Murder in thirst Degree Poole charged in murder case
John O Poole is charged with first degree murder in the killing of Joseph Kemper. An indictment returned in Benton county circuit court at Fowler lists three counts: killing by shooting, killing by cutting and striking, and killing by shooting with an unknown instrument. The scene was quiet as Poole entered a not guilty plea and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Poole
Josepht Kemper
Tippecanoe
Benton County
Fowler
Grand Bory
Poole
Stackelton
Sanderson
Hieyee
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Local Carpenter
F S Louper of Marilla NY writes of Bucklen Arnica Salve his claim that it heals every cut wound bruise or sore including burns boils cracked hands lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
F.S. Louper
Marilla
N.Y
Warning to G. U. P on Taft and Canadian reciprocity
A Rockville Republican critique warns the Republican Party it will face defeat in 1912 if it ignores President Taft and the pledge to push congressional action on the Canadian reciprocity treaty. The Hoosier editor and others are criticized for party loyalty over candor. J. Loeb's Stores announce new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Hoosier
Taft
Congress
Rockville
Hoosier
Hotier
The Eagle and the Arrow Aesop Fable
An eagle on a high rock watches a hare he intends to seize. A concealed archer fires an arrow, mortally wounding the eagle. The eagle realizes the arrow’s feathers came from his own wings, lamenting his death by a weapon he aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesop
Local residents and property moves around town
J T Claman sold his property to Alfred Keeling and bought Dan Youngblood’s on East Market Street, planning to move October first. Guy Ludlow, former Wallace School seller, will supervise the school here this year and has moved into the E A Tinsley property. Mrs Grant Weidman and son Walter met Mrs Joe Weidman and son Stanley of Wichita Texas in Indianapolis and all traveled to Franklin Ohio to visit relatives. The Little Giants lost 4 to 3 in a game at Alamo. The Daughters of Rebekah lodge plan an ice cream social Saturday at Nancy Newlin’s lawn. Miss Bounell, Indianapolis nurse, visiting Dr Bounell’s family. Hoyt Blacker of Wayne Town to manage Cooper Meat Market and move into Wade property on Lucas Street. Lynn Walker home from Indiana Medical College for summer vacation. Jim Donaldson and wife visited William Donaldson’s family. Local attendees at Veedersburg horse show. H C Wyand adds a two story veranda to Central Hotel. Dean McBroom of near Yeddo was in town. Dr Redman has had mumps for past week. Fred Bethel of Crawfordsville spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Della Holycross returned Saturday from West Point. F S Rexford of Newark Life Building, Kansas City reports severe cold with back and kidneys pain. Foley Kidney Pills helped, per two bottles. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ludlow
Wallace School
E. A. Tinsley
Grant Weidman
Walter
Joe Weidman
Stanley
Wichita
Texas
Indianapolis
Franklin
Ohio
Rexford
Newark Life Building
Kansas City
Foley
Senator dreams of easy work outlasting calendar chores
A humorous exchange imagines a senator seeking light duties such as winding clocks weekly or tearing calendar leaves monthly. The banter frames a satire of public service pacing and office routines with a wink at bureaucratic tedium.
Foley's Kidney Remedy for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Foley's Kidney Remedy is promoted for chronic kidney and bladder issues. It is described as regulating urinary control, healing, strengthening, and bracing, and is offered for sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sli
Gossipy Tactician News Snippet Reveals Peacemaker Role
A brief dialog shows Mrs Chatterall as a constant peacemaker who gathers news from both sides. Miss Cayenne confirms this trait while the Washington Star and Toledo Blade quote the exchange, noting a professional man who also races automobiles and is a doctor.
Trade Dollars and Their Currency History
Trade dollars were slightly larger than standard dollars and valued by collectors. Authorized by Congress in 1873 to facilitate East Asia trade, many circulated briefly but eventually declined as their weight and value confused oriental merchants. By 1887 they were redeemed or expired, leaving a small remnant in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
China
Japan
Philippines
Europe
United States
United States Mint
Liberty
United States of America
Far East
Niansas City
Napoleon and About Learn Spanish at Tuileries
At a Tuileries reception Napoleon asked Edmund About if he spoke Spanish. About replied not yet, but immediately set to work and months later told the emperor he could speak Spanish. Napoleon recalled reading Don Quixote in the original and smiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuileries
Napoleon
Edmund
The Eye’s Blind Spot Explained in Simple Test
An article describes the eye blind spot where the optic nerve passes, near the nose, about a tenth of an inch from the center. It outlines a simple test: close the left eye, focus the right eye on the left thumb, then separate both hands.
Office mixup as Borrouds-Mr Merchant jokes about timing
A humorous exchange recalls an appointment mixup where Borrouds-Mr Merchant believed it was ten, causing laughter as he left. The new office boy notes the moment, highlighting a lighthearted workplace misreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Merchant
Whale Meat in Japan Taste and Trade
The article explains whale meat flavors likening it to venison, notes the red meat’s coarse grain, and describes common Japanese preparations including raw with vegetables and brown sauce. It mentions price variations by season, with humpback flesh fetching up to 20 sen per pound in winter, and outlines production at Oriental Whaling Company stations for shipment across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waale
Oriental Whaling
Dickens Boyhood Hardship and Johnston Street Memorial
The article notes Charles Dickens lived on Johnston Street in Somers Town after 1865 when his life improved financially. The family left Marshalsea to rent a house, allowing Dickens to attend a decent local school and end prison-era hardship, with the era described in his novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Street
Somers Town
London County Council
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Muarshalsea
Charles
Dickenses
Nicholas Nickleby
Patl Mall Guzette
Squeaky Shoes in Fashion History
The piece notes squeaky shoes as a once fashionable distinction in rural and church settings, with officials and dancers described by the sound. It explains squeaks arise from sole movement, and remedies include a peg, or cloth or paper between sole layers before sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Justice of the Peace
The Mysterious Second Whip in Animal Taming
A London writer notes that some tamers carry a second whip in the left hand never used. The unseen whip terrifies the wild beast, who fears the unknown but recalls the sting of the right hand whip. The tactic may save the tamer in a moment of danger.
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London
Accomplished Dwarf Count Barowlaki in Paris
Polish gentleman Count Barowlaki, a twenty five year old dwarf of thirty five inches, impressed Prussian and Parisian circles with dancing and music. His memoirs were written in 1788 and he died in 1837 at ninety eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barowlaki
Paris
Covington Triumphs Over Wonders After Eleven
In a tight eleven inning game at the fairy grounds Covington defeats the Western Wonders of Danville. McDonald allowed seven hits and the visitors scored on two runs in the seventh and Brant Grady pair in the fifth as Covington tied it in the seventh. Hershberger started strong for Covington, Dunlap held the Wonders to ten hits, and M Beckett delivered the decisive two-base hit in the seventh. Also notes the death of racehorse Harry Nixon, bred by Judge Britton and long owned by Walter Williams, at Valley View farm east of Bethel. The 19 year old stallion leaves a bloodline of many drivers in the county.
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Covington
McMcDonad
Danville
Dunlap
Hershberger
Brant
Grady
M. Beckett
Gray
Sto
Asa Grady
Ore
Harry Nixon
Judge Britton
Crawfordville
Walter Williams
Frank Baird
Valey View
Bethel
In Pinch Use Allen's Foot Base Advertisement
Advertises Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for relief of hot tired aching swollen feet and sweaty feet. Claims to ease corns and bunions, promises comfortable walking, priced 25 cents with free sample offer. Includes garbled address lines implying manufacturer A. Oimsated LeRuy N.
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Allen
Lillian Reeves a Graduate
Miss Lillian Irene Reeves daughter of ex sheriff William L Reeves formerly of Covington was a member of the graduating class from the Teachers college of Indianapolis last week Mrs Fitza A Blaker president of the college conferred diplomas on forty seven young ladies after an address by Prof George H Tapy of Wabash college Miss Anna Aldridge of Covington attended the commencement remaining in Indianapolis to visit Miss Lilian and a few of her Saint Mary of the Woods classmates who also graduated in 1909 both Miss Aldridge and Miss Reeves are graduates of our city schools finishing with the class of 1907
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Irene Reeves
William L. Reeves
Covington
Teachers’ College of Indianapolis
Fitza A. Blaker
George H. Tapy
Wabash College
Anna Aldridge
R Maining
Indianapolis
Lilian
Saint Mary of the Woods
Miss Aldridge
Miss Reeves
Our City
New Life Pills Promise Health Through Liver Care
Claims from Dr King’s New Life Pills to relieve constipation biliousness and inactive bowels. Advertises 25 cents at all druggists urging routine use to regulate liver stomach and bowels and prevent indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
This Will Interest Mothers By Druggist Ad
This advertisement promises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders relieve feverishness headaches bad stomach teething disorders move and regulate bowels destroy worms break up cold in 24 hours used by mothers for 22 years sample free address LeRoy NY.
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J. Loeb's
Eagle and the Arrow
Scott
Hill St Pro Tems
J. T. Claman
Alfred Keeling
Mr. Claman
Dan Youngblood
East Market St
Little Giants
Alamo
The
Rebekah Lodge
Nancy Newlin
Miss Bounell
Dr. Bounell
Hoyt Blacker
Waynetown
Cooper
Wade
Lucas Street
Lynn Walker
Indiana Medical College
Jim Donaldson
Wesley
William Donalds
Veedersburg
H C.wyand
Dean McBroom
Near
Yeddo
Dr. Redman
Fred Bethel
Crawfordsville
Della Holycross
West Point
Sena
Tor
Toledo Blade
Japa
Wonders
Fairy Grouods
Dany
Covinou
S. O
McDonald
Main
Cothog
Lst
Thompson
Merryman
Lillian Reeves
J.H. Sailor
Covington, Ind
M. E. Church
Atiil
Mayer Hardware Store
UCED
New York
Boanee Lines
Eas
Wessi Bund
C. Kraleman
Agt
Bright
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