Danville Woman Whips Covington Widow in Public Scuffle
A Danville woman allegedly trailed her husband’s Covington sweetheart and roped her with a rawhide in a dramatic afternoon confrontation. The incident, tied to a piano dealer husband, drew no arrests as the local marshal noted no complaint. The tale, split between Danville and Covington accounts, ends with both sides presented for public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Danville
Illinois
A'S
Epworth League District Convention Set for Hillsboro
The Epworth League plans its district convention in Hillsboro likely the first week of June. About eighty delegates are expected for a two day gathering at the M E Church with speeches devotional services and business sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Hillsboro
Covington
Hilsboro League
M. E. Church
Supt. H S Kiufman Visited Laurel With Family
Supt H S Kiufman spent part of last week in Laurel Dakota with his family and relatives.
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H S. Kiufman
Laurel
Dod
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by Clerk Madden
The past week saw several marriage licenses issued. Artie Crowelland and Clara Moyer paired, Theron V. Green with Patline Sullivan, and Birton Teegarden with Alice KE, Vail.
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Clerk Madden
Artie Crowelland
Clara Moyer
Theron V. Green
Patline Sullivan
Birton
Fine Home Burned Near Newtown
The fine farm residence of Samuel Rice, south of Newtown, burned to the ground Monday forenoon from a defective flue. The household goods were saved. The building was fairly new and among the county’s best farm houses and was insured. Mr Rice is trustee of Rich and township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rice
Newtown
Ree
Rich and Township
Best Quality Men Suits at J Lineb Stores
The J Lineb stores offer ready made men suits described as best quality. Shoppers are invited to view range of styles and sizes for immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lineb’s
Methodist Services Move to Presbyterian Church
The pope of Covington notes a change in preaching venue for Sunday as Covington trustees invite Methodist services to be held in the Presbyterian church. Elderly parishioners face stairs at the courthouse, and June first will mark the Methodist church’s first service after varnish drying of seats.
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Covington
Presbyterian Church
Court House
Methodist Church
Local Circuit Court Sets New Appeals and Divorces
Four new appeal cases against county commissioners in license disputes include Ros Smith William Ford Charles Hinds and Charles Crowley. Civil actions include Solomon Livengood Sr. versus Francis May et al and Vila Gircer versus Joshua Warner for divorce. Ida Seigler sues Elmer Seigler for divorce. Ste Harvester Co versus Harry Barce on debt. Mary Martin granted divorce from James Martin on incompatibility and lack of support after Saturday trial.
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Ros Smith
Wm. Ford
Charles Hinds
Charles Crowley
Board of County Commissioners
Solomon Livengood, Sr
Francis May
Vila Gircer
Joshua War-ner
Ste’ Harvester Co
Harry Barce
Mary Martin
James Martin
Horrific Train Wreck Kills 35 Shriners
A special Southern Pacific train carrying 145 Shriners and families from Buffalo and Reading, bound home from Los Angeles, derailed near Honda California after striking a defective switch. Thirty five were killed instantly, over twenty injured. bodies transported to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles
Shriners
Ismalia Temple
Buffalo
Rajah Temple
Reading
Honda
Pacific Beach
Flinders
San Luis Obispo
Coroners Jury Finds Faulty Equipment Caused Honda Wreck
In San Luis Obispo on May 14 the coroner's jury concluded the Honda wreck on Saturday afternoon was caused by defective equipment from the Southern Pacific Railway company.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal
Honda
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Forty Days Sleep In Kansas City Trains
T C Webster, taken from an eastbound train here on April 2, has slept for forty days straight in hospital. Doctors diagnose acute melancholia. Webster, 60, was traveling from Horseshoe Bend Idaho to Gainesville Georgia.
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Kansas City
T. C. Webster
City Hospital
Webster
Horseshoe Bend
Idaho
Gainesville
Heir to Spanish Throne Born in Madrid
News of the male succession for Spain spread nationwide as a son was born yesterday to Queen Victoria. The infant and queen are reported to be doing well and celebrations continue across the country.
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Madrid
Spain
Queen Victoria
Ex-Justice of the Peace Sheets Charged in Embezzlement
Indianapolis May 13 Harry B Sheets former justice of the peace has been arrested in connection with a graft probe and charged with embezzlement of state funds in the local courts investigation.
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Indianapolis
Justice of the Peace
Harry B. Sheets
Preaching at Wabash Chapel by Rev A J Nugent
Rev A J Nugent from Knoxville Tennessee will preach at Wabash Chapel south of the city on Sunday morning and evening May 26. All are invited to attend these services.
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A. J. Nugent
Knoxville, Tenn
Wabash Chapel
Memorial Sermon by Rev. J. H. Palmer May 26
The G. A. R. post has chosen the Rev J H Palmer to deliver the memorial sermon Sunday May 26. Services will be held at the Presbyterian church and all are invited to attend.
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J. H. Palmer
G. A. R. Post
Presbyterian Church
Davis Graduates Promised Quality Class of Davis
Trustee Shultz of Davis visited the town last Monday and praised the graduating class as one of the best. Pupil scores include Robt Funk 92, Julia Ritchey 91, Any Funk 8, Archie Carlson 87, Jiao Sma 16, Marion Alendoff 74.
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Trustee Shultz
Davis
Robt Funk
Julia Ritchey
Any Funk
Archie Carlson
Jiao Sma
Marion Alendoff
Methodist Church Services This Sunday
Sabbath School in the court room at 9 30 Sunday morning. Preaching at the Presbyterian church in place of the court room. Morning subject The Palace Spider at 10 45. Evening sermon The Day of Pentecost at 7 40. Epworth League at 6 30.
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Presbyterian Church
Indiana Soldier Swan Killed Rebel General at Mill Springs
James Swan of the 10th Indiana died at Crawfordsville on Tuesday. He helped at Mill Springs Kentucky on January 19 1862 by shooting Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer. Controversy over who fired the fatal shot was settled by Gen Manson who asked Swan to attempt the shot. Swan was buried in Fowler.
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James Swan
Crawfordville
10Th
Indiana
Batle
Mill Springs
Felix Zollicoffer
Zollicoffer
Col
Speed S. Fry
Manson
Swan
Fowler
Attorney Cox Clarifies Board Liquor License Decision
The article explains County Attorney Cox and partners represented applicants and remonstrators in denying a liquor license. Cox states the piece misrepresented his position, noting his role as legal advisor to the board and that his input was a legal construction, not a personal belief. Fine lace curtains. M. Boord
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Board of Commissioners
Cox
Jones & Allen
W.N White
M Cox
S H Minor Honored by Governor Folk in Missouri Sanitarium Board
S H Minor formerly of Aurora Mo has been appointed as a member of the Mt Vernon Tuberculosis Sanitarium Board of Managers by Governor Folk. The honor came unsolicited and pleases Covington friends of the former Aurora resident.
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Aurora Argus
Aurora
S. H. Minor
Mt. Vernon (Mo
Folk
Minor
Covington
Robbins Acquitted in Shawnee Cruelty Case
The circuit court trial of the State against Mrs. C Robbins of Shawnee township for cruelly treating Bessie Spalding concluded with a jury verdict at about 5 P M Tuesday acquitting the defendant after a fiercely contested case with witnesses from the neighborhood.
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C. Robbins
Shawnee Township
Bessie Spalding
Investigation Delays Mark Case Against Ex-Auditor Ferguson
The Ferguson case is postponed to the September term. No new suits filed. Charley Lockhart reviews books with ex-treasurer H C Martin and Samuel Clark with deputy Ora Clark. A lengthy, steady court grind is expected with potential delays from litigation. Time is trusted to ease the process.
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Ferguson
Charley Lockhart
H. C. Martin
Samuel Clark
Ora Clark
Wanted Price in Huntington County after arrest
Sheriff of Huntington County pursued James W. Price after his capture by Deputy Twiddy. Price agreed to go with deputies and was to be delivered by O. P. Lewis. He traveled Tuesday night with attorney Perry, claiming a patent right sale and a note, though details of the note and sale sparked legal trouble.
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Huntington County
James W. Price
Price
Twiddy
O. P. Lewis
Hardesty
Perry
Huntington
Blind Tiger Case Ends in Acquittal in Covingto n
Special Judge William Cox presided over the Blind Tiger case against Harry Howell with Fletcher Martin and O. P. Lewis. Evidence showed they were found drinking in Charles Bergdahl's tailor shop at 2:30 after midnight. beers and whiskies taken and bottles empty. The court ruled no law was violated and freed Howell, marking the first case under Covington’s new Blind Tiger law.
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Harry Howell
William Cox
Heath
Fletcher Martin
O. P. Lewis
Chas
Night Watch
Geta
Death of Anna Wilson Funston at Cass county farm
Mrs. Anna Wilson Funston aged 24 died at her Cass county farm home on Wednesday night after a brief illness. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Wilson of the township, part of a large family. She leaves a young husband and many relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday morning with interment in Logansport cemetery.
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Anna Wilson Funston
Cass County
Winfield Wilson
Logansport
Unknown body found near new Wabash bridge
A lad from Williamsport found a body in the drift near the mouth of Shawnee at the new Wabash River bridge. The remains were missing the head arms and one leg, with a nearly new shoe as a clue. Authorities think the body floated downriver during high water and had drift and sand covering it. Corner Priam investigated then handed the body to an Attica undertaker.
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Nan
Wabash River
Shawnee
Williamsport
Corner Priam
Attica
May Festival in Covington Showcases Local and Visiting Talent
The May Festival or Chautauqua was staged Tuesday to Thursday evenings at the Presbyterian church. Inventive program with Italian harpist Signor Guiseppe Marone and others from Williamspost, Indianapolis, and Danville plus notable local performers. Rev. J. H. Palmer organized and managed the event, moving venues due to repairs, and the proceeds funded church aids.
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Presbyterian Church
Covington
Signor
Guiseppe Marone
Leonard DeBoard
Albert Hurlstone
Methodist Church
Claas
Palmer
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Ida Seigler
Elmer Seigler
Commissioners Court
Will B. Paul
Weelersburg
Crawford
J. L. Peters
J. Douglas Hippie
H. K. Gutdeman
A. L. Roth
Gilbert Steffe
William W. Essick
Brumbach
George N. Hagerman
Benjamin Stoltz
Harrison R. Hendel
Mary C. Ivins
Oliver F. Kauffman
Harry G. Miller
Snyder
Thomas J. Brumbach
Miss Stoltz
Dther
Methodist Church Services
Epworth
Attorney Cox
M. Boord
S.H. Minor
Mattie Robbins
Anna Wilson
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