconsin beginning Monday the Racine Plow Company will reopen its large plow works. the plant will employ 400 men and run full time after a four week shutdown indicating an improved financial situation.
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Racine, Wis
Dee. HW
Racine Plow Company
Otonkah Tribe Exalts Five Chiefs at Meeting
Otonkah Tribe No. 94 held a well attended council, exalting five chiefs Willard Mullen Harry Gordon J T Mills G H Holmes and H J Lowes under Degree Master Chas Krautter. Bert Chrisman delivered a lengthy talk highlighted by Kernal in the nut. Redmanship blooms in the Great Reservation as Indiana aims for 60000 by next term. Next adoption class set for Monday January 13 1908.
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Otonkah Tribe No. 94
Vis
Willard Mullen
Harry Gordon
J. T. Mills
G. H. Holmes
H. J. Lowes
Chas. J. Krautter
Bro
Bert Chrisman
Redmanship
United States
Indiana
C. of R
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F. I. Barrows
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Bertram
Parrons
James Bertram
May
C. 4&0
Pirot Joint
Boomers
WEWS
Poor Children's Fund
Times-News Company
Masher
Mortorman
Pike
Hunsinger
Frankie Hunsinger
Big Steel Corporation
RED Men
Gillett
A, Rotherme
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