Williams Case Opens as Jury Sworn in Incest Trial
The trial of Joseph Williams for incest with his adopted daughter Zola opened in Fountain circuit court. A large crowd filled the courtroom as 12 jurors were sworn. Evidence covered acts by Williams toward Zola, with testimonies from Zola, her mother Emma McMasters, and others, including medical and local witnesses. The trial likely extends into next week with pleadings and further witnesses before a verdict. Overcoats from Hart Schaffner & Marx advertised at J Leeb's.
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Joseph Williams
Zola
Fountain Circuit
Abner DeHaven
Troy Township
C. ix
Bright
Troy
Chailen Spioning
Francis Smith
Charis Sawyer
Werdel Galloway
John W
Emma McMasters
Cyrus McMasters
Zola Williams
Joe Williams
McCabe
Joe
James Bingham
Williams
McMasters
Hastings
Indianapolis
Girls Reformatory
Miss Williams
Burnell
Crawfordsville
Henry Hershbarger
Floyd Baker
Hamm Brothers
John Hammon
Young Hamm
John Hain
Redenbaugh
John Newnam
Council
Xmas Recital At Mrs Walker Home Saturday
The pupils of Mrs. Walker present a Christmas program at her home on Saturday afternoon December 23. The performance promises an Xmas nature and full of interest. Hulls Detachable Handle Umbrellas featured at M Sches ley's Store with a fine line on display.
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Hull
M. Schesley
Exhibiting Farm Gate Won by Hunt Invention
Charles H. Hunt of Walla Walla Wash cousin of Phil and Wm Hunt of this city displays a metal farm gate said to be his own invention and winner of the World's Best Gate medal at Charley Hunt's blacksmith shops. Also note Ost and Davis grocery offers school candies.Republican relief offered.
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Charles H. Hunt
Walla Walla
Washington
Phil
Wm. Hunt
Charley Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Ost & Davis Grocery
Veedersburg Democrats endorse Dotson for county chair
In Veedersburg and Van Buren township a Democratic meeting endorsed Mayor Tom Dotson for Fountain County chairman and backed Samuel Ralston for governor and Thomas Marshall for president. The report notes plans for a holiday banquet with possible attendance by Marshall and Ralston, plus a resolve urging Dotson’s selection and organizational effort to unite the party.
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Veedersburg
Dotson
William S. Boggs
Tom Dotson
D. H. Wallace
M. Berry
Fountain County
Thomas K. Marshall
Samuel Ralston
Indiana
Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
van Buren Township
van Buren
Thomas J. Dotson
Two youths sent to reformatory after guilty plea
Frank Bettice and Jess Fulton were taken to the reformatory by Sheriff Kerr after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Of five arrested, three were cleared or had charges dismissed. Bettice and Fulton received sentences from 1 to years, a fine of 81.0, and 3 years disfranchisement.
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Frank Bettice
Jess Fulton
Reformatory
Kerr
Public Library Plan Favored By Ford Public Library and Woman's Club
The Ford Public Library and the Woman's Club in Covington push a plan for a Carnegie library to benefit general education and welfare. They urge every citizen to support a reading and culture hub that would provide a productive use of spare time for all ages.
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Woman's Club
Covington
Carnegie Library
Elegant Christmas Line At Rock Bottom Prices
A Pleasure offers an elegant line of merchandise for Christmas presents for ladies men youths and children. The store boasts top quality items at rock bottom prices and will stay open at night through December 23rd. VHbE LEaper Inc.
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Vhbe Leaper, Inc
State Dismisses Cases Against Lowe and Price
The State of Indiana moved to dismiss the Lowe case in circuit court after the prosecutor cited witness memory failures. The court freed Lowe and then discharged James Price on similar grounds after bond. Attorneys argued for leniency for two boys who had pleaded guilty in related charges, ending the episode with mixed reactions.
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State of
Inodiana
Wilbur Lowe
Circuit Court
Phillpott
Mr. Lowe
James Price
H.C. Yount
Livengood
Fulton
You Are Invited to MexoJa Coffee Demonstrations
On December 18 to 20 Mex-o ja coffee will be introduced to Covington residents. Two experts will prepare and serve the coffee for free tastings. Demonstrations will run at Allen & Smith and Ost & Davis stores from 8:30 to 12 and 1:30 to 6, with Wednesday closing at 3:30.
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Covington
Allen & Smith
Ost & Davis
O-Ja Sales Dept
Chicago
The Three Links Lodge Expands With 30 Initiations
Covington Lodes No 21 Indiana reports a booming membership as thirty applicants aged 21 to 45 receive initiatory degrees. The first, second, and third degrees will be demonstrated next Thursday by a top Indiana staff. Perrysville Lodge plans two candidates, a banquet will follow, and visiting members are invited.
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Covington
Ekach
Indiana
Free piano lessons with each piano sale at Peyton's Music Store
From this date to January 1 1912 Peyton's Music Store in Covington offers one term of music lessons free with every piano sold. The shop emphasizes no price increases to cover the offer and advertises its low price policy. It lists piano models Beautiful Star Reliable Richmond Old Time Trouser and Remington Pianos, plus player pianos and easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Fountain County
Richmond
Remington
Peyton’s Music Store
William Silva Dies at 87 in South Steuben Township
William Silva, an elder resident of South Steuben Township, died at his home last Wednesday morning at about 87. Funeral services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the home, with interment in Baltimore Cemetery. M. Board served as funeral director. He is survived by numerous relatives and friends after a long residence in the area.
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William Silva
South Steuben Township
Ian Warren Comte
Baltimore
M. Board
Silvia
Gano Murphy Dies After Pneumonia in Warren County
Gano Murphy an elder resident of Kent township Warren county died at his home southeast of State Line Tuesday of last week from pneumonia at about 71. He was father of 18 children, 12 with his widow surviving. Funeral services by Rev Rodgers at Forest Hill church Thursday at 1 p m with interment at Baltimore. Undertaker Board in charge. Great Clearance Sale at Phelps Book Store begins tomorrow with discounts on toys books dolls bracabrac China stationery and more.
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Gano Murphy
Kent Township
Warren County
State Line
Phelps’ Book Store
Mex-o-ja Coffee Offered Free At Select Stores
Mex-o-ja coffee advertised in a bold green and red striped carton invites sampling free of cost at Allen Smith Ost Davis Covington stores. The promotion runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday December 1 1 20 with mentions of Capt. Chicago and a sales push.
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Allen & Smith
Ost & Davis
Covington
Chicago
Mock Trial Burlesque Draws Crowd at Courthouse
The Presbyterian Society sponsored a mock trial at the courthouse on Friday evening attracting about SUZ C0 receipts and an audience of around five hundred. The burlesque play pleased some with lively stars, though others felt it wore on, yet it earned the intended money.
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Presbyterian Society
Court House
Kingman School Troubles Demand New Building Action
A Kingman correspondent notes repeated condemnations of the school building and failed bids for a new structure. State orders closed the building last July, then reopened for fall use while bids of 18000 to 816000 were rejected as too high. The issue now rests with the town to secure a suitable replacement or risk moving classes elsewhere.
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Schol
Kingman
David Hunter Dies From Hernia After Suffering
David Hunter aged 81 dies at home of his son Walter Hunter in Layton Station after a three day struggle with hernia. Born December 2 1830 he lived in this community and is survived by two sons William and Walter and a daughter Mrs Elmer Townsley. Funeral services conducted by Rev Strecker at Walter Hunter's home and interment at Prescott Grove cemetery.
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David Hunter
Walter Hunter
Layton Station
Elmer Townsley
Shereport
Strecker
Prescott Grove
Silk Kuit Scarfs At J Loebs Stores Sale
New silk kuit scarfs in styles suitable for men and women offered at J Loebs Stores with prices from 50 cents to 3 50 each.
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J. Loeb’s
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Temple of Justice
Schoonover
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
J. Leeb’s
Ford Public Library
Lowe
Price
Covington Lodge No. 21
1.0. C.F
Perrysville Lodge
Kingman School
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