Three Saloon Closures Mark Election Day Observance
In Covington on election day only three of eleven saloons closed as required while others stayed open or operated at back doors. City officers ignored enforcement, with some patrons tipped off and a brewing company attorney consulted, suggesting law adherence varied by establishment.
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Martin Hill
Flavius Shank
Frank Skinner
Chance Vickery
John Miller
John Morarity
Woolen & Woolen
Indianapolis
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Veedersburg Horse Show Set for May 27
Veedersburg announces its annual horse show will take place Saturday May 27 with a full day of equestrian displays and exhibits. An elaborate fireworks and band concert will conclude the evening, making a day and night of entertainment.
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Veedersburg
High School Presents Sheridan Play Rivals May Thirty First
The school will stage Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan on May 31. Sheridan a Dublin born Irishman educated in England wrote this lively 1775 comedy ridiculing sentimentality. The work flourished through the years aided by its witty dialogue and vibrant characters. It was a favorite of the late actor Joseph Jefferson.
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Sheridan
Covent Garden
London
An Irshman
Dublin
Ireland
England
Joseph Jefferson
Independent Telephone marks sixth anniversary celebration
An Indianapolis News editorial notes The Independent Telephone company celebrated its sixth anniversary with feasting and speeches in Indianapolis. The event featured community remarks and a display of local business advancement during May 1905.
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Indianapolis News
Independent Telephone People
Indianapolis
S P Sheerin Praised For Leading Great Public Service
The piece lauds rapid development and public service, praising S P Sheerin as the active directing force behind a large enterprise. Last night he received congratulations and commendation from those who know his achievement, with sincere appreciation and wishes for his long life and prosperity.
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S. P. Sheerin
Florist Burgoyne Injured in Danville Residence Incident
R L Burgoyne a Danville florist collided his wagon with a home while passing M L Stanton’s residence. He tripped on the load causing injury to his foot and leg as horses were restrained by Mr Stanton and Mr Farr. Burgoyne rode the first train home for treatment.
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R. L., Burgoyne
Danville
M. L. Stanton
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Farr
Mr. Burgoyne
Colts Rally Past Foster Halft Club 6 to 5
Hunter's Colts defeated their old rivals Foster halft club 6 to 5 last Sunday in a sharp showing. The Covington team, in good form, invited larger clubs such as Danville Cayuga Crawfordsville or Indianapolis to come learn the national game.
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Hunter’s Colts
Foster Halft
Covington Bunch
Danville
Cayuga
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Lost Forty Cave Report Attracts Town In Mystery
Report of a cave found near the Lost Fort y about 14 miles west of town drew crowds after mushroom hunters Omer Drake and W E McCrary uncovered two cellar rooms under a mound of earth. The rooms, ten feet square and linked by a crawling tunnel, contained a table and two chairs and bore a sign reading The devil's den He who enters here leaves all hope behind.
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Sandy
Kingman Star
Omer Drake
W. E. McCrary
Fighting Doctor Named Justice of the Peace at Wallace
Dr. C. A. Caplinger of Wallace is appointed justice of the peace, replacing town marshal Howard Davidson. Caplinger promises a stern, personal approach to wrongdoers. A Wallace court of inquiry will probe who threw a coal chunk through Caplinger’s window, while the local prosecutor pursues leads amid ongoing town feuds reported by the Indianapolis News.
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C. A. Caplinger
Wallace
Howard Davidson
Caplinger
Hillsboro Times
Colum
Indianapolis News
the News
Subsidy vote fails in township election
The subsidy referendum for Fountain Warren Traction Company failed as 563 of 922 voters cast ballots. Precinct totals: 168 of 250 with 75 yes 93 no. 158 of 248 with 75 yes 83 no. 123 of 191 with 47 yes 76 no. 114 of 233 with 50 yes 64 no. Overall anti subsidy margin 69. Authors Leoa Harman, James Bright and Walter Gray note undecided voters could have swung the result. Community events listed include sermons May 28, plays May 31, tennis in June, and June 2 commencement at M E church.
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Fountain Warren Traction Company
Leoa Harman
James Bright
Walter Gray
M. E. Church
Charles Parker
Cardiff
Methodist minister Schell urged to move to Boyle Heights
Rev. Edwin A. Schell, presiding elder of the Crawfordsville district, Northwest Indiana Conference, has received a call to the Boyle Heights Methodist church in California. He hesitates to relocate due to his mother Schell's ill father, and weighs the proposition amid family concerns.
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Edwin A. Schell
Crawfordsville
Northwest Indiana
Methodist Church
Boyle Heights
Cal
Mre. Schel
The Hutts Case Closed in Danville Suit
Mrs Martha Hutts sued the estate of Giles W Hutte for services during his last illness. The jury awarded 5 per week for 32 weeks. Mayor Jones and Attorney Hill defended for the plaintiff, with W E Livengood and O P Lewis for the defendants. The trial ran 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. verdict at 10 p.m. This is the Hutts first win after eleven prior circuit court suits.
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Danville
Martha Hutts
Giles W. Hutte
Mayor Jones
Hill
W E Livengood
O P Lewis
Annual Commencement Held at M E Church
The annual commencement of the city schools will be held Friday evening June 2 at the M E church. The class members include Clifford Gooding, Tula Cheney, Ellen Erickson, Rubama Dunlap, Isa Robb, Pearl Patterson, Andrew Campbell, William Dunlap, Edward Henessman, Bonnie Carwile, Walter Prather.
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M. E. Church
Clifford Gooding
Tula Cheney
Ellen Erickson
Rubama Dunlap
Isa Robb
Pearl Patterson
Andrew Campbell
William Dunlap
Edward Henessman
Bonnie Carwile
Walter Prather
May Festival at M. E. church closes with home concert
The Annual May Festival at the M. E. church featured lectures on Wednesday and Thursday night praised as worth the entire program. Tonight's concert closes and showcases local musicians, inviting all to attend.
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M. E
Citizens Discuss July Fourth Celebration in Covington
A meeting at the Mayor's office considered holding an old time Fourth of July celebration in Covington. Committees were appointed to report this evening, and their success will determine what will be done.
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Covington
Whickcar Retains Guardianship Of Children
Judge Rabb ruled that J Wesley Whickcar remains guardian of Abner B and Elsie J Whickcar siblings of his brother. Their mother remarried Guthrie and attempted to convert the children's property for removal to Texas. Whickcar will continue as guardian per the decision.
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J. Wesley Whickcar
Abner B
Elsie J. Whickcar
Guthrie
Texas
Rabb
J. W. Whickcar
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathies during a difficult time. Signed by William, Marcia, John M., Yeagy, and family.
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William K. Marcia
John M. Yeagy
DRAINAGE LAW SHAPES LOOMING COUNTY SURVEYOR BOON
The new drainage act shifts ditch repair oversight from township trustees to township surveyors. Surveyors may contract work to responsible bidders, with costs charged pro rata to affected property owners. Boone County surveyor George Carriger has expanded his force to meet the ensuing workload.
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Indiana
Boone
George Carriger
Memorial Day Proclamation From Governor Hanly Honors Fallen Heroes
Governor Hanly issued a Memorial Day proclamation praising soldiers who died for liberty and law. He urges a nationwide observance with closed offices, sacred remembrance, and tributes of music, flowers, and half mast flags on public buildings and homes.
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Hanly
Excursion Train From Indianapolis to Danville Ill
The Big Four announces an excursion from Indianapolis to Danville Illinois next Sunday. The train departs here at 9 47 a m with a round trip fare of 30 cents. Return train leaves Danville at 7 p m. An usual excursion to Indianapolis will also be offered.
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Big Four
Indianapolis
Danville
Ill
Covington Pressing Club Offers Home Service
Stop and Think. Clothes kept pressed one month for a dollar. Join us to keep looking neat. All goods delivered to your house by Covington Pressing Club on West Side of the Square.
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Covington
West Side of the Square
School Notes from Local Trustees and Faculty
Trustees Yount and Sullivan visited the schools last Friday afternoon. The lecture course for last year will fund a picture for the high school. Prof. Hall returns to duties. Miss Bonnie Carwile assists in the mathematics department this week. Miss Cohoe drills students evenings for Decoration Day. James Bright is the only senior never tardy or absent in four years. The Alumni Association plans the annual banquet on June 6, urging all Alumni to attend.
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Miss Cohoe
James Bright
Alumni Association
Hanly urges solemn Memorial Day observance statewide
Governor Hanly issues a Memorial Day proclamation urging closures of business and public observances. He calls for sacred remembrance through music and flowers to honor soldiers who saved the union and asks that frivolous amusements be set aside. Children should play a leading role to teach patriotism.
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Hanly
Memorial Day Proclamation Enforcement Warned
The governor issues a forceful proclamation urging nationwide observance of Memorial Day. He declares patriotic citizens should endorse the proper way to observe the holiday and expects general compliance.
Dr J Howard Myers to Open Georgetown Dental Office
Danville born Dr J Howard Myers, recent Indianapolis Dental College graduate, will open an office at Georgetown in the near future. He is a Covington High School alumnus and son of P Myers of North Franklin Street, a brother of Miss Vinnie Myers a local school teacher. The Danville Press notes Howard has many friends hoping for his successful practice.
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J. Howard Myers
Beautifying Grounds by Wabash Agent Richison
Richison converts depot grounds into a flower garden in the city replacing prior condition. Received many plants from Montpelia Ohio gardens and earns credit for the effort.
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Wabash
Richison
Montipelia
Unusual Visitor Rev. Erwin Thompson Attends Kingman Service
A colored gentleman and Primitive Baptist minister Rev. Erwin Thompson surprised Kingman residents by attending services at Cates Sunday and catching the afternoon train to Terre Haute for his homeward trip.
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Kingman
Erwin Thompson
Cates
Terre Haute
Bridge Worker Drowns From River Span Fall
Walter Redman of near Independence fell from the second span of the new Independence river bridge into the river around 5 pm Monday and drowned. High waters hinder recovery of the body.
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Walter Redman
Independence
Independence River
Eastern Star Chapter Holds Regular Meeting
The Eastern Star Chapter conducted its regular meeting on Monday night and followed with refreshments. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
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Eastern Star
Big Closing Out Sale At M Shesley Clothier
M Shesley the north side clothier and gents furnisher starts a mammoth reduction sale tomorrow May 20 at 9 a m. The ad promises astonishing prices on choice goods offered on short notice and urges quick action to take advantage before the sale ends.
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M. Shesley
North Side Clothier
Gents Furnisher
Kitty Smith Sues Over Libel Damages
Kitty Smith a 20 year old resident of South Whitley has hired counsel to sue the Wabash Times Star and the Marion Chronicle for libel and damages. The case centers on an article calling her a fraud and recounts her childhood loss of both arms. Her pamphlet based on her life and work was mailed to thousands with an autograph request for a silver quarter. Postal authorities found no law violation as offerings were voluntary.
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Kitty Smith
South Whitley
Wabash Times-Star
Marion Chronicle
Kittie
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