Uncle Joel Watts Indicted Five Times by Grand Jury
The Fountain Arch resort figure Joel Watts of Fountain faces five indictments for selling Cream of Hops and wine without a license at Fountain. Arrested, he pleaded not guilty and posted bonds totaling 250 dollars. Cases likely to be heard at the November term. Also Merryman's Electric Theatre introduces motion pictures, touring south for winter with showings starting Saturday Nov 4.
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Joel Watts
Portland Arch
Fountain
Watts
Merryman’s
Eye Specialist Visits Dr Gilson's Friday Clinic
Dr Faith the eye specialist appears every Friday at Dr Gilson's office for examination and consultation. Dr Stout offers free eye testing at his old office. Call for an eye exam.
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Faith
Gilson
Conservator Appointed for A. R. Hill in County Court
Judge S. M. Clark granted Mrs. A. R. Hal’s petition to appoint a conservator for her husband Attorney A. R. Hill. Hill was declared a distracted person and Chas. G. Taylor was named conservator with a $25,000 bond. He was taken to an Indianapolis sanitarium last week.
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S. M. Clark
A. R. Hal
A. R. Hill
Chas. G. Taylor
Indianapolis
Danville Press
Odeon Quartette Delights Covington Audience At Lecture
The Odeon Quartette opened the High School Lecture Course at the Presbyterian church. Comprising Allen Phillips Sutton and Hunt, the group praised as city artists impressed with a fine program. Miss Jackson the reader captivated the crowd and was recalled repeatedly.
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Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Allen
Phillips
Sutton
Hunt
Covington
County Treasurer Notice to Present Outstanding Warrants
County Treasurer H C Randolph announces all unpaid warrants will be taken up when funds allow and asks holders to present them for payment on or after November 1st Carpets at Boord's.
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H. C. Randolph
Covington Candidate Withdraws From City Council Race
A Covington resident informs voters that he is not a candidate for at large councilman and requests that no votes be cast for him. He explains a legal technicality placed his name on the ticket but urges support for other candidates who will serve the city’s best interests.
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Covington
Evan W. Heath
Heisu B.so
Union Christian College
Merom
Ind
Fountain County
Heath
J. P. Buckner
Indiana
West
California
Nebraska
Pierce
Buckner
Mont Board
Mr. Board
M. L. Stanton
Daniel V. Spence
J. M. Duncan
Spence
John Spence
Shoes for sale at ten cents to one dollar a pair
Jake Peters advertises remaining footwear at 10¢ to $1 per pair. Early buyers urged to come to the old stand for best selection and prices.
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Jake Peters
Old Stand
A Quiet Halloween Observed Across Town
A cool Halloween evening saw tame celebrations with masked revelers and minimal property damage. Miss Ruth Miles hosted a class party with about 40 attendees and Irene lodge No 207 D of P members enjoyed music by the Youngblood orchestra and refreshments.
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Ruth Miles
Irene Lodge No
Youngblood Orchestra
Maggie May Britton
East Liberty Street
Birthday Surprise At Thorne Home From Baptist Friends
About fifty church members and friends gathered Friday evening at Rev R W Thorne and wife’s home to surprise Mrs Thorne on her birthday. Guests delivered a rocker, three dishes, a dresser scarf, a pillow, a framed picture and a silk robe made by Baptist church ladies. The social evening ended as friends wished further happy birthdays.
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the Baptist Church
R. W. Thorne
Mrs. Thorne
Mrs. Ellis
Yountsville Woolen Goods Advertised in Covington
Covington merchants promote Yountsville blankets flannels and ready made pants as the best woolen goods. J Loeb's Stores advertises exclusive agency for Covington area.
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Covington
Yountsville
J. Loeb’s
City Republicans nominate a strong Covington slate
The article presents the Covington city Republican ticket for mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and council members. It emphasizes experienced, honest candidates led by Evan W. Heath for mayor and stresses independence from pledges, with biographies and support for LaTourette, Layton, Buckner, Clark, Stanton, Spence, and others.
Harvest Time Services At Presbyterian Church
Services Sunday at the Presbyterian church include morning harvest home sermon by Rev. Orton and an evening Sunday school rally with children's service. All are invited to attend both sessions.
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Presbyterian Church
Orton
Death of Texas Bill Smith at Reservation home
Bill Smith known as Texas Bill died at his home on the Reservation from consumption Friday evening after a long illness. A well known city figure for years, he was kind hearted yet harmed by hard living. He leaves a wife and several grown children. Burial followed a house service Sunday morning at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Wm. Smith
Texas Bill
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Death of Mrs Mary Ann Morris in Prescott Grove area
Mrs Mary Ann Morris wife of Jacob Morris of the north city died at home on Friday October 27 at age 58 years 10 months 2 days after a lengthy cancer illness. Funeral at the Baptist church where she was a member with Rev Palmer officiating in Rev Thorne’s absence, interment at Prescott Grove cemetery. Sympathies extended to the bereaved.
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Mary Ann Morris
Jacob Morris
William Chizum
Baptist Church
Morris
Palmer
Thorne
Prescott Grove
Wide Open Policy Critiqued by Governor at Sullivan Talk
Governor Handy spoke before the State Board of Charities at Sullivan, arguing a wide open policy creates dependents and raises costs. He cited per capita figures for state institutions, urging outdoor relief scrutiny and work requirements, while calling for strict enforcement of laws closing saloons and gambling venues.
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State Board of Charities
Sullivan
Institute of the Blind
Handy
Indiana
Free Eye Test and Eyewear Offer at Local Offices
An ad notes a free eye test by Dr. Faith prior to fitting glasses at Dr. Ludlow’s office every Friday with a satisfaction guarantee. It also advertises bargain carpets at M. Buord’s store.
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Uncle Joel
Uscile Joel
Electric Theatre
Dr. Gilson’s
Odeon Quartette
Boord's
Yountsville Goods
THE
City Ticket
John LaTourette
Mr. LaTourette
Citizens Bank
LaTourette
Covington High School
Indiana Union Christian College
Reed
Layton
Fred E. Layton
Fred
Layton & Bilsland
Fred Layton
Boord
Alva N. Clark
Mr. Clark
Martin Clark
George W. Williams
Clark
Christian Church
Fulton Township
Harvest
Bill Smith
Hanry
M. Buord’s
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