Death of Philander Clawson After Train Collision
Philander Clawson, a Rat Ray resident, was killed Saturday near Attica when a southbound C and E I train struck him as he walked intoxicated along the tracks. The inquest heard witnesses place him drinking before noon and being refused whisky at Beevers saloon. He left a widow and four children, with a mother dependent on him, as Attica faces calls to curb saloon influence.
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Philander Clawson
Rat Ray
Corporation Crossing
Attica
Clannon
Fountain
Robert Keefer
Marshal Beamer
Zeigler
Main Street
Beaver’s
Fairamount
Bridge Street
Frankenberger
E. I
Clawson
Beymer
S. E. Doster
National Car Cooper
River Road
Mr. Arms
Mr. Clawson
Coffing Bros
Rob Roy
Attica Ledger
Guy
Wesley Whickear
Fountain County
Beevers
Reed
Rip van Winkie
Mrs. Clawson
Miss Edna Holderman Seeks Free European Trip
Covington's Miss Edna Holderman, Covington High School science teacher, seeks the Indianapolis Daily Star free European trip. Readers urged to send votes via stamps and subscriptions to her direct to boost her tally before final counts.
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Edna Holderman
Covington
Indianapolis Daily Star
Holderman
Covington High School
Indiana University
Germany
Covington Girl in Indiana Child Life Contest Featured
The Indianapolis Star hosts a Child Life Contest inviting ages 3 to 8 to enter. Prizes total fifty dollars including money for prettiest girl and boy, second prettiest, and top photographer prize. Entries due by April 18 noon. Perrysville high school holds annual commencement April 27 at Standard Opera House. Class includes Grace Jones, Della Nicholas, Bessie Sanders, Frances Hicks. Baccalaureate April 26 at M E Church. Lew Skinner praised for school work.
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Covington
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Star
Perrysville High School
Standard Opera House
Grace E. Jones
Della I. Nicholas
Bessie M. Sanders
Frances G. Hicks
M. E. Church
Lynn Bates
Lew Skinner
Wool Price Cut Promised on Binder Twine Sales
The note urges wool producers that prices tied with binder twine will drop by 2 to 3 cents per pound this year. Farmers are advised to tie wool with wool bark or cotton twine to save money.
Argus Under New Management In Clinton
The Clinton Argus, 27 years old, enters new management with Robt. Osborn as editor and solicitor and W. A. Satterlee as manager. L A. Bishop, longtime editorial head of 25 years, leases the paper to the Argus Publishing Company. The paper remains a Democrat advocate.
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Clinton Argus
L A. Bishop
Robt. Osborn
Perrysville Record
W. A. Satterlee
The
Argus
Argus Publishing Company
Milinery Opening at Mrs. Lottie Graham Turner’s Covington
A new millinery shop opens on 3rd street just north of Loeb's in Covington Indiana on Friday and Saturday April 17 and 18. Mrs Turner offers fashionable patterns from Chicago Cincinnati and Indianapolis at low prices and invites visits to judge for oneself despite unfounded rumors.
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Lottie Graham Turner
3Rd Street
Loeb
Covington
Ind
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Rosy Campaign Gift Sparks Debate Over Costs
The New Castle Courier reports that 6,000 rose buds from local Newcastle greenhouses were sent to James E. Watson at his Claypool headquarters in Indianapolis. The roses were funded by a local subscription, not purchased by Watson, and opponents used the gesture to argue about campaign spending.
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James E. Watson
Newcastle
J Loeb’s Stores Rugs Sale Across Qualities and Sizes
Local retailer J Loeb’s Stores advertises a broad rug sale offering rugs of any quality size or price. Shoppers are invited to choose from a wide range to fit home décor needs.
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J. Loeb's Stores
Perrysville Clerk Candidate Relocates to Newport
Manford C. Jones of Perrysville moves to Newport and will take his seat as Clerk of the Vermillion circuit court one week from tomorrow. He will reside at the E. B. Huxford property on East Extension Street and is praised as a leading citizen of Perrysville.
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Manford C. Jones
Perrysville
Fie
E. B. Huxford
East Extension
Jones
Hoosier State
Perry Hatt Sought as Treasurer Candidate
Hillsboro resident Perry Hatt is publicly praised as a potential Republican candidate for treasurer and is described as a long time party worker and county hustler. The item notes he may also be considered for a local township trustee post. We also advertise brown gloves at $1.00 by Spence Smith & Spence.
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Perry Hatt
Hillsboro
Hatt
Perry
Spence, Smith & Spence
Grand After Easter Ball At K of P Hall
Covington Company No 25 Uniform Bank sponsors a grand after Easter ball next Tuesday evening April 21 at the K of P hall. The Knights promise a top social event with meticulous planning and lavish comfort for a large and fashionable guest list from local and neighboring communities.
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K. of P. Hall
Covington Company No. 25
Uniform Bank
Knights
Linoleum assortment advertised with width options
A local ad promotes a linoleum collection claiming the widest selection and invites buyers to specify desired width for flooring needs.
Yerkes and Lewsadder Wed at Bride’s Parents Home
On April 2 1908 at the bride’s parents home Mack Yerkes and Florence Lewsadder were joined in holy matrimony in the presence of the Lewsadder family and a Miss Suiters Rev Dixon officiated. The couple are highly respected and have many friends who wish them a happy wedded life.
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Mack Yerkes
Florence Lewsadder
Lewsadder
Covington High Faces Rossville Team In Opening Game
Baseball season opens Saturday at the fair grounds with Covington High School meeting Rossville Illinois. The 1:30 pm start includes 25 cent admission and tickets on sale as locals urge a strong turnout to back the home team.
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Covington
Fairgrounds
Rossville
Illinois
First Covington Minstrel Sparks Citywide Hype
The Covington Company No. 25 K of P will stage its first annual minstrel at Castle Hall on Wednesday evening April 29. The program promises two and a half hours of clean, varied entertainment with top local talent, including clever darkies singers and chorus girls. Tickets are on sale at Vandorn's pharmacy and selling fast.
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Covington Company No. 25
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Castle Hall
Vandorn’s
Death of Samuel Cade Prominent Wabash County Citizen
Samuel Cade dies at his Wabash township home at age 82. He leaves a wife and six children, owned about 4000 acres, and was a major county taxpayer. Funeral services will be at his home at 10:30 Saturday morning with Rev Dougherty leading. interment in the family cemetery on the farm.
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Samuel Cade
Wabash Township
Dr. Gilson
Mr. Cade
Methodist Church
Dougherty
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Edna
Holderman, Covington
Distrigt
Milinery
Wingate
Newport
J. Loeb’s
Yerkes-Lewsadder
Base
P. Minstrel
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