Death of K. W. Richeson at Peru hospital
K W Richeson 48 10 22 died Friday night at the Wabash hospital in Peru from kidney and liver complications after recurring illness since January. He led a long career with the Wabash railway, married Ella Hart in 1900, leaving a widow, son Russell, daughter Irene, and siblings. Funeral at North Fifth Street home followed by Mt Hope Cemetery burial.
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K. W. Richeson
Peru
Fetter-Adams Undertaking
E W Strecker
North Fifth Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
W. B. Coleman
W. B. Cofting
EK. W. Martin
A. B Carter
Albert Hegg
Chas. F. Lowe
P. Lodge
Peter G. Richeson
Waverly
Wa'priraiso University
Wabash Railway Company
Ella Hart
Russell
Irene
Old Home Place
Cass County
Florence Smoot
P. M. Buchanan
Rochester
Lee Rogers
Alexandria
E. Richeson
Chicago, Nl
Charlies
Hoover’s Station
Mind of Christ Theme for Methodist Service
The pastor will speak on The Mind of Christ at Sunday morning services. An evening joint service with the Epworth League starts at 7 30 with a short pastor address.
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M. E. Church
Christ
Epworth League
New Superintendent Secured for Veedersburg Schools
The Veedersburg school board hired Prof Nay of Danville Illinois as superintendent of the Hub to replace J W Wilkinson who resigned to lead Clinton schools after three years in Veedersburg. Nay is described as well qualified. Wilkinson moved to Clinton last week and left many friends.
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Veedersburg School
Prof Nay
Danville, Ill
The
Hub
J. W. Wilkinson
Clinton
Veedersburg
Nay
Wilkinson
Creson Honored For Sons of Veterans Service
The Terre Haute Star notes Major Creson, once of Covington, has been named aide to Ralph M Grant national commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans. He may wear any of three ribbons denoting local state and national divisions and is praised as a prominent member.
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Terre Haute
The
Sons of Veterans
Mejor Creson
Eight Mules in Runaway Near Judyville Injures and Kills
A runaway on Joe Weaver’s Judyville farm left two mules dead and others injured after rear mules bolted into the ahead team. Two drivers escaped unharmed as gear was wrecked and one binder required shop repair. Also: Greenfield real estate agent Charles E. St John was arrested on mortgage fraud charges tied to Hillsboro mill equipment and a non existent Texas farm. W. R. Massey & Son advertise 120 acres near Waynetown for sale.
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Judyville
Joe Weaver
Attica Press
Charles E. St. John
Greenfield
John L. Glover
Mr. Ramsey
Ramsey
Ill
Hillsboro Novelty Works
St. John
John F. Meek
St John
Texas
Hillsboro
Lafayette Life Insurance Co semi annual financial statement
The LaFayette Life Insurance Co will publish a semi annual financial statement in this paper. It notes the company’s strong gains and claims paying history with prompt settlements in recent local death losses. D F Smith serves as the local company representative for inquiries and guidance on insurance matters.
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The
LaFayette Life Insurance Co
Indiana
D. F. Smith
May Railway Earnings and Expenses Across U S Railroads
The May financial snapshot shows U S railways earning an average 8.23 million dollars daily from service, with daily operating costs of 3.92 million and daily taxes of 1.972 million for 220,897 miles of line. Tax burden exceeds one dollar for each six dollars left from earnings after expenses. The figures, from the Bureau of Railway Economics via the Interstate Commerce Commission, cover over 95 percent of mileage and traffic.
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United States
Bureau of Railway Economics
Steam Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Record Roofers Set Fast-Hands Mark at Fair Grounds
A Vice and his father Wm. mate a record by re roofing the agricultural hall at the fair grounds. They removed the old roof and laid 28 squares and 15 feet of new roof in 28 hours. The article invites others to report if the record is surpassed.
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Wm. Mate
Fair Ground
Go Where the Crowd Goes Clearance Sale Teaser
The Leader Inc announces a clearance sale ending Saturday night August 2 with department specials. Discounts on mens shirts oxford shirts dresses dress goods and children clothing plus free stamps on August 2 for purchases of fifty cents or more.
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THE
Leader, Inc
Times to Change Hands as Plant Is Moved
Herbert Ellis purchased the Times and will take possession July 26. The outgoing editor thanks readers and introduces the new editor as worthy of continued support. Publication will be suspended next week while the plant is moved to a new room, previously sold to Harrison Philpott Hillboro Times.
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The
Times
Herbert Ellis
Ellis
Harrison Philpott Hillboro Times
Newport Hill Climb to Be AAA Authorized
Local managers of the Newport Hill Climb finally bring the meet under American Automobile Association regulations. Records will be official and recognized in automotive circles, ending prior local management. The switch, with a $100 license fee, aims to boost the event’s prominence and may require some cars to undergo repairs.
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Newport
American Automobile Association
A Company of Merit At Covington’s Mammoth Pavilion
Crowds fill the Covington pavilion each evening as A Company of Merit showcases plays praised by locals. Friday features Dora Thorn, touted as better than the novel, from Rowland and Clifford. Saturday offers The Girl and the Tramp with seven premiums awarded, as on Wednesday.
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Covington
Dora Thorn
Rowland & Clifford
Pure Food Crusade Reminder and Advertising Confidence
The notice urges readers to support the pure food movement by buying only known pure articles. It explains that manufacturers who advertise show confidence in their goods, while substitutes hide behind anonymity or meaningless brands.
Ross Smail and Josephine Baise Tie the Knot in Brazil
Ross C. Smail formerly of this city and now foreman at the Brazil Enterprise office married Miss Josephine Baise of Terre Haute by Justice Geo L. Law in Brazil matrimonial parlors at five o'clock last Monday evening. They plan to settle in Brazil and Tubby invites Covington friends to visit with well filled baskets. Friends here extend congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Ross C. Smail
Brazil Enterprise
Josephine Baise
Terre Haute
Geo. L. Law
Brazil
Covington
Tubby
Widow Anna Murray Stewart of Cameron Dies in City
Mrs. Anna Murray Stewart 77 5 11 died Sunday evening at 745 in the city home of her niece Mrs Peter Ost after illness from bowel obstruction linked to long illness. Survived by son James Stewart and daughter Mrs Ella Newby of Cameron with grandchildren and relatives. Body sent to Cameron for interment Wednesday after preparation by Undertaker Board.
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Anna Murray-Stewart
Cameron
William Stewart
Peter Ost
Stewart
H. Z. Waterman
Covington
Missouri
James Everly
Howe
Bert Murray
Sam van Dorn
Bilsfands
Steward
Pavement Expands Into Four Foot Curve on Hot Street
At noon on Wednesday with 103 degree heat the Fourth Street pavement at the northeast corner of the square expanded so much it formed a four foot curve from curb to curb. The brick expansion measured about one brick and returned to place when removed. Officials attributed the trouble to bricks laid too closely during construction.
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Fourth Street
Lafayette Postmaster Change Reported
Washington dispatches say George P. Haywood is slated for removal as Lafayette postmaster. Charles H. Ball is named as successor by Congressman Peterson. Haywood denies knowledge of charges and may resist removal. Flows suggest party reward motive, but official reason cites refusal to meet eight hour daily duty rule.
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Washington
George P. Haywood
Lafayette
Charles H. Ball
Peterson
Haywood
It Trath t de Indiana-Illinois State automobile trail
The Indiana Illinois State automobile trail is marked through this city with guide boards on telephone poles. A white diamond in a black field bears the I I Trail name. Directions note one pole per 15 on straight roads, cross roads marked before and after, turns indicated, railroad crossings RNK, sharp curves by a curved line, and danger signs for hazardous spots.
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Indiana
Illinois
Indianapolis
Champaign
Model tuberculosis treatment cottage exhibited for education
A pine cottage with screened doors, built on the north courthouse lawn, houses two cots for protection from the elements and ample air. Funded by treasury money from last year’s Red Cross stamp sales, it will be shown until after the County Institute, then moved to Attica Chautauqua and Covington fair. A widespread education campaign on tuberculosis will follow.
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North Court House
Treasury
Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Red Cross
County Institute
Covington Fair
Will Bury Dead Animals on Premises for Hide
An advertiser Paone 34 C. W. Main g es Covington Ind offers to bury carcasses of dead horses or cows on the customer’s property in exchange for the hides. This notice appears in a 19th or early 20th century classified context.
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Edwin W. Richeson
Wabash Hospital
Richeson
P. and Uniform Bank
Methodist Episcopal Church
Menifee
Methodist Church Notes
Creson
Waynetown
Ind
W. R. Massey & Son
Lafayette Life
Times Readers
Newport Hill Climb
U. K
Company of Merit
Holland
Paone
C. W. Mainges
Covington, Ind
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