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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
4
John T Henry, son of Martin Blowan and wife, born in Columbia township, later raised in Jackson township, spent most life amid the Gerents sul t pestle. He faced heavy debt and financial strain as his final days approached, reflecting the somber tone of a family obituary.
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An elderly traveler who sought health at French Lick Springs contracted a lasting cold in August 801. Confined to his room from December 1, he remained ill through Christmas, with letters and messages reflecting concern from friends nationwide as physicians urged rest and care.
A pair of fires struck Connersville within a few hours. At noon a frame barn behind Robert Marks on Central Avenue burned with its contents. an adjacent Mrs. Frank Hyatt barn was partly damaged. Mr. Marks suspects arson, citing the blaze started away from the stove. The Flames endangered nearby homes but firemen saved others. Losses reach $700 for the building and $300 for contents, with insurance recentl y lapsed on the Marks property. Mrs. Savage, owner of furnishings in Hyatt’s barn, lost all her furniture but some items were saved. The Hyatt and Savage properties were insured, and the cause remains under investigation.
Wet Lynch rises in a chaotic scene as the city reports a notable political upset. Indianapolis experiences unusual activity amid a campaign push by local figures and factions.
The Morgan House changed hands in a purchase by Charlee Klein and Kohl, with Paul McCormine selling for about 35000. The new proprietors have since reopened the hotel in first class style and earned strong local support.
The Evansville milkmen organize an association to advance member interests with Woollen Meyer as secretary and city road inspector oversight. Meetings feature lectures by city physicians on infant welfare and family health, plus discussions on disease prevention and consumer protections.
Pravis Drory Eskew born in Veystte county Indiana April 24 1839 died March 10 1902 aged 65 years 10 months 16 days. Married to Mary Ann Williams February 1856. Two children Josephine Acelta and Jerry Flaworth Eskew. Wife died in 1859 and daughter daughter in law of Rev Arich fan died February 1863. Survived by Mary and Sadie Machlau a brother Amos Poken Armendy Coletrane and many relatives. Funeral held at district revival meeting under Rev Jacob Adler in winter 1850. Lived mostly in Fayette county with twenty two years in Bancueh county later ten years in Connersville cared for father and joined Grand Avenue AM church. Expresses faith in Day Ptr and described as faithful and kind.
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