Slaughtered By the Democratic Hordes in Covington Election
The text reports Covington voting with Democrats sweeping most offices while Republicans won only Alva Clark in First Ward. Majorities ranged from mayor down to small margins. Officials elected include mayor clerk treasurer marshal and councilmen across wards amid regional results and party tensions.
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Covington
Alva Clark
Ey Goles
Meyer Ghitsbal
Eoter
Remuchicais
Elestitg Otdy
Cig
Walker
Congelinien Liward
Aleoz LaBaw
Albert Gehird
Isaac Nooi
Grant
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Sudden Death of Thomas McMahon at Local Saloon
Thomas McMahon aged twenty four, unmarried, son of Patrick McMahon, died Wednesday evening from a hernia after reportedly straining while lifting a heavy article into a refrigerator at the Aikins saloon where he worked as a clerk. Funeral from St Josephs church at 10 am with interment at Prescott Grove.
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Thomas McMahon
Thomas
Patrick McMahon
Aikins
St. Joseph’s Church
Prescott Grove
May Festival program and church services announced
The May Festival program is complete. Preaching at Bend church on Sunday afternoon at 2 23. Sabbath school Sunday morning at Gia. Junior League at 2 33 p m. Epworth League about erste p ip. Preaching Sunday morning at 10 40. Schivet Not Wears In Well Doing. Preaching Sunday evening at 7 30 subject Christ and His Friends. Everybody invited.
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The
Bend
Gia
Epworth
Erste P. Ip
Schivet
Subjeet
Christ
Finger Clipped in Wagon Factory Accident
Frad Carwile, a worker at the wagon factory, cut his index finger when a pencil slipped while marking timber. The fingertip was damaged but the wound is not serious.
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Frad Carwile
Bridges Let to Attica Bridge Co for 540 in Warren
The Warren county commissioners during their regular session awarded both river bridge projects over the Wabash at Independence and Shawnee Creek to the Attica Bridge Company for 540 dollars each. The bid was ten dollars below the appropriated amount with many bidders participating.
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Independence
Shawnee Creek
Wabash River
Warren County Esmimissiouners
Attica Bridge Company
Williamsport Man Attempts Suicide in Lafayette
Billy James of Williamsport, visiting Lafayette, attempted to take his own life by shooting. He was restrained by police and returned home. James has long suffered mental strain and previously worked in the saloon trade in Williamsport.
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Billy James
Williamsport
Lafayette
Poulce
Wil- Yiapesport
Community notices and local movements in Crawfordsville area
Distorted items report May Archdeacon Walton services at Koreath, graduation of Elvar VanlerVeleon from Indiana Dental College, meeting plans at Miss Bertha Berg’s home, Judge Thomas attending Crawfordsville court, county officials’ activities, political voting by Miles Bryans and Clifford Bryans, carpet sale tease from The Leader, and visits by Hon. E H Nebeker and A L Allen to Indianapolis.
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Elvar VanlerVeleon
Newtown
Indiana Dental College of Indianapolis
Dr. Totten
Crawfordsville - Mellett Hustler
Naylor Marries Margaret Evans In Terre Haute Ceremony
Charles E. Naylor, recently in charge of the Leader dry goods, wed Margaret Evans Monday morning at Terre Haute. The ceremony was at the Washington Avenue Presbyterian church with Rev. Frank Fox officiating. The couple traveled to Covington after, where Naylor has become manager of a local dry goods house.
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Charles E. Naylor
Terre Haute
Margaret Evans
J. S. Evans
Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church
Frank Fox
Grace Evans
Frank Naylor
Air
Frank Foust
Explosion at Newport powder mill kills four
Relatives report Bert and George Mahew among dead from a powder mill blast near Newport. Four killed and several injured as ten thousand pounds of powder detonates. Briggs and Griffin bodies blew apart beyond recovery. others only slightly hurt. Mill buildings wrecked. fire spreads from glaze oil to corning mill. Loss listed as seven thousand four dollars.
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Bert
George Mahew
Kreusch
Newport
Quincey Foster
M. J. Taylor
Briggs
Griffin
Wabash Low Fares to World’s Fair St Louis
The Wabash Railroad announces round trip tickets to the World’s Fair in St. Louis for five dollars. Tickets depart on May 17 and May 1aorum each Tuesday and Thursday in May and June, with sales via the Wabash Line to Winona Lake starting May 15 and running to September 15. season tickets priced at nine dollars.
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St. Louis
Wabash R. R
Wabash
Winona Lake
G C. Knckerbocker
Reliable Optical Service at Tremont Offered by Dr Faith
Dr Faith of Opteian, who visits Covington every Friday, offers fitted glasses for many city residents at the Tremont. All work guaranteed and references available from numerous satisfied customers.
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Faith
Covington
Tremont
Cope
Personal Loan Offer for Security Backed Funds
A lender advertises to place thousands on good personal security for months or less. Contact Littie & Jones for details.
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Littie & Jones
Local Notices and Advertisements Highlight Community Figures
Will R Smith of West Lafay ette was in the city this week and will remain as his home grows with a new daughter on the way. Treasurer Hagdelph has recovered somewhat after a three week illness. Reed Randolph advertise carpets and the Leader promotes a large stock at low prices.
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Will R. Smith
West LaFayette
Reed & Randé sell Avery cultivators in Pennsylvania
An ad notes Reed & Randé offering Avery cultivators for sale in Pennsylvania. A line references temperance literature distribution on election day suggesting a political or social context of the period.
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Avery
Reed & Randé' Pa
A.B. Hel H
Local and Personal News Highlights
Jones claims pava the freight. Home grown millet seed at Norval Smith's. Ladies' silk skirts and jackets at J Loeb's Stores. Editors Huff and Berry visited from Veedersburg. Dr Stackhouse and wife from Cates. Joe Johnson and Herbert Rion toured Danville. The Leader advertises special prices on carpets curtains and rugs. Ed R Matory of Veedersburg visited Wednesday. Car buyers can save money at The Leader. Reed and Randolph sell old Black Hawk planters. The WoC A will meet with Mrs Board Monday evening. Louis goes to work for J C Hopkins in the restaurant. Purdue students Frank Bustand Roy Rogers Clyde Lawton and Lee Duncan home this week. Sam Brown from Washington D C visiting with wife and daughter. Trustees Beard Trott Palio Purnell Fige short Shelli Pavey Thompson Ramser in city Monday.
Veedersburg Group Visited City for Legal Matters
Hon. Link Hesler Jos. Irvin and Andrew Marshall of Veedersburg were in the city Monday to attend to legal business and pay taxes.
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Link Hesler
Jos. Irvin
Andrew Marshall
Veedersburg
Trade for Covington property or farm in Covington Ind
Property offering 12 percent on investment for Covington property or farm. Respond with details to lock box 865 Covington Ind.
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Danvile
Covington
Ind
New Truant Officer Elected by County Board
The county board of education met in this city and elected a new truant officer after six ballots. Candidates included H. B. Mathews, Oliver Board, James Laird, John Babb, and Hi M. Clubb. Boord received support from some Democrats, and the choice praised as deserving and capable.
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County Board of Education
Tows
Truaant
H. B. Mathews
Logan Oliver Board
Troy
James Laird
van Buren
John Babb
Kulton
Hi. M. Clubb
Carn
Mathews
Boord
Laird
Clubb
Babb
Baub
Air
Chubb
Boerd
Attica man commits suicide with dynamite
John Carlson aged about 56 on Bethel road east of Attica died Monday evening by blowing his head off with dynamite. A bystander found his body near the barn with the head gone. Recently released from an asylum, his mind was unsettled and authorities suppose a melancholy fit led to the act. He had lived in the area for years and was regarded as an exemplary citizen.
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John Carlson
Bethel Road
Attica
Asan
Carlson
Tio
Sears
Profits of Whiskey in a Tasked Corn Distillery
A fragment outlines the flow of profits from four gallons of whiskey produced from corn. It notes the farmer receives 40 cents per unit, government duties total 44 cents, the whiskey company earns 1 dollar, the manufacturer 4 dollars, the grocer 35 cents, the retailer 7 dollars, and the drinker and family suffer through hardship and hunger from alcohol costs.
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Tha
Goavertment
Therall Read Company
Dreyman
Han
50th Wedding Anniversary for P. V. Law and Elizabeth Layton
On Saturday April 23 the 50th wedding anniversary of P. V. Law and Elizabeth Layton was celebrated with children returning home. They wed near Nestowun Fountain County Indiana on April 25 1854 and later moved to Indiana and Rossville. Their children include Geo A Law Covington Ind H M Dagger Mellott Ind Theodore Law and others.
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P. V. Law
Elizabeh Layton
Nestouwn
Fountain County
Indiana
Iniossvile
Law
Sherif
Vermilion County
Ross Township
Masonic Lodge
Rosville
Order
First Law
Methodist Church
Cissna Park
Rilla Cincade
Glaze, AL
Selah Snider
Hillsboro
Ind
Stella Stenson
Center Point
Obituary: Winc M Graham Dies at 75 in Fountain County
Winc M Graham died at his home three miles east of the city after months of illness. Born September 20 in Madison County, Ohio, he moved to Fountain County in 1823 and married Cita K Carnagey in 1952. He leaves a wife, two sons Seymour and James, a sister Agatha Seagrave, and three brothers. Funeral by Rev. J P Henson was held Saturday at the home, burial at Mt Hope.
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Winc. M. Graham
Mr. Graham
Medison Eounty, O
Wm. Graham
Fountain County
Cita K. Carnagey
Seymour
James
Graham
Agatha Seagrave
John
M.D
Albert W.graham
J. P. Henson
Alt. Hope
For Sale: House and Lot on East Liberty Street
Real estate listing offers a four room house and full lot with fruit trees on East Liberty Street. Sold on easy payments. For details contact Tom McCoy at East End Meat Market. 422 w3
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East Liberty St
Callon Tom
McCoy
East End
Orther
Bertha Warland Towey Piano Teacher Opens Union Street Studio
Bertha Warland Towey, graduate of the Indianapolis Piano College and piano teacher, operates a studio with Mrs. Krown on Union Street in Paove Ill. The Leader advertises a large stock of carpets curtains and rugs at low prices.
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Bertha Warland Towey
Indianapolis Piano College
Mount Olympus Community Notes Show Health, Travel and Local Trade
Local items report Mrs. Mary Gondy ill while Maia Holycrass convalesces and visit plans with parents. Rod Carroll guest of Big Banks. Peter Oliphant returns from California. Wilse Martin sells property near State Line Synod. Nellie Banks visits her parents. Cora Martin visiting Shelley's family. Will Lowe falls twenty feet but unharmed. George Raynolds gravely ill and wealthy farmer. Danville trips for George Johnson family. Cy Briles loses a hat on return trip. Sunday school organized at Howeah chapel. fair opening in St Louis draws Wm White and daughter Mertie.
Local Civic Figure Harris Reynolds Severely Ill
Harris Reynolds of Fountain and Montgomery counties, former Fountain County representative, is critically ill at his Crawfordsville home. Dr Ensminger reports grip and partial paralysis contributing to his condition. Reynolds has long been a prominent citizen for half a century.
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Harris Reynolds
Fountain
Montgomery Counties
Fountain County
Crawfordsville
Ensminger
Wayrnetown
Auctioneer C. W. Cowan Praised for Rhodes Sale
The Rhodes sale held April 29 drew good attendance and favorable comments on property quality. Auctioneer C. W. Cowan conducted the bidding effectively and satisfied participants who commend his performance.
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Rhodes Sa'e
C. W. Cowan
Partis
Estray Mare Seeks Return Reward Offered
A free bitten gray mare about years old with new shoes and a barbed wire cut on the right pastern joint is missing. A reward is offered for the mare or information. Contact Sidney Flag at 409 Commercial Street, Danville, Indiana.
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Sidney Flag
Commercial Street
Danville
Meeting backs Rockville to Covington electric railroad plan
A recent gathering of Fountain and Parke county residents met in Rockville to discuss the proposed electric railroad from Rockville to Covington. The proposed route would include Snoddy's Mill, Cates, Kingman, Turkey Run, and Bloomingdale.
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Fountain
Parkee County
Rockville
Covyington
Snoddy
Alil
Cates, Kingman
Turkey Run
Bloomingdale
Reverend Godley Lectures on Light and Shadow of Life
Rev Albert Godley of Muncie will deliver a free lecture on Light and Shadow of Life at Fifth Street Christian Church in the Friday evening program of May 13 1904 The talk promises to be well worth the hearing and draws local interest from the church community.
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Albert Godley
Muncie
Fifth Street Christian Church
Veedersburg Sets Large Horse Show on May 21
Veedersburg will host a large horse show on Saturday May 21 with a lengthy premiums list and an energetic committee in charge. A big time is expected as the event unfolds.
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Veedersburg
Presbyterians Plan Friday Evening Church Supper
The Presbyterian group will hold a church supper this Friday evening at 13. Supper is served from 4:80. Attendees are invited to come and enjoy a good meal together.
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Presbyterfarys
Cuurch Periord
Jewelry dealer Fonney Leno relocates stock to Savage room
Jewelry dealer Fonney Leno moves his stock from Louviie to the Savage room on the south side. The notice highlights a selection of children’s suits described as the nicest looking.
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Fonney Leno
Louviie
Jolit Gortia
Savage Room
South Side
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