Widow and farmer wed after scheme to split land
In Newman Illinois and Caspar area, a scheme to wed a Newman widow arose when a farmer sought a prenuptial for control of 1300 acres. The ceremony occurred with Rev. Charles Bloom officiating, leaving the couple adrift on matrimony as a key figure sought a $300 annual provision and the land transfer. The tale includes courtship, a pettifogger, and the widow’s 24 families ready to marry for future gain. The report cites county wheat crops and harvest activity as context.
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Casper
Amboy
Ind
S Marrage
Margaret ‘A. Tichenor
Newman Ill
Sohildren
Newman
Pettifogger
Sopher
Tim
Charles Bloom
Dan ‘Amocrat
Covington Fair Dates Set With $5000 Plus Purses
Covington announces its annual Covington Fair Association meeting from Sept 15 to 18 with more than $5000 in early closing stakes. Events include 2:21 trotters 1000, 2:14 trotters 1000, 2:25 pacers 1000, 2:15 pacers 1000, and several class races with purses ranging from 400 to 580. Entries close on Sept 7 for the class races and July 15 for early closing stakes.
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Covington Fair Association
Hedges Drug Company
Charles Crane
Smoke House
Dock
Man's Heart a Shuttle in Life's Loom of Time
A Beecher quote frames a man's life as a shuttle in a loom where sorrow and joy move the thread. The passage suggests God alone sees the full pattern, with dark colors as necessary to beauty when the garment is finished.
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Beecher
A Ridiculous Suit by Harley Stucker in Court
Harley Stucker, a notorious figure in circuit court and recently convicted on a charge by his wife, has filed a new suit in court seeking 5000 dollars for alienating his wife's affections. His wife had previously sued for divorce and damages, and the case suggests broader tensions between the couple. Stucker reportedly resides in Texas and is said to be doing well there.
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Harley Stucker
Jerre Hall
Harley
Stucker
Texas
Veedersburg
Attica to Host Northwestern Indiana Conference in September
The Methodists of Attica expect a large crowd for the Northwestern Indiana Conference meeting in September. Committees have prepared to welcome ministers and delegates, while the Merchants Association pledges to aid in entertainment. The city lacks a suitable building, but a revived pavilion project could allow Attica to host 2,000 to 2,500 attendees.
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Methodists of
Attica
Northwestern Indiana
Merchants Association
Pavilion
First Holy Communion at St Josephs Church
Six boys and eight girls received their first Holy Communion at St Josephs Catholic Church last Sunday. Father Schmidt led a procession from the parsonage to the church, with children in white candles and lilies. The ceremony featured a short sermon and fine choir music, and the church was decorated with orange blossoms roses and lilies. Names of the communicants include Justin Steurer Raymond Geiger Eugene Ryan Hugh McGeorge Hugh Brennan Fred Brennan Martha Hickey Marguerite Peters Katherine Sullivan Anna Berto Ida Berie Marguerite Ward Marguerite Ansberg Elsie Dryer.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Schmidt
Schmidt
Justin Steurer
Raymond Geiger
Eugene Ryan
Hugh McGeorge
Hugh Brennan
Fred Brennan
Martha Hickey
Marguerite Peters
Katherine Sullivan
Anna Berto
Ida Berie
Marguerite Ward
Marguerite Ansberg
Elsie Dryer
St. Joseph Church
Partial solar eclipse draws crowd despite smoke
The partial eclipse scheduled Sunday morning appeared on time and was viewed by many through smoked glass. About half the sun's disk was obscured at one point, offering a fine view to observers.
Fishermen reel in 45 pound Mississippi cat near big rock
George Tobey and J. Keller fished on the river about a mile north of the big rock and landed a 45 pound Mississippi cat on Monday. The fish was brought to the city and sold to George Phobus who served it to restaurant customers, drawing notable attention during exhibition.
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George Tobey
J. Keller
Big Rock
George Phobus
Lived A Century as Jacob Johnson Celebrates 100th
Jacob Johnson, father of William Johnson, a Warren County farmer, turned 100 on May 14 at relatives’ home in Union County Ohio though he resides in Urbana. He comes from a long lived family and remains hearty at a century. William Johnson, oldest of eleven, attended the celebration with only two siblings still living.
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Jacob Johnson
William
Change of Heart Letter from Captain Billings Cites Soldier Support
A letter from M. M. Billings, Captain of Co. E, 8th Indiana battery, states fewer old soldiers will oppose C. B. Lands this fall and that Lands’ campaign is in better shape than in prior elections. He asserts wider approval among veterans in Indiana. The Indianapolis News quotes the letter dated June 18.
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Indianapolis News
C. B. Landis
M. M. Billings
Democrats Name County Ticket at Veedersburg Convention
Fountain county Democrats met at the Veedersburg opera house and named their county ticket. Delegates numbered 162 with 81 needed for a nomination. William Madigan and W. N. White were nominated, with A. L. Claypool withdrawing and Frank Macoughtry assisting. Morrison spoke on machine politics and unity against Republicans.
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Morrison
Fountain County
Veedersburg Opera House
Martin A. Morrison
Congress
William Madigan
van Buren
A. L. Claypool
Shawnee
Claypool
Madigan
Indianapolis News
Tariff and Trusts
Hanly
W. N. White
White
Bryan
Will H. Thompson
Jos. Glascock
Glascock
Thompson
Sheriff
John Witt
Cain
Myers
B. F. Stephens
Logan
Convention nominates LaBaw for county office amid party unity
Delegates vote to nominate W. B. LaBaw for re election while B Short is named as the rival candidate after county caucus ballots. Nominations for coroner Lewis Waggoner and commissioner Billy Wright follow with acclamations as party leaders debate vote buying and party solidarity.
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Jackson
Millcreek
Pulto
Wabash
Cain
van Buren
Troo
Richland
Shawnee
Logan
Davis
Sevenee
LaBaw
Short
LaBan
J. R. Hicks
Lewis Waggoner
Billy Wright
South Richland
H. C. Yount
Sam Clark
Sam
McCoughtry
Fountain County
Denver
Bryan
M. A. Morrison
Morrison praised for campaign plan but lacks congress experience
The piece ridicules Morrison’s pledge to secure 2000 Republican votes and questions what he would do in Congress if elected. It praises Landis as a gentleman yet argues Morrison cannot represent the Ninth District, despite calling the Democratic convention a success and noting Morrison’s engaging manner.
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Congress
Landis
Morrison
Ninth
Washington
County Institute Officials Schedule Two Day Event
County Institute officials decided to hold a two day institute in Attica on December 22 and 23. One day institutes will take place in Newtown and Kingman, with the corn show and school in Veedersburg.
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Attica
Newtown
Kingman
Veedersburg
Rhodes Mallory Marriage At Crossport Home
Homer Mallory wed Miss Mary Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Rhodes in Crossport on Saturday evening at the bride’s home. Only immediate friends attended. The couple are among our finest young people with many congratulations from their circle.
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Homer Mallory
Mary Rhodes
Samuel Rhodes
Crossport
Democrats Select 29 Delegates in Troy Township Convention
About 41 of 500 Democrats attended the township convention after a call from Saturday afternoon in the court room. The 41 named 29 delegates from a prepared list, while Republicans reported 152 of 430 votes in the township and about 1700 of 2600 county votes, showing party participation ratios. The Covington Friend criticized the GOP primary coverage as misrepresentation of the convention’s work.
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Troy Township
Covington
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