Covington Man Claims Treasure Near Stone River Sinkhole
A Covington Indiana man writes a Murfreesboro Tennessee justice of the peace alleging a buried treasure near the Stone River battlefield. He describes WH Wells of the Danville Soldiers Home locating a safe in a sinkhole pond and plans to claim one third of seven thousand dollars, with details about a bank loan and mortgage payoff.
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Nner
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Covington
Ind
W H Wells
Danville
Nashville
Stones River
Welle
Ill
Arnmry
Batchelor
Wells
N. C
Nuberao
N.C
First National Bank
New York
Indianapolis
Chicago
Fountain-Warren Vermillion Traction Gets Six Month Extension
At a regular City Council meeting the Fountain Warren Vermillion Traction company was granted a six month extension of its franchise with minor changes. The extension is not an absolute franchise and does not block other companies from entering the city. The old company must begin construction within six months to access the streets named.
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Fountain -Warren, Vermillion Traction Company
Spence Heads to Europe With McAdams Circus Company
Leslie Spence, currently at home, will leave Monday for New York and sail Saturday March 25 with the McAdams Circus Company for European venues. The circus lands in Paris to begin the tour, with Spence in the band under a year long contract and potential extension.
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Leslie Spence
New York
McAdams Circus Company
Paris
France
Leslie
Newtown School Building Contract Let to Noblesville Firm
Bids for the Newtown school building were opened with wide figures from 10,334.16 to 16,150. The board adjourned to Tuesday and awarded the contract to W Durfinger of Noblesville, Indiana at 11,183. Salvage on the old structure and wall flaws prompted demolition plans.
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Newtown
W Durfinger
Noblesville
Ind
Meulott Hustler
Deputies to Take Civil Service Exam in Indianapolis
Deputy Postmaster Leonard L. Bunt of this city and Ora Ludlow of Veedersburg will travel to Indianapolis on the 29th for the civil service examination. Both are regarded as excellent young men deserving a promotion for their hard work.
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Leonard L. Bunt
Ora Ludlow
Veedersburg
Indianapo
Spring Millinery Trends From Mrs Price in Chicago
After a devastating fire wiped out the wholesale millinery district in Indianapolis Mrs. J W Price spent a week in Chicago gathering the latest millinery ideas. She will display a line of trimmed goods unmatched by competitors.
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Indianapolis
J. W. Price
Chicago
Examination for Graduation Set at Coal Creek Grade School
The graduation examination for Wabash township will be held at the Coal Creek graded school building on the third Saturday of March, April, and May. F. B. Romans, Township Principal.
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Wabash Township
Coal Creek Graded School
Romans
Township
Prin
Crane's Cigar Store Lottery And New Facilities Ad
Buy at Crane's cigar store and get a chance on a $30 P. C. Smith shotgun with every 10 cent purchase. The store also advertises a new pool and billiard tables and a first class barber shop in connection. He invites you.
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Crane
Knickerbocker’s Wabash Career Highlighted by Anniversary
Danville to Napoleon agent Guy C Knickerbocker from Napoleon Ohio is praised for his railway service. Born near Danville he left in 1902 to lead Covington and later Napoleon posts while securing a brick haul contract. A May social dinner of local families celebrated Mr Moody’s anniversary with gifts and fellowship.
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Guy C. Knickerbocker
Wabash Railway
Napoleon
Ohio
Danville
Defiance. O
Armatrong
Rantoul
Illinois Central
Gone Home Little Dear Ethchison in Coal Creek Burial
Gone Home obituary for little Dear, son of Ora and Mrs Ethchison born Coal Creek Indiana November 1 1901 died Weatville Illinois March 6 at age three years five months five days. Remains rest at Snoddy Cemetery Coal Creek. Parents extend sympathy, verses honor the child with lines and prayers. L. T.
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Little Dear
Ora Etchison
Coal Creek
Ind
Weatville
Ill
Loy
L. T
Barber to Give Away Two Prizes at Contest
W. T. Conner the barber announces a guessing contest offering two prizes for old and new customers. First prize is a $1500 suit of clothes from Mr. Haas stock, second prize is six months of free barbering. Tickets awarded for each service. Contest begins Saturday March 18 in a clean shop with tidy workmen.
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W. T. Conner
Birthday Anniversary Surprise for Mr Moody Jr
Mr Robert Moody Jr celebrated his sixty eighth birthday in a surprise party orchestrated by his family. His son Kenneth arranged a morning drive before a crowd of friends and relatives gathered to mark the milestone.
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Robert Moody Jr
Kenneth
Moody
Epworth League and Cadet Meetings This Sunday
Bible school Sunday morning at 4 30. Junior Cadets and Volunteers wanted. Epworth League at 6 30 Sunday evening. Miss Lottie Crane 1st Vice President will appoint a leader for the evening. Preaching Sunday morning at 10 40 on The Transfiguration of Christ with special music by Miss Ina Cadwallader. Evening preaching at 7 30 on Other Men's Sins with music by Miss Cahoe.
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Bible School
Epworth League
Lottie Crane
Christ
Ina Cadwallader
Cahoe
Death of Mrs John Lape in Indianapolis
Mrs John Lape of Veedersburg daughter of Jas Meharry of this city died in Indianapolis after illness and an operation. Burial services are set for this afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of James Meharry.
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John Lape
Veedersburg
Jas. Meharry
Indianapolis
James Meharry
Starr Piano Exhibit At Lemp’s Jewelry Store
Grand Gold Medal winner H G Peyton presents Starr pianos at Lemp’s Jewelry in a display tied to the Official Ribbon award from the International Jury of Experts of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The prize praised tone durability and construction. Peyton, Starr’s local representative, highlights a uniform one price policy and a full Starr Richmond stock.
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H. G. Peyton
Lemp’s
Peyton
Starr
Richmond
Public Sale Auction Notice Ends in Silverwood
Public sale announced to close out assets by public auction in the town of Silverwood. The notice specifies an auction event pending details and location within Silverwood. No date or precise time given in available text.
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Silverwood
Hardware stock auction announcement March 31 1905
Friday March 31 1905 starting at 10 am the entire stock of hardware and fixtures including plows cultivators harrows hay rakes pumps binder twine forks post hole diggers shovels garden tools shelf hardware oil tank refrigerator scales cash drawer and more Auction terms offer ten month credit on sums over five dollars cash in hand for five hundred dollars or less 5 discount for cash Notes bearing eight percent interest due at maturity if unpaid No property to be removed until terms are met Ranpon Bros A G Madden Auctioneer Wm H Miles has moved to Liberty street
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Ranpo Pn Bros
A G Madden
Fair Ground Case Appealed In Local Foreclosure Suit
The court ruled in favor of David S. Ferguson against The Fountain Warren and Vermillion Agricultural Association on an $82,000 mortgage foreclosure. The City of Covington, joined as a party, has appealed to the appellate court, delaying resolution. The matter now proceeds to further hearings. The piece also includes a funeral tribute to James T. Henderson, a respected Mason and physician noted for community service.
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David S. Perguson
Fountain- Warren and Vermillion Agricultural Association
Covington
Fountain Lodge
James T. Henderson
Jones T. Henderson
Perrysville
Bro. Henderson
Brother Henderson
Covington Republican
Rebel Battle Flags Returned to War Department
Senate approves bill to return battle flags captured by Union forces in the Civil War to the original rebel states. A partial list cites flags from North Carolina and Virginia units captured at Gettysburg Malvern Hill Petersburg and Taylor Creek with names of soldiers and units. The piece asserts hundreds of flags were taken and belong in the War Department.
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Senate
House
War Department
North Carolina
Virginia
N. C
George Harris
Taylor Creek
Joseph Kimball
West Va
Gettysburg
Joan Mayberry
Sergio D Woodbury
Wilcox
Long Streets Corps
Malvern Hill
Timothy Conners
U.S. Cavalry
18Th
N.C
Peterburg
Frank Terry
School Notes and Upcoming Commencement at Local High
Ancient History class surveys Egypt Chaldea Persia Palestine and Phoenicia with focus on geography governance and social life. Roman History completes Punic Wars. An education meeting at M E church April 2 with President Kane of Wabash College. Supper nets funds for baseball schedule. Commencement set for June 2 following last year's plan. The American High School magazine from Indianapolis offers prizes. Ellen Erickson’s illustrated story accepted.
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Egypt
Chaldea
Persia
Palestine
Phoenicia
M. E. Church
Kane
Wabash College
Athletic Association
American High School
Indianapolis
United States
Ellen Erickson
Coming Wedding Announcement for Virginia Brewer and F B Romans
Mr and Mrs Roe Brewer of Wabash township announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia F Brewer to Mr F B Romans on March 26. Charles Hart of Huntington visited his brother Guy and other friends in the city over Sunday.
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Roe Brewer
Wabash Townnship
Virginia F. Brewer
Romans
Charles Hart
Huntington
Guy
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Danville Soldiers’ Home
Stone River
W H Wella
Soldiers’ Home
Shore
Stone River Battlefield
Dianville Press
Europe
Crane’s Cigar Store
Ford Holycross
H L Moody
W. L. Switzer
Emily
J. A. Switzer
Wan. Chizum
Job Holy Cross
Eporbam Criggs
Louis Holland
Charles Adamson
Mr. Moudy
Wm H Miles
Liberty Street
Waynetown
Brotherhood
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