18 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
1
The Atlantic transport liner Muin neapolis received Marconigrams from New York to Tilbury while at sea. Passengers praised the scheme as brilliant, and Waiteconneil ordered paving plans for local streets, contingent on sewerage extension and ditch settling before paving begins.
Residents complain of a deteriorating road from the city to East Connersville. Water damage months ago worsened the route, a major thoroughfare, and authorities are urged to fix it promptly.
The article notes that under state law it is nearly impossible to obtain a special judge to try cases when a change of venue is sought. It discusses procedural hurdles and potential impacts on fair trial access.
The article argues for higher compensation for special judges to prevent court delays and calls for rapid development of the Dayton interurban railway to Fayette County. It urges sewer and street paving work be prioritized, notes costs of a potential power house, and stresses securing additional interurban lines before further paving.
Fragmentary OCR lines mention motives and encouragement but lack clear events or identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates to form a coherent news item. The readable parts show stray phrases without concrete actions or context.
The speaker argues that Connersville is growth constrained to the north by a few gatekeepers. Past retarded expansion left the city smaller than possible. The plan favors westward growth to keep development near the business center, with abundant affordable land over the hill and available land to the east and south.
Wayne county citizens with rights of way along Milton pike warn Fayette county farmers to grant similar access for the Richmond Interurban. They say without the spur to Connersville, local trade will decline and Connersville could become isolated. Concerns focus on Grand avenue and safety at Central and Western avenue bridges with potential interurban traffic.
Laurel Review notes Connersville merchants urge steady, price-transparent ads using local papers while Brookville merchants largely skip price quotes. It condemns Chicago agent advertising and suspects readers are exposed to aggressive traders.
Poisoned blood causes rheumatism and catarrh says Botanic Blood Balm. It claims to purify blood and heal joints, nerves, throat, teeth and digestion with Botanic ingredients. Free sample offered by Blood Balm Co Atlanta and McKennan & Son's store.
Connersville council discusses paving streets with brick at $1.19 to $1.35 per square yard and orders plans for brick street construction on Central avenue Fifth Sixth streets. A sewer project near the canal is planned with plans due next Monday. Special meeting announced for project details.
Religion is doing good and helping others. Share food with the poor and aid the fallen. Be kind to friends and enemies, for love breaks malice and kindness becomes the measure of faith. Treat others well and they may repay with kindness.
W. H. Beck's Sons will overhaul their Court Street and Central Avenue business block. The old front will be removed and a new front built with a central entrance, two large display windows replacing three small ones. R. G. Wait is contractor. J. A. Hassecoster of Richmond is the architect.
Captain Thomas Down, recently appointed a peoul Indian Geant, is summoned by telegram from the Interior Department to Washington City for instructions and assignments. He and his wife will depart tomorrow and visit their daughter Jose Rhodes in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, en route.
100 acre tillable farm with 35 acres yielding 1000 bushels of wheat this year and corn at 60 bushels per acre. 190 acres seven miles from the city with a six room house and large barn on a young orchard. Nearby schools and church. land offered at 4500 dollars and 50 dollars per acre in district areas. other parcels include four acres in East Connersville and poultry market gardening prospects.
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