Anesthetic for Him as Finger Is Amputated
William D Gray of Waynetown two miles south cut off the end of his left forefinger with a corn knife. Doctor J W Hurt amputated behind the second joint without anesthetic as bystanders kept him steady. The incident notes auditor Gray’s different stance on anesthesia.
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William Gray
William D. Gray
Waynetown
J. W. Hurt
Mr Gray
M. Lucas
Auditor Gray
Bob
Will
Methodist Church Services With Evangelist Snow
Regular services Sunday morning and evening at the M. E. church will be conducted by evangelist Snow. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings.
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M. E
Evangelist Snow
Presbyterian Pastor Preaches The Corduroy Road
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours ten forty five. The evening subject is The Corduroy Road with special music as the male quartet sings.
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Wil
Afflicted Uncle James Ingersoll Near Hillsboro
Sad news from Hillsboro area as Uncle James Ingersoll, longtime county resident, continues to decline after two years of invalidism. His eyesight is gone and he is nearly deaf, with many friends mourning his affliction and hoping for improvement.
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James Ingersoll
Hillsboro
Ingersoll
District Meeting of Scioto Tribe of Red Men
The ninth sun of April plant moon district gathering hosted by Scioto Tribe of Red Men at Craw fordsville wigwam. Sixteen tribes from Montgomery Patman Tippecanoe Boone Clinton and Fountain counties attend statewide meetings for the order’s good.
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Plant Moon
Scioto Tribe of
Red Men
Crawfordsville
Montgomery
Patman
Tippecanoe
Boone
Clinton
Fountain Counties
Order
Life is Grandpa
E M Board received a telegram from his son in law Jack Gillard of Chicago announcing a boy and making him grandpa This was the first intimation that his Chicago children were playing a trick The many friends of Mrs Gillard who is well known here congratulate them over their first daughter
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E. M. Board
Jack Gillard
Chicago
Grandpa
E. M
Judge Artmans Decision on Indiana Liquor Law Unconstitutional
A copy of Judge Samuel R. Artman’s ruling from the Boone circuit court declares Indiana liquor license law unconstitutional. Artman supports his view with numerous state supreme court decisions. The pamphlet edition by Patriot Pulpit, Indianapolis, costs five cents each or ten for thirty cents. Coleman Reeves & Coleman advertise dress braids.
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Mentus
Samuel R. Artman
Boone Circuit Court
Indiana
Artman
Supreme Court
Patriot
Pnllanx
Indianapolis
Township Assessor Charley Lyons Begins Rounds in March
The Assessor at Work reports that Township Assessor Charley Lyons started rounds on March 1 to determine land values and dog counts. Assessments this year extend due to added complexity and an extra month for all township assessors to complete their work.
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Charley Lyons
Local marriage licenses issued by Clerk Anse Madden
The clerk reports new licenses issued since the last update. Lee Vanreed Little wed May Wisert, Glen Harrison Marquess wed Emma L. Lawson, James F. Frobough wed Clara Smith, and Clayton W. Blythe wed Harriett M. Jones.
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Anse Madden
Lee Vanreed Little
May Wisert
Glen Harrison Marquess
Emma L. Lawson
James F. Frobough
Clara Smith
Clayton W. Blythe
Harriett M. Jones
Attica Secures Poston Brick Factory Site
Attica locates a large brick factory along the Wabash railroad one and a half miles east of the city. The plant will employ 50 to 100 men yearly and is expected to boost local business. Covington is noted for abundant materials yet lags in development.
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Attica
Poston
Wabash
Kelly Coal Company Sells Assets to Dering Coal for 4 Million
The Kelly Coal Company of Danville Illinois sells its mining possessions to the Dering Coal Company formed by J. K. Dering R. R. Hammond and Hugh Shirkie for four million dollars. The Clinton mines of Dering have been abandoned. Shirkie, a former Clinton resident, built a large coal fortune locally.
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Kelly Coal Company
Danville
Ilc
Dering Coal Company
J. K. Dering
R. R. Hammond
Hugh Shirkie
Dering
Clinton
Shirkie
Marriage of Harriet Maug to Clayton Bytoe at Jones Home
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. O S Jones on February 28 1807 Harriet Maug eldest daughter wed Clayton Bytoe in a ceremony attended by immediate family and a few friends. Afterward refreshments were served and several presents were given. The couple left for a week visiting friends in Danville and Urbana and will reside on the Old Jones farm in Warren County.
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O.S. Jones
Harriet Maug
Clayton Bytoe
Danvile
Urbana
Blythe
Jones Farm
Warren County
Death of James A. Harden in this city
James A. Harden died Monday around 11 in his room at his son E. M. Harden’s home. He was born in August 1825 in Pittsburgh and lived here since 1863. He left seven sons, Will B Gean M Elmer E of this city Ollie of Danville Illinois. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Harden residence with Rev. Orton presiding. Interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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James A. Harden
E. M. Harden
Mr. Harden
Pittsburg
Will B. Gean M
Elmer E
Ollie
Danville
Orton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Six liquor licenses granted in March term
Tuesday's session of the Commissioners Court granted six liquor licenses to vend intoxicants to John L. Glover Veedersburg Geo McManigal Chas Lamme Attica Jacob Weinman Joshua Garner John O Connell Coal Creek Walter Hunter withdrew his application At adjournment the board signaled will refuse licenses with statutory grounds regardless of remonstrances.
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Commissioners Court
John L. Glover
Veedersburg
Geo, McManigal
Chas. B. Lamme
Attica
Jacob Weinman
Joshua Garner
John O’connell
Coal Creek
Walter Hunter
Board of Commissioners
Meeting for Men at Covington M E Church
Evangelist Snow will lead a special men’s meeting at the Covington M E Church Sunday at 3 PM. All men are invited as Rev Snow delivers a message for men. The Livengood quartets will provide music.
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Evangelist Snow
M. E
Covington
Snow
Livengood
Directors Meet Advances Covington and South Western Railway
A Covington and South Western Railway Company directors meeting in Covington Monday night approved financing through the Trust Company of America New York. Mortgages were executed to secure funds for construction and equipment once the trust company signs off, with work expected to begin soon.
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Covington and South Western Railway Company
Trust Company of America
New York
Trust Company
Surprise 35th Anniversary At Salts Restaurant
Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Salts surprised the couple at the Salts restaurant last Sunday for their 35th wedding anniversary. Son Harry Salts, his wife, two uncles Pete and David, and Mrs. Lincoln organized the event with about fifteen relatives attending and bringing gifts. Three styles of men’s button shoes by Burton were noted among items.
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George W. Salts
Salts
Death of Attica Pioneer Alonzo Green
Alonzo Green an old Attica resident and pioneer businessman died at his home Sunday morning. Born February 21 1896 at Terre Haute he moved to Attica with his parents at age six. His life tied to Attica business interests and he was a prominent figure. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
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Alonzo Green
Attica
Indiana
Terre Haute
Lorg
Revival Services at M. E. Church Draw Growing Interest
Revival services continue at the M E church with about twenty uniting. Evangelist Snow fosters practical faith, not emotionalism, presenting the Christian life from a business and reasonable view. His calm, fearless preaching emphasizes the truth and Christ life.
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M. E. Church
Church
Evangelist Snow
Reading Room Plan for Covington Young People
James Slim announces a reading room and free library for Covington to aid youths. He rented the former Board's Laundry space, added chairs and lights, and will charge members one cent per hour or ten hours for ten cents to support utilities. He asks citizens to donate books and support the enterprise.
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Covington
Fine boy arrives at Goshen home of Mr. and Mrs. Plaut
Telegrams report a fine boy born Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Plaut in Goshen. Messdames Herzog and Faust, who were called there Saturday morning, returned on Tuesday.
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David Plaut
Goshen
Messdames Herzog
Faust
Miss Florence Cardiff Hosts Young Ladies Sewing Club
Miss Florence Cardiff entertained the young ladies sewing club Saturday afternoon with dainty refreshments and a delightful time. For granite work goods, contact RE M Board, the home dealer.
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Florence Cardiff
Sewing Club
RE. M. Board
Home Dealer
Fishermen Warned as State Wages Spring War on Violations
Deputy state fish and game commissioner E. E. Earle says a relentless campaign will target seining netting and wire traps. Wardens will patrol creeks and rivers day and night, with many cases to be filed in justice courts this spring and summer.
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E. E. Earle
Fish and Game
Justices of the Peace
Mr. Earle
Local Public Sale Notes Show Strong Purchases
Prosperous Times reports a recent public sale where one property sold for over $1 100 and only two notes were issued for 17 and 835. Buyers reportedly have cash and discount their purchases.
Mrs Tittle Objects to Last Week’s Phrasing
Mrs Ed Tittle called at The Republican office to object to wording about her daughter being coerced into a false affidavit against her father. We examined the source for liability and took no side. Spring Hats Spring Caps Burton.
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Ed Tittle
Republican
Commendable Purpose of Shawnee Township Historical Society
The Shawnee township teachers organized a township historical society to collect local history from early dates to the present. They plan to compile the facts into a book and place it in the township school for preservation.
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Shawnee Township
Special Homeseeker Excursion Rates via the Wabash
Tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Rates to Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territories about one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Gulf Texas points and intermediate to Okla $25 40 for the round trip. Colorado and other points on application. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stop overs. Contact E W Richeson Agt and A S Peacock of the Attica Press was in Covington Tuesday on his way home from Indianapolis. Peacock is the oldest newspaper man in the county and is building a local paper of the Press.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gulf
Texas
Colorado
E. W. Richeson
Agt
A. S. Peacock
Attica Press
Covington
Indianapolis
Fresh Baltimore Oysters Always Available on Land
Fresh oysters from Baltimore offered in any quantity at Land ab dors ya. Bess tf.
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Baltimore
Bess
Death of a Child in Baker Home
Sadness comes to Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Baker as their daughter Maggie Lee dies of pneumonia. Interment was in Mt Hope cemetery Saturday afternoon with Rev. Orton officiating.
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Lee D. Baker
Maggie Lee
Mt Hope Cemetery
Orton
Death of Miss Pearl Hyland
Miss Pearl Hyland daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hyland died Wednesday morning after long illness of consumption. She was once a well known school teacher in Shawnee Van Buren and Troy townships Funeral services will be held at the Union street home Friday at 2 30 PM Reverend Palmer officiating The family expresses gratitude for sympathy in their bereavement.
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Pearl Hyland
Richard Hyland
Shawnee
van Buren
Troy
Union Street
Palmer
In Memoriam Frank McMahon
Frank McMahon son of Mr and Mrs Timothy McMahon died at his parents home in this city Monday morning at 9 o clock January 1 aged 3 years 3 months and 4 days apoplexy was the immediate cause after two paralytic strokes He was born and raised here a Catholic church member and well regarded by all Survivors include father mother four brothers John Patrick Jerry William three sisters Maggie Katie and Mrs Thomas Ryan Funeral at St Joseph church followed by interment in the cemetery with many relatives and friends attending
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Frank McMahon
Timothy McMahon
theOne
Frank
John
Patrick
Jerry
William
Maggie
Katie
Thomas Ryan
St. Joseph Church
Gratitude From Movan Family For Kindness After Loss
The family of Timothy Movan thanks friends and neighbors for care and attendance during illness and death. They especially appreciate floral offerings and express deep gratitude and respect, hoping others remain spared from such sorrow.
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Republican
Timothy Mov Anon
Millinery Hire Introduces Indianapolis Style Expert
Miss Nona Collins accepts the trimmer position at Miss Effie Brown's millinery store. She comes from a leading Indianapolis millinery house and brings knowledge of the best ladies headgear styles. Our work shoes offer unmatched value for the price.
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Nona Collins
Effie Brown
Miss Collins
Indianapolis
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Presbyterian Church
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Secures Brick Factory
Burton
James Slim
Miss Pearl Hyland
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