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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
8
Trustee James M. McIntosh with Clerk reports balance of 1675.17 yet to be distributed one and two thirds cents on the dollar. Saturday's Evening News records the filing of final report three in the Huston bank failure proceedings.
The Citizens Bank failed in February 1896 with J M McIntosh named Trustee. First court report in October 1898 listed 86266.23 in second mortgage claims. J N Horton sole owner mortgaged assets. first mortgages by Ar Huston were paid by the trustee before depositor shares. Dividends: 45 percent in 1899. 27.3 percent in January 1902. 70 percent in May 1998. 14 percent in March 1906. final 12.5 percent to be paid after report approval and clerk discharge. Total to depositors 69.25 percent.
James M. McIntosh trustee in bankruptcy for James N. Huston's estate files a final report with the Circuit court, noting a fifty eight percent prior payout and a present one and two thirds cents per dollar. The report shows twelve percent of total payments and references the Huston Bank failure of February 1896 impacting Connersville with Huston once a U S treasurer.
Dan Jeppries has taken charge of the old Cahiway livery barn opposite the court house and has supplied it with new stock rigs. He will run a regular livery and feed stable and respectfully solicits the trade of farmers and others. Pinovdotawk.
An old ad notes a sluggish liver hinders effort and offers Oring Laxative Praitt Syrup as a mild remedy to stimulate the liver and bowels. It claims the product is effective without nausea or griping and urges avoiding substitutes.
A brief ad notes relief from head and general pains in twenty minutes with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The product formula is shown on a 26 cent box and is sold by Lewis Ashworth.
J A Fossett known as Cain Fossett died at his Eastern avenue home this afternoon at about 2 30 following a bout with typhoid fever. Born in Shelby county he moved to the city seventeen years ago to serve as local manager for Standard Oil Co. He was active faithful and well respected by many friends. He is survived by his wife Alli e Hiall and one daughter Mary.
Report notes a total loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze with onlookers cheering the firefighters as they worked to control the flames and prevent further damage. No further details on location or cause are provided.
Across the Ohio River in Jeffersonville Indiana five reformatory buildings and most of the Indiana Manufacturing plant were burned late today causing an estimated loss of 256000. Inmates remained in cells as flames spread and Louisville and Jeffersonville fire units responded. Earlier reports say Morris Haas shot Prosecutor Heney in San Francisco and died by suicide in his cell after the attack.
A S and C traction official says extension toward Hamilton is aimed for the earliest possible date. He notes money markets are loosening and rates lower, with continued demand from Connersville and growing business for the line, boosting its value to investors.
A state fund of about 1000 dollars will be awarded as a trophy at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Payette County shares in the effort, with contributions from multiple local commissioners and banks. The goal totals near 1000 dollars as a volunteer effort led by President George E B Scholl of the Payette County Partners Institute.
John Milton Hlees a prominent ex editor and civic leader dies at home after a long decline following a paralytic stroke twelve years earlier. Born April 14 1839 in Franklin county he moved to Connersville in 1859 and led local papers including the Weekly Telegraph and Connersville Examiner. He served as postmaster city councilman and school board secretary and was active in the Presbyterian church. Funeral is set for one o clock tomorrow at his home with fellow veterans and local officials as bearers.
Thirty farmers from the east of Hagerstown Indiana gathered at the Hayes farm to cut and haul firewood for Mrs Esther Ann Hayes. Women delivered baskets of food and a substantial dinner followed by vegetables and provisions for the winter. A traction engine and circle saw modernized the wood cutting.
The article describes the completion of road fill and approaches at the old culvert in Connersville, with new retaining walls and a stone coping arch. King and team are praised for thorough work and courtesy. Gas service delays persist until spring. plans include a cement walk from the wagon bridge to Water street in the future.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York writes that four years after claiming a cure from kidney trouble with Forteys Kidney Cure his symptoms did not return. He recommends Poleys Kidney Cure to others suffering kidney or Bladder trouble. 8 O Mes Bennin & Son
A brief advertise for Httle Candy Cold Cure Tablets labeled prevetics promising safe cold or influenza relief within hours. Sold by Lewis Ashworth.
Alva Bilby of Fairview township qualified as administrator of his father Francis M. Bilby’s estate by filing a $10 000 bond. The deceased was a prominent county citizen and wealthy with about 100 000 acres of land valued near 100 000. Heirs include nine children and minor heirs of a deceased child.
The wedding of Joseph Audi and Allee Strack took place at St Gabriels Catholic Church with relatives attending. After the ceremony the couple and guests traveled to the bride's home on Vermont Avenue for a wedding breakfast and plans to tour Cincinnati tonight.
The postoffice department announces a new stamp issue with denominations from one cent to sixty cents. The $2 and $6 stamps will be discontinued when current stock runs out. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington bust designs appear on certain values. Immunity to opiates and constipation remedies are advertised elsewhere on page.
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