Indiana Tax Bill Faces Public Scrutiny And Debate
The bill aims to legalize private contracts for tax assessment of omitted property across Indiana counties, shifting some duties from local offices to a State Auditor. Advocates say it reduces burdens and ensures accountability, while critics warn of political power, potential abuses, and impact on taxpayers.
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the Star
Sherrick
Toap
Meneiite
Nut
Rockefeller
Sterrick
Indiana
Auditor of State
Jocsi
State Board of Tax Commissioners
4S County
State
Jackson and Brown Wed Quietly at Purley Home
Purley Jackson and Lucy Brown were quietly married at the bride’s parents’ home one mile west of Cates Indiana last Sunday at 3 p.m. Reverend P W Walthail of Covington officiated. The groom is the son of Thomas Jackson and the bride is the daughter of Peter and Anna Brown. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents who plan to move to St Joseph. Mr Jackson will join his father in law’s grocery business in St Joseph.
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Purley Jackson
Lucy Brown
Cates
Ind
W. Walthail
Covington
Thomas Jackson
Peter
Anna Brown
St. Joseph
Jackson
Card of Thanks for Hazel Rovse
We express sincere thanks to the many kind neighbors and friends who aided us with sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our daughter Miss Hazel Rovse. Andrew J. Rovse and Family.
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Miss Hazel
Andrew J. Rovse
Mrs Charlotta Dice Dies After Three Week Illness
Mrs Charlotta Dice of Veedersburg, wife of Henry Dice, died Tuesday from pneumonia at age 75 years 1 month 21 days after a three week illness. She was born in Ohio and wed Sept 4 1470 in this county. Surviving children are Mrs Nila Marshal, Mrs Alice Meffett, and Freeman Dice. Funeral at Bonebrake Corner church with Rev Mater officiating, burial in Bonebrake cemetery.
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Charlotta Dice
Henry Dice
Veedersburg
Ohio
Nila Marshal
Alice Meffett
Freeman Dice
Francis S. Dice
Ceina A
J. W. Gookings
Letter List for Week Ending February 1905
The column lists correspondents including Miss Cora Rabb Fountain Prentice Beckie and Clarence Catre Jeesia Grant and notes an advertised item requested by F. W. Boyd P. M. for the period ending February 1905.
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Cora Rabb
Fountain
Prentice Beckie
Clarence Catre
Jeesia Grant
Death of Hazel Royse Aged 14 in Lower Warren County
Hazel Royse daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew J Royse of Lower Warren County died Friday morning after a long illness from typhoid fever at her parents home. Funeral services were conducted by T S Hutson from the Danville road residence Sunday at 2 30 interment in Mound cemetery. The family and friends extend sympathies in this sad hour.
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Hazel
Andrew J. Royse
Warren County
T 8S Hutson
Danville Road
Mound
Clem Blythe announce partnership in Danville business
C E Buyrar and J F Clem announce purchase of half interest in Clem Bros feed barn moving vans and business at Hazel and South streets Danville inviting Covington friends to use their services for feeding horses moving households or any movable items.
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Hazel and
Suth Streets
Danville
Covington
C. E. Buyrar
J. F. Clem
Trustee Cates of Fulton town ship transacted business
Fulton township trustee Cates conducted business through Wednesday, proceeding with official duties amid routine township matters and local governance.
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Cates
Fulton Township
Indiana Oregon Gold Mining Company and county party notes
A Coventryish local column discusses the Indiana-Oregon Gold Mining Company forming with one million shares to mine in Oregon, led by G W Williams and others, with twenty cents per share initial sale and a Denver engineer overseeing. The piece also previews county political contests in Fountain County, naming nominees and potential candidates for auditor clerk and sheriff, urging strong Republican nominations and noting Democratic efforts to regain control.
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Gray
Veedersburg
Billy Thompson
Troy
John R DeHaven
Bob Miller
Jackson
Troy Township
DS Ferguson
Jackson Township
General Assembly
Walter E Fink
Covington
Oregon
O. Trescott
Denver
Colorado
G. W. Williams
B. F. Lindley
J. K. Zinn
M. H. Hill
O. P. Lewis
S. C. Trescott
Abner Graves
Democratic Trustees to Name Township Superintendent
The township trustees hold a Democratic majority and will select a superintendent if no hitch delays. A strong pool of Fountain County educators is mentioned including James Wilkinson, C R Walker, Prof Fmk, MF Livengood and others, with Joseph W Wilkey currently filling the office.
Kent Hannah Married in Danville Celebration
Kent Hannah and Jane Devlin were married at Danville Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Hannah will reside on the Kent farm near State Tyne. The couple’s friends wish them enduring happiness.
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Wens Hannah
State Life
Jane Devlin
Danville
Mer
Hannah
Kent Farm
State Tyne
Harness and Notion Store Opens in City Market
D W Hayes and Lavine purchased the James P Price store and added a line of light and heavy handmade harnesses. The store also offers notions and repairs done promptly and neatly with a full range of articles available.
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D. W. Hayes
Lavine
James P. Price
Thes
Indiana Agricultural Bill Prompts Farmers Support Push
Representative Colvert introduces a bill for 825000 yearly for Indiana agricultural experiments with 15000 government match, to be run under the Agricultural Department at Purdue. Funds include 5000 for dairy, 5000 for corn, and 5000 for experimental feeding. Supporters argue state farming values would rise. Illinois gains cited show substantial crop improvements from similar research.
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Colvert
Indiana
Colvert Friday
Purdue
Michigan
Ohio
Kentuck
Ilinois
Illinois
Wuh
Commissioners Court Grants Liquor Licenses and Plans Ditch and Highway Action
At the February meeting the Commissioners approved liquor licenses for Henry B Clickner and William E Rusk of Veedersburg for one year. They ordered preliminary steps to form a public ditch in Davis township and appointed Elisha Wann and Robt Walker as justices of the peace, and Edward Lewis as constable in Fulton township. Viewers George Pursey Otto Watrick and Alpha Bever were named to vacate a highway in Jackson township with viewing set for February 23 and report at the next regular meeting. A highway was ordered established between Fountain and Parke counties.
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Henry B Clickner
William E Rusk
Veedersburg
Davis Township
Elisha Wann
Fulton
Rob’t Walker
Logan
Edward Lewis
Fulton Township
George Pursey
Otto Watrick
Alpha Bever
Jackson Township
Fountain
Parke
Former Citizen Harris Harbert Dies at 73 in Illinois
Harris Harbert, 73, died Tuesday at his home near Alvin Illinois from heart disease after a hearty meal. Born in Pickaway County Ohio he moved to Covington early life. He married Mary Morris and had five children three sons and two daughters. his wife died years ago. Funeral and burial were held Friday with brothers including Isaac and other relatives attending.
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Harris Harbert
Alvin
Isaac
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