Death of Artie Martin and Vigo county obituary note
Mrs. Gertrude Martin daughter of Zick Stuart died Sunday at her Vigo county home after an operation for appendicitis. She was ill about two weeks and well known locally. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Also an ad notes Merryman Bros offering 10 pounds of pure land for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Martin
Zick Stuart
Vigo County
Merryman Bros
Ohio
Maumee
Vatley
Srese Valley
Corp
Oala
Walnut
Indiana
United States
Michigan
Leasd
Mort Sane
Local marriage licenses issued by Clerk Bryant
The clerk reports issued licenses since the last list for Frank L Sheets and Lidia R Fix James Hutts and Elith Lane Henry H Newman and Daisy JL Switch. Also includes an unrelated antique ad for Woonford’s Sanitary Lotion sold by Geo D Cook Covington Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Frank* L Sheets
Lidia R. Fix
James Hutts
Elith Lane
Henry H. Newman
Daisy JL. Switch
Woonford
Geo. D. Cook
Covington
Ind
Public praise for Borres sentence in Ebero Plantation case
The Danville Commercial laments the Ebero Plantation swindle led by Ferdinand D. Borres and associates. It condemns palm court schemes promising tropical profits, noting quick riches prey on credulity and poor farmers. It cites court verdicts against Borres and Owen and warns readers to avoid unknown investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand D. Borres
Ebero Plantation Co
Boston
D Wells
Borges
Wm. D. Owen
Danville
Local Social Notes From Barrens Williamsport Visits
Matwngs at M Suord Wilbur Sumwer returned from Chicago. S.S. Crane and family drove from the Barrens. Mrs Bell Kenuciespire visited Williamsport with her daughter Mrs A E Biggs. Names listed for week ending July 18 1906 include William Clawson A J Cortner Frank Foster M K Jester O Kendall W E Rogers and Mrs D E Williams. F W Boyd P M noted for calls advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Kenuciespire
Williamsport
A. E. Biggs
William Clawson
A. J. Cortner
Frank Foster
M. K. Jester
O. Kendall
W. E. Rogers
D. E. Williams
F. W. Boyd
P. M
First Church of Christ Sunday Services Schedule
The church lists Bible School at 9 30 A M with Brother Orahood preaching at 10 45 A M. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 3 00 P M and 6 30 P M respectively. No evening service due to Union Vesper Services at Court House yard 4 P M. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hible School
Orahood
C. E
Court House
Saloon Labels and Safe Skin Remedies Promoted
The Pure Food Law starts January first, forcing labeling on all bottle contents to show purity or imitation. The ad promises pimples and skin disease cures from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis with guarantees or refunds, urging immediate writing for convince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
Olive Street
St.Louis Mo
Zemo
Earth
Indiana Railroad Commission’s Quiet Yet Far Reaching Work
The Indiana Railroad Commission has acted as mediator between shippers and carriers since May 1905, reducing car shortages and unfair practices. It eliminated “subject to delay” bills of lading, lowered switching and passenger fares, and secured coal rate concessions. The commission’s work aims for a general public benefit, with costs under $20,000 yearly and revenue from rail taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Indiana Commission
Indianapolis
Commission
Indiana
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Railway Commission
Congress deserves credit for the many laws passed
The piece defends Congress for enacting new measures stronger than those urged by newspapers and Roosevelt, criticizing press claims of forcing action and praising the Republican Congress for wise debates and prudent lawmaking without diminishing Roosevelt's contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Republican Congress
Local notes from Fountain residents and Covington visits
Fountain readers record visits and errands by Mrs Nancy Lathrop and family. Claud Marquess and Dale Clark worked hay. P N Cox and Margivent Si dined with the Lathrops. Others, including Frank Watts, William Ennis, and George Helms, are noted for travels, dinners, or plans to visit St Louis and Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lathrop
Dot
Covington
Claud Marquess
Dale Clark
P. N. Cox
Margivent
Frank Watts
Frankie
William Ennis
St. Louis
Bingley Lathrop
Ark
George Helms
Tom Trott
Frank Franzell
Charles Lathrop
Arch Foreman
Lee Strean
Peter Trott
Lenard Bantz
Ralph Strean
Lee Stearn
Harvey Lathrop
Jank
Blue Bell
Notice of Administration in Fountain County Estate
Notice is given that James I. McClure has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of William A. McClure, deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. July 20, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remone Oolitic Stone Co
Menon
Circuit Court
Fountain County
State of
Indiana
William A. McClure
James I. McClure
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Board
Artie Martin
Kennedy
Captainsny Opiates
Cook
M. Suord’s
Wilbur Sumwer
Chicago
S.S. Crane and Family
The
Barrens
1St Church of Christ
R. R. Commission
Per
Consignee
Passenger
Brles
Newcastle
Boonville
Hart
Winchester
Dare
P.N. Cox
G .S. Ferguson
the City Laundry
Bert J. Ellmore
Northeast
Coner Public Square
Jas. R. Richey
Coleman
Reeves & Coleman
Soldier Company
Central States
Ft. Wayne
South Bend
Ligonier and LaGrange
Toledo
L. P. Little. Covington
Wheeler & Wilson and
Tom Walsh
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