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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
8
No pretty girl in the room as remarks fall flat
A character quips that there is no attractive woman present, while another pretends to search the scene for one. The exchange plays on social flattery and awkward humor in a small gathering.
Fountain County Board to Meet on Public Action
The Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners will on a date to be announced hold a meeting to consider a local public action and related matters in the county seat, with notices posted at official locations as required by law.
Sheriff Sale Notice of Veedersburg Real Estate Auction
A decree from Fountain Circuit Court directs a public sale in Veedersburg Fountain County Indiana on Saturday June 16 1906 from 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse door. The sale covers rents and profits for up to seven years of specified lots in Gavins first addition and, if needed, the fee simple of the parcels to satisfy the decree plus costs. No valuation or appraisal relief will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Circuit Court
Veedersburg Handle Company Et al
Joe. Boggs
South End
Gavain
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Indiana
Notice to heirs in estate of James T Biddle deceased
In Fountain County Indiana Circuit Court April term 1908 James L Biddle as administrator with will annexed presents final account and vouchers for examination on June 22 1904 at which time all heirs creditors or devisees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Administratrix appointed to complete administration succeeding executor Robert H Biddle deceased estate presumed solvent Lucas Nebeker Attorney June 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Mill Creek
Said
O.eard
Jine
Fountain and
Parke
Aceon G. Maden
Stone Road
Thomas Norris
Stone
Gharies P.coate
George B. McIntosh
Fountain County
Indiana
James T. Bell
Auditor
Ind
James T. Biddle
Fountain Circuit Court
James L. Biddle
James T. Bidde
Robert H. Biddle
Grand Army of the Republic born in Illinois post in 1866
After the Civil War Dr Stephenson of Washington 1 CO charted a plan to form a grand army of peace. The first G A R post was organized at Decatur Illinois on April 6 1866 with Stephenson as department commander triggering a statewide spread to about twenty eight posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepenson
Walington 1. CO
Grant
Sherman
Washington
Stephenson
Steperson
Department of Linvis
Pr Rent
Cal J. Mavy
James Hamilton
R W. Woods
Mjor
Robert Allen
Rutledge
Martin Food
Daniel Grass
Edward Urihee
J S
Decatur
Stephenson Pro Isivura
Grand Army of the Republic
Springfield
Department of Illinois
The Quaint Rothenburg Legend of Georg Nusch and Meister Trunk
The piece recounts Rothenburg’s legend of Georg Nusch who saved the town by draining a three quart Tauber wine cup in a challenge to Marshal Tilly. Nusch fainted but survived, living to eighty, while Tilly spared Rothenburg as promised. The tale highlights local guides and relics tied to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothenburg
Metropolitan Magazine
Georg Nusch
Tie
Tilly
Rathus
Nush
Remedy For Bedhuga Bedstead Paste
The procedure instructs scraping a cake of white soap or tallow, mixing with powdered corrosive sublimate to form a paste, washing the bedstead with cold salt water, drying, and applying the paste to every crease. It claims the paste will not evaporate or soak in and will be a deadly feast for occupants.
Feats and Tricks in Stage Magic and Illusions
A guide exposes stage tricks from misdirection to controlled hazards. It describes cigars lit with blank cartridges, glass balls broken by split pistols, candle extinguishing via hidden holes, and blindfold aiming with mirrors. It also notes painted canvases and magnet-assisted dumbbells as common illusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilden
Maori Legend of Te Kupe and the Aotea Voyage
A traditional Maori legend tells of Te Kupe fleeing to sea from Kawaiki Hawaii seeking a new homeland. He returns with tales of a wondrous land then leads seven canoes to explore. The Aotea is said to be the first to reach shore and the name Aotearoa for New Zealand arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Te Kupe
Kawaiki
Hawaii
Ile
Te Ekupe
Aotearoa
Hawaiki
Moros flood legend and eclectic snippets ignite curiosities
An assortment of folklore and quirky vignettes sketches a Moros flood tale where animals enter a box with Noah, transforming people who ignore the ark into various creatures. The piece threads myths with a lion’s mate dominance, a humor line about oysters, and notes on ancestor worship and posthumous existence.
Local notices and ads mix in Attica page highlights
A jumble of market bargains and social notes includes sales on window shades and coal, a 7 day sale by J Frank McDermond, and travel mentions. Obituaries note Elizabeth Hutson of Newtown, and local names report farm loans, elections, and a narrow escape from a fallen walnut tree near Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank McDermond
J. Frank MccDermond
William Beedle
William Wolfe
Clint Anderson
Shawnee Township
Mr. Wolfe
Mr. Anderson
Beedle
Ed. Hughes
Attica
Get out or get in booklet issued by Clover Leaf Route
The passenger department of the Potedo St Louis and Western R K Clover Leaf route has issued a booklet titled Get out or get in from Ebert Hubberd of the Roycrofters of Aurora New York. Copies may be obtained by sending 4 cents in a stamp to Walter L Roses General Passenger Agent Clover Leaf Route Toledo Ohio 6156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potedo
St. Louie & Western R. K
Clover Leaf
Ebert Hubberd
Roycrofters
Aurora N.Y
Walter L Roses
Toledo
Ohio
Farm rental notice for 120 acre parcel near winter tourist points
Advertisement invites applications for renting a 120 acre farm for three to five years. The deal runs daily through April 30, 1966, with a bound limit by June 30, 1906. Contact E. W. Richison at the office to apply for cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Commissioners of
Sheriff’s Sale
Will
Lucas Nebeker
Ita Charms
John
Laltimore
Edward Robinson
Porto Rico
Blissburg
G. W. Martin
Mable Prather
Roachdale
Crawfordsville
Rev. Palmer
E M.board
Home Dealer
M. C. Reid
Mead, Kan
James York
N. M. Keerns
Covington Ind
Elizabeth Hutson
William Hutson
Susan Hutson
Newtown
Elizabeth
L. P. Little
South Side
Suare
Covington
Ele Stansvourg
21St Judial Circus
Ele Rowfel
J. L. Townsley
John B. Martin
Indianapolis
J. F. Millis
Haines
Axminster
M. Board
M. Board’s Furniture Store
E. W. Richison
C.& Stl
Nod
Mailand
Nell
Finan
Faufman. Ag
Ralch
Rice Main Line
Lardson
Aik
Bt. Lous
New York Covington
Goinson
Fountain
E. W. Richeson
Monon
Frank J Reed
G P A
Chicago
Hameton
T P A. Lefasette
CH Wasser
Crawfordeville
Weed Tim
Joe'l
Iva
Foledo
St. Louie
St. Loui Fair
J W.marshall
Agt
Idrops
S. D. Bland
Brewton
Fuhd
Druggiate
Swargom Rheumatic Cure Company
Dept. So
Lake Street
Republican Office
Chorhand
Cook-Acuanz
Heeb
U. S
Bryant and Stratten Hediamapolis Business University
Busingsa
Illustrated Catalue
Teac Railroad
E. J. Heeb
Indianapolds
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