City Hall Power Play and Legal Challenge Described
The Friend’s column recounts a council push to remove Mr. Yount and appoint a short term successor, despite Attorney General opinions. Mayor Jones and allies aimed to disrupt the current board and install George Schwio, but council member Hegg halted the move. The episode sparks litigation fears and Democratic party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dice
Jones
Yount
Ani Roersting
Miner
Don. Lucas Nebeker
Itv
Livengood
George Schwio
Ealedi
Borax Bill of Twenty Mule Team Found Dead
The body of William Parkison known as Borax Bill who led the twenty mule team in the city last week is cremated after an apparent overdose in Danville. He died Friday and his ashes were sent to Vermont after cremation in Chicago.
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William Parkison
Bill
Danville
Vermont
Chicago
Old settlers meeting announced for August in Yeddo area
The people of Yeddo and vicinity will hold an old settlers meeting on August 16. The event is of general interest and attracts a large crowd. Note the date August 27, 1905.
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Yeddo
Graduation roster shows Crawfords ville seniors
The High School at Crawfords ville lists forty nine graduates this year. Among the names is Miss Ruth McCabe formerly of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ruth McCabe
Barns Destroyed In Wide Fire After Sparks
Fire broke out Friday afternoon at Capt. Gooding's barn and spread to the barns and sheds of James Dunlap John Henselman and adjoining structures. Fire departments responded quickly and contained the blaze though partial destruction occurred. The fire started in Gooding's car. exact cause undetermined. Buildings were insured.
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Capt. Gooding
James Dunlap
John Henselman
Free health circulars on disease prevention offered
The state board of health will mail free circulars detailing how many common diseases can be avoided. Written requests to Indianapolis obtain materials on cholera infantum diarrhoeal diseases consumption diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid fever and smallpox along with a sick room management card.
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State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Covington Covington Ticket Office Sets Circus Record
Covington office of the Peoria and Mastern sold 5 tickets to Danville for the Barnum and Gailey circus. Crowd rush exceeded capacity so only two fifths of passengers could be moved by trains. others waited for the afternoon train. Later four special trains with five coaches each departed between Danville and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Peoria and Mastern
Danville
Barnum & Gailey
Fiae Deck
Indianapolis
Danoville Press
Wanted His Own at the Danville Circus Grounds
A Covington farmer, separated from his wife, attempted to take his 12 year old son from the Danville show grounds while the circus was underway. Police halted the scene suspecting kidnapping until Assistant State's Attorney Walter Gunn ruled no crime had occurred and the boy rejoined the man after promises of side show tickets.
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Covington
Ind
Danville
Walter Gunn
Severe Saturday Night Storm Strikes Veedersburg Area
A powerful electrical storm hit Veedersburg and nearby towns Saturday night from seven to nine o'clock. The United Brethren church bell tower was damaged by fire but extinguished. Mrs. David Allen fell and hurt her hip. several barns and outbuildings burned with substantial losses. Electric lights and telephones failed across the region amid widespread damage.
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Veedersburg
Crawfordsville
United Brethren Church
Sam LaBaw
David Allen
New Law Fixes Salary for City Teachers
The legislature passed a law tying teacher salaries to the general average of their license and effective last year. Trustees must raise pay, as most teachers in the city school system receive higher salaries due to the new rule.
New Ferry Owner Takes Charge at Portland Run
Wilmer Sheffer has purchased the Portland ferry and improved the road to the dock, offering a direct route from Williamsport to Covington and southern Fountain county. Frank Robinson will manage the ferry service and be present at all times to aid travelers.
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Wilmer Sheffer
Portland
Williamsport
Covington
Fountain County
Frank Robinson
Sheffer
Editorial Calls for Nonpartisan School Board in Covington
A local editorial defends the Covington school board’s teacher selections citing last year’s timing and this year’s pre-qualification difference. It argues politics should not influence hiring, stresses schools' welfare, and urges citizens to back the board to avoid conflict and ensure educational benefits.
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Covington
Farm in Receiver's Hands in Hedrick Estate
Warren county’s 170 acre Hedrick farm, long held by a receiver, is expected to end the trust this year if crops pay debts. The case traces to a Chicago federal action with lawyers like Addison C. Harris and Walter Q. Gresham and involves life interests for Scott and Joe Hedrick and heirs. Joe’s tax title led to sale and a trustee receiver’s role, with Joe’s disappearance and Lawrence Hedrick as potential heir pending final settlement.
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Warren County
Hedrick
Fnally
Chicago
Addison C. Harris
Walter Q. Gresham
Scott Hedrick
Joe Hedrick
Scott
Joe
Lawrence Hedrick
Danville
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Fremont Goodwine
Missouri State University
Lawrence
South Dakota
Williamsport Review
Card of Thanks for support during illness
We humbly thank neighbors and friends who rendered aid and comfort during the long illness of our wife and mother. Sincerely, Jon Baniz and family.
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Jon Baniz
Miller and Hershbarger Wed in City Home Ceremony
Frank Miller son of a former sheriff and Miss Iva Hershbarger daughter of Mr and Mrs Bloomer Hershbarger were married at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Fering in this city. Esquire Asa Osborn performed the ceremony. Friends extend congratulations.
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Frank Miller
Miller
Iva Hershbarger
Bloomer Hershbarger
Fering
Esquire
Asa Osborn
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
List of couples issued licenses since last report includes Charles C Hamilton with Carrie H Roberts Joseph F Morris with Mildra Sylvester Clarence J Rice with Clara A Wade William P Perry with Minnie E Allen John O Sheal with Corda Bowman William Mervis with Fannie Sanders William T Osborn with Blanch E Hendrix George Hermling with Elsie M Nelson Elmer Shoaf with Jessie E Erwin Charles Dell with Mauldine Hins shaw Arthur N Muffett with Nettie J Brown Franklin P Miller with Iva Hereh barger Mra J W Price moved her millinery store to Miller offices room.
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Bryant
Charles C Hamilton
Carrie H
Joseph F Morris
Mildra Sylvester
Clarence J Rice
Clara A Wade
William P Perry
Minnie E Allen
Mra J W
Surveyors Start New Permanent Line Survey
Eight surveyors are at work on the Tafayette Covington Electric line in Richland township. They will conduct an entire new survey and permanently locate the road this time.
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Richland Township
Monster Meeting Promises Right of Way to Traction Firm
A large railroad meeting in Newtown appointed a committee and pledged the right of way to the traction company. The gathering urged neighboring townships to follow, calling for residents to awaken to their interests.
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Newtown
Troy Township
van Buren
Pennis
Tragic Fireworks Explosion Kills Miss Madaline Ashley
Miss Madaline Ashley aged nineteen was instantly killed at Cayuga Saturday evening when a rocket pierced her eye during a fireworks exhibition after the horse show. A two year old girl was seriously injured. Miss Ashley was sister of Ed Russell's wife.
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Madaline Ashley
Cayuga
Miss Ashley
Ed Russell
Death of Mrs. John Bantz
Mrs. Eliza K Remster wife of John Bantz died at their East Liberty Street home after a lingering tuberculosis illness. Born Fountain County October 10 1373 died June 18 1905 aged 11 days. Survived by husband four children and family. Funeral at M E church Bend conducted by Rev Palmer Tuesday morning at 4 30 with interment in Steely cemetery.
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Eliza K. Remster
John Bantz
East Liberty Street
Bantz
Fountain County
John Badtz
M. E. Church
the Bend
Palmer
Steely Cemetery
New City Schools Superintendent Hall Praised for Service
S H Hall the newly elected superintendent of city schools born and raised on a Washington county Indiana farm. He is 37, with fifteen years in school work and a degree from the State University after studies at Purdue. Formerly superintendent of Borden Institute he comes recommended by Captain Lawler and Dr Aley.
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Brof
Sylvester H. Hall
Washington County
Indiana
Hall
State University
Purdue
Borden Institute
Lawler
Salem
Aley
Christian Church
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Jones Opens
the Box
Borax Bill
Gooding
Ovn Partiv
Joseph Etter
Hillsboro
Jefferson Mills
Waynetown
Sarah Cowan
Quick
Richard Lawman
E. J. Martin
Dr. Martin
Prof. Kaufman
Kaufman
Uskaowa
Roberts
John O Sheal
Corda Bowman
William Mervis
Fannie San
Ders
William T Osborn and
Blanch E
Hendrix
George Hermling
Elsie M Nelson
Elmer Shoaf
Jessie E Erwin Charles Dell
Mauldine Hin
Shaw
Arthur N Muffett and
Nettie J
Monster Meeting
S. H. Hall
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