Milford Appointed Judge of New Sixty-First Circuit
Governor Hanly announced Charles R Milford of Attica as judge of the new Sixty-first Judicial circuit covering Fountain county. Grant Hall of Fowler named prosecutor for the old Twenty-first circuit Benton Warren counties. The commissions take effect August 1 1905. Milford, a 46 year old Attica resident, is praised as a bright conservative jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Charles R Milford
Attica
Fountain County
General Assembly
Grant Hall
Fowler
Milford
Monroe Milford
Wabash College
Princton Schoool of
Body unrecovered in Independence bridge tragedy
The body of Walter Redman, missing since the Independence bridge accident on May 15, has not been found. A constant search continues as floodwaters cover the river bottoms and hinder locating any trace of the victim.
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Walter Redman
Independence Bridge
Walter
Memorial Sermon Delivered by Rev Thorne At Local Baptist Church
The Baptist church was filled to overflowing Sunday morning for the Memorial sermon by Rev. R. W. Thorne. The G. A. R. attended in a body and praised the sermon which credited the speaker highly.
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Baptist Church
R.W. Thorne
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered at M E Church
Dr. Charles Parker of Indianapolis gave the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening at the M E church. Special music led by Mrs. Will Naylor accompanied a strong address that pleased both the public and the graduates. The sermon was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Charles Parker
Indianapolis
Will Naylor
Board member worries over overlapping pay questions
George H. Smith, a member of the Board of Review and a jury commissioner, fears conflicts in drawing pay for service on both boards. He can file both bills but worries about preventing Roby from raising a bowl. The Fowler Leader notes promises of leniency for the Board of Review. X Outi ladies nobby shirt whists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Smith
Board of Review
Roby
Fowler
Class Day Exercises At Local High School
Class day exercises were held at the High School building at 3 p m on Monday. The program drew a large attendance and was highly enjoyed by all. School officers and many patrons and friends were present.
No Saloons in Town Debate Sparks Moral Showdown
A Fowler Republican plea urges residents to choose sides on reopening saloons, warning that staying silent may allow the law to bring back drinking establishments. The town confronts a pivotal public stance on vice and order.
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Fowler Republican
It Pays to Advertise in The Republican
Ed Mayer lost a watch charm and found it through an ad in The Republican. Clay Mitchell rented his West Lebanon hotel after seeing an ad and a former advertiser now runs the same. A buggy seller and a buyer were linked by ads. M. Shesley says ads brought sales from 17 miles away. It pays to advertise in The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mayer
Republican
Clay Mitchell
Lebanon
M. Shesley
Death of Hallie Reed Marlatt Beloved Marlatt Wife
Hallie A Reed Marlatt wife of James Marlatt of this city died after a brief illness on Monday evening aged 31 years 3 months and 7 days She was born February 29 1874 and survived by her husband a seven year old son and her parents Lewis D and Frances A Reed Funeral services were held at the family residence on Fourth Street and Mt Hope cemetery burial followed The family thanks friends for their generous aid during this sorrow shows Hallie was regarded as an excellent devoted wife and will be greatly mourned by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie A. Reed
Marlatt
James Marlatt
Lewis D
Frances A. Reed
Fountain
Hallie
Palmer
Fourth Street
Mt. Hope
Dr Beckett Closes Quick Arc in Three Weeks
Dr Beckett Clinton Beckett son of William Beckett of Easter has graduated from Indiana Medical College married and begun practice in Hillsboro within weeks. He and his wife, from Warren County near Pine Village, arrive as valued new citizens, with many friends wishing them success.
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Clinton Beckett
William Beckett
Indiana Medical College
Hillsboro
Beckett
Warren County
Pine Village
Man of the People Governor Hanly Lunch Contrast
A reporter visits Governor Hanly at a Baltimore style informal lunch near an inter urban station. The governor insists on a plain counter lunch paid with Fountain County money deemed invalid by the clerk, highlighting a contrast to predecessors who favored fashionable cafes. The piece lauds Hanly as a man of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Baltimore
Fountain County
J. Frank Hanly
Shoes at Satisfactory Price and Style, Says M Schiseley
A local seller named M Schiseley promises shoes matching the reader’s needs with satisfactory price and style. The message emphasizes value and fit for buyers seeking dependable footwear options.
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M. Schiseley
Reward Offered for Body of Drowned Walter Redman
A $50 reward is posted for the recovery of Walter Redman's body after a drowning at Independence. Peter Redman signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Redman
Independence
Peter Redman
Screens Must Be Removed From Saloons
A Supreme Court decision requires removal of all window and door screens during closing hours at saloons. The interior screen before the door must be movable and pushed aside so the complete interior is visible from the street. There is no possibility of misinterpreting this ruling.
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Supreme Court
Covington Reserves Rout Stone Bluff Eleven
Covington reserves overwhelmed Stone Bluff players at the fair grounds last Sunday. McMullen varied curves spit balls inshoots and cuts to confound the Bluff hitters as Covington won 18 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Stone Bluff
Fairgrounds
McMullen
Veedersburg Hosts Tentative Annual Horse Show
Veedersburg held its annual horse show last Saturday with a fair exhibit but a lighter crowd than usual. Rain delays kept farmers busy, easing the turnout. Covington sent its typical large crowd, contrasting Veedersburg’s quieter event.
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Veedersburg
Covington
Storage Trade Ad for Stoves and Goods Care
Storage service offers to bring stoves to the Trader's Exchange and have them cared for during the summer. Also stores all kinds of other goods with reasonable rates. James Sim.
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James Sim
Shoe Satisfaction and Serviceable Footwear
A short note praising properly fitted neat appearing serviceable footwear from J. L. Peters.
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J. L. Peters
Massive Sacrifice Sale At Chicago Clothier
The C C ONeal Company of Chicago conducts a great sacrifice sale for Maurice Haas the clothier. Stock will be sold regardless of cost beginning tomorrow. A big ad on page 8 promotes a slaughter of prices on stylish goods with savings clearly urged.
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C C O'Neal Company of
Chicago
Maurice Haas
Bible School and League Meet Times and officer installation
Bible school Sabbath morning at 9 30 Junior Cadete and Volunteers meet at 2 30 pm Epworth League Sunday evening at 7 pm Installation of officers for current term Preaching Sabbath morning at 10 40 Sabbath evening at 8 o clock Everybody welcome
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Epworth League
Newtown Happenings and Local Whispers
Local notes report social visits from Mr and Mrs Evert Ogie and Mr and Mrs Frank Scott of Oxford. A Williamsport trip, farm rustication, school brickwork progress, and a Veedersburg horse show attendance are noted along with car trouble, a nearby birth, and a stolen auto chase ending near George Shultz's farm with an Indianapolis thief captured by police.
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Henry Palin
Chas. Palin
Newtown
Veedersburg
W P Robins
Crawfordsville
Kenneth
Green
Ethel Thompson
Cayuga
E Y Stokes
Frank Kirkpatrick
John Haas
Pennsylvania
Mra N. Fisher
Peices
Walter Bever
George Shultz
Indianapolis
Chicago
Dr Jameson
Claypool
George Saultz’s
Here
Attica
Epworth League
Shultz Shultz
Shultz
Ruben Bemer
Bemer
Fountain News Highlights Local Visits and Birthday Speech
Charles Watts was in Covington on Monday while Mrs. Minnie Foremen and family visit Batesville to spend the week with her parents. Ora Kinney of Hedrick visited friends here Sunday and Joel Watts marked his 80th birthday with a public speech to a large crowd at the arch. Contractor and builder Geo Fergusor.
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Minuie
Batesville
Ora Kinney
Hedrick
Joel Watts
Geo, Fergusor
Barn project and timber leases boost Covington area
Men led by Douglnes build a large barn for T. M. Rion south of Covington while John Foley leases 20 acres of timber across the river and hauls logs to Covington. The broom factory runs at fall capacity as Fountain embraces improvements. Sundry houses are painted or remodeled and cabins rise for summer visitors. Decoration day observed with services.
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Covington
T. M. Rion
Douglnes
John Foley
Sandey School
Mocesda
J. M. Hopkins
Mrs Calvin Phebus dead in Wabash township
Mrs Sarah Phebus wife of Calvin Phebus living near Crossport in Wabash township died Thursday of last week after a prolonged illness. She was about 52, formerly Sarah Smith, daughter of Wiley B. and Mrs Smith. Survived by four children Oscar Leonard Floy and Mrs Fred Stanton. Funeral by Rev Henson at Wabsh Chapel, burial Mt Hope cemetery amid many mourners.
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Sarah Phebus
Calvin Phebus
Crossport
Wabash Township
Phebus
Miessarah Smith
Wiley B. Smith
Baptist Church
Oscar, Lenard
Floy Phebus
Fred Stanton
Henson
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Lightning Claims Three Mares of Walsh Farmer
Edward Rhodes, prominent Walsh township farmer, lost three valuable mares to a lightning strike during a Monday evening storm. The horses, loose in the barn lot, showed no burns or marks and the loss hits Rhodes hard.
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Edward Rhodes
Walsh Township
Mr. Rhodes
The Shoe Parlor Advertises Unlimited High Grade Styles
The Shoe Parlor promotes an unlimited selection of high grade shoe styles led by J I Petera. The notice highlights a premier store feature and branding aimed at attracting customers.
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J. 1
Petera
Big Reduction Sale at M Shesley’s Clothing Store
Ad shows a large clothing reduction sale at M Shesley’s with crowds gathering outside his shop. The sale continues until stock is reduced and customers are urged to come early for best selections.
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M. Shesley’s
Distinguished Soldierly Veterans Parade Honor
Col. James McMannony and Erasmus Vickery led the Decorations Day parade as veterans who served in the Civil War era and the Mexican War of 1845 to 1848. Citizens praised the pair for their notable military careers and the prestige they lent to the event.
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James McMannony
Erasmus Vickery
Mexico
County Fair Planned at Covington This Year
The board has decided to hold a county fair at Covington this year. Officials say preparations are underway as plans take shape for the community event.
Carnival by the Monagh people scheduled for week of June 26
Locals will witness a Monagh carnival during the week of June 26 featuring traditional dances, music, and crafts. Organizers invite community members to join the festivities and celebrate cultural heritage.
Decoration Day Exercises Mark Civil War Remembrance
Decoration Day services were held Tuesday under the Post and local citizens. The Mellett band, mostly local businessmen, provided music. Red Men led a parade from the Republican office to Mt Hope cemetery, then Oak Grove, with graves decorated by committees. Memorials at M E church followed with Mayor Jones in charge and Hon. O P Lewis delivering a well received 30 minute address praising soldiers and soldier women. Community participation and G A R aid helped the event succeed.
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Mellett
Tribe of Red Men
Mt. Hope
Kk. of
Oak Grove
M. E. Church
Jones
America
O. P. Lewis
Grand
Alumni Banquet at Covington High School Program
The Covington High School Alumni Association holds a banquet at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening with music and short speeches. Recitals include piano duets, solos, a class poem, reminiscences, and various titled readings by alumni and guests. Dr Buckner and wife visit Martinsville, and Lee Allen assists as clerk.
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Covington High School
Presbyterian Church
Blossom Board
Alma Patton
Fred Sumner
Charles Naylor
Frank Bilsland
Lena Harman
Ina Canwallader
Prica
Marie Bryant
Mont Bodine
Fletcher W Boyd
Loyola McComas
Gordon Ost
Nora Hegg
Dr. Buckner
Martinsville
Lee Allen
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Williamsport
Mra Claypool
Fountain News
Charles Watts
George Helms
Steve Brown
John Trott
Toeaday
FP Lewis
Madge Richardson
James Bright
Fred Bell
Excelsior
Clarence Nelson
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William Alen
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