Local notes and notices from The Leader newspaper
Sheriff Miller and William Foster attended an Eastern Star banquet in West Lebanon and report a fine time. Mrs H W Jones and Mrs Frank Wilson visited in Champaign Ill over Sunday. Shoes sale announced by J Loeb's Stores with prices from 25c to $1.00 per pair. Mrs Henry Creason and Lyman visiting Toledo. Miss Vera McCabe attended DePauw commencement in Greencastle. Layton and Bilsland seek country produce at best prices. Birth announcement for George Clarence Newkirk in Warren Co Ind on June 10 1902. Correction for A H Lindley’s initials to J A. Covington advertised as wool and dry goods market.
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Sherriff Miller
William Foster
West Lebanon
George Clarence Newkirk
Foster, Warren Co. Ind
Veedersburg Wins In Veedersburg Ball Clash
Veedersburg beats William sport 4 to 1 in a Sunday barnstormer after a week of local events. The town sees a fire at Joy Cline’s barn, a county seat decision favors Goodland, and various notices on rental land births and sales fill the page with town life.
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Joy Cline
Warren County
Veedersburg
William
Leaders Shut Urbana Out In Fine Sunday Game
The article recalls a strong Sunday game where Covington defeated Urbana with notable pitching and catching. It notes Urbana as gentlemen and urges practice before facing the Covington squad again. It also previews Covington Fourth of July preparations including committees, bands, parades, fireworks and a big baseball game with special trains and rates.
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Covington
Big Term of Court Promises Historic Circuit Session
The present term of the circuit court is expected to be the largest in years with many important cases to be tried and numerous smaller ones to be disposed of. Trials have begun and more cases are likely before the court. The Grand Jury will soon convene.
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Circuit Court
Shawnee Township Graded Schools Hold Seventeenth Commencement
The seventeenth annual commencement of Shawnee township graded schools will be at Newcastle church on Saturday evening, June 14. Six graduates will receive diplomas. the program is supervised by Trustee John Trott and features Laura Knowles, Walter Knowles, Nelson Galloway, Ulmer Ward, and Howard Hendricks. In sports, Merryman’s strikeout ended 18 to 3 as Butch won 3 to 0 with Harden umpiring. Score by innings shows Leaders 12 4 0 0 0 4 1 -12 Urbana 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0
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Shawnee Township Graded Schools
Newcastle Church
John Trott
Laura Knowles
Walter Knowles
Nelson Galloway
Ulmer Ward
Howard Hendricks
Williamsport Beats Lafayette In Narrow Ninth Inning Win
Williamsport defeated Lafayette 10 to 8 on the grounds of the former Thursday afternoon last week. Merryman pitched the latter part to save the game for Williamsport with Harmony catching. The Covington ball players showed strong play, and Harmony’s training suggests Covington will have one of the best local teams in the state.
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Williamsport
Lafayette
Merryman
Harmony
Covington
Missionary Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The ladies missionary meeting of the Presbyterian Church will be held in the church parlors on Wednesday June 25 at 2 30 p m. A welcome is extended to all and full attendance of the membership is desired. We are sole agents for The Monarch shirts in America.
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Ladies Missionary Meeting
The
Presbyterian Church
Lost gold rimmed glasses in Covington Decoration Day
Pair of gold rimmed glasses lost in Covington on Decoration Day. Finder is asked to leave them at this office for return.
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Covington
Man Attempts Suicide. Charley Smith Left Alive
Charley Smith aged about 40 after drinking heavily and feeling life weary took seven grains of morphine around 5 PM at the National saloon. Dr Rowland acted quickly, Smith was removed home and saved with strenuous effort. authorities fear a repeat attempt.
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Charley Smith
National
Dr. Rowland
Smith
We Are Moving to Savage Block Offices
The Republican announces relocation due to moving its printing office. The paper will be settled and comfortable in Savage block on the square’s south side after Saturday. Readers are invited to visit and bring business.
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Republican
Savage Block
Commencement Suits Sell High As Prices Shape Sales
The market reports record sales this year with higher prices and strong quality driving demand. Retailers note continued growth and shoppers seeking premium fabrics and tailored fits.
Lost Her Mina Miss Emma Zink in Mental Health Case
Miss Emma Zink of Pine Village formerly a county teacher and Attica resident became violent on Tuesday of last week. Commitment papers were prepared and she was taken to Williamsport for safe keeping until arrangements could be made. Her friends and former pupils in the county mourn her misfortune.
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Emma Zink
Pine Village
Attica
Williamsport
Zink
Acme Shirt Waists Highlight Fit and Craft
An advertisement touts Acme brand shirt waists as perfectly fitting and well made. It emphasizes quality tailoring and reliable construction for everyday wear.
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Acme Brand
New Rural Routes Near Attica Outline 22 Mile Path
Rural route No. 4 from Attica was located last week and will be activated when the department can access it. The 22 mile path traverses Newtown road past several homes and schools, covering about 127 homes and 700 people. Route No. 8 was located Wednesday and forms a 234 mile circuit from Attica, running north then east then south and back to the city.
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Attica
Newtown Road
Dr. Cole
George M. Foster
Rob Roy Station
Meeker
J. J. Meeker
Griffith
Wm. Griffith
Warren Township
Independence
Attics
Finest Wash Goods Line at Loeb's Stores
The store features a premier selection of colored and white wash goods, offering a broad range of patterns and fabrics for home sewing and apparel needs.
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Loeb’s
Covington High School Plans 1902 Commencement
The twenty second annual commencement of Covington High School will be held at Pythian Castle Hall on Friday evening, June 2, 1902. Admission is 15 cents. Everyone is invited. W. P. Hart, Superintendent.
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Covington High School
Pythian Castle Hall
W.P. Hart
No Dearth of Candidates for Fountain County Republicans
The article claims plenty of candidates will seek Fountain County Republican tickets and predicts a strong ticket will win this fall. It notes candidates willing to run and asserts election success beyond doubt. Also mentions Loeb's offering ready made shirt waists.
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Fountain County
Loeb’'s
Accident Causes Death Mrs James Walton
Mrs James Walton died after a minor farm accident in the Black Creek area near Mount Zion. She bumped her head on a door frame while checking chickens, an abscess formed and she died within a day. The Waltons lived on Sloan Street in Crawfordsville before moving to the farm.
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James Walton
Black Creek
Mount Zion
Supreme Court Reverses Rabb in Real Estate Case
Judge Gillett reverses Rabb in Whicker v Hashaw over a fifty acre Shawnee Prairie land deal. Whicker from Attica bought land near Eureka Springs Ark with mortgage by Hushaw, who failed to record it. Panel finds executory mortgage actions and clarifies liability for unrecorded mortgages and unpaid taxes and liens. Attorneys Whicker Bryant Nebeker and Schoonover represented respective sides.
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Gillett
Supreme Court
Rabb
Whicker
Hashaw
J. W. Whicker
Attica
Margaret Henton
Eureka Springs
Ark
Jacob Hushaw
Hushaw
Gillet Payls
Covington Triumphs In Extra Innings Over Danville High
A close contest at the fair grounds last Saturday saw Covington High School edge Danville 12 to 9 after nine innings and a home win in the tenth. The game remained tied until extras, with Covington sealing the victory.
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Covington
Danville
Fair Ground
Covington High School
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