Wisconsin Letter From Crivita describes winter in Ellis Junction
A Wisconsin letter from Crivita March 26 1905 describes snow depths from one to four feet, a lake four miles from Ellis Junction, and a small settlement near Lake Noquebay. It notes summer resorts, local game, ice harvest, and the plan to build a house while living in a crowded 16 by 18 cabin. The writer reflects on climate, farming prospects, and homesickness for Covington.
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Crivita
Wis
Ellis Junction
Marivette
Covington
Lake Ellis Junction
Veedersburg
Ind
North Pole
Tom
Indiana
Prize guessing contest to be held by W.T. Conner
The note says Groree BovGaNER invites Burl to a climate change themed event where W.T. Conner will give away two prizes for guessing a contest.
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Burlany
Groree Bovganer
W.T. Conner
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Last Week
Transactions filed for record include multiple conveys in Fountain County. Listings show buyers and sellers such as O S Douglass, W W Fenton, Arthur Snyder and others, with properties in Stringtown Millcreek Attica and Hillsboro, prices ranging from 50 to 89000 dollars.
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Fountain County
O S Douglass
W Fenton
Arthur Snyder
Adj
Hislaboro
W R Maseey
Mary J Rateff
P Kingman
George S Clawson
Jonathan McCoy
McCadd Covington
Margaret Booe
Frenk Pearson
Stringtown
Dorman B Douglas
George Douglass
Millcreek
D P Heffner
Jama Horn
Hillsboro
James W Baldwin
Frank Baldwin
Shawree
Florence E Thompson
Huband
Isaac M Rees
Milh Creek
Augusta Ahrens
Levi
Grant
Attica
Levi S Levor
Isaac E Schoonover
Romaina Coon
Gray « Palin
Newtown
George W Pearson
John Smith
Lester J Wallace
Susan D Wallace
Holford M Meeker
Stephen J Foster
VanBurer
Richland
Bay Stallion Young Chimes Sires 1905 Foals in Indiana
Bay stallion Young Chimes advertised as a world beater, with August 13 1894 seal by Chimes and strong progeny records. Pedigree includes Chimes and Young Jim, dams Shelby Chief line. Terms ten dollars to insure a standing colt, lien on colts for service money. Season 1905 at H H Glascock near Steam Corner and at Simms bare Covington Indiana with farm visits and contact info.
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Chimes
Abbott
Young Chimes
Young Jim
Shelby Chief
H. H. Glascock
Steam Corner
Ind
Simms
Covington
Indiana
Fountain-Warren Breeding Co
F. B. Hull
McCabe
Prescott Grove
Leif Buggy Co. road wagon advertises light driving
A short newspaper classified style item promotes a road wagon by the Leif Buggy Co as suitable for light driving. It invites readers to call at the office and notes The Republican as the preferred newspaper for ads. Also mentions rugs at J Loeb stores and Robert Blythe buying C E Blythe’s drawing interests with a business invitation.
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Leif Buggy Co
Robert Blythe
C. E. Blythe
Yerkes’ Barn
Crane's Cigar Store offers gun lottery with purchases
Advertises a promotion at Crane's Cigar Store where every 10 cent purchase earns a chance to win a $30 P. C. Smith shotgun. Mentions new pool and billiard tables and a first class barber shop. Sold by Geo. D. Cook, druggist, Covington, Indiana.
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Crane
Woodford
Geo. D. Cook
Covington
Indiana
Leader advertises dressmakers and sales in Covington
A collage of ads from The Leader highlights carpet and drapery offerings, barbering, and dressmaking by Madam Wyett and Mrs Helen Vyce. It notes upcoming openings on April 7 and 8, promotions for ladies footwear, tailor made suits, and seasonal home cleaning as shops showcase new styles and colors. Dorothy Dodd shoes are promoted as leading ladies’ footwear.
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Helen Vyce
The
Leader
Covington
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Ness and Rest
New York
Bears
Castoria
Erry
McComas & Sullivan
Northeast Corner Square, Covington, Ind
Doubleday, Page & Company
Andrew Carnegie
Frisco System
Chicago & Eastern
Tigers
St. Louis
Chicago
LaSalle Street
Union Sta
Wisconsin
ROYAL
Ayers
Buckingham's
Calion
M. Mayer, Ir
Central States
Wrur Teetewes
Penman
Ilustrator
Cashier Civil Service
Burial Mars
Indianapolis Business University
N. Pennsyylvania
J. Loeb’s
Cardus
South Prior Street
Atlanta
Olive Joseph
Treas
Crane’s Cigar Store
C. S. Dover
Conner
Madam Wyett
Veedersburg Record
Dorothy Dodd
Stoes
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