Peter M Layton Dies After Weeks of Paralysis
Peter M. Layton, a Covington banker and longtime resident, died December 7 at his home on South Street after several weeks of paralysis. Born February 2, 1832 in Vestal New York, he moved to the county in 1853 and helped found Covington Banking Co. Funeral at 1 PM Sunday at his residence corner Fifth and Jefferson with Rev. Fowler officiating. burial in Mount Hope Cemetery under Masonic auspices.
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The
Republican
Coyington
Peter M. Layton
Sth Street
Mr. Layton
Vestal
Broome County
New York
Covington Banking Co
5Th and
Jefferson Streets
Fowler
Mount Lope Cemetery
Masonic Fraternity
Leader slaughter sale a complete success and changes at paper
The Leader reports a successful multiday slaughter sale drawing crowded stores and eager shoppers. J B Schwin buys back Friend, while retiring editor McNeil departs and the new editor returns to his old post amid warm notices and well wishes.
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J. B. Schwin
McNeil
Montpelier
Ind
Republican
Men Cross River Ice Rescue and Wagons Return
Jack Mitchell and Mike Crockett crossed the river Saturday to retrieve wagons stuck on the ice near the mountain county shore. By Monday they worked around Covington and finally brought the wagons back to shore and returned home after dark.
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Jack Mitchell
Mike Crockett
Mountain County
Covington
Lerrysville
Our New Engine Delays This Week’s Paper
To our readers the new engine has been cranky and a workman has been here since Wednesday. The paper is late but we promise it won’t occur again if possible.
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Theaetary
Danville store owner de Plaster hosted by Covington readers
The notice highlights de Plaster of Danville a former resident with a fine store on Vermilion street inviting Covington residents to visit his shop. The Whist Club met with Miss Bertha Bergdahl last Tuesday night with dainty refreshments and prizes won by Aliss Sadie Bryant and Fieteherboyd. A promotional offer from the Republican urges local advertisements before Christmas with a promise of satisfaction or no charge. New York Buckwheat Flour is sold at 4 cents a pound by Layton and Bilsland.
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de Plaster
Danville
Mt. Plaster
Covington
Bertha Bergdahl
Aliss Sadie Bryant
Fieteherboyd
Dunlap
Republican
Escapee Guy Dill Captured Near Rail Line
Guy Dill, one of three escapees, was spotted by Marsh al Wirtz of Veedersburg near the railroad. Wirtz captured him, and Dill was returned to his jail cell. A Sunday fire destroyed Jonathan Dunklebarger's house north of Porthind. the building was insured and the Dunklebargers stay with relatives while it is rebuilt.
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Guy Dill
Guy
Marshal Wirtz
Veedersburg
Dill
Jonathan Dunklebarger
Porthind
Attica Team Schedules Friday Game With Covington
Captain Will Stearns travels to Covington to arrange a December 9 grid contest. A 150 dollar stake is posted for the winner, Attica claims readiness and local supporters will travel. The Ledger notes Attica’s bluff and the local side backs Covington with five dollars, urging a clear wager.
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Will Stearns
Coyington
Attica
Ledger
Wd Covington
Clyde Admitted to Bar and Sets Up Practice in Town
The well known Clyde, connected with the clerk’s office in Pountia county, has been admitted to the bar and established a legal practice in the city. He served as deputy clerk during his studies and is praised for perseverance. He rents rooms in the K P building and invites legal inquiries from friends and others seeking counsel.
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Pountia Gounty
Clyde
K.P
Wooue
Miles
Das Tua
Local horse thief captured after citywide pursuit
A noted horse thief, William Brown, was arrested in Covington after detectives traced multiple stolen animals across Richland and nearby towns. Authorities say Brown, a smooth con artist, targeted Gray mares and ponies, with a 300 dollar bond set as he awaits trial before Judge Rabb. Several accomplices and witnesses are named in the case.
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Joe Latton
Los
Levers
Watton
Win
Mellett
Newtown
Bine
Remi
Cesta
John W. Brown
Perno
Sinirp
Trivery
C. Wy Hekmaii
Mbps
Mellott
Mrs. Morgan
Lew Kerr
William Mellott
Stone Bluff
Brown
Neally
Covington
Rabb
Richland
Messrs
Bacon & Kerr
Lafayette
Mr. Medlett
W. H. Artist
Ledger
Covington Game Set For Thursday December 15
The football clash with Covington is scheduled for Thursday in Covington. A special train will depart Attica for the game and a large crowd is expected to attend.
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Covington
Attica
Ledger
Kentuck Church Plans Regular and Special Services
Regular preaching at Kentuck church Sunday morning December Hy at 1 o'clock by Rev R A Euson. Sunday school at 10. Evening Bible teachings planned with special services. All invited to attend with Bibles.
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Kentuck
R.A. Euson
Tragic Accident Impacts Le Ren City Dives Cast
Thomas Hanks sustained severe internal injuries after a feud cutter incident while diving on the Le Ren fueni. A special session last Friday night discussed the accident and related proceedings. The city council also addressed the acceptance of a street, extending from the east side of Seventh Street to the arch, with no other business appearing.
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Thomas Hanks
Min Haiaka
Fardwark- Migah
Caedeu
Seventh Street
New Court Filings Include Debt, Partition and Transcript Cases
Court House Notes lists new cases filed: Gen Stafford versus Dames Carwile and Charles B Rabb on debt, A Wilson versus W G Cole on debt, Thoas M Rian versus Lewis Brophy et al for partition, and Shire of Giuliana versus Dolar W Brown transcript. Also marriages licenses noted for L McChire and Florence Cofling, Charles Johnson and Lina Kress, with additional entries Boat and Eve Metter.
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Gen. Stafford
Dames Carwile
Charles B. Rabb
Dames A. Wilson
W. G. Cole
Thoas M. Rian
Lewis Brophy
Shire of Giuliana
Dolar W. Brown
L.mcchire
Florence Cofling
Charles Johnson
Lina Kress
Mln
Boat
Eve Metter
One
Dant
McKinney and Kreusch to Speak at Warren County Farm Institute
At the Warren County Farmer's Institute in Williamsport Chas McKinney of Newtown will present five talks on farming management, bookkeeping, the ideal farmer, home cooperation, and farm machinery. Wm Kreusch of the city will discuss the benefits of farmers institutes and the farmer in politics from a nonpartisan stance. Nearby Garden City reports two local men Nabors and son L K Nabors were killed by A F Pitts in a fence dispute. Pitts surrendered claiming self defense.
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E. P's
Warren County
Farmer's Institute
Williamsport
Chas, McKinney
Newtown
McKinney
Wm. Kreusch
Garden City
Kay Herahd
Nabors
Mr. Cooper
Here
George Nabors
L. K. Nabore
A. F. Pitts
Pitts
Campaign for Boys rally draws large night crowd
The Campaign for Boys led by A. W. Conner of Irvington drew a crowded, attentive audience nightly as lessons urged youths to improve morals and resist vices. The article notes a public effort by the Covington football team and broad support from locals, with a goal to elevate community standards and future generations.
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A. W. Conner
Irvington
Bad Accident Involving Big Four Freight And Team
Monday morning around 7 a.m. eastbound Big Four freight collided with John Collins’ team on Ard Street hill near the depot. One horse was killed, the other injured and later shot. Collins and wagon were demolished. Collins survived after being tossed onto the engine pilot and dragged about a quarter mile. He plans to sue the railroad after the company offered half the value of the team and wagon. Authorities have long warned of Big Four speeds through town. this incident may prompt action.
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John Collins
Colling
Coal Creek
Collins
Dle
Mr. Collins
Hatlroad
Post Office Allows Pensioners to Cash Checks at Any Money Order Office
A new postoffice order lets pensioners cash checks at any fourth class post office authorized for money orders. Checks will be cashed as money orders, saving exchange fees for soldiers and their families. Perry S. Heath, first assistant postmaster general, issued the order in response to frequent postmaster requests.
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Miney
Perry S. Heath
Attica and Covington face off with big game plan
Attica supporters vow a huge home crowd with bets and ribbons while Covington fans prepare a special train and aim to outnumber Attica four to one. Justice Miller’s court reports two docketed cases as local life continues with small-town humor and Bergdahl’s grocery ad ends the notice.
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Attica
Atticea
Covington
Shuraday
Fair
Uneir
New firm buys Simm’s Feen Yard for hay and straw sales
Spibing and McMalhony acquire the Simm’s feen yard located at the northwest corner of the public square and announce 24 hour horse care. They will buy and sell horses and offer hay and straw by bale or ton.
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Spibing & McMalhony
Simm
Feen
Public Square
New Owner Takes Over Local Bowling Club Business
The city bowling clubs boycott of Jim Slym ends as Eugene Harden assumes complete control. Customers are assured of courteous treatment from the new management and urged to call on him.
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Jim Slym
Mr. Slym
Eugene Harden
Iverybody
Change of Venue in Hoover vs Patton and Cronk Suit
The case of James F. Hoover versus Ed Patton and J W Cronk was moved from Fountain County. Hoover, injured while working in a gravel pit for the defendants, alleges negligence and seeks $1,000 in damages. The Crawfordsville Journal reports the venue change and claim.
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James F. Hoover
Ed Patton
J. W.cronk
Fountain County
Crawfordsville Journal
Rail bridge plans spark coal field activity and local elections
Perrysville records note E I railroad civil engineers surveying Wabash river for a steel bridge to reach coal deposits, reviving mines and creating jobs in Fountain and Fulton counties. The December commissioners court convened with election of Lindsey Coleman, license renewals for liquor, tax rebates, and remonstrance on Kingman liquor license.
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Perrysville
Lower
Fenntan
E. IL. Railroad Company
Civil Engineer Corps
Wabash River
Coal Creek
Wabash
Fulton
Commingsioners Court
Lindsey Coleman
John Dotson
Fulton Township
Lucy Briggs
C. L. Myers
J.s
Arista Livengood
J. B. Schwin
H.C. Yount
M. Mayer
Flavius Shanks
William Haines
Noah Weaver
Sam Hunte
Attica
Mark Patterson
Kingman
John Printy
J.D. Ronkin
Mellett
Mill Creek Township
Atrance
Martin
J. W. Brissey
John Gilmore
A. H. Lindley
Mark M. Patterson
Riad
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Sium
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Justice Miller's Court
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Wim
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Miller
Tito
George W. Martin
Sed
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Willyoom
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