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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
4
A Harrison Ohio gasoline explosion killed Victor, Francis, and Cecelia Snider aged five, three, and two as their mother Mrs Princes Snider, burned on face and hands, frantically tried to rescue them. The stove toppled, gasoline burst, ignited the room, and the children perished. The mother and father are severely injured and grief stricken.
Ohio report notes Governor Harris rejects claims pattersin death will ease liquor law enforcement. It cites Honor interests pressing to challenge the Aiken high liquor tax and warns Harris would convene a special session to re enact laws if needed.
The Rev. Dr. Geo. F. Hall of the Independent Church in the Bush Temple of Music is described as the richest pastor in Chicago with about $500 000. He allegedly profited from advertising and ran a land and lumber business while leading a church for four years. The article highlights his elaborate ceremonies and business-like approach to religious work.
A California contractor had his heart removed and washed after an injury in an accident. Doctors reported the organ continued to beat, amid procedures and debate over the healing method and future treatment options.
Mrs Biddy Thurston of Qunker town is spending a few days as the guest of Mia Frank Taylor on Virginia avenue.
Word reaches the city of the marriage of Lurton Miller son of Mr and Mrs Scott Miller of East Connersville to Miss Lara Leech in Indianapolis. Miller is cashier of a long distance telephone firm. The couple will visit his parents in Host Connersville next Sunday week and have begun housekeeping in a flat.
Mrs. W N Hall died at 4 30 this morning at her east Eighteenth Street home after a battle with consumption She was thirty years old and leaves a husband three children Henry Birdie and Jennie a mother Mrs Rhoda Dyer a sister Mrs America King and three brothers Henry James and Morton Dyer all of whom live in the city The funeral is at two o clock Sunday afternoon with Rev J C Burkhardt officiating
Charles White a farmer near Shelbyville caused permanent distress to his eight year old daughter Ruby by placing a dead snake before her to cure fears. The girl suffered convulsions and now shows nervous wreck behavior, with parents heartbroken over her condition.
Indiana State Board of Agriculture plans a home coming week at the fair with special programs and railroad fare incentives. Secretary Downing says invitations will be sent to prominent Indians living out of state and every Indiana-born person is urged to return for the event.
Representative Mann condemned food adulterations and short weight cans in a House session. He demonstrated break fast cans with pasteboard covers compared to contents and cited three cans of tomatoes sold as three pounds. He urged standard full weight and clear labeling for can sizes.
The Posatottica Department orders that mail be checked before leaving the office. Any letters accidentally placed in a box must be returned before departure or face a 2.00 penalty.
The New Castle wells have failed and the city faces higher costs for operating water and light plants. The last well was sold and fuel shifts to gas and coal, increasing expenses for public utilities.
A vegetarian restaurant plans to open on Shillito Place in Cincinnati led by Seoul McPherson and D De Mc Dougall. The menu will show exact protein fat and carbohydrate content to help patrons manage their diet, following Prof Chittenden’s diet rules. The venture cites Chicago meat expos and aims to attract those who do not want meat oysters or fish.
In a Kansas City court today Judge McPherson sentenced seven defendants for receiving rebates on cattle shipments from Kansas City to the seaboard. Swift & Co Armour Packing Co Nelson Morris & Co and the Burlington Railroad Co were fined 15000 dollars each. George L. Thomas and L. B. Taggart of New York drew 6000 and 4000 dollar fines respectively and four month penitentiaries. Total fines hit 85000 dollars. Appeals filed and execution stays granted until June 29 to allow appeals.
A man speaks on household burden and a wife’s need for rest, then promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. The ad-principal text lists ingredients, claims universal efficacy, and offers correspondence with Dr. Pierce from Buffalo New York.
The St Peters Franklin County Catholic church will be rebuilt at once. Pastor Father C. P. Baron hints plainly at incendiarism while noting his fights for liquor law enforcement in the area, where hostility has grown due to past neglect.
Notice is given that FRANKAN D Deaon is appointed administrator of the estate of Ann A McNutt deceased by the Fayette circuit court. The estate is believed solvent. Dated June 12 1662. Clerk CHRISMAN of Fayette Circuit Court signs.
The legal firm McKee Little and Frost represents Laura Joice in a Rush County divorce case. The defendant faces charges of drunkenness abusive language and cruelty to his children. Both families are prominent in the community.
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