Curtain stretchers at M. Board's big show in Danville
In Covington the M. Board's curtain stretchers headed to the big show at Danville. The county Board of Review including the county assessor, auditor, treasurer Marion Hilderbrand and Jacob Fine are in session for 45 days. Also noted: John Ristine and Miss Mary Switzer, both of Veedersburg, were married in Trustee Clint Smith's office by Justice Simms. The county commissioners held a lively session focusing on road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Marion Hilderbrand
Jacob Fine
John Ristine
Mary Switzer
Veedersburg
Clint Smith
Justice Simms
MillinerySale At Mrs Price Store
All millinery is at cost through Mrs J W Price with emphasis on bargain hats. Rev W L Clark to preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday with a 2 PM K P decoration address. Wilkey and Bonebrake debut a new real estate office in city rooms vacated by the County Superintendent. Gradua ting Goods prominent at J Loeb stores. County Superintendent moves back to court house with improvements described as a great convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clark
Presbyterian Church
Wilkey & Bonebrake
Court House
Marriage Announcement for Jessie D Bright and Marx Herzog
Cards announce the marriage at the bride's home in this city at noon on June 19. Miss Jessie D Bright and Marx Herzog will be at home to friends after August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie D. Bright
Marx Herzog
Minnie Bowman to Wed Joseph A Vaughn at Golden Eagle Mine
Marriage announcement lists Minnie Bowman of this city to wed Joseph A Vaughn a wealthy Winnemucca Nevada man with ceremony planned at Golden Eagle Mine Nevada on an upcoming date in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islas
Minnie Bowman
Golden Eagle Mine
Nev
Joseph A. Vaughn
Winnemacca
Nevada
New Goods Offered at J Loeb's Stores
J Loeb's Stores announce arrival of new goods across departments. Shoppers may find fresh stock in apparel, household items, and general merchandise with seasonal selections and promotional pricing noted in the shop circular.
Indiana Banks Prosper as Auditor Reports Favorable May Condition
Auditor John C. Billheimer issues a special call for May 20 bank and trust company reports. Early findings show Indiana banks in prosperous condition with ample deposits and growing trust company savings, while a new examination system promises thorough checks and potential state revenue gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John C. Billheimer
Banking Department
Hoosier Commonwealth
Billheimer
Indiana
Statehouse
Dinkey and McLaughlin Figures in Gilded Age Steel and Gould Case
Gossip traces Alva C. Dinky to Carnegie Steel presidency amid a path from telegraph operator to chief. Captain William McLaughlin faces Gould divorce case turmoil as New York detectives probe police bureau influence. Milburn admired McKinley and hosted the president during his illness in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Dinkey
Steel Trust
William E. Corey
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead Steel Works
United States Steel Corporation
C. M. Schwab
W. E. Corey
Mr. Dinkey
Corey
Mr. Corey
Carnegie
Dinkey
United States
Williiam McLaughlin
New York
Gould
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
Bill” Hawley
Baltimore
Dawson
Detective Bureau
McLaughlin
Bingham
William McKinley
Canton
Buffalo
McKinleys
John G. Milburn
Roland B. Molineux
New York Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
McKinney
Milburn
Delaware Avenue
McKinley
New Carpets at J Loeb Stores and Local Notes
Burton announces suit readiness. The New York Store ad appears in this issue. The river has receded from the bottoms. Miss Eva Lincoln of Wingate visited Miss Pearl Martin last week. For sale buggy and single harness in good condition, inquire Martha Kreusch. Harry Stephenson and R Abernathy of Wabash had a one round contest near Crossport Sunday evening over a fair maid. Lost white fur lap robe between Mark Rogers gravel pit and public square. Mrs F M Riley of Oklahoma City visits relatives in Rileyburg and Danville for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stephenson
R. Abernathy
Wabash
Crossport
Mark Rogers
Gravel Pit
Public Square
P. J. McMchon
F. M. Riley
Oklahoma City
City
Elisha Rogers
Rileysburg
Danville
Records from the M. Board area report damages and social notes
The report notes a Wednesday roof fire at Arthur Carpenter’s house causing 200 dollars in loss, insured. Mrs. Sam Brown and her daughter arrive from Washington to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Dr Rowland. High school graduation exercises at the M E church feature Dr John of DePauw with speakers Louise Costing Harl Romine and Lara Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carpenter
Carpenter
Mellett
Stone Bluff
Sam Brown
Washington, D. C
Dr. Rowland
Mrs. Brown
M. E
John
DePauw
Louise Costing
Harl Romine
Lara Ward
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Last Week
Public records show weekly Fountain County transfers including Auditor deeds to Harry Voltz and Jemima Hensley, and sales by Frank B. Moore, M L Wilson, John E. Moore, Felix Ham, Charles Moore, Robert W. Claypool, V E Livengood commissioner, and Isaac Dankin. Transfers cover lands in Millcreek, Fountain City, Covington, Newtown, Davis and Fulton townships with prices from $125 to $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
O. S&s. Douglass
Covington
Indiana
Fountain Trust Co
Adm
John Slack
Stone Bluff
Harry Voltz
Alley Adj
O. P. Covington
Jemima Hensley
So Acres Millcreek
Frank B. Moore
Effie KE. Moore
Frackingman
M. L. Wilson
Harriet Cain
Fountain City
John E. Moore
Wm. Henderson
Wooley
Jackson
Charles H. Moore
McMahon & Peters
Vance’s
V.E. Livengood
Chas. West
Fulton
Isaac J Dankin
Jasper I. Dankin
Davis
Charles West
Ida F. Walters
Commissioners Court June Term Claims Approved
Allen and Ratcliff awarded work on Norris A W Bonebrake for superintendent duties. Will Marshall represented Attica bridge project with J B Schwin stationery 150. Thomas Fishero, ex soldier burial 50.00.
Peruna touted as universal remedy in ad copy
An advertisement quotes General A. F. Hawley praising Peruna as the best remedy for systemic catarrh and kidney trouble. The testimonial from a Washington DC address emphasizes Peruna’s claimed benefits for coughs colds and catarrhal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hawley
25Th Street
N. W
Washington, D.C
Spring and Summer Catarrh and Peruna Remedy
A vintage medical ad discusses systemic catarrh prevalent in spring and summer. It explains the disorder affects the abdomen and mucous tracts, often misnamed as dyspepsia or biliousness, and claims Peruna provides rapid relief. It includes a testimonial from W. R. Callahan praising renewed appetite and relief after starting Peruna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Payment ledger fragment shows multiple county expenses
A dated ledger lists payments to attorneys, road crews, and suppliers. Names include A. T. Livengood, Wm Ratcliff, Lew C Allen, J E McMahon, and F Parham among others. Items cover salaries, postage, road work, inquests, bridge repairs, and jail upkeep with sums ranging from 2 to 446 dollars. The listing also notes ads for county notices and a music stock promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Donkin
A. T. Livengood
Ratcliff
Atty MA Rateliff
Lew C Allen
Republican
Dotion
Oscar Odeneul Et al
W Thompson
Hong Razor
J. M. Wilkey
Clifton
Kiger
Ratelif
Rateliff
Friend
Ratcliff Road
Gray
E McMahon Postg
Bschwin
Law
Maintainance Co Farm
County Farm
Coats
Parham
Mitchell
L Crane
Thos Rowell
B Jackson
B LaBaw
Allen & Ratcliff
M C
Stone
Fred Parham
Ing D Harrington
Covington Lt & Water Co
F Parham
Inquest
H Hancock
LaBaw
Eng
Norris Road
Eng Coats Road
Galloway & Clark
Bridge
F Erickson
Blacksmithy Co
J P Buckner
SR Hardesty
Forgnpris
Court House
Isaac Holder
Thornton
Levy Co
Treas
Same
Same “CoSupt
Thomas Cox
Shawnee
J H Babb
Dept
Falton
Jos Starkey
Henry Lawson
Mill Creek
Wallace
Davis
M Davie
Wabash
A Crowder
Bent Wilkinson
Jackson
Frank Dickey
van Buren
E Bush
Cain
J E Gerrard
Chase Lyons
Troy
Ordinance Regulating Transportation of Animal Carcasses
Covington Indiana enacts rules for moving animal carcasses on city streets. Vehicles must cover carcasses to keep them hidden and any violator faces up to 100 dollars fine. Ordinance repeals conflicting laws and takes effect after mayoral approval and two weeks’ newspaper publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
City of
Castoria Brand Ad Keeps Trusted Signature Mark
An old advertisement emphasizes Castoria as the familiar remedy for children, noting it bears the well known signature and long standing trust from parents seeking gentle relief for upset stomachs and discomfort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Hair
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
M. Board
Etta
Reland
Gordon Ost
Clay Shanks
Burton
J. Loeb’s
J. W. Price
U. S
Enser
Alva C. Dinkey
William M’laughlin
Eva Lincoln
Wingate
Pearl Martin
Marth Kreusch
M. Board’s
M. Boord
Felix Ham
Ella
Commissioners Court
Gent
AF Hawley
S. B. Hartman, M. D
Catarrt
W. R. Callahan
Big Hill Farm
Glengar
Popular Music
Cow Tf Covington Supply Co
City of Covington
Fountain
State of
Evan W. Heath
JoHn Latourette
Btu
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