Night Fire Destroys Major Portion of Independence Town
A Friday midnight blaze in Fred Buck's Independence livery barn destroyed 10 horses including stallions Standard and Luke III and two Ford cars. The fire spread to nearby structures, wiping out significant businesses and causing an estimated loss of 12 thousand dollars with about 4 thousand insured. The town, lacking firefighting equipment, saved some buildings and mail at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buck
Independence
James Gray
Arnet McFerren
J. G. Heischman
Heischman
Standard
Luke III
Buck
Jasper McClatchey
Paroled convict Charles Bettice starts new life
Charles Bettice, released from Jeffersonville reformatory after serving a year for petit larceny, enjoyed his Christmas dinner and is described as a model prisoner. He is now employed on Charley Nebeker's farm and vows to abandon past evil ways as he plans to make good in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bettice
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Ome
Charley Nebeker
Near Tragedy as Millcreek Man Kicks Drunk Rage Opens Fire
Tom McCormick of Millcreek township, injures head in Christmas Eve incident. In a west side business room he taunts Oscar Osborn while drunk. Osborn grabs a shotgun and strikes McCormick, causing a deep scalp wound requiring stitches. McCormick faces consequences and warns others. Covington cor. Danville News 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom MercCormick
Millcreek
Sam
West Side
Sorge Osborn
McCormick
Covington Cor
Danvile News
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Since Last Report
County Clerk Roy Sanders lists new marriage licenses. Albert Richwine of Brownsburg to Minnie Groves of Covington. William R. Morris to Clarabel Springman, both of Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sanders
Albert Richwine
Brownsburg
Minnie &. Groves
Covington
William R. Morris
Clarabel Springman
Attica
False Rumor About S. and H. Green Stamps Dispelled
The notice from Tue Leaver Inc. confirms that S. and H. Green Trading stamps are still issued with every cash purchase and that reports denying this practice are incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. & H. Green
Tue Leaver, Inc
Parcels Post Law Coverage in Republican Issue
The Republican highlights the Parcels Post Law in effect since January 1 and urges readers to study its provisions. The paper marks the topic as highly important and recommends keeping this copy for future reference as readers access weekly special reading matter.
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the Republican
China Wedding Golden Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday December 22 relatives and friends from the country, numbering about forty, traveled to honor Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Boardman on their twentieth anniversary. They arrived by buggy, hacks, and autos with plentiful provisions, shared a turkey dinner, and spent a social afternoon before all departing with best wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Board
Hunter Ice Houses Destroyed By Fire
Four o clock Monday morning the Hunter ice houses near Hunter s pond in the southeast part of the city were found on fire. The two large frame buildings used for storing ice for years were totally destroyed with no insurance and a total loss. Cause under investigation with theories including a careless cigarette or deliberate arson to hinder ice storage. Walter Hunter owned the property and would have stored ice from the pond if intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Hunter’s Pond
Walter Hunter
Dynamiters Sentenced in Record Federal Court Case
Thirty eight dynamiters found guilty by a jury in Indianapolis were sentenced by Judge Anderson. Sentences ranged from seven years for Frank M. Ryan to one year and one day for Edward E. Phillips and others. six defendants received suspended sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Anderson
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers’ Union
Corn Show Postponed in Hillsboro District
Diphtheria cases in Hillsboro and nearby areas lead to postponement of the corn show scheduled for January 1 and 2. Officials will announce a new date when determined.
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Hillsboro
Crumley Offers Reward in Attica Wife Murder Case
Gilbert Crumley currently in jail for the murder of his wife in Attica last fall proclaims innocence and posts a $2,500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the real killer. His trial is scheduled in court for January 13, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Crumley
Attica
Crumley
Big Damage Suit Over Bodine Death
Mrs Alma Bodine through attorney O B Ratcliff as administratrix of the Bodine estate sues Covington Light and Water Co City of Covington and Er Nebeker for ten thousand dollars in damages claiming death from a charged furnace due to faulty wiring and construction of the defendants plant The case is not yet set for trial but expected to draw wide interest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Bodine
O. B. Ratcliff
Thomas Bodine
Covington Light and Water Company
Tri Kappa Dance Proves Highly Successful in City
Tri Kappa Sorority hosted a large Dec 26 dance that drew a strong crowd. Net proceeds totaled between forty and fifty dollars, all earmarked for local charity. Business leaders supported the event with ticket purchases, and the sorority invites citizens to report worthy charity cases.
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Tri Kappa Sorority
Tri Kappa
New Cases Filed In Fulton Township Drain Petition And Divorces
Petition of James H Hathaway and others for a drain in Fulton township. Rosetta Wright vs Joseph M Wright divorce. Case history includes transfers among Williamsport Montgomery court and Fountain county court before trial. Adam Bess and Mary Bess vs Frederick Bronson et al quiet title. Mattie Smith vs Marion Alendoff majority. Love Cole vs Harry Stucker debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hathaway
Fulton Township
Rosetta Wright
Joseph M. Wright
Williamsport
Montgomery
Fountain County
Adam Bess
Mary Bess
Frederick Bronson
Suit Filed Against Ex-Treasurer for Shortage
The State Board of Accounts filed suit Monday through the county against ex treasurer S Mack Irvin and his bondsmen for 3000 to settle an alleged shortage as county treasurer. The shortage is believed between 2200 and 2300, with interest and charges. Irvin says credits will greatly reduce the amount and a trial is expected in time. Begin a business campaign now for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
S. Mack Irvin
Irvin
City takes over Covington Light and Water Plant
The Covington Light and Water Company completed the transfer of the plant to the city on New Year’s Day. After negotiations and council sessions, all papers were signed in escrow at Citizens Bank, finalizing the city’s ownership and operation. Residents await improved service at lower costs as politics recede. Will Abernathy of Cates visited, and ex-Sheriff Kerr moves to Minnesota. W W Evans, age 80, suffers pneumonia but shows some improvement with Dr. Andrus caring for Mrs. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Light & Water Company
Escro
Citizens Bank
Nebeker
Boyd
Yount
Covington Light & Water
Pia
Will Abernathy
Cates
Kerr
Minnesota
Bob
Paul Host
W. Evans
Andrus
Acting Judge Livengood Resumes Private Practice
W. E. B. Livengood ends acting judgeship during Judge Schoonover’s absence and returns to regular practice. He is praised for his bench work and congratulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Livengood
Schoonover
New Year Welcomed by Whistles Bells at Local Churches
The New Year 1913 was properly welcomed with whistles and ringing bells. Midnight celebrations resounded as merry hearts gathered at Maist and Presbyterian church watchings with ceremonies.
Man Hit by Switch Engine Injures Driver in Indiana Southern Crash
Robert L. Gobin of Lower Warren was struck by a switch engine on the Indiana Southern at Brewer while returning from Danville in his Klondike. He was thrown twenty feet, his buggy demolished, and he was badly injured. He was taken to his home Wednesday. full extent of injuries not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gobin
Lower Warren
Indiana Southern
Brewer
Danvilles
Klondike
Christmas Dinner at County Farm Adorns Inmates
Inmates at the county poor asylum enjoy a Christmas dinner featuring turkey roast chicken dressing and cranberry sauce. Each inmate receives a gift as a reminder of Christmas as Superintendent Sam Sowers and his wife have made the event an annual tradition enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County County Poor Asylum
Sam Sowers
New Officers Sworn in and Take Office in Fountain County
New county officers were sworn in on New Years day. Sheriff Van Martin and Coroner Sullivan received commission approval Tuesday and took oath but begin duties on New Years day. Commissioner Wright and Bruce Short start their new terms next Monday. All offices in the courthouse now held by Democrats for the first time in 42 years. Fountain County is described as reliably officially democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Martin
Sullivan
W. A. Wright
Bruce Short
Court House
Fountain County
Crane Fined Ten Dollars in Assault Case
Harry Crane faced Judge Livengood on charges of assault with intent to kill and resisting an officer. The State, led by Prosecutor Philpott, pressed the tougher charge but the court found no clear proof of intent to kill. Crane was fined ten dollars and, if unpaid, sent back to jail to serve the sentence.
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Crane
Harry Crane
Livengood
Philpott
O. S. Jones
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Warren County
the Parcels Post
China
Wm. A. Brown
Lawrence
Charley Tilotson
John T. Butler
Eugene A. Clancy
Frank C. Webb
Herbert S. Hockin
Michael J. Young
Philip A. Cooley
John E. Munsey
Olaf A. Treitmoe
John H. Barry
Peter J. Smith
Henry W. Legleitner
George Nipper Anderson
Ernest G. Basey
Charles N. Beam
Michael J. Cunnane
William &. Reddin
Paul J. Morrin
W. Bert Brown
Edward Smythe
Murray L. Pennell
William J. McCain
Michael J. Hannon
Richard H. Houlihan
Frank K. Painter
Frank J. Higgins
Fred Shireman
Edward E. Phillips
William Bernhardt
Fred Mooney
James EK
Ray
William Shupe
Charles Wachtmeister
James Coughlin
Frank J. Murphy
Hiram R. Kline
Patrick E. Farrell
James Cooney
Edward Clark
C.H. Krum
St. Louis
Ft. Leavenworth
U.S
Edward A. Schmidt
Kansas
Mattie Smith
Marion Alendoff
Love & Cole
Harry Stucker
City Running Light& Water Plant
County Farm
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