Republicans Organize In Fountain County Precincts
Republicans meet in Fountain County Council Chambers to reorganize for the coming campaign. Will B Reed presided, F W Rod nominated, John R Hardesty elected chairman, Ed Borebrake secretary, W W Layton treasurer, with many young members and a broad county slate named for precinct positions. Speakers included J W Whekar and Andrew Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanty Chaiecian
L.allen Jr
Vce
Will B Reed
Africa
F. W. Rod
John R. Hardesty
Hardesty
Will B. Reed
Guy Martin
Ed Borebrake
W. W. Layton
Fountain County
Delegates and district election details noted in meeting
The report lists officers with Covington addresses and notes delegates traveling to Lebanon on Tuesday for district organization. Chairman Dinwiddie was re elected, and future steps include selecting state and congressional delegates. Also mentions Sal-I'vo No. 1 match cows and Farmer McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Covington
Lebanon
Dinwiddde
Sal
Farmer McMahon
Democrats to Organize in Fountain County Meeting
Vice Chairman James Sanders calls Democrats of Fountain County and affiliates to meet in their respective towns on Saturday February 1 at 2 30 for selecting precinct committeemen. The elected committeemen will convene in the city on February 4 to elect a county chairman and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sanders
Fountain County
Congressional Convention Set For Frankfort March 5
After Lebiton district convention adjourned on Tuesday the new district committee met led by District Chairman Diwiadi and fixed the congressional convention. It will be held in Frankfort on Thursday March 5 with one delegate for every hundred votes cast for Fied Sims for secretary of state.
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Lebiton
Diwiadi
Atany
Frankfort
Fied Sims
Kerr a Candidate for Sheriff in Mencay's Ledger
Robert H. Kerr of Davis township announces his candidacy for sheriff and seeks Republican nomination. The Ledger lists Kerr as a proven and popular party worker with industry energy and success in his undertaker career, arguing he would be a credit to the party by representing the office.
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Robert H. Kerr
Davis Township
Mencay
Daily Ledger
Kerr
Iirgy Acd Inisauv
Chen Calli G
Tus
Taxes For 1908 and Reduced Schessey’s Boot Prices
Local notice notes 1908 tax context and sale of sweaters and boots at Schessey’s with reduced prices. The item emphasizes bargain footwear and apparel in a commercial round of offers.
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Schessey
Tragedy at Rhoades Opera House After Tank Explosion
A devastating fire and stampede at Rhoades opera house in Boyertown Pennsylvania kills up to 170, injures about sixty, and leaves many unidentified. The disaster followed a tank explosion during a Sunday school benefit, triggering a chaotic panic and collapse of a floor trapping fleeing patrons.
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Boyertown
Rhoades Opera House
Rhoades
Monroe
Washington
St. Johns Lutheran Sunday School
Opera House
Pottstown
Reading
Detfighstat Dance Delightful Social Function
A lively social dance event drew forty two couples who enjoyed a night of music and light, with sweet strains under bright lights. The occasion was praised as one of the season’s most delightful gatherings.
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Revival Open
The Methodist church lists Sunday School at 10 am, morning sermon at 11 am, Epworth League at 6 pm, and evening revival services at 7 pm. Revivals are in progress and will continue for an indefinite time. All are invited. Pastor Frank K Dougherty. Also noting new spring woolen arrivals at M. Schesley’s for suits or trousers.
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Epworth
M. EB
M. Schesley’s
McMahon to Auction Covington Horses and Mules
P. J. McMahon offers for sale at his Covington barn on Thursday January 30 one hundred head of horses and mules including yearlings spring mules brood mares work horses market ready stock and several spans of work mules with good two year old and yearling colts and fillies cash or bankable note terms. This sale promises bargains for buyers seeking quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. MccMahon
Covington
Obituary of George Groves of Virginia 1827 1908
George Groves born in Virginia January 27 1827 died January 6 1908 aged 80 years 11 months 21 days Married to Sarah Moody about 57 years ago father of 13 children five preceded him to the spirit world Survived by widow and eight children Member of the body of Christ for 26 years During last afflictions he showed patience and cheerfulness He kept to the hope of a better world Funeral at Little Brick chapel conducted by Josiah Lainey and Thadeus Hutson with burial to await the resurrection Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep
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George Groves
Virginia
Sarah Moody
Body of Christ
Josish Lainey
Thadeus Hutson
Little Brck
Jesus
Boys in Trouble and Jury Verdict in Murray Neighborhood
In the city on Tuesday Constable Longacre escorted sixteen year olds Walter Hegg and Anthony Gritton to City Hall for a jury trial. Walter fired a shotgun at a football ball kicked by Gritton. The jury found Gritton guilty, fining him one cent with half the costs and ordering the prosecutor to cover the rest.
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Anthony Gritton
Aga
Uae
Eal
Martial law ends in Muncie after streetcar strike
Governor Hanly ends military rule in Muncie and surrounding territory, with General McKee and 600 state troops kept on call to aid civil authorities. Streetcar strike costs estimated at $20,000 plus daily soldier and deputy sheriff expenses. local costs borne by Delaware county and state.
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Muncie
Ind
Hanly
William J. McKee
McKee
Green
Delaware County
Will Accept if Nominated for Township Trustee
A group of Shawnee township Democrats urged John D. Trott to run for township trustee. Trott said he would prefer not to, but if nominated he would serve. Voters authorized his name's announcement in this issue.
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Shawnee Township
John D. Trott
Trott
Lcott
Fountain
Warren Democrat
Plan to guard lives through rail rules conference
Indiana railroad commission drafts a circular inviting traction and interurban officials to meet February 10 to unify operating rules for all companies. Benjamin W Douglass issues a bulletin on Indiana nursery laws including San Jose scale notices and penalties. Attorney General Bingham confirms this section remains valid despite later law questions.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Benjamin W Douglass
Bingham
Incorporation papers filed for Shawnee Detective Association
The draft article notes articles of incorporation filed early in the week for the Shawnee Detective Association with trustees W. C. Hugen, W. P. Willette and M. D. Smith. The group aims to combat theft and protect property.
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W.-C. Hu Hen
W.-P Willette
MD. Smith
Tundown
Hore
Riverside Grade Work Nears Completion at Riv erside
The Riverside Grade by Messrs Haines and Swain is nearly finished with grading completed weeks ago and graveling now 15 inches deep at the center. The contract cost is 2700 dollars, plus 203 dollars for a ditch along the Benson farm. Question remains if the grade sits above high water mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Haines and Swain
Riverside
Dae Benson
Attica Ledger
Township Republicans Reorganize For Two Years
Republican party members met in the courthouse on Saturday to reorganize for two years. Fred Board was named chairman and T. A. Clifton secretary. Precinct committeemen named by acclamation are F. W. Boyd S. C. Kaufman Joseph Moore W Conner. Delegates Mark Rogers Clint Smyth alternates G A Law and Guy Hendricks chosen. The session lasted under ten minutes with cordial sentiment.
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Court House
Fred Board
T. A. Clifton
F. W. Boyd
S. C. Kaufman
Joseph Moore
W. ‘. Conner
Mark Rogers
Clint Smth
G. A. Law
Guy Hendricks
Death of John Gish Former Covington Resident
John Gish formerly of Covington died at his Chicago home Sunday morning after a brief illness caused by apoplexy. He was the son of the late Matthias Gish and Mrs. Losirana Gish. Surviving are his two sisters Fannie and Helen. The body was brought to Covington and a funeral service was held Tuesday at his mother’s Harrison Street home before burial in Grove Cemetery. He had left Covington twenty five years ago and spent his life in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gish
Covingtooo
Chicago
Mathias Gish
Losirana Gish
John
Fannie
Helen
Harrisonstreet
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J. W. Whekear
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Jackson Township
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Wallace
W. H. Bewen
Miilerek
Jas Coats
Veedersturg
S. H. Elwell
Yeddo
J. G Ebzrie
Kingman
Fulton
Wm. Rchadsen
F. E Kandolph
Covingan
R. D . Wabash
Geo D. Snoddy
R. D
Chas. Mariatt
Covingtan
R. D . Cain
V.C. Frazer
Hillsboro
W. I. Louga
van Buren
Guy Ludlow
Stone Bluff
Jacob LaBaw
Veedersourg
St. Patton
Veedersburg
Martin Astica
Tréy
F W. Bayd
Civing'on
Kaufmin
Covinton
Moore
Conner
Rightend
Branton Carper
Aer
Ratbelle
Alex Bét
Win- Eds
Deoter
J. M. Evans
Mel
Logan
Abuica, Ase
Davisee Rcenetowreses Pueda
Offera
Methodist
Frank K Dougherty
All New Goods Scheslay’s Store
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Traction Company
Railroad Commission
Terre Haute
Henry F. McDonald
Sandford
Crane
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