Immense Mortgage Filed by Covington and Southwestern Railroad
Covington and Southwestern Railroad Company filed a mortgage in Fountain county for 1 250 000 dollars. William G Rubl as president and Carl W Winkler as secretary signed with trustees Trust Company of America New York and Union Trust Company of Indianapolis. Bonds run forty years. Route extends 55 miles from the east part of town through Coal Creek Cates Harveysburg Kingman Greencreek coal mines Wallace Alamo Yountsville to Crawfordsville with sidings. Company acquired all private rights of way and tran shouses and will proceed with construction without a bonus. supporters say the line will greatly aid Covington.
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Covington & Southwestern Railroad Company
Recorders Office
Fountain County
William G. Rubl
Carl W. Winkler
Trust Company of America of
New York
Union Trust Company of
Indianapolis
Trust Company of America
Covington & Southwestern Railroad
Coal Creek
Cates
Harveysburg
Kingman
Greencreek
Wallace
Alamo
Yountsville
Crawfordsville
Covington
J Loeb's Offers Spring 1907 Ladies and Misses Jackets
Ladies and Misses jackets for spring 1907 offered at J Loeb's Stores showcasing new silhouettes and fabrics. Local shoppers invited to preview the season's outerwear with styles aimed at value and elegance.
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J. Loeb’s
L. S. Meeting Honors St Patrick With Prizes
The L. S. ladies met at Myra Wisher's home on March 16 to celebrate St Patrick. Cecil Murray won first prize and Grace DeHaven received a record while letters were adorned with green crape. Fortunes in green envelopes and refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon. Leader's Millinery Opening announced for March 23.
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Myra Wisher
St. Patrick
Cecil Murray
Grace DeHaven
Debate Over Moore Amendment On Remonstrance Fails
Reed of Fountain and Joyse of Vigo with others abstain from voting citing hearsay from home. John Sweeney supports the bill claiming the same source influenced others, while King of Wabash urges the measure as just and warnsagainst delaying temperance efforts against a future General Assembly. Blue Peunci reports.
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Reed
Fountain
Moore
Joyse
V'go
John Sweeney
Mr. King
Wabash
Tennyson and Shakespeare in DeBord’s Riley Work
Cleveland Commercial reports DeBord’s study of Riley noting that Tennyson and Shakespeare are as true as life. The piece highlights literary connections and the playwrights’ enduring influence through Riley’s perspective.
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DeBord
Riley
Tennyson
Shakespeare
Cleveland Commercial
George Williams Reaches Sixtieth Milestone in Covington
Covington lumber dealer George Williams, a prominent local businessman and active citizen, celebrated his sixtieth birthday last Friday. A Republican who speaks plainly, he is known for honest, forthright views and for running a busy local enterprise.
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George Williams
Covington
George
Methodist Church Sabbath and Palm Sunday Services
Sabbath school at 9 30 Sunday morning. Preaching at 10 40 on The Taiumpal Entry in Jerusalem. Sunday evening at 7 30 The Sifting of Peter. Afternoon sermon at Bend at 2 39. Epworth League at 6 30. Young people invited.
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Jerusalem
Peter
Epworth League
Mrs. Elzada Glascock Dead After Illness in Hillsboro
Mrs. Elzada Glascock aged 77 wife of Daniel Glascock died at home in Hillsboro after several weeks lung trouble. Survived by husband and three children John Mrs Amanda Brant of Hillsboro and Thomas A of this city. Funeral Wednesday at 10 interment Rockfield cemetery east of Veedersburg Elder Ne lin officiating. A devout Christian church member held in high esteem.
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Elzada Glascock
Daniel Glascock
Hillsboro
John
Amanda Brant
Thomas A
Rockfield Cemetery
Veedersburg
Newlin
Reed's Delivers Fresh Quality Amidst Timeworn Brights
Local shop Reed's markets improved goods with renewed craftsmanship, highlighting durable materials and reliable service. Patrons note consistent value and attention to detail, elevating everyday purchases into durable, trusted choices.
Saloonists Face Court Over Washington Birthday Sale
Veedersburg News reports saloonkeepers debated whether Washington's birthday barred sale of alcohol. Some closed doors, others like Elsworth Rusk John Lape and Geo McManigal kept serving after legal advice. Deputy Twiddy summoned them to Judge Schoonover to decide if the holiday bans booze sales. New lace curtains at J Loeb's Stores.
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Washington
Veedersburg News
Caendar
Post Office Force
Elsworth Rusk
John Lape
Geo. McManigal
G. Washington
George
Wyomedausis Club Honors Husbands With St Patrick Festivities
The Wymedaughsis Club hosted husbands and friends at Mrs Will Peters home in Homer of St Patrick. Decorations featured Ireland symbols and Erin flags. Miss Maggie McDowell and Mrs Peter Hickey led tables. a two course luncheon and progressive candid rounds followed. Mrs Patrick J McMahon won the ladies prize and John McDowell the gentlemen prize.
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Wimedaughsis Club
Wilf Peters
Homer of St Patrick
Wywmedaughsis Club
Will Peters
North Third Street
St. Patrick
Ireland
Erin
Magg’e McDowell
Peter Hickey
Patrick J. McMahon
John McDowell
St. Patrick’s
Home From England Wright Ball Returns From Europe Visit
Wright Ball, a well known coal miner of Cat's, was in town Tuesday returning from a trip to his old home in England. He sailed from New York last fall and visited Lankenshire, Bolton county, Fife, and Hetan dinbrough where he met old acquaintances. He reports no accidents on the voyage and praises the European city.
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Wright Ball
Cat's
Mr. Ball
England
New York
Lankenshire
Bolton County
Fife
Hetandinbrough
Europe
Whisky buys a verdict in Illinois case
In Paris Illinois before Judge Thompson a $5000 damages case against the Big Four R R saw two jurors flee the jury room then return drunk and sign a verdict for the judge. The judge set aside the verdict and ordered a new trial. He cited the jurors for contempt and berated the rest, causing many to shed tears.
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Paris
Ill
Thompson
Kingman Fair Association Elects Officers
At a Kingman Fair Association meeting held Saturday, officers were elected: President Herb S. Lindley Secretary James A. Cope Treasurer Adam Bonebrake Directors John Pickard S M Ratcliff Ras Cox Warren Heath George Norris and Adam Bonebrake. No fair date set yet but organizers vow a strong effort for a grand Western Indiana fair this fall.
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Kingman Fair Association
Herb S. Lindley
James A. Cope
Treas
Adam Bonebrake
John Pickard
S. M. Ratcliff
Ras Cox
Warren Heath
George Norris
Lodianos
Veedersburg
Be Sure and Hear DeBord on the Platform
The note praises DeBord as one of the finest speakers on the platform and promises a treat for audiences familiar with his work.
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DeBord
Narrow Escape From Poisoned Meat Incident
Lucile Glover two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Glover northwest of Veedersburg, nearly died after finding meat laced with strychnine intended to kill mice. Immediate medical aid was given and she survived, though condition remains delicate and she shows signs of partial paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
Jas. Glover
Veedersburg
Palace Meat Market Ad Promotes Quality Cuts and Service
The Palace Meat Market on the south side public square run by Zimmerman and Lemer offers fresh and smoked meats sausage lard and fish. They slaughter their own meat and stock only choicest butcher stuff. Beginning next Sunday the shop will be open Sundays from morning to 6 30 PM and phone orders will be delivered citywide.
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Palace
South Side Public Square
Zimmerman & Lemer
Zimmerman’s
Covington Club Surprises Duchterman Couple at Home
The Covington club of 28 leading families staged a masked surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Chas H Duchterman's home last Monday. Dr Hicks in western desperado garb led the procession with wife as Gypsy queen, followed by Davy Adkins as Setting Bull and several other ladies in themed costumes. After refreshments the group enjoyed a progressive cinch and left late, deeming it a highly enjoyable gathering. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. O Bergdahl, Mr. and Mrs. Manford Conover, and Mr. and Mrs. Mort Steely.
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Covington
Chas H. “ Duchterman
Dr. Hicks
Davy Adkins
O. Bergdahl
Manford Conover
Mort Steely
Evangelistic Meetings End After Four Weeks Under Rev Snow
Meetings closed Sunday evening after four weeks of evangelistic services led by Rev Snow who preached three of the four weeks. The church welcomed 51 new members from the meetings and Rev Snow departed Monday for Chicago to visit a son before continuing to Lima Ohio for further services. He made many warm friends during his stay and readers are invited to see New York Den and spring 1907 goods in J Loeb stores.
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Snow
Chicago
Lima
Ohio
New York
J. Loeb’s
Fountain County Council Appropriates for Bridges and Grades
The Fountain County Council in special session approved funds for repairs including Wabash levee fifteen hundred dollars Riverside grade twenty five hundred dollars Rice bridge eight hundred dollars Trott bridge one thousand twenty dollars Carpenter grade one hundred dollars and added a fifty percent increase to last year’s appropriations.
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Gray
Hardesty
Wabash and Fulton Township Leave Association
Riverside
Rice
Richland Township
Trott
Shawnee Township
Purity Hams and Bacon Seers Feature Reed’s Delicacies
Purity hams and bacon are praised as delicious from Reed’s, highlighted as the place to find the tasty cuts and cured goods in a compact, appetizing note.
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Reed
Badly Afflicted Family at Stevens Station
Mellott Hustler reports the Wilhite family at Stevens Station two miles west of Mellott endure heavy losses as Elmer Wilhite dies on Tuesday evening while remaining family members suffer illness. The father has been unable to work, and public assistance may be sought to support the household.
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John Wilhite
Stevens Station
Mellett
Elmer
Mellott Hustler
Presbyterian Church Announces Easter Services and Music
The pastor will preach next Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with special music at both services. Mrs William C Hesler of Crawfordsville Christian church quartette will sing at the evening service and assist in special services starting Monday evening March 25 at 7 30. Mrs Hesler will sing each evening. Services last one hour and aim to quicken Easter interest. Church members are welcome.
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William C. Hesler
Christian Church Quartette
Crawfordsville
Hesler
Millinery Opening at Nebeker’s This Week
A new millinery shop opens Wednesday and Thursday March 27 and 28. A nice line of street and dress hats offered at low prices. Anna Nebekers displayed in the window.
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Anna Nebeker
Swallowed Marble Threatens Surgical Rescue
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hartley swallowed a steel marble last Sunday. X rays locate the marble on the right side below the ribs. He has no pain, but the parents fear an operation may be necessary and could prove fatal.
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Phil Hartley
Covington Supply House Promotes Vast Wallpaper Selection
The Covington Supply House advertises a wide wall paper line with quick sales and small profits. If stock is unavailable customers may choose from samples to match any pattern and inspect their immense selection before buying.
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Covington Supply House
Carter Coffing Nuptials At Silverwood Farm Home
Sunday evening March 17 at 6 o'clock S Clyde Carter and Grace M Coffing were married at the bride's parents home near Silverwood. Rev P Walthal officiated with Miss Virgil Heckelhymer as bridesmaid. The couple will reside on a farm south of Covington. Grace is a former schoolteacher and Clyde is a farmer.
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S. Clyde Carter
Grace M. Coffing
Silverwood
Grace
Clyde
Covington
Death of George LaTourette in Covington City
George LaTourette aged 384 years 8 months 20 days died at home after three weeks illness lagrippe and pneumonia. He married Ora E Blasely on Christmas Day eight years ago and leaves two sons aged 6 and 4, his wife mother two brothers John and Charles and sister Mrs Robert Bodine. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev Palmer. remains committed to Mt Hope cemetery under I O O F auspices.
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George LaTourette
Lagrippe
Ora E. Blasely
Oliver Blakely
Covington
Robert Bodine
Palmer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
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Covington and Southwestern Railroad Company
L. S. Meeting
lLeader
Methodist Church Services
Reed’s
Prominent Citizen
Sam Reed
Liberty Street
Mr. Reed
Presbyterian Church Services
Carter-Coffing
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