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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
The article discusses corn price movements and farm incomes, noting high costs for crops and farm goods while many households lack money to buy. It references broader U.S. economic conditions, idle labor, and shifts in agricultural markets affecting producers and consumers.
The court sentenced Harry Brunaugh to two to fourteen years for fraud against the city in the asphalt cases. News coverage notes public sentiment shaped by papers. An eclipse is described with smoked glasses seen around the city and remarks from Naval Observatory officials on Venus and sunspots.
The article argues the southern states favor Taft amid a broad national appeal. It cites party figures and factions showing the South views Taft as best for the nation’s interests, while some critics warn against a sectional executive.
The article reports the death of Mrs. Lunsford, a young mother, who passed away yesterday morning. She leaves five Samal children and an extended family in mourning as funeral arrangements are noted, with local references to community figures and services.
A New York letter discusses political stock market reactions to a party who may hold the presidency. Analysts cite speculation on party platforms, potential radical shifts, and a November outcome with uncertainty about victory.
Miss Girner Giroes of Metatrovas visits Mrs. Dan Schaefer. Will Kenry of Alquinis travels to the city on business Cody. Roy Garrison arrives from AL pine yesterday.
Mrs W P Iles died in this city after a Barbus era burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. She was not a county native and was a daughter of the late Judge Scott famed in his day. Her husband W S Iles, now dead, was a prominent teacher and a Democratic leader. Mrs Iles lived near Glenwood until moving to Indianapolis about three years ago.
Dan Roots and Dit Cireen fished near Piunnit's Ford and left Roots's car by the road. On return they found a sharp knife had cut a heavy tire and damaged the canvas inner, while valuables remained undisturbed. A $25 reward is offered for the culprit's arrest and conviction.
An account describes a recent sermon and attendance at a ministerial association meeting. The text notes weather interruptions and a plan for future discussions on fashion and religious topics, with reference to a forthcoming popular gathering.
Mrs Svivester Meek, who has been visiting here for several days, went to Alpine. She will stay briefly before returning to her home at Green lela.
Reported talk of outlaws abandoning a possibly stolen car west of the city. A passenger left in one direction while another headed away, sparking speculation. The vehicle belonged to William Lambert of Harrisburgs county area, who tried to pick up a friend but the machine balked and was left behind.
The Ladies Aid Society of Quaker Town MAR plans a free social with fireworks at the church on the evening of July dth. All are invited. Arthur Nedson and Axle Pierson were guests of friends at Cambridge City yesterday.
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