Wreck on the Big Four Exaggerated Warnings Belied
Report of a Big Four excursion train wreck near Mayview west of Danville sparked fear of heavy loss of life. Investigations show minor injuries, with several passengers shaken and a boy named Harding badly hurt. Authorities corrected sensational reports and halted the Knights of Pythias parade in Champaign.
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Danville
Daily Press
Mayview
Urbana
Knights of Pythias
Champaign
Brown
Raila
Harding
George Lindsey
Pythias
Ut Shaffer
Samuel Blakely dies. lifelong Covington citizen remembered
Obituary and funeral tributes mark Samuel Blakely a veteran, Christian gentleman and friend who built churches and homes, served in the Union, and supported neighbors. Born August 24, 1821 in Ohio, he came to Covington in 1843, died June 22, 18 0, aged 75 years 10 months and 28 days. He left a widow Mary Lacy, four children Oliver Martha Mary and an infant. Oliver survives with his wife and five grandchildren. The piece honors his labor, charity, and church service and records the funeral conducted by A. R. Heath with references to faith and afterlife.
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A. R. Heath
Samuel Blakely
Shelby County
Ohio
Covington
Mary Lacy
Oliver
Martha
Mary
Catharine Philpot
Christian Church
A. L. McKinney
John
Jesus
Union
Chas. J. Miller
Fountain County
Lylad. Price
Geo. E. West
Meader-Warrick Interference Case and Corn Husker History
A local notice reviews the Meader Warrick patent clash over corn huskers. It clarifies that Meader patents remain valid and that Warrick’s claims do not threaten Standard Husker Co. The piece notes Meader’s long patent history, Warrick’s failed attempts, and Standard Husker’s soon to be released machine capable of husking corn in the field.
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Meader-Warrick
Warner Republican
Commissioner of Patents
Mr. Meader
Standard Susker Co
Standard Husker Co
Meaderoon
Meader
Warrick
Icy
Board of Interference
Standard Iusker Co
Warrick Manufacturing Co
Newtown County
Ind
Brook
Blusker Co
Ice and notices from Covington and Michigan City
Local notices mention Dave Hunter supplying ice and urging customers to call 100 for prompt delivery. Ex sheriff Scherer and Edward Hall leave today to serve as guards in Michigan City. Covington agents for W L Douglas Shoes warn against counterfeit imports. Birthday celebrations note Petes Emma and a seventy-fiveth birthday surprise.
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Dave Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Summer Normal at Covington High School opens July Vth
A six week summer school will be conducted in the Covington High School building starting July 5. Instructors are C. F. Muller of Kingman and D. W. Sanders of Wallace. Tuition is 33 dollars. Courses include common branches and reading circle with some high school work.
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Covington High School
C. F. Muller
Kingman
D. W. Sanders
Wallace
Covington Railway Incorporation Sparks Local Hopes
The Covington and Southern Railway Company filed articles with the Secretary of State to form a line from Covington in Fountain County to near Parke County with capital stock of 59.1 thousand dollars. Local interest says the line can be built cheaply and will benefit the city and region. The obituary notes Chas J. Miller of Fountain County died June 7 1890 at age 69.
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Covington & Southern Railway Company
Covington
Founutain County
Parke County
Indianapolis News
Malcolm Nelson Drowned Near Roswell
telegram informed Joseph Nelson that his son Malcolm Nelson had drowned that day in a stream near Roswell. Facts are scarce and no further details are known. He was about 19, born and raised locally, recently employed on a sheep ranch in New Mexico.
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Joseph Nelson
Macolm
Roswell
Malcolm
New Mexico
Millions Given Away by Generous Drug Firm
The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery have given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and other throat chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottle via Lee Allen druggist with regular sizes 50c and 1.00 guaranteed or refunded.
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Dr. King
Lee Allen
Fine stock for sale near Covington
Advertises polled Angus bulls a 6 and 2 years old, a 3 year old Short Horn bull, a seven year old mare, a 5 year old bay gelding, and a 4 year old bay mare. Half blood Cleveland bays. Samuel Wells offers sale or viewing at the Covington farm six miles southeast. Also AGENTS WANTED for The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey with large illustrations and discounted price offered by a publishing company.
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Cleveland
Covington
Samuel Wells
Dewey
Urat Haletead
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Heaven
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Grant
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Kim More
Waris HL
Cara Barton
Zeigler's & Co
Dearburn Street
Chicago
Kiriu
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ME. CG. A's
Y.W.C. A's
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W. Peace Congress
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Grandpa
Blakely
J. Lora
Sheriff Miller
Old Settlers
Yeddo
Jacob Hugel
Sigsbee
Bro. H. Coleman
Mt. Hope
Golden Stair
Angela
A.c. A
Lovb
Meader Corn
Scherer
Edward Hall
Michigan City
W.L. Douglas Shoe Company
J. Lorg
Petes
Ada Brown
William Gable
Henry Ginn
Miss Ada Jones
Samuel Vannette
the County Normal
W. L. Douglas
Loeb's
Loeb’s
J. M
N. B. Moles
North 4Th Street
New Railway Company
Malcolm Nelson
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