Public praise for Hawkins school trusteeship continued by council
The Connervsville News applauds the City Council for reappointing Hawkins to another term on the school board, praising his work for the city schools and Hawkins Playground, and noting the council rose above party lines to honor a deserving civic leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. McKee
Kk. D. Hawkins
Hawkins
Connersville
Thinkins
Counil
Twawkites
Mr. Hawking
Charles E Hughes as Nation’s Reform Leader and Presidential Hope
The article extols Charles E Hughes as a famed reform governor of New York and a longtime Republican candidate prospect. It notes Taft’s support for his Supreme Court appointment and discusses Hughes’s reluctance to pursue the presidency while acknowledging his patriotic fitness and past reform achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Means Hughes
New York
Mr. Hughes
Wis
Taft
Oin Clarkes i. Hughes
Parker Nominated by Progressives for Vice President
John M. Parker named as Vice Presidential candidate by the Progressives. Delegates from the South say many members were former Democrats who joined the new movement despite long standing prejudices rooted in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Parker
Mr. Parker
South
Third Party Movement Aims to Preserve Party Unity
The passage argues against uniting with Republicans and claims the third party's aim is to keep the party intact for future use. It notes speeches suggesting limited impact in 1912 and discusses how Progressive hopes might rise from former Republicans in the north, while the southern states have not voted Republican since reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Whiskers in Campaigns and Presidential Styles
The piece notes cartoonists plan to feature Hughes with whiskers, arguing it adds gaiety without harm. It recalls past presidents who wore facial hair, stating Cleveland Roosevelt and Taft had mustaches, while Grineoli Grant Hayes Garfield and Harrison wore beards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
White House
Mr. Hughes
Grineoli
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Harrison
Arthur
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Taft
Vachine Bash Ball The Indiana Man’s Pneumatic Cannon
An Indianapolis man invents and tests a cannon that fires base balls using compressed air. It pivots to adjust angle and promises swift accuracy, suggesting it could ruin pitching careers if broadly adopted, though critics doubt its practicality and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Mehean Dies. Cincinnati Enquirer and Washington Post Owner
John RD Mehean, owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Washington Post, has died at his Washington home. He was a pioneer in midwestern journalism and helped the Enquirer challenge rival publishers before moving his residence to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RD Mehean
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Washington Post
Washington
Hisco Pioneer
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket at Indianapolis Convention
At Indianapolis on Wednesday the Prohibitionists nominated a full ticket with no trouble. A fair attendance ensured entry for all who wished to attend and the party delegates enjoyed an all-round good time, a contrast to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Political Crossroads and Roosevelt's Public Stance
The excerpt discusses public attraction to political policies despite personal hesitations about entering office. It notes a general interest in policy alignment and the lure of political influence beyond individual candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Hughes and Fairbanks New York and Medicaia
In a wavering passage the text hints that Hughes and Fairbanks in New York and Medicaia hold the traits the Repard Heana require for their business, with strong expectation they will secure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Fairbanks
New York
Medicaia
Tates
Thotuth the Boy and Candidate Amid Local Debates
A garbled report notes a boy supporting a candidate with effort while residents discuss candidates including Hughes and Pairbanks. The text hints at Indiana ties and a call for strong backing of a man named Hughes in local political terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairbanks
Indiana
Hughes
Campaign predictions of the week go to waste
The text mocks forecasted campaigns as worthless scraps like waste paper, implying predictions have little value and are discarded.
Wilson Centered in Hatch Outcomes at Chicago
The report notes Wilson is involved in hatching results in Chicago. It suggests there is a reason for this activity and that hatches will provide him with food for serious thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Chicago
King of Greece Orders Army Demobilized
The King of Greece has ordered most of his army demobilized. The move is praised as a bold example, while other European nations are not following suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
It Was Not Fairbanks After All
A terse note suggests a race or claim misattribution with a rival arriving first, indicating a mistaken location or winner. The remark implies a correction and hints at a wrong initial assumption about where an event occurred or who led.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
One Party Promise Seeks Peace From Democrats
A public call argues that a single party can secure peace by sidelining Democratic influence. Proponents urge stable governance and reduced partisan conflict, claiming a united frontline will end gridlock and restore order.
Vegetable Freak Grows Odd Radish Display
Ambrose Church sent to the News office today a vegetable freak consisting of a radish formed like a small apple about one and a quarter inches across with a second radish attached below growing to two and a half inches. The upper section is bright red and the lower white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Church
Richmond Horse Theft Hoax Ends With Candy For Thieves
Richmond Indiana police and a Boston marshal chase a reported theft from Mrs 4 St Smith. The culprits turn out to be two five and three year old boys, Smelser, found in a horse drawn vehicle with rats. Police return them to their parents with candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
St. Smith
Boston
Goodwin
Jesse Smelser
Jack Smelser
Rush County Fair Opens With Centennial Plans
Rushville June 10 Rush County Association issues the opening day program for this year’s fair. More than 1700 awards will be given and a full steed program planned. A night fair is planned with an exhibition of centennial celebrations and a homecoming on opening day August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ted
Bremiint
Usaab
Dipeliapa
Williams Graft Case Verdict In Delaware Court
Guilty verdict returned for Gene Williams 23 deputy prosecutor in the Mirnese graft case. Jury convicts Williams of conspiracy to solicit bribes from tiger operators garubters and resort keepers. Judge Grasse briefs a motion for new trial. bond set allowing Williams to remain free pending appeal. Penalty range two to fourteen years at Tadare reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneie
Gene Willints
Rollin HH. Beanete
Mirnese
Oto Seliett
Delaware Ciicmt
Dudgse
Judee Gance
Gee
Efferconville
Wilkins
Marshall Poised for Second Nomination at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Committee gathered to finalize plans as St Louis readies for the convention. The mood was confident with Thomas R Marshall likely renominated, while Charles W Fairbanks’ Republican nomination for Vice President influences the Democratic strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Doomis
Vane Guard
Pemorrats
Charles W. Fairbanks
Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis’ Coliseum
Democracy
Business Men's League
Sunset Fon
St. Louls
Social notes from Everton and nearby communities
Frank Scott of Muncie visited family from Saturday to Monday. William Loudenbuck and wife guests of Perry Jambert. Perry Scott and Floyd joined FL Meyers and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Amy Lake and son Virgil visited Brookville for the Centennial. Roberts hosted a strawberry supper with friends. Z M Lake and Edith Worster guests at Lake and Worster homes. A E Goble and family drove to Richmond to visit Mrs Sam Coble. Local Knights and Judges plan a joint decoration at Everton next Sunday afternoon. Mrs S S Criss and family visited Friday. Kellum and daughter Edith were at Brookville Saturday. Toward Daekous and children from KRokamo spent a week with Mo Baek. Friday set for Everton cleanup. Chrean Rose hosting a gathering at their home. Hed Rerninger, recently ill, now able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scott
Muncie
J. W. Scott
William Loudenbuck
Alquina
Perry Jambert
Perry Scott
Floyd
Meyers
Amys
Frank Z. Lake
Virgil
Brookville
Il Fa. Roberts
Qaite O
Z. M. Lake
Edith
J. QO. Worster
Phone Lake
A. E. Goble
Tichmond
Sam Coble
Will Dwald
Everton
Affternoon
Atu Oelack
Crist
Frank Lake
AL AL Kellum
Idith
San
Toward Daekous
Krokamo
Mo. Baek- Gis
Centennial and Social Events In Brook Ville Area
Miss Norma Dade attended a centennial celebration with Miss Dorothy Remy and Charles White. Mrs Rose Davis Wilson received a wedding shower at Ars Jewel’s home. Miss Mda Stockdale will attend Normal Institute at Mune eie Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Lake hosted dinner for Mim and Roy Chance on Sunday. Elsworth Gettinger family, Kathryine and Mildred joined Mr and Mrs SK Retherford for dinner. Elbert Gettinger hosted guests, and a storm disrupted Sunday evening activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Dade
Dorothy Remy
Charles White
Brook Ville Setureday
Ars
Jewel
Rose Davis Wilson
Mda Stockdale
Muneeie
Normal Institute
Mro
James Lake
Mim
Roy Chance
Myo O
Phone Lake
Elsworth Gettinger
Mark
Charles
Daughte Kathryine
Mildred
I. SK. Retherford
Chrystal Young
Charles Powell
Lida
Garrison
Elbert Gettinger
Owifter
Guy Gettinger
Famits
Sanday
Local Social Notes From Connersville and Nearby
Misa Ruth Aghworth of Connersville and cousin Mish Hazelstreet of Rushville spent Tuesday night with Charles Neff and family. Mer and Mrs A C Hrtntiel conduct business in Connersville Saturday. Ernest Roberts and sons hosted neighbors last Thursday for strawberry and ice cream, games, and socializing. Cherence Edwards and wife with Miss Julius Grads of Indianapolis toured Madison and stay until Wednesday, while Edwards’s sister-in-law lies dangerously ill. Harry and Fred Abernathy were in Connersville for business Saturday. Mrs Wagner remains ill at her daughter Mrs John Hilbert’s home but is improving. Miss Clara Brumfiel visited Boone County friends. Miss Lucile Neff recovers from a three week illness. Quincy Elliott and daughter Gertrude plan to Terre Haute for State Normal commencement where Marie Elliott graduates. Katherine Brumfiel has recovered from measles. John Trenwood and family visited Margaret Jemison’s on Sunday. J Ellott and family and Walter Neff were guests at Charles Neff’s Sunday. A large group attended the Brookville Centennial over the weekend, aided by the Mt Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ruth Aghworth
Connersville
Mish Hazelstreet
Rushville
Charles Neff
Mer
A. C
Bernest Roberts
Cherence EdWards
Juliu Grads
Chatapolis
Madison
Edwards
Harry
Fred Abernathy
Siatourday
Wagner
John Hilbert
Clara Brumfiel
Boone County
Lucile Neff
Quincy Miliott
Mise Gertrude
Terre Haute
State Normal
Marie Ellott
Katherine Brumflel
Clarence Troon
Noblesville
Charles Miesters
Rollin Lake
Oris Maver
Ih. A. Hartsaw
Charles Veatch
Shelbyville
Brookville
Joseph Moore
Clyde Piper
Clyde Mastera
Frances
Earl Berninger
Ind Hubbel
Charles Rigor
Harrison, O
George Lake
Jo. R. Lake
Ana
John Worster
John Lake
Rack Lake
Edith
Phenis Lake
Fred Brookbank
Ruth
Thomas Dawson
Edna Lake
Ethel Hartsaw
Danville
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Community Week
Mrs Anna Sipe and Grace visited Dr R W Sipe and wife. Cary Young and Mrs Thos Creek with sons spent Sunday in Shelby County. Mrs Maurice Young is recovering from illness. C W E M met with Mrs Kate McClannahan Friday afternoon. Frank Wobbs and family of Anderson called here due to Mrs Hobbs mother’s illness. Mrs Frank Coltrain visits Ethel Howard near Alpine. Children’s Day exercises were well attended. Willing Workers plan an all day meeting at Mrs Laura Russell’s home with a noon pitch-in dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sipe
Grace
R. W. Sipe
Cary Young
Thos. Creek and Sons
Shelby County
Maurice Young
Kate McClannahan
Frank Wobbs
Anderson
Hobbse
Frank Coltrain
Ethel Howard
Alpine
Laura Russell
Local Social Guests and Weekend Visits Across Centerville Area
Beeson and Huber hosted Ernest Caldwell and family guests. Otho Moffett and family with Guella visited Lambert Moffett. Ruth and Florence Kirtley with Robert Kirtley spent Sunday with Michel Kimmel near Centerville. James Murphy visited Fort Wayne. Cort Troxell and Mrs Jobe with families visited Leander Kirtley. Clifford Brattain and Amanda Brattain stayed with John Reed family. Florence and Robert Kirtley attended The New Minister in Milton. Wisie Brattain also visited John Reed’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Caldwell
Otho Moffett
Guella
David Wise
Frank Wise
Jeanette
Lambert Moffett
Ruth Kimmel
Florence Kirtley
Robert Kirtley
Michel Kimmel
Centerville
James Murphy
Fort Wayne
Cort Troxell
Samuel Jobe
Leander Kirtley
Clifford Brattain
Amanda Brattain
John Reed
Florence
Milton
Wisie Brattain
Centennial celebration attendance and upcoming church events
Local residents named Mr and Mrs John Ross and others attended the Brookville Centennial last week. Visitors from Dayton and Piqua met with local families. Children’s Day exercises are planned at the Christian church on June 25 and 28, with various families hosting gatherings and sharing Sunday visits.
Brookville Centennial Attendance Noted In Local Notices
Heavy rains slow farm work as Noblesville residents and Connersville visitors join Brookville Centennial events. Couples and families, including Mr. and Mrs. Goble and others, are listed visiting, socializing, or attending the centennial with various local hosts through Sunday.
Local Socials Report Weekend Travels and Visits
Rev and Mrs D R Moore and Mr and Mrs Robert Hubbell drove to Brookville for a weekend. Mr and Mrs Arthur Weers were in Richmond on Thursday. Mrs George Hand returned home in Liberty after visiting Mrs J W Talhote. Mrs Lon Moore and Mrs George Crist visited Mrs Mary Templeton on Friday. Mrs J B B Leech and daughter Linna visited relatives at Abington. Mrs Charles Heehk visited friends here Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Moore
Robert Hubbell
Brookville
Arthur Weers
Richmond
George Hand
Tiberty
J. W. Talhote
Lon Moore
George Crist
Mary ‘Templeton
J. BB. Leech
Linna
Abington
Charles Heehk
Hera
Local Couples Share Sunday Visits and Travel Tidings
Mr and Mrs J J Rigor and others hosted guests including the Lairs and Becks on Sunday. Fairfield visitors Elmer Templeton and Forest Weers families spent the day with G W Weers. Edward Taylor bought the Jack Booth property at Quakertown and Clint Bryson returned from Purdue for summer. Several families planned moves home to the farm and housekeeping follows honeymoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Rigor
Charles Lair
Adolphus Lair
Robert Beck
Elmer Templeton
Fairfield
Forest Weers
G. W. Weers
Edward Taylor
Jack Booth
Quakertown
Clint Bryson
Purdue University
Charles Brookbank
Freda
J. M. Talbott
Robert
Geo. Bond
Brookville
John Miller
Lloyd Nickels
Lon Moore
Quintin Booth
Lizzie Nickels
Mary Templeton
Messrs
Reed Nickels
W. W
T. K. Stanton
Charles Daws
Liberty
Dudley Richardson
Albert Crawford
Connersville
Memorial services and social visits mark community notices
Everton will host a joint memorial service Sunday with Rev. Hartsaw delivering the address. The funeral of Charles Veatch, killed in a Shelbyville auto accident, drew a large crowd. Local residents attended events in ville and various neighboring towns, with many visits and visits to family homes and schools noted.
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes in Evening News
A flurry of short visits and social movements dated in the region includes Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Curtiss of Bentonville guests in the city, George Becker of Metamora transacting business yesterday, and various others from Lyons Station Brownsville Brookville and Kokomo. Several families report relatives visiting from nearby towns and a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford DeHaven of Rosedale. William Baker of Fairview is recovering after injuries from a recent accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Curtiss
Bentonville
George Becker
Metamora
Glen Lyons
Lyons Station
Wdna Kinder
Brownsville
Lydia Hall
Longwood
Jonathan Kinder
Tamily
Harrisburg
Howard Backons
Kokomo
Laverne Dunn
Alpine
William Baker
Fairview
Ada's successor at Purdue is decided
Lafayette Ind June 6 Franklin Fay Chandler of Indianapolis class of 1889 was nominated today at the Purdue Alumni Association annual meeting for alumni representative on the university board of trustees. He will succeed George Ade who resigned recently. Chandler was the unanimous choice and Governor Stalton will appoint him on recommendation of the alumni. He is sales manager of the Chandler Taylor Company of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Franklin Fay Chandler
Indianapolis
Purdue Alumnia Association
University Board of
George Ade
Chandler
Stalston
Chander Taylor Company
Bradrick Returns to Connersville for Crippled Children Plan
A. V. Bradrick of Spokane visits Connersville old friends en route home from the Methodist General Conference in Saratoga Springs. He has retired from lumber and pursues a nation wide effort to aid crippled children, offering services at no charge. His past roles include insurance, stock paper editing, and founding the Connersville Courier, with prior work at the Shelbyville Jeffersonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa V. Bradrick
Spokane
Washington
Connersville
United States
Bradrick
Shelbyville
Jeffersonian
Fayette County seeks bids for James McCann road paving project
The Board of Commissioners of Fayette County Indiana invites sealed bids for the grading draining and paving of the James McCann road project in Connersville township. Bids due by 1 pm with bonds equal to double the bid, bidder must be responsible, affidavits of non collusion required, project governed by 1905 acts and county specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
County of Fayette
Board of Commissioners
Connersville
Fayette
James McCann
Notice to Non-Residents in Fayette County Divorce Case
The Fayette Circuit Court in October 1916 issued notice to Ella Perkins nonresident of Indiana. Plaintiff Henry D. Perkins, by Mc Kee Wiles Eliott, files for divorce seeking judgment unless she appears by October 2 1918 to answer the complaint. Clerk William Reeder certified on June 12 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Fayette County
Fayette Circuit Court
Henry D. Perkinson
Kikw Perkins
McKee, Wiles & Eliott
Ella Perkins
Fayette
Connersville
A. P
William Reeder
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B. W. Vatoan
Connery
Charles Echocghes
Richmond Police
Fair Books
Rush County Association
Mears
Bond
Marshall
Old St. Louis
George Stewart
James Ludlow
Karl Wilson
Merrill Wilson
Mays
Albert MacConnel
Bert Rees
Carl Fisher
Arthur Nelson
Roscoe Strong
Wiley Chapel
Albert Rees
John Nelson
Benton McConnell
Wayne County
Della McKay
Bertha
Walton McConnell
Hiis McConnel
Zion
Rose Harry
Harry Will
Eheed
Chrean Rose
Hed Rerninger
Menstes
Mt, Garrison
Riverside
John Trenwood
Maynard
Margaret Jemison
J. Q.ellott
Walter Neff
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Beeson
Huber
John Ross
Fred Petersen
A.M. Lyons
Charles Hill
Dayton
Ohio
Willis Will
Piqua
George Brown
Tainty Cand
Sturday
J. C. Titterington
Joseph Philabauin
Walter Scholl
Lewis Scholl
Monger
Miner Newland
Forrest Showalter
Benjamin Richardson
George Fisher
Mitchell Peterson
Albert Lyons
James Lyons
Newton Gruell
Song
Edwins Stintey
Sun Hi
Doran
Chis Pees
Willis Hill
Jobie
Magar Scholl
Ditiver
Poplar Ridge
Dunlapsville
Neda Kuhn
George McKee
East Side
William Pumphrey
Clark
Pike County
John Bajl
Frank Zimmerman
Charles Mettel
East Fourth Street
Lehure
Herman Steamer
Eleventh Street
Ralph Gassman
Cedar Grove
I. A. Schuler
Sprent
Vivian Winters
Lewis Scott
William Hendrickson
Clifford DeHaven
Rosedale
Edgar and
Charles Stewart
Looming Grove
J. ©. Morford
F. M. Edwards
Ade
Purdue
A. V. Bradrick
BRC
Hiram Shipley
Reuben H, Jerman
Daniel W. Caldwell
Board of Commissioners of
Glen Zell
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