Hinshaw Paroled by Governor Durbin Ending Ten-Year Doubt
William E. Hinshaw, a former minister imprisoned for his wife Thursa Hinshaw’s 1895 death, is conditionally paroled by Governor Winfield T. Durbin. The parole signals a near pardon, with Hinshaw to stay with his elderly mother and perhaps seek life elsewhere after release. He left Michigan City for Indianapolis then Winchester.
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Winfield
T. Durbin
Willi m E. Hinehan
Michigan City
Durbin
Hinshaw
Hunt
William K. Hinshaw
Monon
Indianapolis
Clay Pool
Union B. Hunt
Claypoo Hotel
Winchester
Clover Leaf Trains Change Time for One Day Covington Trip
The Clover Leaf adjusts train times to allow travelers to visit Covington and return in a day. The public welcomes the added passenger service, though officials’ plans for future routing remain unsettled and profit questions linger.
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Covington
Frankf.rt
Charleston
Hustler
Colvert Fares Well In First Committee Assignments
Representative Colvert fared well as a new member with Speaker Cantwell listing his committee seats. He joins Waye and Mesne, Reformatories Swamp Land and Dreins, and Agricultural Committees. Horace Harbaugh of Attica named clerk. Calvert has room for complaint thus far.
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Colvert
Cantwell
Horace Harbaugh
Attica
Calvert
Election of Road Supervisor Urges Voters Tomorrow
A local notice reminds that a crucial election for Road Supervisor is held tomorrow. The legislature passed a law to ensure selection of the best men free from biasing influences, urging all district residents to attend and perform their duty.
Aged Carrier of Mail Is Oldest in State
Uncle Thomas Bailey of Hillsboro celebrates his 82nd birthday and is described as the oldest mail carrier in active service in the state. He covers a half mile between the station and Hillsboro post office, making six trips daily. Bailey began in 1869 during railroad expansion and has worked almost continuously through Coveland's administration, totaling 35 years of service and earning $180 per year.
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Thomas Bailey
Hillsboro
Bailey
Coveland
New Heating Plant Progress At Court House
The installation of the new heating plant by T. H. Mc George & Co. is advancing quickly and should finish the upper floors by month’s end, aligning with court opening. Officials expect substantial fuel savings in a few years along with added comfort.
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T.he Court House
T. H. McGeorge & Co
McCarty Seeks Road Supervisor Post in Troy Township
Vinton McCarty, a well known Troy township resident, is a candidate for road supervisor in Road District No. 2. The election is January 14 at McCarty's school house from 10 a.m. to 12 m. He is described as well qualified and a nonpartisan official if elected.
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Vinton McCarty
Troy Township
McCarty
Fannie Yeagy and Theodore Jefferies to Wed
Soon to wed next Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home on Eighth street Miss Fannie Yeagy will marry Theodore Jefferies of Indianapolis. Many friends extend early congratulations to the couple.
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John Yeagy
Eighth Street
Fannie Yeagy
Theodore Jefferies
Indianapolis
Senate Bill 33 Abolishes Truant Officer Office
Senate bill 33 by Senator Benz abolishes the office of truant officer and assigns duties to the township trustee. The measure reflects a belief the post is superfluous.
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Benz
Bill would elect County Superintendent by popular vote
A Wednesday introduced House bill number thirty one proposes county superintendent elections by popular vote at general elections. Representative Keeys of Vermillion supports the measure and urges it become law. The item also mentions local drink recommendations for Spring Hill products at The National or Frank Skinner's.
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Spring Hill
The
National
Frank Skinner's
Skinner's
Explosion in boiler halts Newtown school fire inquiry
No new developments in the Newtown school building fire. The advisory board declined to insure, Mr. Palin had provided 12000 in insurance, and citizens urged rebuilding. Mr. Rice, the new trustee, plans a new school after the same model using remaining insurance dollars.
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Newtown
Palin
Mellett Hustler
Mr. Rice
Rice
Guy Osborn Sentenced After Terre Haute Robbery
Guy Osborn of Hillsboro was tried at Ferre Haute and given a term of one to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He and another man and two women, riding with a Terre Haute saloon keeper five weeks ago, were left with $225 after a robbery. The trio went to Chicago spending the money before arrest.
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Guy Osborn
Hillsboro
Ferre Haute
Jeffersonville
Terre Haute
Guy
Wnt
Chicago
Would Make it Sixty one A Proposed Fountain County Split
The News reports a bill to create Fountain county as the sixty first judicial circuit while Warren and Benton form the twenty first circuit. Terms would begin February, April, September and November, each lasting ten weeks. Local opinion is divided on tax impact and stability, with cautious support from some residents.
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Fountain
Warren
Benton
Firat
Fountain County
Goodwine Named Committee Chairmanships by Lieutenant Governor
Senator Goodwine was appointed Monday to Railroads, Finance, Education, Corporations, Agriculture, Banks and Rules committees by the Lieutenant Governor, serving as chairman on the first listed panel.
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Goodwine
Dr G W Miller Opens Covington Practice In Partnership
Dr G W Miller, formerly of Kennebunkport Maine, has located in Covington and formed a partnership with Dr J T Henderson. He studied in Cincinnati for four years and is praised as a capable physician and citizen with emphasis on eye ear nose throat and chest care. Remodeling of Henderson’s former rooms will create convenient city offices.
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G. W. Miller
Kennebunkport
Maine
Covington
J. T. Henderson
Miller
Cincinnati
Trustee J. E. Fine Honored at Banquet
Trustee J E Fine of Jackson township received a large reception and banquet at Chauncey Thomas home upon retirement. The event praised his progressive, up to date leadership and care for schools and township affairs. Robert Krout, his successor, spoke as toastmaster and was welcomed as a capable, energetic new official.
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J. FE. Fine
Jackson Township
Chauncey Thomas
Fine
Walits
Robert Krout
Interurban Lines Planned Westward From Crawfordsville
Western Indiana gears up for interurban expansion with two new routes from Crawfordsville. One heads via Waynetown and Covington toward Covington, the other via Yountenville Perrysville and Danville. Construction starts soon, racing to reach Danville, but the Lafayette line via Covington to Danville holds right of way and will be built first.
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Crawfordsville
Covington Road
Waynetown
Covington
Perrysville
Yountenville
Danville
Lafayette
Northwestern
Indiana
Danville Lafayette
Consolidated
Getting Pinched Footwear Ad from J L Peters
A compact shoe retailer in the city promotes comfortable fit with a blunt line about pinched feet and urges readers to try their beat fittings, promising relief from ill fitting footwear. The ad credits J L Peters as the seller.
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J. L. Peters
Resolutions of Condolence for Jennie Plant’s Loss
A relief note from the order expresses heartfelt sympathy to Jennie Plant on the death of her husband. The resolutions acknowledge sorrow, extend support, and pledge to publish the message and send copies to the family. Committee members Rena Clifton Margaret Coleman Jennie Quinn.
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Jennie Plant
Rena Clifton
Margaret Coleman
Jennie Quinn
Surprise wedding in Covington shocks sister of groom
Danville couple E. F. Haines and Miss Emma Drews eloped to Covington on Thursday December 29 and held a simple ceremony at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Cade with Rev. Palmer officiating. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, and a few relatives. The newlyweds are praised as esteemed young people of Danville.
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E. F. Haines
Emma Drews
Danville
Ill
Covington
John Cade
Palmer
Wm. Haines
M. L. Stanton
Heifer Sale Excellence Cited in Local Herdsman Report
Charles Carwile shipped a fine jersey heifer Friday morning to buyers outside the state. He recently sold stock described as the best in the section with every purchaser at his sale finding the offering complete and satisfactory.
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Charles Carwile
Ed Hershbarger to Seek Road Supervisor Post
Ed Hershbarger announces his candidacy for road supervisor of district No 3 ahead of the nominating convention on January 14 1905. The candidate is described as an excellent fellow who would make an excellent officer.
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Ed Hershbarger
Covington girls beat Danville at Danville last Friday night
Covington High School girls basketball defeated Danville on their home floor last Friday night after a fast-paced game. They travel to Veedersburg to play tonight at the Armory, with a predicted second victory.
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Covington
Danville
Veedersburg
Mind of Perry Robb Declared Unsound in Sanity Inquest
Perry Robb was found unsound mind after a Sanity inquest last Friday. He was hospitalized in Indianapolis this week for proper care at the Central hospital following his breakdown observed in recent months. The notice also reports various local ads and brief items about shops, whiskey, and township officers.
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Perry Robb
Indianapolis
Central Hospital
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Newtown Scho.l
Lesurance
J. E. Fine
Krant
Board of Commissioners
Merryman Bros
Mark Rogers
Loeb’s
Starry Spurling
Illinois
Will
Ratboie
HC Yount
Gibson
Circuit Court
Mack Sullivan
Mrs
Fred Sumner
J. Loeb's
Charles Palin
Richland Township
Charley
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