Ex-Treasurer Settles in Fountain County Investigation
Itemized statement filed in the Fountain County Auditor’s office shows a shortage of 5,561.68 with ex-Treasurer H. C. Randolph repaying 5,551.55 after commissions. The investigation, endorsed by ex-officials and aided by Julian M. Martin, continues to uncover misdeeds, promising full public disclosure and future suits if needed.
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Julian M. Martin
Board of County Commissioner’s
Martin
Indianapolis
W. E Livengood
O B. Ratcliff
Bell
Val
H. C. Randolph
Randoph
Marin
Township Poor Fund
Randolph
Julian M. Mertin
Up a Tree. Copfings and Rodger's Experience Sunday
A brief item notes an event or anecdote titled Up a Tree involving individuals Copfings and Rodger. The fragment mentions Sunday as the day of reference, with no additional context or outcomes provided.
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Copfings
Rodger
Stock Lest in Flood Treachery Ends in Heroic Escape
O M Coffing and A Lincoln Rodgers faced rising floodwaters to save cattle on the Alexander farm South of town. A cow and calf, a steer and a heifer drowned during attempts to reach the stock as the river flooded the lower bottom land. They finally escaped by climbing a tree as their boat sank, later salvaging it. all cattle were lost.
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O. M. Coffing
Lincoln Rodgers
Mr. Coffing
Alexander
Ira Elmore
Elmore
Mr. Coffiny
Mr. Rodgers
Reed's Meat Market Delivers Quality
Quality is what you get at Reed's Meat Market emphasizing fresh cuts, value, and neighborhood service in a local storefront setting.
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Reed's
Great Reduction Sale Advert by Covington Merchant
Notice advertises J. Loeb’s great reduction sale in Covington. The page urges readers to choose local merchants over catalog houses and highlights Loeb as one of Covington’s oldest business men. The item promotes savings for shoppers.
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J. Loeb
Mr. Loeb
Covington
Catalogus Houces
Reduction sale prices at J Loebs Store skirt sale
Savings advertised at J Loebs Store as a Reduction sale for skirts. Shoppers are urged to buy new skirts at reduced prices.
Ed Bonebreak Resigns as Deputy Treasurer
Ed Bonebreak of Millcreek resigns from the deputy treasurer post to become cashier at Veedersburg Bank starting February 1. He is praised as an excellent official with many friends in the county. The successor remains uncertain among a few named individuals. Also noted is a local Reed’s market claim about lard production.
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Ed. Bonebreak
Millcreek
Veedersburg Bank
Bonebreak
Mack
Ammaziah Elliott dies at ninety six
Ammaziah Elliott died at his son J R Elliot's home on the Nebeker farm north of town Friday evening, aged 96. His wife had died two years earlier and four or five sons survive among eight children. Funeral services were held Monday at Bend church, conducted by Rev. Palmer, with interment in Steely Cemetery.
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Ammaziah Elliott
J. R. Elliot
Nebeker
Palmer
Bend Church
Open To Censors. Father seeks body of William I at gravel pit
John Smith, father of William I killed at a gravel pit, traveled from Brazil to take charge of his son's remains. He faced delays as railroad notices misled him about Mound City, drawing sharp criticism of the railroad company and county coroner for lax duty. The body was not moved until 4 p m Wednesday. A local meat market advertises top quality products.
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John Smith
William I
Brazil
Mr. Smith
Mound City
Eiither
Narrow Escape From Drowning Near Norris Home
Jacob Norris of Sand Hill northwest of the city rescued his eleven year old daughter after she broke thin ice while skating and was pulled from near the flooded river. He waded through water to chest height to save her, averting a drowning incident near the barn. A separate note mentions a reduction sale on boys suits and overcoats at J Loeb's Stores.
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Jacob Norris
Sand Hill
Mr. Norris Op
W. W. Luke Progressive in Sanitarium Report
W. W. Luke is improving at Stearne Sanitarium Indianapolis according to latest advices. No bad symptoms noted and relatives feel encouraged. Meanwhile J. Loeb's Store advertises underwear hosiery and gloves at sale prices.
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J. Loeb’s
W. W. Lukej
Stearne Sanitarium
Indianapolis
Symptons
Taxpayers Meeting Called in Wabach Township
Notice to taxpayers invites residents of Wabach township to assemble at Coal Creek graded school house on February 2, 1907 at 2 p m. to discuss measures to stop assessors from raising real estate values in the township.
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Wabach Township
Coal Creek’ Graded
Goodyear Glove rubbers in all sizes offered
Coleman Reeves Colemar advertise Goodyear Glove rubbers available in all sizes. The notice highlights their inventory and positions the suppliers as reliable vendors for customers seeking durable rubber footwear components.
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Goodyear
Coleman, Reeves & Colemar
The Big Remnant Sale Ad for Fountain County Store
An advertisement touts a big remnant sale by a reliable Fountain County and Covington firm. It promises plain figures, low prices, quality goods, and client service, with promises to save customers and right mistakes while advancing local interests.
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Republican
Fountain County
Covington
Reed's Meat Market Offers $25 Reward
A manuscript advertisement states a $25 reward for any item found in their lard but pure hog-fat, implying a safety or quality claim tied to Reed's Meat Market provisions.
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Reed’s Market
Reed ‘S Meat Market
Temperance Meetings Presented by Mrs. Trego in City Church
Mrs. Trego a Cleveland temperance evangelist spoke to large crowds at the Christian church over Thursday and Friday nights under the W C T U. The Friday session featured an illustrated lecture on alcohol’s effects on the body. An effort to strengthen the local W C T U was held Tuesday at Mrs. Douglas’s home.
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Douglas
Wabash River Flood Tops Records and Damages
The Wabash river overflowed the bottoms and reached the highest level since August 8 1875 at four feet eight inches below the earlier peak. Flooding damaged levies crops and dykes near Attica Perrysville and Independence with no loss of life reported. A reduction sale advertises Our work shoes by Coleman Reeves and Coleman offering 5 to 50 cents on the dollar.
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Wabash
Perrysville
Attica
Independence
Reed’s store advertises clean goods and discounts
The item notes Reed’s store advertising discounts on sale days with prices as advertised. Barry Martin of Attica serves as treasurer in Covington focused on interest deductions. J Teeb’s Store and FyElmer Hain records, George Stilwell of St Louis visiting Mrs. Crane, and Homer Sewell’s rheumatism mention. Coleman Reeves & Coleman promote dress bargains and a church gathering draws a crowd. A sale at J Loeb’s Store offers 5 to 50 cent discounts per dollar on closeout goods.
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Teeb
Trater's Exchange advertises hog lard and pork prices
The notice lists Pure hog lard and pork at wholesale prices at 1602 to the pound. It names Jim Slim and mentions Brush the wizard Methodist Church event on Wednesday night January 30.
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Trater’s Exchange
Brush the wizard-Methodist Church
Eye Glasses and Local Sight Services Ad
If eyes trouble you see Dr Faith with Dr Gilson. Office day Friday each week. Marion locates Cory cock Motor Car Company with capital stock of 100000. They claim patents for very Superior machine.
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Dr. Faith
Dr. Gilson
Marion
Corycock Motor Car Company
Special Meeting Called by Fountain County Council
Notice announces a special meeting of the Fountain County Council at the Auditor's office in Covington Indiana on Monday February 4 1907. The notice provides the date and place for the session and serves as official public notification.
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Fountain County Council
Auditor's Office
Covington
Indiana
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Megar
Iite
Bert van Hok
Terre Haute
Rebecca Bell
Merryman Bro’s
Boy’s
Boy's
J. Loeb's
W. W. Luke Better
Temperance Meeting
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Barry Martin
FyElmer Hain
George Stilwell
St Louis
Charles Crane
George
Clington
Homer Sewell
Presbyterian Church
Jim Slim
Ewter
Julian M Martin
W. B. Gray
Auditor
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