Republicans Unite In County Campaign Preparations
Fountain county Republicans report harmony and cooperation after a series of meetings. Precinct committees for Jackson, Millcreek, Fulton, Wabash, Troy, Van Buren, Cain, Richland, Davis, Logan, Shawnee form the county committee. Andrew Marshall chairs the initial gathering. O W McNughey named county chairman. A T Claypool becomes vice chairman. L O Marshall selected secretary and W W Layton treasurer. Obituary notes May Louise Hull, long-time educator and writer, dies at 65, survived by two sons and a daughter.
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Fountain County
Jacksonr
Horace Weaver
F.C. Starnes
Millcweek
William Coats
Harvey Newuam
Ra Bonebrake
Fulton
Jos. Starkey
Albert West
Wabash
Thomas Rowell
H. E. Rhodes
Troy
James Parrott
Sproson Wilson
Paul Board
Clarence Nelson
VanbBuren
Dan. W. Carpenter
Roy Cl
Sterling Doster
Shawnee
H. R. Conover
Thos. Cox
Veedersburg Opera House
Horn
Andrew Marshall
Harry Ross
T. A. Clifton
Veedersburg
A. T. ‘Claypool
Marshall
Hon. L. O. Marshall
W. W. Layton
Covington
Opera House
Democrats in County Party Divisions End in New Leadership
Bitter fights across precincts and meetings end with Frank Macoughtry reelected as county chairman after a chaotic struggle between Yount McCoughtry and Gray Schwin factions. Thomas Dotson becomes vice chairman. James Copeland secretary. H E Mayer treasurer as old guard maintains influence.
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Gray-Schwin
Yount-Macoughry
Col
Yount-Mccoughtry
Tom Dotson
Veedersburg
Gray Schwin
James Copeland
van Buren
Attica
Macoughtry
Caesars
Democratic
Yount Macoughtry
Democratic Organization
Frank Macoughtry
Thomas Dotson
H. E. Mayer
Mail Carriers Will Fly And The Air Age
An optimistic notice extols air travel for mail and progress. It promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung diseases as the popular remedy, citing Mrs J F Davis of Stickney Carper Me and offering bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with a free sample at Irvin & Willard's.
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Uncle Sam
Dr. King
America
Irvin & Willard’s
Storm Clouds Signal Shelter as Skies Darken
ominous storm clouds warn residents to seek shelter before the weather clears. authorities urge precaution amid approaching front and potential heavy rain. local officials monitor conditions and advise checking updates for further instructions.
Firemen's Ball Planned by City Fire Department
The city fire department will host a fireman ball at the Armory hall on Wednesday evening February 14 with admission one dollar. Proceeds fund a reserve for modern firefighting equipment. The department aims to attract broad attendance and support for this annual event.
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Armory Hall
Half Price Knits at Saturday Store Event
Store offers half price on all ladies misses and child sweater coats and any ladies or misses tailored suit. On Saturday customers may select any item from these lines and pay one half of the listed price.
Aged Covington Woman Die. Mrs Angeline Butt Passes
Angeline Elizabeth Danforth Butt died January 23 1912 in St Paul Minnesota at age 79 years 10 months and 12 days. She was born March 11 1832 in Liverpool Newark and lived in Covington for over fifty years. She married George Butt in Covington March 25 1858 and is survived by four children Frank Butt Ollie Houpt Mrs Lucas and Werter Butt, with many grandchildren and siblings. Burial was in Mt Hope cemetery beside her husband after a brief service at the M E church conducted by Dr Powell.
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May Louise Hull
Alfred A
Margaret Hull
Madison County
Ohio
Geo. P. Smith
Claude F. Smith
Nathan Wolfe
Afred A
Anna Glover
Milton B
Byron
Grant Hull
Ben
Wolfe
Methodist Church
Mechanicsburg
George Butt
Plora M. Lucas
St. Paul
Minnesota
Covington
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Angeline Elizabeth Danforth
Liverpool
Newark
Fontain County
Lucas
Chicago
M. Board
M. E
Powell
Mt. Hope
Grail Organized at Methodist Church I Youth Group
Dr. Percey F. Powell led a campaign week activity at the Methodist church closing Monday night with a new society named the Holy Grail. About forty young men joined, committing to mental and physical development through the group’s aims and potential community impact.
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Percey F. Powell
Methodist Church
the Holy Grail
Carpet Stock Draws Attention With Wide Window Shades
Local retailer urges readers to inspect a complete stock of carpets waiting rugs fillings linoleum curtain materials and window shades promising big savings and value.
Covington High to Stage The Elopement of Ellen
Covington High School presents The Elopement of Ellen, a high class farce comedy, Friday evening to raise funds for the school library. Admission 25 cents. The show has been successfully staged by many high schools and invites the public to support a worthy cause.
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Covington High School
Ellen
What Makes a Woman and the Power of Bitters
A local testimonial extols a tonic called Bitters as a foundation for womanly health. It claims 120 pounds of bone and mine without health and strength yields no woman, while Bitters can dispel fainting spells dizziness weakness and nervousness. Eliza Pool from DePew Oklahoma praises the medicine for improving her well being.
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Eliza Pool
DePew
Okla
Irvin & Willard
Saturday Specials On Furniture and Fabrics Sale
16 yds heavy 44- inch muslin priced at 1.00 per yard and 135 yds Sic bleached muslin at 1.00. Flannelettes all colors 7c yard. 69 cents for $1.00 fleeced house dresses. Goods on sale all day Saturday with Green stamps offered with each purchase.
Purdue Special Here Show Visits Covington Station
A Purdue University exhibit car tours over two hundred towns on the New York Central line. It will stop at Covington Big Four station from 7 16 p m February 7 to 12 17 the next day open to the public. In charge are J F Mulligan and Robert Falls Purdue graduates noted for agricultural finance and expertise.
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Purdue
New York Central
Covington
Messrs
J. F. Mulligan
Robert Falls
Insect Bite Costs Leg in Boston Man Incident
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. Bucklen's Arnica Salve should be applied promptly to kill poison and prevent inflammation, swelling, and pain from stings and bites. Also helps with burns boils ulcers piles eczema and bruises. Only 25 cents at Irwin & Willard's.
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Boston
Irwin & Willard’s
McMahon Sale At Farm Feed Yard Near Office
Farmer McMahon announces a big sale at the feed yard near his office. Local ranchers and neighbors are invited to view livestock and feed offerings.
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McMahon
Real Estate and Personal Property Sale Advertised
A sale opens Saturday February at 1 00 a m offering a lot of choice real estate and personal property with bargains advertised. See the large bill.
Local Store Advertises New Reliable Merchandise
An advertisement promises a wide selection of new reliable merchandise at the lowest prices. It claims the store carries the best and latest assortment to attract customers.
A Warning Against Wet Feet Leads to Cough Remedy
A pasting warns of wet feet causing throat and lung infections like bronchitis or pneumonia. It urges careful watching of children and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy, noting it soothes inflamed membranes and speeds healing. Jos. Hendricks, son of the late Hank Hendricks, stays at home indicating future plans.
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Foley
All Drugema
Jos. Hendricks
Hank Hendricks
California
Jericho Leaves touted as a cure all laxative
An advertisement extols Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a gentle, natural laxative stronger than drugs. It claims they cleanse the system without irritation and soothe intestinal tissues, with a mail order sale from The Jericho Leaves Importing Co. in Buffalo, New York.
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Holy Land
Jericho
River Jordan
U.S
Ing Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S A
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Grail
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Riverview
Covington, Ind
William W. Aspinwall
Elmore
West
Washington Street
North West Corner Square, Covington, Ind
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