Mayor Court Reports Drift Into Covington Law Enforcement
In Covington Indiana the Mayor's Court handles nightlife issues as officers crack down on Sunday saloon sales. Billy Minaden family faces fines for drunkenness linked to boat Tecumseh’s beer, plus penalties for Edward Minton and others. Aims to rally public support for strict law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Minadew
Edward Minton
Ratcliff
Minadew
Ratelit
Mack Martin
Louis
Billy Haines
Fletcher Martin
Billy
Fletcher
Covington
Indiana
Rolla
Court records show fine and imprisonment for drunk and disorderly
The offender was assessed the usual fine for drunken behavior and in default of payment was committed. On Wednesday the court took a vacation, resting from its labors.
William Dennis Moves Stock to East Side Model Store
William Dennis and his force have been engaged this week in moving his stock of groceries to his east side room. He now has a model store and everything is as neat as it can be made and arranged.
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William Dennis
Meridian Life and Trust Company Gains Revealed
The Meridian Life and Trust Company of Indianapolis reports its first six months of 1905 show increases across policy loans and assets. Gains include a rise in total insurance in force and larger reserves and surplus, reflecting improved financial health for policyholders and the public.
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Meridian Life and Trust Company of
Indianapolis
Meridian Life and Trust Company
Death of James B Connor barber veteran of Spanish American War
James B Connor a Danville barber and Spanish American War veteran died Sunday at 2 AM at his brother Charles Connor's home 804 North Oak Street He was born July 19 1872 in Vandalia Ill and lived in Danville 15 years Survived by wife mother and several siblings including W T Connor Funeral held Tuesday at 4 PM from the First C P Church Ver Ion and Davis with Rev W Zeigler officiating and burial in Springhill cemetery He was widely known and left many friends and relatives attending the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Connor
Danville
Chas. Connor
North Oak Street
Philippines
Mr. Connor
Vandalia
W. T. Connor
C. P
Vermilion and
Davis Streets
W. Zeigler
Springhill Cemetery
Connor
Kandis Names Postmasters In Fountain County
Congressman Landis announced recommendations for postmaster appointments. F. W. Boyd to continue at this place, Harry C. Martin to Attica, and John W. Cronk to Veedersburg, effective January 1, 1906. The move reassigns Fountain county offices and should bolster the local Republican effort in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
F. W. Boyd
Harry C. Martin
Attica
John W. Cronk
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Laadia
W Luke Wins First Prize for Yellow Corn at St Louis Exposition
Ex county treasurer W W Luke receives a gold medal and certificate from exposition leaders for first premium in yellow corn. The award, the top honor in its department, lauds Luke's world-class corn and merit. Luke credits seed ear selection and breeding methods, citing Purdue's Prof Latta for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Luke
W. W. Luke
Mr. Luke
David R. Frances
Walter B. Stevens
F. J. I. Kiff
Fred W. Taylor
Div. Agriculture
Luke
Prof
Latta
Purdue
Tecumseh Tuesday Excursion Run by City Ladies Club
The Ladies Club chartered the Tecumseh Tuesday for an river excursion. About eighty people joined the party with baskets for dinner and supper on board. They visited Williamsport Attica and other river points and enjoyed refreshments games. The trip went to Shawnee mouth and returned past old Vicksburg.
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Williamsport
Attica
Shawnee
Old Vicksburg
Electric Railway News in Kingman Covington Line Hopes
The Kingman Covington Electric line shows flattering prospects with completion of preliminary work on the Fountain Warren line near, and a river bridge problem solved. Covington ready. Kingman to support. Also, Charles Carwile was kicked by a colt, injuring his right hand and thigh and kept lame for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman-Covington
Rahel
Kingman
Covington
Fountain- Warren
Liberty Street
Danville
Charles Carwile
Covington to Welcome Sells Downs Circus Aug 15
The Sells Downs Circus will exhibit in Covington on August 15. The show travels from Wabash to Covington by rail and then proceeds to Monticello Indiana, promising a large crowd for the event.
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Sells Downs
Wabash
Monticello
Ind
Covington
Preacher Dr. Miller Completes West Visit Sermons in Rupert and Union
Dr. Miller of Rupert Vermont returned from the Epworth League convention in Denver and preached last Sunday in two services. The morning sermon at the church and the evening at the Union meetings on the courthouse grounds delivered strong gospel messages in clear simple form.
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Miller
Rupert, Vt
Epworth League
Denver
Union
Court House
Christ
M E Church Services and Union Meeting Schedule
The M. E. Church announces Sabbath morning preaching at 10 40 with Sabbath school at 9 30 and Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 30 Preaching at the Bend church is set for Sabbath afternoon at 2 00 A Sunday school outing is discussed after next Wednesday the 26th Union services will be held on the courthouse yard Sunday evening at 7 39.
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Epworth League
the Bend Church
Court House Yard
Mrs Herzog Leaves for Germany Aboard Deutcherland
M Herzog and wife depart Tuesday noon via the Big Four for New York and sail at 4 30 yesterday morning for Hamburg Germany aboard the Deutcherland The trip is hoped to take about eight days and the voyage aims to benefit both Mr and Mrs Herzog A cypher telegram from Mr and Mrs David Plaut announced their safe arrival in Hamburg.
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M. Herzog
Big Four
New York
Hamburg
Germany
Deutcherland
Fountain Sunday School Association Organizes County Meetings
The Fountain County Sunday School Association announces a county wide literacy drive with officers J. M. Bonebrake president C A Dwyer vice president C E McClure secretary-treasurer and a schedule of meetings across townships from July 26 to August 5 at various churches and local venues urging careful attendance for maximum impact.
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Fountain County Sunday School Association
J. M
Bonebrake
Yeddo
C. A. Dwyer
Attica
C. E. McClure
Mellett
Mill Creek Township
Kingman
Christian Church
Jackson Township
Wallace
Wabaship
Gooper
Chicago Excursion Limited From Veedersburg
The C and E runs a special excursion train to Chicago on Sunday July 23. Round trip fare from Veedersburg is 15 dollars. The train departs Veedersburg at 5 30 am and returns from Chicago at 9 pm. A Sunday in the great city awaits.
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Chicago
Veedersburg
Taia
Wallace Lecture Association plans season talks in Wallace
Business men form a Wallace lecture association and announce season tickets at one dollar for four lectures or thirty cents per single admission. Family tickets six people. children twelve and under half price. Rev Earl Wiltley Col H W J Harum Thomas McCrary and Mattison Wilbur Chase will be secured. Association expects strong public cooperation for affordable access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Earl Wiltley
H. W. J. Harum
Georgia
Thomas McCrary
Mattison Wilbur Chase
Change of Firm in Varsise IL Purchases Fowler Store
John Gooin of Varsise IL buys the Fowler implement and Aarnass store and leads the firm with his son Will J Gobin as manager. A.E Reed remains with the new firm and invites old and new customers to call on the gentlemen to become acquainted. The announcement pledges continued high business standing and confidence from the community.
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John Gooin
Varsise
Fowler Implement
Aarnass
J. Gobin
Geattleman
A.E Reed
Mr. Gobin
Political notes list several potential candidates for local offices
The notes correct a misnamed candidate W N Wright to W N White and name Ex Mayor Miles and George W Martin as possible mayoral candidates. James Bingham aims for attorney general with strong campaign momentum, while Griffith Dean is seen as a possible opponent. Fountain County backs Bingham in the GOP race.
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W. N. Wright
W. N. White
Mr. White
James Bingham
Muncie
Charles W. Miller
Bingham
Griffith Dean
Marion
Jim Bingham
Kelley Auto Trip Ends in Wreck Near Danville
Ned Kelley and party traveling from Danville to Europe by auto in Pennsylvania met with a crash. Their vehicle struck a tree, one machine totaled and the others injured. They abandoned the trip and returned to Danville.
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Kelley
Ned Kelley
Danville
Europe
Pennsylvania
Ned
Thirteen Days of Rain Ends With Sparse Crop Damage
Thirteen days passed without rain since June 20, marking a long dry spell. Crops benefited overall while some wheat and hay losses are noted, though judged small compared with the positive effects of the stretch.
Party Boat Trip To Perrysville On Tecumseh
A crowd of over one hundred citizens traveled to Perrysville Monday evening aboard the river boat Tecumseh. Music by Mesars Stilwell Tinsley and Mrs Mont Bodine accompanied a social dance and games. The return trip took about two hours and the evening was praised as delightful by attendees. Covington
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Perrysville
Tecumseh
Mesars Stilwell
Tinsley
Missionary Auxiliary Meeting Visited Veedersburg
A Covington church group of Mesars Walthal Hedges and several ladies attended the monthly meeting of the local auxiliary to the Christian Woman's Board of Missions at Mrs. Joe Glascock's home in Veedersburg. Three members were present as Mrs Gehres read a board paper and Booe shared two missionary letters from Everett Washington. W E Hedges spoke on The Bible and Ann Arbor. Cress mire read a Porto Rico letter. Covington church plans a similar local auxiliary formation.
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Christian Church
Mesars Walthal
Hedges
Mesdames Rowland
Walthal
Druilinger
Merryman
Tittie
Coleman
Marlatt
Ferguson
Denman
Veedersburg
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Woman’s Missionary Board of the Church
Joe Glascock
Gehres
Booe
Everett
Wash
W. E. Hedges
Ann Arbor
Miss Cressmire
Porto Rico
Covington
Jolly Party of Suckers Visits Bend on Farm Camp
A cheerful group from Illinois camped at James Everly farm in the Bend last week. They arrived from Champaign by wagon on Tuesday and joined a social boat excursion to Perrysville after arriving Monday night. The party dispersed Wednesday after a pleasant outing, including members Fisher, Bom wife, A Wardb atrd, C K Jackson and families, Bessie Roma, Ethel Sawyer, Ora Myers, A Dolph, C L Gilmore, Lewis Kurtz, and Orval Hinton.
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Illinois
James Everly
Bend
Champaign
Perrysville
Fisher
S. Bom
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O. S. Jones
Billy Minaden
Jacre
The
Meridian Life and Trust Co
James B. Conner
Kandis
Ladies Club
Electric Railway News
Dr. Miller
M. E. Church
Fountain Sunday School Association
Wallace Lecture Association
Miles
Jones
George W. Martin
Justice Martin
George
Wheeler & Wilgon Sea
Tom Walsh
Missionary Meeting
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