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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
Chief Justice White explains a drafting error in the Tobacco decision changed “unreasonable” to the intended term “reasonable.” The correction clarifies that all restraint of trade is unlawful under the Sherman Act, reaffirming the court’s stance on trust regulation and legitimate business.
A Connersville plan proposes selling small land tickets to raise about 3000 dollars for hitch rack space on a 13 612 square foot site near the city. Buyers would own the land used for hitch racks and receive redeemable bonds, with contracts ensuring continued use unless abandoned. The scheme envisions bank involvement and newspaper support to boost demand and potential title display for local real estate.
Joel Scott was bitten by a dog on Central avenue yesterday afternoon between Fifth and Sixth streets. He encountered a shaggy yellowish shepherd dog led by a small boy. the dog snapped at his thigh, wounding his clothing and flesh slightly. The owner is unknown. no rabies suspicion exists. Authorities urge dog owners to restrain cross dogs, especially in hot weather.
Cbeneser Pruden, long time city resident and veteran, died late today shortly after 3 PM. He was nearly eighty, survived by four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mediate relatives include Mrs Frank Garrett Mrs Alice Taylor Misses Dird and Minnie Pruden. Further details on his life will be published tomorrow.
Two freight cars on the Big Four derailed near Sixth Street when a lumber box car and a caboose left the tracks. Workers quickly re-railed them and service was not delayed. cause remains unknown.
Attorney Charles W. Baker outlines the defense as Robert Cooke faces charges of embezzling 24.00 from the railroad. Prosecutor Cash asserts Cooke took funds in packages from small offices, then delivered money to a woman who opened accounts in New York and Brooklyn banks and trust companies.
Reports indicate all parties affected by suspected ptomaine poisoning have recovered. Mrs. Ryanan remains seriously ill, but Mrs. Ryanan's condition has improved and she rests comfortably. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined.
Jol M. Weidner, a former city resident who left less than a year ago for Indianapolis, died today in a hospital there. There are no near relatives in the city. the only relative is Mrs. Hannah Wegerle of Sycamore street. He was about 10 years old. Funeral and burial arrangements are not yet made, but the body is expected to be brought back for burial.
Orange Township resident Drury Massey is reportedly the oldest taxpayer in the county and possibly the oldest citizen in the congressional district. The Orange township assessor confirmed his age as 103 years, a claim long thought unlikely by local residents.
A new booster pump arrives at the railroad yards and will be installed to raise water pressure to hill districts. Groundwork near Third and Western is prepared, by-passes and valves regulate flow, and the system will be powered by electricity from a central plant for uniform citywide pressure.
Wagner of this city has patented a neat window fixture with two rollers one projecting outward two inches designed to hold knee curtains and blinds. An adjustable wall bracket fits any shade length. Two local investors with strong means plan a company to manufacture the fixture, signaling a new local industry unit.
Jury retired at five and returned a verdict of acquittal for Jesse Vandiver after a day of court proceedings. The defendant testified well and no other major events occurred. A separate case, George and Ira Remington vs H and D railroad, was settled out of court for about $200 damages after their horses were allegedly killed by locomotives.
Assessor W. T. Murray, ex officio member of the Board of Review, is downcast after learning that Drury Massey of Orange has outclaimed him as the county orbit’s oldest man by about three months.
Representative Findy Al. Gray introduces to the President Mrs Samuel Beck Mrs Hattiengart Miss Emily Jewiss and Miss Blanche Kahn of Connersville. The women are on a leisure trip through the East and will sail soon for Europe.
The Rush-Fayette exiles now living in Indianapolis will hold their annual reunion and picnic at Brookside Park on Sunday June 18. An invitation is extended to all former Rush-Fayette residents to attend.
A man arrested yesterday in a beastly intoxicated condition gave the name George McGuire of Muneto. He was arraigned before Mayor Hawkins, fined $1 and costs, and jailed for eleven days after failing to pay.
Miss Merle Henkle 21 says that her stepmother Jessie Way Henkle poisoned her using arsenic in wine. physicians report a stomach pump removed a large amount of poison at Jane M Case Hospital Delaware Ohio on June 12. The stepmother was arrested. motive alleged jealousy tied to the father’s devotion and support.
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