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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
6
The ad explains rheumatism results from uric acid in blood caused by bad digestion weak kidneys and sluggish system. It claims external remedies fail and asserts Swift Specific S S S cleanses the blood removing the acid and provides lasting relief. A free book offer is included from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Notice to contractors invites bids for county bridge and related work including removal, replacement or alteration of structures. Specifies plan and specifications are on file for review and bidding must follow required procedures. Names and offices appear with officials such as Joe White and JASPER DO KENNEDY in the public notice section.
The Administratrix Emma Tate offers at private sale at the late residence near Cannervaville Indiana on Friday February 14, 100s the personal property of Quiney A Tate deceased. Items include two work horses two colts three cows thirty head of hogs five brood sows about one bushel of wheat and about many bushels of corn in crib tools two-horse wagon harness rigging and farming implements. Sale begins at ten a.m. Lunch on ground Auctioneer Oh dewell.
Lena Riebey is unable for work at Josephos store. John Fey and wife Miss Appa Fox have rented property and moved to Orlands Florida. Fey has a large painting contract till May before returning to Connersville. Loyal Penmeranes Legion to sweep the basement of the First Baptist church.
A damaged OCR reads like a jumbled local notice about a patient, a death, and community tensions. It mentions a Master Tneamse Pos hospital, a Cas per Saladds lineage, and references to streets, cabins, and local authorities amid unclear dates and actions.
W. F. Burket of New Castle claims rumors that he contracts daily order habit and buys from Sears Roebuck. He asserts over the past year he patronized 36 merchants spending cash and paid $885 in labor and auto factory costs. An itemized list filed with the New Castle Merchants Association supports his statements.
Miss Daisy Hlaanilon travels to Raton Oho for a two week visit with relatives. Miss Amy Prosser will journey to Ene dianapolis Mond to accept a position with a well known millinery business.
The Thirty seventh Republican Judicial Convention will be held in Connersville on Tuesday March 10 at one o'clock. Fayette Franklin and Union counties' chairmen chose Connersville for convenient access and the session aims to decide Republican nominations for judge with several candidates and open competition noted.
A month into prohibition in Athieta Georgia observers report fewer arrests and drunkenness cases. Police court docketed 105 cases in January 1980s versus 6080 last January, signaling crime reduction and lower revenue from the Police Court. Police cells were emptied for a period and court activity surged compared with previous years.
The Star Pedrolob club met with Mr. and Mrs. Jo W Henry last night. Mesdanies Hawkins and Wingle won first and second ladies prizes. Gentlemen's prizes were awarded to Reece Phy and FB Pukate.
A detailed civil complaint alleges Cromwood meat dealer Oliver Perry Meek and partners conspired with White to fleece investors with counterfeit currency schemes. White allegedly traveled to Connersville in September with two forged drafts worth $4000 each, which were later cashed in Indianapolis banks. Meek seeks 25 percent commission as the plan unravels amid court actions in Rush and Fayette counties.
Aponze Williams died after an accident involving a half unloaded coal wagon. Physicians found a broken cheekbone and investigators, including former employer Charles Lewis, propose a theory that the wagon shed may have collapsed and caused the injury. Details on birthplace and burial remain unclear pending further clues.
Council approves assessments at fifteen percent for Willits and Welsh street work and delays remaining work to spring. Coterie club to meet with Mrs Hart tomorrow afternoon.
A vintage ad promotes Botrovbon Poultry Cure as the sole remedy for turkey diseases. It asserts rapid healing and avoids losses, sold by Fkbwarrds & Murray in Connersville Indiana.
An odd historic ad claims a remedy by W CP Ballenger of Lexington Kay and Sass UD cures and prevents cholera. It lists Edwards & Murray and Drugeist as sellers in Carroll County, Cannersville, and surrounding areas.
The article notes a growing reindeer herd in Alaska, now reported at 16 009 animals, with Secretary Garfield cited on U S interest. A small herd brought from northern Europe to Alaska in past years has thrived as natives learn to herd and use the animals for sleighing and work.
A reader note explains that old calendars from various years can be reused for future periods, illustrating how calendars repeat themselves. The piece encourages keeping and repurposing calendars rather than discarding them.
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