McCombs Captured After Train Hold Up at Connersville
Otto H Fish McCombs and Pete Ryan led a freight train robbery at the C H D depot, forcing the crew to pull away. McCombs was arrested in Indianapolis and may be taken to Connersville. Ryan was captured in Rushville after a追own chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Mike Ryan
Connersville
Rushville
Ryan
Indianapolis Star
McCombs
Glenwood
Otto H. (Fish) McCombs
Kokomo
Pete Ryan
West Washington Street Show Grounds
Simon and Hauser
Thomas Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
C. A. Manning
Indianapolis
George M. Martin Fined for Assault
Warrant sworn by Mrs. Mahala Wetherald led to George M. Martin’s arrest for assault and battery on his wife and Ida M. Martin. Evidence showed facial injuries and bruising but no serious harm. Martin pleaded guilty and was fined $1165 including costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Wetherald
George M. Martin
Ida M. Martin
Osborn
Martin
All Day Basket Meeting at Harrisburg Church
On Sunday June 7 an all day meeting will be held at Harrisburg Christian church. The program includes three minister addresses a song service and readings. It begins 10 30 A M with preaching and features a roll call and a noon dinner in the adjoining grove. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Christian Church
Bell family ties noted in Rushville article
The Rushville Jacksonian quotes the News on Albert Bell stepping away from business. It notes Bell is a son of James Bell of Mays and son in law of Lewis Newhouse of this city, with past business in the county before moving to Connersville years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Jacksonian
Albert Bell
Memory Tribute for William A Henry
Obituary notes William A Henry born August 6 1937 in Fayette county Indiana died May 30 1966 aged 60 years 10 months and 22 days. He is survived by wife daughter Lillie May Wilson sisters Ella Rich and Marys A Davies brothers Jotim Ro James and Joseph D Wilson and three grandchildren Bessie Jane Lester Henry and Virgil James Wilson. Interment at Robinsons Chapel June 1 with sermon by H C Veil Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Henry
William A
James TL
Jemima Henry
Fayette County
Indiana
May Wilson
Ella Rich
Philipsburg
Marys A. Davies
Sharpsville, Inc
Jotim Ro
Mays, Ind
James
Granite City
Joseph D
St. Louis
Bessie Jane
Lester Flenry
Virgil James Wilson
Jesus Christ
Martha J. Lawson
Oliver P
Lew Wallace
Lillie May
Lillie May Wilson
M. E. Church
Henry
Card of Thanks from Henry Family
CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our grateful thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance so kindly given during sickness and bereavement Martha J Henry Frank H Wilson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
x#iven
Martha J. Henry
Frank H. Wilson
Connersville Club to Sign Molloy for Next Sunday's Game
Clyde Lash is released after a season with Connersville. Jimmy Molloy, star Cincinnati pitcher, is engaged to pitch against the Cincinnati Americans at League Park next Sunday with possible permanent consideration contingent on his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lash
Connersville
Lash
Jimmy Molloy
Cincinnati
Gym-Shamrocks
Cincinnati League Park
Cincinnati Americans
League Park
LaRue
Molloy
Becker
Lindsis
Queen City
Seward
Incinnati
Gone
Jet
Kinder Wedding Dinner Delights Brownsville Friends
Mr and Mrs Clark Kinder hosted a large Sunday gathering in Brownsville with a four course dinner. Guests traveled from Lyons, Connersville, Liberty and nearby towns. Separately in Muncie the Neely embezzlement case progressed with a Cuban government judgment and a levy on Cowan printing to satisfy a 45000 debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Kinder
Brownsville
Harry Shirkey
Claude
Elizabeth Shirkey
Harry Blieden
Alvio
Connersville
Court Layson
Alquina
Zed Layson
Tara
Pleasant
John Geise
Liberty
George Maze
John Maze
J. Williamson
Charles Keller
Adaline Swallow
Misa
Edith Harris
Dan Williamson
Reuben Layson
Grover Stelle
Lyons Station
John Snyder
Ralph
F. P. Dye
George Funk
Amos Kinder
Retherford
Klyde Kinder
Browneville
Neely
Muncie
Cowan
Postal
Subscriber Protest Over School Teacher Shortage
A township high school faced with using three teachers instead of four sparks a protest from a subscriber. The writer argues the plan would cut daily instruction to about twelve minutes per pupil and degrade education, urging the community to retain the fourth and add a fifth teacher to preserve standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuirch
Cemetery Site Favored East of White Water in Connersville Plan
A local citizen favors locating a new cemetery east or southeast of Connersville along a road free of steam railroads. He notes three good sites across the river at moderate cost, cites high water as the main drawback, and urges a safe crossing to allow future access for Waterloo and Jennings residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Water Bridge
Connersville
Nutstown
Waterloo
Jennings
Jackson
White Water
Traction Extension Nears Completion With West Line
The west side of the Roushville Connersville extension of the I and Co traction line nears finish with little left to complete to the city west border. Four miles of track laid and ballast on the first coat east of the Flatrock river. Foreman D C Emery directs about forty linemen digging pole holes for a stretch of one and a half miles and crews placing and erecting poles along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roushville
Connersville
Rushville Republican
K & Cl
Plarreck River
D.C. Emery
Flatrock Bridge
Will Stop All Mail
Rushville Republican reports a proposed policy to enforce fraud orders on delinquent subscribers. When a fraud order is issued mail to the subscriber is refused and sent to the post office or destroyed. It urges subscribers to pay to avoid loss of all mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Mrs McNutt Death Details Stir City Rumors
A Cincinnati woman who spent hours with Mrs Anna McNutt before her death recalls the deceased was cheerful despite illness. A Cincinnati cousin Mrs Blair joined later, doctors Johnson and Wilson attended, and hotel staff cite headache powders but the attendant with Mrs McNutt denies any such intake. Friends seek publicity for authentic details amid circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McNatt
Cincinnati
McNutt
Blair
Johnson and Wilson
Sheep Killing Dogs Debate Over Hyphen Use
A discussion notes how hyphen placement alters meaning in the phrase sheep killing dogs. The writer argues omitting the hyphen misleads readers and says the phrase should be clarified to avoid slander against sheep and the animals that aid man.
Wool sale yields high per sheep average in Harrison
Dan Caldwell of Harrison township sold 225 pounds of first quality wool today to a Boston firm. The wool came from thirty sheep, producing an eleven pounds per head average. Caldwell, a large sheep grower, says the industry is among the best paying in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Caldwell
Harrison Township
Boston
Mass
Caldwell
Missing Richmond Doctor Dr G H Mottier
Dr. G H Mottier a prominent young physician of Richmond has been missing from his home for ten days. A long ago grand jury indictment charged him in an alleged criminal operation, but the case could not proceed due to the disappearance of the prosecuting witness.
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Scotland
Ireland
Norway
Whittier
G. H. Mottier
Richmond
Dr. Mottier
Lumber firm promises best stock and expert estimates
A lumber company invites customers to compare their stock and claims to have the best lumber in the state. They offer to provide estimates and testing before purchase and urge readers to visit before buying.
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M’combs
Ida M Martin
Rush CO
Robinson's Chapel
Hcar
H. C. Veil Wilson
Antler College
Goar
MR. and
Mrs. Clark Kinder
Seasor
Postotice
Ohio
Sum Elaitas
Yours Truly
Connersville Lumber CO
Rothermel
Jer
Cen. Ave
Ind
Fayette Savings and Loan Association
AE. Barrows
Twum
McFarlan
Frasee
French Bros. Ice Cream
Northwest
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