Local notes and social tidbits from Friday Fish to new houses
Max Herzog spends the week in Chicago. Bob Bodine visits Danville for business. Auditor Gray spends Sunday in Veedersburg with old friends. Merryman Gro’s offers oysters in any quantity. Mrs. Morris Herzog visits her daughter in Goshen. Mrs. T A Clifton has suffered neuralgia recently. Goodyear Glove rubbers sold by Coleman Reeves & Coleman. Trustee Ben Wilbur of Logan township visits the city. Fred Hedges Fletcher Boyd and Ed Mayer see the VanderbilT Cup in Danville. Deputy Clerk Fry Bryant visits Petersburg to see his children. Miss Jessie Bright hosts a dinner for birthday celebrations with friends. A $25 reward offered for any pure hog-fat found in lard. Reed’s meat market. John W Sullivan recovering from illness and hopes to be out soon. Dr Martins residence nearing completion as a premier property. Attendees of The Heirs to Hoorah in Danville include Mrs Anna Phelps Miss Bess Dunlap and Miss Eleanor Rion. Josephine Webb advertises public stenography notary shorthand and typing in the Imarow office. Charley Brown awarded contract to build John Fields’ new house north of Gessie after a winter fire. Charley Dochterman enhances property with shade trees and upgrades. John Vanhook secures contract to build a large barn for Link Switzer near Gessie and will push completion when weather permits.
Local notices from Hillsboro and surrounding towns
A string of brief business and social notices lists residents and visitors from Hillsboro Danville Veedersburg Perrysville Fithian and Jackson township. Names include Seldon McBroom Seymour Graham Andrew Marshal E Q Curtis Krout John Bolla Orville Harden and J A Harden with Monday or Saturday visits and funeral attendance. Prices on outing flannel and shoes for men are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon McBroom
Hillsboro
Toppy Top Coats and Local School Term Changes
The item notes winter coats by Burton and a reference to the laders act elsewhere. It mentions many township schools closing or shortening terms. Mrs Fla Shanks shows slight improvement but remains greatly troubled by neuralgia. The estates of Daniel Foster and Mary Layton are being closed this term. A large sale by J D Bybee is advertised elsewhere and touted as a major sale of the season. Joseph Laney buys the Jos Nelson property on Seventh Street now occupied by J M Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Foster
Mary Layton
Joseph Laney
Jos. Nelson
Seventh Street
J. M. Martin
New Spring Shirts and Property Purchases in Town
Burton M Herzig bought the Caldwell property on Liberty street for 1800 dollars. Henry Dicken purchased the Lewis property on South Fourth street and moved in. Miss Anna Nebeker’s Millinery Open is impending with date to be announced. The Ladies Aid Society meets March 14 at Mrs. Kaufman’s home. Rathbone Sisters plan an "Between the Acts" performance at the K P hall later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Herzig
Caldwell
Liberty Street
Henry Dicken
Lewis
South Fourth Street
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. S. Kaufman
Rathbone Sisters
Spring Top Ceats Burton Family Visit Noblesville
Mr and Mrs Will Layton spent Sunday in Noblesville as guests of their son and daughter during a spring top ceats event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Will Layton
Noblesville
Fountain County Rural Carriers Gain Pay Increase
Congress boosts Fountain county rural carriers pay from 720 to 900 dollars yearly and raises post office rents, benefiting numerous carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fountain County
Syrup Labeling Rules Cited By Dr Hurty
Dr Hurty says any maple syrup made with even slight amounts of brown sugar or glucose violates the law and must be disclosed on the label. He warns manufacturers to truthfully state all additives used in syrup production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurty
Nellie McComas Visits Indianapolis Millinery Style
Miss Nellie McComas returned Tuesday from a three weeks stay with a large Indianapolis millinery house where she studied the latest spring millinery styles. She will again be seen this season at Mrs. Price's millinery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McComas
Indianapolis
McComas
Willi
Mrs. Price
Baptist Youth Play Planned for Friday at Reed's
The young people of the Baptist church will present a play Friday March 22 at Reed's theater. Miss Mabel Coddington of Tuscola Illinois will direct rehearsals and unique numbers are planned for the program. Watch for further announcements next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Wll
Mabel Coddington
Tuscola
Collyier Improves After Bridge Accident
Thad Collyier, the young man knocked from the new bridge weeks ago and once feared fatally injured, is steadily improving as doctors anticipate full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Collyier
Public Sale of Horses and Mules in Covington Indiana
One hundred head of horses and mules to be sold on Wednesday March 20 at the seller’s barn at the northwest corner square Covington Indiana. Stock to be as represented and sold for cash or bankable paper. See bills. P. J. McMahon.
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North West Corner Square
Covington
Ind
P. J. McMahon
Fountain County picks Ruby Hall as telephone operator
Miss Ruby Hall has accepted a position as operator with the Fountain Telephone Company. Editors Williams and Ross of Attica visited Monday to review local interests.
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Ruby Hall
The
Fountain Telephone Company
Williams and Ross
Attica
Purity Ham at Reeds
Mrs Roy Thompson travels to Danville for medical treatment by Mrs Dr Downs and to undergo a surgical operation. The Wimadaughsis club enjoyed a Thursday gathering at Miss Martha Kreusch’s Harrison street home.
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Roy Thompson
Danville
Dr. Downs
Wimadaughsis Club
Martha Kreusch
Harrison Street
Harden Family Attends Funeral Service
Mr and Mrs O H Harden and daughter Viniet with Mrs Comrie of Danville were among attendees at the funeral of J A Harden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Harden
Viniet
Comrie
Danville
J. A. Harden
Mrs Will Collins Returns Home After Covington Visit
Mrs. Will Collins returned to her Williamsport home Friday following a pleasant visit with Covington friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Collins
Williamsport
Covington
Veedersburg Ex-Marshal Harry Wertz Visits County Seat
Harry Wertz former marshal of Veedersburg and noted local resident spent Monday as a county seat business visitor. He is regarded as one of the country’s best fellows and was seen in town conducting routine civic matters and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wertz
Veedersburg
Funeral for Mrs Elmira Warrick at Osborn Prairie Church
The funeral for Mrs Elmira Warrick, aged about fifty, wife of Newton Warrick of the Emer Arter farm, was conducted by Rev Crall at Osborn Prairie Church last Sunday. Death came from neuralgia of the heart after several days illness, sudden and unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Warrick
Crall
Osborn Praire Church
Newton Warrick
Emer Arter
Miss Lena Harmon Visiting Uncle for Maple Molasses Lesson
Miss Lena M Harmon visits her uncle Conrad Webber and family this week to learn how to make maple molasses.
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Lena M. Harmon
Conrad Webber
Property swap and interurban subsidy on ballot
James Dicken buys the McComas property and Mrs. McComas moves to Henry Dicken’s vacated lot. Attica and Logan township residents will vote another subsidy for an interurban. The issue was considered by the county commissioners this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dicken
McComas
Mrs. McComas
Henry Dicken
Attica
Logan Township
Fountain Mercantile Company Drives Hustle for Business
The Fountain Mercantile Company urges readers to notice its enterprising push for commerce. The firm hustles for business and claims it is earning ample trade through active promotion and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Mercantile Company
Monuments Sold By Home Dealer E M Koord Warned
A notice warns that people obtaining “hooks” come from dealing with a stranger and urges caution about purchasing monuments from home dealer E M Koord who offers memorial stones.
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E. M. Koord
Mortgage exemptions opening March first
The office announces that mortgage exemptions may be filed on or after March 1 and individuals may obtain the necessary blanks here to claim the $700 allowance.
Unpromising Wheat Crop Observed in Warren and Fountain
Wheat in southern Warren county and upper Fountain shows poor prospects as winter weather has been unfavorable. Many fields appear brown and dead, signaling likely low yields.
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Warren County
Upper
Fountain
Purity brand meats praised for breakfast by Reed
A brief user note praises Purity brand meats for breakfast and mentions Reed. The casual remark highlights ham and eggs or bacon and eggs as especially good breakfast choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s
Covington & South Western Director Visits from Chicago
Mr and Mrs C E Winkler of Chicago attended the Covington and South Western Railway Company directors meeting held Monday evening. Mr Winkler wore a sling on his left arm from injuries sustained in the recent Johnstown wreck of the Pennsylvania flyer. They returned to Chicago on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Winkler
Chicago
Mr. Winkler
Covington & South Western Railway Company
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Flyer
Douglass sale ends with a baby and wedding guest
At the Douglass-Fields sale in Lower Warren County on Wednesday an unexpected event occurred after bids closed. Mrs Charles Vickery announced the birth of a girl to her husband as the sale ended, and Charles and his family plan to remain on the farm this coming year.
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Douglass-Fields
Warren County
Charles Vickery
Charles
Twenty Five Dollars to Independent Farming Claim
A farmer recalls moving to Cashmere Washington with $25, buying 12 acres on contract, and earning a $1600 net from crops last year. The Great Northern Bulletin 83 for farmers highlights similar opportunities and is offered free by C. W. Pitts in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Washington
W. B. Paton
Great Northern Bulletin
C. W. Pitts
Clark, St
Chicago
Notice of liquor license application in Covington Indiana
Notice to residents of Troy township Covington city and the 2nd Ward Indiana that George Phebus will apply to the Fountain county Board of Commissioners at the April 1907 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a less than quart quantity with on premises drinking, at a described south room of a frame building and also for selling tobacco cigars and soft drinks.
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Troy Township
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
George Phebus
Board of Commissioners’ Court
Board of Commissioners
Tako
Last Words of Famous Men Through History
A compilation of famous final utterances from rulers poets and statesmen. Tarted quotes include Julian the Roman emperor Keats Raleigh Latimer and others reflecting on death courage faith and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
John Keats
Janes Lawrence
Louis XIII
France
Plays and Players in the Era of Stage Figures
Jacques Kruger of The Vanderbilt Cup fought as a bob in the civil war. Harry D. Carey, the author of Montana, is a lawyer of standing in New York. Elsie Janis travels with two maids a secretary two autos and a large Teddy bear on tour. Richard Golden has rejoined The Tourists and his Timothy Todd is Gulden’s best work. Madge Crichton joins The Tourists as Dora Blossom. Edythe Chapman debuts as Rachel McCreery in Held by the Enemy after acclaim.
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Jacques Kruger
Harry D. Carey
Montana
New York
Elsie Janis
Richard Golden
Timothy Todd
Gulden
Madge Crichton
Dora Blossom
Edythe Chapman
Princess Artemia
Editorial Snippets Spark Contemporary Debate
The column highlights quotes on money and power, meme of ice scarcity, Hall Caine’s Shakespeare critique, billiards as a game of chance, and a London Truth forecast about America. It surveys differing views from Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis, London, and Eagle Bend as context for public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Hall Caine
Shakespeare
William of
Avop
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
London
America
Eagle Bend News
Absinthe sales fall in France amid craft spoon trade
France reports a near three percent drop in absinthe consumption over a year though total last year reached 4 557 529 gallons. Brittany sustains a wooden spoon making craft seen in sailors wardrobes as a livelihood while Paris wards map saloons per population with the exchange district leading at one saloon per forty seven residents.
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France
Brittany
Paris
Cris de Paris
Champs Elysees
Model of the Moment in New Silk Fashions
The New York Post reports Mist blue tones with gray and soft China silk petticoats. Belts and girdles separate from gowns reappear in fashion. A new chiffon cloth named chiffonette promises beauty and durability, with red brown shades leaning to cinnamon and Vandyke tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
PITH AND POINT
A brief column notes that people often misstate wealth and status to flatter others. Honest praise is preferred, while false compliments mislead. The piece from the Atchison Globe urges direct, sincere appreciation rather than left handed flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
The House of Lords and the Wealth Shield of Power
William Everett argues that the Lords remain an aristocracy of birth and wealth through entail and primogeniture. He asserts the chamber embodies property interests and the heiress lure while noting new peers are typically affluent, ensuring a powerful, property driven representation in Parliament.
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Europe
Palestine
Plain
Henrys
Edwards
Tennyson
Lincolnshire
Proputty
House of Lords
Lords
William Everett
Atlantic
Natural Kitchens in New Zealand Boiling Water at Doorstep
The New Zealand North Island features vast volcanic terrain where geysers spew hot water near dwellings and pools of boiling water form in streams. Maori and white residents use this natural heat for cooking, while guides warn that wandering without a guide is dangerous and has led to fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
New Zealand
New York Tribune
Edwin Booth Improvised Hamlet Imitation Draws Backlash
At a charity benefit Edwin Booth stood backstage as a character actor prepared to encore. The actor planned Hamlet soliloquy impressions but Booth suggested improvising himself. The next day papers called the imitation vile and said Booth’s own impersonation ruined the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
Booth
Toledo Bluce
Costly Windsor Castle Overshadows British Expenditure
The London Chronicle notes Windsor Castle cost Britain more than any royal project. George IV sought to make it a family home and Parliament granted £590, then additional funds over years. By the end, under William IV, total expenditure neared a million pounds with work continuing as long as money flowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
Royal Castle
Great Britain
Windsor
London Chronicle
George IV
William Itv
Pope's Skull Affair Sparks Secret Skull Swap
The skull of Alexander Pope, held by a phrenologist, was stolen during churchyard renovations. The coffin was opened to check remains and the sexton was bribed. a different skull was returned next morning. The total cost, including the bribe, was £50.
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Alexander Pope
Pope
Stubborn Boy Refuses to Understand in Argument
A parent questions a youngster about a recent dispute. The boy replies he is merely stating facts to his friend Jimmie, who remains stubborn and refuses to understand.
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Jimmie
Escaping the Organ Grinders
A London Punch remark notes itinerant organ men avoid playing near a dentist's house to avoid troublesome grinders and potential remedies that could silence them. The quip blends urban nuisance with professional authority.
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London Punch
Estate Owns The Rich Man, Says Quote
A quotation attributed to Bion notes that a wealthy man may be owned by his own estate rather than owning it, reflecting on wealth and control.
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Scott
Max Herzog
Bob Bodine
Auditor Gray
Merryman Gro’s
Mrs. Morris Herzog
Mrs. Davul Pant
Goshen
T. A. Clifton
Goodyear
Coleman
Reeves & Coleman
Ben Wilbur
Fred Hedges
Fletcher Boyd
Ed Mayer
Fry Bryant
Petersburg
Jessie Bright
Reed ‘S Meat Market
John W. Sullivan
Dr. Martin
Fourth Street
Heirs To Hoorah
Anna Phelps
Bess Dunlap
Eleanor Rion
Notary Putlie
Josephine Webb
Imarow
Charley Brown
John Fields
Gessie
Mr. Fields
Charley Dochterman
Charley
John Vanhook
Link Switzer
John
Seymour Graham
Andrew Marshal
E.Q. Curtis
Krout
Jackson Township
Jonn Bolla
Perrysville
Orville Harden
Fithian
Red Snapper
Fla Shanks
J. D. Bybee
New Spring Shirts
Mort
Anna Nebeker
Ater
J. W. Price
Reed's
Collyier
Douglass
George Phebus, Jr
Mari
William Pitt
Thomas Jefferson
Sir Walter Raleigh
Hugh Latimer
England
Nicholas Ridley
Cleveland Leader
Pope's
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