Randolph enters Fulton township race for Commissioner
Henry C. Randolph is named as a candidate for Fulton township Commissioner, opposing the Republican county convention. The article covers the Ninth District Congressional Convention at Crawfordsville, Landis’s unanimous nomination, and related political motions, with notes on local civic items, marriage licenses, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Fred Simms
Frankfort
A. J. Alexander
Burns
Committee
Gen. Wallace
Committee On
McKinley
Gov. Mount
Fairbanks
Sandia
Congresa
A.B. Asucreen
Montgomery County
Landia
Graham
Hamilton County
Fountain
Tipton
Landis
Messrs
Nebeker
Johns
War bulletin vows swift action in West Indies invasion plan
A Buckner's drug store bulletin reports that under Admiral Sampson 25,000 troops will be sent to Porto Rico to seize the island and establish a military government. It notes President McKinley called for 75,000 more volunteers, raising total armed strength to 280,900, with the state's quota about 2,500 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner’s
West Indies
Sampson
Porto Rico
McKinley
Danville man Sam Brown lands government post in Washington
Sam Brown of Danville spent Saturday and Sunday in this city and left Monday morning for Washington where he has secured an important position in the government employ. Covington friends praise his good fortune and hope his new location proves pleasant and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Danville
Washington
Mr. Brown
Covington
Local merchants court graduates with discounts and notices
The issue urges graduates to shop dress goods with a special discount from J. Loeb and promotes Epworth League district events at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church on June 15 and 16 with plans for addresses and youth discussions. It notes Henry Randolph of Fulton township as a candidate for Fountain county commissioner and praises his business acumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Tuesiday
J. Loeb
Henry, Randolph
Fulton Township
Randolph
Epworth League
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
State Line
Coyington
League
Carnival of Nations Benefit K P Hall June 1
The Tribe of Ben Hur presents The Carnival of Nations at the K P Hall on Wednesday evening June 1. Proceeds support the order, with a hoped for strong attendance at this anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival of Nations
Tribe of
Ben Hur
K. P. Hall
High School Notes and Village News
Wednesday the English class did a physical culture lesson and Field Day plans continued in Veedersburg. Wallace High School visitor Mr. Walker discussed studies. Local humor about Berry Sehrler's restaurant and a town resident who won’t pay until June. Fountain items note high river, heavy rain delaying farm work and ongoing road survey issues with stakes that keep coming loose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Alien
Arista DeHaven
Frank Rilshind
Baldwin
Veedersburg
Mr. Walker
Wallace High School
Wallace School
Tom Crivier
Lee Wood
Berry Sehrler
Centleman
Berry
Wabash
Samuel Baldwin
Mat Ieer
Journey to Chickamauga From Camp Mountana Letter
A corporal in Georgia reports the Company G movement from Camp Mountana to Indianapolis and Louisville, with crowds cheering during a long parade. The train journey includes crossings of the Ohio River, views of Kentucky plantations, and a shift to Chickamauga via the Queen Crescent, noting tunnels, bridges, and a 6 mile sighting of Lookout Mountain. The letter ends with hot weather and a promise of more details in the next message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Kentucky
Bourbon
Southern
Queen Crescent
Chickamauga
R. R. Company
Tennessee
King Mt
Chattanooga
Lookout Mt
Johnny Hales
Ele River Road
WM. Zuf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boord
the Republican
People's Paper
Clarence D. Case
Henry C. Randolph
Co. B. Landis
Leonora Buckles
Blanche Richmond
8. M. Snider
F. W. Boyd
P. M
William A. Wilson
Amanda L. Moore
Felix Heezel
Anna May Fuerstein
the Commercial Club
Stone Bluff
Newtown
W. H. Miles
William Sears
West Baden
H.C. Yount
Ind
Carlsbad
K. T
Grand Council of Masons
Indiana
Springs
Morris Herzog
Covington Fair Association
Chas. F. Suart
Marie
Trotter
Jas
Eyerly
Monty Boy
Pacer
National Association
Stuart
Everly
City Steam Laundry
Dovezase
Anna Blue
Ezekiel Blue
Ezekiel
Cass Blue
Cass
Milksick
Blue
Nebeker and McCabe
Dan Simms
Lafayette
J. W. Brissey
Livengood & Livengood
Hook
Josephine Webb
Wick Crane's
North 4Th Street
The
Covington High School
Trodsmith
Opera House
Mr. Hardcastle
Veo
W. P. Hart
Hardcastle
Daily Sinmerman
Misa Hardcastle
Bess Hanter Long Lampkin
Sun Board
Charles Marlow Iarge Schwin
George Hastings
Rudolph Kantman
Misa Neville Gertrude Hanes
Charles Mariow
F. Milla Daily
Alma Loerd
Russell Allen Diggory
Howard Myers Foger
Leonard Buns
Sey Clay Hart
Charlea Robb
Wilbur Marlutt
Clarence Nelson
Wilford McComas
Clyde Layton Marlow
Arista DeHaven Marlow
Claude Livingston
A. Kinklin
Possumer
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chentints
New York
Loeb’s Stores
Sands
Brussels
J. Loebs Stores
Covington, Ind
J. P. Buckner
East Side
Leroy Allen
Maine
Boyd
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