Body of Young Harrington Identified At Four Miles From Attica
The LaFayette Journal reports the body found at the Shawnee river mouth, four miles from Attica, is young Harrington. Identified by his brother Tim Harrington, the remains show extensive decay with missing limbs. Tim Harrington Sr. and Daniel Harrington were linked to a prior river incident when Dan disappeared from a steamer near Goose Island. Insurance on Daniel’s life, denied before, becomes payable now that death is established.
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Young Harrington
Fountain County
Wabash River
Attica
Temple Leaming
Williamsport
Qne
Cotting
Tim Harrington
Mr. Harrington
Tim
Daniel Harrington
Igui
Lafayette
Gooseisland
German National Park
Dan
Harrington
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Daniel
Ready to Wear for All at J Loeb's Stores
Readymade wear for men, women and children highlighted as the largest assortment at J Loeb's Stores. Shoppers can find a wide range of sizes and styles in a single bright inventory display.
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J. Loeb’s
Mound Township Trustees Schedule Solo Commencement at Benson Chapel
Trustee John Fields of Mound township announces a standalone commencement at Benson Chapel on Wednesday evening June 1. Graduates include Newton Gahan Newell Gahan and Viola P Taylor. The small class promises an attractive program and further notices will follow.
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John Fields
Mound Township
Benson Chapel
Newton Gahan
Newell Gahan
Viola P. Taylor
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Covington Saloons Count Mismatched in Chronicle
The Hoopeston Chronicle claims Covington has no saloons after recent commissioner action, but the paper misreports by about a dozen. It lists four Covington and two Veedersburg saloons, yet signs show ten in Covington and six in Veedersburg, with Attica at thirteen.
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The
Hoopeston Chronicle
Covington
Chronicle
Veedersburg
Attica
Death of Lorena Redman in Danville Illinois
Lorena Redman born May 19 1852 in Fountain County Indiana died May 18 1907 at St Elizabeth Hospital Danville Illinois after a long illness. She was the wife of Wm Redman and sister of Harvey Redden of this city. She leaves a niece a nephew and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from Daniel Redden's residence North Third Street this city Monday at 10 Elder A G Harvey officiating with interment in Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Lorena Redman
Fountain County
Ind
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Danville
Christ
Wm. Redman
Harvey Redden
Daniel Redden
North Third Street
This City
A.G. Harvey
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Buckner Drug Store Switch Brings Thomas E Rainier In
Buckner Drug Store sold to Thomas E Rainier a registered pharmacist formerly with Hodges Drug Co. Rainier, recently in Pineville trade, takes charge amid strong local endorsement. Dr Buckner to retire briefly as M Boord urges patronage.
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Lee Allen
Indianapolis
C. N. Hamstone
Goodland
Buckner Drug
Thomas E Rainier
Pinevillage
Rainier
Hodges Drug Company
Kingman
Mr. Rainier
Dr. Buckner
Wabash Files Record Mortgage of 200 Million Dollars
A Wabash Railroad Company mortgage for 200 million dollars was filed last Thursday, the largest in the county. The instrument covers property in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska and consolidates prior loans into a fifty year note at 4 percent. The goal is to upgrade lines and equipment, with speculation the financing could enable the Terre Haute extension.
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The
Wabash Railroad Company
Recorder Spinning
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Illnis
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
Spring Hat Sale at the Leader Millinery
Our millinery department offers a big reduction on hats for spring. If you need a new spring hat now is the time to buy at The Leader.
Troy Township Commencement Held At Salem Church
The Troy township schools held their annual commencement at Salem church on May 18. Eleven graduates were honored including Ralph E. Weber Ruby Clawson Ira A. Coffing Riley M. Martin Lulu Zeigler Roy S. Hunt Guy C. Holroyd Edna Wilson Fletcher C. Coffing Ruth Baldwin and Josie Hershberger. Professor Aley of the State University delivered the class address on Practical Education to a crowded audience. The event featured music by the Youngblood quartet and drew praise from Trustee C. D. Smith and teachers for promoting youth education.
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Ralph E. Weber
Ruby Clawson
Ira A. Coffing
Riley M. Martin
Lulu Zeigler
Roy S. Hunt
Guy C. Holroyd
Edna Wilson
Fletcher C. Coffing
Ruth Baldwin
J.osie Hershberger
Aley
State University
Smallpox Case Reported in Covington
Esquire Martin develops a light case of variola in Covington, a quarantine is set, and health officer Spinning notes no further danger. Equire George Marin, a mis-spelled name, is the patient with Mrs. and Mr. Martin under home quarantine. An immune caretaker, Isaac Harber, handles the patient.
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George Marin
Dr. Hicks
Isaac Harber
Martin
Mrs. Marti
Mrs. Martin
Mr. Martin
Coffing Store Sells to Danford for White County Land
O M Coffing closed a deal with John Danford of Wolcott exchanging his buggy harness and store stock plus several horses for eighty acres of land northwest of Wolcott in White county. Danford will move the stock to White county to retail.
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QO. M. Coffing
John Danford
Wocott
Sone
Wolcott
White County
See Our Yard Wide Black Silk by Spence Smith and Spenc
Fragmentary notice notes a yard wide black silk fabric marketed by Spence, Smith and Spenc with unclear details. The text mentions the product and the firms but lacks dates or pricing information.
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Spence, Smith & Spenc
Coal Mine Opens on Eva Nave Land Near Attica
A coal mine on Mrs Eva Nave’s land two miles south of Attica on Nave’s branch will be opened this season. The shaft slopes into the hillside and strikes a 28 inch coal vein, easy to work and expected to be profitable. An earlier attempt yielded a 15 inch vein but shaft depth limited output.
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Eva Nave
Attica
Nave
Window Shades Offered in All Sizes at Loeb's Stores
J Loeb's Stores advertise window shades in every size to fit homes and offices. Customers can choose from a range of styles and colors with pricing details likely posted in-store.
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J. Loeb’s
Covington and Southwestern Rail Road Bond Contract Recorded
A contract for sale of bonds and road construction between Covington & Southwestern Railroad Company and Collins Construction Company of Chicago was recorded. Bonds total 1,250,000 with authorization to sell 275,000 to fund construction from Covington to Coal Creek, to be completed within a set period. The railroad transfers controlling interest to the construction company for mortgage purposes, signaling imminent financing and progress on the line.
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Covington & Southwestern Railroad Company
Collins Construction Company
Chicago
Covington
Coil Creek
Covington Shows Largest Line of Silks and Dress Goods
The department displays the biggest assortment of silks dress goods and wash fabrics in Covington, promising wide choice and fashionable options for shoppers this season.
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Covington
Commencement Week Gala at Local High School
Commencement events run all week starting with a Baccalaureate service Sunday at 3:30 at the Presbyterian church led by Pres McIntosh of Wabash College. Class day is Wednesday May 20 at 3 p.m. in the Assembly Room with a program of history poems and songs. A play by the seniors is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the courthouse titled A Scrap of Paper with tickets 25 cents and 35 cents for reserved seats. Diplomas will be awarded Friday evening with Dr John P D John delivering the oration. The graduating class is expected to be the largest yet.
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Clok
Presbyterian Church
Pres. McIntosh
Wabash College
Court House
John P. D. John
de Pauw University
John
Covington
Our Corsets Guaranteed by Spence Smith and Spence
Spence Smith and Spence guarantee corsets sold to customers, offering assurance of quality and fit. No additional details available.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
May Festival Honors From Covington Community
The Rev Palmar of the Methodist church thanks participants and helpers in Covington for the May Festival. The work was of the highest order and locals congratulate the talent. Williamsport ladies receive praise for assistance and Mrs Hilderstand is highlighted for excellent work. harpist enjoyed by all.
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Palmar
Methodist Church
Republican
Covington
Williamsport
Hilderstand
G A R Post 4 Meeting Called for Memorial Day Prep
Notice invites Covington residents to meet in the court room on Saturday evening May 25 at 7 30 to finish Memorial day arrangements. Committees should be ready to report. Signed Be. W. Heath and A. G. Harvey, secretary. Also notes James Gookins and trustees J Ladlow of Veedersburg were in town Monday for business.
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Covington
BE. W. Heath
Chen
A. G. Harvey
Sec
James Gookins
J. Ladlow
Veedersburg
Indiana G A R encampment opens in Fort Wayne with pageant
Fort Wayne May 23 Indiana department G A R opens its state encampment with a public reception at the courthouse rotunda. Department Commander Brown Mrs Waugh president of the Woman s Relief Corps and Mrs Browning president of the Ladies of the G A R attend in public. A grand military pageant features fourteen Indiana national guard companies a full regiment of the Uniform Rank K P in line. Schools are dismissed so children may view the event.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana Department of the
Fornally
Brown
Waugh
Woman's Relief Corps
Browning
G. A
Indiana National Guard
K. of P
Grand Army
Barr Street
Two Boilers Explode in Clay City Plant Fatalities Reported
In Clay City Indiana on May 22 two boilers at the Clay City Electric Light company exploded killing fireman Ralph Travis aged eighteen and teamster John Swinger along with his horse team. The blast wrecked the brick engine room damaged nearby homes and a machine shop with property loss estimated at ten thousand dollars.
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Clay City
Ind
Clay City Electric Light Company
Ralph Travis
John Swinger
Nickey
Electric Light
Whitecaps Attack Marshal in Elletsville Incident
Bloomington Indiana May 17 report describes seven masked men abducting Marshal Luther Oden at midnight at his home near Elletsville seven miles north of Bloomington. They bound him to a tree and confiscated village jail keys while flogging Oscar Morris twenty six son of a noted citizen. Morris and others jailed after dice game fined the father refused to pay the fine prompting further arrests expected.
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Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
L Ellettsville
Luther Oden
Oscar Morris
Young Morris
Morris
New Rebekah Officers Named in Indiana Daughters Meeting
Indianapolis May 22 The annual Daughters of Rebekah of Indiana elected officers including President Louise Longjahr Lebanon Vice President Artie Andrews Lafayette Guardian Amnetta Brehm Noblesville Secretary Oro E Norris Crawfordsville Treasurer Hettie McClary Dale and trustees William King Duvall Anna Brautigan.
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Rebekah
Indianapolis
Daughters of Rebekah of
Indiana
Louise Longjahr
Vebanon
Artie Andrews
Lafayette
Amnetta Brehm
Noblesville
Oro E. Norris
Crawfordsville
Hettie McClary
Dale
William King
Duvall
Anna Brautigan
Shot Man Kills Woman Then Shoots Self in Indianapolis
Charles R. Lewis, a structural iron worker, shot and killed Anna Easton, twenty two, at an illegal house on West Maryland Street and then shot himself in the temple. He lies unconscious at City Hospital. Police have not yet determined a motive.
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Indianapolis
Charles R. Lewis
Anna Easton
West Maryland Street
Shot Kills Friend by Mistake in Indiana Letters Threats
In South Bend Indiana on May 18 Harry Toms of New Paris shot and killed Ragtag Paul his beet friend after receiving an anonymous threatening letter. Toms claimed he did not know his victim and Paul died at the scene. In Brookston Indiana on May 20 Harry Price aged twenty one shot himself to death amid domestic troubles.
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South Bend
Ind
Harry Toms
New Paris
Ragtag
Paul
Toms
Paul Yets
Brookston
Harry Price
Scott Price
Shoes and Oxfords the Very Latest Burton Al
Readable items note the latest footwear updates with emphasis on Burton style oxfords and shoes. The short blurb highlights new trends and fashion choices for wearers seeking modern silhouettes.
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Crawford
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