Right of way secured for Northwestern traction extension
The Indianapolis and Northwestern traction line plans an early extension from Indianapolis via Lebanon to Danville Illinois. Right of way agents report the road will extend west from Main Street to Barr Street then north to Black Creek and west to Danville connecting with the McKinley system. Dirt could fly soon as construction starts.
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Indianapolis and Northwestern
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Danville
Ill
The
Traction Company
Ilinois
Main Street
Barr Street
Iron Bridge
Black Creek
Big Four
Crawfordsville Journal
City Council Deliberates on Sewers and Electric Franchise
The Covington city council met Monday night to approve bills and key matters. Reported sewer work neared completion with a new street and viaduct bridge progress. sewer tiles purchased from Hardin & Co. A franchise for Northwestern Traction Company to run an electric line south of the Big Four tracks below the river was granted, pending council approval of plans and specs. The article notes careful municipal governance and ends with an ad for holiday handkerchiefs at The Leader.
Delaware County Prepares to Buy Voting Machines
Muncie Ind Dec 4 county commissioners plan to purchase the voting machines used in the November election amid political opposition to the switch from old methods. A few machine errors occurred but did not affect any election. advocates say machines reduce errors common under Australian ballots. The notice urges Fountain County to adopt machines before the next general election and to obtain prices on voting panels.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware Coounty
Delaware County
Fountain County
Artman Denies Boone County Senate Push for 1908 Nomination
The Indianapolis Star reports talk of Judge Samual B. Artman as a possible Republican candidate for Congress in 1908 challenging Charles B. Landis. Artman argues he would rather go broke than campaign, saying Congress would force endless post office pedaling, and he will not seek an appellate bench in four years. The piece ends with a holiday sales pitch from a local grocer.
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Boone County
Samual B. Artman
Congress
Charles B. Landis
Artman
Indianapolis Star
Clerks Tenure Settled In County Mandamus Suit
Special Judge J. M. Rabb ruled in favor of County Clerk F. Bryant in a mandamus case brought by Anse Madden to determine the tenure of the clerk's office. The decision sets Bryant’s term to January 1, 1907, with Madden to assume the office then. A secondary notice mentions a china dinner set price of 13.90.
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Clerkelect
Anse Madden
F. Bryant
J. M. Rabb
Mr. Bryant
Lucas Nebeker
Mr. Madden
H. C. Yount
Bryant
Madden
Death of Indiana state statistician Joe Stubbs
Indianapolis mourns Joseph H. Stubbs 51 a leading state statistician who died at his home after two months of liver trouble. He served a re election won by a large Republican plurality and will be succeeded by his daughter Mary Stubbs the first woman to hold a chief Indiana state office. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Joseph H. Stubbs
Stubbs
Statehouse
Spiceland
Ind
Indianapolis
Mary Stubbs
Hanly
Indiana
Covington Firms Advertise Value and Local Goods
Look It Over Carefully. Covington home business men advertise across the paper. The ads stress value for money and lasting customer relationships. Read these notices for fresh fruits and the best Christmas candies and goods offered by Ost & Davis.
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Covington
Ost & Davis
Boy Hurdles Through Fractured Thigh Playing Basketball
A twelve year old boy, son of Robert Elis, at Ellis graded school near Fountain county, suffered a severe fracture to the right thigh during a basketball game. Dr. Hart reduced the break and applied a plaster cast, assisting in pain relief as he was carried home on a stretcher.
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Ellis Graded School
Here
Fountain County
Robert Elis
Dr. Hart
Trial Date Set in Local Vote Buying Cases
Judge West schedules December 19 for trial on two state cases against Frank Maxwell and one against George Kepler charging them with buying votes at the last election. The Crawfordsville Journal reports the defendants face vote buying charges.
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Judge West
Frank Maxwell
George Kepler
Crawfordsville Journal
All Wool Suit Sale Promptly Priced
A simple classified notice invites readers to call for information on purchasing an all wool suit at a reasonable price. The ad emphasizes affordable tailoring and direct contact for details and ordering.
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J. Loeb’s
Gillette Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Chester Gillette, found guilty last week of murdering his sweetheart Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake in the Adirondacks, was sentenced by Judge Devendorff to die in the electric chair during the week beginning January 28 in Herkimer New York.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Adirondacks
Devendorff
See our house slippers for Christmas Coleman Reeves
Local shop promotes cozy house slippers for Christmas featuring Coleman Reeves and Coleman as the brand names driving gift picks for the holiday season.
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Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Judge Schoonover Purchases Covington Property
Judge Schoonover bought the old Judge Ristine property in the Third ward from the Savage heirs for 3500 dollars. After adding a heating plant and modernization, he will move from Attica to the city and occupy the home once the work is finished. Coleman Reeves Coleman advertise a line of dress braids.
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Judge Schoonover
Judge Ristine
Julian Martin
Attica
Covington
Savage
Fair Board Elects Officers for Fountain Warren Vermillion
The Fountain Warren Vermillion Agricultural Association stockholders met at the office at 10 oclock Tuesday and elected George Robb as President Geo P Schwin as Vice President John R DeHaven as Secretary Geo W Williams as Treasurer N G Harlow as General Superintendent and Geo W Williams as Representative to the State Board. A meeting on January 2 1907 will appoint committee heads. Our $5 40 overcoat is described as well fitting and durable.
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Fountain- Warren
Vermillion Agricultural Association
George Robb
Geo. P. Schwin
John R. DeHaven
Geo. W. Williams
N. G. Harlow
State Board
Nicholson bills push faces national anti saloon league
S E Nicholson former Indiana legislator and author of the Nicholson law arrived in Washington to campaign for the Littlefield bill. It would make liquor in transit subject to state law once it crosses state lines. He expects a strong fight to repeal the anti cantine law. Nicholson once lived in Kokomo Indiana. The Leader reports.
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Washington
S. E. Nicholson
Indiana
National Anti Saloon League
Congress
Foster Woodmen Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Foster Woodmen of Foster elected officers for the ensuing year last Friday night. Venerable council is H. P. Burghart, Worthy Advisor Zack Clem, Escort J. L. Fields, Watchman Melvin Ciem, Sentry Zack Miller, Manager A R Jones, Banker.
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Woodmen
Foster
H. P. Burghart
Zack Clem
J. L. Fields
Melvin Ciem
Zack Miller
A R. Jones
Overcoat Sale Prices Listed in Classified Ad
A brief classified note offers excellent overcoats priced at $12.00, $15.00, or $18.40, inviting shoppers to choose among affordable options.
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J. Loeb’s
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Sermon Topics
Sabbath School begins at 9 30 Sabath morning Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 Preaching at the Bend church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Preaching Sunday morning at 10 45 Subject Sunshine Sunday evening at 7 The Seven Golden Candlesticks and the Seven stars of the Apocalypse Everyone invited Strangers welcome Also a local ad for parlor lamps at M Boord’s.
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Epworth League
the Bend Church
Mush and Milk Supper At Snoddy's Mills Big Night
The mush and milk supper at Snoddy's Mills on Saturday night December 8 drew good crowds and netted $5. The lucky numbers were held by Wilson Richards and Clarence Kenneer. A fancy pillow prize went to Miss Iva Pearson for the prettiest lady. Also notes on S F Spurling of Pleasant Plains and Harry Spurling of this city.
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Snoddy’s Mills
Wilson Richards
Clarence Kenneer
Iva Pearson
Hart Schaffner Marx label alert in clothing purchases
The Leader warns buyers to verify Hart Schaffner Marx goods by checking the label for all wool, style, and fit, noting money back guarantees. It cautions dealers who imitate the brand and promises to charge notices after year’s start.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Buttons in the Box Inspire Frugal Chat in Veedeesburg
A Veedeesburg minister's wife mendingly recycles stray buttons found in the collection basket. A neighbor visits, admires the varied buttons, and the wife explains they were all loose from donations, repurposed for household use. The brief chat ends with a warm farewell.
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Veedeesburg
Fur boas and coats at J Loxb Store
The advertisement lists fur boas overcoats scarves and caps announced at J Loxbs Store showcasing new styles at low prices.
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J. Loxb’s
Hall v. Covington School Board damages suit delayed reply filed
After a three month delay the Covington City School Board answered the Hall suit through attorney W E Livergood in three paragraphs. The board denies the claims and asserts Hall suffers pulmonary tuberculosis and lacks fitness for his job. The author attacks the board's actions as malicious and damaging to Hall’s character.
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Sylvester H. Hall
City School Board of
Covington
W. E. Livergood
Hall
Electric Light Trustee Fight Ends in New Board
Crawfordville residents watched municipal rights clash as the old electric light trustees refused city demands. The old board resigned Tuesday and a new one was chosen, likely aligned with the current city council. Public sentiment runs high over the transition.
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Board of Electric Light Trustees
Rugs that Make Beautiful Presents at M Boord s
A brief notice highlights decorative rugs available at M Boord s shop offering tasteful gift options. Shoppers are invited to view patterns and colors suitable for holiday giving and home styling.
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M. Boord’s
Penny pictures offered in Covington studio
The Mayer block studio advertises affordable penny pictures with 25 photos in 5 poses and 3 large postal card photos for 25 cents. Finished from best stock and guaranteed not to fade. Ladies desks at M. Boord's.
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Covngton
Mayer
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North Western Traction
Danville, Ill
J. Lozb’s
Coleman& Reeves & Coleman
Joe Stubbs
J. Loeb
I& Marx
Schoonover
Fair Board
Nicholson Bill
Leader
Foster Woodmen
Methodist Church Services
S. F. Spurling
Pleasant Plains
Ohio
Harry Spurling
Mr. Spurling
Harry
Muffiers
School Board
Electric Light Trustee
Crawfordville
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