Ex Trustee S J Purnell Defends Township Finances in Open Letter
Ex Trustee of VanBuren Township, S J Purnell, writes to defend his handling of funds and explain auditor reports. He argues payments to John Meeker and others were prudent, denies graft, claims better bookkeeping would help the state, and cites Attorney General James Bingham’s explanation of broad complaint filings amid statute deadlines.
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VanBuren Township
Accenting Board
S. J Purnell
VanBouren Township
Cape
Justice of the
Closs Roads
James Sanger
John Meeker
Mr. Lunlow
Sam
Frustrations Over Case Filings and Siren Mail Letters
The document recounts complaints dictated and mailed, noting humiliation and perceived injustice to trustees. It emphasizes understanding the circumstances of case receipt, denies intentional embarrassment, and thanks friends for advice while urging fair judgment and the golden rule. Also mentions overcoats at J Loeb’s Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immane
Paspare
James Bingham
J. Lavion
Attica to Vote on Dry Law Change
Attica plans a local option election under the new dry law after petitioning the board of commissioners. Sentiment is divided as to the outcome with elections called across dry areas. A farm sale by McMahon and Peters is advertised for Saturday February 18 in the same city.
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Attica
Board of Commissioners
McMahon and Peters
New lace and embroidery line at The Leader store
Spring preview offers a complete line of laces insertions and embroideries in fine fabrics. Targeted at housewives graduates brides and thoughtful shoppers with affordable prices and Green Trading Stamps on all purchases. Merryman Bros offers top prices for hides.
New High School Building Nears Completion
The new high school building is practically completed and will be turned over to the board this week by Boggs and Wertz contractors. The project progressed slowly but steadily and, once furnished, will be ready for school use, greatly enhancing convenience and comfort for students and teachers in the city.
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Boggs and Wertz
Popular Voting Contest Promises Grand Prizes and Coupons
The Republican launches a large scale voting contest in which seventeen prizes exceed one thousand dollars in value led by a $400 Oakland piano. Merchants supply coupons and vote bonuses with purchases, inviting nominations and early participation.
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Mybody
Oakland
Will Dr Stearns apologize to men's meeting at church
The Sunday afternoon address was vigorous with clear cut statements and opposition from some men on Monday. Dr. Stearns plans to apologize at a men only meeting at the Presbyterian church at 2 30 in the afternoon.
Backlen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Burn and Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Backlen’s Arnica Salve as a fast healer for burns cuts scalds wounds ulcers boils felons eczema and skin eruptions. It claims remarkable results and urges readers to try it for 25 cents at all dealers.
Public Farm Sale At Covington On Feb 18 1911
Having quit farming and surrendered barn possession at land Ist the sale will be at Mc Mahon's feed yard Covington Saturday Feb 18 1911. It promises to be among the region's largest farm sales this year with 25 horses 8 cows hogs poultry farming implements wagons harness and 20 tons of bran and middlings offered.
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Lan Ist
McMahon
Covington
Covington Considers Vote on Saloons
Petitions circulate as city may vote again if the option bill passes. Public opinion is divided on the outcome. Temperance advocates push hard while shoppers note affordable boys' overcoats at J. Loeb's Stores.
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Temperance
Merchants Form Covington Business Mens Association
City merchants organized under Mayor T. H. McGeorge to create the Covington Business Mens Association. The group aims at concerted action protection and welfare for the city and trade. M. Board was elected president Peter Ost vice president T. H. McGeorge secretary and John Peters treasurer. A constitution bylaws set monthly meetings in City Hall.
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T. H. McGeorge
Covington
M. Board
Presdent
Peter Ost
Sect
John Peters
Treas
Handsome Cloaks Discount at J Loeb’s Store
Public sales indicate farmers and general public prepare for the season. The winter has been favorable for work, prompting shoppers to act on now available offers and prepare for the coming season.
Discount Sale At J Loebs Stores Reported
Sullivan county news notes W T Mellett of Sullivan visited the city Tuesday then proceeded to Indianapolis. A separate judicial district for Sullivan county is under discussion with Will supporting the move. Merry Man meat market boasts strong bulk purchases. Mrs William McComas journeys to Veedersburg Tuesday to join a new laundry opened there run by Ora Ehs with LaBan supplying the equipment.
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W. T. Mellett
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Sullivan County
Will
William McComas
Veedersburg
LaBan
Ora Ehs
Denison auditor Gray linked to salary bill lobbying
Merryman Bros. paid the highest cash prices for hides as Auditor Gray spends weeks in Denison and Indianapolis lawmakers, pushing for a higher auditor salary and other actions that raise concerns. The public funds are used to work at home, while Nap Cardiff notes the office should be a public trust. Shaff's meat market on the North Side advertises 15 cents per pound for hinds.
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Gray
Denison
Indianapolis
Nap Cardiff
Shaff’'s
North Side
How to Cure Chronic Colds and Bronchitis
A Bluevale Ontario item reports a two year chronic cold and bronchitis case improving after VINOL. The testimonial credits cod liver and tonic iron as curative, presenting VINOL as a constitutional remedy not a cough syrup, with a money back guarantee.
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Bluevale
Ont
Manford C- VanDorn
Ton
Tad
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County Board of Education
Fountain County
Jeading
Veederaburg
Lawsship
Bingham
J. Loeb’s
Eupope
the Leader, Inc
Merryman Bros
J. Loeb
E. Rainier
G. Beckett
M. Mayer
Phelps Book Store
Grace L Metzger
John McDonald
A. Lemp
Dr. Stearns
Staggers Skeptics
J Loeb’'s
Merryman
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