Local Board of Review Closes Its Session Today
The Board of Review finished its work and adjourned Monday. Freeman Vice of Van Buren was in town, praised as a solid citizen with good business sense. Congress has raided the French Lick and West Baden gambling resorts, drawing relief to state and county. The County Commissioners met in regular session with active business conducted by all members.
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Board of Review
Freeman
van Buren
Congress
French Lick
West Baden
Community notes and family visits in Covington area
Sterling trader Dr. Pettit transacts business in town on the Fourth. Miss Anna Nebeker visits Terre Haute with friends. Mrs. Phelps advertises wall paper sales. Heavy rain Tuesday aids crops. Mrs. Martha Beckley of Newtown guests of Mrs Will Reeves. L. D Patton attends Fowler court, minor cases. Sewell Nebeker and wife visit from Indianapolis. Farm loan ads by L. P. Little. Miss May Bingham of Veedersburg visits friends. Mrs. Harl Sewell and children guest of the Price family. Miss Bessie Severs of Springfield Ohio visits A. R. Heath. Funeral of Will G. McClure held at Newtown. Fletcher Boyd and family attend. J. U. Nebeker of Woodlawn Ill. visits Nelson Nebeker’s. Harry Duncan, 18, dies at County Farm from consumption. Covington Fair preemary list issued, bigger fair expected. Mrs. J. L. Foxton of Huron arrives, joins Mr. and Mrs. Martin.
Kansas court fines seven rebater defendants
In a U S district court in Kansas seven rebater defendants were fined an aggregate of 85000 dollars and two trust officials were also sent to prison.
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U. S. District Court
Kansas
Democratic Candidate Bryan Likely To Secure Nomination
It seems Bryan will be the next Democratic presidential candidate. During his last campaign he carried only four Northern states Colorado Idaho Montana and Nevada totaling thirteen electoral votes.
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Bryan
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Republican Party Celebrates Semi Centenary Progress
The nation marks fifty years of the Republican Party with praise for its half century of progress and the notable advancements attributed to the American people as described in the party platform.
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Republican Party
Republican State Platform
Republican Governors Preside Over Nonpartisan State Management
A historical note credits republican laws and governance for the nonpartisan administration of state institutions. It argues that true nonpartisanship only existed under republican executives, a record supporters may claim with pride.
Wages in Twelve Employments Show Global Variances
The labor bulletin notes that one hour of work yields 12 cents in Germany, 74 cents in Britain, and a U S wage not clearly stated, with goods priced similarly low in the United States. It lauds the republican tariff as boosting American workers above global wage levels.
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Department of Labor
Germany
Great Britain
United States
State Platform Notes on Party Control and State Debt
The platform argues the Democratic state platform criticizes Republican control, claiming records show state debt fell from over seven and a half million to under one million. It also asserts per capita inmate care costs are lower under Democratic governance.
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Democratic
Republican Party
Democratic criticism of party lines in Roosevelt era bills
The piece argues Democrats capitalized politically by aligning with President Roosevelt and supporting or opposing administration measures. It blames Republicans for mistakes and credits them for good laws, while noting Democratic attempts to confuse public opinion.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Whittaker Calls Society to Action on Juvenile Reform
Superintendent W H Whittaker of the Jeffersonville reformatory urged a united societal effort to ensure every normal child receives education and opportunity, arguing against degeneracy and for a constructive life path.
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W. H. Whittaker
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Segway to Reform: Educate Neglected Boys Instead of Prison
The speaker argues against harsh measures for a boy and a girl, proposing redirecting over $1,000 per convicted man toward educating neglected boys. The aim is to replace punishment with schooling and trade training to prevent crime and aid youth.
Public Health Notice for Covington Weed and Trash Cleanup
City wide notice under Section 246 Revived Statute 191 requires all residents to cut weeds and burn or remove rubbish. Issued by the Board of Health Geo. Cook and W. B. Coleman.
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Covington
A. L. Spinings Board of Heath
Geo. Cook
Ww. B
Coleman
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Plans
Bible School at 9 80 a m Preaching Sabbath morning at 10 40 Subject Great Issues out of little things Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 40 The league will take up the Bible Study Course All young people invited to attend Come Sunday eve nine Preaching Sunday evening at 740 Subject The Glow of Sunset Last Quarterly Conference for this year Saturday morning at 10 am Dr A Schell presiding Members of the quarterly conference expected to be present
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Bible School
Epworth League
A. Schell
Death of Will G. McClure at 61 in Newtown
Will G. McClure died at his Newtown home after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. He was 61, born and raised in Richland township, a longtime Newtown Presbyterian, and married twice to Mrs. Laura Guy. Funeral held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian church. interment in Newtown Cemetery. A large gathering paid final respects. Additional items note visits and movements of Ed and Lew Dunlap, Miss Lillian Reeves’s graduation in Terre Haute, and Jerry Gordon’s appendicitis operation in Indianapolis.
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Will G. McClure
Newtown
James McClure
Fountain County
Richland Township
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Laura Guy
Presbyterian Church
McClure
Gilchrist
Death of Newtown Resident David Ewart
David Ewart of Newtown died at his home last Thursday morning. A well known and highly esteemed citizen, his funeral was held Friday afternoon with interment in Newtown cemetery.
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David Ewart
Newtown
Gahan Declared Insane Again After Brother's Death
Juliuo Gahan of this city was declared insane for the third time last Monday and sent to the Indianapolis asylum Thursday morning after his brother Tom’s death by lightning. He has shown signs of returning dementia since the tragedy and had previously been treated in Kankakee. His family, now in this city, hopes for improvement and restoration. He is about fifty years old.
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Juliuo Gahan
Indianapolis
Gahan
Tom
Kankakee Ii
George W. Williams
Dr. Hicks
Resolutions of Condolence for Mrs Julia Louise Bell
The chapter mourns the death of sister Julia Louise Bell calling her one of its best members. It notes her trustworthiness, exemplary life, and roles as wife mother and friend. The charter is to be draped for thirty days and heartfelt sympathies extended to her bereaved family. Resolutions to be published in county papers and shared with the family Fraternally. Com Mrs T A Clifton. Mrs W L Reeves. Miss Marie Bryant.
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Julia Louise Bell
Bell
Sister Bell
Death of Mary Ann Wolf Rhodes aged 79 in Indiana
Mary Ann Wolf Rhodes was born December 21, 1830 near Chillicothe Ohio and died June 21, 1906 at age 79. Funeral was held at home June 24 led by Rev W Vail of Kingman. She married John Rhodes October 7, 1851 and had nine children. Her life centered on family and faith in the United Brethren Church. her husband preceded her in 1804.
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Mary Ann Wolf
Chillicothe Ohio
John Rhodes
Covington
Sylvester Rhodes
Ellen Ratcliff
Harriet Marlatt
Viola Townsley
Amanda Brummett
Mary A. Rhodes
John
William
Joshua
Amariah
George W
United Brethren Church
Earth
Local notes and notices from Crawfordsville area
The Crawfordsville report highlights a Fourth of July crowd and racing at Good car pris, plus health updates on Emma Levick, M Mayer Jr, and George W Williams. It notes Miss Lutrell Reeves’ graduation, Miss Nila Allen’s census role, Bryan Kerns’ arm fracture, and DeWitt Little Early Risers pills as advertised.
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Syrup Ships
The product is described as the original laxative cough syrup combining cough relief with cleansing of the system. It contains no opiates and is sold by Geoj uv. Cook.
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Kennedy
Geoj Uv
Cook
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Little May Lucile Brant
Mrs Link Gardener
Fry Bryant
Marie
Robert Chandler
Marshfield
Mr. Chandle
Ayer
M Wade
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maes
Republican Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
Dr. Pettit of
Sterling
Anna Nebeker
Terre Haute
Martha Beckley
Will Reeves
L. D Patton
Fowler
Sewell Nebeker
Idianapollis
Mr. Nebeker
L. P. Little
South Side
Svare
Covington, Inc
May Bingham
Veedersburg
Myrtie Lindley
Ada Clifton
Harl Sewell
Otterbern
J. P. Price
Sewell
Bessie Severs
Springfield
Ohio
A. R. Heath
Fletcher Boyd
Myrtle
J. U. Nebeker
Woodlawn Inl
Nelson Nebeker
Harry Duncan
Hee
J. L. Foxton
Huron & D
J. M. Martin
Foxton
Methodist Church Services
Will McClure
Ed Dunlap
Cincinnati
Lew Dunlap
Cora L. Hutson
Tom Allen
Lillian Reeves
State Normal
Lutreel Reeves
Jerry Gordon
Kingman
Jerry
Warren County
Guy Nickerbocker
Defiance
Charles Mullen
Danville
Guy
Myrtle Morgan
M. M. Morgan
Longmont
John Gahan
W. L. Reeves
Marie Bryant
Aodes, Sr
ST Bees
John R
M. Board’s
Crawfordsville
Emma Levick
Oaktown
N. M. Kerss
M. Mayer Jr
Laughlin
Evans Ville
J. Loeb’s
S. A. Rollins
Newton Lewis
Fuliog Township
Lutrell Reeves
Charles Reeves
State Normal School
Derre Haute
M. Booi
Charles Tinsley
Tiley
Lota Kinney of
Sidel, Sr
S.C. Dickenson
Mr. Dickenson
Frank Anderson
Rainsville
Wade Perivo
Withrop
Nila Allen
Frank Allen
Independence
Washington
Miss Allen
Census Department
Bryan Kerns
N. M. Kerns
Gilson
Ges
D. Cook
A. L. Spinning
4Th St
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