Accidental Poisoning Fatal for Giles Hutts in Yeddo
Giles Hutts died within minutes after swallowing carbolic acid by mistake at a Yeddo drug store. The 77 year old South Fountain County resident, uncle of the late Dan Hutts, died in his hotel after no medical aid could help. Funeral services were held Wednesday and he is interred at Centennial cemetery in Mill Creek township.
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Giles Hutts
Fountain County
Yeddo
Mr. Hutts
Dan Hutts
Centennial Cemetery
Mill Creek Township
Smiths Stock Sale at Peech Valley Farm Delivers Record Lot
Norval Smith of Peech Valley stock farm four miles northeast of town held a spring sale of Poland China hogs and Short Horn cattle. Auction by A B Madden drew steady bidding, over $500 in stock sold by 3 pm, with noticeable demand for quality stock despite cold, season late.
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Norval Smith
Peech Valley
A. B. Madden
Covington Opens Season With Victory Over Attica
Covington defeats Attica at the fair grounds in a scrappy opener as Dunlap fans 12 and Lewis allows no passed balls. The Orange and Black ride early momentum, previewing a clash with Crawfordsville and a spring schedule including Attica Covington April 16 and May 28 at Attica with large local support anticipated.
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Covington
Fair Grounds
Attica
Orange and Black
Attica High School
Dunlap
Lewis
Crawfordsville
Bloomington
la Fayette
Surprise 42nd Birthday Party for Mrs Purple near Aylsworth
A party for Mrs Purple at the home of Mr and Mrs William Purple two miles southwest of Aylsworth occurred on Friday April 15 1904. She received several useful presents enjoyed by friends who wished her many more happy birthdays.
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Wm. Purple
Aylsworth
Purple
Seed Tomato and Pea Seed Distribution Notice
Tomato and pea seed are now ready for distribution to rais ers. It is important that you get this seed at once to secure the best results. Call at the factory. Covington Canning Co. L Shultz, of Jennings, La, a sity a couple of days He owns a fine land booming the city.
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L Shultz
Jennings
City youths fined after jumping on and off moving trains
Omer Beason Wilson Shoemaker Hardy Morgan Roland Russell and Oscar J Beason were arrested at the Wabash depot for jumping on and off trains. All but Hardy Morgan and Roland Russell were found guilty and fined one cent plus costs totaling 8.56, with jail time to serve. The act was linked to alleged switch-arm pollution, though not proven.
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Omer Beason
Wilson Shoemaker
Hardy Morgan
Roland Russell
Oscar J. Beason
Wabash Depot
Marshal DeHaven
Miles
Bors
Presbyterian Church Services Prompt Morning and Evening
Bible study hour at 9 30 for all. Preaching morning and evening with topics Does Death End All and Lost a Boy. Special music and cordial welcome. Christian Bonds meeting at 2 30 to help the young people.
Democrats Select Delegates At County Meeting
Democrats in the county chose delegates by ballot for the state convention May 11 and 12. Parker supporters led in this township with Tim Murray and J E McMahon defeating D W Sanders and Herman Edelman 124 to 92. Other areas reported similar splits with Parker or Hearst favored, and chairman Livengood projected a Parker leaning for both district and state votes.
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St. Louis
Parker
Hearst
Tim Murray
J. E. McMahon
D. W. Sanders
Herman Edelman
Livengood
Grand Military Ball at Veedersburg Club Room
The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias announces a grand ball in Veedersburg in their club room Monday evening April 25. Knights Royal will entertain and invite all to attend. remember the date is next Monday evening.
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K. of P
Veedersburg
Knights Royal
Reliable Treatment by Dr Faith Optician in Covington
Dr Faith an optician visits Covington every Friday and may be found at the Fremont. He has fitted glasses for many of the best people in the city and offers references. All work guaranteed.
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Dr. Faith
Optician
Covington
Fremont
Rossville votes to end saloon era in decisive win
The Rossville election Tuesday framed as license versus no license. The no license ticket won prompting the closure of two Rossville saloons and their relocation to another town. Voters backed the no license side by majorities between 20 and 50.
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Rossville
Rossville Row
May Social By Wimodanughsis Club Promises Third Year
May social planned by the Wimodanughsis club aims to a provide community gathering with music and supper. Organizers emphasize a friendly event open to residents and guests, highlighting fundraising for local projects.
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Wimodanughsis ‘Club
Newcomer Letter From Kimora Indiana Describes Marsh Valley Farm Life
John H. McCoy writes from Kimora Indiana describing his northwest Daviess County Marsh Valley farm. He notes productive black sandy land, a nine foot deep dredge ditch draining to the White River, rising land values from 25 to 50 dollars per acre since 1902, and migration from Fountain and north central Indiana. He mentions nearby Odono and Esnora with rail access, flood conditions, and welcomes readers to visit. he offers to answer inquiries about the country.
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Kimora
Ind
Republican
Covington
Dear Sr
Old Fountain County
Daviess Co
West Fork
White River
Wabash River
Heath
Fountain County
Odono
Elnora
Esnora
Odn
John
McCoy
M E Festival Promises May Program and Sermons
The May festival runs May 18 to 20 with vocal and instrumental music and recitations. Sermons at Bend Church include Sunday 2:30 pm service, 10:40 am with the Epidemic of Self Destruction topic, and 7:30 pm on The Nations Safety. Junior League meets 2 pm Saturday and Epworth League 6:30 pm with a Missions topic.
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Epworth
Notice to Teachers Reading Circle Exams Schedule
Notice to Teachers announces that the Teachers Reading Circle examination will be held in Covington Indiana at the superintendent's office on the third Saturday of April 1904 instead of July. Licenses for primary common school and high school and state will be tested at the city school building on the last Saturdays of April May June July and August 1904. Signed J M Wilkey Superintendent.
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Superintendent of
Townsley Block
Covington
Ind
Indiana Democratic State Convention Sets July 20 in Indianapolis
The Democratic State committee met Friday in Grand Hotel Indianapolis and voted to hold the convention in Tomlinson Hall to nominate candidates for state offices. Delegates at large to the St Louis convention will be chosen before the state gathering.
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Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
St. Louis
Newby Denies Opposition Labor Links in 1904 Letter
Knightstown candidate L P Newby responds to fake charges linking him with organized labor. He recalls a Labor-friendly history, cites past electoral success, and urges delegates to resist sensational campaign fakes before the state convention.
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L. P. Newby
Knightstown
J. Frank Hanly
Hanly
Mr. Newby
Sunday Excursion to Indianapolis Leaves at 8 A.M
The second excursion of the season departs Sunday morning from this point at 8 o clock. The round trip fare is 48 dollars. Passengers are invited to visit the site of the recent large fire.
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Indianapolis
Real Estate for Sale East Liberty Street House
Real estate notice offers a house and four rooms with a large fruit-filled lot on East Liberty Street. The property will be sold on flexible payments and interested buyers should call Tom Me Coy for details.
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East Liberty St
Tom
Sweet Eddis McMahon Dies After illness
Eddis McMahon, eldest daughter of John G. and Tina McMahon, died about 5:30 PM Wednesday after a gradual decline from consumption. Survived by her father and younger sister Mildred, she rested with relatives in this city and will be buried at St. Joseph cemetery after funeral mass at St. Joseph church. Pallbearers named.
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Sweet Eddis McMahon
Sweet Eddie McMahon
Eddie
John G
Tina McMahon
Mildre
Eddis
Join Sullvan
Father Tremmel
St. Joseph’s Church
Fourth Street
St. Joseph
Adda Clifton
Lena Prather
Elizabeth McComas
Ina Cadwallader
Ruth Miles
Isa Robb
Eddis McMahon
Veteran Reed Dies at 69 in Fountain Area
Isaac S. Reed a well known Fountain resident and Civil War veteran died at his home on the old farm west of Fountain aged 69 years, 6 months and 3 days. Born November 16, 1834 in Licking County Ohio he came to Portland in 1859 and married Anna Maria Gambrald in 1870. Surviving are his wife and children Alice M Reed Mrs Milton Stuart and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 30 pm at the residence conducted by Wm Glover with burial in Portland cemetery.
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Isaac S. Reed
Fountain
Licking County
Ohio
Portland
Anna Maria Gambrald
Alice M.reed
Milton Stuart
M. E. Church
Wm. Glover
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Iva
Hthel Hart
Lelia Crane
Agnes Meehan
Morberly
Arthur F. Miller
Belle Johnson
Judy Sharpe
Topsy Sharpe
Passumly
Shadow
Darke
Covington Canning Co
Presbyterian Church Services
Fountain County Friends
M. E. Festival
the Bend Church
Newby
Senate
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