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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
6
A damaged OCR text reflecting scattered political statements, references to state matters, parties, and officials, with no clear event or outcome. The readable fragments name organizations and individuals in a confused, incomplete civic discussion.
A reader anecdote cites neuralgia often affecting the head and face, with references to nerve strain and impoverished blood. It claims relief from a remedy that stopped headaches and neuralgia, reportedly also curing stomach disturbance, attributed to improved digestion and nerve strength.
Christine Gheer reports a Sabbath School Christmas celebration at the First German Presbyterian Church. A decorated tree and gift distribution charmed scholars while classes and a religious choir program engaged the large audience. Santa distributed presents and teachers were honored for their work. numerous local members and bands contributed to the event.
Charley Beck a machinist at the Flow Rusted Spring County plant sustained serious injuries when a rolling machine toppled. He was repairing the machine when it fell, breaking his left leg in two spots above the ankle and requiring several workers to extract him from the wreckage.
Fragmentary text from a damaged page references an opportunity and explains a method of a relate book Tists News Co. The wording is garbled with multiple errors and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
The franchise authorizes a 1000 bond to be posted by April 1, 102 for executing all franchise terms including road completion within two years. The Commissioners hold rights to road alignment and bridge usage and may designate routes across Jackson and Washington townships in Wayne county, plus stretches of the National Road between Richmond, Cambridge City, Knightstown and New Castle. The Chapman Co. holds a Cambridge City franchise with limited reach.
The lodge reports a record year as 35 candidates attained Master Mason status. Hyatt L. Frost becomes Master with a full slate including Wood as Treasurer and Showalter as Secretary. Officers also feature Stoop s, Cain, Beecher, Tarkenkoph, Hulbere and Payne among others.
Bert Bell the owner of Connellsville's old fuel gas plant has agreed with J. M. McIntire of Houston to take over the brick two story building. The 60 by 100 foot grounds will house repairs and a proposed new venture. Bell plans to renovate the structure for use as the old storage plant and outlines future investments.
A boiler room explosion near the Mehenna team facility occurred as workers recall a colored boy driving the coal wagon had just left for coal. The cause is believed to be low water, with unknown specific factors.
Fragmented text discusses terms for county officers including clerk recorder auditor and others, their term lengths and eligibility limits. It cites constitutional and statutory references and mentions elections, terms expiring around 1902. It also notes appointments and successor election timing per General Assembly acts.
Arthur Waseda Pellson of Wilson and Teeta Ball was born near Connerevidde Podians and died October 6, 000 at age 27. He was upright and honest and always ready to help others, beloved by relatives and friends. He leaves grieving relatives and a large circle of friends, with family sorrow and spiritual consolation.
Resweetvilly Vreomas B. Cian argues against attempts to deny him reelection, citing historical practice since 1869 of incumbents receiving a second term. He notes past mayors William C. Forrey and William Cotton serving multiple terms and asserts constitutional limits do not cap terms. He appeals to Republican voters in Connersville to consider reelection.
The record notes a gathering at Cedar Street with red carnations and a decoration theme. Winners were announced amid a mixed crowd including Mrs Betta Shank and guests from Chicag o, Detroit, and Pennsylvania with several names misread in the OCR.
A damaged line items note a land transfer involving a Bentonville lot tied to a Sherwood address. The abstract mentions a sale action and parties linked to a township track, with unspecified dates and parties.
The Rex Boggey Company plans a rapid growth with a new factory annex and office building on vacant ground between existing plants. Afro Ansted outlines disposal plans for a one acre parcel when surveyed, as the company expands to manufacture goods tied to the tire trade.
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