Clover Leaf Bridge Disaster Over Wabash River
A Clover Leaf bridge over the Wabash at Silverwood near Cayuga collapsed late Saturday night. Eighteen freight cars and contents plunged into the river. the engine and caboose plus one car survived. No lives were lost. Engineers cite weakened span from cold weather. Wreckage set fire after removal of salvageable freight. damage about $30,000 with detours in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Silverwood
Cayuga
Bridge Gang
Clover Leaf Railroad
Clover Laaf
Big Four
Veedersburg
Place to Trade Offers Deep Reductions in Clothing
In this sale notice the store touts half price on ladies misses and children's cloaks and discounts on mens and young mens suits. Prices on blankets underwear and coats are cut with green stamps offered on purchases. Sale ends Saturday night.
First La Grippe Then Bronchitis Cures McCreary Woman
Mrs. W S Baily of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that turned to bronchitis and caused sleepless nights. A bottle of Poley’s Honey and Tar Compound gave relief and she was permanently cured. For sale by all druggists. The Republican office for job work.
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W.S Baily
McCreary
Poley
Candidate for Recorder Logan Etire Visits Warren County
Logan Etnire of Washing ton township Warren county visited the lower end of the county on primary campaign duties for the Saturday February 17th election. He is described as a qualified Republican candidate who has run before and has campaigned despite losing a leg in a childhood horse power accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan E. Etire
Washington Township
Warren County
Etnire
Etoire
Jurors Chosen for February Court Term
Jurors have been selected to serve during the February term. The grand jury will not be called unless trouble arises.
Grand Jury and Petit Jury Members Listed by Counties
The document lists Grand Jury members James W. Crane VanBuren Freeman Dice VanBuren Chas Loeb Logan Wm Hess Wabash Co CG Dunkle VanBuren John S Gray Jackson. It also lists Petit Jury members Stephen B. Allen Fulton Geo F Sines Millcreek Geo W Helms Shawnee Stewart Carwile Wabash John Dewlen Troy James M Archer Richland Stephen A Moore Rich and James L Allen Troy Oliver Bantz Troy Marion Abolt Richland Marion Cooper Cain Monroe Haas Rihland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Crane
VanBuren
Freeman Dice
Chas. Loeb
Logan
Wm. M. Hess
Wabash. Co
Dunkle
John S. Gray
Jackson
Stephen B. Allen
Fulton
Geo. F. Sines
Millcreek
Geo. W. Helms
Shawnee
Stewart Carwile
Wabash
John Dewlen
Troy
James M. Archer
Richland
Stephen A. Moore
Rich
James L. Allen
Oliver Bantz
Marion Abolt
Marion Cooper
Cain
Monroe Haas
Rihland
Prize State Lemon Tree At Philpotts Home
At E. M. Philpott’s home two miles west of Wallace a four year old lemon tree in a wooden bucket bears large fruit. In December and January five lemons ripened, one at 18 ounces and 11 inches in circumference, others around a pound. Mrs. Philpott used one for lemonade on January 28 and praised the fruit. The owners celebrate Hoosier excellence and invite laughs at the upcoming High School play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Philpott
Wallace
Philpott
Veteran banker Sampson Reed marks 86th birthday in city
Uncle Sampson Reed born February 6 1826 in Kentucky and long time Fountain County banker is confined to his home due tofeebleness. The obituary notes his rise from humble origins to wealth, his role in local development and the loyal friendships he formed.
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Sampson Reed
Kentucky
Reed
Fountain County
Commissioners Publish 1911 County Annual Statement
The Attica administration papers print an itemized 1911 county business report also listing delinquent tax figures. The document details salaries, offices, sheriff, surveyor, health, judges, and numerous county funds and disbursements totaling 85,800 99 in revenue with 40,653 1S receipts and a balance.
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Wagoner and
Copeland
Attica
Rahartis Lene
Rine
County Board of Review
Tech
Delige Tombe County Board of Trumney
Farmers’ Institute
Etbatyasripsie
Tps
ASV Hind Wa
A Warning Against Wet Feet Centers on Cough Remedies
The notice warns that wet feet and cold exposure can lead to throat lung infections and urges care for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing cough remedy and notes it is available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
All Drugeista
Public Sale of Horses and Cattle in Covington
P. J. McMahon to sell 100 head of choice horses and mules and 40 head of fine steers for feeding at his Covington barn on February 12, 1912. Promises good teams and drivers. see large bills for details.
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P. J. McMahon
Covington
Fountain County Teachers Meet Marks 29th Annual Session
The Common and High School teachers of Fountain County convene for their twenty ninth annual session today and tomorrow in the new High School auditorium. An interesting program features music by the C H S Glee Club and talks by Rev E W Strecker and Supt Tra Crash. The public is invited to attend all events.
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Tra
Rosary
C. H. S. Glee Club
Jonathan Rison
Education and music events with 1917 officers listed
Friday and Saturday cultural programs feature choirs and lectures led by Prof. W. W. Black and Pres. Jonathan Rigdon. Highlights include a Matinee Musicale, The Creative Impulse in Education, and The Spirit and Educational Significance of Manual and Industrial Training. Offiers for 1917 announced. Layton & Bilstand settlement requested.
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Jonathan Rigds
W. W. Black
Prof
Wow. Black
To Mothers in This Town Children Relief from Mother Gray
Delicate feverish and cross children find immediate relief with Mother Gray's sweet powders. They cleanse the stomach act on the liver and aid complaining children. A pleasant worm remedy. Sold by all druggists 25 cents Sample free Address A S Olmstead LeRoy NY
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A.S. Olmated
LeRoy, N, Y
Covington High School to Stage The Etonement of Bileo
Covington High School presents The Etonement of Bileo a high class farce on Friday February 9 at 8 pm Proceeds go to the high school library fund Public invited Admission 25 cents
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Covington High School
Bileo
Mrs J G Evans Visited Indianapolis As Guest
Mrs J G Evans spent Sunday in Indianapolis as a guest of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G., Evans
Indianapolis
Covington High to Host Veedersburg Basketball Game
Covington High School Bengal team meets Veedersburg High at the school gym this Saturday at 8 pm. Citizens urged to attend and support the team with a good crowd.
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Covington H. S
Veedersburg H. S
Will Save You Money In Wide Merchandise Lines
An ad touts low prices on a broad range of new reliable merchandise. It claims the store offers the best and latest assortment and invites shoppers to supply their wants from its lines to save money.
Methodist Sunday Services with Rev. W E McKenzie
Rev W E McKenzie of Indianapolis will fill the pulpit at the Methodist church next Sunday morning representing Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. In the evening he will preach on the theme At Last. A service is also planned at the Bend at 2 30 p m Sunday.
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Edward W. Strecker
Methodist Church
Strecker
Egypt
Lie
W. E. McKenzie
D. D
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Bend
Boord Buys Layton and Bilsland Grocery Store
Paul Boord has purchased the Layton and Bilsland grocery store on Fourth Street and is in possession. Layton and Bilsland have run a large patronage, with Bilsland planning to buy a farm and move in the spring.
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Paul Boord
Layton & Bilsland
Fourth Street
Mr. Boord
Mr. Bilsland
Appointed Notary Ed Daller Ready to Serve
Mrs. Ed Daller of Foster has qualified as a Notary Public and is prepared to handle all notary business that may arise.
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Ed. Daller
Foster
Relief Corps Offices Elected
Relief Corps reports delayed due to illness of Press Correspondent. At the December meeting officers were chosen: President Mrs Laura Little Senior Vice Mrs G W Boyd Junior Vice Mrs Blythe Chaplain Mrs Ann Martin Treasurer Mrs Geo Martin Secretary Mrs Grace Starkey Conductress Mrs Lam Bowell. They were installed January 1912. The corps reports good conditions, new members, and a commitment to Fraternity Charity and Loyalty.
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Laura Little
G. W. Boyd
Blythe. Chapain
Ann Martin
Geo. Martin
Grace Stark
Lam Bowell
Relief Corps
Geo. Boughner
How Cold Affects The Kidneys
Cold can congest the kidneys and increase their workload, risking serious trouble and disease such as Bright's. The ad urges avoiding cold for sensitive kidneys and promotes Foley Kidnay Pile Tonie as a timely remedy available through druggists.
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Bright
Foley Kidnay Pile
Meekness and Its Legacy Sermon at First Presbyterian
The church will host morning preaching on Meekness and Its Legacy by the pastor. An evening talk titled Who Was Prisoner Herod or John will follow. Also announced is the McMahon Horse and Cattle Sale on Monday February 12 at Covington.
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Herod
John
Covington
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Republican Office For
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Mrs. Hol
Dalier Sellzor
Covington B.D
Balance Co
Teachers Meet
C.H. S. Glee Club
E. W. Strecker
H. K. Fox
Annou
Bells of
Seville
C.H. S. Girl's
Pres
Jénathan Rigdon
Ellen
C.is
Piano Solo
Girue
da’ Albert
Miss Bil
Board
Livenssood
Matinee Musicale
Russell Richerson
Jonathan Rigdon
Charles Denton
Nora Lowder
Della McCauley
J. A. Wart
Layton & Bilstand
Basket Ball
Methodist
First Presbyterian Church
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