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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
The obituary notes the death of Michael Sginlen at age related to illness and long illness. It mentions his brother and family links in Martin County and Rushill area, with reference to tuberculosis and a late arrival before settling in the region.
A speaker recalls the old jail as a place of memory and crime, claiming he helped build it and earned money from its stones. He explains he now seeks shelter elsewhere after years of revelry and hardship, reflecting on the jail’s walls and his past.
A reflective line recounts a man who left with wealth and ease and years later returns to face hardship and seeks refuge within restraints, describing a humbled state and the burden of past choices.
The G H D announces a corn special on Monday March 9 at City. Purdue University connections and local organizers name speakers and sessions to be available for readers to attend and hear the event details.
Fragmented readable phrases reference a news page with scattered mentions of reporting, readers, and editorials. The text hints at review of coverage and notes on content but contains many garbled words and unclear references. No cohesive event or person can be identified from the legible parts.
Mrs Fannie Clouds sister in law of J Clouds dies at 42 after several weeks illness. Wife of George Clouds city salesman for Donahue Cigar Co. at 1436 Brookside Ave Indianapolis survived by husband a son Frank Louie mothers Mrs Mary M Slauter and brothers P M Slauter Henry K Slauter James Slauter. Funeral details not listed.
Tuesday's Evening News reports James Finch attempted death by his own action or feigned it in Kate's saloon on West Fifth Street. The account describes Finch's movements, the patrons' reactions, and ensuing disruption as he sought a glass of water and left the scene, with bystanders and police involvement noted.
The Connersville High School basketball team lost 26 to 4 in Morristown. Morristown surged ahead early, then widened the gap in the second half as Connersville failed to score after the opening minutes. This was the second defeat to the Morristown squad.
The county commissioners approved a contract for building the court house vault. Sparks & Marten and Wright & Wagner bid. Wright & Wagner won. The project will be at the rear of the auditor's office with work starting soon, while high water delays and road improvements were discussed.
A report from Hindman details a dangerous incident during an auction scene. Well known local auctioneer and stock buyer Vredo Pobad is in critical condition after a violent altercation. Peter Bolin, a New Castle resident, remains jailed in Biellerton pending trial or recovery of his injured companions as the village endures displacement.
The two county commissioners faced trial on alleged official misconduct but were acquitted. The case centered on actions viewed as potentially negligent or unethical in office, and a hung jury previously prompted questions about the board’s responsibility to pursue charges.
Janice Oliver, noted plow maker and inventor of the Oliver chilled plow, died suddenly in South Bend today. The Oliver name is tied to the Oliver Plow Company and its early farming implements.
Meena & son announce that the product is free of coretes or harmful drugs and is not affected by national pure food and drug laws. They emphasize safety for children and adults and refer to their home market protection.
A spurious notice from Times-News Co warns subscribers in Pa areas to pay by April 1 to avoid paper cessation. It mentions publisher Charles Brooks and lists individuals visiting Cras Civ area and Cras Civs residents, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
A man identified as Joseph Pattee, adopted son of Desire Pattee of East Connerville, died after shooting himself in his northwest side residence. Mrs Pattee and a visiting daughter witnessed events. Coroner Cameron ordered the body to the morgue. Pattee, formerly of Connersville Indiana, had recently moved to the city with his wife and pursued a fruit business before health and finances declined.
G B Burban s testifies to a kidney cure by Poles Kidney Cure claiming dramatic relief from kidney disease symptoms and no relapse over four years. The notice mentions Barhius Carliste Center New York and a testimonial from McNeunan Som about Chestnut Ochiltree celebrating his sixth birthday at home. Chives Wobbler of Cincinnati visits for business.
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