Covington Wins Amateur Indiana Football Title
Covington defeats Attica 12 to 6 at the fair grounds to claim the Indiana amateur football championship. The crowd saw Covington score in both halves, aided by late special trains and a large attendance. Fire destroyed a meat market on East Washington, owned by Dave Pinter and recently rented by Fred Reusberger, with incendiary origins suspected. Sheriff Miller reports a jail boarder, Jesse White, after a jewelry theft case near Hillsboro ends with a preliminary hearing and bond.
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Atties
Attica
Indiana
Fair Grounds
Covington
Cintaverot Covington
East Washongbabs
Fred Reusberger
Dave Pinter
Ji Hetemy
Reesberger
Danville
Mr. R
Miler
Jesse White
Samet Edwards
Gen
Wilder
Edwards
Johnson County
White
Hillsboro
Davidson
Hilaboro
Appointment of Attica lawyer as Fountain County attorney
On Tuesday the board named Hon. I. E. Schoonover of Attica as Fountain County attorney. The retiring attorney, Lucas Nebeker, is praised for faithful service. Schoonover is praised as highly capable and learned, with the election reflecting party contrast between Republican Nebeker and a Democratic board.
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I. E. Schoonover
Attica
Fountain County
Schoonover
Lucas Nebeker
Sheriff under fire over Covington prize fight dispute
A Covington debate on a proposed event near Snyder and O’Hara ends with Sheriff Bob Miller blamed for letting a prize fight occur in the city. The local paper’s criticism aims to force accountability while a resident offers land in trade as possible settlement.
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Armory
Robert J. Miller
Ellsworth Snyder
Jack O'Hara
Danville
Neil
Steevitts
Evevie
Snyder
O'Hfara
O'Hara
John Calhahan
Crawfordagile
Billy Ffaugha
Danyua
Covington
Miller
Ugder Musiel
Wold
Fountain County
Bob Miller
Muller
Scherer
New Firm Expands to Feed Yard and Hay Sales
Spining and McMahon acquire the simim’s feed yard at the northwest corner of Pibuie Square and will sell hay and straw by the bale. Horses are cared for during vault hours. Losses boweht and sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spining & McMahon
Simim
Pibuie Square
Local Specialist to Visit New Albany Clinic
An advertising notice promotes Dr. Appleman the New Albany specialist who visits monthly. He will see patients at Tremont House room 1 on Wednesday December 21 until 2 p.m. A condolence message thanks friends for support after a death in the family. A lost dog notice describes a black cocker spaniel named Gyp with a padlock collar missing two weeks. An unrelated line advertises Dr Miles’ pills for women.
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F. M. Harris
Yalo
Mr. Morris
Harris
Fairfield County
Ohio
Brown County
Edimbnure
Greenwood
Ind
Indianapolis
Iss
Yeddo
Mark L. Morris
Fort Branch
Lod
Max G. Harris
Milo J. Iarris
Hamilton, O
Will Heeg
Covington
Appleman
New Albany
Tie
Tremont House
Gyp
GO. D. Case
Covington Lecture Course Seeks Local Support Fund Drive
The Covington project asks residents to buy season tickets for four entertainments including a concert two lectures and an impersonator at about one dollar per person. Organizers Mr Board and Mr Parrett funded the acts and urge citizens to back the course to sustain future years. The piece also touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with a testimonial from Sir Alonzo Barker about improved health after use.
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Covington
Luo Faet
Board
Parrett
Mile
Alonzo Barker
Deansboro
N. Y
Angi
Parsnip Complexion Warns of Kidney Trouble
Sufferers exhibit hollow cheeks sunken eyes and a sallow complexion. Symptoms include back or hip pain frequent urination burning urine and brick dust deposits. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy with free sample bottle and book offered by Kilmer Co. via Covington Republican.
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Bright
Kilmer
Covington Republican
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Returned Home Ex-Clerk Wyand Resumes Post at Central Hotel
Ex-clerk H. C. Wyand returned to his Hillsboro home last week after completing his term and has taken his place at the Central Hotel. Friends praise his efficient service and his decision to return to his “old love,” with Hillsboro called Eden on earth.
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H. C. Wyand
Central Hotel
Mr. Wyand
Hillsboro
Court Louse Notes Judge Babb Disposes Several Cases
Judge Babb’s court this week disposed numerous cases including Denman vs CG Denman with $58.40 in fines ordered, Gribin vs Big 4 change of venue to Montgomery County, and several continuances and dismissals. Divorces granted for Levering and Garrett. multiple judgments for amounts ranging from $54 to $12,?. several changes of venue and continuances.
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Nelson Levering
Florence Leverling
Jas. Garrett
Louise Garrett
Millie Odell
Clinton Odell
Belle Young
Wm. Young
Chas, Albarn
Briner
Fountains
Lew Scott
S. A. Leath
Eimeratton
Susanah Reed
Jos. Reed
Herman Nathan
Geo. Patterson
Ed Small
John Wilkey
Coats
Jos. Dillman
Wm. Jordan
Warren County
Clara Trimble
Sam Finney
Warren Co. Bank
the Wonder B. & G. Co
M.H. Clark
Geo. White
Notice to stop paper subscriptions and pay balances
A cautionary notice addresses readers who fail to inform publishers of address changes and continue receiving periodicals. It warns that unauthorized receivers incur liability for subscription costs and emphasizes timely defense before court action. Readers should prepay only if they will honor the end of term and notify publishers to avoid penalties.
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Coyington
Republican
Allen Curtis
Alliva
Mellott
Courtney Dice
Michigan City
Melott Hustter
Court Dice
Parker
Curtis
Dice
Local notes from Silverwood area with illnesses and completions
Mrs Likens Aunt Nan Whitford Mellie Sturm serious pneumonia infant of John and Jennie White ill with pneumonia Eva daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Sellars sick with scarlet fever. Sam Waterman residence near completion and new Dave Shirk home nearing occupancy. Harry Randolph shown Corn Wine Old Degree and remarks on its size. Delinquent subscribers urged to pay, warned of legal action and potential sale. Advertises Ladies Jersey Ribbed Skirt at leader for 48 cents.
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Eva
Jack Sellars
Bridgeton
Foley's Kidney Cure touted in local ad and notices
The column promotes Foley's Kidney Cure at Cook's Drug Store, lists a week ending December 14, 1895 letter names William Price Geo W Earl Mrs Thomas Parken and Miss M E Rassi1, and includes ads trading horses for land and a Burmese education note. A Leader skirt sale offers a dollar skirt for 48 cents.
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Foley
Cook
William Price
Geo. W. Earl
Thomas Parken
M. BE. Rass
F. W. Boyp
P. M
Free Gold Watch Offer for New Subscribers
A promotion promises a gold watch in a copper case with full revealed Wrigley movement to anyone sending 80 new subscribers plus a subscription fee. It emphasizes a rare chance for a local reader to secure a fine watch.
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Ile
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Thompson
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Mintlick
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Ben Elston
New County
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Coveington
Thos. McCoy
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Arid
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John Bilsland
Thomas Glascock
Elvinia Layton
Dr. Miles' Pais Pills
Uityer
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Silverwood and Vicinity
Mrs. Likens
Nan Whitford
Mellie Sturm
Sam Waterman
John
Jennie White
Harry Randoph
Maggie
David Shirk
Dave Shirk
Harry Randolph
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