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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1905

Page

3

Mill Creek Township Expenditures and Tax Levy 1905

The Trustee W R Massey of Mill Creek Township Fountain County Indiana proposes for the year 1905 total expenditures of 1834.55 and total tax 175 cents per hundred dollars. Items include township expenditures 3206.00 and 35 cents tax, local tuition 5500.60, dog tax 50 cents, special school 5340.00 and 45 cents tax, road tax 300.00 and 30 cents tax, additional road tax 1000.00 and 10 avota on the hundred, poor expenditures 301.00 and 5 cents tax. Dated August 1st 1905.

Mill Creek Township Fountain County Indiana Kingman W.R. Massey

Expenditures and Tax Levies for Richland Township 1905

The Trustee of Richland township in Mountain County proposes annual expenditures and tax levies for 1906 at the Advisory Board meeting in Newtown on September 5 1905. Items include township and local tuition expenditures, school and road taxes, poor tax, poll taxes, and a total levy of 13 cents per hundred with total taxables of 15970.10 and 348 polls.

Richland Township Mountain County Newtown Ind Samuel Rick Rechland Township

Township Tax Levy Proposals for Cain Township 1905

The Trustee of Cain Township in Fountain County presents estimates for the 1905 year at the schoolhouse Hillsboro September 5 1905. It lists township expenditures 1550 township tax 15 cents per dollar local tuition 2600 tax 20 cents per dollar plus 50 cent per poll. Special school 4500 tax 25 cents per dollar plus 50 cent per poll. Road expenditures 2600 road tax 25 cents per dollar. Additional road 1000 road tax 10 cents per dollar. Total expenditures 12400 total tax levy 106 cents per dollar total polls 256. Austin Keeling trustee. August 2 1905.

Hillsboro Ind Austin Keeling Cain Township

State fair to showcase rural school progress department

The State Board of Agriculture creates a rural schools department for the Indiana State Fair opening September 11 in Indianapolis. Planned with the Education Department and State Superintendent F. A. Cotton, the exhibit will feature school consolidation work from Lagrange Fountain and Delaware, architecture from Randolph, pictures from Pulaski, maps from Floyd, and other student work. The department aims to present medals and diplomas and will be a permanent fair feature. Colored and white dress goods advertised at J. J. Oeb's Stores.

State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis State Department of Education F. A. Cotton Indiana State Board of Agriculure Lagrange Fountain Delaware Benton County Randolph County Pulaski County Floyd County

Card of Thanks for Help in Bereavement

Card thanks friends and relatives for assistance during bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Laura L. Rabb and Mrs. E. M. Conover. Also lists a portion noting a Saltr One Stanhope open buggy with rubber tire almost new and one set single harness by John Henseman.

Laura L. Rabb E. M. Conover SaLtr John Hense

Gessie Items and Local Notes Highlight Markets and Visits

Threshers hum Monday morning as Wm Switzer travels to Newport. Kinney Fox returns home healthy while Ollie Banks ends Mt. Olympus work and plans a Southwest trip. Win Smith visits relatives on the Mound. A. W. Banks offers free lookovers with small sale charges in Geasie. Mise Elliott visits Cayuga sister near Geasie. J Loeb’s Stores tout a large stock of men's and boys pants at reduced prices.

Neelofranta J. Loeb

Harvey to preach at Fifth Street Christian Church

A G Harvey will preach at the Fifth Street Christian Church next Sunday morning August 6. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

G Harvey Fifth Street Christian Church

Faith’s Eye Warning Comes With Framed Glasses Promise

Dr. Faith presents a vision aid offer, promising satisfaction with frames from Dr. Ludlow’s clinic each Friday. The snippet hints at a guaranteed fit and future eye care, though the text trails off.

Storeowners urged to use Trader's Exchange storage

James Slim advertises storage of shops goods and other items during the summer. Stores can bring their wares to the exchange for care and safe keeping with reasonable rates.

James Slim

Indiana State Fair Prize List Announces Record Payout

The fifty second Indiana State Fair runs Sept 11 to 15 in Indianapolis. A revised prize list shows 30,000 in total prizes across departments. Secretary Chas Downing Room 14 State House Indianapolis to mail prize list and entry details. entries close Sept Lat.

Indianapolis Chas. Downing State House

Mayor's Court Drives Crackdown on Immorality

In the Mayor's Court led by Mayor Jane, about a dozen to fifteen warrants issued since Saturday noon, with several offenders sentenced. The piece argues men and women guilty in association crimes should face equal punishment to protect public morals and continue the crackdown.

Jane Jones

100 Men Wanted At South Side Restaurant

Advertises 15c short order fare at the Suth Side Restaurant inviting one hundred men to attend tomorrow to try the new offering. Promoter names Hershberger and Hankins.

Suth Side Tf Hershberger & Hankins

Letter List for Week Ending July 26 1905

Weekly notice listing names: Harry Hedge, Mrs. Anna Martin, Franky Francis Nabern, Mrs. Albert Sprowles. Call for above and say advertised. Public notice by F. W. Boyd postmaster.

Harry Hedge Anna Martin Franky Francis Nabern Albert Sprowles F. W. Boyd P. M

J Loeb's Stores Offer 25 Cents For Regular Laundered Shirts

Regular laundered shirts priced at 25 cents at J Loeb's Stores, a promotional offer cutting the usual 50 cent charge. Limited time deal to attract customers and clear inventory.

J. Loeb’s

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Sold For Sick Headache Relief

An advertisement explains sick headache as a nervous storm centered in the brain causing pain and nausea. It touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as soothing and non addictive, claims rapid relief, and notes no opiates. Testimonials from John J McErlain of South Bend Indiana are included along with a money back guarantee and price.

Miles Dr. Miles John J. McErlain Pres. S$. B. Eng. Co South Bend Ind Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Kingman Line to be Built Promoter Meets Critics

W G Rhule, Covington Kingman line promoter, visited Tuesday and connected with Commercial Club representatives. All differences are settled and obstacles removed, with work hoped to begin in a few weeks.

W G Rhule Covington Kingman Line

Citywide Dog Muzzling Order Issued

Municipal notice requires all dogs owned in the city to be muzzled when running at large. Owners must comply by the specified deadline and enforcement will follow for violations.

City Board of Health W. R. Stout W. B. Coleman Geo. D. Cook

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Wabaeh Township Commissioners of Fountain Stringtown Wabash Grab Nebeker & Co Alexander J. J.oeb’s Wm Switzer Newport Danville Ollie Banks Mt. Olympus Hay Mr. Win Smith A. W. Banks A Mise Elliott Cayuga Mra Tude Frader Geasie Mies Laura Smith Perrysville Lena Cade John Moore J.R. Dunlap Lemon M. Herzog Stephen Randolph Mrs. Randolph Frank Edmonds West Lafayette E. W. Achigon Anna Walker Lizzie Miller Linden George D. Cook Mr . Dick Blue Monday Dr. Rowland William Fucter Chas. Lowe Third Fourth Street Earth Tom Walsh Covington Kate Finnn Paul Blanche Aughe Enlewood Cyrus Donaldson Flavius Tittle Flo Nettie Shade Penecis California May Rogers Sen Chicago T.K. Hagley Covington Canning Co Edward D Goller The Sunday School Association J. H Palmer John State Line Ohio Winona John W. Sullivan Dr. Martin C.W. Dice Thomas Fishero Veedersburg Interactg A. T. Livengood Billings Montana Township M. E. Church Harry Sporting Dallas Texas Southwest Ruby Stout Miss Chaney Sullivan S. H. Lucas A. E. Butt M V Chapmen Chapman Charles Milford J. B. Barnes Mr. Barnes Vermillion County Cheney Rossville Charley Mr. Chaney Simon Minnick North van Buren OU. Board and Family Mr. Minnick St. Louis J. W. Marshall Caltor Parker Maver Covington, Ind FE. E. French O.M. Eoliaig Covington, Nd Castoria
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