Meats Death Under Car Wheels Near Veedersburg Brick Plant
John Pritchard 28, a farm hand, was killed Sunday morning when run over by an eastbound passenger train near Veedersburg brick works. He left Lew Dunlap’s farm Saturday aiming for Danville. believed to have boarded the Danville train on the cowcatcher and fallen. Deputy Coroner Parham handled the body. funeral at Veedersburg Christian church Monday. He left a widowed mother, three sisters and one brother.
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John Pritchard
Parham
Pritchard
Patrick Filburne
Veedersburg
Christian Church
Boost for the Place You Live and Do Business
A call for hometown pride urges residents and merchants to speak positively about their town and support local commerce. It warns against the depressors who praise other places and leave retail to mail orders, insisting boosters help lift the community and attract customers and newcomers.
J Loeb Stores Sell Rugs Linoleum and Carpets
County Clerk Sanders and his wife visited Danville on Wednesday to shop for rugs linoleum and carpets at J Loeb stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Sanders
Danville
Ralston to Speak at Mountain County Campaign Kickoff
Democrats of Mountain County plan a Veedersburg gathering on April 2 for their county convention. Hon. Samuel Ralston, governor candidate, will deliver the principal address after the convention. It is billed as an all love feast with every Democrat and his household invited.
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Mountain County
Veedersburg
Samuel Ralston
Houndang
Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes for Men and Youth
The Leader promotes Hart Schaffner Marx apparel in leading shades and styles for men and young men. The ad urges customers to inspect the right kind of clothes at the right price.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Palmer Sent To Alexandria At Salary Of 1800
Rev. J. H. Palmer, former pastor, reports he has been assigned by the North Indiana Conference to Alexandria with a salary of 1800. He expects a prosperous year and begins his duties in the city of about seven thousand within the gas belt.
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J. H. Palmer
Indiana
Alexandria
Covington Opens Baseball Season with 9 1 Victory
Covington defeated the Danville Cardinals 9 to 1 at the fair grounds in front of a fair crowd. Hirshbeel twins led the offense with Charley hitting a first inning home run and Billie fanning 14, while John Hawkins pitched professionally. Covington reorganized lineup includes Woody, Wilkey and Adamson. Billy Thompson manages and promises strong play next Sunday against Westville at home.
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Covington
Fair Grounds
Danville Cardinals
Hirshbeel Twins
Billie
Charley
Eller
Keslar
Battery
John Hawkins
Woody
Wilkey
Adamson
Billy Thompson
Ladies and Children's Hosiery Offered at J Loeb Stores
Local advertisement touts best goods with full stock of sizes at the lowest prices available at J Loeb's Stores, inviting shoppers to inspect the selection of ladies and children's hosiery.
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Ladies and Childrens
J. Loeb’s
Reverence Theme For Morning Service At Church
First Presbyterian Church schedules a morning sermon titled Reverence by the pastor and an evening message on Some Events in the Life of Jesus illustrated with a stereopticon.
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Jesus
Fountain County Democrats Name Ticket in Veedersburg
Fountain county Democrats nominate their county ticket at Veedersburg in a delegate convention held Monday April 29. Delegates will be selected Saturday April 27 with the sheriff contest serving as the main race.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Ringling Brothers Circus Brings Joan of Arc to Danville Show
Ringling Brothers visit Danville Illinois on Friday April 26 featuring a parade, a doubled menagerie, and 375 top European artists. The highlight is the newly added spectacle Joan of Arc with 1200 cast, portable stage, ballet, chorus and orchestra, included in the regular admission.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Danville
Ill
Ringling Bros
Europe
Ty-Bell Sisters
Carlos Caesaro
Man
Rooney
Castrillon
Hines-Kimball
Florence
Joseph la Fleur
Schuman
Huling
Joan of Arc
America
Too Much Delinquent in Subscriptions
A warning from Epivon listing numerous in arrears readers who must pay up or have their paper stopped and their account collected. It emphasizes the cost to the paper for sending each issue and urges prompt payment from overdue subscribers.
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THE
Epivon
Munsingwear Sold At J Loeb’s Stores
Men and women seeking comfort in spring and summer knit underwear are urged to buy Munsingwear at J Loeb's Stores for reliable fit and fabric.
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J. Loeb’s
State Auditor Calls for 25 Percent Advance of State Remittance
County Treasurer Will H. Thompson received a letter from State Auditor W. H. O'Brien requesting a 25 percent advance of money due the State at the June settlement. A remittance of $2,000 was sent to aid the State amid its funds shortage.
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Will H. Thompson
W. H. O’brien
Hess Henselman Dead Reported From Portland
A letter to O. Board from J. H. Henselman Medford Oregon says Mrs Hess Henselman Portland reports Hess Henselman has died and the family will leave for Portland at once. Details of death not known.
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O. Board
J. H. Henselman
Medford, Oregon
Hess Henselman
Portland Oregon
Portland
Enterprising youth weigh drug business store in city
Two young men in the city consider renting a room to open an up to date drug store. If they proceed with their energy they could boost business activity in the area.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Walter P. Waller 22 and Dorotha A. Rhodes 19. Jesse G. Banner 19 and Ruth D. Berlin 16. Charles E. Brown 25 and Fern C. Helms 23. John F. Hayden 23 and Ruth Baldwin 21.
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Walter P. Waller
Dorotha A. Rhodes
Jesse G. Banner
Ruth D. Berlin
Charles E. Brown
Fern C. Helms
John F. Hayden
Ruth Baldwin
Carpets and Rugs Show Largest City Stock
A local retailer advertises one of the largest rug and carpet holdings in the city with every size and kind available, urging customers to stop before buying elsewhere.
Leader Hats Offer Quality Styles at Moderate Prices
The Leader highlights strong hat sales with correct styles and moder ate prices. It invites customers to see the best hats for the price, emphasizing value and selection at the store.
Wabash Receives New Passenger and Freight Engines
The Wabash railroad has placed in service many new locomotives for freight and passenger service and ordered more motive power for early delivery. Passenger engines are Pacific type with 24 by 26 inch cylinders, 400000 pounds, boiler pressure 200 psi, tractive effort 35360 pounds, 15 ton coal and 8000 gallon water tender. Freight engines are Mikado type, noted as the last word in motive power.
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Wabash Railroad
New Cases Almanac Legal Notices
Sarah R. Carter sues Earl H. Carter for alimony. Campbell and Sons against Henry Lawson trustee seeks injunction. dismissed. John G. Gordon sues William P. Bryant et al to quiet title. Minnie M. Drollinger seeks divorce from Walter M. Drollinger.
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E. M. Campbell & Sons
Henry Lawson
John G. Gordon
William P Bryant
Black White and Tan Shoes: low prices at THE LEADER
A local ad proclaims Always the lowest prices on mens womens and children shoes. It highlights Walk Over shoes for men and Dorothey Dodd shoes for ladies and credits THE LEADER.
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Dorothy Dodd
Valley Farm senior class play set for April 26
The senior class presents Valley Farm a four act domestic drama at the high school auditorium on Friday April 26. Harold Rutledge Ruth Adamson David Hildreth Isabel Carney Perry Deane Silas Holcomb Hetty Azariah Keep Lizy Ann Tucker and more fill the cast with reserved seats at Rainier's drug store starting April 20 at 9 am. Seats cost 35c reserved 25c general admission.
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Roy Goff
Isabel Carney
Hildreth
Deena Jire
Cecil Murray Perry Deane
the Soil
Challen Remster
Silas Holcomb
Valley Farm
Roger McMahon Hetty
Pearl Brown
Alvira
Margaret Douglas Azariah Keep
Stanley Lusader
Lizy Ann Tucker
Marie Hall Verbena
Wneens Reene Mary Bright Jennings
Ratledge Mansion
Claude Gardner
Rainier
Walk Over Shoe Ad Device Shapes Wax Man Display
A circular wax figure walks on a base stepping over Walk Over shoes. The miniature man is powered by electrical circuits and a small dynamo, making a neat advertising device visible each evening in the Leader’s window.
WINDOW SHADES Best material and rollers for any room
A local shop advertises window shades with quality materials and durable rollers, offering a complete assortment of lengths and widths to fit all windows and decor styles.
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J. Loeb’s
M. E. Church Announces Next Sunday Themes
The pastor outlines two sermon topics for Sunday at the Bend church. The themes are The Imperialist of Christianity and Lessons from the Ill-Fated Titanic. Afternoon services are planned.
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M. E
Mt Zion businessman marries Dorotha Rhodes in surprise wedding
Walter P. Waller of Mt. Zion Illinois and Dorotha Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs Schuyler Rhodes were married at the manse by Dr H K Fox Tuesday afternoon. The wedding surprised friends who had planned a shower that evening. The couple left Thursday for Zion Illinois for their future home.
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Walter P. Waller
Mt. Zion
Dorotha Rhodes
Cost No More Than Others Superior Munsing Knit Ad
Albert McNeal has been confined to his home for two weeks or more with gall stones. He was able to go out Monday but shows he has suffered greatly. This notice highlights the J. Loeb's Stores promotion of Munsing Knit Underwear.
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J. Loeb’s
Albert McNeal
Gypsies Visited Section Last Friday
The Gypsies visited this section last Friday. They were the decorated old fashioned fortune telling kind.
Ost & Davis North Side Market Ad
Ost and Davis promotes bulk potatoes and garden seeds at low prices. North Side Grocery invites customers to buy a wide selection and take advantage of competitive rates.
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Ost & Davis
North Side
Local notices and business ads week update
Geo. Wo Kerr & Son advertise this week and Coleman promotes new ads promising pay. Homer Sewell visits Martinsville for a few days. Grain experts predict the county wheat crop will be light. Carey Young & Co start saw mill operations and seek savings. Johnny Menefee sells Hillsboro bakery and will move back to this city. The sun eclipse Wednesday not visible here but seen in Eastern States. Rev Strecker attended District meeting in Colfax Monday and Tuesday, returning Tuesday evening. Dr Fox in Ladoga Monday and Tuesday for Presbyterian meeting naming him moderator. Mrs Alice Holder of Attica dies Monday afternoon from heart disease after rheumatism.
Monument stock on floor tied to local firm
A catalog note mentions a stock of monuments for sale from the Danville shop Dye and Kincake run by C E Kincade offering a range of memorials to choose from.
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C.E. Kincade
Dye & Kincake
Danville
Charles Gardner Visits Canon City Before Return to Work
Charles Gardner of Danville spent Wednesday morning visiting Geo. W. Martin and wife. He plans a brief vacation with his family now in Canon City Colorado before returning to work in the C. and E. I. shops.
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Charles Gardner
Danville
Geo. W. Martin
Charley
Canon City
Col
Death of Miss Cora F. Johnson in Indianapolis Pneumonia
Miss Cora F. Johnson died Sunday evening in Indianapolis of pneumonia. She was well known in this city, having made it her home for several years. She had been in Indianapolis the past two years and visited friends here during that period. Also note: all graduating students receive a liberal discount at J. Loeb's Stores.
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Cora F. Johnson
Indianapolis
Miss Johnson
Salem Nine versus Danville Nine at Fairgrounds
A spicy baseball game between Salem and Danville is set for 1 30 Saturday afternoon at the city fairgrounds. Both teams are strong and the contest is billed as one of the season’s best. Also note Granite and Marble designs by E M Board offered.
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Salem
Danville
Fairgrounds
Whicker enters race for Joint Senator seat in Roosevelt faction
J Wesley Whicker declares his candidacy for Joint Senator and plans to stay active, signaling continued engagement despite an unset convention and absent platform. An eight pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Jos Koontz last Saturday morning.
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J. Wesley Whicker
J. Wesley
Roosevelt School
Mr. Whicker
Jos. Koontz
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Ralston
Westville
First Presbyterian Church
Circus
Ringling Bros Bros
Wabash
Sarah R. Carter
Earl H. Carter
Kerr & Son
Coleman
Homer Sewell
Martinsville
Carey, Young & Co
Johnny Menefee
Hillsboro
Strecker
Colfax
Dr. Fox
Ladoga
Presbytery
Alice Holder
George Holder
Attica
E. M. Board
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