Oldest Citizen of Fountain County
Joshua Cates, honored namesake of Cates Station in Fulton township, near Covington, is Fountain County’s oldest resident who will turn 96 next birthday. A farmer with a thriving garden and strong health, he is the father of Captain Prior Cates, Civil War veteran and former Indiana legislator. The piece notes his long life, modest means, and steady decline of ailments, while contrasting with warnings against swamp-borne diseases and praising Electric Bitters as a malaria remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Cates
Cates
Fulton Township
Covington
Fountain County
Mr. Cates
Cates Station
Prior Cates
125Th Indiana Regiment
Indiana
Covington Man Sentenced to State Prison for Larceny
Lewis Martin, 35, long known in Covington, was sentenced Friday to two to eight years on a larceny charge. An affidavit by H. B. Hamilton claimed Martin stole two suit patterns from Crawfordsville’s Tude Hamilton, with the goods found later in a saloon near Grane's bowling alley.
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Lewis Martin
Friday
Covington
Marcus Martin
Waterloo
H. B. Hamilton
Crawfordsville
Tude Hamilton
Grane
Testimonial Ad for Fileys Kidney Remedy in Louisville
A man named Wilford Adams testifies he suffered chronic rheumatism and used two bottles of Fileys Kidney Remedy with good effect. The third bottle restored his strength and allowed him to return to work as a conductor on Lexington Kentucky street railway. He claims it clears blood of uric acid and urges readers to buy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Adams
Filey
Lexington, Ky
Indiana Proclaims All 1911 Acts In Effect
Governor Marshall proclaims that all 1911 Indiana General Assembly acts are in effect from noon April 21 1911 after county clerks filed certificates. Notable laws include railroads public health weights and measures and child labor. one proposed October 12 Discovery day holiday was held void.
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Sixty-seventh
General Assembly
Marshall
Lawrence County
T. Thomas R. Marshall
State of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lew G. Ellingham
Building and Loan Association
J. E. McCullough
Burt New
Hauck Court
Supreme Court
Ellingham
Frank L. Grubbs
Scott's Emulsion Ad Credits Original For 35 Years
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as the original and superior choice after 35 years, claiming imitators are inferior. It likens Scott's to thick cream and notes it can be diluted with water but not recommended. Sold by druggists with Bend WMc and an offer mentioning a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-Book featuring a Good Luck Penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bend Wmc
Savings Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Wants County Option Law Re affirmed
A 1911 letter from Elbert W. Wells of Frankfort urges Rep. support for statewide prohibition via re enactment of the county option law. Wells argues Republicans can win by backing statewide prohibition and asks for pledges to push the measure in the next legislature, noting public interest across parties.
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Indianapolis Star
John S. Board
van Buren Township
The
Star
Board
Elbert W. Wells
Frankfort
Indiana
Republican Party
Evsert W. Wells
Governor Orders Revocation of Sell- liquor Licenses
Governor Marshall advised W H Rudder of Salem state board of pharmacy to revoke licenses of druggists who sell intoxicating liquor as a beverage on grounds of gross immorality. The action follows an opinion by Burt New, the governor's legal clerk.
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Marshall
W. H. Rudder
Salem
State Board of Pharmacy
Burt New
Rudder
Averts Awful Tragedy With Timely Advice
Mrs A Willough of Marengo Wisconsin avoided a dreadful tragedy by following timely advice. A cough once deemed a consumption could not be cured by doctors. After many remedies failed her aunt urged Dr King s New Discovery. She reports the awful cough nearly gone and says it saved her boy during a severe bronchial attack. The medicine is priced at 0c and 1.00 with trial bottle free and is guaranteed by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Willoughby
Marengo
Wis
Doctora
Dr. King
Death of Mrs Nancy Reed in Sterling Fountain Co
Nancy Reed aged 58 dies after long illness at Sterling home. She leaves husband and three sons Charles and Fred of Veedersburg and Clifford of Danville Illinois. Funeral held at Sterling Christian church Saturday at 10 30 a m with burial in Rockfield cemetery.
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Nancy Reed
Fountain County
Sterling
Charles
Fred
Veedersburg
Clifford
Danville
Sterling Christian Church
Rockfield
Reliable Medicine Not a Narcotic Cited by Druggist Mother
Mrs F Marti of St. Joe Med says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured her boy's severe bronchial cough and choking spells after other medicine failed. She notes the syrup stopped the coughing and gagging and quickly restored health, praising its trustworthiness for households and urging reliance on the product.
County to Build Bridges Across Several Townships
County commissioners will open bids on Tuesday May 2 for bridges in Fulton township the Cates bridge concrete abutments in Troy township the Johnson A bridge in Jackson township the Shuler bridge and in Cain township the Tinsley bridge. Plans and specifications are on file at the auditor's office. Rejection of all bids is reserved. Several bridges in Shawnee township will also be repaired.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fulton Township
Cates
Troy Township
Johnson
Jackson Township
Shuler
Cain Township
Tinsley
Auditor’s Office
Shawnee Township
Kingman High School Commencement at Opera House
The Kingman high school commencement was held Friday night in the opera house with Prof. Taby of Crawfordsville delivering an excellent talk. The class of ’11 is the largest in Kingman HS history, with two more graduates than the class of ’10. inclement weather kept some away. Notable graduates include James Hitsenbaugh, Clive Gillam, Grant Teague, Ceil Moore, Cleon Eubank, Bertha Teague, Ella Cox, Nellie White, Ava Marshall, Matel Teegarden, and Retha Myers. The Kingman High School alumni banquet followed on Saturday April 22 at the K P hall, adding eleven new members, ending with a social repast and recollections among old friends.
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Kingman High School
Opera House
Taby
Crawfordsville
James Hitsenbaugh
Clive Gillam
Grant Teague
Cecil Moore
Cleon Eubank
Bertha Teague
Ella Cox
Nellie White
Ava Marshall
Matel Teegarden
Retha Myers
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sell Healthy Relief
Ad copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as “strike-breakers” for organs and bowels, promising natural aid and prompt restoration of health. Contains a brief product claim and price of 25 cents at druggists.
Young driver Harry Knight pilots Westcott car in 500 Mile Sweepstakes
Harry Knight will drive a Westcott special in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day May 39. Knight, among the sport’s youngest racers, has few seasons but notable results including a second place in 1910’s free for all at Indianapolis. He is described as a hard careful driver with a consistent car and is expected to finish in the money.
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Harry Knight
Westcott
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Knight
Germans Send Over Master Speed Creations for 500 Mile Race
Daimler Mercedes factory ships a 583 cubic inch, 2,400 pound speed monster to Indianapolis for the Memorial Day 500 mile Sweepstakes. Spencer Wishart, Port Chester, N. Y., buys the car and will tune it for the May start. The entry signals German engineering and foreign teams aiming to challenge for the $25,000 purse with drivers and machines from Benz, Fiat, Lancia, Bayard-Clement, and others likely to arrive before entries close.
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Teuton Motor Makers
America
Atlantic
Daimler Mercedes
Mercedes
Spencer Wishart
Port Chester
N. Y
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wishart
Indianapolis
Germany
Speedway
Hemery
Benz
Nazarro
Wagner
Bob” Burman
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Wm. Fretwell
Lucama, N. C
Willie
Cionery
Frankfort, Ind
Veedersturg,Ind
Gshildren
Cry For Fletcher
Castoria
Kingman H. S. Commencement
Wescott
Fletcher
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