News Notelets of a Short and Mordant Style of Architecture
Brief city notes show residents and visitors making business trips and social calls. Tradesmen advertise Loebs and Joebs Adairs while reports mention Frank Torris, H Nebeker, Sheriff Miller, Henry Davis, Chauncey Vickery, Tom McMahon, I E Schoonover and Mrs Madge Cox among others visiting or working in various towns. Local stores tout new goods and prices, with events like India and its millions at M E church and spring merchandise promotions.
Veterinarian Dr Longacre Noted For Crippled Horse Work
Dr H E Longacre a ten year local resident and graduate of the American Veterinary College New York is recognized as one of the best veterinarians and trainers in the country. He maintains a number of horses ready for Eastern parties and specializes in crippled horse cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Longacre
American Veterinarian College
New York
Covington Vet Dr Longacre Noted for Crippled Horse Treatment
Dr Longacre, a Covington veterinarian educated in New York in 1885, trained and cured many crippled horses. His notable charges include Guy C and Lord Sutton with fast records, Eddy McGreggor 2,2834 and more. He handles horses for M T Horner of Baltimore and will leave May 1 to prepare for July races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinarian College
New York
Baltic
Ohio
Covington
Guy C
Lord Sutton
Longacre
Eddy McGreggor
Lord Sulton
Brown Susie
Star Pointer
Flying Fox
Dr. Longacre
Easter Fotos With Adair Urged Now
Don’t hesitate to see Adair about Easter photos with a timely push to arrange portraits and captures. The note emphasizes quick action and personal service for holiday images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Records
Clifford Quiggle and Alma Royal. John W Brissey and Bessie M Sowers. Herbert V Ballah and India Van Pelt. George Smith and Martha Smith. William H Groves and Laura H Shoemaker. Charles M Lowe and Goldie F Reed. William A Bryant and Laura E Zackmire. William H McKinsey and Effie Layman. Frances C VanAntwerp and Elizabeth B Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Quiggle
Alma Royal
John W. Brissey
Bessie M. Sowers
William H. Groves
Laura H
Charles M. Lowe
Goldie F. Reed
William A. Bryant
Laura E. Zackmire
William H. NcKinsey
Effie Layman
Frances C. VanAntwerp
Elizabeth B. Bailey
Auction Sale at Traders' Exchange March 29 1902
Auction notice for the Traders' Exchange listing a March 29 1902 sale open to all. Sellers are urged to bring goods and stock with the promise that unsold items incur no cost to store or handle. Jim Sim is the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ Exchange
James Sim
Seed and Farm Tools Advertised in Wright Block
Farmers are invited to Cloverseed in the Wright block offering home grown seed including red timothy seed. A full line of garden tools is shown from a push plow for the garden to a four horse gang for the field.
Danville Store Announces Large Spring Cleanup Sale
People's Bargain store of Danville plans a big cleanup sale to clear space for arriving spring stock. Proprietor Mr. Levin told a Republican reporter that prices will be cut in all departments to make room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bargain Store
Danville
Levin
Lum Simmerman Appointed Night Watch Leader
Lum Simmerman is named the new night watch following Nap Cardiff resignation. He makes several arrests and targets disturbers of the peace, proving the city needs a strong peace officer. The piece endorses Adair Easter greetings as a better gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lum Simmerman
Nap Cardiff
Lum
See India as It Is at M E church Friday
Mrs Clifton will illustrate her talk on Indian customs at the M E church Friday evening March 14 using a large English stereopticon with a ten foot diameter view. Proceeds from admission at 5 and 10 cents go to the Womans Foreign Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Surprise 72nd Birthday for J H McHarry
About thirty five relatives and friends gathered at the home of J H McHarry on Tuesday morning to celebrate his seventy second birthday. It was a complete surprise to Mr McHarry as he knew nothing of the affair until they walked in on him. He reports a fine time and all present would like to attend several more birthdays with Mr Me Harry. The following out of town guests were present Wess Me Harry and family Harry Hay worth and family of Dainville Johnny Lape and family of Veedersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. McHarry
Mr. McHarry
Me Harry
Wess
Harry
Harry Hayworth
Dainville
Johnny Lape
Veedersburg
Covington Voters Called to Convene Committee Meeting
To the voters of Covington the city invites all citizens regardless of party to meet at the Court House on Saturday March 15 1902 at 730 PM to select committees and arrange a convention to choose candidates for city offices, not limited to any party and urging attendance for residents opposed to the current city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Covington
Court House
Pastors Debate Evolution in City Pulpits
Last Sunday many city pastors preached on Evolution, stirring pro and con comment. A strong sermon titled Science vs Science by Rev. Colvin challenged listeners and urged thoughtful reflection on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin
President Warns Illinois Officials Against Factional Activity
Washington March 3 The White House released a statement that President asks Illinois appointees to stay clear of factional party activity. Major Hogan stated he would withdraw his name for the internal revenue collector post in the southern district of Illinois if he cannot avoid politics. The President told Illinois Representatives that federal appointees must serve their offices well and refrain from improper factional activity on matters beyond federal concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Major Hogan
Internal Revenue
Illinois
Congress
Reply to Christian Standard critique of Pritchard debate
Letter from Covington Indiana editor defends Rev Henry R Pritchard and accuses a Christian Standard writer of slander. It argues memory wit used in debate and denies circulating pamphlet by Jameson. The piece asserts no conference record supporting censorship of Pritchard debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ind
Republican
Christian Standard
Henry R. Pritchard
P. Colvin
Pritchard
Colvin
Kentucky
Jameson
Pitchard
Mr. Pritchard
Alexander Campbell
Descriptive Westward Lecture by Rev A H DeLong
The Western Wonderland lecture by Rev. A. H. DeLong promises entertainment and instruction as a imaginative trip to the great West. Attendees are urged not to miss the chance to attend and learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. DeLong
Great West
Lecture and reception for Mr and Mrs DeLong
A lecture will be held Friday evening March 7 at 8 oclock with admission 25 and 15 cents. A formal reception will follow in the church parlors with light refreshments. Everyone is invited.
Adair Showcases Easter Greeting Finishings
Adair presents newest creations for Easter greetings featuring decorative finishes and designs. Local crafters display ready to mail cards and decorative items suitable for holiday use.
The Lost Returned Kingman Star Returns After Absence
The Hillsboro Times reports The Lost Returned, noting its two week absence and a liquor license applicant facing strong anti saloon opposition. A public notice spurred a remonstrance, with over a hundred majority against the permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Hillsboro Times
Peddling Wagon for Sale in First Class Condition
Peddling wagon for sale in first class condition for one horse. Price fifty dollars. Seller offers easy terms if secured, at half price. Inquire at E. A. Biggs & Son Williamsport Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Biggs & Son
Williamsport
Ind
Hoosier Mining Co organized in Eagle County Colorado
The Hoosier Mining Company, to operate in Eagle county Colorado, was organized Saturday evening on a strong basis. It is composed of substantial citizens and owns six claims in the county with ores in paying quantities. W H Miller brother of Sheriff Miller, who left for Colorado, was named General manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Mining Company
Eagle County
Colorado
W.H. Miller
Sheriff Miller
Granted Licenses to Retail Liquor Dealers in County Court
The commissioners granted licenses to sell liquor to J E Covington McMahon of Veedersburg Samuel McManigal George McLain John O Connell Josiah Reynolds Tony Brown and James Sheridan with no objections. Several others failed to qualify amid strong objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Covington
J. E. McMahon
Veedersburg
Samuel McManigal
Wallace
George McLain
Coal Creek
John O'Connell
Attica
Josiah Reynolds
Tony Brown
James Sheridan
Seventh Institute Held by Wabash Township Teachers
The Wabash township Seventh Institute met in Stringtown high room on March 1 1902. Resolutions praised Trustee Henry Ramser for energy, Principal L P Orahood for courtesy and zeal, and Secretary Annie Williams for her work. The program included hearing The Western Wonderland by A H Dee Long at M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Township
Stringtown
Henry Ramser
L. P. Orahood
Annie Williams
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Loeb’s
Frank Torris
Adair’s
H. Nebeker
Indianapolis
Peoria
M. Board’s
M. L. Stanton
M. Herzog
Chicago
Joeb
Henry Davis
Our City
Wry the Star Grocery
Wm Alexander
W. W. Layton
Mellott
E. Campbell
Loeb’s Store
Don Patton
Fowler
Chauncey Vickery
Tom McMahon
Layton
Smith Bros
Pearlman Nation
Sweet
Orr & Co
I. E. Schoonover
India
Coleman
Madge Cox
Wm. Alexander
J. Locbs
Mrs. McNeill
Perrysville
J.M. Adamson
Southside Square
Herbert V. Ballah
India van Pelt
George Smith and
Martha Smith
The
Night Watch
City of Cov
Ilinois
Thomas
Brooks
S. P. Colvin
P. S
Hoosier Mining Co
Seventh Institute
A. H. Dee Long
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