Great Motor Classic Ends With Narrow Death Threats
The five hundred mile race at Indianapolis Speedway drew a large Connersville crowd but many cars hit trouble. Harry Knight led early, a broken pin in a cylinder sidelining his Rutenber engine, while Mel Marquette’s car survived a spectacular crash that sent Ray Fowler to the infield. DePalma battled engine trouble yet pushed to the pits, with Teddy Tetzlaff finishing strong in a Fiat and Dawson setting speed records before the winner’s prize collapsed at the end. Dawson finished in 6 hours 21 minutes 6 seconds at 78.72 mph average.
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Connersvillians
Lexington
McFarlan
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Speedway
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Ray Fowler
Connersville
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Fowler
Bruce-Brown
DePalma
Fylfit Dawson
Teddy Tetzlaff
Fiat
Hughes
Merz
Dawson
Harroun
Wright Brothers Death Ends Aviation Pioneering Era
Wilbur Wright, renowned aviator and co inventor of the flying machine with his brother Orville, died at his Dayton home after a lengthy illness. The Wright brothers started with bicycle repair and kite experiments then built the first successful aircraft, earning global acclaim and ruling the world’s largest aeroplane factory.
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Wilbur Wright
Orville
Huffman Prairie
Simms Station
Wright Brothers
Washington
Wrights
National A Winner in 500 Mile Race at Speedway
Indianapolis May 31 The A A A rechecked timing figures after a protest over third and fourth positions in the 500 mile race. Mercer Hughes and others were involved as standings were corrected to show the final results and a dramatic finish by Ralph DePalma.
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Speedway
A. A. A. Tals
Hughes
Mercer
James Mora
Blutz
Tentantg
Ational
Dawaon
Piet
Ercer
Jury Acquits James A. Gregory in Larceny Case
The Fayette circuit court jury acquitted James A. Gregory of Libert y on a larceny charge involving about $30 worth of furs as Judge Gray withheld instructions until the morning. Gregory remains jailed awaiting possible action on separate embezzlement and grand larceny indictments from a Union County grand jury.
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James A. Gregory
Liberty
Fayette
Gray
Gregory
William Kennedy
Liberty Banker
Union County
Mrs Garrett Died Step Mother of Frank Garrett
Frank Garrett learned of the death of his step mother Mrs Indiana Garrett at her Dunnlapsville home at 5 last evening. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Chas Cunningham who was at her bedside. The funeral will be at the Presbyterian church in Dunlapsville tomorrow at two with Rev W H Clark officiating. Attending will include Frank Garrett and daughter Miss Mac, Mrs GC Rose, Mrs Will Morgan and Mrs Homer Kiddy.
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M. I. Church
Sesame Club
Alice
Frank Garrett
Indiana Garrett
Dunnlapsville
Chas. Cunninghan
Presbyterian Church
Dunlapsville
W. Hi. Clark
Miss Mac
GC. CG
Rose
Will Morgan
Homer Kiddy
Obituary of Alice Merrifield Sealed In Quiet Spring Death
Alice Merrifield, daughter of Mr and Mrs S Merrifield, died April 30 after a long life spent at the Merrifield homestead. She was a lifelong neighborly friend, loved by family and community, known for kindness and devout faith. Her steadfast character and generous encouragement defined her as a devoted daughter and beloved figure in town.
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Alice
S. Merrifield
Merrifield
Christ
Ife
Ufe
A Rabbit Calf Born Near Downeyville
A freakish Jersey calf born Sunday on P. M. Matthews’s farm near Downeyville seven miles north of Greensburg is described as rabbitlike. The calf has a normal head but short inward curving front legs and abnormally long hind legs, causing it to hop rather than walk, a feature perplexing observers.
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P. M. Matthews
Downeyville
Bryson Seat Not Contested In Indiana Political Row
Indianapolis Star publicized a Senate contest claim in Singh District after letters to T C Bryson and Nas Porter suggested a challenge to their Sixth district delegation. Secretary Hayward then stated there is no contest in Bryson’s district, ending the matter while noting other contests exist in three districts.
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Dianapolis
the Star
Hayward
T. C. Bryson
Nas Porter
Shelbyville
Bryson
Connersville
India
William Hayward
Secy
Infant Clarence Faber Found Dead Near City
The five weeks old son of Mr and Mrs John Faber resident on the Alex Norris farm south of the city was found dead in bed this morning. Coroner Spicely pronounced the cause inanition or failure to receive nourishment. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at New Trenton cemetery.
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Clarence
John Faber
Alex Norris
City
Corpher Spicely
New Trenton
Young girl saves flag from burning home in Cleveland
Hazel Dunbar, fourteen, crawled through smoke to rescue an American flag hanging from a front window as flames consumed her Cleveland home. The fire caused about $1,000 in damage and left the girl exhausted but safe in the yard.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hazel Dunbar
B.C Dunbar
Mrs. J. S. Leonard Buried At First Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Mrs. J. S. Leonard were held this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. W. H. Clark officiating. A quartette performed and pallbearers included Andrew Rieman and W. H. Newkirk Jr. Burial followed in the city cemetery.
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George Cain
Andrew Rieman
Eewin McIntosh
I Hassler
S. KE. DeHaven
M. E. Dale
W. HK. Newkirk, Jr
Robbery at Maurer Home Stuns Rural County
A tall slim dark thief robbed Henry Maurer’s two miles west of town residence at dusk on Wednesday. He threatened Miss Cora Jones with a revolver as she entered and warned her not to alarm others. A few pieces of silverware and a gold brooch were taken, while other valuables were overlooked.
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Henry Maurer
Miss Jones
Civil War Veteran Stricken During Memorial Day Cemetery Event
George M. Williams of East Conn ersville, a civil war veteran, suffered a heart attack yesterday afternoon at the City cemetery during Memorial Day ceremonies. He collapsed but was soon revived and is reported much improved today.
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George M. Williams
East Connersville
Mr.Willams
Will of Mrs Mary F Leonard Filed for Fayette Probate
The will names Andrew H Rieman as executor and provides a life trust of the Hastern avenue residence to Richard A Durnan with reversion to Leonard relatives. A $100 church trust, a $200 tax fund, and equal shares of $3,500 among Mrs Leonard's mother and listed kin complete the estate, valued around $10,000.
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Mary F. Leonard
Fayette
Hastern Avenue
Andrew H. Rieman
Reuben Conner
Maude Taylor
Carpenter Marshall Shepard Dies After Seven Months Ill
Marshall H. Shepard of Connersville died at his sister Mrs. Anna Ayers' home on West Fifth Street after seven months of ill health. Born February 16 1871 in East Connersville he was a carpenter. He leaves a widow of eleven months, mother and seven siblings. Funeral at 10 tomorrow morning in the Columbia M E Church with Rev M S Taylor officiating.
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Marshall HH. Shepard
Anna Ayers
West Fifth Street
Connersville
Columbia M. E
M. 8. Taylor
Calendar for the School Year 1912 13
School schedule lists Thanksgiving holiday on November 28 29. Xmas vacation ends January 6. semi annual promotion January 24. second term starts January 27. spring vacation March 7 8. commencement May 29. Teachers' meetings noted on November 1 8 20 February 4 May 2.
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Thorsday
Ral
Oqar
Mare
Pas
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