Wabash Agent Held Up at Attica Depot
A tall robber in a fur overcoat robbed the Wabash telegraph office at Attica depot about 3 10 Friday morning. He pistol whipped night agent R M Smith, took 58 80 from the drawer and 260 from Smith, cut the waiting room telephone wire, and escaped before aid could arrive. Marshal Beamer initiated station checks and aroused neighboring lines.
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Wabash
R. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
C. W. Greenman’s
Marshal Beamer
Attica Daily Tribune
Death of Covington's Oldest Resident Grandma Tittle
Oldest Covington resident known as Grandma Tittle died at her son-in-law Henry Warrier's McNeal farm home at eight Monday morning. Born in Ohio at ninety six and a half, she came to Fountain county eighty three years ago. Survived by son Jacob and daughter Mrs Henry Carrier. had lived with daughter for thirty nine years. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from the Carrier home, burial in Mound cemetery.
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Grandma” Tittle
Covington
Henry Warrier
McNeal
Ohio
Fountain County
Henry Tittle
Jacob Tittle
Henry Carrier
Fox
Kerr & Son
Mound
Marriage Licenses Granted for Several Couples
Ross Marr aged 26 wed Marie De sutter 20. Robert Hoskin 23 joined Jennie Cal , Eddie Minick 22 wed Hazel Vyse 18. Arthur Blunt 25 married Maggie Spoovamore 24.
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Ross Marr
Marie Desutter
Robert Hoskin
Jennie
Eddie Minick
Hazel Vyse
Arthur Blunt
Maggie Spoovamore
Logansport Flood Grapples City as Ice Hassles Wabash
A March flood in Logansport Indiana causes extensive damage estimated at about 500000. Ice jams above the town push high waters into basements shutting down streetcar and interurban service as fire and police rescue residents from rooftops and newspapers suspend publication.
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Logansport
Ind
Wabash
We Never Forget Early Home Cures in Science
What We Never Forget recalls how early home life shapes memory of remedies such as Buklen's Arnica Salve used by mothers or grandmothers for burns boils scalds sores and skin eruptions. Forty years of cures prove its merit for piles corns or cold sores and it sold for 25 cents at Irvin and Willard.
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Buklen
Irvin
Willard
Worth Reed Resigns to Help Settle Estate and Run Covington Bank
Worth Reed former Lipwood school principal of Lafayette resigns after inheriting an estimated 75 000 to 100 000 dollars from Sampson Reed of Covington. He will manage a 300 000 dollar estate and become half owner of the Covington bank. Reed educated at Purdue, member of Sigma Chi, and long served Linwood School while promoting patriotism. His departure follows his resigning letter to the school board.
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Lafayette
Ind
Sampson Reed
Covington
Fountain County
Worth Reed
Lipwood
Reed
Purdue
Emerson E. White
White
Philadelphia
West Lafayette
Linwood School
Battle Ground
Millinery Opening and Spring Show In Store
Invitation to a millinery opening on Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30. Also preview of the annual spring show featuring ready to wear, silks, dress goods, shoes, fancy goods and notions with double stamps on millinery and shoes on opening days.
Uncle Ezra Ends with Advice on Health Remedies
An old promotional ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as quick relief for biliousness indigestion and liver issues. It claims safe, effective results and notes the product costs 25c at Irvin and Willard.
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Dr. King
Kasay
Irvin & Willard
Private sale on assorted household goods announced
A private sale offers furniture, stoves, dishes, cooking utensils, canned fruit, jams and jellies from Mrs. E. D. Donaldson.
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E. D. Donaldson
Woolens display with Chicago cutter for custom garments
A three day showing on March 28 29 and 30 features a large line of men woolens suitable for suits overcoats pants vests and more. A renowned Chicago cutter will take measurements and guarantee material workmanship and fit.
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Chicago
J. Loeb’s
Protecting Home Trade in Small Town Stores
A discussion on why people shop away from home and how small-town merchants can counter. Emphasizes modernizing stores, pricing, stock quality, and strong local advertising to compete with city outlets and retain customers. Encourages meeting competitors' prices and boosting local newspaper ads.
Grace Metzger Invites Attend Friday and Saturday Event
Grace Metzger invites readers to attend events on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. The notice emphasizes a cordial invitation and suggests planned activities or gatherings.
Covington Defeats Attica In Low-Scoring Battle
Covington high school traveled to Attica Friday and defeated the Attica team 23 to 13 before a large crowd. The game was praised as one of the best of the season by witnesses.
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Covington
Attica
Ladies Spring Wraps and Suits at J Loeb’s Stores
The advertisement promotes spring wraps and suits at J Loeb’s Stores. It Highlights a wide fit range from largest to smallest sizes and emphasizes fashionable, handsome designs for the season.
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J. Loeb’s
Men and Church Sermons Highlight Sunday Services
Rev E W Strecker continues the sermon series on Men and the Church next Sunday evening. The Men’s Chorus drew praise for last week’s music and will lead singing again. Sunday morning topic is Christian Optimism. Bend services planned for the afternoon. Millinery opening set for Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 hosted by Mrs Ora LaTourette.
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E. W. Strecker
Bodine Obituary Recalls Indiana Elevator Pioneer
Thomas Hendrix Bodine born August 15 1870 in Fountain County Indiana near Covington grew up farming then bought and ran Covington and Foster elevators plus other real estate. He died February 26 1912 at Covington leaving wife Elma McDonald and two children Thomas and Mildred and siblings Mary Bodine Glascock and Robert Bodine. His kindness humor and business acumen earned wide esteem.
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Thomas Hendrix Bodine
James
Mary Bodine
Fountain County
Indiana
Covington
Albert Marlatt
Foster
Elma McDonald
Geo. McDonald
Thomas
Mildred
Harry Glascock
Kingman
Robert Bodine
Opening Friday and Saturday Millinery Display
The note invites readers to a millinery opening on Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 hosted by Mrs Ora LaTourette and Mr and Mrs E M Boord. Also mentions relatives visiting including Alton Boord of Stone Bluff and F A Marquess of Veedersburg. Ed Daller advertises real estate trades. Covington R D.
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E. M. Boord
Alton Boord
Stone Bluff
F. A. Marquess
Veedersburg
Mrs. Ed. Daller
Covington R. D
Concluding India Lecture Slides To Be Shown Again
The lecture on India ends with a repeat showing Tuesday evening for worshippers of other churches who wish to view the concluding slides. Views run until 8 10. Admission free.
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India
Fithem
Men and Boys Clothing Ad Offers Newest Goods and Low Prices
An advertisement touts the newest men and boys clothing with the largest assortment, best makes, and the lowest prices, inviting shoppers to browse the updated stock.
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J. Loeb’s
Coroner Rules Bodine Death Accidental Electric Shock
Deputy Coroner J. Fred Parmam states Thomas H. Bodine died accidentally from an electric shock while firing a furnace. Faulty wiring likely caused the furnace to become charged. The verdict notes the exact cause of charging is undetermined but points to improper wiring. Mrs Effie York serves as Trimmer in Mrs Metzger's Millinery. Carey Young & Co have started a saw mill and are ready to saw logs.
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Bodine
Thomas H. Bodine
J. Fred Parmam
Effie York
Carey, Young & Go
Dr Kings New Discovery Promotes Home Cough and Lung Cure
A vintage ad promises Dr Kings New Discovery helps throat and lung troubles at home. It claims relief from coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs with a trial bottle offered free and a guarantee by Irvin and Willard.
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Irvin
Willard
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J Loeb’s
Sears—Roebuck
Cal
Old Reed Home
First Presbyterian Church
Church Fellowship
Ezra
Grace Metzger
M.E
Ora LaTourette
R.W. Burnett
New Spring
A. B. Phelps
Covington, Ind
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