Robbery conviction sends Hugheys to state prison
The State v Robert Hughey and two others ended with a guilty verdict for burglary in the Hathaway robbery. Sentences ranged ten to twenty years the elder Hughey, his son Zaney, and Ham Tlays were moved to Michigan City and Jeffersonville prisons as Judge Schoonover ordered. All maintaining innocence, they faced transport this week amid jury names and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughey
Zaney Hughey
Hays
Jon Hathaway
Fulton Township
Return
Schoonover
Zainey
Michigan City
Ham Tlays
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Hughey
Twiddy
Jack Franklin
Pendleton
Kentucky
Hathaway
Smith Emster
Foreman
Samuel Edwards
Valey Long
Billy Hunt
George P
Honors For Richland At National Corn Exposition
Fred Palin of Richland township won seventh place in the yellow corn category at the National Corn Exposition in Chicago last week. The competition was brisk and the award reflects well on Richland township and Mr Palin as a corn raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Palin
Newtown
Chicago
Richland Township
Mr. Palin
United States
Ledger reports Shawnee grade limited by funds at 34 ft bluff approach
The Attica Ledger notes Warren County commissioners allocated 2600 dollars for a Shawnee grade from the Fountain county side to the bluff but the project will only cover about 300 feet from the bridge. The 34 foot height requires an 8.9 percent grade and the rest of the route remains unfunded.
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Fountain County
Warren County
Wilmer Gemmer
Williamsport
Merchants Association of
Attica Ledger
Artman to Speak on Temperance in Covington
Judge Artman, famed temperance advocate, will lecture against licensing saloons in Covington on Sunday November 17. Weather permitting he will speak at 2 p.m. in the courthouse yard. otherwise in the county courtroom. A large audience is expected and all interested in temperance are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Artman
Court House
Jas Adams Dies in Detroit Following Pneumonia
James Adams, noted conductor on the Wabash and brother in law of Will B Reed and Mrs J A Braday of Attica, died at his Detroit home Wednesday night of last week from pneumonia. Relatives think the illness came on quickly as they had no prior notice. Adams was well known in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Adams
Will B. Reed
J. A. Braday
Attica
Detroit
Mr. Adams
Flowers for Captain Walker’s Mother Funeral Flower Tribute
Police officers and city workers donated to a large collection of flowers for the casket of Mrs. Eli Walker mother of Captain Walker. Newspaper staff and Captain Walker’s friends contributed a wreath. The floral offering arrived late due to an Express Service delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Walker
Captain Walker
Danville Press
American Express
Pioneer Woman Dies at Daughter's Home Near Covington
Mrs. Maria Jane Walker a county pioneer died at her daughter Mrs. Wm Yerkes home six miles south of Covington shortly after midnight Thursday. She was born April 5 1836 and died October 24 1907 at age 71 years 1 month 19 days. Immediate cause congestive lungs. She leaves eight children seven surviving: Mrs. Henry Ramser Mrs. Wm Yerkes Chanute Kansas and sons Capt W G Walker Danville Elmer Kansas Monroe Nebraska Sidney Indianapolis. Funeral Saturday from daughter’s home and burial at Mt Hope Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Jane Walker
Wm. Yerkes
Covington
Eli Walker
Henry Ramser
Anna Walker
Chanute
Kan
Capt
W. G. Walker
Danville
Elmer
Kansas
Monroe
Nebraska
Sidney
Indianapois
Mt. Hope
Mt Hope Cemetery to Erect Chapel on Grounds
Mt Hope cemetery trustees vote to begin construction of a one story frame chapel 2 by 23 feet with a west shed room. The main room will serve as a public chapel while the shed houses a stove chairs and closets for both sexes to provide comfort and protection for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Farewell Reception for Miss Eva Goanes at Ireland Home
Mr and Mrs Will Ireland hosted a farewell reception Monday evening for Miss Eva Goanes sister of Mrs Ireland who plans to move to Denver Cole A number of guests attended and enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant evening in a warm domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ireland
Eva Goanes
State Board Orders Three Teachers For Commissioned High Schools
The State Board of Education at a recent meeting decided that next year all high schools wishing to remain commissioned must maintain the work of three high school teachers. The note raises a question about Covington High School and criticizes Czar Kaufman for allegedly directing the school board and mismanaging the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Covington High School
Czar Kaufman
Death of Louis F. Ott at Veedersburg home
Louis F. Ott died at his Veedersburg residence at 7 p m Sunday after months of illness. Born May 14 1843 in Worms Germany he came to the United States at 18 and settled in Indianapolis later moving to Hillsboro then Veedersburg where he ran a jewelry business. He is survived by his wife Martha Schmidt and two children Lesa Dunklebarger and Frank U. Ott. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the house at 10 a m with burial at Riverside near Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Ott
Veedersburg
Wornes
Rhine River
Germany
United States
Indianapolis
Martha Schmidt
Lesa
John Dunklebarger
Frank U
Hillsboro
Ott
Riverside
Fica
A Charitable Act Amid Covington Generosity
Monday evening Covington neighbors collected a substantial donation for Widow Harbert of Liberty street. Her son is sick with typhoid fever and she cares for him. the group provided cash and essential goods, highlighting local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbert
Liberty Street
Miss McComas Hurt in Runaway Incident
Miss Elizabeth McComas of this city teaching at Stone Bluff suffered a bad facial cut and painful bruises when a runaway horse threw her and companions from a carriage en route to the Veedersburg street fair. Miss Zara Brown was slightly bruised. Dr. Mayfield unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McComas
Stone Bluff
Zara Brown
Dr. Mayfield
Veedersburg
Miss McComas
Miss Brown
Overcoat or Suit Offer From M Swhselys At South Side Square
Advertises ready made overcoats and suits for order at M Swhselys located at the south side square. Describes limited time appeal and invites readers to place orders promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sehessey
South Side Square
M. Swhsely’s
Death of Mrs. Anna McLaughlin in Veedersburg
Mrs Anna McLaughlin relative of Mr and Mrs John Slattery and Mrs Walter Hunter of this city died at the family residence in Veedersburg Saturday evening after a long illness from a complication of diseases the immediate cause being erysipelas of a virulent type. The funeral was from St Bernard's church Crawfordsville Monday morning at o'clock with interment at Calvary cemetery. Deceased was well known in this city and many will receive the news with profound regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McLaughlin
John Slattery
Walter Hunter
Veedersburg
St. Bernard’s Church
Crawfordsville
Calvary Cemetery
Balloon Car Supplies For Long Flight
In the Baloon Car the large square baskets mounted to the racing balloons last week carried essentials for the journey. Two men are aboard along with catables for two to three days, a small stove heated by lime, instruments to measure speed and elevation, thermometers, barometers, electric lights, megaphones, ballast sand, rope, water, medicines, writing pads and materials.
National Conventions by City and Year
A summary of republicans and democrats national conventions across years and cities. Republicans met in Philadelphia in 1856 1872 and 1900 with other cities including Chicago Baltimore Cincinnati Minneapolis St Louis and more. democrats met in Cincinnati Charleston Baltimore Chicago New York St Louis Kansas City and others through 1904.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Charleston
New York
Kansas City
Dent's Dress Shoes Displayed at M. Scesley’s Hat Ver
Dent's dress shoes appear in a display at M. Scesley’s shop alongside the Hat Ver offering. The scene highlights local retail offerings and the mix of apparel available to customers in the period.
Tragic Attempt With Carbolic Acid Ends in Death
Mack Smith, son of the late Texas Bill Smith, attempted suicide at Simm's feed barn by ingesting carbolic acid. A bottle was found on him, and he admitted swallowing the liquid after which the poison proved fatal. He was barely of age and had been drinking prior to the act. Newest arrival of woolens at M Swigsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Smith
Texas
Bill Smith
Simm
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by Clerk Madden
The past week saw new marriages recorded by Clerk Madden. Clyde Patterson and Glee Isley. Bert Grey and Mabel O Pra ther. Vernon A Galloway and Celia B Rhodes. Floyd Lindawood and Laura I Harris. Nathaniel Phebus and May Tim mons. Thomas Baptist and Emma Handley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Madden
Clyde Patterson Glee Isley
Bert Grey
Mabel O. Prather
Vernon A. Galloway
Celia B. Rhodes
Floyd Lindawood
Laura I. Harris
Nathaniel Phebus
May Timmons
Thomas Baptist
Emma Handley
New Circuit Court Cases Filed
The Circuit Court lists new cases: Riggs Link Photograph Co vs Sam Leath for debt. Elwood McKee vs Maggie McKee for divorce. Shuster Bros vs C C Crane for account. Adams Brick Co vs Alonzo Martin et al. Carlson McClure vs Enoch Graham for damages. John Hays vs Mary J Hays for divorce. State on relation Ruby Harper vs Delbert Farr for paternity. Dan Smith vs Ei Long for debt. Wu N Foster et al vs Wm B Gray and S Mac Irvin, auditor and treasurer of Fountain County, to enjoin tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs-Link Photograph Co
Sam Leath
Elwood McKee
Maggie McKee
Adams Brick Co
Alonzo Martin
Carlson McClure
Enoch Graham
John Hays
Mary J. Hays
Ruby Harper
Delbert Farr
Dan Smith
Ei Long
Wu. N. Foster
Wm. B. Gray
S. Mac Irvin
Fountain County
Desires renomination of county commissioner Lowe
Charles F. Lowe of the First district announces as reported he will seek renomination for a second term. He is praised as an active businessman who has served the county with dedication and fearlessness. The Warren Review notes expected support and little anticipated opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Lowe
Myr. Lowe
Lowe
For Sale Notice on Fourth Street Residence
A residence on Fourth Street is offered for sale at a bargain. Contact Mrs J W Price for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
J. W. Price
New Store Opens in Wes tern Indiana by M Shesley
New store names Men and Young Me's Qzat's Furnishings and Fine Tailoring opens in the Tinsley room on the square. M Shesley remodels the south side space with modern fixtures and curated stock. He invites old customers and welcomes new ones to the up-to-date shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qzat
M. Shesley
Tinsley
Indiana
Mr. Shesley
Grandchild Born to Blakey Family in Mishawaka
Mr and Mrs Oliver Blakey welcomed a bouncing baby boy this week blessing the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Lowe of Mishawaka Indiana. Mrs Lowe is formerly Miss Frances Blakley of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Blakey
Oscar Lowe
Mishawaka
Indiana
Mrs. Lowe
Frances Blakley
Schoonover declines gubernatorial run as voters press
Emporia Gazette notes Manford Schoonover refuses to be the Democratic candidate for governor while supporters damage his gate seeking his candidacy. He ignores politics to bank the house and clear the woodshed. The piece recalls Schoonover’s visit to his uncle Judge Shhoonover last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford Schoonover
Emporia Gazette
Schoor
Judge Shhoonover
Fruit and Soil Special Train Arrives in Indiana
A Fruit and Soil Improvement Special Train will run November 19 to 22 over the Baltimore Ohio and Southwestern Railroad in Indiana. The program is a joint effort of the B O S W Ry Purdue Experiment Station and the Indiana Horticultural Society with one hour stops at major stations for talks on fruit growing and soil fertilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Ohio and Southwestern
Indiana
Purdue Experiment Station
Indiana Horticultural Society
Inadiana
C. G. Woodbury
Arthur Goss
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the Tite
John Hathaway
Schoosever
M. Schesley
Richland
M. Sehesley
McLaughlin
The
National Convention
M. Swigsley
Circuit Court
Shuster Bros. Vs
C. C. Crane
Agricultural Extension Department
Lafayette
EB. M. Board
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