Final survey completes 1 C W traction line route
The final survey from Crawfordsville to Covington was finished Friday afternoon. Engineers Brown and R A Clark with assistants Lon and Russell Freeman mapped the best line from Mill Street Crawfordsville to Yountsville and on to Hillsboro and Covington, paralleling the Big Four route past Veedersburg. The distance from Crawfordsville street to Waynetown bank corner is just over ten miles. White fabrics advertised at J Loeb's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynetown
Crawfordsville
Covington
Brown
R. A. Clark
Lon
Russell Freeman
Mill Street
Yountsville
Wesley Station
Hillsboro
New Marital and Civil Actions Filed in Local Court
John F. Nelson sues Daisy Nelson for divorce. Elizabeth Dengler seeks debt relief and to set aside a conveyance from Clyde Bush et al. Dennis Murphy files for divorce from Nancy Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Nelson
Daisy Nelson
Elizabeth Dengler
Clyde Bush
Dennis Murphy
Nancy Dennis
Baptist Sunday School Holds Children’s Day Exercises
The Baptist Church hosted Children’s Day exercises directed by Superintendent Lindsey Ellis Mrs J H York and Miss Etta Gregory. The church was decorates with the American flag reflecting patriotism as children performed with high order and disciplined drill demonstrating Christian instruction and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Church
Lindsey Ellis
J.H. York
Etta Gregory
White Wash Belts in New Styles and Sizes
Spence Smith and Spence advertise white wash belts in all sizes with prices 10c 15c and 50c, highlighting a range of new styles available through their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence, Smith & Spence
Acquittal for Kellogg Then Rearrested on New Charge
Brookston real estate dealer A B Kellogg was acquitted by a Bloomington jury on one bunco charge and rearrested to stand trial in Lafayette on another. The Ulysses B Kellogg linked to Covington and Fountain County victims three years ago and to a Missouri land bunco. An Attica notary was named as a link in the scheme. The paper asserts Kellogg should be sent to prison along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Kellogg
Brookston
Bloomington
Lafayette
Fowler
Ulysses B.kellogg
Covington
Fountain County
Buncoe
Missouri
Attica Notary
Reay
Pan Kellogg
Notice to Settle Accounts at Pace
Fowler and Reed announce settlement of all on account balances now that the firm has sold out. Debtors are urged to pay in cash or by note to close the books promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler & Reed
Methodist Church Services and Summer Program
Bible School at 9 30 a m Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 40 Preaching at Bend Church Sabbath afternoon at 2 30 Our last quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday July 7 3 Saturday a m at 10 o clock Sabbath evening at 8 p m Preaching Sabbath morning at 10 40 Temptation Special Hymn Services Sunday evening The public is invited to this and all the services The program Sunday evening is at Wesley Hymn service See our program elsewhere If you want a new lawn or white dress come and see our line the largest we have ever shown The Leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Epworth League
Bend Church
Wesley Hymn Service
City Council Approves Street Paving and Road Openings
The City Council met in regular session Monday approving street work and light and water bills. They unanimously paving Fourth Street from Jefferson to the fair ground and set curb to curb width at 28 feet to Pearl. They planned to open Eleventh Street South to the State road and discussed bridge issues. Amosking Gingham 12c quality 10y per yd. Spence, Snih & Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Jefferson
Fair Ground
Pearl
Eleventh Street
State Road
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
The clerk issued licenses for Rex M. Cook and Amy D. Farrell Wilber Nehemiah and Carrie Crabb Joseph Stahl and Mary L. Biffle Elmer Turnquist and Lacey M. Guy William Philpott and Anna Ocheltree DeWitt C. Brown and Mary Cyrus KE Kunkel and Ongie Oyler Oscar Hollis and Ollie Opel Westfall Lawrence McDonald and Nellie Burnwood. Standard twice the best at Fowler and Reeds old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bryant
Rex M. Cook
Amy D. Farrell
Wilber Nehemiah
Carrie Crabb
Joseph
Stahl
Mary L. Biffle
Elmer Turnquist
Lacey M. Guy
William Philpott
Anna Ocheltree
DeWitt C. Brown
Mary Ocheltree
Cyrus KE. Kunkel
Ongie Oyler
Oscar Hollis
Ollie Opel Westfall
Lawrence McDonald
Nellie Burnwood
Wesley Hymn Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday
The church releases the evening program with organ pieces and choirs led by Wesley. Readings include Scripture lessons and prayers. Congregational pieces cover justification adoption sanctification and growth with solos by Ruth Adamson Myra Wisher and Cecil Murry. Attendees asked to bring hymnals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Wesleys
Ruth Adamson
Myra Wisher
Eas
Cecil Murry
Advertised Notice for Week Ending June 27 1906
For the week ending June 27 1906 the following names are listed: Mr E A Atkinson Bishop Lewis Mr Jacob Bowman H C Dies Mrs D T Jones Mr George Furrow. When calling for the above please say Advertised. F W Boyo P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Atkinson
Bishop Lewis
Jacob Bowman
H C. Dies
D. T. Jones
George Furrow
F. W. Boyo
P. M
Ladies White Shirt Waists and Suits At J Loebs Stores
Shoppers are invited to call on J Loebs Stores for a selection of ladies white shirt waists and shirt waist suits. The ad highlights available styles and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.loeb’s
Obituary: Mrs Mary A Rhodes of near city dies at home
Mary A Rhodes known as Aunt Mary died Thursday evening June 21 at her home three miles south of the city after a long illness from dropsy. Born in Ohio in 1830 she came to the county after marriage and was daughter of Jonatha Wolfe. Funeral services led by Rev Vail at 10:30 Sunday from her former residence with interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. A later notice will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Rhodes
Mary
John Rhodes
Rhodes
Ohio
Jonatha Wolfe
Mt. Hope Cemetery
State Board schedules kindergarten and arts teacher exams
The State Board of Education sets exams for Kindergarten teachers and supervisors of vocal music and drawing on the last Saturdays in June July and August 1906. Tests cover Froebel philosophy reading music and drawing. Applicants need two years work in a high school or pass specified subjects. Materials for drawing tests include pencil eraser watercolor set and 9 by 12 paper. Exams and grading to be sent to Indiana State House Room 27 Indianapolis. Certificates from State Board recognized Training Schools accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Froebel
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan Endorsed by Indiana Democrat in Support of Bryan
H C Yount of Covington Indiana endorses William J Bryan for president. The Danville Democrat reprints a letter praising the Commoner as the voice of the people and the Moses who will lead the nation from oppression by wealth and greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Bryan
West
Moses
Democratic
William J. Bryan
H. C. Yount
Covington, Ind
Missionary Meeting Set for July 5 at Mrs Twiddy’s Home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold a meeting at Mrs. James Twiddy's home next Thursday afternoon July 5 at 5:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. EB. Church
James Twiddy
Presbyterian Church Notice Sermon and Baptismal Day Announced
The Lords supper will be celebrated at morning services next Sunday at 10 45. Parents are invited to bring infants for baptism. The pastor will preach in the evening on a topic Everyday Patriotism Without Firearms. Strangers are welcome. Special prices on ladies white shirtwaist suits at The Leader.
A Pound Party By Grady Residents Enjoy Evening
Mr and Mrs Lewis Grady hosted a youth party Saturday night June 23 1906 with games and good cheer. Attendees included Lizzie Ward Lara Ward Hannah Hunt Lulu Timons Bertha Osborn Ninnah Coffing Bessie Nicklas Carson Wilson Mat tie Nicklas Mary Bowers Frances Patterson Gertrude Ward Edna Wilson Margie Bowers Anna Ward Della Rosenbarger Eva Rosenbarger Thorton Hunt Will Nicklas Willard Haun Ralph Bruce Henry Nicklas Charley Zeigler David Thars Frank Hashbarger Jessie Hashbarger Olin Osborn Guy Burrow Fred Wilson Gordon Shuff Fletcher Coffing Ira Coffing and many others. Ladies wore white duck skirts and suits. shoppers could find bargains at J Loeb’s Stores and M Boord offered carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Grady
Lizzie Ward
Lara Ward
Hannah Hunt
Lulu Timons
Bertha Osborn
Ninnah Coffing
Bessie Nicklas
Carson Wilson
Mattie Nicklas
Mary Bowers
Frances Patterson
Gertrude Ward
Edna Wilson
Margie Bowers
Anna Ward
Della
County board values thirteen banks and one trust company
The County Board of Equalization values thirteen banks and one trust company in the county with total assessed value about 288 544 dollars, up about 49000 from last year. Real estate not included. One new bank opened last year. About 75000 added to assessments due to township omissions and raised assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Wabash Township Sunday School Convention Program
Program for the Wabash township Sunday School convention at Coal Creek on Sunday July 1, 1906 at 1 30 pm includes scripture, invocation, and a quartet from Wabash Chapel. Speakers cover securing scholar participation and home study of the lesson with Frank Marlatt and Mrs Bybee. Recitations by Carl Keller and others, discussion on teacher influence by Dr Stackhouse and Herbert Woodrow, music and more recitations by Isa Richardson and E H Boner. Reports of schools by E H Boner and Anna Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Township
Coal Creek
Roby Orahood
Wabash Chapel
Frank Marlatt
Bybee B
Clyde Carter
Julia Rhodes
Carl Keller
Dr. Stackhouse
Herbert Woodrow
Mattie Orahood
Belle Keerns
Ee Eee Cloyd Boner
John Boyd
J. D. Bybee
Simmons
Ivy Rhodes
Thomas Gahan Killed by Lightning in Oklahoma
Thomas Gahan, brother of David and Joseph Gahan and Mrs Mary Brewer, a longtime Mound Township resident, was struck and killed by lightning last Friday near Roosevelt Oklahoma while opening a gate from a field. His body arrived home for burial after a service by Rev. Palmer at Albert Murphy’s home in Gopher Hill cemetery. He was about 45 years old, left a widow, Mattie Welsh, two twins who live with Mr Murphy, and was preparing to prove up a 160 acre claim in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gahan
David
Joseph
John W. Gahan
Mary Brewer
Albert Murphy
Mound Township
Warren County
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Wabash
Rev
Palmer
Gopherhill Cemetery
Mattie Welsh
Murphy
Gahan
Thomas
Notice to Hunters on Barcley Yerkes Property
Notice forbids hunting on the Barcley Yerkes premises and requests compliance with the law. The notice is dated June 29 and signed by Barcley Yerkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcley Yerkes
County Revenue Half Year Tax Figures Reported
The first half taxes totaled 178 128.79 dollars with 25 273.83 dollars moving to the road fund and a balance of 152 847.04 dollars remaining. Net state payment was 22 461.19 dollars leaving 180 363.85 dollars to be distributed to county expenditures across township and school funds as the County Auditor prepares the allocations. The ad notes large boys wash suits at the Leader starting 48 cents.
Fair Board Wins Ground Title in Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court affirmed Judge Rabb’s ruling that title to the fair grounds belongs to the Board of Directors, not the city. The board can now cover a 5000.00 debt for David Ferguson and reshape the grounds, reorganize, and continue to run a leading Indiana fair for the community and residents. The notice highlights local fair venues and stalls offering lace and embroidery at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Rabb
David Ferguson
Indiana
Prominent men charged with larceny in Kingman
Edward Hottenstein and Samuel Hunter appeared before Mayor Jones on larceny charges. Each bound over to the September term of the Circuit Court in 500 dollars. Banister owed Hottenstein 150 dollars secured by two horses and a cow. Hunter claimed to have bought the note, took the property, then hid it. Hunter had recent trouble with John F. Judy and turned state evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hottenstein
Samuel Hunter
Williamsport
Jones
William J. Banister
Jos. McCord
Kingman
Hottenstein
Hunter
Banister
Rugs at M. Board's Furniture Store Nine by twelve variety
A mixed read includes 9x12 rugs at M. Board's Furniture Store. A. L. Claypool and daughter Gertrude visit Hotel Lithia Shawnee township for baths as he recovers from a runaway injury and hopes baths ease back soreness. Frank Faust sells his horse Dan to Mr Force of Danville Illinois with potential speed after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Claypool
Gertrude
Sunny Side
Shawnee Township
Lithia
Frank Faust
Dan
Mr Force
Danville
Ill
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J. Loeb’s
Freak Justice
Methodist Church Services
Spence, Snih & Spence
Wesley Hymn Services
Methodist Church
Gray
U. S
Phelp’s Book Store
Corregtee
Presbyterian Church Notice
M. Boord
Isa Richardson
E. H. Boner
Anna Walte
County Revenue
the Fair Board
J. Loeb’s Stores
M. Board’s Furniture Store
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