FAYETTE COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
MAN HELD AS RESULT OF
AUTO CRASH TODAY
Russell
Glisson is being held, facing
a charge of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor, as a result of a crash at 1 am today on Eastern
Avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets, in which two parked
cars were damaged.
Glisson's car crashed into a new
machine owned by Miss Eleanor Drumm,
forcing it against one owned be H.
D. Gilliland. The bumper of Glisson's car was hooked with that of
Miss Drumm's car, so that it could not be removed immediately. Police
who were summoned took Glisson the the state police barracks where he
was given a drunkometer test and he was then taken to jail.
Damage to Miss Drumm's car has not
been estimated. A headlight was torn off, a fender damaged and it
is thought that the frame and front axle were forced out of line.
The grill, bumper and front fenders of the Gilliland car were damaged
to the extent of $40.
Connersville News-Examiner
Vol. 52 No. 183
Saturday Evening, March 2, 1940
Sept. 28, 1899
CONNERSVILLE,
IN.
The Thirty-sixth Indiana Regiment held its
16th annual reunion in this city today, which was attended by 133
members. The business meeting was held in the City hall this afternoon
and
Spiceland was decided upon as the place of the next meeting. The
campfire in
the evening was held in Root’s Hall and was attended by a large crowd,
who were
greatly pleased with the programme (sic) and reminiscences.
Connersville, IN.
Oct. 7,1897. The
reunion of the Third Indiana Calvary was a success in every particular.
The tally-ho ride in the afternoon proved a great treat to the boys. At
their business meeting Comrade Pickerly, of Indianapolis, was elected
president; J.F. McKee, Indianapolis, secretary; Comrade Geo. Spahr was
chosen to deliver the address at the next meeting, which is to be held
at Indianapolis, on the first Monday in Oct. 1898.
Connersville,
IN.
Oct.9, 1896. Dr. J.G. Smolley, one of the most prominent
and successful
practitioners in this part of the State, died at 4 o’clock this
morning, after an illness of 2 months of typhoid fever. He was a
graduate of the Ohio medical College, and was a member of the Masonic
and K. of P. Lodges. His wife, Dr. Maud Smolley, is an author of note
and a prominent member of the Federation of Literary Societies of the
State of Indiana.
Connersville,
IN. Sept. 23,1898. The Hon. Frank B. Posey opened the campaign for
Republicans at Root’s
Hall tonight to a most enthusiastic audience. His speech was a masterly
effort, and the people of Fayette County were thoroughly awakened. Mr.
Posey is a great favorite with the Republicans of Connersville.
Connersville,
Ind. Jan. 26 - The tobacco barn and its contents were destroyed by fire
on the Dan Kerschner place, north of the city, last evening, partly
covered by insurance. This makes the sixth tobacco barn burned in this
vicinity within the past six months, all of which are supposed to have
been of incendiary origin. It is thought the fires are the result of an
organized band of Incendiaries and a vigilance committee has been
organized for investigation. If the suspicions of some of the members
of the committee can be verified a sensation will result.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
Willie Goebler, 15 years old, of
Connersville, collided with a wagon while coasting and had two ribs
broken and received a bad cut on the head.
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
Date:
1881-02-25; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Fayette County Gossip
A charge of bastardy, preferred by Nannie Ernest, of Alpine, against
Perry McIlraine came up for hearing today in the Justice Court. The
fatherless child in the case is about four months old. The case was
continued until tomorrow, on motion of the defendant's attorneys, for
the purpose of procuring further evidence.
Date:
1878-09-30; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
A, M. Elder, a former citizen of Fayette county, died In New
Orleans on the 16th Inst, of yellow feter. His friends can obtain
Information regarding his death and burial by addressing Mr. R. J.
Strickland, office of Odd Fellows Chronicle, Greenfield, Indiana.