Taxable corporate values rise in county 1911 assessment
The Board of Review completed revising county corporate valuations with total 1911 assessment at 1,517,895 up from 1,361,675 the previous year an increase of 156,220. Major contributors include Lexington Motor Car Co and Fayette banks among many firms. new Lexington plant added value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Lexington
Triple Sign Co
Lexington Motor Car Co
Connersville Blower Co
Po Oh
Fo M. Roots
Connersville Hydraute Co
Connersville
Times-News Co
Examiner Pub. Co
Connersville Lumber Co
Fayette Lumber Co
Tags Ansted Spring & Axle Co
East Side Lumber Co
Tags
Indiana Lamp Co
Connersville Amuse, Co
Whitewater Creamery Co
Light
Heat & Power Co
McCann Milling Co
Whisnider Milling Co
Tisak McFarlan Building Co
Tawa MccFarlan Realty
Connersville Buggy Co
Connersville Land & A Ee
Triumph Safe & Lock Co
McFarlan Carriage Co
Rex Buggy Co
Connersville Wheel Co
Connersville Furniture Co
Central Manf. Co
Krell
Geo. R. Carter Leather
New
P. H. & F. M. Roots Co
Connersville Hydraulic Co
Examiner Pub
Axle Co
Connersville Amuse. Co
Whitewater. Creamery, Co
Lighy
Heat's ‘Power Co
McCann’ Milling Co
Ubi-Snider Milling Co
McFarlan Building Co
McFarlan Realty Co
Wife and mother found dead near pump in East Connersville
A four year old boy called for his mother prompting neighbors to find Mrs. J L Hudson near a shared garden pump on Vine Street. Death attributed to bronchial trouble and a coughing fit. a bloodstained handkerchief was found. Mr. Hudson, previously employed at a factory, returned home to a scene described as extremely sad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Connersville
Dora Ball
Mr. Ball
Clayboro Harvard
Hudson
Hud
Fort Weyne
Conneryville
Ea Hudson
Severe storm hits city with lightning and wind damage
A powerful late afternoon storm moved from the southwest bringing strong winds heavy rain and lightning. It damaged chimneys windows trees and light lines while halting wheat and corn cutting but caused no major widespread harm and left a history of scattered destruction. Local residents reported downed shade trees broken glass and a bay window shattering. A nearby grave site was struck by lightning but the caretaker survived unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EK. J. Melarlan
Charles D. Stam
Harrisburg
Samuel J. Perry
Lick Creek
Mr. Stam
Thanks for Kindness During Our Sad Loss
We extend heartfelt thanks through the News to all who offered sympathy and support during our recent bereavement. Your kindness eased our sorrow.
Electricity as It Is Today
A compact survey explains electricity as the electric age's driving force. It covers generation by steam and water turbines, transmission via transformers, and large hydro plants like Niagara Falls. The piece notes rising industrial use, urban lighting gains, and future home electrification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Niagara
Amazon
Congo
Yukon
Seattle
Washington
Lake Topps
Magra Falls
Appalachian
Preachers Support Working Class Amid Debate
A distorted excerpt cites Charles Stelze discussing pastors as allies of labor, criticizing clashes with working people. The piece argues religion should defend workers, acknowledging past struggles and cautions against anti labor rhetoric.
Thousand Dollars For Seven Chickens In Indiana Case
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Boone Circuit Court damages of 1000 dollars for the death of seven fancy chickens entrusted to Adams Express Company. The express fee dispute centered on charges of 60 dollars vs 103 dollars if the value had been disclosed. The birds owned by Carl Byers of Hazelrigg were shipped to a Pennsylvania poultry show and were among the top picks, depriving him of prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Boone Circuit Court
Adams Express Company
Indianapolis Star
Express Company
Carl Byers
Hazelrigg
Lebanon
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Alpine man William F. Seals visits Connersville after long illness
William F Seals of Alpine, longtime ill, traveled to Connersville today marking his first visit in nearly two years. He shows signs of improvement though remains frail at about 98 pounds, far below his normal 140 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Seals
Alpine
Connersville
Sealaeayas
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Geo
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Loretta Karr
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Joseph Fries
Sepin
John Sepin
Sycamore Street
Michael Brown
Fairview
Ly. I. Chance
I. L. Stone
John McGraw
Grand Avenue
Charles Suttles
Prudence Allison
Metanora
Edith Harrison
Glen Pike
Harriet
Nulltown
Karl Lines
Bloomington University
Earl
Wendel Gray
Glenwood
Quincy Gray
Fred Sizelove
Bentonville
Clara Dory
Ruby Ball
Cecil Suttles
Will Austen
Donald Gordon
Metamora
Louis. Dellaven
Hartey ‘Ketcham
Billve
I. ‘Lake
Samuel Perry
Surtisville
Perry
Elwood
Richard Tyner
Margaret Canty
Fletcher Gray
Orange
John Lockhart
Martinaville
Sims
Leavenworth
Sea
A ‘Ualer
Everton
J. M. Barrows Wan
Falmouth
Ind
Richard Farrel
John¢Rats
Alton
Fairfield
Ed Truster
Ina
Ole
Yeaterday
T. McFerrin
Robert Goble
Bloseburg
Pennaylvanid
Pol
Edison
America
Department of Labor
United States
Chicago Electric Railway
Chicago
Denver
New York
Broadway
New York City
Tae
Charles Stelze
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