War Against Consumption A Plea for Aid in Covington
Under Covington Civic League auspices a lecture by Dr. J N Hurty of the State Board of Health addressed causes and prevention of smallpox diphtheria pneumonia consumption and yellow fever He shown the disease toll and urged outdoor exercise cleanliness and fresh air noting a state sanitarium would help The Danville Bally Democrat reports neighboring efforts led by Dr George W Webster and Dr J W Pettit to launch a campaign against the white plague emphasizing prevention through air cleanliness and exercise Pettit demonstrates TB care in a tented colony
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Covington
Indiana
Harty
Danville
Pettit
Oyster Supper by Pocahontas Lodge Planned Feb 22
The ladies of Pocahontas lodge invite the public to an oyster supper in the Glasscock room recently used by Covington Supply Company. The event is set for Friday evening February 22 with proceeds aiding lodge activities. Committee urges attendance.
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Pocahontas Lodge
Glasscock
Covington Supply Company
Stroke Saps Local Resident nicknamed Swede
Frank McMahon known as Swede among friends suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday evening. The entire left side was affected and at first recovery seemed unlikely. His condition has improved and recovery is expected.
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Frank McMahon
Old Soldier John P Bray Dies at County Farm
John P Bray an old soldier of the 5th U S Infantry died at the county farm early Saturday morning. He was about seventy two and formerly lived in Cain township. A Bellon honored member, his remains were taken to M Boards for services by the G A R Post with Rev Palmer officiating Sunday at 4 p m followed by interment in Mt Hope cemetery on G A R lots.
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John P. Bray
U. S. Infantry
Cain Township
M. Board
G. A. R. Post
Palmer
Mt Hope Cemetery
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Oliver Boord
Mr and Mrs Oliver Boord of this city celebrated their golden wedding at home last Friday with an elaborate dinner. The couple, long-time county residents, have eight children all living, with most grandchildren and invited guests joining the reunion. Attica guests included Charles W Zeigler and family T R Zeigler Will Zeigler M VanDeveeter Henry Low Sr and the Zeiler store family.
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Oliver Boord
Attica
Charles W. Zeigler
T. R. Zeigler
Wi'l Zeigler
M. VanDeveeter
Henry Low Sr
Zeiler
Red Men Powwow Promises Big Attica Celebration
The Attica Press reports the Red Men plan a late August powwow with large crowds. Committees have been chosen including Merchants' Association members to handle operations and hospitality for visiting guests from Lafayette Crawfordsville Terre Haute and other cities.
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Attica
Attica Press
Merchants’ Association
Merchant’s Association
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Terre Haute
Attics
Man Unconscious After Viaduct Accident at City Ridge
Thadeus Collyer was struck by a heavy beam at a under construction viaduct when a mooring chain parted. He fell thirty five feet, suffered scalp wounds and bruises, but remained unconscious only until Saturday evening and is now improving. Fellow worker Tom Allen narrowly escaped injury.
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Thadeus Collyer
Collyer
C. W. Crok
Editor Staley of Tipton Advocate Dies at 62
Staley, longtime Tipton Advocate editor and Indiana newspaper figure, died Monday from Brights disease at age sixty two. He had been a central voice in the local press and a familiar name in Tipton.
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W Hz. Staley
Tipton
Two Covington and Danville Couples Wed by Justice
Justice James G. Payton presided in his matrimonial department as Arthur Ramsey and Della Dison of Covington wed at 3 p.m. John Conrad and Jennie Belangee of Danville also married at 10 a.m. in the Danville Press report.
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James G. Payton
Arthur Ramsey
Della Dison
Covington
John Conrad
Jennie Belangee
Danville
Danville Press
Two Months Needed for Crawfordsville Line Progress
The Indianapolis and Crawfordsville traction company works on a twenty car gravel train at the east end of the line. Wiring from Crawfordsville to Lizon is finished and tires nearly all distributed. Two months of fair weather should complete the road for traffic.
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Indianapolis and
Crawfordsville
Old Sword Returns Sought From 63rd Indiana In War History
Hardy M Conover of Shawnee learned that Hon Andy Marshall held the old sword worn by William Conover his grandfather in the early war days. Captain William Conover led Co H 63rd Indiana but resigned due to age. Conover pursues the award and Marshall is expected to turn it over to the captain’s grandson.
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Hardy M. Conover
Shawnee
Andy Marhall
William Conover
Hardy
Wm. Conover
Co. H
63Rd Inediana
Conover
Marshall
Rev Palmer Delivers Interesting Address At Rebekah Meeting
The Rev Palmer spoke at a Wednesday meeting of the order of Rebekahs held in the Odd Fellows hall. The social gathering was enjoyed by the lodge and its friends.
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Palmer
Order of Rebekas
Odd Fellows Hall
Lodge
Ice harvest fills local ice houses at good quality
The recent cold spell allowed local ice dealers to store a large quantity of ice of good quality. Messrs Hunter Franklin Merryman Shaff and others filled their ice houses, likely lowering prices versus last season.
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Hunter
Franklin
Merryman
Shaff
Foster prepares strong amateur baseball club for season
Millard Heckett states Foster will field one of the fastest strongest all round amateur clubs in the state. Financial backing is secured to start the team, with matchups already arranged against top amateur clubs in the state.
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Millard Heckett
Foster
Club Entertained by Mrs Schuyler Rhodes
Mrs Schuyler Rhodes hosted the Ladies Club on Friday with a cordial gathering and refreshments. Attendees included Mess James Wess Sprankle Charles Sawyer James Barkley James Taylor Veedersburg Wil Ree Jancoe Webner Ole Isley Nave Davisoon Mahlon Bodine Mattie Johnson Emma Keefer Isa Sprankle Isabell Sprankle Carson Keefer Ellenise Keefer Charley Davison Gordon Taylor and Gordon Weber.
Missionary Board Calls Archdeacon Walton to Missouri
A special meeting of the Episcopal missionary board at Schuyler memorial house considered offering the archdeacon post to Rev. William W. Walton of Indianapolis Indiana. Walton, previously archdeacon in Georgia under Bishop Bennett, is thought likely to accept and could lead strong work for Missouri.
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Episcopal Missionary Board
Schuyler Memorial House
William W. Walton
Indianapolis
Ind
Walton
Francis
Georgia
Missouri
Globe Democrat
Hughes Layton union solemnized in Foster January 31 1907
William M Hughes Jr of Foster and Mary Layton youngest daughter of Smith Layton of Dresser wed by Justice Allen Grant in Danville Illinois. Bride long cared for her ill half brother Harvey Layton and will live on the Dreyer Layton farm with her father joining them.
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William M. Hughes Jr
Foster
William Hughes
Mack
Mary Layton
Smith Layton
Dresser
Justice Allen Grant
Danville
Harvey Porter Layton
Yeddo Bank Burglary Blows Safe in Kingman Branch
A bank safe at Yeddo, tied to Kingman roo and McCord’s bank, was blown by two blasts early Wednesday. The explosion wrecked the safe front and damaged the store, with at least $2000 rumored stolen. Insurance covers losses. timing aligns with 12 55 and expert work implied. A job ad follows.
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George Lines
Yeddo
Lines
Yedda Bank
Rooe and McCord’s Bank
Kingman
Methodist Church Announces Next Week Services
Special meetings planned with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m The morning topic The Important Purchase and prohibited Sale The evening topic Hearing With Heed Epworth League meeting Sunday at 6 15 pm Lula Schwin president Mable Pratter vice president Young people invited
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Epworth League
Lula Schwin
Mable Pratter
The Man That Wins
A motivational exhortation urges bold duty despite ridicule and opposition. It argues that individuals with firm opinions and courage gain respect when they proceed honestly and with clear conscience, regardless of others’ envy or disagreement.
Muslin Underwear Bargains at February White Sale
Spence Smith Spene advertise muslin underwear at bargest prices during February White Sale offering value and savings to shoppers.
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Spence, Smith & Spene
Mrs Hicks Hosts Wimadaughsis Club Evening
Mrs Peter Hickey entertained the Wimadaughsis Club on Tuesday night at her Second street home. After a delightful social hour a bountiful repast was served. Mrs Hickey is praised as an excellent hostess and adept in culinary skills.
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Peter Hickey
Second Street
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Madden This Week
The past week saw new marriage licenses issued by Clerk Madden. Enoch F. Pearson wed Lina E. Beggs. S Mack Irvin tied with Toa N. Cadwallader. Bert H. Brown joined Lula Deck. Ira E. Keller married Jeanette Hayden.
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Clerk Madden
Enoch F. Pearson
Lina E. Beggs
A Good Sermon by Rev John H Palmer at M EK church
The morning service drew a large audience and Rev. John H. Palmer preached an excellent sermon on The Secret of a Long Life. He urged following the Christ life as the path to longevity. Music by the Livengood male quartet and the church choir complemented the service.
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John H. Palmer
M. EK
Livengood
Great Cattle Sale At Lew Kerr Veedersburg
The Aberdeen Angus cattle sale by Lew Kerr in Veedersburg on Tuesday February 26 draws attention as a major western Indiana event. Cattlemen from across the country are expected to attend, drawn by Kerr’s reputation for fine stock. Farmers should attend for potential advantages.
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Lew Kerr
Veedersburg
Indiana
Kerr
Cousins Eloped From Frankfort to City
Lawrence Smith and Etta Eaton, first cousins from near Frankfort Indiana, eloped to the city arm in arm. The father awoke, pursued by train to Danville, seeking to intervene and return the couple to their mothers. Authorities had not located the pair and a license warning was issued to Clord Dale.
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Frankfort
Lawrence Smith
Etta Eaton
Ind
Danville
Clord Dale
Lost Keys and Gold Watch Found Return Reward Offered
A fragmentary notice states a set of keys and a hunter’s gold watch with a steel fob and charm were lost last week. Finders are asked to return them to the office to receive a reward.
Graham Daughter to Wed Wade in Early Morning Home Ceremony
Mary A. Graham, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Seymour Graham, will marry Albert V Wade of Rockport in a Monday morning ceremony at nine o'clock at the couple's Sixth street home. They will depart by the 9 46 train for Dugger Indiana where they will reside. the groom operates a nursery business.
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Mary A
Seymour Graham
Sixth Street
Albert V. Wade
Rockport
Dugger
Ind
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