Gubernatorial Timber Fremont Goodwine Earns Trust
A tribute to Senator Fremont Goodwine of Fountain Warren and Benton counties praising his term as state senator. The piece lauds his leadership on the investigation committee his work on financial and public welfare bills and his reputation with Governor Hanly. It suggests party leaders consider him for the next Republican governor and urges him to run if persuaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Goodwine
Hanly
Indiana
Goodwine
Legislative Investigating Committee
Senate
State Senate
Fountain
Warren
Benton
Governor Respite Visit Reported in Pennsylvania
The governor is staying briefly in Pennsylvania for a short break. Local officials note the pause is unofficial and for rest, with no stated policy announcements or public events planned during the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania
Abstract of laws passed by the last legislature
An abstract of the laws passed by the last legislature will be found on another page. If you study them carefully and file away for reference you need not go wrong. Many of them are now in effect and all will be inside of forty days.
Lawton Monument Ceremony Date Set by Commission
The commission fixed the decoration day unveiling for Lawton monument to accommodate President Roosevelt. An attempt to move the date with the President failed, so the governor's responsibility is limited. The governor has long been a friend of the soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Lawton Monument
Roosevelt
Wes
Death of Dr W R Stout in Jennings County Indiana
Dr W R Stout longtime physician in Jennings County Indiana died Friday from a brain hemorrhage following appendicitis. Born March 20 1852 in Tennessee he moved to Indiana as a youth built a large practice then retired to a farm near North Vernon. He leaves a wife and daughter and will be buried at Mt Hope after funeral at the Christian church. The family plans to move to Lafayette where his daughter and her husband reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre. W. R. Stout
Indiana
North Vernon
Jennings County
Lafayette
Christian Church
P. W. Walthall
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Stout
Tennessee
Tom Crigler
Pastor J T Orton Accepts Williamsport Call
The Rev J T Orton pastor of the Covington Presbyterian Church has accepted a call to the Williamsport charge and will depart Covington. A new pastor is secured here and services will continue without interruption at the church. Williamsport church is described as strong and he will receive an increased salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Orton
Presbyterian Church
Williamsport
Covington Magist
McMahon Horse and Mule Sale Draws Wide Attention
The P. J. McMahon sale last Wednesday attracted buyers from across the state. Only one head rejected, total sale nearing $10,000 with mules at $465 and $400, and a black mare at $265. Charley Stuart reports county scrutiny but remains confident in settling any owed taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McMahon
Lynn
McMahon
Charlie Bright Returns Home After Tragic Cousin's Death
Charlie Bright arrived home last Friday to a joyful reception from friends and relatives, but the mood turned somber with the report that his young cousin Geo. La P Tourette had died mere hours earlier.
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Charlie Bright
Geo. la P Tourette
Bright Returns From Oklahoma to Aid Luke Shortage
Charles K. Bright came back Friday from Oklahoma where he spent the winter and he will assist in settling the alleged shortage of former deputy county treasurer W. W. Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Bright
Oklahoma
Mr. Bright
W. W. Luke
Mr. Luke
Local visitors and family motions noted at Republican office
Mrs Rebecca Kearns of Coal Creek and her daughter Mrs Chas Gilmore of Clinton called at The Republican office. Mrs Gilmore plans to move from Clinton to the old home place to care for her ailing father. I M Rouse moved from this township to Jennings county with Dr Stout and returns with his remains to North Vernon. Rouse praised the country’s prospects for farming and money making.
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Rebecca Kearns
Coal Creek
Chas. Gilmore
Clinton
I. M. Rouse
Jennings County
Dr. Stout
North Vernon
Covington French Coach Horse Co Promotes Unique 2843 Stallion
The Republican highlights advertising from Covington French Coach Horse Company for the stallion Unique 2843. J. D. Bybee is president and T. C. Weber keeps the horse as part of the campaign to print horse bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
Covington French Coach Horse Company
Unique
J. D. Bybee
T. C. Weber
Modern Wochmen Lodge Formed at Rob Roy
The Modern Wochmen lodge established at Rob Roy last week aims for prosperity as they admit capable men from the township and have membership applications that could nearly double the group. Officers installed include W R Campbell V C Clint M Flory Adv J A Head Clerk W T Willetts Banker W A Hushaw Watch man and Freeman Clark Sentry.
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Wochmen Lodge
Rob Roy
W. R. Campbell
V. C
Clint M. Flory
J. A. Head
W. T. Willetts
W. A. Hushaw
Freeman Clark
Birth Announcement for Flora Family Daughter
A baby girl was born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Frank Flora. Both mother and child are doing well and the family is delighted with the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Flora
Babe
A Successful Term At Plank Road School
Last Friday March 15 closed a successful term at Plank Road school. Miss Elizabeth Ward earned praise for management and discipline as parents hosted a large dinner for teacher and pupils. An afternoon performance of In a Spider's Web and a graphophone concert delighted visitors who filled the schoolhouse.
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Plank Road
Elizabeth Ward
Early English Schooldays for Boys 300 Years Ago
Historical notes describe 1611 admission of a seven year old to St Saviour's Grammar School in Southwark. The pupil signed his form claiming Latin Greek studies and learning, with long daily hours from early morning to late afternoon and a week with limited recreation. The master was to be skilled in Latin Greek Hebrew and teaching and possess wise patient disposition.
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Old England
St. Saviour’s Grammar School
Southwark
Sternius
Cordelius
Ead
Charitable Birds Unite To Raise Orphan Robins
In a Philadelphia Record tale a robin pair vanish leaving their young. Catbirds take over feeding both broods, with the single catbird covering its own nest while the mate feeds the robins. The mixed care leads to healthy young robins thriving alongside their foster siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Vegetable Medicines for Healthful Living
Health notes praise common vegetables for nutrition and cleansing effects. Turnips onions cabbage and other greens supply minerals iron iodine and salts. tomatoes liver stimulation. asparagus kidneys. celery rheumatism. carrot blood and skin. beets turnips blood purification and appetite. lettuce nerves. parsley mustard and greens clear blood regulate the system.
Plain hot water best toilet preparation world
The text extols plain hot water as the best toilet preparation and lists multiple uses. It recommends drinking a bowl nightly for digestion and sleep, using a bag of water on feet during colds, on the back for backache, at the neck for headaches or sleep, bathing inflamed eyes, soaking tired feet, soaking hands before manicures, and steaming the face weekly for the complexion.
Mrs Stucker Visits Danville. Fern Layton Sick
Mrs Tom Stucker traveled to Danville on Thursday to see her sister Mrs Harry Randolph. Fern Layton second daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Layton is quite ill and her recovery is doubtful.
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Mrs
Tom. Stucker
Danville
Harry Randolph
Fern
Fred Layton
Glassware repair preparation with india rubber and gum mastic
A remedy describes dissolving one part india rubber in chloroform then adding sixteen parts gum mastic powder. After several days of periodic shaking the mixture is applied to glass with a brush.
Ed Ranier Joins Hedges Drug Store Newly
Ed Ranier, a graduate pharmacist described as genial and clever, takes a position at Hedges drug store. He formerly ran a business at Pine Village and Lafayette. Covington Supply House opens an ice cream parlor and soda fountain tomorrow with pure food law adherence and top quality flavors.
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Ed Ranier
Hedges Drug Store
Mr. Ramer
Pine Village
Lafayette
Covington Supply House
William Dennis Buys Will Lemon Property on Liberty Street
William Dennis purchased the Will Lemon property on Liberty Street from M Herzog for 1950 dollars. He is remodeling the house and will occupy it once renovations are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dennis
M. Herzog
Will Lemon
Liberty St
High School Names Class Orators for Commencement
Karl Romine chosen by the class Tara Ward by the faculty and Louise Coffing by the school board as class orators. Other plans are now in the formative stage.
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Karl Romine
Tara Ward
Louise Coffing
Henry Boldt Buys Lafayette Mill Moves From Covington
Henry Boldt, formerly in the grain and milling business in this city, has purchased a mill in Lafayette and moved there. Boldt helped build Covington into one of Western Indiana’s leading grain markets.
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Henry Boldt
Lafayette
Road Supervisors Get Higher Pay Under New Law
A newly passed law increases road supervisors pay to two dollars per day while not extending work hours. The change aims to improve road work quality and overall results. The piece also notes a new automobile rule requiring both front and rear license numbers and a speed limit of six miles per hour when passing horses or farm animals on public highways to curb reckless driving.
Delphi visitors seek Covington Wagon plant purchase
A party from Delphi negotiated Tuesday to buy the Covington Wagon company plant. If the purchase succeeds they would establish a factory there providing steady employment for several men. The gentlemen should receive full encouragement.
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Delphi
Covington Wagon Company
Correction to misstatements by Attica Ledger claim
Ex-treasurer Randolph denies claims about county funds and deposits after his term. He states he never made the alleged statements regarding eight thousand dollars or two thousand five hundred, and demands correction in The Republican. Danville Illinois March 19 1907.
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Randolph
Danville, Ill
A. Clifton
Republican
Attica Ledger
Martin
Livengood
Ratcliff
Covington
Allaije
Ranpoups
Be the One You Have Always Been Notation
A fragmented line from a vintage page hints at a familiar phrase The Kind You Have Always. The readable text suggests a reflection on identity and continuity within a vintage ad or literary snippet.
Mortgage exemptions offered. blanks available at office
Local office urges residents to file mortgage exemption forms now. Blank applications are provided on site for eligible homeowners to complete and submit within deadlines.
For Sale Plymouth Rock Roosters Wanted
For sale two Plymouth Rock roosters listed at a firm price. The seller, Rheub Nebeker, invites buyers to come at once to inspect and purchase the birds.
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Plymouth Rock Roosters
Rheub Nebeker
Edward Jordan Weds Viola Vick in Foster Local Nuptials
Edward Jordan and Mrs. Viola Vick from Foster married last Monday after obtaining papers from Clerk Madden and the bond was sealed by Justice Sam Simms. The groom, 24, nervous yet polite, wed a 29 year old bride with prior marriage experience. He works on the section and she also lists Foster as home.
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Edward Jordan
Viola Vick
Foster
Madden
Sam Simms
Fountain Area Social and Farm Notes
Local residents and visitors gathered in Covington and Fountain on Sunday and Monday. Attendees included John Trott P N Cox Jacob Orland Charley Watts Jim Foreman Hugh Shaffer and families. Multiple reports of Sunday school at Dark County and social dinners hosted by F P Beymer honoring Margaret and Mack Beymer on their 21st birthday.
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John Trott
P. N. Cox
Jacob Orland
Charley Watts
Covington
Jim Foreman
Hugh Shaffer
Attica
Fountain
Margaret
Elwood
Jackson
Layton
Joe
Edna Cox
Claud Long
Lafayette
Sarah Hawkins
F. P. Beymer
Mack Beymer
Gertie Otterman
Frank Robinson
Charley Briggs
Williamsport
Charley Ferguson
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J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maas
CTS
Saarre
Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
Gubernatorial Timber
J. Loeb’s
Charley Stuart
Clay City
Charley
Charitable Bride
Man-A-Lin
Xan
the Man-A-Lin CO
Celumbus
Omio
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