City’s greatest treat fires minds at Covington lecture
Dr John P D Jobn former De Pauw University president closed a series of thirteen lectures at the M E church on Sunday night titled A Fire-Proof Conviction. The event capped a week of literary effort with high praise for his oratory. Also a notice seeks to buy a farm within twelve miles of Covington, Indiana, address L B 521 Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. D. Jobn
Greenecastle
de Pauw Univerity
M. E. Church
John
Yukon Hills
Nino
Covington
L. B
Ind
The New Registration Law Proved Expensive
The new registration law passed by the last Legislature will add about $2000 to Fountain county election expenses every two years. The first registration under the law will occur in May 1912, 180 days before the November election. The law requires three registrations before each general election, at 180, 60, and 30 days. The county bears costs. rooms, inspectors, and two party clerks are appointed, each board member paid $4 daily. Expenses cover board pay, room rent, meals, and related items.
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Fountain County
Death of Civil War veteran William Dunklebarger
William Dunklebarger aged 78 died Sunday after a brief paralysis illness at his home. Born January 22, 1833 in Shawnee township, he served in Company KE, 63rd regiment, throughout the Civil War and belonged to John C. Fremont Post. Funeral Monday at 3 from the Christian church with Dr. Fox officiating. burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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William Dunklebarger
Shawnee Township
63Rd Regiment
John C. Fremont
Christian Church
Fox
Mt. Hope
For Rent House with Cellar and Four Large Lots
For Rent. A good house with cellar cistern and well sits on four large lots with abundant fruit. Contact G. W. Williams for details and leasing terms.
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G. W. Williams
Covington Trading Center Faces Saloons And Mail Changes
Covington thrives as a regional trading hub with a strong stock and busy trade days. The piece argues saloons harm business, notes a dry drive ahead, and reports USPS May mail handling duties will slow operations while local Daughters of Pocahontas hold a district meeting with many visitors.
Local notices and visits mix in Cayuga area
A scattered list of city visitors and residents from Attica Danville Champaign and Clinton. Names include Eigar Webb James Irelan Mrs J M Miller Richard Langer James Hathaway and John Hathaway among others. Announcements mention a second hand folding machine for sale and Indiana Runner Duck eggs for hatching. The Ladies Aid Society plans a May 11 gathering at Mrs Elmore Arter.
For Sale or Rent Covington Residence Offer
For Sale or Rent. Covington residence at N W Car of Liberty and Eighth streets. Send best offer to W F Stilwell owner Emporia Kansas.
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Covington
N. W
Car of Liberty
Eighth Sts
W.F. Stilwell
Emporia, Kansas
Veedersburg Editor Ponders Dry and Wet Town Trade
Two Veedersburg News editorials clash over dry towns and trading habits. One condemns inconsistent Dry farmers who shopped in a wet town, the other notes Saturdays drawing larger crowds. The piece questions if the Dry farmer keeps his word or if many Wet residents head to dry towns to trade, asking which way is correct.
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Veedersburg News
Ill Auditor Gray Illness Ties City to Health Unrest
Auditor Gray has been ill in his rooms this week with possible gall stones or threatened appendicitis, causing great suffering. Dr. Fox and his wife along with Dr. E. J. Martin and wife traveled by car to New Town on Wednesday evening for the installation of the new Presbyterian pastor Rev. Conkle. Dr. Fox served as moderator as several preachers participated in the engaging program.
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Auditor Gray
Fox
E. J. Martin
Newtown
S. Machine
Reliable Insurance Benefit Plan Offered in Erie Pa
Old established company offers 2000 dollar death benefit and 815 weekly accident pay plus 15 weekly sick benefit and 1 for loss of limb or eyesight with 100 emergency relief. Cost 600 yearly with no extra dues. 100000 state deposit guarantees claims. Ages 16 to 65 accepted. Apply at Dept 163 American Registry Company 208 Cadillac Building Erie Pa.
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American Registry Company
Cadillac Building
Erie
Pool murder case revived in neighboring county
The Fowler Pool murder case, tied to the Genness affair, has been revived after a cody was found and John Pool arrested. It is described as the sensation of the neighboring county.
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Pool
Fowler
Gunness
Cody
John Pool
Scott
Science
Wilson to Manage Boord Undertaking Bus in Martinsville Area
Chauncy R. Wilson formerly of Martinsville has joined M. Boord and will run Boord’s undertaking business. He and his wife are currently staying at the Boords’ home and will move to a suitable house soon.
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Chauncy R. Wilson
Martinsville
M. Boord
Growth of German Cities in the Empire
Census figures show 47 cities above 100 000 population in the German empire, with seven over 500 000 including Berlin Hamburg Munich Leipzig Dresden Cologne and Breslau. Frankfort on the Main Düsseldorf Nuremberg and Charlottenburg exceed 300 000. Twelve cities are over 200 000 and 24 range from 100 000 to 200 000. Berlin first surpassed 500 000 earlier, while Nuremberg rose to 332 539 by 1910.
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Geran Empire
Berlin
Hamburg
Munich
Leipzig
Dresden
Cologne
Breslau
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Dusseldorf
Nuremberg
Charlottenburg
Germany
Nuremburg
China as a rising rival to Tokyo's leaders
The article frames China as a waking power guiding Tokyo’s anxieties. It notes China’s vast resources, iron and coal, industrious people, and strong mercantile wealth. It contrasts China with Japan, arguing China’s potential impact could surpass European powers and worry America if unleashed.
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China
Tokyo
Japan
Peking
America
Why Dandy the terrier changes color in spots
George W DaCunha of Upper Montclair reports his red Irish terrier Dandy turning black in spots. He plans a scientific investigation, noting a black kitten adopted months earlier, with which Dandy played. After the kitten’s death by chloroform, Dandy’s color change prompts questions about a possible link.
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George W. DaCunha
Upper Montclair
Dandy
DaCunha
New York American
Sportsmen Propose Legislation to End Bear Traps
Sportsmen intend to circulate petitions to the legislature seeking abolition of bear traps. They argue that traps mainly affect bear hunters for market and that trapping is cruel, often maiming bears who struggle free, leaving leg parts in the traps.
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William
Philadelphia Ree
Ord
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Dr. John
Covington Post Office
Postal Department
Coleman
Big Furnitue
Eigar Webb
Attica
Indianapolis
James Irelaan
Champagn Inl
Will
Waggoner of
Richland
Uick Sheaks
Danville, Sr
Frank Hull
Frank Hathaways
Rossville,ll
Fred Ferguson
Danville
John Hathaway
Fok
Richard Langer
James Hathaway
J. R. Spainbour
Clinton, NL
Mrs
Seward Walker
Indiana
Laura Cronkhite
Veedersburg, Ind
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Elmore Arterf
R J. Welsh
St. John
Kansas
W. T. Connor
Mrs. Welsh
Mr. Connor
W. B. Coleman
Atanted
R. W. Burnett
New House
C &c
Hoosier
FREE
NSA AL Machine
Covington, Ind
Fletcher
Celestial Empire
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