Residents urged to back Benfield straw board plant plan
A local committee's report praises the Benfield straw board plant and its proprietors as honest, capable employers. Citizens are urged to donate land and funds to secure the factory, which would provide year round work and boost straw prices, with many in the community expressing strong support.
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Kankakee
Benfield Co
W. W. Layton
Benfields
Layton
First National Bank of Kankakee
Messrs
Bonfield & Sons
Bonfield Paper Mill
Monfield
H.C. Clarke
Deeds and Mortgages Report Shows Strong Activity
County recorder James Bell reports September deeds at 398,045 and mortgages released at 705,400, with mortgages recorded totaling 15,144 and releases exceeding 24,309 by value. The note dismisses free silverite protests as unfounded.
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James ‘. Bell
New Boarder Guy Dill Faces Circuit Court Charge
Sheriff Scherer houses new boarder Guy Dill at his hotel after a watch theft alleged on a Livengood farm tenant’s wife. Dill was arrested by Marshal Wertz of Veedersburg and held to the circuit court in 3000, following a preliminary hearing before Squire Maxwell. The note also covers entertainment plans by the Rathbone Sisters, Republican HQ moves, local payroll work for Co. G, a spike in vegetable thefts with threats of punishment, and a Posey speech at Attica discussing silver and party splits.
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Scherer
Guy Dill
Livengood
Veedersburg
Harry Wertz
Dill
Attica
Squire Maxwell
van Buren Township
Sapworth
Mettee Visits Anamosa Cousin In City Change Tour
G W Mettee of Anamosa Iowa visits cousin Geo Dutt family and notes many city improvements. Ed and Miss Ettie Gregory display at Newport fair winning first and second premiums earning about 17 dollars. Ettie earns red ribbons for fancy weedie work and flowers while Ed shines in vegetables and poultry.
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G. W. Mettee
Anamosa
Iowa
Geo. Dutt
Mr. M
Ab. Gutt
Ettie Gregory
Newport Fair
Association
Miss Gregory
Judge McCabe Convalesces After Severe Illness in Williamsport
Williamsport friends learn Judge McCabe has recovered from a serious attack and is now able to take short trips around town. His heroic fight and strong will are believed to have aided his recovery, and a significant relapse is not expected.
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Dan Clem
Perrysville
Republican
Clem
Rathbone
Old Maids
Judge McCabe
Williamsport
Fountain county paper added to list Waterman and Silverwood Reporter
D B Gibbons reports another venture joining Fountain county press The Water Man and Silverwood Reporter priced at 31.00 per year for subscribers. Initial issue arrived Saturday as a six column folio with plans to switch to a six column quarto format. Publisher receives best wishes for success.
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Fountain County
Waterman and
Silverwood Reporter
D.B. Gibbons
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Covington Street Fair Opens With Free Attractions and Debates
The Covington street fair and peace jubilee runs four days from next Wednesday to Saturday. It features a free vaudeville show, district exhibitions, a Co G drill, an electric fountain, and political days with Republican and Democrat speakers. Saturday hosts the Farmers' carnival with premiums and county bands competing. merchants offer low prices and rail excursion rates make attendance cheap. Deputy-clerk Wyand reports his son Fred, a Co G member, is recovering from malarial fever and hopes to return to duty soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Street
Co. G
Covington
Wyand
Fred
Chickamauga
Candidate for Treasurer Harry Randolph Republican Candidate
Harry Randolph the republican candidate for county treasurer conducts a thorough county canvass and gains support for the Republican ticket. Described as honest and straightforward with business training, he is portrayed as well fitted for the treasurer position and worthy of congratulation if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Randolph
Mr. R
Milksick Libel Suit Ends With One Cent Verdict
A neighborhood quarrel in Milksick led to a libel case between Mrs. Anna Blue and her step-son Chas. E. Blue. After two days of trial and many witnesses, the jury found Mrs. Blue guilty as charged and awarded Mr. Blue one cent in damages. The costly case stirred local tensions and may prompt further charges, with a street fair planned for next week.
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Milksick
Anna Blue
Chas. E. Blue
Wenry
Mrs. Blue
Troy Township
Yitong Blue
Livengood& Livenwood
C. M. McCabe
Luke Nebeker
Jaine
Mr. Blue
Blue
Ely
Smith and Bilsland Wed in Family Home Ceremony
Smith and Mary Bilsland were married Friday evening at 5:30 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Switzer of Danville officiated the ring ceremony of the M E church. A tin pan orchestra and supper followed as relatives offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bilsland
HE. Smith
Mary Bilsland
Rev. Switzer
Danville
Ind
M.E. Church
Chal Spinning for County Auditor Is Strongly Backed
The article praises Chal Spinning as a trusted, lifelong resident of the county, endorsing him for county auditor for his honesty, steadiness, and industry. It notes Troy township’s support, nearly electing him for trustee, and urges voters to elect Spinning to the auditor post. It also reports on a Banfield strawboard plant meeting, where a contract plan is approved to donate land and total 15 000 dollars in staged payments, with a fundraising drive to secure remaining subscriptions and employees for year‑round work.
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Knights of the Road
Covington
Lucky Adkins
George Sticker
Stone Bluff
Sticker
Lucky
Troy Township
Agab
Chal
Banfield
Banfields
Covington Banking Co
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