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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

8

Warriors Degree Conferred on Five Candidates

Five candidates received the Warriors degree in Otonkah Tribe last night, namely E. V. Hawkins, J. B. Hughes, Charles Hardy, Allen Disborough, and Wm. G. Porter. Four applications for membership were filed. The event drew a good turnout and the work was performed with spirit. The Warriors and Braves of the Otonkahs vow a busy winter, with the Chief's Degree slated for Monday December 31.

EK. V. Hawkins J. B. Hughes Charles Hardy Allen Disborough Wm. G. Porter C. of R

Amicably Settled Replevin Case in Justice Stone Court

The replevin suit McLaughlin v McGraw in Justice Clint Stone's court was amicably compromised before trial. In the Falmouth neighborhood, McGraw had sold Laughlin a buggy, and upon partial nonpayment McGraw repossessed it. The parties settled all arrearages and costs and Laughlin withdrew the suit.

McLaughlin Ve. McGraw Clint Stone Falmouth McGraw Laughlin

Mrs John Megee of Rushville Dies After Illness

Mrs John Megee prominent Rushville lady died Sunday at 3 30 am from stomach trouble. She was cousin of G C Florea. Survived by husband cashier at Rushville National Bank two daughters Della Megee and Mrs Sally Henley and son Edwin Megee. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm, East Hill cemetery. many locals plan to attend.

John Megee Rushville G. C. Florea Rushville National Bank Della Megee Sally Henley Chicago Edwin Megee East Hill Cemetery Sevral

Court opens with probate matters only in 10 day session

The circuit court opened this morning with Judge Gray arriving from Brookville. No grand jury session was convened as there was no business for them. Probate matters are the sole items handled in court while Boss Sparks, incoming circuit clerk, assists Clerk Chrisman in preparation for duties beginning next year.

Circuit Gray Brookville Boss Sparks Chrisman

Rushville Regrets About Auditorium Opening Comment

A Rushville businessman told a Republican reporter the local theatre cannot compete with Connersville and that country patrons would attend more if priced like Indianapolis opera house attractions, suggesting attendance could triple.

Rushville Connersville Indianapolis

Pritchett’s Big Score Delights Indianapolis Sports Circles

Pritchett of the Connersville club and Indianap olis sports circles made a remarkable 257 in a shared ten-pin match at hoe dianapolis on a Saturday evening. Partner Frank Fox lost to Marshall Levey and W K Cooper, though the Indianapolis Star praised Pritchett for best individual work noting a reversal by his partner could have secured the series. John Creek and Gently of Orange were in the city shopping.

Hoedianapolis Pritchett Connersville Indianapolis Frank Fox Marshall Levey W K. Cooper Indianapolis Star

Contest Over Insurer Trustee Elections Seen in New York

Election day for New York Life Mutual Life Mutual Reserve Life Insurance and Equitable Life opened with three tickets in play at the company homes. Contests focus on control of New York Life and Mutual Life while courts may adjudicate disputed ballots and proxies.

New York New York Life Mutual Life Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Companies Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable and Mutual Reserve Nepolies Morritots Otto Koleos Iaserance Dickers Administration International Committee United Committees Sanuel Untermier

Bank failure halts business in Waynesburg following arrest

After the Farmers and Drovers National Bank closure, cashiers J B Rinehart was arrested in Philburg on false reports to the comptroller. A discrepancy of about 450000 was found, causing merchants to halt sales though depositors were reassured by Rinehart’s sufficient personal assets. The town estimates his net worth well over 1 million dollars.

Waynesburg Pan Dee Farmers and Drovers National Bank Philburg J. BO FY Rinehart Rinehart

Bishop McCabe Dying After Stroke In New York

Bishop Charles C. McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church is dying at New York Hospital after suffering apoplexy last Tuesday while en route to Philadelphia. He is seventy years old.

New York Charles C. McCabe Methodist Episcopal Church Hos Pital Philadelphia

Poisoned Vizal Family Deaths Spark Inquest

Chicago December 18 reports that at least two of the Vizal family died within months last year from poison. Herman BHUK, a fortune teller, is jailed on a charge of administering poison to enable the mother to collect life insurance. Examinations for polyon traces to follow.

Chicago Vizal Herman Bhuk

Hoosier Printing Co Awarded County Book Bid

The commission met in special session this afternoon to open bids for supplying books and stationery for county officers next year. Hoosier Printing Co of Muncie won with a bid of 9851.04, about 75 below the nearest rival. Other bids ranged from 950.04 by Hoosier Printing to 1520.84 by Sentinel Printing Co of Indianapolis.

Buf Hoosier Printing Companys Muncie Floosier Printing Co Vigquesney Primting Co Terre Haute Sentinel Printing Co Indianapolis

Miss White to Wed Mr George Bonekamper in Springfield

Miss Daisy White formerly of Everton now living in Springflett Ohio will marry Wednesday at 4 oclock to Mr George Bonekamper of Dayton Ohio The ceremony will be at the bride’s brother in law Nathan Funderburg’s residence The couple will move to Denver where Mr Bonekamper will run the National Cash Register office The bride has taught at Springfield University and several relatives travel to Springfield for the wedding

Daisy White Everton Springflett Ohio Welock George Bonekauper Dayton Nathan Funderburg Boneskamper Denver Col Bonekamper National Cash Register Co

Gypsies Cause Stir At Rushville Depot

The Rushville Republican reports a troupe of gypsies camping in the area for days caused a scene at a local depot. They appropriated a waiting room as a dressing room and lodging, while a woman and two children were seen briefly undressed. Station staff ordered the family to leave and the children were later kept waiting for warmer weather to bathe.

Rushville

Starrs Taken Home After Secret Marriage

Mr W G Starr and bride Theresa Doll, formerly Mrs. Theresa Doll, were driven home in Mounts car to Kase Connersville yesterday. Decorated carriage, bells, placards and ribbons drew surprised onlookers as they left St Gabriel’s church services, with friends offering congratulations and best wishes for their happiness.

W. Gi. Starr Theresa Doll Kase Connersville Howard Mont Matiit St. Gabriels Church Heer Mrs. Starr

Lost Only Child Edith Porter Dies at 13

Edith Porter, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Porter, died this morning at home on Indiana Avenue after a week of illness from inflammatory rheumatism and heart disease. She was a member of Grand Avenue M. E. church. The funeral is set for Wednesday afternoon at Grand Avenue M. E. Church with Rev. E. K. Chambers officiating.

Edith Theodore Porter Indiana Avenue Christ Grand Avenue M. E. Church EK. M. Chambers

Final Settlement Notice in Jemison Estate Fayette Court

Notice of final settlement for the estate of Wilbur W. Jemison in Fayette Circuit Court December 1904 term. Hyatt L Frost as executor presents and seeks approval of a Med ia account and vouchers. Heirs creditors and legal representatives must appear January 9 1907 to show cause why the account should not be approved.

Wilbur WW. Jemison Fayette Hyatt L Frost Wilbur W. Jemison Witsikas Fay Alreuit Court Connersville Indiana Hoalhert II Chrirman Isdeult Fayette Circuit Court

News from Los Angeles Rain Delays and Travel Reflections

James Shera writes from Los Angeles that they arrived Friday night after a long journey, were tired but less anxious than anticipated, and that this is the third rainy day since arrival with only heavy showers rather than a downpour like Indiana.

James Shera Los Angeles Indiana

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Hessere Bolberg & G Firth Central Hne Warriors Laughline McGraw Jonn Wegee Nashville Hiquop O M'Oabe Florida Boston Hoosier Printing CO Fayette County Miss White MR. and Mrs. W. G. Starr Mr. Mount Angeles
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