Interurban survey spans Danville to Lafayette amid local support
The Fountain Warren Traction surveys between Danville and Lafayette indicate strong local interest. Farmers offer land and funds for right of way and bridges, while opposition remains limited. the line could be operational by winter. Nearby towns report busy activity and returning residents.
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Danville
Fountain- Warren Traction
Cvington
Traction Company
Rveus
Ers
Little & Jones Fountain-Warren Traction Co
Ad Lafayette
Cayuga Boys Defeat Covington in Sunday Ball Clash
Cayuga swept Covington 7 to 4 in a Sunday afternoon game. Contention arose over continuing play, but Cayuga appeared clearly the superior, leaving little doubt about the final outcome.
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Covington
Cayuga Boys
Kingman's Big Fourth Celebration Delights Crowd
Kingman drew a large Fourth of July crowd for its city celebration. Hon. V. E. Livengood delivered a well received speech, noted as one of his best. The event showcased Kingman’s lively spirit and community energy.
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Kingman
V. E. Livengood
V. E
No Court House for Kentland Wins Supreme Court Ruling
The supreme court orders a permanent injunction stopping Newton county from spending funds to build a new court house at Kentland. The suit, filed by Land residents seeking to move the county seat to Goodland, followed multiple elections and appeals to the legislature.
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Supreme Court
Newton County
Kentland
Goodland
Danville Autoist on Long Trips
Mr and Mrs Ned Kelly of North Hazel street left Saturday for New York City in Mr Kellys 36 horsepower Winton touring car They will sail for Europe with the car and plan a tour of the continent They passed Covington about 4 am with a reserve car in the party Also note C A Spang and Reid and Mary Spang with A Smith left Saturday for Butler Pa in a Spangs Winton car.
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Danville
Ned Kelly
North Hazel Street
New York City
Mr. Kelly
C. A. Spang
Reid
Mary Spang
A. Smith
Butler
Mr. Spang
Press
Covington
Died for the Field Herman Miller Dies in East Dunnington Field
Herman Miller a young worker for Wm Assendrup in East Dunnington was found dead in a corn field Friday. Coroner Comley ruled heart disease as the cause after an inquest. A note on local advertising mentions Svrosis Petticoats priced 1 to 4 dollars from Spence Smith Spence.
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Herman Miller
Wm. Assendrup
East Dunnington
Anthony Assendrup
Miller
Comley
Benton
Prohibited Marriage After Underage Groomed Consent Issue
Mary Luise Reed aged 16 and Clay Kiddie aged 20 from near Covington Indiana came to Danville seeking marriage. They were joined by Mary’s father but the license was refused because Kiddie was underage and parental consent was required.
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Mary Luise Reed
Clay Kiddie
Covington
Ind
Mary
Danville Press
Danville Township Assessor Reports Big Gain in 1905
Assessor W M Canada completes the Danville township rolls showing total assessment of 20 657 280 an increase of 1 149 545 over 1904 Real estate rises to 24 739 944 from 13 518 845 personal property at 5 918 235 up from 5 195 890 The 1904 total was 19 507 734 and the gain this year reflects less building than 1904 but higher quality construction Buckner s paints and local landowner John Stucker figure in the narrative with a comic aside about an auto driven hay rake event
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W. M Canada
Danville
Covington
Tragic Death of Lafayette Woman At River Camp
A young Lafayette woman described as a social outcast died by self drowning Tuesday night after spending the evening at a camp of local socially prominent men. The club members and their influence are blamed as responsible for her manner of life and decision to end it, with calls for higher standards from both sexes.
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Lafayette
Attica Ledger
One of the prominent eee of our store
J L Peters advertises an unlimited selection for high grade styles.
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J L. Peters
Fountain Trust Company Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Fountain Trust Company held its annual stockholders meeting on Monday. Officers elected were W. W. Layton as President I. H. Dicken as Vice President and R. W. Miles as Secretary and Treasurer.
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the Fountain Trust Company
W.W. Layton
I. H. Dicken
R. W. Miles
Cigarette Sucker Yanaked Arrest Sparks Mayor’s Law Plan
Yanaked cigarette defier Cale Sears was arrested Thursday and faced a hearing before Mayor Jo. City officials vow to enforce the new law and confront violators. Harvest report notes Vermilion county wheat near shock with about 20 bushels per acre, better than last year, matching Fountain county trends.
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Cale Sears
James Clipson
Vermilion County
State Board of Agriculture
Catlin
Danville
Fountain County
New Officers Installed In Local Fraternal Lodges
Covington Lodge No. 21 I O O F elected officers for installation at the next meeting led by Harry L. Evans N G and J A Duncan secretary. Troy Encampment No. 55 I C O F announced D T Hedges C P Chas Brown A Brown H P Allen Shaff S W Jonathan McCoy J W F M Hull Scribe. Irene Lodge No. 207 D of R listed Catharine Purfeerst N G Della Bilsland V G Jessie DeHaven Sec.
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Covington Lodge
Harry L. Evans
B. Clawson
W. G
J. A. Duncan
Sec
Troy
D. T. Hedges
C. P. Chas
A. Brown
H. P. Allen Shaff
S. W. Jonathan McCoy
J. W. F. M. Hull
Scribe
Fountain County Temperance Progress Report
A local summary notes substantial gains in temperance in Fountain County. Saloons now survive mainly in four townships Logan Troy Van Buren and Wabash while Richland Cain Jackson Mill Creek and Fulton have been cleared of saloons. The piece highlights improved enforcement and reductions in intoxication availability as evidence of progress.
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Fountain County
Logan
Troy
van Buren
Wabash
Richland
Cain
Jackson
Mill, Creek
Fulton
Local Campaigns Stir in Covington and State Race Tea
Democrats of the county weigh renomination bids for Fry Bryant, John Hardesty, Guy Spinning, and S Mack Irvin as Republicans prepare for Auditor of State and a City Mayor contest in Covington. State Supt. Cotton seeks renomination for school reforms while Will Colvert eyes another run for Representative amid a cluttered political scene.
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Fry Bryant
John Hardesty
Guy Spinning
S. Mack Irvin
J. C. Powell
Logansport
John C. Bellheimer
Bellheimer
Powell
Will Colvert
Colvert
Veedersburg Hospitality Noted After Covington Visit
Veedersburg hosts Covington visitors for a quiet evening with Attica sending a train load of people. Covington residents appreciated Veedersburg’s reception while Attica contributed a well received showing and the city’s hospitality.
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Veedersby
Covington
Veeders Ington
Veedersburg
Attica
Covingtale
Sunday editorial praises Mayor Jones and city efforts
A fragment from a Sunday article discusses praise for Mayor Jones and city marshals over carnival actions, contrasting Republican and Democratic editorials, and noting saloon activity. The snippet ends with an advertisement: For Sale Ideal Cylinder Press A Duncan Co.
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Ideal Cylinder Press
A. Duncan, Co
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