Wagon dump and 35000 bushel steel tank at Uhl & Snider mill
Uhl and Snider mill installs a Weber wagon dump allowing wheat to be unloaded without sack. A steel Texas tank 40 feet across and 35 feet high, built by Steel Storage & Elevator Co, will hold 35000 bushels, joined to the mill by a tunnel and powered cars, boosting total storage to 75000 bushels with two 40000 bushel stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhl & Snider
Weller Cobtroixbie
Weber Controlable Wagon Dump Cc
Chicago
Steel Storage & Elevator Co
Buffalo
New York
Sama
Uh! & Snider
Woman Slashes Hand While Opening Sack at Home
Mrs John Keller cut her left hand with a butcher knife while opening a new sack of table salt at her Eighth street residence. The knife slipped, cutting two inches to the bone across the palm, severing several arteries and veins. Dr VenPelt treated her with three stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keller
Eighth Street
Card of Thanks for Sympathy after Death
The family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who aided them during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They pray the Lord rewards each helper. W. W. Hont Fairy axp Rewarives.
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W. W
Directors Debate Traction Route to East of Rushville
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company directors met in the Stevenson building with President Charles L. Henry to decide the route east of Rushville. The meeting adjourned without a decision and will resume the week of June 15. A Connersville route is favored by a majority, despite higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ispisnapolis
Jone
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Charles L. Henry
Stevenson
Rushville
Connersville
Washington two cent stamp design approved for redesign
The postmaster general approves the new two cent stamp design. The Washington portrait remains but with coarser lines in red ink per Universal Postal Union guidance. Inscriptions will be larger and rearranged, and the oval frame will become an arched frame akin to the Franklin one cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster General
Bureau of Printing
Washington
Universal Postal Union
Franklin
Reubens on Parade Impresses Hay Makers Crowd
The Hay Makers parade Wednesday evening drew an enormous crowd along the main street. Dan Jones led the pageant with Milton band at the front and a Salvation Army drum corps at the rear. After the parade, members gathered at the hall to hear six candidates and enjoy a lengthy, elegant repast, with committee credit going to Nickell Morgan Feigel Hamilton and Woods Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Jones
John Hamilton
Tom Woods, Jr
Lumber Yard Sold to Connersville Company in City Deal
Thurday the Connersville Lumber Company acquired the stock of the George C Pratt Lumber Co which had run the local retail lumber business. Pratt, popular locally, will move to Indianapolis to join in the wood sambar trade. The buildings constructed by the former occupier pass to J E McFarlan who has yet to decide their fate.
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Thurday
Connersville Lumber Company
George C. Pratt Lumber Co
Bnai Neas
GC. Pratt
Tondianapalia
J. E. McFarlan
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made
A seizure of cheap powders in a neighboring city exposed dangerous alum powders containing alum and sulphuric acid. Analysts found high alum levels and filling matter. Physicians warn against such powders and urge choosing cream of tartar brands, which are cheaper and healthier in the end.
Kennedy Reelected to East Connersville School Board
Jasper L Kennedy was unanimously re elected to a three year term on the East Connersville town school board. He has served nine years and supported the proposed new school building facing a June 16 election where voters will decide.
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East Connersville
Connell
Jasper L Kennedy
Kennedy
Election of Officers by Shawmut CCouncil of Pocahontas
An election of officers was held by Shawmut Council of Pocahontas on Tuesday. Elected were Prophetess Stella Seibert Pocahontas Nellie Hall Waiapona Dasy Davidson Powhattan Charles Davidson Trustee Stanley Allison. Afterward Mrs William Hunter Mrs Ed McCormick Miss Maud McCall Miss Lizzte Hensley Charles Thomas and Clarence Jackson were initiated. Refreshments followed with a social hour late.
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Shawmut Ccouncil
Pocahontas
Prophetess
Stella Seibert
Nellie Hall
Waiapona
Dasy Davidson
Powhattan
Charles Davidson
Stanley Allison
William Hunter
Ed McCormick
Maud McCall
L Zzte Hensley
Charles Thomas
Clarence Jackson
Death of Alice R. Whitehead in Connersville Indiana
Alice R. Whitehead born July 11 1865 Rolling Prairie Indiana died May 28 1903 at her Connersville home aged 37 years 10 months 17 days She was mother to six children and a longtime Seventh Day Adventist church member Funeral conducted by Elder A W Bartlett with local clergy The obituary notes long life of service and family movements from Indiana to Kansas and back to Indiana.
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Alice R. Whitehead
Rolling Praiie
Ind
Connersville
W. W. Hunt
Valpariso
Albion
Feona Farm
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Milton
Unte
Geanersville
William E
LeRoy W
Anna M. Ray Ir
Eva B
Ruth A. Hunt
Seventh Day Adventist Church
A. W. Bartlett
LaFayette
P. G. Stanley
A. L. Chew
Indiana Furniture worker crushed fingers in factory accident
George Stater, an employee at the Indiana Furniture factory, narrowly escaped more serious injury when heavy timber fell on his left hand Thursday. The crushing wound required medical treatment from Dr. Clark after the incident.
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George Stater
Indiana Furniture Factory
Dr. Clark
Wedding Announcement for Miss Mary Krasser and Leslie Huxtable
Cards announce the approaching marriage of Miss Mary A. Krasser daughter of Mr and Mrs John Krasser to Mr Leslie Huxtable son of G L Huxtable of this city. The wedding will be held at the bride s Maplewood home on Wednesday June 17. Mr Huxtable is a Pittsburgh Pa resident employed as a mechanical engineer with Westinghouse Air Brake Co. The couple plans to reside in Pittsburgh. The Times News extends congratulations.
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Mary A
John Krasser
Leslie Huxtable
G. L. Huxtable
Maplewood
Mies Krasser
Hoxtable
Pittaburg
Westinghouse Airbrake Co
Pittsburg
The
Times-News
First Germano Presbyterian Church Reports Growth and Improvements
Members of the First Germano Presbyterian Church wrap up a year of growing attendance and stronger missions. The treasurer notes increased funds, building and parsonage improvements, and self sufficiency aided by broader church efforts. New trustees were elected unanimously and riders were named to support church work.
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First
Germano Presbyterian Church
Grstifricg
Treas Trans
Louis Dentlinger
John H. Becker
Adam Herman
Jacob F. Stoll
Truant Officer Appointed Emil P Holmes to County Posts
Trustees of townships appoint Emil P Holmes as Truant Officer of the county and city to succeed J N Davie. Holmes was the sole applicant and chosen unanimously. His term covers the school term only, with fall term not commencing yet. He resigns from city patrolman duties after a commendable record.
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Emil P Holmes
Trusot Oticer
Cnovls
Holmes
J N. Davie
Tronot
Davies
Big Increase in Fayette County Property Valuation
The May 30 1903 township assessor return shows total property valuation at 9 464 762 and a 1 700 000 rise from 1902. The higher assessment suggests a likely reduction in the tax levy. Also noted is Mrs A H Gelvie recovering from appendicitis and her husband improving after French Lick Springs treatment. they expect him home tomorrow evening.
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Fayette County
A. H. Gelvie
French Lick Springs
The New Woman and a Health Cure Promise
Emma Mitchell of Indianapolis credits Peruna for rapid relief after years of pain and says seven bottles completed her cure. The piece contrasts the “new woman” with a new kind of recovery aided by Dr. Hartman’s home treatment. Readers are urged to send symptoms and treatment details to Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for a month’s guidance.
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Emma Mitchell
Louisiana Street
Lndianapolis
Ind
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Captain Thompson Vindicated In Army Rumor Case
The rumor of a scandal within the Salvation Army involving Captain Thompson and George Kyges and wife was proved false. Mr Eggleston testified the report was exaggerated and led to his and his wife’s separation, which they attribute to Captain Thompson’s interference. The Captain is fully vindicated and efforts seek an amicable settlement among parties.
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Salvation Army
Captain Thompson
Army
George Kygiestoo
Mr. Eggleston
Clark
Vic
Eegieston
Calanthe Society Closes Season At Sixth Street Home
Mrs Chester Martindale entertained the Calanthe Society on Sixth Street Tuesday in a joyful final session of the season. The year brought prosperity and a healthy bank balance for the society. Ice cream cake and fruit refreshed guests. Mrs L Porter is reported ill at her south city home.
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Mrs
Chester Martindale
6Th Street
Calanthe Society
Sixth Street
Martindale
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Uhl & Snider Mill
I, & C, Traction Co
Reubens ON Parade
G. C. Pratt Lumber Co
Connersville Lumber Co
J. AL. Kennedy
Shawmut Council of
Conrad Farat
Marion Soldier’s Home
Indiana
Mary Krasser
First German Presbyterian Church
Emil P. Holmes
J. N. Davis
Capt. Thompson
Calanthe
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