Great Scott origins debated by London scholars and sailors tale
The London Academy correspondents debate the origin of the American expression Great Scott with one tracing to General Winfield Scott and another arguing against it as folk etymology. The piece also recounts Ernest Vedel, a Paris writer and former French naval lieutenant, and a Siamese harbor incident ending with a French note tied to a bouquet to deter a supposed entry by a Scandinavian ship.
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London Academy
Winfield Scott
Russell
Ernest Vedel
Paris
Armand’ Duplessis de Richelieu
Bangkok
M. Vede
Mme. Richelieu
Estate of John Roads Deceased Notice of final settlement
Allen Yerkes as Administrator presents final account and vouchers in the estate of John Roads Deceased. The Circuit Court will examine on May 15, 1905, to determine approval or objection. Heirs and creditors must appear with proof. Lucas Nebeker represents the estate.
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Allen Yerkes
Jobs Roade
Gircuit
Lheira
Notice of Application in Covington First Ward
Notice to Covington residents that Martin H. Allie of Covington seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small front room on Third Street in the First Ward. The building is a one story frame fronting Third Street on lot eighty four in the old Covington plat. The notice is dated May 1st, 1905 and signed by MARTIN H. BILL.
Notice of Application For Liquor License in Covington
Notice to First Ward residents of Covington Indiana that Frank Skinner will apply at the June term of Fountain County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a specified ground-floor room of a two story frame building on Lot 74, with sale for oneyear. The premises face Liberty Street between Third and Fourth streets. May 1 1965.
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Covington
Troy Township
Fountain County
Indiana
T Frank Skinner
Commissioners Court
Fourtain County
Liberty Street
Third
Fourth
Frank Skinner
Covington man seeks liquor license for Covington premises
Notice to First Ward citizens of Covington Indiana that McManomus Martin requests a license to sell intoxicants in quantities under five gallons at a brick building on Third Street between Washington and Liberty, with the right to drink on the premises. The property is the north front portion of the first story of a three story brick building, 55 feet by 20 feet6 inches, with an 11 foot ceiling. May 1, 1905.
Shank seeks license to sell liquor in Covington Indiana
Flavius L. Shank of Covington Indiana declares will apply at the June term 1835 of Fountain County Commissioners Court for a one year license to vend vinous and intoxicating liquors in a less than quart quantity with the privilege to permit consumption on the premises. The building described is a century frame structure on the east end of lot 132 in the old Covington plat fronting Washington Street in the Second Ward.
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Covington
Troy Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Flavius Shank
Commissioners’ Court
Fourtain County
Board of Commissioners
Washington Street
Flavius L. Shank
Notice of Administration for James T. Biddle Estate
The undersigned appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as executor of the last will and estate of James T. Biddle, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Robert H. Biddle named Administrator. Lucas Nebeker, Attorney. May 1, 2005.
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Circuit Court of
Fountain County
Indiana
James T. Biddle
Robert H. Biddle
Lucas Nebeker
Notice of Administration in Fountain County
Notice of administration in Fountain County State of Indians as executor of the estate of Louiss Margaret Volts deceased. Cuantus O Bancpaga, Executor, O P Lewis Att. for Etbds, April 12 3wk 06.
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Circuit Court of
Fountain County
State of Indians
Louiss Margaret Volts
Cuantus O. Bancpaga
O. P. Lewis
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Offered Free Sample
Readers are invited to request a free sample bottle of Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. The ad claims the remedy has been tested in hospitals and private practice and includes a brochure to help diagnose kidney or bladder trouble. Send address to Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Root
Fat Villain Fusco Steals Spotlight in The Woman In White
Hall Caine recounts Wilkie Collins describing Fusco the fat villain as the book’s most successful character. A visitor剪tells Collins a real villain is nearby, claiming her husband as proof, though Collins never reveals the lady’s name. The tale names Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton’s wife as the source.
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Hall Caine
Wilkie Collins
Woman In White
Fusco
Collins
Edward Bulwer Lytton
The long eared bat folds its ears to sleep
A two inch British bat with the largest ears relative to size folds its enormous ears over its head to sleep. Upon waking the tall ears must be straightened and raised, remaining at half cock before full erection.
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London
Notice of Election in Troy Township Indiana 1905
Notice to legal voters of Troy Township Fountain County Indiana to vote on May 6 1905 on aiding the Fountain Warren Traction Company interurban railroad from Covington via Newtown to Lafayette. The appropriation equals 1 4 percent of taxable property with installments due after construction and operation commence. Witness James T Bell Fountain County Auditor April 12 1905.
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Troy Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Troy
Fountain-Warren Traction Company
Covington
Newtown
Said County
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Fountain- Warren Traction Company
Fountain Warren Traction Company
Get rid of the notion that there is only one man in the world
In a reflective snippet from the Atchison Globe the author questions the idea of a sole dominant man and imagines a world where rich kin would seek out poorer kin to aid them. The piece contrasts hungry diners with trivial downtown activity and jokes about wives and daughters being bright conversationalists.
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Atchison Globe
Unclear Text From Covington Ad List
Fragmentary OCR text mentions J. H. Fowler Covington Indiana with phrases about discretion valor and a milk horn sale style note. Content is vague and lacks coherent news event or actionable details. The readable items suggest an elderly classified style snippet rather than a clear report.
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Covington, Indiana
doComas Block
N. B. Cer
Pabiic Sar
BK. Livingood
Attorney AT Law
Offce
Covington Banking Company
H C. Yount
F. Stilwell
Best Insurance Commas
Arter
Martin
Mayer Dieck
Sortheast Corner Public Square
P. Lewis
Law Practice
Allen’s Block
Yudiic Square
Voliva
C. S. Jones
McLamnes Block
Cor. Public Sar
Homer Sewell
A. L. Spinning, M. D
Loeb’s
Steres
John Roads
Fountain Circuit Court
Jodians
Martin H. Allie
Seid County
Fountain
Martin H. Bill
McManomus Martin
Sun City
Mmeke
Wrehington
Liberty Streets
McManomy Martin
Kk. of P
Carnren D. Smith
Adams St.chigagd
Wheeler & Wilson
6Th and
Jefferson Streets
Thomas Walsh
Ind
James T. Bell
Auditor Fountain County
Tudiana
Morris Herzog
Geo. W. Kerr
Herzog & Kerr
M. Herzog
Saluin
Imiana
LeRoy Allen
J. Loeb’s
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Abe
East Main Street
Danville
Illinois
the Fountain Trust Company
Covington, Ind
J. H. Fowler
Buckner’s
Sastornrie
Jace Frankenbarger
Coal Creek
Doveram
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