Death of Fred Hegg at Fountain Camp During Fishing Trip
Fred Hegg, 47, died suddenly from heart failure while fishing at a Fountain camp on Saturday morning. He and Wilmer Scheffer had traveled to the camp, where Hegg showed improvement, but collapsed while landing a line in a boat. Coroner reports cite long heart disease. funeral held Monday at 10 AM from his home with Rev. Palmer officiating. He leaves a wife, seven children, and a pioneer family brood in mourning.
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Fred Hegg
Fountain
Fred
Wilmer
Sheffer
Hopkins Saw Mill
Elijah Ennis
Ent
Hegg
Fyred
Sheer
Bing
Scheffer
Howe
Pred Hegg
Nicholas
Jhanna Hegg
Palmer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bhimest
Saloon Proprietor Laid To Rest In Covington Era Obit
The death news notes he owned the Shatf saloon on the west side at the time of his passing. The bereaved family and friends receive broad sympathy during their hour of sorrow. Smoke Miller's Lone Star produced in Covington is mentioned in connection with the era.
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Alliath
Smoke Miller
Covington
Fires Reignite at National Car Coupler Plant
Fires are again set in the furnace at the National Car Coupler plant after a short pause for refinishing and repairs following a 14 month continuous run. It will take days to reach melting temperature before resuming a long production cycle. The Attica plant is cited amid local economic debate.
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Attica Press
Attica
Covington
Change of firm in Newtown grocery trade
Stephen Randolph of Covington has purchased the grocery store owned by E Y Stokes at Newtown and took possession at once. Randolph is experienced in mercantile business and plans to expand stock and modernize the store. Stokes will remain in Newtown for the present. The Randlph family, long residents here, have returned from South Bend and again reside in the county, with best wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Randolph
Covington
E Y. Stokes
Newtown
Randolph
Stokes
Huster
South Bend
Randolph Lindley Wedding at Hiram Lindly Home
A Sunday evening ceremony took place July 26 at 4:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lindly near Kigman. Miss Winnie Lindley became Mrs. Warren A. Randolph of Silverwood with Rev. W. H. Van Cleve officiating. Fern Randolph played the wedding march. the bridal party wore finery and the rooms were decorated with clematis and ferns. Guests included Warren Lindley of Louisiana and Frank Jester of Severy. An informal reception followed for the immediate families.
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Hiram Lindly
Neer Kigman
Miss Winnie
Warren A. Randolph
Silverwood
Fern Randolph
Lohengrin
W. H. van Cleve
Rockvile
Valenciennes
Randolph Ia
Central Normal .College
Danville
Ind
Swt
Randolphis & Graduate of
Vermillien
Grave
Academy
Lax
Waterman
Warren Lindley
Louisiana
Frank Jester
Severy
Kansas
Mrs Gunness Alive Ten Days Ago Revealed
Laporte Indiana August fifth D M Hutson the Gunness farm official digger before lawyers Darrow and Worden said a man and a woman visited the site ten days ago the woman believed to be Mrs Gunness He identified her despite a disguise and said he did not reveal it earlier fearing accusations of dementia by neighbors
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Hutson
A Tale of Graft in Indianapolis Court
Emmett S. Huggins testified in a criminal court that County Commissioner John McGregor solicited and accepted a bribe from Atlas Engine Works to award a boilers contract for the county powerhouse. He disclosed a $3,800 bribe, payments, and his role as intermediary, also confessing forgeries and county theft. He described destroying county records to cover up crimes and finished his testimony without flinching.
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Indianapolis
McGregor
Thomas E. Spafford
Board of County Commissioners
Huggins
Mysterious Corpse Found in Half-Dug Grave Near Rolling Prairie
In Laporte Indiana on August 5 a badly decomposed well dressed man about forty was found in a half-dug grave on Dr Bowell’s farm near Rolling Prairie. Coroner Mack says he was shot in the head. Clothes were nearly new and bought in Grand Rapids Michigan. Only a Minne avoula farm paper was found in the pockets. Panama hat and patent leather shoes noted. Identification by facial recognition appears nearly impossible.
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Laporte
Ind
Grand Rapids
Mich
Co-Operative Glass Plant Destroyed by Fire
North Vernon Indiana August 5 The Co-Operative Glass company's plant was entirely destroyed by fire caused by burning grass. A tank holding nearly 5000 gallons of crude oil exploded after flames reached dry timber. The plant employed about 30 men and 63 workers owned shares. no insurance covered the plant and damages are estimated around 20000 dollars.
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Co-Operative
North Vernon
Ind
Co-Operative Glass Company
Vérnes
Summer fonds and overalls sale at Esader
Low prices on all summer fonds at the Esader store with overalls offered at 40 cents and sizes 48 long while supplies last.
Lightning takes life of local youth near Coal Creek
Thomas Sowers, 18, son of George Sowers, was killed by a lightning bolt while two men hauled wheat to a thrashing machine on Squire Cates farm three miles north of Coal Creek. Coroner Parham held an inquest, returning a verdict based on the facts. there was no storm or rain earlier in the day, and only one flash of lightning observed.
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Thomas Sowers
George Sowers
Cat Creek
Iby
Sowers
Thomas Cyte
Squire Cates
Coal Creek
Cate
Cyte
Neghbor
Cites
Parham
Cow Creek
Republicans Establish Campaign Headquarters At Office
The county Republican organization rents the room above the party office to open headquarters. Under Chairman Hardesty the committee plans a hard fought campaign and will use the new base as an effective working center.
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Republican
Hardesty
Taft election seen by Attica editors Webb Clifton
Editors Webb and Clifton, among a group of real newspaper men, shook hands with Taft on Tuesday. They returned home impressed and resolved to renew vigor in their work. Attica Press notes the public event and thanks.
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Taft
Webb
Clifton
Attica Press
Admitted to Home After Army Commander Efforts
William Danklebarger, stricken with paralysis, was admitted to the Soldiers hospital through the efforts of Commander San Martin and the Post. He lived largely alone in the northeast part of the city and was found last week in critical condition, partially paralyzed, then rallied under treatment.
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San Martin
William Danklebarger
Stricker
Wes
Dunklebarger
Honey Wu Hormies
New Firm Purchases Sullivan McComas Stock in Private Sale
Charles Loewe of Lower Warren county buys the Sullivan McComas groceries and queensware stock, becoming sole owner. The store will be renovated, modernized, and relocated for a fresh appearance and better service. Loewe aims to train his son Orville in the mercantile trade, with Johnny McDonald returning as head clerk to ensure prompt, courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carles Lowe
Warren County
McComas & Sullivan
Queensware
Lowe
Orville
Johnny McDonald
Mr. Sullivan
Bold Chicken Thieves Target Local Farm Brahmas
A Crawfordsville Journal item reports two men raiding Theodore Miller Alf Locka bill and David Remley farms on Saturday night. They killed a dozen Brahmas, loaded a buggy with birds, and fled barefoot and shod. Neighbors tracked the rubber tired wagon, and owners fear missing poultry while locals vow to stop the thefts with force if needed.
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Theodore Miller
Alf. Lockabill
David Remley
Big Powwow Promised At Covington August 20
The Ramona Tribe of Covington invites members and friends to the annual district Powwow on Thursday August 20 on the banks of the Wabash. Expect speakers bands food games two balloon ascensions a grand night fireworks and free ice water. Join the Redmen lodge for a day of hospitality and entertainment with prizes for delegations.
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Ramona Tribe
Lodge
Order
Redmen Lodge
Covington
N. and M skirts in Panama and riles at W. B. Coleman’s
If you are particular about the cut and fit of your skirt, ask to see our N. and M. skirts in Panama and riles at W. B. Coleman’s.
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Panama
Riles
W. B. Coleman’s
Rural Carriers to Meet in Veedersburg Aug 8
Fountain County rural carriers will meet at Veedersburg on Saturday August 8 to elect officers for the incoming year select a delegate to the state convention and handle other business that may arise. There are thirty two carriers in Fountain County.
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Fountain County
Rursmai
Veedersburg
Old Settlers Picnic At Meharrys Grove Aug 20 1908
The Meharrys Grove arrangements committee完成 plans for a grand old settlers picnic. Citizens from Fountain Tippecanoe and Montgomery counties will gather on historic grounds Thursday August 20 1908. Officers and committees have been selected to insure the success of the event.
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Meharry’s Grove
Fountain
Tippecanoe
Montgomery Counties
To Make a Western Trip by Presbyterian Pastor
The Newtown and Beulah congregations vote their pastor Rev Pp Gilchrist to spend weeks on a Western tour. He plans to visit Portland San Francisco San Jose Los Angeles and other places with Lee Soutee. The venture will use travel funds and cover multiple destinations.
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Newtown
Beulah
Gilchrist
Lee Soutee
Row Roy
Portland
San Fracisco
San Jose
Los Angeles
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Megg
Stricket
Randolph Lindley
W. B. Coleman
Mrs.cunness
Arch
Cates
Republican Headquarters
Charles Loewe
Sullivan-McComas
Mr. Lowe
Meharry’s
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