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Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

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Annual Fayette County Institute Sets Feb 6 8

The Farmers of Fayette County plan a three day institute at the Court House February 6 7 and 8 with speakers from Purdue and Greencastle and a Ladies Auxiliary day. A corn show and premiums worth 55 will attract attention and prize loaf contests offer 5 8 and 1 for top loaves. Institute funds and dues aim to raise 100 from the county and members.

Fayette County Court House George E. Scholl George A. Ostheimer G. I. Christie Purdue University Christie A. O. Lockridge Greencastle Virginia C. Meredith Cambridge City Jiadies Institute

Insane Man Abroad Posing as State Pharmacy Inspector

A Winchester man, Albert i Sala, secretary of the State forward of Pharmacy, reports a man traveling under false state credentials claiming to be an inspector. He is described as insane and using aliases such as Clayton. The State Board of Pharmacy lacks funds to hire staff and warns of armed impostors posing as inspectors.

Albert i Sala Winchester State Foward of Pharmacy D. Ie. Ft Big the Sun Perre Hiaate Wawfordsville Washington EB. Clayton State House Fidian Molls Ate State Board of Wimacy K. Kala Enchatapolis Lebanon Clayton Bala Fe Board of Ponarmacy

Armed man tries to board train, escapes unharmed

An armed man attempted to board a Big Four train as it departed. He slid along a handrail to the second car but did not injure himself and escaped without incident. Police were not yet reporting any injuries or arrests.

Crockett

John H Walsh Declared Guilty In Bank Fund Scams

Special to the News Chicago January 11 John H Walsh found guilty on fifty four counts of the Chicago National Bank indictment. He faces a minimum five year term. Walsh, once a newsboy, rose to prominence in railroad and mining ventures, with many noting his influence on western Indiana development.

The Chicago John Hh. Walsh Walsh Chicago National Bank

John D Darby Dies After Prolonged Illness

John D Darby died at his Vermont avenue home last evening after months of ill health from heart failure. Born March 1834 in Columbia County he married Miss Clarissa Messersindth and spent his life in this city. Surviving are two sons Raymond and Mae Clellan Darby with two daughters predeceasing him. A cabinet maker by trade he worked for Connersville Picture Co. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Tote atteooeloek with Rev de Purkbard officiating.

John D. Darby Vermont Avenue Pfr Darby Usprland Beo Nute Pat Tie Coloumbia de March Clarissa Messersindth Ceeir Connersville Pitture Co

Experts Pleased With L&C Traction Line Inspections

Inspectors and Taditna Railroad Commission officials visited the Loo and C L traction road noting clean bed conditions and good station appearances. Speed samples showed Connersville Dispatch as a promising asset, while financiers eye the project as a potential Hamilton link amid capital stringency.

Woss Loo& CL Traction Company Tigher Te Taditna Railroad Commission Wong Connersville Co. Ob. Tenry Hamilton New York

Burglars Crack Office Safe at Morris Town Lumber Yard

A safe at Greer Wilkitsall Lumber Company in Morris town was blown open at night and money stolen. The manager moved funds to a hotel before officers could respond. The break-in was not fully explained until this morning. Master Middridge, Roscoe Stelle's son, has improved health, while John Wood of East Connersville grows weaker.

Greer Wilkitsall Lumber Company Morristown Mldridge Roscoe Stelle Bether Jonathan Buckley Martinsville John Wood Connersville

Revered Angelo Po Seuhes Remains Remembered as Husband and Father

In a solemn notice, the family mourns Angelo Po Seuhes described as a wife and father. The obituary notes his devotion to loved ones, expresses sorrow for the loss, and mentions the enduring impact on those who knew him.

Card of Thanks for late mother assistance

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement of the mother. Also notes funeral arrangements for Mrs Bert Payton with services to be held on Sunday at a local church.

Bert Payton Cregkoksrch Bundey

Handleys Socialized in Everton Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Oliver Handley of Everton neighborhood spent the afternoon in the neighborhood area enjoying leisure time together.

Oliver Handley Everton Aod He Gheppiog

Dunlap Farm Reported Sold Amid Unconfirmed Rumors

A 50 acre Dunlap farm owned by Mrs. Dunlap of Denver north of the East Connersville road is rumored sold to eastern parties. No courthouse record confirms the sale. The price discussed ranged from 3000 to 5000 dollars with county and city interest in purchase or park use, amid long standing riverfront levee and drainage concerns.

James M. McIntosh Barrows Pifth Street Propsight

Miss Ethel Tucker Dies. Rites Held at Central Christian

The funeral for Miss Ethel Tucker was conducted at Central Christian church yesterday afternoon. Pallbearers included Paul Carlos Carl Bertseh Fred Saider Orville Monger Ungh Phillips and Jay Pranecis. Honorary pallbearers carried Morel offerings as friends and relatives attended. The sermon reflected on the risen Christ and the plan for his children, with final interment in the city cemetery.

Ethel Tucker Central Christian Church Whief Paul Carlos Carl Bertseh Fred Saider Orville Monger Ungh Phillips Jay Pranecis Bop Dessie Becker Travel Paxton Wilchila Krasser Cort Adamis Jadna Wisend Bill Honstoy J.C. Barkhard

Cigar Prohibition Spreads Through Counties

The text notes widespread adoption of prohibitive rules against giving cigars to voters in counties of the district, with some expanding to include cigar gifts as part of the prohibited acts. Frederick Barrows, then mayor, is credited for drafting and introducing the resolutions as county committee chair two years ago.

Payette Taciana Vundiideres Bheir Cutter Frederick Barrows

Water Power at Laurel Discussed for Hospital Site

A visitor in Laurel inquiring about local water power and the old canal notes two canal locks within town. Experts suggested damming the river near the Jolly Forty crib house to divert water into the canal bed, potentially powering a new tuberculosis hospital at Day Hill with minimal cost.

Laurel Coe

Sabina Adams Falls At Home In Wast Commersville

Sabina Adams of Wast Commersville slipped and fell at his home this morning. He struck his forehead and face on the floor wounding his left side. a physician set three stitches. Though bruised, his condition is not serious, but recovery may be slow due to advanced age.

Sabun Adams Wast Commers- Ville Adams

Postage rules affect subscriptions and renewals

The Times announces a Post Office Department ruling on subscription lists and mail rates. Delinquent patrons renewing after expiration may incur per paper postage and require stamps, with continued delivery only until February 1, 1908. After that, renewal terms and prices change.

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