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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. F M Jones of Millon receives a letter from Mrs. Jennie Liebhardt of Nome Alaska recounting an 18 mile drive behind a dog team in December. They visited a gold mine and descended 104 feet with a notary public accompanying, noting the rugged exploration and mining interest.
A runaway horse and a broken harness led to a close call near Rosette where a southbound train frightened the horseman The rider fled and the horse bolted as the wagon then struck the track The incident occurred as Township Assessor Creamer and deputies began annual property evaluations advising taxpayers on tax laws and deadlines.
The saloon at Sixth and Central operated by Claude Ricord has closed and he left town. A relative says Ricord quit the business and departed for a time. Ricord’s license renewal was filed as rumors of remonstrance circulate. Crews note heavy debts with brewing companies and other creditors involved.
The article discusses crop rotation and companion planting, advising farmers to pair crops with similar tillage and fertilization. It notes benefits of intercropping with beans, squash, celery, and corn, and cautions weighing labor costs against yield gains. It also describes Lent customs and a local obituary of Mrs. Joseph Hamilton, detailing her sudden death and funeral plans.
Fragmentary OCR text references a receivership in May and mentions Missouri River, Southern Pacific, and Pacific coast alignment. It notes ongoing political or legal maneuvers around property or assets and potential connections to a larger regional rail or transport framework. No clear dates or definitive outcomes are present.
A garbled OCR snippet references money saved, a Dossdacom? fund, and various unclear names and dates. The readable segments hint at a discussion of a permanent fund and terms like fisher rate, but concrete facts are missing.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a joint representative convention with multiple names and dates. It mentions attendees, possible venues, and references to representatives and a Mrs. Ahlf. The passage also notes arrangements involving children and flowers, with unclear specifics about location and timing.
Laurel reports that Thomas Brown a former county commissioner and merchant has obtained a divorce from his wife. She receives five dollars monthly alimony and free rent of a house. The couple’s troubles stirred local gossip for months and Brown is said to be worth between 20 900 and 60 000. Abs Brown is described as nervous and largely unable to conduct business. A brother reportedly urged her to resist but she did not.
TIMDS-NEWS CO publishers warn subscribers that unless payment is received by the stated date the newspaper will be discontinued. The notice urges readers with overdue accounts to settle promptly to avoid cancellation and service interruption.
Friday's Evening News reports a Halifax burnings incident tied to game birds on route to Indiana. Hon. R N Elliott receives a letter proposing county game preserves with Hungarian partridges and quails, inviting farmers to subscribe and receive birds yearly.
We the undersigned land owners join to form a game preserve on adjoining lands. No hunting in the preserve for three years after stocking by the game commissioner. Report violations and aid protection. Charles Methorn prepared a subscription paper. Commissioner Sweeney to order another consignment. Methorn to continue circulation.
Local notice reports the death of Hiram Jetfrey in Nebraska. Details describe his life in Partrov township, a long residence in Nee broasha, and a 25 year span on the farm with children and cattle.
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