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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
In a tense contest from Whiteswater to the late minutes, Quaker players including Keitel and Patat led a late push as Wetted and Sullivan contributed steady defense. The clash featured multiple lead changes with decisive baskets by Kelley and Butler sealing a hard fought win for the Quakers.
Chance Brothers sent about twenty wagons and dollars worth of wool in five cars. The sale may be the largest wool shipment from Connersville to eastern markets. The shipment traveled today by rail, covering nearby towns Brookville Liberty and Munefe, with activity extending into the radius of several miles.
A farmer was shot and escaped in a skiff, with unclear details. The fragment mentions a person named Petecstatre and a suspect described as a thug or robber, but the readable text is garbled. No clear location, date, or outcome is established.
The article describes an ornamental fire display for the second night near a natural amphitheater formed by cliffs. It notes timing around fifteen minutes after dusk and mentions a planned sequence of fireworks lighting the site with a grand finale near a starlit sky.
A May harvest report notes expected rain failed to arrive delaying crops and dampening public hope. The piece chronicles rainfall gaps from May through June, describes farm impacts, and links the Centennial celebration mood to the drought fears.
A long garbled recounting describes meatless days in Germany during a wartime period. It mentions diet changes with asparagus and potatoes, household routines, and the strain of maintaining meals on meatless days. The text references a Havana cigar shipment and domestic effort to ration food.
Nebraska reports a record wheat harvest with a statewide crop near completion. Winter wheat leads the crop, with estimates suggesting overall production about 10 million bushels higher than last year, despite localized damage from Hessian fly and scattered losses in some fields.
Cincinnati reports new instructions allowing any physically fit man aged eighteen or older to enlist in the U S Army. Captain W G Worrilow received the directive in Cincinnati before departing for Chicago. Previously only those twenty six and older were accepted without parental consent for underage applicants.
An elderly advocate in Centennial curates a late nineteenth century exhibit honoring Governor Ralston and his first wife Miss Josephine Lackous. The display includes a rocking chair over a century old, handwritten deeds, and portraits, with involvement from Mrs. Worster and others to place items in a public exhibit at Puxette County.
A general Republican planning meeting is called by Indiana officials to unite county chairmen and candidates for the state ticket. The event is private and aims to outline the campaign plan with county reports. A district editors meeting in Nasola will feature Judge PL Goodrich on Governor and Senate nominees. Rep McAdair spoke in Knightstown. a week itinerary schedules Fort Sill, Putman, Phendrighs, Monnie, Nobbiesville, Kempton, and Flora events.
A county exhibit features old photographs, books, and artifacts tied to regional figures. Highlights include portraits of Dr. Mason and Rev. Uhelat, a Rare Chase family book once owned by Benjamine Chase, and Civil War era papers.
The funeral for Mrs. Richard McMullin took place yesterday at Doddridge Chapel near the city. The ceremony was conducted by GW Mo Westhiafer with many neighbors and friends in attendance to honor the deceased as mourners expressed their condolences to the family EDW L Cooley Mrs WM Reynolds and Family.
Melva Johnson five year old daughter of Mer and Sirs Green Johnson of near Papkerfilh passed away after a long illness caused by measles. The death shocks the family with seven brothers and sisters surviving. Funeral held this afternoon at Three Aetoedk out the Hiatue Reverend W L Lewis officiating. Buried in Mlor Hin cemetery.
The article quotes Minister William G. Shepherd on regulated food distribution and calls out civilian hardship in German towns. It describes rationing feel for meat and staples, with queues for customers and unequal access between rich and poor, criticizing authorities for failing to ensure fair nutrition.
An account recalls a violent border firefight with Mexican forces and American troopers under Captain Boyd and Lt Adair. Private Sion Harris witnesses marauder engagement, machine gun fire, horses fleeing, and skirmish tactics amid a desert field with exposed troops and camouflaged foe.
Historic march celebrates a Centennial parade with townships from Commeresville and nearby areas. Prizes include a large book set for best all round display and cash rewards for the top cars and decorations as officials outline route colors and contingents.
A Clovis session on a Board of Review raised key issues about taxing procedures. John H. Gray of Orange township challenged a prior tax change, asserting lack of notice and improper individual reassessment. The incident highlighted that a tax board must notify individuals of any assessment changes and cannot raise values unilaterally without proper due process.
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