Ben Hur line sale rumors stir Indiana traction plans
Indianapolis Sun reports that the Ben Hur line from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville may be sold to McKinley interests with possible expansion toward Danville Illinois and St. Louis. Milligan and local officials deny current knowledge but call the plan plausible. Bondholders group plans bids, with Attica businessmen ready to back a Crawfordsville Attica extension for Indianapolis connections.
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Illinois Traction System
McKinley Lines
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Danville
Mllinois
St. Louis
H. G. Milligan
Milligan
McKinley
Ben-Hur
Anderson
Ill
McKinsey
Attica
Indianapolis Sun
Midnight Fire at 612 South Street Damages Home
Danville fire crews from Companies 1 and 2 responded at midnight to 612 South Street where a blaze started in a closet filled with bed clothing. Chemical and roof nozzles subdued the fire causing considerable damage to the frame residence and its furniture. The house owned by Jessee P. Robinson of Armour & Co. employment, is occupied by Earl Bilsland and family, former Covington residents. The building is insured.
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Danville
Old Settlers at Yeddo Enjoy Annual Meeting
The thirty third Old Settlers meeting was held at Yeddo with a splendid program and a large crowd in attendance. The heat made the grounds uncomfortable but the event felt like a great home gathering. Also for sale a second hand folding machine dispatched by pone attached to press a bargain.
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Old Settlers
Yeddo
Regular Council Meeting in Heat of City Hall
The city council held a regular meeting Monday night with little business beyond routine matters. The session was brief and moved quickly to avoid the heat inside the council chamber.
Ross Brothers End Lease and Depart Press Ownership
The Ross brothers announce they will sever ties with the Press around September 1 after their lease expired. They built a strong local newspaper during their tenure. Al Peacock, the owner, will take charge of the publication.
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Ross Bros
al. Peacock
Warren county appoints Willis Carter farm superintendent
Warren county commissioners last week hired Willis Carter as superintendent of the county farm for one year at a salary of 1000 dollars starting September 1. Carter and his wife were highly recommended, replacing Jos Albright who had run the farm for two years and sought other work. The Carters have lived on the Young farm near Attica and were former Williamsport residents.
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Warren County
Willis Carter
Remembered Murphy Taylor of Covington Dies at 76
Mrs. Hannan Murphy Taylor, born March 25 1835 in Wayne County Indiana, died August 8 1911 at her home seven miles northwest of Covington aged 73 years 4 months 13 days. She married William J G Taylor November 6 1856. he died February 17 1871. Surviving children Edna William Charles John Alvin Ross Mrs Rodgers and Harvey, plus ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev Dr Fox from the home and burial at Gopher Hill cemetery.
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Hannan Murphy-Taylor
Wayne County
Indiana
Covington, Ind
William J.G. Taylor
Edna
William
Charles
John
Alvin, NL
Ross
Terre Haute
da Rodgers
Harvey
Dr. Fox
Covington
Gopher Hill Cemetery
Warren County
Warren County Boy Drowns At Wa bash Near Attica
Homer Fix aged about 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fix, drowned Sunday around 2 PM while swimming with a companion at the second pier under the C. and I. I. bridge. Authorities fished the river for over an hour before recovering the body, which was found near the dive site. He was unclothed except for drawers when the accident occurred. The body was sent to undertaker Boyd of Williamsport.
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Wabash
Attica
Homer Fix
William Fix
Homer
Fix
Boyd
Willamsport
State board compares meals under high potato costs
The state board of health notes dried beans supply four times the energy of potatoes and green sweet corn nearly doubles the energy per pound. Officials say a thrifty meal costing up to 20 cents—milk, buttered bread, an egg, and apple sauce—beats a planked surloin steak with trimmings at $1.50 or more.
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State Board of Health
Birth of an Eight and Half Pound Boy to the Bilslands
A fine eight and one half pound boy was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Knapper Bilsland. All are doing nicely, while the father modestly doffs his hat to well wishers and smiles one of those overpowering smiles for which he long since has been noted.
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Knapper Bilsland
Golden Wedding Fifty Years for Brazier Coffing and Sarah Ireland
The August 10 1911 celebration marked Brazier H Coffing and Sarah C Ireland Coffing’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. Family and kin gathered at their home with gold themed decorations and refreshments. Guests included numerous Coffing relatives and close associates, all joining in a festive tribute to the couple’s long marriage.
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Brazier H. Cofting
Sarah C
Ireland
Cofting
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
H. Coffing
Sarah C. Ireland
Sixty Third Annual Reunion of 63rd Regiment Held at Fair Grounds
The thirtieth annual reunion of the 63 Regiment of Indiana Volunteers gathers at the city fair ground on Thursday August 24. A splendid program is planned and a feast is provided by the Women’s Relief Corps. Comrades and their families are invited to attend for a day of fellowship and enjoyment.
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63 Regiment of Ind
Fair Ground
W. R.C
Prison Binder Twine Prices Cut By Indiana Mill
K W Perley from the Michigan state prison toured Covington this week gathering county farmers' names to quote binder twine prices directly. The prison factory has boosted binder twine sales since the mill began operations and lowered prices significantly. With farmers' names secured, sales are expected to rise next season and keep the mill running at full capacity. About nine million pounds are used annually in Indiana.
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K. W. Perley
Michigan
Covington
Indiana
Deputy Adkins Resigns as Fountain County Deputy Sheriff
Will T. Adkins resigns Tuesday morning citing farm interests and inadequate pay. He also plans to run for the office in 1912, leaving him free to pursue personal interests.
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Will T. Adkins
Fountain County
Adkins
Wool Shipment Sailed From Herzog Sale Lot
M Herzog sold over 53000 pounds of 1911 wool to an Eastern firm last week and the cargo was loaded out this week. The sale marks a substantial volume of premium wool moving from the county to eastern markets amid steady demand.
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M. Herzog
School openings set for September 4th in townships
Announcement clarifies the start date for township schools as September 4. A prior notice incorrectly stated September 14 and has been corrected to reflect the true opening day for all schools in the district.
Kimler-Hamilton Wedding at Kaufman Home
A Saturday evening wedding at 8 o clock took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Clint Kaufman on Fourth street. Hon E C Hamilton attorney of Bloomington Ill and Miss Nellie Kimler of Leroy Ill were united in marriage with a ceremony by Dr H K Fox of the Presbyterian Church. Attending were relatives from Illinois including Mr and Mrs eight S Y Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Frank Hanson. A full course dinner followed as the couple departed Monday for Illinois amid best wishes.
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Clint Kaufman
Fourth Street
E.C. Hamilton
Bloomington Ir
Nellie Kimler
Leroy Il
Y. Hamilton
Frank Hanson
Illinois
Kaufman
Fox
A GOOD GAME OF BALL AGAINST VEEDERSBURG
A local rival Veedersburg visits and loses as Dunlap pitches a strong game allowing two clean hits. Covington scores on Brant double and a high fly, while Brant steals multiple bases. Adams steals home in the eighth as our team edges ahead for the win. Hershberger pitched well despite fielding errors aiding the opponents. Brant shines with repeated steals and base hits. Thompson, Adams, and Dunlap also contribute.
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Veedersburg
Dunlap
Thompson
Elwell
Covington
Brant
Hershberger
Adams
New Feed Store Opens on Third Street by Farmer McMahon
Farmer McMahon opens a feed store in new rooms on Third street offering all kinds of feed with delivery to all city areas on short notice. Phone 29.
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McMahon
Third Street
Death of Susan Conover-Dice at Mt Hope Cemetery
Susan Conover-Dice died last Friday at her son in law Ciem Rogers home southeast of the city. Funeral services were held at the home by Dr. Fox on Sunday with interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. The Republican office for job work.
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Susan Conover
Ciem Rogers
Old Home Place
Dr. Fox
Mt Hope
Soldiers Reunion of 86th Ind. Vols at Osborns Prairie Church
Fountain and Warren county soldiers and friends invited to the twenty first annual reunion of Company C, 86th Indiana Volunteers to be held at Osborn's Prairie church on Thursday, September 7, 1911. Bring well tilled baskets and enjoy a day with the old soldier boys. O. Board, President. Mark Biiney, Secretary. Ed McLean, Quartermaster.
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Fountain
Warren Counties
Company C
Ind
Osborn’s Prairie Church
O. Board
Mark Biiney
McLean
Sheriff's Auto Burrs In Flaming End Of Campaign Run
Sheriff Robert Kerr's faithful auto, used in two campaigns, burned Tuesday near the J Loeb farm north of town. A rabbit-hunting party found the car after a brief run. recently installed engine parts may have caused friction, igniting the fire. The eastern-made machine is a total loss, valued around $500 with no insurance.
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Robert Kerr
J. Loeb
Cleaning Up by Mayor McGeorge’s New Police Force
Mayor McGeorge and his police team bolster law enforcement, with a busy mayor’s court reporting convincing results. Saturday night saw several arrests for drinking and a few residents provoking Marshal Hull, who, aided by night man Fred Bodine, carried out the enforcement. A Tuesday hearing led to a fine and a dismissal tied to promises of future order, as the community commends Marshall Hull’s efforts to restore order.
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McGeorge
Drankenness
Marshal Hull
Tne
Fred Bodine
Marshall Hull
Why Not Call Names in a Veedersburg News Editorial
The Veedersburg News laments newspaper editors speaking harshly about mortals yet admits occasional public officials abuse power. It mocks egotistical, jealous, and graft prone leaders who view others as grafters, arguing such rulers bleed the public for gain while claiming legitimacy. It hints at future plain talk, even asbestos print if needed.
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Veedersburg News
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Harry
Warden
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Abner de Haven
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James M. Booe
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Myrtle
Stanley Pavey
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Jessie Osborn
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