It Was Summertime in Dixie Land Song Hit
A 1910s advertisement claims Edwin Kendal wrote the popular song It Was Summertime in Dixie Land. It notes widespread demand, a predicted million copies, and mailing details from The Theatrical Music Supply Co in New York with a 25 cent price.
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Dixie Land
Edwin Kendal
Ateais
Amusic
Uper
United States
Theatrical Music Supply Co
4Th West 25Th Street
New York
Fountain County Sunday School Council Meet May 19 Veedersburg
Officers of the Fountain County Sunday School Association are urged to attend a council in Veedersburg on Thursday May 19 2004 at 10 oclock a m. Each township should send all officers to discuss business ahead of the state convention in Richmond January 21 22. Sunday schools should collect for State Sunday School Union Work on May 15 and report totals to the township president. A statistical report is required from each school and should be prepared if possible. Slanks may be obtained from D P Hettner Veedersburg or A P Burnside Covington by order of the secretary.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Richmond
D. P Hettner
A P Burnside
Covington
O Derof Seretary
Rural Route 4 set to begin June 1 1904 from Covington Indiana
The new rural route number 4 will start operation June 1 1904 with James H Yorke as carrier. The route runs from Covington southeast to Cooper bridge then through Orahood corner Keernes corner Tipton corner Cale corner Schwin corner Conover corner VanDorn corner Mallory corner to state road then back to Covington totaling 22 miles. It serves 15 square miles with 10 houses and a population of 010.
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James H Yorke
Carrier
Covington
Ind
Cooper Bridge
Orahood Corner
Keernes Corner
Tipton Corner
Cale Corner
Schwin Corner
Conover Corner
VanDorn Corner
Mallory Corner
State Road
Wabash R R Announces Low World’s Fair Fares
The Wabash R R cuts round trip tickets to the St Louis World’s Fair to 50 dollars with departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May through June. Tickets go on sale May 15 via the Wabash Line to Winona Lake and run until Sept 10, 15 day limit. Agent notices note Maurice Haas promoting bargains in this issue.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Wabash R. R
Mit
Winona Lake
Knickerbocker
Home Seekers Excursion by Iowa Central Railway
Home seekers excursion tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays each month from the Iowa Central Railway to destinations in the north west south and southeast at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid twenty one days with stopovers allowed. Contact agents or A. B. Cutts Minneapolis for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
A. B. Cutts
G. Pp
T. A
Minneapolis, Minn
Mrs Hannah Thompson Dead After Long Illness in Crawfordsville
Mrs Hannah Nebeker Thompson died April 25 1904 at her son in law F M Dices home after a lingering illness. Born February 6 1821 in Fountain County she was the youngest daughter of Judge Lucas Nebeker a western Indiana pioneer. She married William Thompson in 1841 who died in 1877. Surviving are Mrs F M Dice and Charles Nebeker Thompson. two children died in infancy and one at age 10. A longtime Methodist, she spoke of faith and reunion with loved ones. Funeral held in Covington with services at Mrs Dices residence led by Rev W F Switzer.
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Hannah Nebeker Thompson
F. M. Dice
Crawfordsville Journal
Lucas Nebeker
Indiana
Fountain County
William Thompson
Crawfordsville
Charles Nebeker Thompson
Indianapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sue
St. John
Mrs Dice
Covington
W. F. Switzer
State license applicants to be identified for exams
County Superintendent J. M. Wilkey follows State Superintendent F. A. Cotton in requiring that every license applicant be identified. Examinations will be held at the City School Building Covington Indiana on the last Saturday of each of the first eight calendar months.
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J. M. Wilkey
F. A. Cotton
Covington
Indiana
Wilkey
Fountain County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm Oath 1886
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes the oath in Toledo Ohio on December 6, 1886. Cure taken internally claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. asks for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Glerson
J. Cheney
Sil.co
National Medical Institute
Claax Sr
Guicaco
MLL
Farm Lands Along The Minneapolis St Louis Line
For home or investment the best farm lands in the northwest lie along The Minneapolis St Louis Railroad line. Good soil climate and people, with rising values. Low excursion rates from Iowa Central and Minneapolis St Louis Railroads. Four particular addresses: G. P. Avs.
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Minneapolis, St. Louis R. R
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Reliable Treatment by Dr Fsith Optician in Covington
Dr Fsith, an optician who visits Covington every Friday and may be found at the Tremont, has fitted glasses for many of the citys leading residents. All work guaranteed and customers are urged to have eye troubles addressed promptly.
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Dr. Fsith
Optician
Covington
Tremont
East
Wabash Railroad Excursion Offers Fair Tickets
Wabash Railroad announces an excursion starting April 25 and running to December 15 with daily tickets to the World’s Fair. Fare options include 15 day for $5.00, 65 day for $3.20, and a season ticket at $10.00. For details contact the Wabash ticket office.
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Louis
Wabash Ticket Office
Que Minute Couga Cure Promises Lung Strength
Mrs. G. E. Fenner of Marion reports severe cough and weight loss but says One Minute Cough Cure cured the cough and strengthened her lungs, restoring health. Four bottles allegedly ended the illness. Sold by J. P. Buckner.
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G. E. Fenner
Marion
J. P. Buckner
Visit Springfield and Queen City of the Ozarks on Frisco access
An OCR fragment promotes visiting Spring ay in the Queen City of the Ozarks with easy access to St. Louis Harpers City and Memphis. It notes Springfield population about 25 000 and Frisco System offers low rates for inventors and visitors inviting inquiries to S A Bupies Gerers Agertt Passeneer Dept at the Frisco Central Building in St Louis.
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Queen City
Ozarks
St. Louis
Harpers City
Memphis
Springfield
Aupun S.A. Bu
Gerers Agertt Passeneer Department
Fisco System
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Lee Allen
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Dallas Co
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DDR. Miles Medical Co., Laboratories
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