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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
1
The Republican judicial convention last week quickly settled on a nominee amid a dispute over no important issue. Delegates agreed there was no question of ability or fitness between George F. O’Byrne and fedger O’Hair, and reached a harmony in decision.
The article praises Mr. O'Byrne and Mr. O'Hair as top Democratic contenders for a circuit judgeship, noting their virtues and mutual respect. It criticizes George L. Gray for lacking the necessary mental endowments and legal skill, while endorsing the Republican pick as eminently qualified and trustworthy to uphold the duties of the office.
The Examiner urges careful action as County Commissioners weigh tearing down the iron fence and converting the courthouse yard into a public park. Readers recall the site’s transformation from hog wallow to grass and maples, with seats to be installed if the county covers costs. The paper argues the park should be city led and funded for the comfort of country travelers.
The Indianapolis Republican headquarters will shift from the Dennison to the English Hotel in a planned relocation. The change follows years of hotel support revenue, with the English Hotel praised for size and location. James H. Warsen earned praise as an orator at Georgetown University, delivering an eloquent address to graduates and receiving long applause and a grand bouquet at the National Theatre in Washington.
The writer praises new sidewalks as a blessing and daily praise, but insists work continue until every city sidewalk is repaired. Proposes bringing old rough stone paths up to grade or replacing them with cement, noting cement walks highlight remaining bad ones.
Trak reports the government is preparing a Fourth of July event at the Dean Sanitorium Park and the business community backs efforts to improve town appeal. Local leaders aim to attract outward visitors and enhance entertainment to draw strangers to Connersville.
Warning about kidney and bladder treatment claims urges readers to use Foley's Kidney Cure. Claims it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and notes sale by O. G. McKennan & Son.
Regular session approves cemetery deed and water rent rebates, grants street light and cement walk petitions, completes water and street sidewalk work, suspends fast driving ordinance, funds street and fire bills, orders cement sidewalk blanks and assessment books, and adjourns with bond approval for Edward Bridges.
Mrs. Harry Shirkey and Claude Shirkey have gone to Warsaw to spend a week with relatives.
The Journal of the Franklin Institute notes water power costs 10.72 per horsepower yearly with Niagara at 13 and Canada 12.50. A 23 plant average yields 35.0 per horsepower yearly, with best cases 30 to 57.0. Gas power matches steam, while electric power is not costed but is the most economical energy transmission.
Aged Oakville Indiana resident A Gray recounts decade bedridden by kidney disease. After exhausting medical care Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief, described as a godsend. product sold locally by B. O. McKannan & Son.
Miss Neva Nickel of Indianapolis is visiting her cousin Sophia Nickal. The pair are seen touring local sights and sharing time together in the city.
Botanic Blood Balm promises a cure for eczema itching skin humors scabs scales watery blisters pimples and bone and joint pains by enriching purifying and vitalizing the blood. Free mail treatment and medical advice offered from Dr Gillam 213 Mitchell St Atlanta Ga. sold by McKennan & Son for $1.
June 16 1962 letters awaiting pickup in Connersville Indiana advertised notices list recipients Chas Austin Miss Ida Brooke Mrs L Baseh Myrtle Colloma KH Dyler Geo Draper C M Gray David Johnson Satchel Murphy S Stavens O G Spellus Harry Thaler Miss Elia M Thomas Jin Waters for pickup or inquiry at the local post office.
James Mf McIntosh trustee transfers tract in Connerville township to P H IF M Roots Co for 5450 dollars. Alfred Clawson sells city lot to James KE Wilson for 700 dollars.
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