Serious charge against Warren County man taken into custody
Ed Tittle, long-time Covington resident, was arrested by Sheriff Hardesty after returning from Danville. Indicted on rape and incest charges, he was lodged in Williamsport jail awaiting September term of court. He claims innocence, saying the charge arose from family disputes.
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Warren County
Tittle
Williamsport
Ed. Tittle
Covington
Toll House
Warren County Grand Jury
Hardiesty
Little
Yerkes
Danville
Attica
Twiddy
S. M. Frame
Rugs Rugs Best Assortment Shown in Covington
Rugs perhaps the best assortment ever in Covington is now shown at our carpet room. Call and see them.
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Covington
Band Concert to Grace Court House Square Saturday
A grand band concert is planned for Saturday afternoon and evening on Court House Square. Organized through the efforts of Charles Bergdhal and A. T. Livengood, the event promises a fine musical treat for all attendees.
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Court House Square
Charles Bergdhal
A. T. Livengood
Purchases Farm near Perrysville in Vermillion County
Mark Rogers purchased the Walter Moore farm of 233 acres southwest of Perrysville from T J Cox for 24000 dollars. The property, described as one of Vermilion county’s best, sold for just over 100 dollars per acre and is regarded as a splendid bargain by insiders.
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Mark Rogers
T. J. Cox
Perrysville
Walter Moore
Vermislion County
Court rules 1905 code not repealing Nicholson sections in saloon cases
In Laporte Indiana Judge Richter upholds that 1905 legislature failed to repeal Nicholson law sections. Saloon keepers may still be cited for Sunday screening, afterhours service, nonfamily occupancy, music, partitions, or closed streets. Defendants plan appeals to the supreme court.
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Laporte
Ind
Richter
Laport Circus
Supreme Court
Rugs Savings at J Loeb Stores
Local retailer J Loeb’s Stores promotes rug purchases as a way to save money. The notice emphasizes value and stock, inviting shoppers to visit.
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J. Loeb’s
Presbyterian Notice Vesper Services At Court House Yard
Vesper services will be held in the Court House yard next Sunday at 6 00 PM for the public convenience. There will be no preaching services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The Red River Valley is called the Bread Basket of the world with an ad from Kingman Reality Co offering sale of property promises doubling capital in three years.
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Court House Yard
Presbyterian Church
Red River Valley
Kingman Reality Co
A Good Official Fry Bryant Visits Attica Area
Fry Bryant the present county clerk was in the city on Thursday to seek voter support. He has served four years in office and earned eminent satisfaction. Described as dutiful courteous and effluent he is a former soldier and is regarded as a man of clean habits and worthy of voters consideration. He received strong encouragement in the county north end during his trip.
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Fry Bryant
Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Attica Press
Ninth District Democratic Convention in Frankfort
Delegates of Indiana ninth district meet in mass convention in Frankfort on August 21 at 11 a.m. to nominate a candidate for Congress and conduct other business. The 116 delegates are apportioned among counties with 56 needed for choice. S. M. Coffman secretary and Michael E. Foley chairman.
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Indiana
Frankfort
Congress
Scone
Carrol
Clinton
Fountain
Hamilton
Howard
Montgomery
Tipton
S.M. Coffman
Michael E. Foley
Regular monthly teachers examination held by Supt. Wilkey
Supt. Wilkey conducted the regular monthly teachers examination last Saturday with a number of applicants taking part.
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Supt
Wilkey
Deputy Martin Nets Illegal Fishing at Fountain
Deputy Fish Commissioner James L. Martin returns from Fountain with three set nets and a seine longer than legal. Lewis Brooks Jr faces circuit court action. property may be confiscated. Warns of further arrests as illegal fishing and dynamite use are reported along the river.
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James L. Martin
Fountain
Lewis Brooks
Circuit Court
Hardesty
Lewis Brooks, Jr
Ratcliff
Brooks
Horses to be sold at Saturday sale in Daavile
Auctioneer Baird of Daavile announces a large horse sale for Saturday August 4. All horses are halter broken and in good condition, with buyers to set prices. The sale requires every horse to be sold within the month.
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Baird
Daavile
Walton to lead communion services at new Episcopal church
Archdeacon Walton will conduct communion at 10 a m at the new Episcopal church on Liberty street. All are invited to attend as Dr. Walton is known for eloquence and vigor and those who miss the service will miss a privilege.
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Walton
New Episcopal Church
Liberty Street
Saloons Publicly Defend Their Reputation
Ed Evans owner of the Miller saloon says a newspaper misstatement harmed his business. He asserts the saloon is respectable and complains of police protection, urging correction to avoid injustice to those trying to run lawful establishments.
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Ed. Evans
Ice Cream Social At Coal Creek Chapel Aug 4
The people of Coal Creek Chapel will host an ice cream supper in Snoddy's store building on Saturday night August 4 for church benefit. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Coal Creek Chaple
Snoddy
K of P Third Degree Work Tonight
A Knights of Pythias notice announces third degree work scheduled for tonight. The brief item directs members to attend the degree ceremony at the lodge.
Speaker Cannon Returns Home From Vacation
Speaker Cannon arrives in the city by the Big Four after a southeastern vacation. He spent Sunday at Rushville with Jack Gowdy and visited Long Island during the trip, drawing playful press attention to his youthful antics. He will stay in town to tend farming interests and visit local residents.
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Hast
Speaker Cannon
Big Four
Indianapolis
Rushville
Jack Gowdy
Joe
Long Island
Cannon
Cavalry Troop Visits Covington on Civil War Echoes
The Third squadron of the Second U S Cavalry marching from Fort Snelling to Fort Harrison passed Covington noon Friday. Troopers in blue with yellow trim halted in the square for rest and were cheered by locals. About 50 percent have Philippine service. wagons carry rations while fresh meat bread and vegetables are bought along the route. The unit planned to reach Fort Harrison Tuesday. Miss Cade Ferguson of Danville visited her parents in Covington earlier in the week.
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Second
U. S. Cavalry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
Oakwood
3Rd Street
Covington
Veedersburg
Sibley
So'diar
Barry
Philippines
Crawfordsville
Cade Ferguson
Danville
Unnatural Father Beats 15 Year Old Son
Perrysville report says Charles F. Thompson beat his 15 year old son last Thursday over a stock dispute and the Cayuga horse show. The boy lies unconscious and not expected to live. Ira Babb witnessed and pleaded for the violence to stop. Neighbors favor action by the grand jury at the next session. Thompson lives on the Peters farm with a wife and a daughter.
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Charles F. Thompson
Thompson
Ira Babb
Grand Jury
Peters Farm
Democratic Love Feast in Wallace Jackson Township
The County democracy hosts a love feast and reunion at Wallace in Jackson township. Taois presided as the second meeting of the year following a Kinog man event. All candidates attended.
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Wallace
Jackson Township
Taois
Kinogman
Cooper Cemetery Clean-Up Meeting Notice
All persons interested in the Cooper cemetery are notified to meet at 8 a m on August 10th to clean and fence the yard. Any one having time may go to Cates after a load of posts as they are done and ready to move. P L Orahood.
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Cooper Cemetery
Cates
Saw Mill Fire at Layton Destroys Coffing Mill Property
A saw and tile mill owned by Charles Coffing at Layton east of town burned Friday afternoon around 3 o clock. Sparks from a passing engine are believed to have started the blaze. Nearby dwellings and buildings were saved with effort. Coffing faces considerable loss.
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Layton
Charles Coffing
Methodist Church Services Announced for Sunday
Bible School Sabbath morning at 9 30 Union services on the Court House Lawn at 6 p m sermon by Rev Orton of the Presbyterian Church Special music for the service Dr E A Schell will preach at the Bend Church Sunday at 2 30 Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 40 Preaching Sunday morning at 10 40 Subject The Powers of a Fact
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Court House Lawn
Orton
The
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Schell
Bend Church
Epworth League
Tula Miller Visits Lafayette Monday
Tula Miller traveled to Lafayette on Monday for unspecified engagements, with no further details available in the readable text.
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Tula Miller
Lafayette
Local Notes and Upcoming Auctions at Peach Valley Farm
Community items report Grace Dunlap visiting in Chicago and Mrs James Dunlap in Indianapolis while Miss Ruth Hunter visits Newtown. Marie Bryant’s class serves ice cream on courthouse lawn. Hogs auctioned August 10 at Peach Valley farm after noon. Horses in training at the fair grounds amid a renowned half mile track.
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Ruth Hunter
J.D. Welch
Newtown
Fair Grounds
Central States
Death summons Philip Grubbs in Butlersville Walton county
Philip Grubbs was called to Butlersville Orange county last Thursday by the death of his older brother William Grubbs from Brights disease. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon and Mr Grubbs returned home Monday. The St Louis Malleable Range Co canvasses the country with Covington as a central supply point urging buyers to trade with a local dealer to avoid foreign dealers.
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Philip Grubbs
Butlersville
Orange County
William Grubbs
Bright
Mr. Grubbs
St. Louis Maleable Range Co
Covington
Abe Mariatte Visits Warren County Poor Farm for Pointer Exchange
Abe Mariatte formerly of North Richland township now leads the Warren county poor farm and visited Wednesday to seek advice on improvements. Mrs. Ollie Jones has rented the south half of the Dr. Watson property on Fifth street and moved in with her mother Mrs. A. E. Butts, planning to board in time.
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Abe Mariatte
North Richland Township
Warren County
G. A. Law
Ollie Jones
Champaign II
Dr. Watson
Fifth Street
Jones
A. E. Butts
Butts
Champaign
Covington
Commissioner s Court to Convene Next Monday
The Commissioner's Court will convene next Monday to discuss upcoming agenda items and county matters requiring board action. Officials expect to review budget implications and approve routine administrative items.
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Commissioner ’S Court
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Ice Cream Social
K of P
P. L. Orahood
Methodist Church Services
Bible School
M. Board’s
Grace Dunlap
Chicago
James Dunlap
Marie Bryant
Court House
J M
S. S
Crane
Warner Sheffer
the Barrens
Coviington
Hannah Nebeker
Mesdames ‘Tum
John Glascock
Hillsboro
Harry Rivers
Charley Hutson
Poland
Peach Valley
Norval Smith
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