Death Comes To Aged Lady Johanna Hegg
Mrs. Johanna Hegg aged 76 died Friday evening at the home of her son Wil Hegg on Jefferson Street Covington. She was born in Germany and came to Covington over 50 years ago raising eleven children five daughters and six sons with Will and Albert Hegg surviving. Funeral at St Josephs Church Monday at nine with burial in Mt Hope cemetery. The family notes her devout faith and quiet strength through years of widowhood and illness.
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Johanna Hegg
Wil Hegg
Jefferson Street
Germany
Covington
Will
Albert Hegg
Mrs. Hegg
Terre Haute
St. Joseph's Catholi Church
Mt. Hope
Mother Earth
Ice Harvest Brings Plentiful Supply for Season
Local ice merchants report a bountiful crop with river ice about twelve inches thick and pond ice even thicker. Storage bins are full and the coming season shows no shortage, though four merchants lack supply due to inadequate storage of the present abundance.
Williams Grover Weds Berthe Myers in Hillsboro
At the home of the bride’s sister Mrs. John Harper in Hillsboro, Sunday evening at 6 o’clock, Williams Grover married Miss Berthe Myers with Rev. Davis officiating. The couple, farmers near Waynetown, will reside with the bride’s parents and begin a life of happiness after a small ceremony. Mont Jarrett of Attica was granted a divorce in Fountain Circuit Court on grounds including neglect and cruel treatment.
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John Harper
Hillsboro
Williams Grover
Berthe Myers
Davis
Groves
Waynetown
Dave Myers
Mont Jarrett
Attica
Fountains
Gircuit
Ethel M. Jarrett
Fire Held in Burton Store at Veedersburg
A small blaze struck the Burton dry goods store in Veedersburg but was stopped by night watchman Scherer at about 10:30 PM Tuesday. A beam near the furnace caught fire but early detection prevented disaster for the town.
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Burton
Veedersburg
Scherer
Taft and Roosevelt Understand Each Other
Oyster Bay reports a working agreement between President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt. Taft will run if the people want him, while Roosevelt stays out unless nominated, keeping a free field and observing state conventions. Both men remain friendly and hopeful about public sentiment guiding the outcome.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Roosevelt
Taft
Tat
Mr. Taft
President Taft
Wayne town resident William Faunce dies at 76
Waynetown citizen William Faunce aged 76 died Monday after an illness. Funeral services were held at the baptist church Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. J. P. Henson. Faunce served in the 63rd Indiana during the Civil War and injuries from service left him unable to work. He is survived by a widow and six children including Mrs. Olive Baker. He left a wide circle of friends who mourn his passing.
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Waynetown
William Faunce
Baptist Church
J. P. Henson
Faunce
63Rd Indiana Regiment
Olive Baker
Robert Baker
Conductor Killed In Two-Train Collision Near Crawfordsville
A Big Four extra freight eastbound collision near Sugar Creek three miles west of Crawfordsville left Conductor Tobias of Urbana Illinois killed and fireman O'Brien seriously injured. Fifteen cars plunged down an embankment as the second train struck the first after running a short distance apart. Traffic halted for hours with passenger trains rerouted via Linden and Veedersburg.
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Sugar Creek
Crawfordsville
Tobias
Urbana
O’brien
Linden
Veedersburg
Be on the Lookout for Annual Glearance Sale Ad
Be on the Lookout for our Annual Glearance Sale beginning Saturday January 27 1912 All winter goods go at cut prices and it will pay you to wait for this sale Look for our ad next week THE LEADER Inc
Painfully Burned Woman in Veedersburg Fire Accident
Mrs John Bush of Veedersburg was badly burned Monday morning while tending the lamp at home. Oil on her clothes ignited, flames consumed her garments, neighbors rolled her in snow to extinguish. Husband cared for a two week old baby. recovery considered unlikely.
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John Bush
Veedersburg
Sent to Reformatory for 17Year-Old Hudson
Albert Hudson aged 17 is sent to the southern reformatory for one to eight years after stealing a shotgun from the American Express office. The gun, sent from Champaign to court reporter George A. Jackson, was recovered damaged. Marshall A. Haven uncovered the case after Hudson’s arrest, with the youth found at relatives near Veedersburg.
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Albert Hudson
Southern Reformatory
Schoonover
Hudson
Champaign
George A. Jackson
Kaufman
Marshall A. C. Dehaven
Young Hudson
Veedersburg
Covington and Williamsport High Schools Meet Tonight
Basketball game at the new high school building is set for 8 o clock with admission at 25 cents. A good crowd is expected to greet the players and provide a solid value for spectators.
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Covington
Williamsporth
Tim mons Remster wedding at Veedersburg
Miss Nelle Tim mons and Hofford Remster wed in Veedersburg on Thursday afternoon. The bride is a popular young woman of many estimable qualities, and the groom is a prosperous farmer from near Stone Bluff where they will reside.
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Nelle Timmons
Hofford Remster
Stone Bluff
Veedersburg
Killing the Dogs in Town Feared by Residents
The city marshal has killed many dogs over the past two weeks raising concerns among owners. People warn that even well behaved dogs risk being muzzled or killed if they accompany owners to town amid the mad dog scare.
Annual Teacher's Meeting Set for February 9–10
The county teachers association schedules a two day session in the assembly room of the new city school. President Miss Mattie Heigel and Supt Livengood lead efforts to ensure a successful gathering with a strong lineup of prominent instructors and a promising program.
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Mattie Heigel
Livengood
Rev Henson Begins Pastorate at Waynetown Church
Rev P J Henson and family settled in their new home last week and Sunday he preached his first sermon as pastor of the church. He recalled preaching his first sermon fifteen years ago and urged members to personal work for the church’s success in the coming year, in Waynetown Despatch.
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P. J. Henson
Waynetown
Hubert Williams Reported Held in Peonage in Mexico
Hillsboro residents pursue a report that Hubert Williams disappeared after the San Francisco quake and may be held on a tobacco plantation in Oaxaca, Mexico. James J. Williams leads the search, hoping for his brother's safe return. The Danville Soldiers Home treasurer paid out 120000 in pensions to veterans and families.
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Hillsboro
Hubert Williams
San Francisco
Hubert
Oaxaca
Mexico
James J. Williams
Williams
Danville Soldiers’ Home
Mad Hydrophobia Strikes Farmer's Cow Near Foster
Jackson Keller of Foster County reports his cow went mad with rabies after being bitten by a hound two weeks earlier. The suffering animal was shot to end its misery as crowds watched, and neighbors plan to muzzle or destroy other dogs to stamp out the disease. An older dog that bit the cow was killed, and officials warn rabies can appear in winter, with animals kept under watch for six weeks to prevent spread.
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Jackson Keller
Foster
Mr. Keller
Kehler
Better Than Expected Sale Draws Delighted Crowds
Hundreds of customers praise the value event at the big store in Attica saying prices on every item from cotton spools to parlor grand pianos are deeply discounted. The store offers a $50 reward for proving any mispricing or failure to cut value.
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J. Frank McDermond
Attica
Veedersburg Post Master Wins Big at Paris Poultry Show
Ed Patton, Veedersburg post master, won multiple premiums at the Paris Illinois poultry exhibition. His birds earned 3 firsts 3 seconds 2 thirds and 1 fourth plus 3 sweepstake awards and a badge noting the exposition and premium. County Superintendent Harry Evans of Warren County collapsed from hemorrhage of the bowels Sunday but was treated and rests manageable after nurse care.
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Ed. Patton
Veedersburg
Paris
Harry Evans
Warren County
Wreck on Clover Leaf Near Ridgefarm halts freight
Freight No. 40 a meat train on the Clover Leaf route wrecked at Randolph's crossing near Ridgefarm at 1 o clock Wednesday morning. One meat car scattered across a field. no injuries. A broken or spreading rail is suspected. No.5 Cloverleaf detoured via C. and KE I through town.
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Randolph’s Crossing
Ridgefarm
Marschelle Marries Miss Hegg In City Home Ceremony
Eldra Hegg eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alcert Hegg wed Leslie Marschelle of Crawfordsville at the bride’s home at high noon Tuesday with Rev E W Strecker officiating. A luncheon followed and only immediate family attended. The couple left for Crawfordsville to begin housekeeping in their new home.
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Eldra Hege
Alcert Hegg
Leslie Marschelle
Crawfordsville
E. W. Strecker
Methodist Church
Young Poole Returns to Family Farm as Manager
John Emory Poole the 19 year old son of John W Poole who was jailed for murder of Joseph Kemper takes charge of the Benton county farm. He reconciles with his mother and sisters and returns to Benton White and Jasper counties farms amid strained relations with his father. Clothing boxes sent to Mrs Poole remain unclaimed at Swanington as coal shortages push prices higher.
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John Emory Poole
John W. Poole
Michigan City
Joseph Kemper
Benton County
Poole
Pooles
Benton
White
Jasper
State Penitentiary
Swanington
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