Livengood Steps Down as Covington City Attorney
The Covington City Council accepted A T Livengood's resignation and elected O B Ratcliff as his successor. Both men are prominent local attorneys with strong reputations. Livengood, about 28, former two term mayor, has served as city attorney for two years and retires July 9. Ratcliff, newly elected, is noted for hard work and integrity and is expected to safeguard city interests.
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A. T. Livengood
C. B. Ratcliff
Itlls
A T. Livengood
O. B. Ratcliff
Fountain County
St. Louis
Livengood
Democratic
Fountain
Countes
Les
Covington
Republic
Stabbed Dogs Alarm Cheney and Martin in Early Saturday
Early Saturday a knife expert stabbed two of Chas Cheney's bird dogs and Old Bit, a tramp dog owned by J. C. Martin. Martin's dog died of wounds. the others survive and recover. A litter of pups remains with Old Bit, who is a water spaniel. The attack occurred behind the left foreleg. no evidence of fatal strike. White clothing ad follows.
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Chas
Cheney
J. C. Martin
Martin
White goods on sale at J Lueb stores
White duck and white pique fabrics join white law white org bewritten items and white linen at J Lueb stores with low prices across the line.
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J. Lueb’s
Burnside Chapel Changes Evening Sermon Time
At Burnside Chapel preaching moves to Sunday evening at 7 45 PM from the morning service. All interested in the church work are invited to attend and a cordial welcome is extended. W G Vessels, Pastor.
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Burnside Chapel
W. G. Vessels
Sabbath School Picnic At Harris Grove
The Methodist Sunday School plans a picnic at Mr Harris grove on the Perrysville road. All friends are invited to join the outing. Depart Covington at 9 a m with well filled baskets for a day of shade water and fellowship.
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Methodist Sunday School
Harris’ Grove
Perrysville Road
Covington
Sixty-Third Indiana Regimental Reunion Sets Covington Picnic
The Executive Board of the Sixty-Third Regimental Reunion Association plans the 25th annual re union for Covington Indiana on Thursday August 30 1906. An outdoor fairgrounds meeting with an old style basket dinner is scheduled. Committees cover grounds reception music speakers finance basket dinner solicitation and printing with members named.
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Sixty-Third Regimental Re-union Association
J.L. Townsley
Covington
Ind
Friends of the
Col. McMannomy
M. H. Clark
Wot Ward
T. V. Townsley
James Hutson
Jonathan McCoy
Captain York
N. G. Nebeker
J. L Townsley
J. N Ellis
Isaac Clark
Jas. Menefee
Job Westfall
Jacob Stutler
Bob Griggs
Wim Eafian
J. W. Patterson
Byron R. Russell
Capt. la Tourette
Capt la Tourette
A. W. Graham
G W. Boughner
T. W. Townsley
W. H. Smail
H. R. Claypool
W. T. Ward
Jas
York
W. T. Warp
Death on trestle in Attica claims Mrs. Goans
Mrs. Myra N. Goans aged 75, mother of Richard Goans of Lafayette and Mrs. William Ireland, died after being struck and ground by a gravel train on a trestle near Attica flouring mill while walking with her grandson Fred Ireland and another boy to the downtown station. The tragedy, witnessed by onlookers, left fragments of her body found for hours. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning.
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Myra N. Goans
Richard Goans
Lafayette
William Ireland
Attica
Goans
Fred Ireland
Wabash
Fred
The Leaders Saturday Specials Offer
The Leader advertises 15c ladies ribbed vests two for 25c Mennen’s Talcum Powder five cent wash rags three for 10c Egg White toilet soap five cents each sale text.
Attica Plans Two Day August Levee With Horse Show
Attica will host a two day levee on August 9. Day one features the annual horse show while day two continues the program with various sports for the people's entertainment.
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Attica
Covington Seeks More and Better Rental Housing
The city needs more modern houses for rent as current supply is scarce and prices rise. Demand is at a peak with rents climbing, while vacant listings are hard to find.
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Covington
Wait for Our Big Discount Sale
An announcement from Spence, Smith and Spence promotes a forthcoming discount sale. The notice hints at major savings and invites readers to await further details.
Fountain Mercantile Company Announces Semi Annual Sale
The Fountain Mercantile Company begins its third Semi Annual sale next Tuesday July 17. The enterprising firm urges customers to visit for a fine, broad assortment of goods, claiming no other store in Fountain County matches their selection and urging remembrance of the sale.
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Fountain Mercantile Company
Fountain County
Hail Demolishes Crops Across Warren and Ver Counties
A Wednesday hail storm swept southward through South Western Warren and North Western Ver million counties, two miles wide, ruining oats and corn crops. Farmers begin replanting this week in hope of recovery. Look at our linoleums M. Boord.
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Warren
Vermillion Counties
City Council Elects O B Ratcliff City Attorney
The City Council under Mayor Jones met Monday night. They chose O B Ratcliff as city attorney by unanimous vote, Ratcliff taking the oath and filing his bond. The council reviewed May and June clerk and treasurer reports and approved regular bills.
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Jones
Fourth Street
Eleventh Street
O. B. Ratcliff
Ratcliff
Livengood
T. J. Allan
Presbyterians Picnic At Rinns Woods
The Presbyterian Sunday school and church members held a large picnic at Rinn's woods southeast of the city on Wednesday. The crowd was well equipped for a good time and the event proved a very enjoyable and wholesome gathering.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Insurance Muddle Prompts Change at States Agency
Directors of the States Agency Insurance Company call for proxies from stockholders across Indiana as a reorganization is planned. The move surprised Indianapolis as charges are leveled against management while many policyholders remain part of the firm.
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Indianapolis
Ind
States Agency Insurance Company
Vice President Fairbanks and family visit Covington
Charles Warren Fairbanks, Vice President and former Indiana senator, with wife and son Fred, passed through Covington en route to Mansfield Illinois. They stayed overnight after auto trouble and accepted a cordial reception from locals. He praised recent Congress work and Republican prospects.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Fred
Our City
Indianapolis
Mansfield
Ill
Our
E. Huebeker
Peru man injured by crushed foot at gravel pit
English of Peru, a car repairer, was badly crushed when a car was moved onto him at the Young gravel pit south of Attica last Friday morning. He was taken to a Peru hospital for treatment.
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Will English
Peru
Attica
Piano Recital by Miss Lonelys Advanced Class
Miss lonely s advanced piano class gave a recital at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Martin on Washington street with about fifty invited guests. Performers included Mrs T M Rinn and Misses Nabors Shaff Martin Coffing Board Patton and Montgomery. The instructor demonstrated notable skill and the article promotes four specials at The Leader sale on Saturday.
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Miss 'Loney
Ed. Martin
Washington Street
T. M. Rinn
Nabors
Shaff
Martin
Coffing
Board
Patton
Montgomery
Summer Vesper Services Set on Court House Lawn
Beginning Sunday evening July 22 at 6 30 the Court House Lawn hosts Vesper Services replacing regular church worship. The event is a Union Service inviting all local churches to participate when weather permits.
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Court House
Narrow river drowning scare prompts warning to youths
Max Franklin nearly drowned after straying into deep water at the river with Schmelig boys. A companion seized him and pulled him ashore. he regained consciousness only later. The incident echoes a prior drowning scare involving Frank Newhouse, son of Mrs. J. M. Martin, with timely aid from friends.
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Max Franklin
Schmelig
Max
Frank Newhouse
J. M. Martin
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O. B
Ratcliffe
Spence, Smith & Spence
M. Boord
Channejs
Presbyterians Picnic
Fairbanks
Sale
Vesper Services
Ait M. Boord
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