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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
8
John L. Creek of Fairview township testifies about jurors disagreeing on punishment in John M. Wilson’s murder of his wife case. Unanimous guilt reported but splits over life imprisonment hanging or third degree murder. final signed verdict needed to satisfy the judge.
Local Red Cross stamp sales raise 155 dollars toward tuberculosis work. 15 000 Christmas stamps brought 150 dollars and 100 Red Crowds sold above face value. Community spirit shown as Fayette leads in regional charity efforts and the Federation of Women’s Clubs draws praise for support.
Russell Crouse, a youth already scarred by a lost eye and a prior bus accident, broke two front teeth while coasting down a steep hill near his home just north of the city. He was thrown from his sled after striking an object and sustained facial bruises and pain.
Isaac Witt died at his home in Indianapolis after a long illness. He was brother-in-law to Dr. Frank Chitwood and had connections to the Connersville community. Funeral arrangements implicate gradual services with surviving family and local workers awaiting details.
A fragmentary morning report describes a sudden illness among residents and a dramatic incident where a child swallowed a slim bracelet. The account mentions emergency care and uneasy observations by parents and neighbors as investigators prepare follow up. The piece references local individuals and places in Connersville.
Washington reports one dissenting vote in the confirmation of Judge Horace U. Larton to the Sixth Circuit. The cent ral plant faces a surge in night shifts as a Roeine catastrophe and a record flood of corpses strain the machine room. The Senate confirmed the nominee, to take seat after the holiday recess, as the plant expands to meet demand.
Fragmented OCR text mentions rates and places including Warren Wade, partner cities, and various garbled phrases. No clear events, names, or dates emerge to form a coherent summary.
Richmond's new Realty Company announces a plan to buy and develop real estate with speculative investments for workingmen. The corporation proposes 40000 capital with 15000 preferred stock and 25000 common, led by Boekhoff, Basel, Hawekotte and Skibaker, aiming to build homes on the city’s south side to meet housing demand spurred by the Automatic Tool Company's growth.
The will of Uloble Rhodius, filed for probate, leaves about $500000 to the city for parks and breathing spaces for the poor. He cites his birth city and mother’s love as reasons, noting prior codicils and contested bequests to relatives and servants. John H. Ilaspool served as executor and trustee for portions of the estate.
Elbert Brattain living on SS E Dee Hraven's farm west of the city killed a large red fox that had been raiding local chicken reserves for weeks. The animal measured four feet four inches in length with a rich red brown coat and was described as a patriarch of its kind.
Oliver Blandley a well known Payette resident on Payette street lies dangerously ill with hopes for recovery fading. Handley formerly of Jackson township has lived in the city for two years and is reported weaker today.
A public notice warns readers to check their Times label or last receipt to confirm if they owe payments. Delinquent balances must be settled by January 1, 1910, to avoid consequences. Refer to Page 1 for full details and how to address alleged unpaid dues.
A man returning from Brookville on Eastern avenue suffered a sudden illness at the station on Saturday morning. Rumors spread that he had threatened to take poison, but he was taken home with a physician and is much better today.
Reader warned about arrears on Times subscription due by January 2. Urges prompt settlement to prevent paper termination after that date.
The Bible school of Central Christian church elected officers yesterday led by superintendent Adb Roth and assistant Barker Vouk Barker. Also chosen were secretary I Ky Pites hey tery Tlush Goineth, treasurer Pearl dordag, and several assistants and staff members including Ruth darscar orgadtst bath Watee and Maps Woh tarher.
A patient recalls relief from backaches and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims complete symptom resolution and endorses the product as safe and effective, with a recommendation to other kidney sufferers.
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