Local and Personal News Highlights and Society Notes
Lewis W. Clifton, convicted of assault on his wife, is released after his father pays a $20 fine and costs. Connersville Furniture Co. stockholders elect KE Hawkins, FE Hawkins, Margaret Hawkins, J C Mount, Q A Mount, and John Doenges as directors. Hawkins family members fill officer roles. A prize fight in Peoria leaves a principal dead and Kid Farmer dying after fighting Jack Morgan. five Indianapolis men detained as possible accessories. Miss Marserite Phieband is omitted from Connersville high school graduates. Connersville seeks the next State encampment of the G A R. Mrs Charles Corbin and Grace visit the city. John Meyer and A T Beckett visit Rushville. Mrs Daubenspeck calls on friends. Miss Anna Connaway of Rushville visits Miss Maude Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Clifton
Louise Clifton
Lafayette
Clifton
Lewis
Connersville Furniture Co
KE. V. Hawkins
FE. P. Hawkins
Margaret IL. Hawkins
J. C. Mount
Q. A. Mount
John Doenges
E. V. Hawkins
E. P. Hawkins
J.C. Mount
J.H. Mount
Peoria
Ilinois
Kid Farmer
Jack Morgan
Indianapolis
Farmer
John Meyer
A. Tl. Beckett
Jackson Township
Rushville
Daubenspeck
Glanwood
Anna Connaway
Maude Griffin
Lester's Busy Store and Local Court Actions
In Brookville a theft at Lester's Busy Store after a rain left seven dollars in prose fans and two pairs of shoes stolen from a tent. Attorneys Conner and Melee attend a large damage suit while Hubbard and Alexander represent the plaintiff in challenging Mr Speaks will. Local residents and guests are listed with several social visits and home sales noted, including the late Wood Jackson property sale to Thurman J. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Travis
Lev
Davis
Reuben Conner
2. W. Melee
Brookville
Speaks
Spears
Yonnuts
Messrs. Meee and
Conner
AL. P. Hubbard and
Poe M. Alexander
Local residents travel and social notes from Rusheville and Laurel
Mrs A J Christen traveled to Sexton sanitarium Rusheville for long term treatment. Meselim Kellan accompanied her. Mrs Al Pociter attended Everton last night. Ciurney Alzeno is ailing today. Miss May Dowell and Pearl Williams visit Laurel for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Christen
Sexton Sanitariuns
Rusheville
Meselim Kellan
Marc
al BL Pociter
Everton
Coulton
May Dowell
Orel Pearl Williams
Laurel
Richmond Man Davenport Sentenced for Forgery and Abduction
Frederick Davenport, captured in Muncie after fleeing Richmond, received a sentence of two to fourteen years in Michigan City penitentiary plus a fine for forgery. He pled guilty to forging checks to fund a relationship with a Muncie woman, who prompted the action with details from Davenport's abuse and desertion of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Frederick Davenport
Muncie
Michigan City
Dravenport
Munch
Davenport
Sixty Thousand Mail Clerk Saves Train From Wreck
A mail clerk at the Dollar Building prevents disaster as a train wreck is averted. The article notes Watson will endeavor to have the vote ensured and promises further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Connersville to Benefit from Omnibus Building Bill
The Indiana House approves an omnibus building appropriation with Connersville slated to receive sixty thousand dollars for a new project plus ten thousand for a site. Authorities aim to start work promptly, amid concerns over local jobs and surrounding spending, with plans to source materials locally. A separate account recalls a near disaster on the H D line near Morristown where a train wreck was narrowly averted by a mail clerk activating air brakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Highth
Central
Conwell Square
Indiana
Shelbyville
Morristown
Clark
Dadistaypolis
Chiri
Blue River
Wireman Clark
Adilitian
Five Mooreland residents held on gambling charges
A northeastern county town faces a grand jury fueled clampdown as five Mooreland residents William Rozelle Charles McCall Monroe Clark John Gwinn and Honer Holdap were arrested on indictments for gambling and running a gaming house. Bonds posted. trials set later. Further arrests anticipated as authorities pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castile
Mooreland
William Rozelle
Charles McCall
Monroe Clark
John Gwinn
Honer Holadap
Randolph County
Commencement for Columbia Township Schools Addressed by Supt Pruster
The Columbia Township schools held their annual commencement with Hublead delivering remarks. Supt Pruster presented diplomas as Stella Smith and others appeared. The Stone Tate Orchestra provided music as Brookville officials praised education and opportunities for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celiubida
Columbia
Erndantes
Stella Smith
Reehuel Rowe
Berest Lindsay
Jags Oeden
Chiriee Qedten
Lois Pouk
Piles
Hitcheldor Brookville
Chiss
Pruster
Stone-Tate
Suit Filed Over Auctioned Dairy Property
Al J Little executor files suit in circuit court against JT Co Maer dudement seeking 0.75 in principal and interest. The complaint states personal property of dinsthe Ress sold at auction including a cow and oat and that payment has not been made. J.C. Maers, resident west of the city, is described as a son‑in‑law of the Native Roes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL J. Little
JT. Co
Guy Sore
J.C. Maers
Ey City
Pest
Williams Bill Drafted by Bryan
Fragmented OCR text describes a debated Williams bill linked to Bryan with references to votes, committees, and statements. Mentions teachers, a president, and possible district actions. Specific names and dates are unclear due to garbled source.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a political advert dispute
Fragmentary text alleges a claimant or party accused of origin of an advertisement. The garbled notes reference a person named Lauisen and a dispute over advertisers and control, with scattered phrases about a vercedent and stocus.
Unclear OCR fragment from historic page
Fragmentary text appears as garbled OCR with mismatched terms and broken phrases. No coherent event or names are readable to provide a factual summary or identify sources. Further restoration required to extract a usable news item.
Col Jim Worth Eyes Governorship After Rushville Visit
Col Jim Worth of Franklin County visits Rushville amid speculation about Mrs. Gunness letters. He dismisses a direct link, plans to read unopened correspondence, and signals a possible run for governor in four to five years. The article also reports Harrison township tax assessments and Connersville property totals with local changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Worth
Pranklin County
Rushville
Democrat
Col. Worth
Poever
Sovernor
Tive
Thinkine
Medical claim for kidney cure advertised in damaged text
Fragmented ad copy attributes a kidney cure to Robert A Watts of Missouri. The illegible notice references Pills and tonics, claimed cures, and multiple named persons, with unclear product names and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Watts
Sialone
Widnes
SOL Medestmin & Son
Unclear OCR text fragment report with scattered names
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled timeline with scattered names and terms. It mentions CHENEY and Pils and various odd phrases without coherent events or context. The readable content provides no clear incident or outcome to summarize.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taos
Lester
Marserite Phieband
Connersville High School
Thietaiutd
Charles Corbin
Miss Grace
City
Charles Martin and Family
Bonkerhill
Mrs. Derundy Veatech
Lizzie Taufel
Kate Wiesel
Peppertownh
John Dongs
Maplewood
Dackson
Vine Street
J. Peterman
Metamiers
Jatoes Baliiine
Dathehter
Bentley
Kriday's Daily
Ciurney Alzeno
Amour
Monte Carlo
Henry County
Columbia Township Schools
Supt
MR. Little
J. Myers
Williams
Bryan
Congress
Bate Paeets
Peretaeile Daaminees Poy
Map Bas
Ihdors
Theot
Williams Bbs
Miss Vairetita Batis
Betas
Catabinde
Dee
Riteoutet
Pritiser
Lauisen
Strane Party
Originil
Dle
Huh
Sevethoes
Chery
Vincennes
Vitro Titres
VND
Canada
Witipes Mats
Dagen Cissaeietiem
Westeribes
Auainst Thosturecbs
States Beer
Severil
Rheumatim
Easses
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Covernor Cainer
Dreamers
North End
Harrison Towns
East Conners
Ville
J. F. Creamer
Bass
Creamer
Harrison Township
Connersviebe
Meo Crengier
Ta Climee
Reeytoas
Poshowon
Reab Cphis
Cloriss Ville
Creatier
Sri Dip
Lastomtein
Mis
Piatt, Brace
Stoog
Sioo
Uae
Boston
Return
Bakers
Poe
Pooria
Leutes Tod Oipe Dak Agit Bovievile
Retuec
Pte Et Sped Enet
Philadelphia
Liatess
California
West
Northwest
Sol
Pass. Ave
Cincinnati
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