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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
8
The County asylum Superintendent files three month estimates for meats groceries clothing furnishings and other materials. Bids due by noon. bids must follow the requisition on file in the Auditors office. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. W. B. Gray Auditor Fountain County. 12-20-07. 29
At 10 o'clock a m in the Auditor's office in Covington Indiana residents are summoned to discuss making appropriations for funds where regular appropriations have been exhausted. W W Gray Auditor Fountain County Indiana.
The State of Indiana Fountain Circuit Court issues notice to non resident defendant Kile Seaman in case No 1287 filed November 7 1907 by William W Layton administrator of Jeremiah Hershberger estate. She must appear February 4 1908 to answer or demur or risk default judgment.
Notice from the Fulton Township Board of Finance inviting written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive a maximum deposit of public funds. Proposals must be submitted December 27, 1907, at the trustee’s office Fulton Township Fountain County Indiana, with bonds executed per state statute.Signed by Christian Penner president and James M. Youxe secretary.
The article explains the difference between star day twenty three hours fifty six minutes four seconds and a solar day twenty four hours. It notes the sun day varies with seasons and with Earth’s orbit and speed, and describes how travelers on a moving train or caravan experience shifting celestial positions and sleepiness during desert journeys.
The article surveys superstitions about the number thirteen in various cultures from Christian and Norse traditions to Turkish and Mexican beliefs, noting fear or avoidance in many societies and regional practices in Italy and Paris. It also describes Armenian marriage customs and fishing communities using heirloom rings in betrothal.
Notice by Fountain County Board of Commissioners that specifications for materials and supplies for the year are filed with the Auditor in Covington Indiana. Sealed proposals for each class will be received until noon with right to reject all bids. Bidders must comply with the county business act of 1969 and subsequent acts.
Notice states bids due January 7 1908 by 1 pm at the Fountain County Auditor's office for a Toot span Zackmire bridge in Jackson township with plans and specifications on file. Bids must meet the plans and be accompanied by required corporate surety as provided by law. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
Anghata J. Wagner files for divorce from Seneca D. Wagner in Fountain County Indiana. The affidavit notes nonresidency of the defendant and designates him a necessary party. He is ordered to appear January 18, 1908, at Covington Court House. Clerk Anson G. Madaven oversees the case with H. C. Yount as attorney for the plaintiff.
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