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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
5
Robert Jones was killed by Henry Hendricks in Franklin with Jones dying Sunday evening from injuries. Coroner Bowart and Sheriff Stinger dispatched from Brookville to investigate, as Hendricks fled the scene. The Civil War veteran Jones had a long local history and three related deaths were noted in the months around the tragedy.
Mrs. Alexander Chomel received a black headed cane and a leather chair as thanks for her late efforts with the Sunday school of First Mob church. Rev. Smith spoke as Mr Hull presented the chair. A related incident notes Mrs Chomel’s purse theft near North Newders street where a boy grabbed about $20 and fled at Central avenue.
Coroner Hamilton rules death a homicide by fire. The deceased, Mrs Saradi, was burned to death at the Springs. The verdict notes the acts of burning and intent, with the funeral arranged for the Springside cemetery at two o clock this afternoon.
The Indiana Library Commission will join the League of Library Commissions in Chicago next month with three delegates Mrs Elizabeth Band of Cainaeers ville secretary Hindley and Carrie Scott assistant State ofvatirbeer. The meeting aims to discuss library statutes licensing and funding as part of regional representation.
A stranger seeking a son or grandson of Caleb B. Smith, a former resident, has written seeking contact or information. The appeal notes the family’s past ties and requests any information from readers who recognize the lineage.
A member of the Hoosiers team, Butz Oorick, was killed after being struck by a train. The incident occurred during the Vet Poist season, with details still coming from authorities and team officials.
A disjointed report outlines a drunken incident and legal actions involving multiple figures, including a mayoral candidate and various locals. The text references a trial, allegations, and an attempt to secure peace while noting names like Cobbs and Heathers and a wide array of ambiguous events and dates.
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