Leader's Anniversary Sale features dresses and shoes
The Leader promotes anniversary sale items including silk waists 32c 45c 75c, kid gloves 48c, tailored suits 2.98 to 14.00, lawn fabrics five to seven cents, and women’s shoes 75c to 88c. Various locals and visitors noted: Miss Lacey Murry in Attica, T Y Townsley of Fulton, Dr Coggins of Coal Creek, Mrs Luther Martin in LaFayette, and Julius Hall of Attica City Mill. The Danville Chautauqua closed its season with strong patronage. Normal term at Fountain County closed well. several city visits and business notes reported.
Political Gossip and 1902 Candidate Rumors
A long survey of upcoming elections outlines party shifts and likely nominees. It notes Covington’s possible move to the Republican column, anticipated changes in county offices, sheriff races, and clerk ideas, plus remarks on Landis, Fairbanks, and Goodwine prospects and the likely gubernatorial race in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Blakely
John Hardesty
Than McClure
Harry Wertz
Will Reeves
Mr. Miller
H. G. Schlosser
Clerk
Sheriff Miller
Henry
Bob
Fry Bryant
John Cronk
Goodwine
Indiana
Senator Goodwin
Andy Beckett Trapped Between Wagon Skids Injured
Foster man Andy Beckett narrowly escaped fatal injury while loading logs on Wednesday morning. He was between the skids wagon and log when a skid slipped and he was caught bruising his limbs. prompt action likely saved him from being crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Beckett
Foster
Andy
Little Jerseys Fall Victims of the
A brief item notes the Little Jerseys suffering a defeat in a game under winter sports coverage. Names of players or scores are not provided in the readable text.
Butcher Battery Triumphs as Leaders Defeat Veedersburg on Home Field
In Veedersburg on Sunday the Leader Jersey series moved to the home field where the Wiley Leaders edged Butcher Battery 10 to 9 after a see-saw game. Key moments included Kid Dettaven opening with a three-base hit, a late homer by Holycross, and a dramatic 11th inning rally. Umpire decisions and a controversial finish sparked postgame talk as Crawfordsville observers followed the finish for the next matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Kid Dettaven
Holycross
Covington Rooters
Merryman
Speely
Kid
Ross DeHaven
Hawkins
Smith
Vanica
Holmes
Congo
Snowball King
Jesse Randall
Keeling
Big Mike
Cox
Marshal
Crawfordsville
Crip Newman
Ruddie
Fire Ravages Rantoul Town in Friday Blaze
A Friday fire destroyed all business buildings east of the C E I railroad in Rantoul except the Martin Hotel and 14 residences and the Baptist church. Sparks from a locomotive started the blaze at the elevator roof. Paxton and Champaign engines aided a powerless effort. Loss may top 900000 with about 155000 insured. The town will be rebuilt with several brick structures already under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rantoul
Martin
Paxton
Champaign
Little City
Gentle Showers Boost Indiana Crops and Drought Break
A Saturday forenoon shower briefly wetted the dust, with heavier rain later restoring moisture after a drought. Upland corn is mostly beyond reclaim, but bottom corn and fall pasture will benefit, and fields will be ready for fall plowing. Also mentions Loeb's Stores sales and Dan Patch winning three heats at Brighton Beach on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Dan Patch
Brighton Beach
N. Y
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Barry Rice
Lebanon
Leader
Miss Lacey Murry
Attica
T.Y. Townsley of
Fulton
City
City Steam Laundry
Misa Ade Elwell
Yeddo
City Friends
Dr. Coggins
Coal Creek
Luther Martin
LaFayette
J. T. Rice
Dr. Colvin
Curt Redden
Rossville, Ill
Georgia Baker
Indianapolis
Lydia Mayer
Delineator
Leed’s
Harry Martin
The
Anna Phelps
Buffalo
Carrie Stenhauser
Shelbyville
Harry Voltz
Adairs
Covington and Williams
Loeb's
Frank Allen
Master Emmett
Homer
Lil
Mrs. Allen
Daniel Gouty
Rileysburg
Dan
Adair
Williamsport
Coyington
Julius Hall
Loeb’s
Reed
Indianapols
Albert Schoonover
Vera Kirkpatric
Mias Dunlap
Warren
KE. F. Rickart
Glias Fiora Lucas
Edna
Chicago
Mrs. Lucas
Covington
Danville Chautauqua
Danville
Fountain County
Millis
Brandenburg
J. H. McGeorge
Tinsley
Tom
Eugene Rush
S. R. Allen
Cates
Victor Holmes
Hoopeston
Ill
Will Dochterman
Vick
Cayuga Herald
Olive Coffeen
Trump
Joe Glasscock
Bob Savage
Court House
Board of Commissioners
Harry Randolph
W. W. Luke
Charley Halem
Mr. Randolph
Harry
Wal
Mr. Luke
Dave Ferguson
Dave
Billy Mellett
Billy
Troy Township
H.C. Yount
Mr. Yount
Office of Representative
Landis
E.H. Nebeker
Old Settlers
U.8
C. W. Fairbanks
Grand Old
Parka M. Martin
Durbin
Mr. Martin
James Bell
Elijah Board
Andrew Beckett
Wiley
Berry
Jack Harden
L Eauers
Randall
Hirschbeel
Dellaven
King
Merriman
Jersies
Hlomes
R. DeHaven
Ward
Cardiff
Hawkins 3
Smith Holycross
Gant
Ruddle
Mgr
Crawt
Dsville
Hirssbeel
Hankins
Miles
Vance
Lee
Mathews
Poston
Fox
Hirshbeel
A. DeHaven
White
Merrimen
Newman and
R. Dektaven
Hirshbee
Jerseys
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