Electric shock kills Covington elevator man at home
Thomas Bodine 42 died of heart paralysis induced by an electric shock received while closing a furnace door in the basement with his eight year old son present. Coroner cites accidental death. Bodine a prominent local businessman and longtime county fair official. Funeral held at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Thomas Bodine
Bodine
Thomas Jr
E. M
Covington
James Bodine
Wabash Township
Foster
Fair Association
Edn. McDonald
George McDonald
Sewell
Spring Millinery Preview From The Leader Firm
The Leader's force begins its spring season on Monday with the best line of millinery the firm has ever shown.
Benefit Entertainment by D A R and Women's Club
The D A R club and The Women's Club join to present two plays at the new Industrial School building on Tuesday evening March 5 1912 starting at 8 60 o'clock. D A R offers the tragedy For Love of Home and the Women's Club the comedy How the Story Grew both plays worthwhile and the proceeds go to a good cause.
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Daughters of the American Revolution Club
Womans’ Club
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease
How cold affects the kidneys by reduced surface flow and increased workload. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys, tone urinary organs, restore bladder action. Tonic in effect with quick results. For sale by all druggists.
Miss Claire Here Endures 10 000 Mile Horseback Ride Stop
Miss Claire Alberta Claire arrived noon Saturday in Attica on the 10 000 mile trek from Sheridan Wyoming to New York City. She travels with a pony and a large Shepherd dog cared for at McMahon barn and funds the trip through public contributions. A noon crowd heard her describe travels through Wyoming Oregon California New Mexico Texas Arkansas Missouri and Illinois and recounts of received alms totaling eight or nine dollars.
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Alberta Claire
Sheridan
Wyoming
New York City
St. Louis
Toledo
McMahon Barn
Claire
Murray Cafe
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Illiinois
Jackson
Attica
Stone Bluff
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as easy safe and fast for liver ailments. It claims a small dose can prevent trouble and urges purchase at Irvin and Willard for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Irvin & Willard
County Surveyor Race Likely Conceded in County
The article notes Col. Sentman of Van Buren is likely to be elected county surveyor with Republican support. Democrats back Bruce Short for a third term. Hickory Jackson appears solitary. A county delegate to the Democratic State Convention reportedly opposes Samuel Ralston for governor, though unanimity is urged.
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Col. Sentman
van Buren
Bruce Short
Hickory Jackson
Samuel Ralston
Republicans Nominate Coroner Hopeful for Election
Republicans plan to nominate a capable man for coroner and expect a decisive victory. Dr Pollom is seen as strong candidate for an easy win, while Caplinger's election is criticized as a sell-out by Democrats and Republicans alike.
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Dr. Pollom
Republican Trustees Stand Under Local Civic Critique
The courthouse is filled with Democrats amid a county with a 240 vote Republican majority and Republican trustees. The speaker argues this shows Republicans lack enough qualified men to fill offices, a humiliating situation for the party locally.
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Court House
Republicans Eye a Strong Clean Ticket in Harmony
Present indications show enough Republican candidates to fill all offices with a strong ticket. The party will act with harmony and friendly rivalry, selecting good men for various posts. No auditor clerk or county recorder will be elected this time to allow focus on other offices. Civil Service rules will apply and incumbents should avoid partisan campaigning, though they may choose to participate.
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Civil Service
Township split delays joint Senator vote
The county debate centers on a joint Senator choice with Logan offering two candidates. If the township agrees, it settles the matter. if not, the county will unite on a candidate from another township. The remainder of the county stands as a unit urging agreement and a restored majority.
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Logan
Campaigns Set For Tough Commissioner Races
Voters can expect heated contests for commission seats with Democrat Billy Wright likely to be renominated after earning respect. Republicans plan a strong challenger to oppose him and to fill the late Mr Copeland's seat.
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Billy Wright
Mr. Copeland
Democrats concede County Treasurer race to Deputy Philpott
Democrats concede the race for County Treasurer to Deputy Lee Philpott who will have served three years as deputy. Republicans praise Vir Al Frazier for his strong showing in the 1910 landslide, though the outcome remains unclear.
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Lee Philpott
Philpott
Vir al Frazier
Frazier Bonebrake Likely To Settle Republican Race
The passage notes strong support for Eddie Bonebrake and Mr. Frazier to enter the race with little contest likely. County Chairman McGaughey reports a unified Republican effort, awaiting Van Buren and Troy members to form the Executive Committee. He emphasizes a measured, decisive approach and an encouraging outlook.
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Mcgaughey
van Buren
Troy
Judge Schoonover Likely Renominated as County Judgeship Attracts Attention
The county races focus on the judgeship with Judge Schoonover expected to secure a party renomination by acclamation. Republican prospects center on Hon. Ratcliff, viewed as the strongest opponent and likely to concede the race under clear, strong-issue grounds. Ratcliff's leadership and Schoonover's recognized qualities shape local sentiment.
Political contest narrows for county offices
Republicans have not named a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney though Noah M Teegarden is seen as a possible option if he seeks the race. Democrats likely renominate Claud Philpott for States Attorney, while Sheriff candidates emerge from Troy township with Will D Adkins Jack Yerkes and Harry Wertz from Van Buren. Jesse Willett seems set for the Representatives race with Frank Hull challenging him.
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Noah M. Teegarden
Teegarden
Atty
Claud Philpott
States
Philpott
Troy Township
Will D. Adkins
Jack Yerkes
Harry Wertz
van Buren
Clarence Smith
Richland
Jesse Willett
Shawnee
Frank Hull
Willett
Pastor selects theme for Sunday worship at Methodist Church
The pastor presents the Sunday theme My Yoke for morning services at the Methodist Church. The evening service will be conducted by the W. F. M. S. Special Bend meetings are postponed again due to bad roads and bad weather.
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The
Methodist Church
Martin Rhodes Marry Iva Rhodes in Wabash Township Ceremony
Abraham Martin and Iva C Rhodes were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock at the home of Mr and Mrs Lew Nebeker in this city Rev C W Watkins of the Christian church officiating Both born and raised in Wabash township they enjoy the best wishes of many friends for a long married life.
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Abraham Martin
Iva C. Rhodes
Wabash Township
Lew Nebeker
C. W. Watkins
The
Christian Church
New Arrivals at The Leader Store
New dress goods and ginghams arrive along with curtain nets, rugs and carpets, linoleums, embroideries, tailored ladies suits, long cloaks, dress skirts, and new clothes for men and young men. New shoes for men and women are in stock at The Leader.
Lee Philpott Appointed Corresponding Member
Lee Philpott is named a Corresponding Member for Covington by the State authorities of the Young Mens Christian Association. The role allows him to inform outgoing young men of their future Association contacts and assist them in settling in a new city.
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Philpott
Covington
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Mr. Philpott
Marriage Licenses Listed For Nearby Couples
Clyde O Dunklebarger and Lena O Webber. Abraham Martin and Iva M Rhodes. Elbert B Nehnemiel and Lena Wiwards. Victor M Foster and Rebecca G Watts. Benjamin Dunklebarger and Emma Stream. John Cable and Mary F Givens. Oscar Linquest and Sadie Gilbert.
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Elbert B. Nehnemiel
Lena Wiwards
Victor M. Foster
Rebecca G. Watts
Benjamin Dunklebarger
Emma Stream
Circuit Court Filing Brings Multiple Civil Actions
New cases listed include Cora A Sams versus Phoebe A Sams in partition, Chas V Megodams administrator versus Francis E Stephenson, and Elizabeth A Pearson versus Frank Baird debt. John T Nixon versus F C Baird debt and foreclosure, Lydia J Fugate versus Lewis W Weisel set aside deed, George W Little versus Knight Little quiet title, C R McKinney administrator versus Mary Kiff partition. A lot of cinders for the hauling. Call at this office.
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Cora A. Sams
Phoebe A. Sams
Chas. V
Megodams
Administer
Francis E. Stephenson
Warren County
Elizabeth A. Pearson
Frank Baird
John T. Nixon
F.C. Baird
Lydia J. Fugate
Lewis W. Weisel
George W. Little
Knight Little
C. R. McKinney
Covington Wins Final Local Basketball Battle
Attica-Covington faced off in the high school gym last Friday with Covington defeating Attica 33 to 23 in a season finale. Covington closes the season with one loss, finishing strong in a bout noted by local fans.
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Attica-Covington
Bish
Covington
John Young Dies Suddenly at 66 in North City
John Young aged 66 a Civil War veteran living in the city north section died suddenly Thursday after illness with dropsy. He is survived by his wife two sons George and Wilber and daughter Mrs Bert Shaff. Funeral services led by Rev Strecker and the G A R Pist were held Sunday at Mt Hope cemetery.
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John Young
George
Wilber Young
Bert Shaff
Strecker
G. A. R. Pist
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fugitive Captured for Illegal Vote in Indiana Election
Danville ind February 27 Barney Mayfield pled guilty to voting illegally in Middletown township option election. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail fined 10 dollars and disfranchised. Mayfield formerly lived in Maplewood Middletown township went wet by two votes and Mayfields was one.
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Danville
Ind
Barney Mayfield
Middletown Township
Mayfield
Maplewood
Foley Kidney Pills Benefit Rochester User
C A Glossner of 24 Ontario Street Rochester New York reports recovery from a long kidney illness attributed to Foley Kidney Pills He says the pills cured back pain strengthened his kidneys stopped dizzy spells and improved his condition He notes he wishes he had known sooner and that all druggists carry the remedy The other item mentions Commissioner Wright in Old Mexico seeking Herbert Williams for a large loan from the home bank and a possible clue to the missing youth’s whereabouts
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C. A. Glossner
Ontario St
Rochester
N. Y
Wright
Old Mexico
Herbert Williams
Magazine orders and snow melt update
Magazines including Pictorial Review and National Food Magazine should be ordered via the Magazine Circulation Company in Chicago. They offer a magazine guide with lowest price combos on request. Rain Sunday night aided a large snowstorm melt. by Monday morning most snow disappeared except memories of the 21st blizzard.
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Pictorial Review
National Food
Opportunity
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ills
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Thomas J. Bodine
Fara
Miss Claire
Ezra
Local Politics
Frazier
Eddie Bonebrake
Bonebrake
M. E
Clyde O Dunklebarger
Lena O. Webber
Iva M. Rhodes
John Cable
Mary F. Givens
Oscar Linquest
Sadie Gilbert
Circuit Court
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