Sheriff Miller Loses Wallet in Prize Fight
The Attica Ledger recounts Fountain county Sheriff Bob Miller being pickpocketed during a Snyder O Hara prize fight. Miller, in official capacity, lost $60 but remains famed for crook savvy while vowing vigilance. Covington merchants boast window displays and holiday stock drawing steady crowds.
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Attica Ledger
Bob Miller
the Ledger
Snyder
O'Hara
Fountain County
Miller
Prize bout draws crowd as sheriff sits ringside
Crawfordsville readers recount a Covington armory prize fight between Ellsworth Snyder and Jack O’Hara attended by local officials who claim no wrongdoing. The piece also notes local ads from Boyd’s grocery and a betting dispute with Eddy over a wager.
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Crawfordsville
Miler
Covington
Ellsworth Snyder
Jack O'Hara
Armory
Steve Allen
Averts Debts and Dances in Early Covington Notes
A notice asks debtors to settle at W.G. Boyp’s store by January 1. The Atrica Society Young Men plan a January 6 dance at the Covington opera house with Montani Bros. providing ten-piece music. J. Loeb’s stores advertise shawls and gloves. Sheriff Miller’s pocket was picked at a Covington fight, $60 taken. deputy Reaves searched for the thief without success. The Danville Democrat comments on the sheriff’s shaky start.
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Atrica
Opera House
Montani Bros
Indianapolis
Covington
Miller
Fountain County
Ind
Rindside
Reaves
Danville
Christmas candies at Boyd's grocery store
The Waynetown Despatch reports Covington is a rowdy town after a grove contest attended by town officials and Sheriff Miller. The writer mocks town events as harmless church fundraisers while noting a 23 acre tract offered by Thos. McCoy.
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Miller
Waynetown
Covington
County of
Fountain
Morris Herzog
Robt
H. Baker
S. P. Gray
E. S. Edwards
Birthday Surprise At Poke Gray’s Home
Last Monday marked Poke Gray’s birthday with a bank shift as cashier. His wife staged a big surprise with friends gathering at his home while he attended a lodge meeting. He returned to find a table loaded with dainties, declaring it the jolliest birthday ever.
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Poke Gray
Poke
Attica Falls In State Final To Covington
Attica lost 12 to 0 as Covington clinched the state championship. The Attica team battled hard with limited practice while Covington executed well and earned the win. Attica fans were courteous. Covington showed strong teamwork and discipline.
Covington Champions End Attica Run With 12 to 0 Victory
Covington defeats Attica 12 to 0 to win the Indiana amateur championship on a crowded Covington gridiron. Key plays include Diffenderfer and DeHaven runs and Spining’s kickoff return. The win showcases team unity and clever coaching by Huff of Illinois, with standout efforts from DeHaven, Diffenderfer, Meitzler, and Spining.
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Attica
Indiana
Covington
Herb
Stearns
Diffenderfer
Spining
Meitzler
Grant
RK. Johnson
R. DeHaven
DeHaven
R. Dellaven
Sonth
Meitzier
Smith
Terra Firma
Redman
Doehterman
Johnson
Attila
Reiman
A. DeHaven
Wichte
I Covington
Ed. Meitzler
Doekterman Spis
Schofield
A. Johnson
Huff
U. of Ill
Dochterman
Baker
Cardiff
Francis
Snyder
Coyington
Cascaret
No-To-Bac
A. DeHaven Bethel
Francis Foster
RG Snyder
Dr. Holley
Cc Smith Buaie
LG Baker
Lynch
Dochterman Grant-Johnson
E. DeHaven
Creher L.D
RUB
Diffenderferd Stearns
LHBR
FB Meitzler
U. St. ‘Timera
Guy
Danville
John Smyth
Ahrens
Cotling
Wallace Mill Reopens A Boost For Wallace Town
The Boggs mill in Wallace, idle for about fourteen years, is sold and will be refurbished to run again. The town hopes the grist mill will spark a surge in trade as Wallace has grown with new businesses and improved roads and a daily mail to connect to wider markets.
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Wallace
Daily Mail
Hillsboro
Hillsborg
A Brave Girl Bravely Escapes Fire At Haven and Geddes
Terra Haute suffered a major fire Monday as several large stores burned including Haven and Geddes. Miss Edna Shaffer, cashier and former Attica girl, remained inside to secure money and escaped by jumping from a window despite fumes. Her actions saved her employers thousands of dollars.
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Terra Haute
Haven & Geddes
Edna Shaffer
Attica
Miss Shaffer
Covington
Attica Upsets Covington In Local Football Feud
The town column recalls last Thursday's football clash where Attica defeated Covington, triggering sharp rebukes from rival papers. Attica's win ends Covington's claims of amateur supremacy while readers are urged to visit Vermillion Street Pharmacy for camera prices.
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Attica
Daily Ledger
Covington
Vermillion Street
Danville
Gold Watch Giveaway Offer for New Subscribers
A notice promising a free gold hunting case watch set with Elgin movement to anyone sending 60 new subscribers and $60. The ad targets boys and invites orders for coal through Thos McCoy.
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Thos
McCoy
Despondent man shoots self at home near poor farm
John A. Diffenderfer, 24, shot himself in the left breast with a shotgun at his home near the poor farm. Despondent over money to marry, the act may prove fatal but is not certain. Spining McMahon bought Simin’s reed yard, northwest corner of the public square, and will sell hay by bale or ton. horses cared for and traded.
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John A
Sam Diffenderfer
Ino Ming
John
Matt
Spining & McMahon
Simin
Reed Yard
Linen shower honors Maude Rowland before marriage to Samuel Brown
Thursday afternoon Miss Hannah Rian hosted a linen shower for Maude Rowland, whose marriage to Samuel Brown has been announced. A large number of friends attended and Miss Rowland received many pretty pieces of linen. Seventy acres for sale will take city property, THos McCoy.
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Hannah Rian
Alias Maude Rowland
Samuel Brown
Rowland
Thos, McCoy
The Lucky Ones Prizes Awarded At Slattery's Bowling
Prizes at Slattery's bowling alley were awarded on the 15th. Dr Stout scored 185 on ten pin and won the prize in that game. St W G Miles won on five back and received one dollar. Will Dochterman and W G Miles tied with 77 each on four pins. Next award set for the 30th inst.
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Slattery’s
Dr. Stout
W.G. Miles
Dochterman
W. G. Miles
Moore and Scott Convicted in Circuit Court
Al Moore who stole forty dollars in Davis Township was tried Friday in circuit court and found guilty as charged. He received an indeterminate sentence of two to fourteen years. Bill Scott, implicated with Moore, was found guilty and his sentence was taken under advisement. Get your groceries for Christmas and New Years dinner at Boyd's grocery store.
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Coyington
Loeb’s
Spence & Plant's
Leader
M. Mayer
Marry Board
M. Shesley
Jose Webb
M. Board
Fountain County
Covington
al. Moore
Davis Township
Bill Scott
Moore
Boyd’s Grocery Store
Skating Rink Opens At Armory By Miller And Gebhart
Gregory Miller and Dave Gebhart opened a roller skating rink in the armory last Saturday afternoon with many attendees both day and night. Green hands were present making the scene comical as they learned to balance. The note praises roller skating as a healthful sport and wishes the venture success.
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Gregory Miller
Dave Gebhart
Armory
Arrest Drama in Coal Branch Related to John Tyler
A Warren County deputy sheriff with two of J F Judy's men attempted to arrest John Tyler near Perrysville on Coal Branch. Tyler resisted and fought. the officer fired a shotgun, shooting Tyler’s legs. Tyler surrendered, was loaded into a buggy, and taken to Williamsport for trial. Authorities anticipate a penitentiary term.
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Warren County
J. F. Judy
Perrysville
John Tyler
Lower Coal Branch
Tyler
Williamsport
Williams found dead by hanging at Coal Creek
The body of a man named Williams, about 24, was found hanged at Coal Creek on Wednesday night. Neighbors say he had been mentally troubled and friends sought confinement, but local authorities did not intervene. The report attributes the death to suicide due to a disturbed mind.
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Mas Aamad Williams
Coal Creek
William
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