Covington News Notes Local residents and upcoming events
Local notices report mayor Will Reed visiting from Attica, Thanksgiving visits by W G Boyd and family of Indianapolis, and numerous store promotions from J Loeb Co and Shuler's Restaurant. Updates mention Dr. Longacre’s veterinary services, new candy cold cure tablets, and a large upcoming steer for residents. The Fountain and Warren poultry show will be in Attica January 18-21, 1909.
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Fountan
Warren Pon
Attica
Milch cow sale at Farmer McMahon this Saturday
Farmer McMahon offers 25 head of good milch cows at a big sale on Saturday December 11. All young stock and warranted. This is the time to buy.
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Longacre
Covington
P. J. McMahon
McMahon
Local notes from Danville and nearby towns
Will Barden visited Danville on Thursday while O M Gardner stayed in Mellott Wednesday. Irvin Yeagy returns home for winter, and Mrs B C Kaufman recovers from a three week illness. A farm sale near Covington lists Jersey cattle and other stock for Dec 11. Orville Wait and Dena Royse wed in Perrysville with close friends present.
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Orville Wait
Dena Royse
Mr. Wait
Albert Wait
Perrysville
Miss Royse
H. F. Royse
Williamsport Brother of Horatio Dies of Heart Disease
Richard Claypool, younger brother of Horatio, died suddenly of heart disease at his Williamsport home around noon Monday. He had been ill but not regarded as dangerous. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Williamsport. Horatio traveled to the old home Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.
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Richard Claypool
Horatio
Williamsport
Mrs Anna Phelps Holiday Gift Stock Ad
Mrs Anna Phelps offers a large choice stock of holiday presents abundant this year. The ad highlights a careful selection adapted to trade and urges readers to read it carefully for options and pricing.
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Anna Phelps
Newport Evangelistic Meeting Grows Congregation
Rev. Phelps evangelistic meeting in Newport reports 28 converts by end of last week with strong signs more to join in the final week.
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Phelps
Newport
Miss Ethel St. Clair Weds J P Cunning ham in Champaign
Miss Ethel daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert St Clair Veedersburg and J P Cunning ham were married in Champaign New Jersey on Thursday morning of last week. The couple left Thanksgiving day to visit a sister of the bride.
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Ethel
Robert St. Clair
Veedersburg
J. P. Cunningham
Champaign
Crawfordsville
Pleasant Sunday Evenings at Presbyterian Church in December
The pastor presents unconventional topics for December Sundays at the Presbyterian church. The 5th features The Sacrifice Hit or Base Ball Sermon. December 12 covers Putting on the Brakes or a Wild Ride Down Hill. December 19 offers Team work or a Foot Ball Sermon. December 26 discusses Facing the End of Heroe's Reply.
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Heroe
John Whittaker Dies After Bicycle Accident in Veedersburg
John Whittaker of Veedersburg died Friday from injuries suffered when he fell from a bicycle on South Mill Street Thursday afternoon. He sustained a concussion after his wheel skidded and he was thrown to the pavement. He was taken unconscious to a doctor after being placed in J. L. Osborn’s auto.
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John Whittaker
Veedersburg
South Mill Street
J. L. Osborn
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy For Children
Foley's Honey and Tar marketed as the best and safest cough remedy for children. Warns against croup bronchitis sore throat and nasal congestion. claims no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommends keeping on hand and refusing substitutes. sold by M. C VaenDorn.
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Foley
M. C VaenDorn
Twenty First Auction Livestock Sale at Woodbury Hill Farm
M Schesley offers Ralston Health Shoes for dressers. No fur sample sale. A livestock sale titled Twenty first auction will be held December 8 at Woodbury Hill Farm Danville Illinois featuring Jersey cattle Poland China hogs and a closing out farm sale.
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Ralston Health Shoes
M. Schesley
Woodbury Hill Farm
Danville
Illinois
Jersey
Poland
Farm Items and Locations in Danville Illinois
Fragmentary notice lists land China hogs B P R chick 3 teams harness small shredder and a dairy room boiler. References Wood bury Hill Farm in Danville Illinois.
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Jersey
Poland
Woodbury Hill
Danville
Illinois
Woodbury Hill Farm
Marshall and night watch assigned in town reform
Billy Ireland becomes day marshal and Jim Slim takes night watch. The appointments satisfy the town authorities as saloons have largely closed and the marshal’s duties are minimal.
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Billy Ireland
Jim Slim
Marshall
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Relief
After exposure or onset of a cold readers are advised to take Foley's Honey and Tar, touted as a throat and lung remedy that stops coughing relieves congestion and helps expel the cold. It is described as mildly laxative and substituted products are refused. Sold by M. C. VanDorn.
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Foley
M. C. VanDorn
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Luther Martin Estate
In Fountain Circuit Court November 1908 Sarah E Martin executrix presents final account and vouchers for Luther Martin deceased. The December 27, 1908 hearing requires heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. heirs must prove heirship. Lucas Nebeker Attorney.
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Luther Martin
Fountain Circuit Court
Sarah B. Martin
Sarah E. Martin
William B. Coffing
James McMannomy
Jnst
Holden
Covington
Anson G. Madden
Fountain Circuit
Leroy Sanders
John B. Martin
Plaints
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M. Shesley
Phelps’ Book Store
Will Reed
W. G. Boyd
Indianapolis
J. Loeb
Shuler
North Side
Laura Barret
Alma Patton
Mary McCabe Frame
Emery Dry Goods Company
Orin Hutson
Pierce
Texas
Blessing
Con.o'brien
Elcampo Texas
Dougherty
the Bend Church
Draggista
All Deal
Schesiey
Dr. McKee
C.F. Lowe & &On
J. Loeb’s
China
Xmas Stationary
Mack Irvin
Mack
Shuler’s
North S de
Merryman Bros
George Thompson
John W. Kerr
Near Winthrop
Robert Kerr
Jacob Yerkes
West LaFayette
Francis O Brien
Phi Psi
Globe
M. Mitchell
Cardiff Room
Marx Herzog
Frank Faust
Chicago
Will Barden
O. M. Gardner
Mellott
M. Schesly
Irvin Yeagy
8. C. Kaufman
W. W. Layton
Clyde
Kolkomo
Joe Barkley
Mr. Barkley
Morris
Org
Fletcher
ASTOR
Toyland
Children’s Paradise
Bargainland
Omey Day Goodshop
Lucas Nebeker
I-S
County Asylum
Board of Commissioners of
Fountain County
State of
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
William B. Gray
Lucas Nebecker
C. F. Lowe & Sons
Cash Grocery
J. A. Farnsworth Harlow Building
Fountain
Anna Johnson
John W. Johneos
John W. Johnson
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