Mortgaged Debt in Fountain County Shrinks Fast
Record books show January and February deeds and mortgages totaling 59 409 dollars and releases 501 549 dollars. The mortgage indebtedness dropped about 500 dollars per day, with 32 440 dollars reduced over two months, while per month the total fell to roughly 316 229 dollars. Local cries of calamity clash with signs of relief and tariff debate as Loeb’s promotes discount footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis Ol Iviure
Fountain County
Recorder Bell
Bell
Billy Bryan
Attica Dog Bite Incident and Local News roundup
A child of Mrs Bince visiting Attica was bitten on the face and head by Charley Taylors dog while being petted. Dr Rupert treated the wounds. The mother took the boy to Lafayette for the hydromanie stone treatment. The column also notes Ruth Boord recovering after surgery and previews the Eighth District meeting in Lafayette with several grand officers expected. Snowfall surprises Covington with a three to four foot drift and plow/shovel efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Co. G. 161St Ind
Fred Todd
Frank Moore
Frank Walsh
Todd
Moore
Walsh
Col. Gunder
Capt
Marks
Gundee
Attica
D.G.C
Fred V. Martin
McCardle
Watson
G. V.C. McDonald
Storms
Bowers
Dist
Fountain, Warren, Benton and
Tippecanoe
Covington
Commercial Club urged to awaken and boost city growth
The piece condemns the inactive Commercial Club and calls for early spring action to attract factories and business to Covington. It argues the club, formed by enterprising citizens, should promote improvements, brick yards, and tile factories, and urges public support through local merchants Layton & Bilslani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Covington
Local call for home industry growth in Coal Creek district
In late nineteenth century Fountium county, advocates urge developing home industries to utilize coal, water power, stone, and natural gas. A new railway to Covington linked with the canal would boost manufacturing, raise land values, and provide a market for farmers. Also notes deaths of Mrs. Cornelia Ewell and a coroner’s inquest into Miss Mary Dooling, plus local anecdotes and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Covington
Soldier's letter from the front describes voyage to Port Said
A soldier writes from PukT Sad Egypt dated February 11 1890 describing Gibraltar coal and provisions 50 000 oranges and cheap cigars. He notes sailing past Morocco Tanis Algiers Sicily and others, shipboard life guard duties every five weeks, band concerts and incidents including a beef bone quarrel and a bath refusal. He mentions new yellow duck clothes and health aboard, and asks for a newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pukt Sad
Egypt
Lye
Elitor Covington
Gibraltar
Port Said
Morrcco
Tanis
Algiers
Sicily
Cristo
Pasceleria
Algo Co. F
Co. F. 4
America
Ranciog
Mesa
Cuas
A. Layatan, Co. K
Philippine Islands
Street Fair Meeting Called to Boost Covington Event
Citizens are urged to attend next Tuesday evening at the Mayor's office to plan a permanent and attractive street fair. The effort aims to draw thousands to the city, with work starting immediately and continuing through the fair’s first day. The article also notes a linked legal case about land near a gravel pit that could reopen employment for workers in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Big4 Brrk
John Young
Big 4
Cban
Also Mentioned on This Page
Recorder’s
Boro
Loeb’s
Loeb's
Seer Eees
Jadualy
Firemen's Gall
Marcntith
St Patrick's
Feos
Barrys
Dereestry
Poneto
Mendy
Tae Tsey Doverutt
Fea- Jawney Sond
Moariay Watsideners
M. Hergog
Feo
W. Fh. Reeve
Court Huuss
Christian Church
Ruth Boerd
Miss Boord
Chicago
Oliver Boord
Miss Ruth
Knights of
Pythias
the Commercial Club
Layton & Bilslani’s
Layton & Bilsland
Uncle Jim
James W. Layton
Vestal
New York
Cornelia Ewell
Ewell
Rebecca Rounds
Republican
C. L. Myers
Mary Dooling
Continental Limited
Wabash
West Lebanon
Loobd’s
Jim Clever
Lonyhow
Coleman
Salmon
Allen
Bucketter
Webbster’s
Iowa
Gardner
Merryman
Phelps
Layton
Dochterman
Bils-land
McCom
Sullivan
Shalers
O'Brien
Shank
Martin
Cardiff
Jim Clevers
M.E. Church
Acme
Opie Reed
William L. Vischer
Tomas
Veedersburg
Hillsboro
Jim Ward
Robertson
Tag Booe
Jim
Chas. A. Layman
Douglas
Coyington
Ind
Reeubee
Iikdu
ELIE
Veedersburge
C. M. Berry
Berry
Attica Ledger
Berryism
Phelg’e Grocery
Equare
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!