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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
8
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A test automobile is near completion in Connersville, with most engine parts gathered from distant suppliers. Assemblers expect a test within a month and foresee a manufacturing plant soon. The venture earns praise for potential advanced features and a first machine serving as a model for others. Meanwhile the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in Connersville opened its annual meeting at the First Methodist church, with about fifty attendees and talks by Miss Muir and Rev St Clairs.
The Rushville Democrat claims Rushville voters including minors and non residents could alter the state senate result by contesting Moore's seat. It notes Mull was defeated narrowly and hints at possible challenges, while dismissing fraud allegations as groundless and confined to the Democrat.
Charles Bertsch, brother of WeiL Bertsch, one of the victims, Shorty Smith, Ed Wheever and James Philips are jailed in Richmond after a Saturday arrest. Smith faces grand larceny charges for stealing rugs curtains and blankets from Dr. J. S. Mauk Charles Bertsch and Jen Lackey in Cambridge City. The stolen goods were found airing on lines in victims yards and later located in Smiths Cambridge City home.
Otto Jaeger a 33 year old stock buyer and butcher from Indianapolis killed himself in the waiting room of the Junction Interurban station. A Bryan supporter, he wagered his savings on Bryan’s election and despondency followed a failed bet amid political climate and local reports.
Local readers report farmers warned hunters to keep off premises after notices appeared in News office. Col umbia township residents say a recent rain reduces fear of poachers and may encourage more activity once further rain arrives. A three month stretch since heavy rain has brought only a few light showers.
A rider was kicked by a horse causing a buggy to tear free on Central Avenue. The assailant horse rider pair caused minor injuries but the rider returned home. Police note the incident occurred with no provocation observed.
An old advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a liver and bowel stimulant to energize the user and brighten the day. It markets Gringo as a stronger remedy and promotes Little Candy Cold Tablets Preventives for quick cold relief, sold by Levels Ashworth.
An old notice promotes Oley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough and cold remedy. It warns against substitutes and opiate-containing preparations that may cause constipation and slow recovery, advising to ask for Oley’s by name. The ad is signed by S S. O. McKennan & Son.
In Addison township, Edward Limpus trustee elect reports his horse vanished from a box stall and climbed to the loft where it fed on hay for an unknown period. Limpus, returning from school, heard a noise and called the animal down after neighbors aided the retrieval. The incident is tied, jokingly, to neglect amid election chatter.
An advertisement from KO CHENEY & Co Tolado O Mold by Droggest touts a “One diodred Potars fac wy case” claiming bowel and blood purification. It offers testimonials and urges readers to “Send for Lists of testimoninia” while warning of cures that allegedly failed.
A partial Indiana tally notes Debs Red Special gains and weak Socialist showing. Prohibition votes fall by about one third from four years ago, and if all Prohibition ballots went to Watson he might have won, though party splits kept results tight among independents and minor parties.
A forest fire on Nelson Croendyke’s farm northwest of the city burned for three days and spread to nearby woods, destroying fences and young timber. It was believed out Saturday evening but reignited yesterday, spreading to about fifty acres as neighbors fought new sparks and警 authorities warned trespassers and hunting during the danger period.
Mike Burkhart of Brookville was arrested on a warrant amid claims he swore Judge Gray and Theo Dickerson were drinking in a saloon before an election. He was released on bail after a fine and ongoing disputed affidavits sparked local political tensions.
Oliver Taylor suffered a badly bruised right foot and injured lower limb when a team hitched to a wagon bolted and wrecked against a fence. He was dragged briefly and shaken. a private physician cared for him after being brought to the city for treatment.
An old advertisement promotes The little Candy Cold Cure Tableta called preveties to safely check all Colds or LaGrippe within a few hours. It claims quick relief and is sold by Lewis for 48 2he.
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