Danville & Eastern Traction Plan Expands to Indianapolis Route
Stockholders of the Danville and Eastern Traction Co meet at attorney G. T. Buckingham’s office to approve construction of an electric line from Danville via Crawfordsville to Indianapolis. Key promoters Charles McCabe and B F Rannels present. The route uses Illinois Traction Co terminals and extends East Main to Brewer with connections to Covington Stone Bluff and Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville & Eastern Traction Co
G.T. Buckingham
Indianaplis
Crawfordsville
Charles McCabe
B F. Rannals
Dayton
Ohio
Covington
Stone Bluff
Veedersburg
Crawfordsvile
Indianapolis
Indiana
Danville
Attica
Lafayette
Lebanon
Leader ad promotes carpets linoleums and curtains purchase
Local advertisement urges shoppers to buy carpets linoleums mattings and curtains at The Leader store.
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The
Leader
Mother Drake Weds J. H. Foulke in Oklahoma
Mrs Elmira Drake known as Mother Myers, who moved to Oklahoma after bidding farewell to Harveysburg, marries J H Foulke of Pawnee County Oklahoma. Foulke, a farmer of good means, and Mrs Drake met last winter and are hopeful for a shared future. Veedersburg News notes Jacob Peters selling Oxford shoes, 10 cents and up, with limited stock.
Kentuck Church Announces Services and Business Meeting
The Kentuck church schedules Sunday morning and night services conducted by the pastor. A Saturday afternoon 2:30 p m special business meeting is planned and all members are urged to attend. The public is invited to all services.
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Kentuck Church
Wabash Railroad Offers Round Trip Tickets for Encampment
The Wabash railroad will sell round trip tickets to Lafayette on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 22 23 with return limit May 26 for 75 cents. This trip accompanies the 27th annual Encampment of the Department of Indiana to Lafayette and is a treat for all old soldiers.
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Wabash Railroad
Lafayette
Tugeday
A. R
Department of Indiana
Republican Call The Mound Township Meeting May 19 1906
Republicans of Mound township Warren county Indiana will meet at Foster on Saturday May 19 1906 at 2 p m to select delegates to the Judicial and Joint Representative conventions in Oxford Indiana on May 22 and May 29 both at 1 p m. The appointment to Mound township is as follows Judicial convention 79 delegates Joint Representatives convention 79 delegates Co V Cunningham Commissioner.
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Mound Township
Warren County
Ind
Foster
Oxford
Del
del. Co
County Commissioners Court In Regular May Session
The County Commissioners Court met in regular May session this week. Bills were approved as routine, licenses to sell whiskey for one year granted to Ed Evans and Dr Hines, road construction petitions in Mill Creek township reviewed, viewers appointed, and officials inspected Bear Creek bridge in Fountain.
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Ed. Evans
Dr. Hines
Veedersburg
Mill Creek Township
Fountain
Bear Creek Bridge
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
The county reports new marriages licensed since the last list. Walter A. Brandriff with Mabel M. Mendenhall. William C. Foster with Ruth Crane. Raymond Palmbeach with Lois B. Hill. Ira K. Ewart with Jessie Gray. William Madigan with Elmira L. Lemp. Joseph L. Gault with Enda L. Hoel. Luther Boughner with Mary McLaughlin. Frank J. Staley with Snow Phillips. Glen B. Krain with Irma B. Campbell. Wm Seaman with Lulu A. Smith. Arthur D. McClure with Louise Phillips. Sylvester E. Hamilton with Della E. Lewis. Frank Haughee with Nellie McLain. William W. Gibson with Lelia Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bryant
Walter A. Brandriff
Mabel M. Mendenhall
Willian C. Foster
Ruth Crane
Ira K. Ewart
Jessie Gray
Willian Madigan
Elmira L. Lemp
Joseph L. Gault
Enda L. Hoel
Luther Boughner
Mary McLaughlin
Frank J. Staley
Snow Phillips
Glen B. Krain
Irma B. Campbell
Wm, Seaman
Lulu A. Smith
Fountain Telephone Company Advances in City
New plant being installed by Fountain Telephone Co to offer up to date service with 2500 feet of new cable and modern switchboards. A. E. Strong of Kellogg Switchboard installs equipment as the firm leases the Schwin building and prepares to go live in about two weeks weather permitting. The plant is owned by the widow of Simeon Sheerin and Louis Hollweg, with Thos Sheevin as manager during rebuilding.
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Fountain Telephone Company
A. E. Strong
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co
Chicago
Toll Board
Schwin
Indiana
Simeon Sheerin
Louis Hollweg
Indianapolis
Thos, Sheevin
Work begins on Indianapolis Crawfordsville traction line
Work has started on the traction line between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville. The surveyed route passes through the area, and is the most likely line to be built.
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Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Graduation styles of white goods and laces on display
The newest and most dainty styles of white goods and rich embroideries and laces are shown in Covington. Perfect commencement dresses can be had at our store by J. Los.
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Covington
J. Los
Trains 7 and 24 Restored on Sunday by Wabash
The Wabash Railroad restored trains number 7 and 24 this Sunday the 6th. Small towns had complained they could not reach desired destinations, showing how greatly the service was missed by residents.
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The
Wabash
Fountain County Debt Stated at $10,000 in 1905
The state statistician reports Fountain County ended 1905 with a debt of $10,000. The figure reflects the county’s financial position at year end as released in the recent report.
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Fountain
Fountain County
Merchandize for Commencement Exercises
Graduates are advised to call on us for suitable commencement merchandise. Our stock in that line is complete with lowest prices and generous discounts.
Warren County School Child Enumeration Declines
The Warren county tally of school children this year reaches 2997, down from 3085 last year, a drop of 88. This continues a trend of decreasing youth in the county, after earlier counts approaching 4000.
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Warren County
Lightning Kills Hogs in Thunder Storm Near City
A thunder storm Tuesday evening killed six hogs weighing about a thousand pounds for Nelson E. Ross, southeast of the city. Lightning struck within twenty feet of the barn housing twelve horses, harness, and a large quantity of hay, as reported by Hoopeston Chronicle.
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Nelson E. Ross
Hoopeston Chronicle
Truant Officer Elected by County Board of Education
The County Board of Education elected I. J. Duncan as Truant officer after two ballots. Duncan, about 35, a Fountain Schools former principal, defeated Alfred Parker and Warren Bowers for the post. He is a respected teacher with Davis township roots and will serve the county.
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County Board of Education
Alfred Parker
Mellett
Warren Bowers
Hillsboro
I. J. Duncan
Fountain
Olliver
Parker
Bowers
Duncan
Ld J.,.duncan
Fountain Schools
Davis Township
Gravel Pit To Open As Wabash Shovel Moves In
Danville reports the Wabash steam shovel will shift to Attica Friday with a large gravel pit opening the next day. A sizable crew and extra trains will supply gravel for months while the line recovers from neglected roadbeds and coal loading delays.
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Danville
East Decatur
Services at Christain Church in Veedersburg
O S Reed of Veedersburg will preach at the Christain church next Sunday afternoon. Bible school begins at 9:50 a.m. Junior C K at 2:00 p.m. Senior C K at 6:50 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited.
Methodist Services and Classes with Sermon Titles
Bible School held at 280 with preaching at 1040 on Sabbath morning on The Untrodden Path and the Guiding Ark. Epworth League meets Sabbath evening at 6 30 with Miss Mable Prather 1st Vice President and preaching at 7 30 on The gyration Between Doctrine, plus special music for all services.
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Bible School
Epworth League
Mable Prather
New County Atlas Completed By County Officials
The County Commissioners authorized Auditor Bell to commission M. D. Martin and Edward Parish to prepare a new county atlas. The finished atlas, costing 3500, replaces an old wrecked plat book once costing 2200. The work, verified from 1884, is praised as a superior up-to-date model. Credit is given to the commissioners Auditor Martin Perry for foresight and skill.
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D. M. Martin and Edward Parish
Martin
Perry
Big Four Builds Fast Coal Loading Structure at Hillsboro
The Big Four railroad completed a trackside structure at Hillsboro to coal engines rapidly and cheaply. The structure, resembling an elevator, has engines pass beneath and load from chutes, enabling loading in under a minute with a capacity of five hundred tons.
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Big Four Railroad
Hillsboro
Gibson Rhodes Tie The Knot In Georgetown Home
A quiet home wedding occurred at the bride’s daughter’s residence in Georgetown Illinois at high noon on April 29. Cyuinmpbell Gibson of Danville and Mrs Melissa Rhode of Georgetown were married with Rev Moorman officiating. They will be at home after May 10 at 1105 Bowman Avenue Danville. Mrs Rhode lived much of her life in East Warren and has many friends and relatives to congratulate the couple.
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Ona Nelson
Georgetown
Miinois
Cyuinmpbell Gibson
Danville
Ill
Melissa Rhode
Moorman
Bowman Avenue
Rhode
East Warren
May Festival Program Correction In Store Ad
The May Festival program misnamed the store supervisor in Mrs. W Geane’s advertisement. E C Hamilton was listed. the correct name should be Clifford Bivans who supervised and looked after the work.
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W. Geane
E. C. Hamilton
Clifford Bivans
Mr. Hameston
Special bargains on Saturday on The Leader's Opening Sale
The Leader promotes Saturday as the final day of its opening sale with limited-time bargains and storewide discounts. Shoppers are urged to visit for special pricing on furniture appliances and clothing.
Third Annual May Festival May Hitch Program
The May Festival runs 16th and 18th with lectures by Dr. E A Schell on Ben Hur and Dr C W Winchester president of Taylor University, plus a world wonders talk and a major musical program featuring Covington Attica Williamsport artists and harpist Sig Giuseppe Murone. Season tickets are 16 cents and single tickets 25 cents, limited seating.
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E. A. Schell
Ben Hur
C.W. Winchester
Taylor University
Covington
Mrs. York
Verna Glascock
Marie Bryant
Bertha Towey
Adda Clifton
Blossom Board
Alma Patton
Ora Livengood
Fred Bell
Fred Layton
Loyal
One Hundred Patterns in Vallaces J. Loeb’s Stores
A brief feature lists a collection of patterns available across Vallaces J. Loeb’s stores. The article highlights diverse fabrics and prints, noting price points and the broad appeal of in stock seasonals.
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Vallaces J. Loeb’s
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McKinley
Brewer
Mother Drake
Jacob Peters
Kentuck
J. Loeb’s
A. R. Encampment
Republican Call
Commissioners Court
Raymond Palmbeach and
Lois B. Hill
Arthur D. McClure and
Louise Phillips
Sylvester E. Hamilton, and
Della E. Lewis
Frank Haughee
Nellie McLain
William W. Gibson and
Lelia Fay
Fountain Tele
Be&t
New Wabash Trains
Carter Veterinary
A. B. Carter
Ontario Veterinary College
Carter
Coles
Edgar Counties
Illinois
Christain Church
Methodist Church Services
Gibson-Rhodes
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