Horse thief Tom Coon convicted in Boone county Indiana
Charles Brown also identified as Tom Coon was convicted in Boone circuit court on his confession of stealing horses from James Damewood Ora Kirkpatrick Charley Grenard and more. Sheriff Mangus in Cincinnati located a stolen horse and expects more recoveries as authorities pursue an organized band operating in Boone and surrounding counties.
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Lebanon
Ind
Tom Coon
Boone
Charles Brown
James Damewood
Ora Kirkpatrick
Thorntown
Waynetown
Charley Grenard
Indiana
Michigan
George M. Mangus
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mangus
Coon
Hoone
Ends Winter's Troubles with Backlen Arnica Salve
A short ad proclaims winter ailments from frostbite to chapped skin relieved by Backlen's Arnica Salve. It claims the product heals Barns Boils Piles Cuts Sores Eczema and Sprains and costs only 2 cents at all druggists.
Children’s Day Observed at M. E. Church Program
Children led by Lulu Schwin and Miss Dulin presented an entertaining evening program at the M. E. church on Sunday night to a crowded audience, with all in attendance enjoying the event.
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M. E
Lulu Schwin
Miss Dulin
Commissioners Court Re-employs County Farm Superintendent
The Commissioners were in session the first three days of the week. A large list of claims were allowed, bridges and other business transacted. Samuel Sowers was re employed as Superintendent of the County Farm. Frank Hull was advanced for the place, but Mr Sowers was retained.
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Samuel Sowers
Frank Hull
Sowers
Man Seeks Help For Lon gstanding Ailments In Fer tile
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri writes that thirty years of looking for relief ended when electric Bitters cured him. He states five bottles fully healed his backache nervousness loss of appetite lassitude and kidney issues. The remedy is guaranteed for liver trouble dyspepsia blood disorders female complaints and malaria. Available from all druggists for 50 cents.
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J. F. Boyer
Fertile
Severe Injuries to Mrs James Smith in Rural Accident
Mrs James Smith, near Meade school house northeast of town, was badly hurt Sunday when her clothing snagged on a gasoline engine powering a water pump. She was thrown against the machine, suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries, and was taken unconscious but is not deemed fatally harmed. The attending physician expects recovery unless complications arise.
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James Smith
Meade School House
McKeight Denies Run For Local Representative Nomination
I L McKeight visited the city this morning from near Newtown and denied any candidacy for Representative. He stated he will not take steps to secure the Republican nomination unless the party insists, in which case he would serve as a dutiful Republican.
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I. L McKeight
Newtown
Attica Ledger
Primary Republican convention inspires township unity
In several townships a strong push for a Republican convention is noted with candidates largely aligned. The policy has been to deliver what the people want, and full expression is seen as fostering loyalty to results.
Beadle Death Leaves First District With No Candidate
The party expresses sorrow at the death of William A. Beadle who was announced as a candidate for Commissioner from the First District. His passing leaves the district with no announced candidate for the post.
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William A. Beadle
Farmers Delay Politics as Election Work Slows
The article notes the late season confines farmers to field labor leaving little time for political talk. It states farmers’ cooperation is essential, and Republicans refrain from rushing their convention to allow full free expression.
Tom Pur for County Commissioner in First District
The editorial urges Tom Pur as a careful and square businessman for county commissioner in the First District. It argues the district has many good men and should select only the best to ensure strong appointments and reduce graft.
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Tom Purdue
Tom
Attees
George Pavey for Fulton County Second District Commissioner
Supporters praise George Pavey as a strong careful conscientious public official with backbone to protect the people. They argue he stands against grafters and weak-kneed figures who corrupt public business.
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George Pavey
Fulton
George
Republicans balk at rushed action in Fountain county
Indications point to Republicans avoiding hasty action under Democratic pressure in Fountain county. The organization advances slowly, considering interests of all and the party, aiming for careful progress.
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Fountain County
Republican County Central Committee Meeting Called
Chairman Marshall summons all Republicans and candidates to a 10 a.m. meeting on Saturday July 2 at the Court House to decide party procedures and the county convention details. All are urged to attend and consider entering the race for the office they seek.
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Marshall
County Central Committee
Court House
Democrats Discuss Successors For Prosecutor Post
After Sam Simms resigns from the Democratic ticket for Prosecutor, John F. Davidson of Hillsboro and Claud Philpott of Kingman are mentioned as possible successors. The decision is pending and the local Democratic organization is expected to appoint the replacement.
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Sam Simms
John F. Davidson
Hillsboro
Claud Philpott
Kingman
Republicans weigh Lewis Green and Grant Gossett for ticket
The text notes Lewis Green of Attica as a probable Republican candidate for the ticket with a potential contest from Grant Gossett of Veedersburg. It suggests any contest would be friendly and lacks further details on dates or positions.
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Lewis Green
Attica
Grant Gossett
Veedersburg
Tom Purdue Nominated in First District Commissioner Race
Shawnee township resident Tom Purdue is announced in the Attica papers this week as a candidate from the First district for Commissioner. He is described as a potential capable official.
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Tom Purdue
Shawnee Township
Attica
Banks On Sure Thing Now Dr Kings Pills Ad Claim
An old advertisement features A Schingeck of Buffalo New York praising Dr Kings New Life Pills. The claim says the pills cured constipation and biliousness jaundice indigestion headaches chills malaria and debility for 25 cents at druggists.
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Banks
Dr. King
A. Schingeck
Buffalo
N.Y
Covington High Earns North Central accreditation
Covington High School has been placed on the accredited list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The honor, earned by meeting strict standards in organization, faculty, scholarship, equipment, and esprit, puts Covington among the nation’s best and allows graduates to enter any college in sixteen northern states without examination. The town boasts a new modern high school building under construction and the reemployment of Supt. Dotson, signaling rising school life and potential growth.
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Dodson
Covington High School
North Central Resolution of Colleges and Secondary Schools
North Central Territory
United States
Ohio
Wyoming
Covington
Supt
Dotson
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Leslie F. Smith and Isaline White along with Clayton W. Clawson and Mary S. Bingham have been issued marriage licenses as listed in the recent city records. The filings confirm both couples meet the required formalities for wedlock.
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Leslie F. Smith
Isaline White
Stilwell Residence For Sale Or Rent Covington Ind
For sale or rent at N W corner Liberty and 8th streets Covington Indiana contact W F Stilwell Emporia Kansas. Senator Fremont Goodwine of Williamsport has sold his large 1840 acre La Garita ranch near Center Colorado one of the region’s best known properties. Mrs McGeorge Sr. was stricken with paralysis last Thursday night and remains in danger though improved.
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N. W. Cor
Liberty and
8Th Sts
Covington
Ind
W. F. Stilwell
Emporia
Kansas
Fremont Goodwine
Williamsport
Big la Garita
Center, Col
Senator Goodwine
Attorney at Law Notary Public and Pension Attorney
W H Cox located in the Harter Building at the northeast corner presents his services as attorney at law notary public and pension attorney for clients seeking legal and financial guidance in formal matters.
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Attorney At Law
Notary Public
Harter Building
N. E
Whisky in Boots: An Indian Fighter’s Patrol Tale
A former Indian fighter recalls soldiers keeping feet warm by pouring whisky into their boots during a wagon train trek 30 degrees below zero. He describes Nelson Miles overcoats, wool socks, and rations including whisky, noting one trooper suffered frozen feet after drinking his share. Kansas City Star.
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St. Joseph
Nelson A. Miles
Leutenant
Fort Snelling
Kansasa City Star
What Impressed the Ladies at the Washington Tour
Two elderly women from a well known college recount visiting the senate and the supreme court. They describe Senator Rayner urging Zelaya’s arrest, hear a patent case, and note judges appearing asleep. One wonders if Justice Brewer wears a wig or if his white hair is real.
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College
Washington
Senate
Rayner
Zelaya
Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
A Sure Cure Mirror Therapy Quip
A humorous exchange suggests using a second mirror as a cure for a daughter who stares into a mirror for hours. Dr Bruff jokes about prescribing another mirror at the room’s far end as a remedy.
Travel on Their Stomachs In Indian Devotees
In India, some devotees travel by sliding along the ground, marking a distance with their hands then springing up to place their toes, repeating the motion as they progress. The method allows them to travel long distances by this unusual form of locomotion.
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India
Wide World Magazine
Ravens Invasion Threatens Sicilian Towns
Southern Italy and Sicily face an alarming raven invasion causing serious damage. Reports compare the current event with a similar outbreak last year prior to the seismic catastrophe that destroyed Messina and Reggio.
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Italy
Sicily
Messina
Reggio
Wrong Theory of Economy
A witty critique attributed to the New York Times mocks politicians for overemphasizing economy while concealing deficits. It suggests exaggerating state spending to project strength, advocating a double extra special session of Congress to fund battleships and mislead the public about finances.
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Congress
Eagy Street
New York Times
Proclaim Cure for Cancer Reported by Manila Medical Society
The Manila Medical Society reports preliminary experiments suggesting a possible cancer cure using a bacilli vaccine grown from diseased tissue. Early results shown involve treated patients including those unsuited for surgery, though researchers warn the vaccine is not yet proven to cure and will be evaluated for recurrence before final acceptance.
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Manila Medical Society
Baptism Follows Funeral At Albright Home
In a New York home of the late Frederick Albright a baptism and a funeral were held in quick succession. A day old son of the couple was baptized and named after his father. The door between rooms was left open so the baptismal words reached the grieving wife and mother as services concluded and the body lay in the casket.
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New York
Frederick Albright
Hudson River Tunnel
Ivins
A Post Card Hunt For Kids At Party
Children enjoy a post card hunt with cards hidden around rooms. Uncolored cards earn one point, colored cards two points, and Christmas cards three. Guests have ten minutes to find cards, then a whistle signals scoring and redemption. Winners receive Christmas cards while the rest share the remaining cards.
Saving Paroled Criminals Plan A California Judge Adopts
A California judge adopts a novel method to foster self respect in parolees by requiring a fixed percentage of earnings to be deposited in a savings bank. The scheme varies with income and aims to provide a fresh start at parole end, relying on the habit of saving to boost independence.
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California
Local Notes From Hillsboro And Nearby
H S Stares from Hillsboro visited on Wednesday. Farmer Mack bought the Yerkes dray and runs it now. Mrs Charles DeHaven of Winamac stayed with sister Mrs John Glascock last week. Mrs Frank Faust hosted the Thimble Club Tuesday afternoon. Sam Ward bought a new Overland and is driving it well. George Sullivan went to Indianapolis to visit brother Ralph. Edgar Parrett of Lafayette visited relatives here earlier. Mr s Jos Black improving after cancer suspicion, now thought to be hvor trouble and yielding to treatment.
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Charles DeHaven
Winamac
John Glascock
Jos Black
Buckner Wife Returns From Seneca With News
Mrs. J. P. Buckner arrived home from Seneca Missouri last week. She says she left the doctor behind to clean up the strawberry crop and that he will be at home in two or three weeks.
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J. P. Buckner
Seneca
Vermilion County Candidate for Treasurer Strong Prospects
J C Moorehouse of Vermilion county Illinois, a former resident of this city, is a candidate for County Treasurer with good prospects of being nominated.
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J.C. Moorehouse
Vermilion County
Ill
Blythe Purchases Farm with Orchards Near West of A
C. Ek Blythe last week purchased a fine farm of 120 acres with two orchards and ample wood. The property lies four miles southeast of West of A where he plans to stock the farm and retire.
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C. EK. Blythe
Absentminded Citizen Mistakenly Wakes Wrong Man
A Hartford Times Gossiper tale recalls a winter morning downtown. At a hotel, two boarders named Brown and Jones cause a mix up when Brown, rushing for a 3 am train to New York, dons Jones's clothes. Realizing the error at the station, Brown returns to the hotel and tells the night clerk you woke the wrong man, a comic mishap.
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Hartford Times
Buffalo
Brown
Jones
New York
U Jones
Another Monopoly and the Bird Dog Ruse
An anecdote from Everybody's Magazine describes a milliner accusing a man of obstructing sidewalk traffic by directing birds into her shop window. The neighbor asks about his former bird dog as the tale centers on street antics and clever distractions.
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Horsethiet
Commissioners’ Court
Castoria
Beare
The
We of
CIA
Politics
Clayton W. Clawson and
Mary S. Bingham
Stilwell
W. H. Cox
H. S. Stares
Mack
Yerkes Dray
Mrs
Frank Faust
Thimble Club
A. C. Davis
Tremont Hotel
Sam Ward
Sam
George Sullivan
Indijanapolis
Ralph
Edgar Parrett
Lafayette
Napper Biusland
Louise Costing
Chicago
Kemp
Desgier
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