Mystery surrounds Bodine death by electric current
Still a mystery the Bodine case raises little doubt that Thomas Bodine died from an electric current in his basement home. The deputy coroner has continued the investigation. a verdict is expected soon with possible rebuke of the Light and Water Company for wiring faults. Testimony cites a charged furnace, faulty transformer wires, and potential grounding gaps as possible causes amid rival expert opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bodine-in
Ais
Light and Water Company
Bodine
Schma
J A. Hatfield
Hatfield Electricial Co
Indianapolis
New Goods in All Departments at J Loeb Stores
Have in stock new goods across all departments at J Loeb's Stores. Local shoppers urged to visit and explore fresh arrivals and bargains available today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co Annual Opening a Great Success
The annual opening held last Thursday to Saturday drew a large crowd from Covington and nearby areas. The show featured the latest farm machinery and improved farming appliances in operation, offering entertainment and profit. Many visited Lee store during the three days and everyone enjoyed a fine time. Mr. McGeorge is praised as a hospitable and obliging local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. McGeorge
Covington
Sale of Livery Stock Public Auction Notice
Public sale of entire livery stock on Saturday March 16 at 1 p.m. Horses harness robes and autos included. Yerkes and Phebus advertise the auction offering items to bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerkes & Phebus
Republicans urged to weigh facts before June primary
A political essay argues Republicans must act with sound judgment and business sense ahead of the June 17 deadline. It stresses considering party principles, local conditions, and the national welfare, urging voters to evaluate candidates on substance rather than sentimentality and to be prepared to support the nominee or Roosevelt if re-nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fountain County
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Hac
Roosevelt
Will Direct the Exchange
Jos Miller, manager of Fountain Telephone Company, announced the birth of a 94 pound boy named Dale LeRoy. The happy father said the family is elated and can scarcely be seen downtown beyond business duties. A horse sale is planned at Hellabon’s barn on Tuesday, March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Miller
Fountain Telephone Company
Dale
LeRoy
Jos
Sugar Camp Yields Dwindle In Early Sap Run
John Stucker of Shawnee township says he opened his sugar camp a couple weeks ago tapping 660 trees but sap runs were light and only a gallon of syrup was produced. His typical season output from that many trees is around 250 gallons.
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John Stucker
Shawnee Township
Census figures show Fountain County totals by township and town
The 1910 census data released to the Republican lists totals for each township and incorporated town in Fountain County. Cain including Hisboro, Hillsboro, Davis, Fulton, Jackson including Wallace, Wallace town, Logan including Attica, Attica city, Millcreek including Kituaman, Kingman, Richland including Meltott and Mellott, Shawnee, Troy including Covington, Covington city, Van Buren including Veedersburg city, and Wabash township total 20 4 with grand total 20 4 6 000. These figures aid county and township officers in this season's work.
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Fountain County
Cain Township
Hisboro
Hillsboro
Bob Davis
Fulton Township
Jackson Tp
Wallace
Logan
Attica Sales Eisbe Scglicbn
Attica
Millcreek
Kituaman
Kingman
Oe Soso
Richland
Meltott Ibaa
Mellott Town
Yeese
Troy Township
Covington
City
van Buren
Veedersburg
Spring Opening Preparations at The Leader's Millinery
The Leader's Millinery announces ongoing preparations by the staff for a forthcoming Spring Opening with details to be announced later.
In Memory of Thomas Bodine
The county council notes the death of Thomas Bodine and expresses deep sorrow for his loss. It lauds his wisdom judgment and congenial personality, and extends condolences to his family from council members including J W Warfield and others.
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Thomas Bodine
J. W. Warfield
T. M. Meeker
Lorenzo Myers
L. L. Beckelhymer
Alson Starns
Francis M. Pyle
Sermon Series on Men and the Church at Covington
Rev. Edward W Strecker of the Methodist church will open a series titled Men and the Church next Sunday evening. He has asked Covington men for input on why men are not more active in church work and what churches do well. Readings will avoid direct letters but use suggestions to shape sermons. The morning topic is The Power of a Devoted Life plus a review of church music and reception of new members. A rental ad notes a house and farm for rent east of Covington.
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Edward W Strecker
Methodist Church
Strecker
Covington
Local Couples and Ages Reported in OCR Fragment
Readable entries list names and ages of pairs including Edgar Seatman 41 and Lou J. Mellett 25, Cornelius Kilby 23 and Lena Harmon 25, Robi E. Darnell 21 and Myrtle Marie Butts 25, Clarence E. Ricketts 27 and Noane WORT a Baste 34, Maggie M. Darnell 19, Hamilton Martin 44 and Iva M. Rhodes 36, Austin D. Pavey 23 and Gladys O. Diffenderfer 19, Lee J. Harbert 22 and Harriet Baskell 26, George Benekue 29 and Nellie Angie 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Kilby
Lena M. Harmon
Robi. E. Darnell
Myrtle Marie Butts
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Strength
Partly by drawing blood from the surface and congesting the kidneys and partly by overworking them, Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys and restore normal bladder action. They act as a tonic with quick results and are available from all druggists.
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Key to Success and Health
The ad asserts that leaders of large enterprises must be energetic and healthy to succeed. It claims illness is failure and extols Electric Bitters as quickly restoring vitality. A Georgia reader testimonial praises relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney issues after four bottles. Only Sale Irvin and Willard.
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Coas B
Allen
Sylvania
Sieat
Irvin
Willard
Traveling Library Outlines Aid Club Women of Indiana
The Traveling Library Department of the Public Library Commission of Indiana offers outlines on modern drama civic improvement the English novel Dickens American poetry Alaska and Japanese art. Books for club year available with round trip transportation. outlines can be prepared on request if within weeks. Write to Traveling Library Department Room 104 State House Indianapolis Indiana for details and application.
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Public Library Commission of
Indiana
Alaska
Public Library ’Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Backache Through Kidney Trouble
Bloomington Indiana resident D Toomey reports severe backache and kidney pains alleviated by Foley's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with enabling hard daily work. Also notes sale of eight good horses and two mules at McMahon's Sale on Tuesday March 12.
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D. Toomey
E. Olive St
Bloomington
Foley
Value of Meditation and Not Difficult to Be a Christian
The sermon topics for the day are announced with morning worship focusing on the value of meditation and evening service exploring the idea that being a Christian is not difficult.
Leader Offers Mens and Young Mens Apparel and Dress Goods
Arriving daily at The Leader store are men and young men’s clothing shoes shirts and suits for ladies and misses. Spring coats carpets rugs and curtains in taffeta silk messaline and poulards with dress goods laces and embroideries. S H Green Stamps free. If you want values, let us show you.
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S. & H. Green
The
Leader
Uncle Ezra Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
A vintage ad features Uncle Ezra warning that small faults lead to trouble and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for quick results. The copy claims ease safety and a price of 25 cents at Irvin & Willard.
Demonstration of American-LaFrance Chemical Engine at Square
The American-LaFrance Chemical Engine team staged a demonstration in El mira New York showing rapid fire suppression using a chemical tank and hose. Barrels boxes and straw saturated with coal oil burned before the chemical liquid extinguished the blaze in seconds. The engine, a hose cart with water bicarbonate of soda and sulfuric acid, was demonstrated by a company representative and purchased by the council. R G Colins Barnegat New Jersey reports relief from coughing after Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The Milwaukee and St Paul Exhibit Car visited the Big Four siding with North West agricultural displays and a free evening lecture at the courthouse.
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American-LaFrance Chemical Engine Company
Elmira
New York
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Big Four
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
North West
Court House
Cough Remedy Promoted Amid Stock Sale At Phelps Book Store
A note touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for lingering coughs linked to la gripp e and pneumonia, claiming it heals the cause and soothes air passages. It also advertises wall paper patterns at half price as Phelps' Book Store makes room for new stock.
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Phelps’ Book Store
Covington High Is Defeated By Veedersburg Visitors
At Veedersburg last Friday Covington High School lost 20 to 8 after a tense game with frequent disputes over calls and a hostile crowd.
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Covington H. S
Veedersburg H. S
Covington
Another Big Horse Sale in City By P J McMahon
P J McMahon, a noted city salesman, announces a large horse sale on Tuesday March 12 starting at 10 a m. Ninety eight head of horses and mules will be sold along with several cows and stock cattle. The event underscores the sale's strong regional reputation. The ladies aid event at the new school building drew about $25 in gross receipts, aided by D A R comedy and a Woman's Club farce with musical interludes. officials thank attendees for their support.
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P. J. McMahon
Indusal School
New School Poulding
Best goods for the least money at J Loeb's Stores
An advertiser promotes J Loeb's Stores offering the best goods for the least money through a direct call to shoppers. The note emphasizes value and availability, typical of a local merchant ad.
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J. Loeb’s
Suffer in Houston Fire Loss for McElhaneys in Blaze
Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles McElhaney once of Steuben township Warren now in Houston Texas report their home burned in a sweeping blaze that struck the city after nightfall. They barely escaped with their lives as flames razed a area about a mile and a half by a half mile in size.
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Charles McElhaney
Steuben
Warren
Houston
Texas
Moisin
Hillsboro Native Bayless Carter Daad Dies at 95
Bayless Carter Daad died at his Hillsboro home after a paralytic stroke. A longtime resident aged 95, he survived by his sons Houston, Earl, and Hiram and daughter from his two marriages. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev. Davis officiating.
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Bayless Carter
Hillsboro
Mr. Carter
Miram
Miss Young
Thomas Carter
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McGeorge Jr. Co’s
Hellabon ’S
E. Arter
Edgar A. Seatman
Loui J. Mellett
Clarence E. Ricketts
Noane
Austin D. Pavey
Gladys .O. Diffenderfer
Lee J. Harbert
Harriet Baskell
George Benekue
Nellie Angie
Sears—Roebuck
Club Women of
McMahon’s
First Presbyterian Church
Ezra
R.G Colins
Barnegat N.J
Bayless Carter Daad
the Fair
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