Body of Walter G Redman Recovered After Yearlong Search
Walter G Redman, a bridge worker who drowned May 18 1905 from the Independence Bridge above Attica, was found by Fred Harden in a river drift a mile below the city. Clothing identified him. remains taken to Attica for burial. He was five and a half feet tall with limbs decayed, and the find ends months of anxious search. A $50 reward had been offered but Harden declined compensation.
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Fred Harden
Attica
Walter G.redman
Independence Bridge
Attica Bridge Company
Pred Harden
Harden
Mr. Harden
Redman
Wlater G. Redman
Missionary Social At Mrs Board Home Evening
The auxiliary of the First Church of Christ hosted a missionary social at Mrs. B K M Board's home on Tuesday. An old time spelling match featured Mrs Tom Marlatt spelling down all foes. Dr Rowland was runner up. Refreshments followed as Miss Marie Bryant sang and Misses Bertha Towey Belle Johnson and Blanch Coleman provided piano solos. The hostess well received guests who stayed late.
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First Church of Christ
BK. M. Board
Tom Marlatt
Dr. Rowland
Marie Bryant
Bertha Towey
Belle Johnson
Blanch Coleman
Barn Burns at Burnside Farm in Fulton Township
A large bank barn on the Burnside farm in Fulton township burned down early Monday. The origin is unknown. roof collapsed as it was discovered. Horses were saved, but five sheep and lambs perished along with wagons buggies hay and grain. The Randolps-owned farm sustained heavy losses with little insurance. A store advertises new White Laces and Edgings at J Lueb's.
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Burnside
Fulton Township
Fred Randolph
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated By Heath and Adkins
Mrs. AR Heath and Miss Hellen Adkins marked another birth anniversary at the Heath home southeast of the city last Sunday February 25. Rev A R Heath, her husband, reached eighty years last month and joined the celebration with playful spirit. The write up hints they may both reach a century millstone, if fate allows.
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AR. Heath
Hellen Adkins
Heath
Miss Hellen
Mrs. Heath
For Sale A Square Piano In Good Condition
A square piano in good condition is offered for sale by Mrs. John B. Martin.
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John B. Martin
State convention program announced by Republican officers
The Republican State convention will meet in Tomlinson Hall at 2 PM on Wednesday April 11 to handle business excluding candidates. Delegates start nominating state officers at 9 AM Thursday with 1840 delegates and as many alternates. District caucuses and committee selections occur Wednesday, mostly at the State House or Claypool Hotel, with room specifics listed for each district. The update ends with an unrelated line about new White Embroideries at J Loeb's Store.
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Tomlinson Hall
James P.goodrich
Riddick
State Committee
Committee On Rules and
Committee On
Claypool
Palmroom
State House
Criminal Court Room
Interesting Prayer Meeting Sub ject at Methodist Church
Discussion item on increasing benevolent collections for the year. Meeting next Thursday evening features MM. L. Stantoun, John Bilsland, and QO. M. Coffine as speakers with general discussion. Special music planned. Bleached Muslin sale at The Leader.
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Methodist Church
MM. L. Stantoun
John Bilsland
QO. M. Coffine
Crowds Visit Stone Bluff For Dinner Then Portland Endeavor
A jovial group from Stone Bluff passed through town Sunday about 4 30 PM after dining at Mrs Prices. The list includes Clyde Price Millard Snodgrass Clint Clark Dale Clark Dave Moody Fred Hunt Amos Martin Maude Hopkins Minnie Price Hannah Foley Margaret Beymer Opal Foley Myree Snodgrass Ethel Foreman and Jennie Hopkins en route to Portland for the Endeavor. Spence Smith Spence advertises a White Sale offering 10 to 5 percent discounts on linens laces embroideries muslin underwear lace curtains and all white goods.
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Stone Bluff
Mrs. Prices
Clyde Price
Millard Snodgrass
Clint Clark
Dale Clark
Dave Moody
Fred Hunt
Amos Martin
Maude Hopkins
Minnie Price
Hannah Foley
Margaret Beymer
Opal Foley
Myree Snodgrass
Ethel Foreman
Jennie Hopkins
Portland
Spence, Smith & Spence
Sabbath Services at Methodist Church
Sabbath services announced with Bible school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 40 on The Secret of Success in the Life of Moses. Epworth League evening at 6 o clock followed by preaching at 7 o clock on Useful Suffering. All invited.
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Bible School
Moses
Epworth League
Franchise Granted to Fountain Warren Traction Company
The Council granted a franchise to the Fountain Warren Traction Company to construct lines on Liberty and Second streets. The matter was carried over from Monday night and, once minor gaps in the right of way are closed, work will begin.
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Fountain Warren Traction Company
Liberty
Second Streets
Citizens Meeting To Improve Our Town
A citizens meeting is called in the court room next Wednesday evening to devise means for the moral, intellectual, and general improvement of the town. A committee has arranged a program including music, songs, an invocation by Rev. Palmer, and addresses by J T Bell Mayor Jones and others. The meeting begins at 7 30 sharp and is open to everyone.
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Jas. York
Jas. Dunlap
C. W. Dice
Republicans Elect Delegates In County Race
Republicans across the county chose congressional and state delegates last Saturday. The Landis machine marshaled post offices rural routes Pension interests and the internal Revenue department to sweep delegates for Mr Landis. O B Ratcliff carried four of fifteen delegates despite strong odds. No organized fight over state delegates two competing sets used to bolster the congressional contest.
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Landis
Fountain County
O. B. Ratcliff
Pension Interests
Internal Revenue Department
Ratcliff
Landis Gang
Appellate ruling allows public funds for attorney fees
The court reversed a judgment blocking Jackson County commissioners from using public money to defend a gravel road contractor suit. Judge Wilkey warned that barring such defense could expose boards of commissioners to unwarranted legal attacks, making them vulnerable in their official capacity.
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Board of Commissioners
Jackson County
Owen Township
Wilkey
Board of County Commissioners
Public Dance at Cardiff Hall March 8 1906
Public dance announced at Cardiff's Hall on Thursday night March 8 1906. Admission is 50 cents. The invite is extended to the public.
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Cardiff
Health Officer's Report Covington January Births
Health record for January in Covington Indiana lists births including a girl Jan 14 to Mr. and Mrs. B F Bilsland a boy Jan 17 to Mr. and Mrs C A Jackson a girl Jan 23 to Mr. and Mrs L D Baker and other notes. Also listed fetid stomatitis cancer angina pectoris tuberculosis and other conditions with dates. Two new cases of consumption were reported in January and families are urged to report any known consumption to the health office if not already done by a physician.
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C.A. Jackson
L. D. Baker
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Connery Celebrated
Last Monday marked the fiftieth birthday of Mrs. W T Connery. Her parents Mr and Mrs Elkana Donaldson with relatives arranged a surprise gathering at the Conner residence. Guests brought refreshments and gifts including a gold ring with her birth stone.
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W.T. Connery
Elkana Donaldson
Conner
Mr. Conner
St Patrick Dance at the Armory
Public notice invites all to a St Patrick Dance at the Armory on March 19 admission 50 cents. Wear green and enjoy a jolly evening with friends and community.
The Union Depot copyright infringement case
Proceedings have been instituted in federal court at Indianapolis against Anna Sarah Bock over alleged copyright infringement of the play The Union Depot. The action seeks relief for unauthorized use and enforcement of rights in the dramatic work.
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Anna Sarah Bock
Indianapolis
Covington businessman Henry Ramser in Danville visit
Henry Ramser a prominent Covington businessman spent a few hours in Danville yesterday as a guest of Captain W. G. Walker of the police department while visiting friends and conducting business.
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Henry Ramser
Covington
Tn Danville
W. G. Walker
Police Department
Danville Press
Death of Charles Keplinger at 47 in city
Charles Keplinger died Wednesday night at 10 from consumption. Born and raised in the city, he was well known and had suffered from the illness for some time. He was 47. Funeral services will be at his sister Mrs. W Crane’s residence at 2 this afternoon, Rev. Palmer officiating, interment in Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Charles Keplinger
Death of Miss Elsie Myers from diphtheria in Crawfordsville
Miss Elsie Myers seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ranson Myers near Wallace died yesterday from diphtheria at her grandfather Elijah Clares Crawfordsville home where she was staying this winter and attending Crawfordsville high school. Funeral today with interment at Lutheran cemetery Wallace. Despatch. White Shirt Waists at a little over half regular price during
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Elsie Myers
Ranson Myers
Wallace
Elijah Clare
Crawfordsville
Lutheran Cemetery
Prayer Meeting in Covington Considers Public Library Move
Last Thursday's Methodist prayer meeting in Covington drew strong attendance with speakers James T. Bell Julian M. Martin and W E B Livengood. The group discussed uniting Christ and business interests and improving the town including a plan to form a committee for a court room meeting next Wednesday to push a public library.
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James T. Bell
Julian M. Martin
W. EB. Livengood
Covington
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J. Lueb’s
State Convention
J. Loeb’s
Citizens Meeting
America
Ind
B. F. Bilsland
CG. R. Schandelmayey
Wm. M. Osborn
Armetia C. Lareen
Angina Pectons
Mary Franklin
St Patrick
The
Union Depot
Prayer Meeting
Elmore & Cook
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