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Newspaper

Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1903

Page

8

Council awards street improvement and water main bids

The council reconvened with full attendance and passed an ordinance to improve Conwell, 16th and 17th streets. A tax rebate petition was granted. Water main extension bids were opened. Frank Ashton won the contract at 60.29 cents per foot. The council then viewed Nevin's proposed walk before adjourning.

Kerwood Sparks Basse Baker Ford Hamilton McBurnusy Bassa Besse McBurney Sbla Frank Ashton Ashton Nevin VcKee

Sudden Death of Thomas D Evans Prominent Union Lawyer

Thomas D. Evans, a leading Union County lawyer, died at his Liberty home Sunday morning from a sudden heart attack. He was sixty three, leaves a married wife and several married children. The funeral will be held at his residence tomorrow at 2 o clock. many from the city are expected to attend.

Thomas D. Evans Union County Liberty Decessea

Knights of Pythias Memorial Services at Columbia

The Knights of Pythias will hold memorial services in Columbia on Sunday June 21 at 2 p m An appropriate programme of exercises will be arranged and Hon Roscoe E Kirkman of Richmond will be the pastor of the day The public is invited to attend.

Knights of Pythias Columbia Roscoe E. Kirkman Richmond

Commisioners' Allowances and Related Expenses Ledger

A detailed list of payments and disbursements for Connersville township including road viewer services, assessments, coroner's inquest costs, burial orders, travel expenses, stamps, and courthouse maintenance. Names of commissioners, trustees, and local officials appear with amounts, items such as insurance, bridge repairs, plumbing, and rebates noted alongside.

Edward Thomas Mary Pike Stone Arch Commer’s JB. Wiles Train Pike Y. Thomas Isi J.f.craemer Connersville Elizabeth Crsener Yeonville Orphin Price Jennings Township David S. Price Haden Lewis Jackson Township Sallie AL Lewis Jackson Sipe Aradee Fester Sipe Orange Township Walter Cunaway A. Simpkins Harrison Township Mirza Jo Suimpkins Dukate Wr. Thompson Posey Township Chas. Limberson TL Seholl Waterloo Township Hla Jobe Waserlaa Township W.G. Hinehmans Fairview Township Hams Eva M. Hineehman Fair Luther Robinsum George W. Olidham Commissioners’ Court and Co. Council Elliott Lawrence Spangler van Moore TS Chas. Ward Ernest Ward Clara Sherwood Ees Dillman Oakley Yates Tases Selivy W. Hunt Wmn Jacob Chrisman Whipkie Clark Harr Wm. Oakley Fred Showalter Wan. Oakley Ed Stolts Sam Goble F. Downs Lyman G. Cooley Preston Chowning Wan Lekoy W. Hunt G. M. Sinks Sinersville T.C. McBurney Connersville Township JF. Chord Edward Mahbee Ko Stoops Conners FE. Downs Fo OL. Mitchell Henry Jermain Preston (Howning Ed Veateh Wm. F. Downs Frank Ashton Court House Gery Payne & Aliyord East Connersville River Bridge A.B. Claypool B. Harrison J.N. Davis Wm. J. Murray Echoone Cose Vee

Rushville Urged to Rally for Power House Site

Rushville residents discuss a potential power house for the Lodsanapona Cineinasti Traction and influence from Connersville. The Indiananelis Cincinnati Traction line plans year end extension to Connersville with work to start soon. The Jacksonian cites a quarter million in property tax gains and 40 to 50 jobs, urging Manghville residents to attend Monday’s assembly room meeting in force.

Manghville

Ten Years in Bed Kidney Patient Praises Remedy

R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years bedridden with kidney disease found no relief from doctors until Foley's Kidney Care was recommended. He reports it as a Godsend and says the product is sold by McKennan & Son.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley Iby McKennan & Son

Doctor Lamberson To Open Practice In City

Dr. Harry Lamberson a young physician and surgeon of Indianapolis has leased the new office on north Central avenue built by G C Pratt Lumber Co and will open his city office soon The doctor recently graduated from Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis and has strong hospital training in a competitive examination he was selected to do hospital work He is brother of Mrs B F Thiebsna of the city.

Harry Lamberson Indianapolis G. C. Pratt Lumber Co North Central Avenue Indiana Medical College Indianapolia Lamberson B. F. Thiebsna

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases

Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer eating sores itching skin pimples boils bone pains swellings rheumatism and catarrh. Claims to purify blood improve digestion strengthen kidneys and has been tested for thirty years. Price $1 per bottle with free samples from Blood Balm Co Atlanta and McKennan & Son's.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta McKennan & Son’s

Kidney Care Sells With Strong Health Claim

A local ad promotes Foley's Kidney Care as a universal cure for kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by McKennan & Son with a warning about potential health consequences if not used.

Foley McKennan & Son

Daily Market Report Grain and Live Stock Prices Slashed

Grain prices listed with per bin and per bushel figures for oats corn and rye. Live stock quotes show hogs cattle calves and dairy offerings with prices. market mentions feeding steer fat butcher steers and dairy cows alongside miscellaneous commodities.

Injunction Sought Over Gas Pipeline Through Thiebaud Farm

Benjamin F. Thiebaud filed suit in the Circuit Court with Florea and Broaddus to stop Connersville Natural Gas Company from removing a pipeline two miles west of the city and to force restoration of gas service under the old contract. A mandate was granted and a hearing set for tomorrow. The company, represented by Reuben Conner, says the contract limited gas supply to the farm line and may justify the pipe move.

Benjamin F. Thiebaud Florea & Broaddus Connersville Thiebaud Reuben Conner

Recruits Sworn In At Salvation Army Hall

Five recruits were sworn in at the Salvation Army Hall inSand sy evening. The ceremony featured colors and the flag as they entered the ranks. Captain Thompson spoke on The Army's Growth. Recruits named Daisy Ellis Payne Hattie Downey Chas A Penry Alva Hamilton and Joseph Kilby.

Salvation Army Sandsy Thompson Daisy Ellis Payne Hattie Downey Chas. A. Penry Alva Hamilton Joseph Kilby

Death of Mrs. George Sayre in Chicago

Mrs. George B. Sayre formerly Lillie Belle Cole of Mt Pleasant died suddenly from heart trouble in Chicago on Wednesday morning. She leaves a husband two children and a mother. Funeral at her husband’s parents home Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Riddle to officiate. body laid beside her late son.

Middleport Ohio Republican George B. Sayre Connersville Holberg Clothing Chicago A. H. Sayre Lillie Belle Cole Mt. Pleasant Riddle Presbyterian Church

Connersville Forms Male Quartet Group

A quartet named the Connersville Male Quartette has been organized by four young men of Connersville. Members include William R. Jones first tenor Prof. Jndie Boga second tenor Late Leigiste first bass Howard Wynegar second bass. They have practiced several selections and offer sacred and secular music for events.

Connersville William R. Jones Jndie Boga Leigiste Firet Howard Wynegar Ace Sud Quartetta Epsak Ita

Lively Nose Incident Leads to Arrest in Celina Street Brawl

At 11 39 Tuesday morning Celina Megan Street faced a lively restaurant disturbance. Will Bowman fought William Jackson with a knife threat after a glass was thrown and both men involved are colored. Officer Chrisman arrested Bowman and Jackson pressed assault charges. Mayor trial followed with Bowman's conviction and a $10.60 fine.

Drire Celina Megan Wrest Fifth Street Will Bowman William Jackson Contrector Bridges Bowman Jackese Bowman Oceaa Officar Chrisman Jackson Hill Coats

Still a Matter of Doubt About Power Line to Connersville

The News interviewed Charles L. Henry's private secretary by telephone and learned he is out of the city until tomorrow. A final decision on building the line to Connersville and the power house location is not made, but it is believed the line will reach Connersville. Rushville seeks the power house and Connersville should act similarly to secure the prize. Contiel's actions last night are praised for potential effect.

Charles L. Henry Indianapolis I. & C. Tractiwau Henry Connersville Rushville

Committees Form For Roberta Park Dedication

The Roberta Park dedication organizers met at the Trust Company office and elected D. T. Roots as president and W. F. Downs as secretary. The secretary will invite Township Trustees to a June 20 meeting at 3 p.m. to join and review a programme outline for the week.

Roberta Park Trust Company D. T. Roots W. F. Downs O. M. Hempleman Ward Jemison Ed McFarlan Matt Meyer Wm. F. Downs

Miller transfers city lot to George Miller for 400 dollars

Real estate transfer record shows Gertrude Miller selling a city lot to George Miller for 400 dollars. The transaction lists the two individuals and the sale amount.

Gertrude Miller George Miller Xecutors

Horticultural Society Holds Pleasant Session

The Millenlare Society met in Herreeburg on the first Thursday for an enthusiastic session with about 150 attendees from across the county. Miss Cora Thoman displayed ten rose varieties. Emma Jonss and Hetty Rea showcased roses, peonies, and honeysuckle. Mrs. George Ceiv nina offered roses and honeysuckle. Dr. F. D. Wire of Times-News Co. presented a Bates-Hawey mailbox. After dinner, talks covered horticulture, farming schools, and mixed husbandry. officials and guests included Orville Jane, Rockefeller, Dr. White, John Hackleman, and Rev. Bosshardt. A vote of thanks closed the meeting.

Herreeburg Thorndey Cora Thoman Wiss Emma Jonss Hetty Rea Moss Maggie Powell George Ceiv Nina F. D. Wire Times-News Co Ted Bates- Hawey Rocal D. Thug Lo Thomas Rnoka Reral Gharary Sons Jaeper Dews Orville Jane, Esq Mira Rockefeller Drif D. White John W. Hackleman Bosshard Herhart White Grant Willsms J. B. Jones A. M

Fierce Storm Strikes Fairfield Area Near Blooming Grove

A severe Monday storm devastated the Fairfield Blooming Grove corridor sweeping away bridges along Hast Fork of the White Water. Uprooted trees and blown structures marked the damage as residents, many never praying before, sought relief. Thaw Cry reports Salvation Army corps in town with twenty new recruits in a recent photo.

Blooming Grove Fairfield Salvation Army Svea

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High Street J. & C. Power House Remonstrance Knights of Pythias Allowanges The Fayette Jacksonian Lodsanapona & Cineinasti Traction Co Albait Indiananelis & Cincinnati Traction Line Connerswillie Thia Omsha Neh Connorsville City Daily Market Report Perc le Tigers Lord Perdle Connersville Natural Gas Co George Sayre Celina Mason I. & C. Power House Ting Horticultural Society Franklin County Solomon Coon Indiana Kayette County Lodiana Fayette County John Coon Elias RE. Jonnsson Bridget O'Neal Alanon Ua Frederick 1 Barrows Elliott & Barrows Attys
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