Worth Considering Dirty Voting Places The Doctor's Wrath
A state health circular warns of pneumonia among election boards after voting in filthy venues. Dr J N Hurty cites Dr Geo Rowland describing cold damp polling rooms with tobacco smoke and filth. two among the twelve cases died, linking ill air to deaths and calling for cleaner polling places and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Geo. Rowland
Covington
Rowland
Matchnikoff
Marshall
Election Notice for Covington Lodge and Cemetery Trustees
Notice states an election will be held at Covington Lodge No 21 on Thursday December 30 1909 at 7 oclock to elect officers for three years five trustees for Mt b Cemetery Association and to refer said association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Lodge No. 21
1.C.C. F
Mt. B Cemetery Association
Death of John H. Crain in hometown funeral held
John H. Crain died at his sister Mrs Horatio Claypool’s home on North Sixth Street after an attack of apoplexy. He had stayed with his son Hugh N Crain in Danville and returned to the city. Funeral Tuesday at the Claypool home with Elder H K Fox of the Presbyterian church officiating. He was 75, born in the city, and survived by three sons Hugh N Perrysville Chas and George and three daughters in Cedar Park Illinois Monticello, plus one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Crain
Horatio Claypool
H. K. Fox
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Crain
Hugh N
Danville
Chas
Perrysville
George
Kansas
Ciesna Park
Iil
Monticello
Claypool
A Secret Meeting Discusses Party Primary Plan
A group met in the courthouse jury room last Saturday by card invitation to discuss electing precinct committeemen by a primary in certain townships. The organizers, led by S Mack Irvin and J L Allen Jr, push the move to advance personal interests under the guise of harmony, drawing strong Republican opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilingly
Star Chamber
Court House
S. Mack Irvin
J. W. Whickcar
J. L. Allen Jr
Chas. R Milford
A. B. Carter
Ed. Martin
O. B. Ratcliff
Perry Hart
Harry Werts
William Clapham
Mr. Milford
Antis
Mack Irvin
Jim Jim Allen
Fancy cvents and jewelry sale offers novelties
Local catalog highlights a selection of decorative jewelry and novelty items. The list emphasizes fashion accessories and household novelties for stylish gifting and personal use.
Evans Claypool Dies at Farm He Was Born On
Evans Claypool longtime resident of Fountain County and the area’s oldest bachelor died on his family farm where he was born. He was at the time. Funeral services will be announced by the family.
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Fountain County
Oldest Shawnee frame house resident Evans Claypool dies
Evans Claypool, born February 1824 in the Shawnee area, died Monday night at his family home four miles southeast of Attica after years of declining health. He lived his life at the old Claypool homestead, never married, with his brother Abraham by his side during the final moments. Funeral services were held at Beulah church with Rev. E. P. Gilchrist officiating. A Ledger notice adds a sales pitch for ladies headscarves at W. B. Coleman’s shop.
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Evans Claypool
Claypool Place
Attica
Ais
Richard W
Mr. Claypool
Wilson Claypool
Indiana
Wilson
Shawnee
Evans
Shawnee Township
Horatio
Richard
Solomon
Abraham
Aa. L
Jacob
Bettie
Maria
Goodland
Beulah Church
E. P. Gilchrist
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Ledger
Masquerade Party Honoring Miss Mattie Ennis
Mr and Mrs James Smith hosted a masquerade Saturday evening December 18 for Miss Mattie Ennis with a large guest list including Mata Foreman Lizzie Burdson Vergie Martin Lyle Hettie Zeigler Ia Smith Kina Brown Cecil Romine Belle Bantz Amos Riley Martin Leonard Bans Fletcher Coffing Sam Smith Barry Anterman Sam Foley Dan Aikire and Mrs Wm Foreman The event was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Mattie Ennis
Mata Foreman
Lizzie Burdson
Vergie Martin
Lyle
Hettie
Zeigler
I¢ia Smith
Kina Brown
Cecil Romine
Belle Bantz
Amos and
Riley
Martin
Leonard Ban's
Fletcher Coffing
Sam Smith
Barry Anterman
Sam Foley
Dan
Aikire
Wm. Foreman
Republican Opposes County Ticket Over Political Fight
A Republican criticizes the county ticket, claiming the opposition is driven by a desire to fight rather than principle, and asserts there is no genuine principled stance behind the stance.
Frank Macoughtry Named Democratic County Chairman
It is stated that Frank Macoughtry of Attica, a wheeler, will be made democratic county chairman. The note asserts Frank is true blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macoughtry
Attica
Wheeler
Frank
Blue
New Blood Aims for Purity in Party Ranks
The text argues for renewing the party with youth while preserving the doctrine of the fathers, warning against corruption and stressing that core principles remain sound.
Sheriff Kerr and Deputy Adkins Considered for Sheriff
Sheriff Robert Kerr and deputy Will Adkins have been named as possible successors to Kerr in the sheriff’s office. The article notes no expectation of a strong challenge from Adkins to his principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kerr
Will Adkins
Mr. Kerr
Adkins
Call for Republican county committee gathering before new selection
A call urges the old Republican county central committee to assemble and review their work and renew acquaintances prior to the selection of the new committee. The proposal emphasizes party harmony and continued cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
T&gether
State Republican Call Could Reshape County Reorganization
The state Republican leadership may move to reorganize county committees early this year. Loyal party workers and citizens are expected to participate in the new organizational effort across the state.
Republicans honor Fountain County convention slate
A Fountain county convention will feature a slate of good men for county auditor. Named among the participants are Horace Strader Dr J M Evans Adam Bonebrake Roy Smith Beary Randolph and others, with all described as good men.
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Fountain County
Horace Strader
Dr. J. M. Evans
Adam Bonebrake
Roy Smith
Beary Randolph
Republicans name candidates for county chairman race
Three men are mentioned by Republicans as possibles for county chairman John Hardesty declines a Recorder nomination Col Wes Elwell Mayor Will Reed and J W Whickcar are named The new committee is expected to choose the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardesty
Col
Wes. Elwell
Will Reed
J. W. Whickcar
Local races heat up with multiple county official contenders
Col. Fry Bryant is already in the running for County Clerk, while Jim Bell is prominently mentioned with John Nixon of Attica and Perry Hart of Hillsboro. It is certain that S. Mack Irvin Jr, now County Treasurer, would not turn down beating Roy Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fry Bryant
Jim Bell
John Nixon
Attica
Perry Hart
Hillsboro
Mack Irvin Jr
Roy Sanders
Ninth District Chairman Dinwiddie Steps Aside
George T. Dinwiddie announces he will resign as Ninth District Chairman. The frontrunner to succeed him is George Palmer, a promising Sheridan lawyer. The district organization will be revamped and the Congressional nominee will replace Morrison, who still has a “place to hang his hat” at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Dinwiddie
George Palmer
Sheridan
Morrison
Cover Up Hinted By Citizens Amid Democratic Tensions
A cryptic note speaks of efforts to hide matters from the public and points to a pivotal figure linked to democratic controversy. The message implies inevitable disclosure as unrest grows.
Will R. Wood Entering Republican Race for Congress
The piece notes the Republican field in the Tenth district with Senator Will R. Wood of Lafayette challenging the incumbent Crumpacker for the nomination. It recalls Crumpacker’s past statement about retirement after one term, and mentions party patience awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Congress
Crumpacker
Collaz
Warren Review
Republicans Criticize County Love Feast Editorial
In the Covington Friend a small group of Republicans and party workers are mocked for endorsing a county love feast. The piece argues genuine Republicans would meet loyal party members amicably, and claims the proposed event is a showy but harmful tactic.
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Covington
Political tensions rise in Fountain County circa 1910
A 1910 editorial warns that Fountain County democracy faces a volatile time as Democrats and Republicans contend for influence. It argues for genuine party virtue over personal gain and predicts a more assertive campaign with potential intra party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Fountain county Democrats name county ticket
Auditor confirms slate for clerk and treasurer with Will Gray Roy Sanders and others plus James Moran for recorder Elton McClure for commissioners Manford Livengood for superintendent Moran is new except Sanders while Republicans boast many potential state chairman candidates including Philip Darby George Canningham Joseph Barr and others
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Fountain County
Will Gray
Roy Sanders
Will BH. Thompson
James Moran
Attica
Elton McClure
James Copeland
Jame Waggoner
Manford Livengood
Mr. Moran
Col. Madden
Phllip Darby
George Canningham
Joseph Barr
John. C. Bill
Heimer
Arthur Stout
Newlin T. DePauw
Joseph Small
Albert A. Tripp
Piety
Dan Chapic
Rudolph Leeds
Bookwalter
Chas. F. Rewy
William Morches
Jet Moorman
John R. Bonnell
George ‘P. Haywey
Richard ‘Schaef
Jy Wood
Strong Man Poised to Lead Party to Victory
A confident leader emerges as the likely figure to steer the party to success in upcoming electoral battles, signaling a decisive shift in strategy and public messaging for the campaign.
Supplementary Farmer's Institute at Covireton
A supplementary Farmer's Institute will be held in Covireton on January 22. Several good instructors will attend, including Mrs. Henrieta W. Colvin and Prof. S. W. Connor of Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrieta W. Colvin
S. W. Connor
Purdue
New Christmas Tailored Articles Arrive at J Loeb's Stores
Fresh shipment includes new and handsome articles suitable for Christmas presents arriving at J Loeb’s Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Danville Welcomes Col Madden as Auction Headquarters
Col Claude Madden, famed for live stock and general auctions, will relocate to Danville Il and establish the city as his headquarters. Madden rising in rank among the leading figures of the Kingman Star and will operate from Danville now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Madden
Danville, Jr
Madden
Kngman
Kingman Electric Line Begins Operations
The first electric cars ran the two miles out of Kingman Saturday with Mr Peoples as motorman and Mr Burns as conductor. The round trip fare was 5 cents, signaling motor power machinery is ready to drive the line as construction continues eastward from Kingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Mr. Peoples
Burns
Phelps Bok Store Offers Sundries and Brac a Brac
Local shop Phelps Bok Store touts a wide line of sundries and bric a brac items ideal for gift giving with ample selection for holiday shoppers.
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Phelps’ Bok
Reverend Torr Leads Howard Chapel Meetings in Vermillion County
Services at Howard Chapel conducted by Rev. Torr with Miss Oliphant assisting have drawn the interest of the local farmers over two weeks. Meetings continue through next Sunday and many in the congregation may unite with the church. Oliphant will attend Dr Bassetts church in West Lafayette for a time beginning Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torr
Howard Chapel
Vermillion County
Miss Oliphant
Dr. Bassett
West Lafayette
Hog Barn Complex Shown At Bend Farm
Roy E. Smith, son-in-law of John Bilsland, built a 30 by 84 hog barn two miles north of town at the Bend farm. The modern structure features 10 and 15 foot posts, multiple feed rooms and passages, and up-to-date appliances for feed prep and conduct. Smith emphasizes Home-farm care and displays strong Christian scruples, aiding his reputation as a valuable citizen.
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Roy E. Smith
John Bilsland
Bend
Town
Roy. Ritue
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W. B. Coleman’s
Democratic
Sesirta
Ats
Institute At
Covireton
Danville, Ill
Kingman Line
Howard
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