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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
4
A pig in the road near Alguina caused a buggy accident Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs P H Wensler were thrown from the vehicle when their horse shied, Mrs Kensler sustaining severe injuries but not life threatening while Mr Kensler had minor bruises. The buggy capsized and the horse detached, preventing a worse outcome. Mrs Kensler endures pain from injuries and shock.
Alfred Clawson a lifelong Fayette County resident died at his home on Smoxvenue BOS Weleek aged 60. He leaves a daughter Mes Charles lemoig and five sons: John Ansin ville Jasobo Moghy James Alfred Queer and others. He also leaves three brothers Jesse James Leander. Funeral services by Rev Jesse Miller will be at Glenwood Indiana with interment at Glenwood cemetery.
Hyatt L. Frost reports a reply from Charles Murdock of LaFayette regarding extending the Richmond interurban to Connersville. Murdock is traveling in Europe and no action will be taken until his fall return. The delay cites uncertainty if the S. and C. line reaches this city.
Mrs. Martin Murphy died Wednesday at 8 a.m. at her Western avenue home from morphine poisoning after a failed suicide attempt three weeks earlier. She left a note citing weariness with bland life. Survived by husband, daughter and son in law, Ed Jackson, with other relatives.
Real estate transfers record several parcels: W. OK. Porter and Gommisatuner convey 41 acres in Earri Son township to William J. Wood, with $215 noted. John B. Stam and others transfer an acre to Bertha J. Thomas in Harrison township. Hugh Gray sells 153 acres in Orange township to John R. Gray for $2,000.
A traveler recounts a journey from Bakersfield through the Mojave Desert and San Joaquin Valley toward Yosemite. He notes extreme heat, vast orchards and ranches, tall pines and giant sequoias, mountain roads, and a night in Camp Carry after a 38 000 foot descent into Merced Canyon.
An election in East Connersville on Wednesday decided against approving a new school building on the site of the old brick structure. Only two ballots were cast with one remaining for the proposed improvement. The result surprised many residents who believed opposition would be minimal. The issue may return for reconsideration soon.
Mary E De Haven wife of John H De Haven died May 26 1908 aged 57 years 14 days at Fayette Co She was mother of four William E Marritt Alice and Charles Survivors include Susie Peary and Marshal John She joined the Regular Baptist church and served the community as a faithful neighbor wife mother and grandmother Her life spanned almost the entire local history The record praises her as a good woman and faithful servant entering the joy of her Lord.
Wannamaker the stallion at Fairview Stock Farm near Connersville Indiana offers season at $15 to insure the colt to stand. Bred by Charles Caffrey he is praised as one of the best roadster sires with early speed and a notable racing lineage including Happy Medium and Black Hawk descendants.
A spoof exhortation urges businesses to advertise loudly in the local paper with brass bands and banners. It warns against quiet commerce and promotes public, showy promotion to attract customers and ward off rivals.
The advertisement touts Londonor a fast 16.3 hands high trotting stallion of 1850 pounds bred by 2 WV Fisher Paris Ky. He has sired numerous winners and is praised by horsemen as the best large trotting stallion for carriage and general purpose use. Stand at Liberty Union Co Dud with breeding fees and dates in May and June.
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