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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
7
Tuesday evening reports say Robinson show managers argued their licenses allowed downtown placement of a wagon featuring a dwarf side attraction. Mayor Barrows and Marshal Barker intervened to move the wagon, while Officer Elwood uncovered jewelry displays linked to a skin game and ordered the operation halted except at noon.
Burglars opened the outer door of the Brookville post office safe last night or early today and stole between 300 and 400 dollars worth of stamps. They also took a dun horse and rubber wheeled buggy owned by rural carrier Emil Bossert. The inner money compartment was left untouched and authorities warned police nationwide. Postmaster George Mullin learned of the theft this morning as the town seeks the thieves with federal help.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during our father's and husband's illness and to lodges and those who shared sympathy at the funeral. Mits. S. W. HELVIE AND FAMILY.
George Brown of Lyons Station notified Sheriff Jeffrey about twine theft. Jeffrey and Brown pursued a man toward town, found him east of Lyons, he fled into woods but was captured. the suspect claimed he found the twine on a gate post and denied further wrongdoing. The man is jailed.
A farm wagon driven by a boy, with horses unbridled, ran north Central avenue near Twelfth street damaging two young shade trees in front of George W Ansted's residence. The horses veered to the west side of the street and the wheels destroyed the trees before the lad regained control. Ownership of the horses was not learned.
Bids opened in the grand jury room for the East Connersville school show contractors submitting amounts around 4800 to 5050 dollars, all above the town’s 4000 dollar limit. Secretary Potter notes late bids and Architect Garns will explain specs as needed.
August Boden, a longtime Cambridge City resident born in 1838 in Freeport Pennsylvania, died yesterday. Survived by wife and son Thiarry, he was a noted contractor and tomato packer who helped build the canal and the Indianapolis division of the Pennsylvania lines. Cleveland-era details and family marriages are noted among his long career in the city.
The undersigned notify depositors of the method of paying interest to be used after June 00 908 on certificates of deposit where 3 percent interest will be allowed. After that date interest will be on savings accounts of $100 or less, but on no other open accounts. BL & M. Trust Company Fayette National Bank Central State Bank First National Bank juneti whk4t d w fme lot
The Fayette County probate court appoints William F. Ochiltree as administrator of the Estate of Emery F. Moffett, deceased, with Ed Sparks and Fayette County court listed as officials. Dated June 17, 1908.
Billy Blodgett reports Liebers plan a mass meeting in Indiana to rally against despotism and defend “personal liberty.” The event is described as more than a meeting and could feature notable supporters. The intent is to oppose restrictions on bartenders and saloon keepers from late hours on Sundays and holidays.
County clerks cannot pay return postage for hunted licenses sent by mail. Many applicants receive no license due to no postage funds. Senders should include two cents for return postage or the license and dollar may be held. Some clerks cover stamps but this is not standard policy.
Mary J. Aplegate also named as deceased's maiden, widow Wilbur Mo Collier lived in Franklin County before moving to Puestlas area. Survived by several children including Mrs Gate olhidt and Mrs Minmatie 9 Mbrtord. funeral set for Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the Fifteenth Street home with Rev. Brown of Laurel officiating, burial in city cemetery.
A vintage ad asserts Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets quickly stop headaches and various pains within twenty minutes. It notes a package contains twenty tablets and lists Lewis Ashworth as the seller.
Captain Willnef recounts long agony from catarrhal troubles that forced him from the sea. After two hospitals and persistent phlegm, two Hyomei bottles cured him. The dry antiseptic air, inhaled rather than swallowed, offers quick relief with a lifelong inhaler included in the $1.00 outfit. Green Brothers refunds if not cured.
The administrator with will annexed of John J Simirons deceased by Fayette Circuit Court order will sell at public auction in Connersville Indiana the decedent and widow and heirs interest in Lot fifteen and one half in Newkirk Addition and Lots twenty three twenty four twenty six and twenty seven in Junokin Addition all in Connersville. Sale subject to court approval not less than two thirds of full appraised value. Terms include one third cash balance in two equal notes due six and twelve months bearing 1 percent interest and secured by mortgage. property free of other liens and subject to city taxes and alley assessments. William and Ochilderer Administrators.
The Common Council of Connersville Indiana adopted a resolution to improve Oak Street from Fifth Street north to the railroad right of way with a five foot cement sidewalk and broader street work. Virginia Avenue north from Central Avenue curb line to nineteenth street will get a combined curb and gutter with sewers. Objections may be filed by seven p.m. on July 7. Jacob R. Clouds, Clerk.
Frank Cheney a senior partner of Cheney & Co declares in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims testimonials are free.
In the estate of William J Hinnkine deceased the Fayette Circuit Court set for October final settlement. Execut ors Pantel M Hawkins and William Jo Parkins Jr present account and vouchers for the estate. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why vouchers and distribution should not be approved. Court in Conderaville presides with clerk William Bl Sbakka.
An unclear passage cites a dubious claim that Boubon Poultry Care is the only remedy said to cure turkey diseases. The fragment mentions a Dr. Davis or similar figure and unnamed parties, with suggested doses and rapid recovery, but details are garbled and incomplete.
Clntonville Kentucky resident Q Wo Shipp says he has sold and used most hog remedies on the market and has found dead hogs after using them. Edwards Murray Druggists in Connersville Indiana sold the products.
National Chairman Thomas Taggart and four other Democratic national committee members break with W J Bryan over convention plans in Denver. The Johnson faction wires for six more rooms and Johnson prepares to open headquarters July 1, signaling a deepening rift ahead of the convention.
Miss Mabel Adams suffered a serious fall from a rope swing in Roberts Park while a Sunday school group picnicked. She landed ten to twelve feet down the hillside, bruising the left side and spraining a hip. no bones are thought broken and she rests quietly.
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