Local notes and society items from Williamsport run
Williamsport social visits include Mrs Ruth Covall and Ada Newhouse visiting over Sunday. Frank Newhouse hosted Leo Stephens over Sunday. J L Townsley, Frank and Ada Newhouse attended a horse show in Williamsport on Tuesday. A Big Four wreck near Waynetown delayed trains Monday morning. The Leader promotes a clearance sale with summer goods at half price through Sept 1. Jim Allen shipped cattle to Chicago Monday afternoon. The usual Sunday excursion to Indianapolis is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynetown
Frank
Ada Newhouse
Williamsport
September circuit docket opens next week in Covington
The September term of the circuit court opens one week from next Monday. The docket contains several important cases. Merryman Bros offers 10 pounds of lard for $1.00 and 2.10 ladies white lawn suits at J Loeb's. The town reports a heavy rain Sunday afternoon. Elder Nye preached at the M E church and the Portland arch camping party returned home. Burton and Goodwine family vacationing in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Portland Arch
Dr. Flicks
The Leader promotes clearance sale and local events
The Leader advertises clearance sale prices on rugs carpets lace curtains and linoleum through Sept 1. Mrs Belle Kindlespire attended her grandson Hilton Biggs wedding at Williamsport. J Loebs Stores offers China Silk Shirt Waists at two dollars. Edward Purpie visits his son Kiwin in Knightstown Indiana. Will and Robert Dunlap prepare to return to State University after work in Indianapolis. Mayer's Hardware promotes better ranges for less money on wagons.
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Belle Kindlespire
Hilton Biggs
Williamsport
Will
Robert Dunlap
State University
Indianapolis
Mayer’s
Williamsport Horse Show Draws Fair Attendance this Week
The Williamsport horse show carnival runs Tuesday to Thursday with good crowds. Guests include W. W. Carnagey and family from Springfield Missouri visiting James Parrott and wife. Carnagey is Parrotts nephew. Also advertised is a massive sale at The Leader featuring a grand clearance through September first.
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Williamsport
W. W. Carnagey
Springfield
James Parrott
Mr. Carnagey
Mrs. Parrott
Covington Pastor Visits St Joseph Area
J H Palmer, a local minister, spent a couple of days this week in St Joseph while promoting Covington. J Loeb's Stores advertise cheaper prices on many rug styles and Burton's shirts with a focus on value.
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J. H. Palmer
St. Joseph, It
Campers Return After Two Week Turkey Run Stay
Ed Martin and his camping party came back Tuesday evening after a two week stay at Turkey Run and report a good time. Miss Anna Nebeker traveled to Chicago to study late millinery designs and buy fall and winter goods. Mrs J W Price also went to Chicago to select stock. Henry Ratcliff, Kingman bank cashier, is ill with stomach trouble, deputy Ed Bonebreak acts as cashier. First shipment of boys and children ready made clothing has arrived.
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Martin
Turkey Run
Anna Nebeker
Chicago
J.W. Price
Henry Ratcliff
Kingman Bank
Treasure Ed. Bonebreak
Henry
Rug Desired at J Loeb Stores
Shoppers are urged to visit J Loeb Stores for a wide selection of rugs in various sizes and qualities. The advertisement highlights affordable options and seasonal discounts for home furnishing needs.
Montgomery County Parties Signpled to Vote Purchase Ban
Local political parties in Montgomery County announce an informal pact not to buy votes in the upcoming election. Observers report concern for integrity as suspicious activity and rumors of “floaters” are circulating.
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Montgomery County
Attica Ledger trims size and features Dan Reed editorial
The Attica Ledger now presented in six column quarto size praises the revised format. The paper highlights Dan C. Reed as the county Democratic candidate for Representative with a favorable write up. Preaching services at the Episcopal church are announced for Sunday evening at 7 30. The Newtown Fair runs at full force with strong exhibits and a notable rug sale from J Joab's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Attica Ledger
Dan C. Reed
Episcopal Church
Newtown
Young group chaperoned at Turkey Run
A party of young people including Elenor Rinn Alma Board Ruth Hatfield Iaa Cad Wallader S Mack Irvin Alva DeHaven Guy Hendricks and Roy Rogers with Mrs Lou Donnap spend the week at Turkey Run under supervision.
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Elenor Rinn
Alma Board
Ruth Hatfield
Iaa Cadwallader
S. Mack Irvin
Alva DeHaven
Guy Hendricks
Roy Rogers
Lou. Donnap
Turkey Run
Local notices and sales brighten East Liberty street area
Luther Martin bought the Dr Sailor property on East Liberty Street for 1500 dollars. Danville lawyer F W Jones visited the city in probate matters. New fall dress goods arrive at J Lords Stores. Lucas Bowser obituary prompts Flora family travel. Webb and Mater announce a large stock sale with auctioneers Col Cowan and J Frist. Rugs offered by M Board. Rev J C Lintse led Baptist union service. Pearl hunting gains river interest with many locals seeking shells and fish. Chattel loan offers appear from L P Savile Covington Indiana.
Beattys Visit as Covington Shows Progress
Frank Beatty and his wife arrived Friday with their children arriving about three weeks earlier. Mrs. Beatty will stay for a visit while Frank departed Monday for home due to a busy schedule. He notes Covington shows great improvement.
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Frank Beatty
Carpets on sale at M. Board's Furniture and Vanleer shop
An ad note highlights cheap carpets at M. Board's Furniture Store and announces William Vanleer Jr now at Peter Anderson's shop after leaving George W. Martin. It mentions Vanleer as skilled in blacksmithing and good service. A car diagnostic note cites Dr Hicks driving a white car from Portland for repairs and praising auto expertise. Coleman Reeves Coleman's offers a Standard Talking Machine at 2.98 with each purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vanleer, Jr
George W. Martin
Peter Anderson
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman’s
Death of Thomas Steely in Indianapolis
Thomas Steely died Monday in Indianapolis after weeks of illness from tuberculosis. He was a son of John N. Steely and a former resident of this city. He leaves a wife and one child. Funeral and burial services are held Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Steely
Mort Steely
John N. Steely
Indianapolis
Marriage of Genevieve Oliphant and Morris B. Jackson Jr
Cards announce the August 16 wedding at a Los Angeles home of Miss Genevieve Oliphant and Morris B. Jackson Jr. She, the younger Oliphant sister known in Warren County, has relatives there. They will reside at 538 Sixteenth Ave Seattle after September 10, with many friends offering congratulations.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Genevieve Oliphant
Morris B. Jackson, Jr
Genevieve
Oliphant
M. E
Warren County
Sixteenth Ave
Seattle
Washington
Ladies Duck Suits Cut to Clearance at J Loeb’s Store
The store offers a sale on ladies duck suits priced at $2.50, reduced from a previous range of $3.25 to $4.50, attracting bargain shoppers to J Loeb’s during the latest style push.
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J. Loeb’s
Neighbors Thanked After Barn Fire Loss
Luther Martin and Family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and efforts after their barn burned recently. They note the value of friends remains unknown except in trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Martin
Fire destroys barn on Mary E. Goodwin farm in Prairie Township
Fire consumed Ed O. Larch's barn on the Mary E. Goodwin farm in Prairie Township Warren County last Tuesday. Fourteen horses, each valued at at least $100, perished or suffered losses. Cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators seek the origin of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed O. Larch
Mary E. Goodwin
Prairie Township
Warren County
State Superintendent Praises County Teachers and Schools
State Superintendent Fasser A. Cotton spoke at the county institute on Wednesday praising local teachers and school management. He commended his work for Indiana schools and lauded the county’s educational progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasser A. Cotton
County Institute
Cotton
Indiana
Traveling Crawfords Take Six Week Lake Resort Trip
Mr and Mrs R W Crawford of Brazil who are visiting here depart for a six week tour visiting Chicago Mackinack Buffalo and Thousand Islands. Reports say the trip is pleasant. Also noted William Vice lost a driving mare after the Old Settlers meeting at Yeddo. The mare died from spasmodic colic despite a high price offered. Blanche Cleo Meeker and David Meeker of Imperial Nebraska left after six weeks visiting relatives here.
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R. W. Crawford
Brazil
Great Lake
Chicago
Mackinack
Buffalo
Thousand Islands
William Vice
Old Settlers
Yeddo
Blanche
Cleo Meeker
David
Imperial
Nebraska
David Ferguson
Teir
Rug 9x11 at J Loeb's Stores Priced at 1200
A 9 by 11 foot rug is advertised for 1200 at J Loeb's Stores. The notice highlights size and price and directs shoppers to the retailer for purchase.
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J. Loeb’s
Waldrip Rehired as Camden Superintendent After Early-Year Resignation
Prof. W. D. Waldrip who resigned earlier, circulated among city teachers during the institute week and has now been re employed as superintendent at Camden.
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W. D. Waldrip
Camden
Carnival Week At Harhim Monarch Carnival Company
The Monarch Carnival Company presents a full week of shows and attractions in Harhim with trains, rides, and performances advertised. A speaker, Hon J R Jewes of Danville Illinois, is billed for August 30 at the sixty third annual reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R Jewes
Danville
Uil
Harhim
Local social and business notices include travels and events
M. H. Hil and Seymour Graham conducted business in Attica and Williamsport and attended the carnival in the latter. Walter Huntr and wife and Charnce Vickery and family return from a two week camping trip and report a good time. Mrs W T Conner and Mrs Frank Beatty travel to Terre Haute to visit Mrs Anna Smith. The Senior Christian Endeavor hosts an ice cream festival at Lou Nebeker’s store Saturday afternoon inviting all to enjoy ice cream.
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M. H. Hil
Seymour Graham
Attica
Williamsport
Walter Huntr
Charnce Vickery
Christain Endeavor
Lou Nebekers’ Store
Cook Drug Store Sale Contract Report
A sale contract has been made for the Cook drug store. Morris Van Dorn of Wabash township is the purchaser and the transfer is to be made about October 1. Mr. Cook will rest for a time.
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Cook Drug Store
Morris van Dorn
Wabash Township
Cook
Hudler Buys Kingman Star In Change Of Ownership
B O Hudler formerly of the Pinevillage Sentinel and now with the News has purchased and taken possession of the Kingman Star Moore Massy. The new owners have made a creditable paper and sold the issue. Hudler is a capable editor and promises an excellent paper for Kingman readers.
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B. O. Hudler
Pinevillage Sentinel
The
News
Kingman Star
Moore & Massy
Hudler
Bright Kingman
Mil’ Creek trustee and bondman deny abuse accusations
Frank Shell ex trustee and his bondsman uncle Tom Ratcliff visited last Saturday. Shell rejected claims published in the Friend about shooting at his wife, insisting there is no truth. He and his wife lived together 32 years and he vows to prove all township misconduct charges false, calling the move spiteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shell
Mil’creek
Tom Ratcliff
Frank
New High School Teachers Appointed
Two new teachers join the high school filling vacancies. Walter D. Kelly of Cheyenne Wyoming will teach English. Iran Melnoire of Indianapolis becomes principal and Latin teacher. Indiana University graduate Mr Melnoire. School opens September 10. Only Miss Alma Board remains from the original high school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Kelly
Chyenne Wyoming
Kelly
Iran Melnoire
Indianapolis
Melnotre
Indiana University
Miss Alma
Miss Cryswal Gallam Visits Sidney Relatives This Weekend
Miss Cryswal Gallam will visit relatives and friends at Sidney this weekend. A few relatives were over from Danville, and Donainsen will spend Sunday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cryswal Gallam
Sidney, Lt
Will Donainsen
Covington Hosts Big Free Street Show Next Week
The Monarch Carnival company stages a free street performance in Covington from August 26 onward. The event features the Taiun Marine band, a Ferris wheel ride, and various free acts for all to enjoy.
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Covington
Monarch Carnival Company
Taiun Marine Band
Danville Auction Largest Horse Sale Opens on Vermillion Street
The Danville sale will be the largest ever, held at the new sale arena on South Vermillion Street. Gen Hor Band provides music for the opening, and buyers from distant markets will attend seeking all kinds of horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bairds
Danville
Vermillion Street
Gen Hor Band
Week Ending Aug 2 1906 Ad List Names
Letter list for the week ending August 2 1906 names Mrs Chas Bennett Miss Carolina Harps Miss Cecelia Winifred F Johnson Mound City Ind Mr Mose Muks G S Richards Mrs Mary Snedaker ad listing calls for advertised F W Boyd P M
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Chas. Bennett
Carolina Harps
Cecelia Winifred F. Johnson
Mound City
Ind
Mose Muks
G. S. Richards
Mary Snedaker
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Shouting at Cates Leads to Shootout Between Durham and Holland
Lester Durham and Curtis Holland clashed at Cates Saturday night after Durham pursued Holland over Holland's wife. Durham, described as a cripple, fired twice with a revolver, striking Holland in the forehead and left arm. Holland seized the weapon, and Durham was arrested early Sunday and jailed to await Circuit Court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Durham
Curtis Holland
Cates
Durham
Holland
Fourth Street Improvement Let Bid Results3
The city council met to receive bids for Fourth Street improvements from the square to fair grounds in three sections. J A Harden & Co of Pendleton won with the lowest total bids per section, while other firms from Veedersburg Newcastle and city listed. The council also granted part of the sewer franchise after modification and adjourned with notice of upcoming street shows and performances.
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Fourth Street
Fair Grounds
Jefferson Street
Pear Street
Pearl Street
Far Grounds
Counci
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Walk In Clover
Burton
Leo Stephens
Frank Newhouse
Ruth Covall
J. L. Townsley
A. C. Fears
W. N. White
South West
Jim Allen
Merryman Bros. Tf
M. Board’s
Fred Harden
Harry Stobit
Perrysville
Goodwine
Colorado
Merryman Bros
Nye
U. B
Our Lord
D. Patton
Alma
Edward Purpie
Kiwin
Knightstown
M. Board
J. Loeb’s Stores
J. L. Tuwnsley
J. Joab’s Stores
Luther Martin
Dr. Sailor
East Liberty Street
F. W. Jones
Theodore Alli
Jones
Vermilion County Bar
J. Lord’s Stores
Frank Winra
Flora
T. J. Bowser
Webb & Mater
New
Col. Cowan
J. Frist
J.C. Lin Tse
Baptist Church
L. P. Savile Covington, Ind
M. Boord
A. E. Stephens
City
Martin Hil
George Lipe
W.T. Conner
Prank Beatty
Terre Haute
Anna Smith
Uuwyer
Danvilt Say
Fourth Street Improvement
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