Death claims Homer Sewell well known Covington business man
Homer Sewell a prominent Covington citizen and abstract business operator died at his home after weeks of illness from stomach trouble and grip. Born June 29, 1843 in Covington, he served as a drummer boy in the Civil War and was a longtime banker stockholder and director. Funeral services were held at his East Washington home with the G A R and various lodges in attendance. Interment followed in Mt Hope cemetery.
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HomerSevwel
Fountain County
Covington
Hower Sewell
Win. B.C
Useba Sewell
Mary Nebeker
Barton Sewell
Europe
10Th
Indiana Regiment
Magdalena Mayer
Sewell
First National Bank
Fountain Trust ‘Co
Flomer Sewell
Probated Will of Homer Sewell Leaves Estate to Wife
The August 1905 will of Homer Sewell was admitted to probate on Thursday. It leaves all real and personal property to his wife Magdelena Sewell, except the Sewell homestead a life estate is hers, and upon her death the estate reverts to the heirs. The estate, valued around $70,000, includes cash notes stock and real estate in the city a Chicago tract and western land. Magdelena Sewell is administratrix with a bond set in the amount of $
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Homer Sewell
Sewell
Magdelena Sewell
Homer
Busines
Guy F. Spinning
Fred 8. Bell
Chicago
Lard
In Memoriam O E S Emma Bilsland Haverly
The Eastern Star sister Emma Bilsland Haverly is mourned for devotion kindness and faithfulness. Resolutions honor her memory with mourning charter draped for sixty days and notices sent to family minutes and local papers.
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Emma Bilsland Haverly
Order of the Eastern Star
Ada
Ruth
Esther
Martha
Hlecta
Minutes of Troy
Covington
Madge Wilkey
Olive Boyd
Mildred Kerr
Attica and Yeddo Residents Named in Listings
J. Shannon Nave of Attica and S. A. Elwell of Yeddo are cited among several others in the readable portion of the listing.
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J. Shannon Nave
Attica
S. A. Elwell
Yeddo
Four Friends Embark On Pleasure Trip Through Indiana Michigan
Forest Livengood Ray Wir gert Dr Mont Faust and Jimmy Morris left Thursday morning in Forests car for a several day pleasure trip through northern Indiana and Michigan.
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Forest Livengood
Ray Wirgert
Dr. Mont Faust
Jimmy Morris
Forest
Indiana
Michigan
Advertisements Promise Value Through Informed Buying
The piece urges readers to read ads to grasp current values and where to buy, claiming ads expand buying power. It emphasizes advertisements deliver news and guidance on quality, style, and design, helping readers maximize dollars and make informed purchases.
Jurors Disagree on Voliva Perjury Charge
The jury in the Wilbur Glen Voliva perjury trial reported a hung verdict after seventeen hours deliberation. Eleven jurors favored conviction while one or more remained undecided. a retrial is expected in the October term.
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Wilbur Glen Voliva
John Alexander Dowie
Corner Stone Laying for Waynetown High School Building
The Waynetown High School building with an $835,000 cost will have its corner stone laid Tuesday afternoon July 22 in Waynetown. Calvin A. Prather directs the ceremonies with Frank Cavin delivering the address. The Waynetown band leads 500 school children with American flags. Masonry members from Fountain County are invited to participate.
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Waynetown
Calvin A. Prather
Grand Sec’y
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
M. W
Frank BK. Cavin
Indianapolis
Fountain County
John W. Schuler
O L Osborn
Walter Runyan
Death of Wm. Koontz in City Home
Wm. Koontz a longtime city resident died at his East Jefferson street home last Wednesday evening at 6. He had suffered paralysis and a stroke last winter. He leaves a widow and several children. A Civil War veteran, he had no pension. Funeral services were held Friday at the home with interment at Mt. Hope.
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East Jefferson Street
Mt. Hope
Two Runaways Involving Barker And Briggs In Town
Elmer Barker and Billie Briggs, horse buyers, each suffered runaway incidents on Wednesday when wagon tongues dropped. Barker was knocked unconscious after his wagon teetered into a ditch and he fell about fifteen feet onto gravel, later recovering. Briggs escaped with minor injury after abandoning his buggy as the team ran into town.
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Elmer Barker
Billie Briggs
King Mao
Mr. Barker
Briggs
County Board Awards Several Small Contracts
The county commissioners let contracts this month for local road work. The Nebeker culvert retaining wall near Covington went to John Hawkins for 14950 with Wm. Hegg bidding 15.95. Wilmer Foster bid 400 for the Brummett grade in Wabash township damaged by the March flood. Foster was the only bidder on the Shawnee grade in Shawnee township at 285, leading toward the Shawnee bridge over the Wabash. the bid was not accepted and kept under advisement. Riverside grade drew no bids, 1200 estimate likely too low, and the board may re advertise it for bids.
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Nebeker
Covington
John Hawkins
Hegg
Wilmer Foster
Wabash Township
Shawnee Township
Wabash
Siding Special Offer For Clean Stock
A sales pitch advertises siding at two dollars per hundred with good clean stock and a promise of absolute satisfaction.
License law delays spark brief Indiana car tag supply
Secretary of State Lew G Emingham reports delays in issuing new license tags since the July 1 enactment. With over 35 000 license applications, owners should keep using their cars. The department requests time and forbearance as tags and processing catch up amid high demand. Also notes related trade ad and Vermilion County auto club event in Covington with a heat ridden run and no accidents. Benjamin Spence of Indianapolis visits Covington, noting changes since his last visit twenty years ago.
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Lew G Emingham
Indiana
Benjamin Spence
Indianapolis
John H. Spence
Spence
People’s Paper
Mr. Spence
Covington
Old Town
Leader’s Big Sale Opens Tomorrow
The Leader announces its big annual clearance sale starting tomorrow with notable reductions. Local buyers are promised great savings, higher than in previous years, and the sale aims to deliver money saving value across the store.
Primary To Nominate City Democratic Ticket
The primary convention will nominate the city ticket at city hall from 1 to 8 p m Tuesday August 5 1913. Each candidate seems to have opposition and the primary lets the people express their choice with fair consideration and active participation by all contestants.
Notice to Clean Up for Weeds and Sanitary Conditions
Notice to clean up weeds on occupied and vacant Jots within ten days effective July 20 1913. All unsanitary surface privies dry wells cess-pools must be sanitized immediately to prevent foul odors flies disease. C C Wert M D City Health Commissioner dated 7 18 13 2w
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C. C. Wert
M. D
Pastor Theme at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Methodist church invites. The pastor will speak on God Our High Tower in the morning and Christ in Art in the evening as part of a sermon series. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m with spirited brief services and good music.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
What the Flat Iron has to Say sermon theme
The Presbyterian church pastor will use illustrated objects in Sunday services with a Sunday evening sermon on What the Flat Iron has to Say and morning Temple and Hearth theme. All ages are welcome and a large attendance is urged before vacation. Bible school at 10.
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Presbyterian Church
Bible
Prather’s Carriage Shop Promises Low Prices and Repairs
Take Your Buggies to J. T. Prather the O d Reliable Carriage Maker for all carriage work done to order. Tires reset for 1.60 and many components priced low. Blacksmithing woodwork painting trimming by experienced workmen at the shop west of McMahon's barn Covington Indiana.
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O.d
McMahon’s
Covington
Ind
Paul Board Returns from Rockville Sanitarium
Paul Board has come home from Rockville Sanitarium after a period of illness. Friends express wishes for his speedy recovery and health restoration.
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Paul Board
Rockville
Nurse Ruth Remster Spends Day with Parents at Rockville
Miss Ruth Remster a nurse at Rockville State Sanatorium spent last Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wa Remster in a family visit that highlighted community ties.
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Ruth Remster
Rockville State Sanitarium
Wa. Remster
Orrs Return Home to Wichita After Visit
Mr and Mrs Thomas Orr departed for their Wichita Kansas home at week end after spending several days here with relatives and friends.
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Thomas Orr
Wichita
Kans
Reverend Strecker Addresses Veedersburg Brotherhood
Rev. E W Strecker spoke to a newly organized Men's Brotherhood at the M E church in Veedersburg last Friday evening.
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E W. Strecker
Veedersburg
Men’s Brotherhood
M. E. Church
Ten Pound Boy Born to Lewsaders in Washington Street
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Lewsader welcomed a ten pound boy Saturday morning. Both mother and child are doing nicely. Miss Lura Spinning hosted the Girls Sewing club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Several young women enjoyed hospitality and light refreshments after an afternoon of needle work.
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Alonzo Lewsader
East Washington Street
Lura Spinning
Local Man Overcome by Heat on City Streets
Sam Simms, formerly of this city and now living in Lafay ette, collapsed from heat on a sidewalk Wednesday of last week. He remained unconscious briefly, later regained consciousness, and was taken to his home.
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Sam Simms
Lafayette
Coal Orders Taken By Phone For Any Quantity
A short advertisement notes coal orders accepted by phone for both hard and soft varieties in any quantity. The message emphasizes ready fulfillment and invites customers to place calls for delivery or pickup.
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
G. A. R Post
Lodge
Oscar Phebus
Will H. Thompson
Leroy Sanders
W. B. Gray
Cardiff
Wm. Wright
Manford Livengood
Claud Pailport
City
Lucian Wheatly
W. G. Miles
George Mayer
Duquoin
Ill
Mather
C. M. Berry
Abarg
Reed
Henry Fugate
Nathan Hardesty
Hardesty
Danville
Riverside
Holland
Voliva
Wm. Koontz
Secretary of State
Fountain
Warren County
W. R. Massey & Son
Vermilion County Automobile Club
E.helbert Jones
Hillsboro
Wallace
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church Notes
J. T. Prather
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