Johnston acquires Connersville Hydraulic water supply
FE D Johnston has absorbed the Connersville Hydraulic Company, acquiring all interests from the late Francis T Roots and Mrs Roots. The change, not public until today, affects the city water source long a political issue. The council sought lease terms and a decision on maintaining hydraulic service or installing a deep well before the current contract ends in April next year.
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Connersville Hydraulic Company
FE. D. Johnston
Francis T. Roots
Roots
Death of Mrs. Mary Rike Aged Seventy in City
Mrs. Mary Rike aged seventy died after a long life with husband Sara Rikeo. Born February 2 in Montgomery County Ohio she later moved to Indiana then the city. Survived by five children five grandchildren and many friends funeral at home Friday at 2 with Rev. W. F. Stith in attendance and burial in the city Cemetery.
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Mary Rike
Montgomery County
Ohio
Sara Rikeo
Cincinnati
J. M. Philabauin
Edwin Rike
Anderson
E. N. Mageon
Girace
Lowell Philabauin
Paut
Hazel Sisco
Penn
Stith
Fairview Commencement Program Set at I O O F Hall
The Fairview township schools hold their annual commencement Thursday evening May eighth at eight in the I O O F Hall in Falmouth. Trustee Hilby and teachers have arranged an excellent program for the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Fairview Township
I. O. O. F. Hall
Falmouth
Hilby
Tan Colored Colt Causes Canal Incident Near City
Two Columbia township residents driving a tan colored colt to town faced trouble as the horse balked at Fifth Street and Eastern Avenue and backed into a canal. Later, two men and a cart were found stuck in the river canal with harness cut. the colt's behavior linked to drinking earlier in the afternoon. Names are withheld.
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Columbia Township
Fifth Street
Eastern Avenue
Old Elm Parm
Thex
Peis
Hettie Green Targeted by Death Threat Letter
New York May 12. Mrs Hettie Green wealthy Plaza resident and financier received a letter signed The Black Hand demanding 5000 dollars. She has been escorted to her Chemical National Bank office by a hotel detective while officials deny the letter and others say she was told the matter would be kept quiet.
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New York
Hettie Green
The
Plaza
Black Hind
Black paper proposal to revolutionize printing industry
In Appleton Wisconsin on May 22 a proposal by Wisconsin paper manufacturers suggests printing newspapers on black paper instead of white. If adopted it could save millions annually, preserve forests, and lower paper costs by about half. The plan aims to persuade Eastern manufacturers and establish a central action with county publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Chas
Millionaire Busch Favors Taft Nominee and Prosperity
Adolphus Busch of St. Louis predicted that Taft’s nomination at Chicago would trigger nationwide prosperity and an end to hard times. He questioned Roosevelt’s return, saw Bryan unlikely to help Taft, and projected strong Republican recovery pending good crops and fall business growth.
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New York
Bill’ Taft
Chicago
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Europe
Cecilia
Roosevelt
Mr. Busch
Death notices Mrs Belle Woods Girhoit War ren Indiana
George Williaims of Rastendtersville reports no letter confirming the death of Mrs Belle Woods Girhoit of Warren Indiana. Mrs. Garrett was born after Abqumbut and was about 25 years old. She had many friends in this county who will be saddened to learn of her demise.
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George Williaims
Rastendtersville
Belle Woods Girhoit
Warren, Fluntington
Indienna
Garrett
Acer Abqunbut
Michael Weil
Elma Center
New York
Moffett
Connersville
Mrs. Weil
Phillips Pounds Guilty in Laurel Horse Theft Case
The jury found George Phillips guilty after forty five minutes and four ties. Judge Sparks will set the penalty, with Phillips likely serving two to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Phillips resided about four miles south of Laurel.
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George Phillips
Sparks
Chillips
Laurel
Married More-a Wife's Suspense Ends in Unplanned Nuptials
Mrs Gretchen Lewis and Charles Warfel learned they were already married since November at a surprise gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs E E Lewis in Indianapolis after joyous crowds arrived. The couple had married in Louisville at the Second Presbyterian parsonage with Rev G C Lamb officiating. Guests faced brief disbelief before accepting the truth amid gifts and celebration. The pair plan to reside at 2878 North Western Avenue Indianapolis after June 1.
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E. E. Lewis
West Eleventh Street
Gretchen Lewis
Charles Warfel
G. C. Lamb
Louisville
Charel
Hey
Frankie Clark
Rushville
Truman Creager
Mr. Warfel
Chicago
Fred McCloud
Earl Showalter
Indianapolis
Cainty
Youngs
North Western Avenue
Soo Saddlendy
Municipal Financial Notice and Audit Schedule
A rough transcription shows a local government alert about closing books and tax trust procedures. It mentions an auditor general, township actions, and a planned board convening date with deadlines for returning accounts and receipts.
Better Salaries Better Teachers Reported in Education Push
A SPX representative notes counties report higher salaries for teachers as a drive to attract experienced educators. The initiative aims to improve public service by ensuring qualified staff and better school funding, with emphasis on licensure and training for enhanced classroom performance.
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New
Indiana
Atecus
Jerepurbige
Bine
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Edljownston
Hydraulic
Mrs. Roots
Fairview
Sisyphus
Macauley
New York World
Hetty
Earl Aslant
Taft
Millionaire Busch
Brean
Bryan
Beepublican
Phe
Bevan
Berseh
Phillips Pound
Briday’s Evening News
Warfel-Lewis
Husband
Old Kentucky
Couple United
Miles Moffett
Mro
Somhe
Mr Weil
Elvan
Buckley House
Pete
Aue
Citer
Bae Scatter
Pridsay Es Poyening
Darce Dolaers
Board of Emanitization, Wilt
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