Weatherby district eyed as new Oregon gold camp
A Baker County mining feature touts Weatherby as a potential major gold camp. It cites Chick en Creek and Weatherby lode prospects, notes recent inspections by Col Thompson and experts, and predicts a mining rush as travel to the coast increases. The Indiana Oregon Gold Mining Company operates the nearby mines with Covington as home office.
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Baker Conty
Auburn
Mormon
John Day
Burnt River
Chilken
Conner Creek
Sumpter
Virtue
Susanville
Baisly- Elkhorn
Cracker Creek
Weatherby
Chicken Creek
Baker City
O.R. & N. Railway
Weatherby Station
Colorado
Baker County
Weatherby Lode
Col. M. N. Thompson
Thompson
Col. Thompson
EE. Rogers
M. E
Chicago
Back Pear
Idaho
Trescott
Denver
Rogers
Stesco
Oregon
Portland Exposition
Pacific Coast
Herrid
Indiana Orkegon Gold Mining Company
Covington
Rural routes petition for Newtown post office
Hilsboro Times reports a petition circulating in Newtown to establish two rural routes from the town. The letter urges Congress and the Post Office Department to grant the request, praising Newtown as a fine town in a garden spot area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Post Office Department
Hilsboro Times
Ahore
Covington Officials Debate Heating Allowance for Feet Warmers
Covington office holders consider asking the board of county commissioners for funds to buy feet warmers for the new steam heating system. The heating plant work continues with radiators not yet installed and the court house not heated or accepted by the commissioners.
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Covington
Board of County Commissioners
Vaedersburg
Court House
Death of Mrs. Jane Walls in Lower Warren County
Mrs Jane Walls 66 wife of the late Robert Walls Mexican War veteran died at her home after weeks of illness from typhoid fever Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday and interment was at Baltimore cemetery beside her husband she left many relatives to mourn her death
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Jane Walls
Robert Walls
Warren County
Walls
Baltimore
Baltimore Cemetery
Notice to Settle Debts at Old Stand
Notice to all who owe me notes or accounts to call at my old stand and settle. I am out of business and will place some accounts for collection. W. G. Boyp.
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W. G. Boyp
Johnny Little Weds Miss Redenbaugh In Rockville Licenses
Johnny Little of this city married Miss Redenbaugh of Waterman last week after a marriage license was issued at Rockville.
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Johnny Little
Miss Redenbaugh
Waterman
Rockville
W L Douglas Shoes Sold at J Loeb’s Stores
Massachusetts residents flocked to buy W L Douglas shoes praised as the best in the state. The advertisement notes all sizes and the newest styles available at J Loeb's Stores.
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Massachusetts
W. L. Douglas
J. Loeb's
Triplets Born to Mrs Henry Welsh in City
Mrs Henry Welsh in the northeast part of the city gave birth to triplets on Sunday morning. One boy was born dead, the other two died Monday. The burial was set for Tuesday. The mother is recovering well while the family faces strained finances.
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Henry Welsh
Two Farms for Sale Near Covington Indiana
Two farms offered by J W Graham of Covington Indiana. One 206 acre farm 25 miles east on state road features a two story frame house with slate roof eleven living rooms a good cellar tubular well mill and outbuildings good running stock water about 2000 worth of white oak timber. The other 60 acre parcel sixty acres cleared with ample stock water no improvements located ten miles south of Covington. Call or address J W Graham Covington Ind Box 211.
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Covington
Ind
Callon
J.W. W. Graham
Fowler to Remain Dry Fight Ends in Benton County
Benton county commissioners refused to grant licenses to Fred Sanasack and Henry Larson last week and barred them from applying for two years. A protest containing 385 names was filed as the dispute concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Fred Sanasack
Henry Larson
Harness and Notion Store Adds Price Harness Goods
D. W. Hayes has purchased the James P. Price store and now offers a wide range of light and heavy hand made harness and every article in the notion line at low prices. Repair work is prompt and neat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hayes
James P. Price
Cash H Engle Weds Daisy Farey in Veedersburg
Cash H Engle, formerly of Covington, married Daisy Farey last week. The couple will live in Veedersburg and enjoy the good wishes of many friends for happiness in their married life.
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Cash H.engle
Covington
Veedersburg
Mes
Daisy Farey
Promotion for 42 piece dinner set with purchase offer
Advertisement explains that on buying $25.00 worth of goods at the store customers receive a 42 piece dinner set valued at seven dollars for a payment of 2.95. A card is issued when the margin confirms the $25.00 purchase and can be redeemed with the card and $2.95 for the set.
Nationl Biscuit Demo Saturday at Coleman Reeves Grocers
A Nationl Biscuit representative will demo various products at our store tomorrow Saturday February 18. All are invited to attend and samples will be served free. Coleman Reeves, Grocers.
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Nationl Biscuit Company
National Biscuit Company
Coleman & Reeves, Grocers
Move to establish an Eagles Aerie in Covington
A local movement seeks to form an Aerie of Eagles in Covington with ready members and plans for a ground floor start. Organizers anticipate a large turnout and a celebratory event with bands and a gala atmosphere once the nest is established.
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Covington
Rumors on Coyington County Fair Debated After Suit
Speculation spread about abandoning Coyington Fair and moving it to Veedersburg due to a foreclosure suit by David Ferguson on a mortgage loan. The dispute is framed as press-driven and partisan, with Veedersburg capable of hosting a fair but Covington asserting it could proceed regardless.
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Veedersburg
I’avid Ferguson
Fair Association
Coyington
Covington
Covington Rag
Newtown Fair Officers Named for Ensuing Year
Re elected Richland Agricultural Association officers include Horace Gray president B E Keyte vice president Charles C Palin secretary George Duncan treasurer and a list of superintendents for horse mules wine sheep poultry agriculture domestic floral hall and grounds. The fair is scheduled for August 24 and 25.
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Richland Agricultural Association
Horace Gray
B. E. Keyte
Charles C. Palin
George Duncan
Thomas Shultz
Horse Dept
Melvin Hatson
VanDer Volgen
Alex Bell
John Crane
J E Coen
Kirkpatrick
H Campbell
F McDermond
Geo. Parnell
Lew Kerr
Clarence Smith
Birthday Surprise at Roy Smith Home
A Feb Wednesday gathering at Roy Smith’s residence marked by a large group of friends and family celebrating the good wife’s birthday. Attendees included George Diffenderfer Ed Diffenderfer J Smith Frank Hull C G Blythe Joe Black Miss Blanche Smith and others. The evening featured a plentiful dinner and socializing ending with a late farewell after singing a doxology. The following night the same crowd attended a lavish spread at Ben Bilsland’s home.
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Roy Smith
George Diffenderfer
Ed Diffenderfer
Mr van Dorp
J. Smith
Frank Hull
C G Blythe
Joe Black
Blanche Smith
Sumptons
God Speed
Ben Bilsland
Gen Lew Wallace Dies at Home in Craw
Gen Lew Wallace, the noted author and Civil War figure, died at his home in Crawfordsville. The public notice states his passing after a lengthy illness, noting his military service and role as a prominent writer.
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Gen
Lew Wallace
Craw
Business Change at Perrysville
The hardware and implement store owned by John D Bolla has changed hands to Llewellyn Jones and Wilson Zarmie, retired farmers of Perrysville. Bolla has sold out and is undecided about his future, but is not expected to stay out of business long.
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Sevral
John D Bolla
Mr. Bolla
Llewellyn Jones
Wilson Zarmie
Perryville
Bolla
Local notes from Hoopeston area crowd events
The item reports Walter Whyte returning from the Philippines and likely to be home soon, Marion Gouty moving to Hopeston after a public sale, and Charles Parsons at home for a vacation leading a large Hoopeston music class. Mary Benefield suffered mumps causing school abandonment, the Holiday Club receiving sixty government books, and the Gessie Dancing Club hosting a masked party on the 14th with many attendees.
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Walter Whyte
Philippines
California
Marion Gouty
Hopeston
Charles Parsons
Hoopeston
Parsons
Hoopecton
Mary Benefield
Lower Coal Branch
Washington Birthday Supper at M. E. Church
Epworth League hosts a Washington Birthday Supper on February 22 1905 at the M E church. Colonial style service with a 15 cent price. Menu includes baked sweet potatoes baked beans cold ham corn bread hot rolls butter pickles coffee pie doughnuts jam and more. Supper from 3 p m to 7 30 p m in the glass room.
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M. E. Church
Epworth League
Death of Maggie Barkley at age 22
Maggie L Barkley wife of Charles Barkley died at home in the north part of the city last Thursday night from consumption. She was 22 years 3 months and 11 days old. Funeral services by Rev Henson at 2 p.m. Saturday from the family residence with interment in Prescott Grove cemetery. She was a daughter of Charles Smith and married to Barkley a little over two years ago. Friends extend sympathies.
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Maggie L. Barkley
Charles Barkley
Cty
Henson
Prescott Grove
Charles Smith
Barkley
Surprise Birthday Party for Nellie Miller
Mr and Mrs William Lemmon hosted a surprise party at their city home on February 15 1905 for Miss Nellie Miller to mark her fifteenth birthday. About ten youths attended and the evening featured games music and refreshments with everyone expressing good wishes for many more birthdays.
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William Lemmon
Nellie Miller
Nellie
Death notices Mrs Mary Loeb widow of Leopold Loeb
Mrs Mary Loeb of New York, longtime resident of this city, died of heart disease on February 6 1905 at age 66 years 5 months and 3 days. She leaves three children and several siblings including Mrs Belle Sangster and Frank McManomy. Her body was laid to rest in the vault.
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Mary Loeb
New York
Leophold Loeb
Little Jimmie Townsley Lived Five Years In Townsley Memory
Jimmie Townsley born Indianapolis March 26 1899 died at Heb 12th 1905 aged five years 10 months 17 days. He was called the little singer and attended Sabbath school regularly. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the home of Benjamin Van Leer and burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery. The family and neighbors mourn the loss of the beloved child.
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Littlle Jimmie
O. H
Maude M. Townsley
Indianapolis
Heb
Benjamin van Leer
Mt. Hope
Truant Officer John Harvey Sees Warren County Youth
John Harvey, Warren County truant officer, visited the city on Tuesday to check on school truants in Lower Warren and follow up on attendance concerns.
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John Harvey
Warren County
Lower Warren
Homer Sewell Heads to Daconia for January Rest
Homer Sewell left Thursday for Daconia Florida to visit his wife and spend a month in sunny flowers filled scenery away from the cold climate.
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Homer Sewell
Daconia
Florida
Sushine
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Order of Eagles
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Perrysville
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Uther
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Maggie Barkley
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John
Woods
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