Wet election sweeps county towns with Marshall plan
In Fountain, Warren, and Verillion counties the Wet vote won under the Marshall option. Covington and Attica swung Wet, while Veedersburg stayed Dry, with local saloons closing and arrests for illegal votes taking place. Rev Father Schmitt preached Miss Peters funeral in Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Attica
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Warren
Verwillion
Hanly
Tom Marshall
Covington and
Dan Young
Death of Lewis Gilbert in Bend neighborhood
Lewis Gilbert aged about 35 died Monday afternoon from bowel trouble tied to grippe and cold after several days illness. Reported knotting of the small intestines caused inflammation. He was married with two children and regarded as a splendid citizen. Funeral services were held at Bend church at 2 30 Thursday, with interment in Bend cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gilbert
Bend Neghborhood
Gilbert
Bend
Ruth Lucas Marries Carlton Brandenburg at State Line Home
On George Washington's birthday at Mrs. James Lucas near State Line, Ruth Lucas wed Carlton Brandenburg at high noon in a Presbyterian ceremony by Prof G T Kenaston of Crawfordsville. Relatives and friends from Danville, Lafayette attended. a banquet followed. The couple will reside at the bride's mother's home with gifts described as many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lucas
State Line
George Washington
Ruth Lucas
Carlton Brandenburg
G. T. Kenaston
Crawfordaville
Danville
Lafayette
Shower Honoring Miss Bertha Nicklas
A Friday night shower for Miss Bertha Nicklas was hosted by her brother Henry Nicklas and wife. Auguste Nicklas and Miss Anna Ward organized it. The 73 guests enjoyed bell and heart decor, music, games, and refreshments as they congratulated the bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Nicklas
Henry Nicklas
Auguste Nicklas
Anna Ward
Miss Nicklas
Missionary Meeting at M E Church Aims Evening Address
The Womans Foreign Missionary Society hosts its annual Thank Offering next Sunday evening at the M E church. Mrs A H DeLong, well known in the community, will give the address. A silver offering follows the service. Program includes organ prelude, scriptural reading, select hymns, Mrs Dunlap remarks, Mrs Myers talk Changing Conditions in the Orient, Mrs DeLong address, and postlude. Also an auction of 100 head of horses and mules at McMahon's barn Covington March 15. come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
McMahon
Special Bonus Offer for Voting Contest Ends March 8 1911
A promotional note details bonus votes for new renewals and back subscriptions in a voting contest run by the Republican. Bonuses scale with seven subscriptions, seven renewals, or seven back subscriptions, with totals rising to 8200, 6500, and 4800 votes respectively. A $10 gold prize will be awarded to the top vote-getter at the first count on March 8, judged by named officials. The final count will decide piano and other prizes. all March 8 ballots count toward the final result. Local merchants with coupon programs are listed as reliable partners for readers to trade with.
Tragic Wagon Accident Claims 5 Year Old Boy
Five year old Howard Goldbach died after being crushed under wagon wheels on Liberty street. His father John Goldbach, serving on a jury, mourns as burial is set for Mt Hope cemetery beside the mother who died in 1909. Also notices infant Eshemal Scratcher died February 4 1911 at age 1 year 6 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Howard
John Goldbach
J. L. Allen
Liberty Street
Susan Goldbach
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Death of Aged Lady at 89 in Sterling Area
Mrs Mary A Mariatte wife of the late Dove Mariatte pioneer M E church member died at her daughter Mrs Teegarden in Sterling from general debility aged 89 years 8 months 10 days funeral held at M E church interment Oak Grove cemetery survived by son and four daughters and many relatives also notes Good farm mares work horses mules and fillies at auction Mc Mahon barn Covington March 15 Schma Simms damage suit resumed in Montgomery circuit court details Charles Hirshbeel bought a piano in Indianapolis and had it delivered to Charley’s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Mariatte
Dove Mariatte
M. E. Church
Bodine
Here
Teegarden
Sterling
Dougherty
M.E. Church
This City
Oak Grove Cemetery
Miller
Moore
Herchberger
Beveridge’s stance on reciprocity and tariff reform discussed
Washington Star praises Senator Beveridge for courage in pursuing reciprocity with Canada and tariff reform. It notes his consistent defense of general welfare, backing the Payne bill amid Republican divisions, and his forward view on a tariff board. It predicts his political return after retirement. Also, a 1911 auction of horses and mules at P. J. McMahon’s barn on March 15 is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Canada
Payne
Congress
Senate
Aldrich
Indiana
Tariff Board
Washington
D. C
Card of Thanks for Margaret Peters
Mr and Mrs William Peters and daughter Elonise thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. Appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings. J Loebs Stores have received new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
William Peters
Elonise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex Hetfield
Hetfield
Haines
West Side
Father Schmitt
Columbia City
Margarette Peters
Lewis Gibert
Brandenburg -Lucas
Missionary Meeting
J. Loeb
T. B. McGeore Jr
M. Mayer
Phelps Book Store
John McDonald
M. Board
Grace Metzger
George W. Beckett
A. Lemp
T. E. Rainier
Jos. Wilkey
H C Yount
M. C. VanDorn
Laurin Livengood
Belle Bantz
Virgie Yerkes
Nola Davidson
Jesse Coleman
Lela Bilsland
Nellie Norris
Hanosh Hunt
Careen Keefer
Hattie Carwile
Ida Graham
Lula Haffer
Florence Barkley
Virgie Grady
Mary Sooddy
Jackson
Newtown
Miranda Green
Beulah Hastings
Misa
Emma Thomas
Anna Hawkins
Kingman
Zoe Jones
Maggie Day State Line
Ruth Beckett
Mellott
Misa Daisy Peed
Elsie Gerhart
Zeda Cline Hillsboro
Elizabeth Wood
Effie Starns
Emme Chatt
Ottie E. Johns Fern Glover
Maggie Hart
Silv&rwood
Fern Randolph
Lena Harmon
Myra Wisher
Stella Graham
Andra DeHaven
Gertrude Slattery
Edna Hogg Pear Morris
Ruth Cloyd
Belle Johnson
Grace DeHaven
Fanniel Hall
Daisy Rhodes
Rath Adamson
Ethel Jackson
Flforence Cardiff
Grace Angel
Mary Coffing
Jennie Wilkey
Margaret Douglas
Della Martin
Ednard
Goldie Watts
Leona Dove
Miriam Gwynn
Burl Layton
Julia Romine
R. R
Eshemal Scratcher
John Scratcher
Merryman Bros
McMahon Barn
Montgomery
Charles Hirshbeel
Indianapolis
Charley
Fas Soyo Eyl McTes
Royal
Royal Cook Book
Gaking Powder CO. Sin Ve
P. J. McMahon
J. Loeb’s
Scott
Tles
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