County Council Uncovers Shortages Across Funds
Auditor Gray reports a shortage in Congressional and Common School funds totaling 1360.35, with 332.07 due to Congressional School and 1,028.28 to Common School funds dating back to 1866. The money appears to be in the treasury but credited to the wrong fund, highlighting loose handling of funds and possible deception. A later line notes new linens at J. Loeb's Stores.
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Gray
Mack Irvin
County Council
T. M. Meeker
The Leader's Annual Spring Millinery Opening Ad
The Leader promotes its Annual Spring Opening of millinery and spring goods with new and extraordinary offerings. The firm touts one of its greatest selections and directs readers to consult the ad on another page for details.
Woman Threatens Murder After Family Store Incident
Mrs. Christian Arnold of Attica showed mental disturbance and used a revolver at her sister Mrs. Dave Clark’s store near the Wabash, threatening wholesale murder. An affidavit was sworn, and she was brought to the city for detention until her sanity is determined.
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Christian Arnold
Attica
Dave Clark
Wabash
Oldest Kingman resident Thomas Ratcliff dies at 92
Thomas Ratcliff, longtime Kingman and county resident, died Tuesday morning after a brief illness at 92. He arrived in the state with his parents in 1827 and lived on the family farm for over 82 years. Funeral services were held Thursday morning with burial at Harveysburg. Look for new dress goods at J Loeb's Stores.
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Thomas Ratcliff
Kingman
Harveysburg
Randolph Divorce Granted in Kansas City Case
Mrs. Margarite McMahon Randolph received a divorce from Harry C. Randolph in Kansas City on grounds of desertion and was awarded $1,700 alimony plus costs. The defendant defaulted. proceedings began last summer after his desertion from Danville. Both had been residents of Fountain County earlier and married during his first term as treasurer.
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Danville News
Randolph
Kansas City
Harry C Randolph
Maguerite McMahon
Mr. Randolph
Danville
Covington
Harry
Dry vote tallies by Vermillion townships and Clinton results
Four Vermillion townships held local option votes last Saturday with three granting strong dry majorities. Vermillion and surrounding areas favored dry, while Clinton outside Clinton voted dry by remonstrance. Clinton city election is set for April 24.
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Vermillion
Newport
Gessie
Perrysville
Dana
Hillsdale
Clinton
Eugene
Piano and Voice Culture Lessons Offered
Adda Clifton offers piano and voice culture lessons with 25 and 50 cent lessons and special training in voice culture. Terms reasonable. Willing to confer.
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Adda Clifton
Lard on sale at Shaff's meat market
Lard in abundance marked down to 15 cents per pound at Shaff's meat market on the North side.
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Shaff’s
North Side
April 12 Second Count Sets Gold Prize on Top Vote Getter
Second count on April 12 awards a $10.00 gold prize to the candidate with the highest vote total on that date.
Contes tants vie in Covington popular vote contest for $10 prize
Voters urged to back contestants before April 12 1911 with ballots and merchant coupons. Second count determines the winner while new subscriptions and back renewals boost votes. Judges named Jos Wilkey H C Yount M C VanDorn. many merchants sponsor vote coupons and lists of nominees are given.
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Jos. Wilkey
H. C. Yount
M. C. VanDorn
Inis
Perrysville United Brothers in Christ Hold Third Quarterly Meeting
The Perrysville circuit of the United Brothers in Christ convenes its third quarterly meeting on April 8 at 2 p.m. in Perrysville. Elder J T Roberts of Indianapolis preaches at Wabash Chapel, Saturday night and Sunday morning. J M McHargue is pastor. Also note Phipps' Restaurant offers the best meal in town for 20 cents.
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Perrysville
United Brothers In Christ
Wabash Chapel
J T. Roberts
Indianapolis
J. M. McHargue
Phipps’ Restaurant
For Sale Brick house with shop and lot near public square
An 8 room brick house with cellar and smith shop on the property, rented for 10 dollars per month. Includes one vacant adjoining lot. Located one block north of the public square. Contact John Lewellyn.
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John Lewellyn
Peculiar Electric Storm Kills Five Horses Burns Barn
A rare Sunday storm swept the area with electrical disturbances and snow. Lightning struck a barn on R Phillips farm near State Line, killing five high bred horses and injuring one, while 200 bushels of corn and ten tons of hay burned, with total loss about 1500 dollars. Covington reports minor wind damage elsewhere.
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R Phillips
State Line
School Board appoints Miss Harden to city enumeration
At Monday night’s meeting the city school board named Miss Trixy Harden to take the school enumeration for the coming year. Harden, a High School graduate, is described as highly qualified and the appointment is expected to ensure the work is well and faithfully done.
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Trixy Harden
Reliable Insurance Plan Offers Death and Sick Benefits
A long established company advertises life and accident benefits including a $2000 death benefit a weekly $15 sickness and accident pay plus $100 emergency relief and $100000 state deposit to guarantee claims. Annual cost $600 with acceptance ages 16 to 65. Apply to Dept 163 American Registry Company 208 Cadillac Building Erie Pa.
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American Registry Company
Cadillac
Erie
Eggs for Setting from Carwile Poultry Yards
Barbied Rock Cocker eggs for setting sold out. Eggs from special mating available at $1.00 per setting from Carwile Poultry Yards.
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Carwile Poultry Yards
Immense assortment of embroideries at J Loeb's Storer
An immense assortment of embroideries laces and allovers just received at J Loebs Storer offering wide selections for wardrobes and home decor.
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J. Loeb
Surprise 27th Birthday For Francis Smith
Francis Smith turned 27 last Friday night as his mother staged a surprise party at home. About thirty five relatives neighbors and friends gathered after Francis and his brother Will returned from K of Plodge to greet him. He raised his hands in astonishment as refreshments flowed and he received a fine Mission rocker amid a social evening enjoyed by all.
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Francis Smith
Francis
Will
Foot wear variety advertised by J. L. Peters
An advertisement extols a broad range of footwear options from J. L. Peters. The fragment notes “hine” likely a misspelling or fragment of a catalog pitch for different shoe types.
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J. L. Peters
County Council Approves Ten Thousand Dollar Temporary Loan
A county council appropriates 10080 for a temporary loan to cover current expenses, with 10000 principal and 80 interest. The piece argues this paints an unreal debt-free picture to taxpayers, labeling the stance and press coverage as misleading while noting ongoing political blame. Merryman Bros. advertises high cash prices for hides.
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Board of County Commissioners
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J. Loeb’s
Pioneer
Mrs. Randolph
Kansas Ciy
Lew Nebeker
Miss Zoe Jones
T. H. McGeore Jr
Lena Harmon
Mies
Myra Wieher
R. R
Laurin Livengood
Belle Bantz
Virgie Yerkes
Nola Davidson
Jesse Coleman
Lela Bilsland
Neltie Norris
Hannah Hunt
Carson Keefer
Hattie Carwile
Ida Graham
Lula Hoffer
Florence Barkley
Virgie Grady
Mary Snoddy
Jackson
Newtown
Miranda Green
Beulahs
Hastings
Emma Thomas
Anna Hawkins
A. A
Maggie Day
Ruth Beckett
Hillsboro
Elizabeth Wood
Effie Starns
Emma Chatt
Ottie E. Johns Fern Glover
Maggie Hart Silverwood
Fern Randolph
Wallace
Jewel Wilkinson
Raby Philpott
Stella Graham
Audra DeHaven
Qertrade Slattery
Pearl Morris
Ruth Cloyd
Belle Johnson
Grace: DeHaven
Fannies Hall
Daisy Rhodes
Ruth Adamson
Ethel Jackson
Grace Hugel
Florence Cardiff
Mary Coffing Oe
Jennie Wilkey
Margaret Douglas
Delia Martin
Edna Dean
Goldie Watta
Leona Dove
Miriam Gwynn
Burl Layton
Jolia Romine
Clifton
Merryman Bros
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