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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
A chaotic scene unfolds as Myase flees after a train incident near Mataneled. A bystander witness reports alarm, while Todd at a nearby diner assists. Clothes are damaged but no severe injuries reported, despite a tense moment at the station.
A local report describes a new disease labeled straw lich or spion diel arising from wheat straw bedding. An east side housewife claims a cure, with pests and tiny flies infesting beds and causing itching and rash. Household wheat straw exposure implicated. symptoms described as shingles like and intensely itchy.
Mrs. Maude Cropper of Muncie visiting grandparents near Nulltown was hurt when her horse bolted after snagging its bridle on a pipe. She suffered possible spinal injury and leg bruises, was treated at a physician’s office, then taken home. The horse dashed through Market to Fifth and ran to Roberts Park before being caught.
Distribution of life insurance payments recorded across Indiana for the year. Connersville reported a large total of 81000 pounds in death claims tied to FLIT policies. The report lists Ludivna and other towns with notable disbursements while naming Goode Ghadividiad and Rushville among affected areas.
Trade notice offers a well located residence and business to exchange for a farm or equal value plus difference. Respond via Lock Box 51 with details.
An Ohio era ad praises Boley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cured kidney trouble backache and irregularities for a patient who grew weak and could not walk. The testimonial asserts the remedy clears complexions and enables daily work and urges sufferers to try it after other doctors failed.
A testimonial ad from Connersville, Indiana claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney symptoms. S. H. Barnett describes improved sleep, reduced pain, and normal secretions after short-term use. Sold by Green Bros. Drug Store with Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents for 50 cents.
James May known as Jimmie, 23, of near Nulltown, was struck by an engine on B and O tracks at Riverside Cincinnati while working temporarily. He died at 2:30 AM after being taken to Seton Hospital. He had worked three years, married, and leaves parents and four brothers. He had hoped to join a passenger train soon. Funeral details not yet announced.
Notice to taxpayers in Posey and Fairview townships Fayette County and Washington Township Rush County Indiana. Charles H Elwell et al filed April 10 1909 a petition to improve a three mile road by eroding draining and paving with crushed stone on the county line. Joint session July 9 1909 to hear remonstrances. cost estimated at 18051.03. copies on file in Fayette and Rush counties auditors offices.
Notice by Thomas C. McBurney as executor of Jonathan Bulkley deceased offers a public sale of the decedent’s personal property at 12 o’clock noon on the Bath day of June 190%, at No. P2n0d eastern avenue Connereville Payette County Indiana. Items include furniture, kitchenware, sewing machine, beds, linens, dishes, silverware, clothing, garden tools and more. Terms: cash for $5 and under. credit until January 1, 1910 for larger amounts with note and security, six percent interest after maturity. Removal only after payment. Auctioneer WAL JO NOBLE.
Notice to non residents in Fayette County Indiana. Clinton Lindsey must appear October 4, 1909, in Connersville to answer or demur to Forest A. Brooks v William Cook et al in the Fayette Circuit Court. Clerk William E Sparks seals the notice.
Forest A. Brooks sues William M. L. for quiet title in Fayette Circuit Court docket 55838. Complaint notes several nonresident defendants including Dunken and Lindsey families and Cox with appearance required on the first court day at Connersville. Witness statements dated May 20, 1909.
Advertising copy notes that lingering colds sap strength and may become consumption urging against untried remedies. It credits O. McKennan & Son as purveyors of Foley's Honey and Tar for persistent coughs that resist other treatments.
On sale from Terre Trante Ind Danville A1 and West commencing June 1st. Tickets to east of Terre Haute Ind and Dinville WL. Return tickets to Cincinnati and Denver. Fares to 20 in Chi...
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