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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

3

Wreck of Big Four Train Near Indianapolis Leaves Six Seriously Injured

Six passengers were hospitalized after Big Four train No 16 derailed near Zionsville twenty miles northwest of Indianapolis. Of about forty-two injured, six were seriously hurt when a brake component failed causing the derailment and baggage car separation. No fatalities reported in a miraculous outcome as doctors treated victims and others continued their journey.

Indianapolis Chicago Cincinnati Zioneville Zionsville

Vacation notice at First Presbyterian Church

There will be no preaching service during August as the pastor and congregation take a vacation. Beginning September the pastor will devote all his time to the church. The pastor’s vacation address will be Adrian Michigan. Bible school each Sunday at 10 o clock. H K Fox Ph D Minister.

Adrian Michigan H. K. Fox

Attica Couple Marines Tie Officiated Marriage

Alva Butt and Miss Pearl Lowe both of Attica Indiana traveled from the Hoosier State to Danville to wed. They obtained a license and were united at Justice Hall's matrimonial parlors around 4:30 PM. The groom is 20 and the bride 18. They returned to Attica.

Alva Butt Pearl Lowe Attica Ind Danville Hoosier Justice Hall Sojive Pyex. Dem

Death of Eli W Marvin prominent Frankfort figure

Eli W Marvin died Sunday evening from stomach and liver trouble after an operation. He organized and led the Central Energy Telephone Company and helped develop water works. He served as treasurer on the Central Hospital for the Insane board of trustees and was highly regarded by state officials and the institution’s management.

Eli W. Marvin Frankfort Marvin Central Energy Telephone Company Interuban Indiana Central Hospital For the Insane E Jessie Great Y

The Missouri Girl At Rink Opera House August 10

Critics across New York Newark Chicago St Louis Toledo Cincinnati and Times Star praise the Missouri Girl as top among domestic comedies. The play and company are lauded for clever casting and entertaining, wholesome humor.

Dometic New York Telegraph New York Newark Chicago Chronicle New Record Herald and Tribune St. Louis Toledo News Cincinnati Commercial Tribune the Times Star of the Enquirer Rink Opera House

First Church of Christ Sunday Services August 1 1909

The notice lists Bible School at 9 39 a m, sermon at 1 30 m, communion after, Junior Endeavor 2 30 p m, evening preaching 7 45 p m. Rev Hicks of Peru Ind to preach Sunday evening as part of county campaign. Bethany Assembly event noted at Bethany Park with minister D H Parwen. 821 Fifth Street Shudge ren c ry f R's.

Hicks Peru Ind Church of Christ Lord's Day Campeign Bethany Assembly Bethany Park

Missing cashier blinds Tipton bank in embezzlement case

Noah Marker assistant cashier at the First National Bank in Tipton disappeared leaving a note after investigators found embezzlement of over 85000 dollars. The bank was closed temporarily as directors met to decide next steps. The institution is described as one of the state's strongest banks with substantial capital.

Tipton Ind Noah Marker First National Bank Marker W. H. Marker First National E. W. Shirk

Warning to trappers and wild bird owners

A public letter from Indiana Deputy Game Warden, released by the Indiana Humane Society, cites 1905 legislation banning killing trapping or possessing wild birds or their nests with fines from ten to fifty dollars. Deputies will arrest violators, with emphasis on those holding young red or mocking birds. Report violations to E Earle Deputy Game Warden Indianapolis. The notice ends with unrelated advert copy about Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic remedy.

Indiana Indiana Humane Society Indiana Humane Association Indiana Audubon Soviet Fcss Indiana An’ Bode Society E. Earle Depty Game

Consider the horse and humane treatment in summer

A plea to drivers and horse owners to treat working horses with compassion. The piece argues humane handling, avoiding whips, limiting fatigue, and ensuring water and rest, noting how even strong teams endure harsh conditions. It contrasts horse labor with the dawning automobile and cites anecdotes of mistreatment.

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Dredging Plan Dives Deep in Salamania River Project

The Salamania river dredging from Pennville to Matamoras bridge near Montpelier will run eleven miles with 736195 cubic yards earth and 53850 cubic yards stone excavated. Total cost estimated at 480000 with contracts set July 27 at Portland.

Salamania Pennville Matamoras Bridge Montpelier Portland Pennsville S. A. D. Whipple Tis James M. Sutton Fred Schneider Blackford County California William Harley S.A. Hindman Harrison Township Jackson

Dredging Project Planned Across Two Indiana Counties

A major dredging contract was let on July 27 to undertake a large project in two Indiana counties. The work involves deepening channels and improving waterways to support navigation and flood control.

Indiana

Missouri Girl Pleases Dallas Audiences with Clean Comedy

The Dallas News notes the Missouri Girl stands apart from low quality touring shows, praising its clever acting catchy songs and clean humor. Manager Slim promotes the production for August 10 inviting theatregoers to pack the house and support a quality show.

Dallas News Saye Slim

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