Local News and Sales Notes from Danville Area
Daily Gist reports small items from Danville and vicinity. Mentions Miss Lottie Jones visiting Miss Emily Jones and Ellen’s elopement at the school building Friday night. Notes judge Schoonover and wife visiting Attica. John F. Davies in Hillsboro area. McMahon Horse and Mule Sale on Feb 12. Noah Yeegarden from Veedersburg. Merryaan Bros. meat market oyster ad. George Jackson returned from Chicago trip. mail route workers endure cold weather. Mrs Martin Clark team to be sold. Arthur Carpenter relocating to Bloomington. B F Lindley of Fulton visiting Danville.
McMahon’s sale lists 40 head of fine 2 year cattle
McMahon’s sale on February 12 features 40 head of high quality two year old steers. Rural Mail Carriers Association of Fountain County holds its annual meeting in Veedersburg on Lincoln’s birthday February 12 with Harry Evans of the city as president. Lincoln’s birthday events, local politics, and community notes fill this week’s items.
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McMahon
Fountain County
Wil
Veedersburg
Lincoln
Harry Evans
McMahon Horse Sale At Feed Yard Monday
Farmers and buyers prepare for the McMahon Horse Sale at the feed yard near the office. Goods include work horses mules and drivers. Miss Bessie Duncan Sigmond wed Jess VanMeter at the Schwelig home with Rev Strecker officiating. couple to reside in Champaign Illinois.
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McMahon
McMahon Horse Sale
Bessie Duncan Sigmond
Henry Schwelig
B. W. Strecker
Jess VanMeter
Champaign
Injury Hits Margarette McComas Playing at Home
Little Margarette McComas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred McComas, fractured her right arm above the wrist Tuesday afternoon when her weight pulled her wrist as she dropped to the floor. Dr Hicks set the limb.
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Margarette McComas
Wilfred McComas
Dr. Hicks
Five Room Cottage with Cistern and Outbuildings
The circuit court opened Monday for February term with many cases on the docket but none of grave public importance. Warren County Republicans plan a county primary on Saturday the 17th to nominate a treasurer recorder sheriff surveyor coroner and two commissioners.
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Warren County
Covington Home and Lots for Immediate Sale in Emporia
Home at N W corner Liberty and Heights streets Emporia Kansas on the market for immediate sale at 2900 dollars with both lots or 1800 dollars without one lot. Terms or cash. No encumbrances. Quick replies requested. W F Stilwell Emporia Kansas.
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N. W
Liberty and Heighthsts
W. F. Stilwell
Emporia
Kansas
For Sale Farms in Fountain and Adjoining Counties
Covington and Hillsboro basket ball teams split honors. Hillsboro defeated Covington 42 to 17 at Covington, then Covington beat Hillsboro 24 to 17 at Hillsboro. Strong footing at Hillsboro slowed Covington in the first game. O M Gardner Covington Ind.
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Fountain
O. M. Gardner
Covington, Ind
Covington
Hillsboro
Sacred Concert by Matinee Musicale at M E Church
The Matinee Musicale presented a sacred concert Sunday evening at the M E church to a splendid audience. About twenty five ladies formed the Matinee Miracle and earned praise for their musical talent and charitable effort. The event was free and highly enjoyed by all in attendance.
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M. E
Elopement of Ellen Featured as High Class Comedy
note M Boord's new ad in this issue. J F Klage left Illinois for a few days this week. Mrs J W Price visits Mrs B S Kaufman. Hear the high class comedy Elopement of Ellen tonight. For rent a house barn and orchard half a mile east of Covington KE. Vaughn Flora became Deputy Clerk after Miss Morris vacated the post.
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Ellen
Covington
Vaughn Flora
Miss Morris
Local notes from Covington and nearby towns
James Welch and wife enjoy a month in Florida and southern points. Mr and Mrs J W Price purchase Lew Nebeker property at Fourth and Jefferson and plan return to Covington in spring. Dr Spinning attends Michigan City death of mother in law Mrs Kruger. Col A G Madden sells residence on East Liberty to Charles Printy and plans move to Covington then farm near Kingman.
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James Welch
Florida
Southern Points
J. W. Price
Lew Nebeker
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Covington
Spinning
Michigan City
Kruger
Col
A. G. Madden
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio advertised. Endorsers Walding Kienan and Marvin of Toledo declare Cheney honest and capable. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Also promotes Halt's family pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Walding
Halt
Money to Loan on Covington Farm Property
Mrs. William Hunter of Covington R F C No 7 seeks a loan of 1000 on farm property. Claud Doan now oversees the Redden store after completing the transfer and closing the deal.
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William Hunter
Covington R. F. C
Claud Doan
Redden
Williamsport Visitors and Attica Men Call on Reed Family
Mrs. J. B. Stinespring of Williamsport spent Sunday with cousin T. A. Clifton and family. Dan C. Reed and Herman Briggs of Attica visited their uncle Sampson Reed who is confined to his residence during the cold days.
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J. B. Stinespring
Williamsport
T. A. Clifton
Dan C. Reed
Herman Briggs
Attica
Sampson Reed
Local notes and business updates from Danville area
Good coal advertised for Ohio and Indiana markets with advance orders to Carey Young & Co. Mrs. Manly Jones improving in Danville hospital after eye injury. Charley Baldwin, city treasurer, recovering from a fall near the telephone office stairs. Merryman's Meat Market offers top hides prices. John E Martin takes over a North Vermillion street painting and paper business with upstairs rooms for lodging and downstairs shop. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder relief.
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Ohio
Indiana
Carey, Young & Co
John E Martin
Vermillion Street
Danville
Ill
H. O. Townsley
Martin
Patent remedy promises cures and health restores
The advertisement claims the product will cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up worn tissues and eliminate excess uric acid causing rheumatism Prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes and restore health and strength refuse substitutes.
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Bright
Jaco' Miigel Dies Sudden in City Home
Jacob Hugel born Chicago June 24 1854 dies at home in eastern city area from heart failure after years with locomotor ataxy. Survived by Olive r Traliinger his wife and five children four of whom live in Canada Kansas and locally. Funeral today at 10 a m Mt Hope burial. BE Board Home Pealer ad at end.
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Jaco’ Miigel
Jacob Hugel
Chicago
Oliver Traliinger
Canada
Kansas
Mt. Hope
For Sale or Trade Second Hand Burner
Advertisement offers a second hand hard coal burning burner for sale at a cheap price and invites trade offers. Apply at this office.
Epidemic of Coughing Sweeps Through Community
An epidemic of coughing affects residents including the young and elderly. Children suffer most as the strain spreads. Fotey's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick safe cure for colds and coughs with no opium and is claimed to be safe by all druggists.
Jericho Leaves Claim Constipation Cure
An advertisement extols Jericho Leaves from Holy Land shrubs as a natural laxative. It promises gentle cleansing without irritation, notes pleasant taste and healthful effects, and offers mail order purchase with money refund if unsatisfied. Contains misspellings and archaic wording.
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Holy Land
Jericho
U.S
Mporting Ca
Baffaiea
Myl U.S
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Covineton
Lottie Jones
Danville, Ts
Emily Jones
Judge Schoonover
John F. Daviiges
McMahon Horse
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Noah Yeegarden
Veedersbure
Merryaan Bros. Meat Market
George Jackson
Chicizo
Arthur Carpenter Bas
Richland Township
Bloomington
B. F. Lindley
Fulton
Danville, Ill
Kea
Eli Stansbury
A. T. Livengood
Indianapolis
W. J. Lippert
Canton
Joes McCoy
Coronel Sentman
Montgomery County
John Vanlock
Third Street
John
Wn. McClerg
North West Corner Square
Laura Ward
Lena Harmon
Bargais
E. M. Board
Bargain
M. Boord
J. F. Klage
Illinois
8S. C. Kaufman
Castori
Mound City
Rainier’s Pharmacy
Fletcher
Manly Jones
Charley’ Baldwin
Merryman’s
Foley
BE. M. Board
The
Home Pealer
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
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