Local Notes and Small Moves in Covington
Paul F Redenbaugh visits from Yeddo this week. Miss Dorthy Reed at De Pauw spent Sunday at home. J Loeb's offers new winter coats. Horace Payton treated for cancer lip. Robert Rinn rents Paul Board property on Washington street. The Family Theatre gains new management H C Trumper. Eggs at Rinns Grocery 32c a dozen. Allen Shaft and Noah Holt join Al in Roswell New Mexico for winter stay.
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Dorthy Reed
de Pauw
Allen Shaft
Noah Holt
Roswell
New Mexico
High Art suits for men offered at Mrs Will Goldbach
Mrs Will Goldbach’s shop presented a full assortment of High Art suits for men but a sudden illness struck her on Sunday and Monday. She is reported to be improving after a suspected ptomaine poison from oysters.
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J. Loeb’s
Will Goldbach
Eggs at Forty Cents a Dozen Ripple Through Covington Markets
Local markets in Covington show egg prices at 40 cents a dozen after a sharp rise, provoking public outcry. Consumers are urged to cut usage as prices remain prohibitory.
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Covington
Ladies Visit Danville For Covington ladies dine and theatre
Mesdames Mary Gardner William Thompson William Adkins Henry Zimmerman and O M Livengood traveled to Danville last Thursday. They were entertained at a six o'clock dinner by Mrs A Casteel. An evening at the Lyric followed and the ladies returned to Covington on the night train.
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Mesdames
Mary Gardner
William*Thompson
William Adkins
Henry Zimmerman
O. M. Livengood
Danville
Sauerkraut at Merrymai's and local social notes
O H Harden was away from Danville last Friday. Mrs M Mayer hosts her Euchre club this evening. Mr and Mrs Earl Corey, east of town, welcome a fine girl baby. Mens Rubber Boots, best quality, for sale locally.
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Earl Corey
Merryman's Hides Fetch Highest Prices In Town
Local notices list Merryman's as offering top prices for hides while announcements cover theater goers prompted by Quo-Vadis at Family Theatre and a upcoming Friday concert by the M E Sunday School Orchestra. Readers note carloads of Dakota potatoes delivered and weekly market updates including cabbage at Rinn's Grocery and trimming millinery sales.
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M. E Sunday School
West Liberty Church
Charles Henderson Undergoes Hernia Operation at Danville
Charles Henderson was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital in Danville Tuesday evening for a hernia operation. The procedure was successful and he is reported to be doing well.
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Charles Henderson
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danville
Poultry and Egg Prices Expected to Fall Says Merchant
A local vendor foresees price drops across poultry and eggs and urges sellers to secure the best current prices. The note emphasizes exploiting favorable rates before declines deepen.
Former Printer Purchases Half Interest in Fowler Leader
Daily M. Hudler, a former county printer, has purchased a half interest in the Fowler Leader newspaper.
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Daily
M. Hudler
This
County
Fowler Leader
For Sale Bay horse with buggy and harness
A fine young bay horse with buggy and harness is for sale. A lady can drive him anywhere. To see him call at this office.
Logan and Alford Harden Visit Urbana Couple
Logan and Alford Harden went to Urbana Illinois last Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs James Hill. Logan returned Monday morning while Alford stayed for a longer visit.
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Logan
Alford Harden
Urbana
Ill
James Hill
Alford
James Smith Buys Eighty Acres of Doolen Farm
James Smith purchased eighty acres of the Doolen farm northeast of the city and plans to move there in the spring. O W McGaughey editor of the News attended from Weed esburg Monday morning and remarked he already looks like an editor.
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James Smith
Doolen
O. W. McGaughey
Weedeesburg
Local Notes On Framed Events And Meetings
Sterling Shirts and Collars noted as the latest. Lee M Scesley and C F Lowe led a National Horse Thief Detective Association branch in Rob Roy Wednesday afternoon with strong local cooperation. County commissioners visited the jail to review repairs and health officer recommendations while merchants were urged to address short weights. Jim the sculptor plans a granite or marble lettering service with orders urged soon.
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C. F. Lowe
Rob Roy
National Horse Thief Detective Association
G. A. Law
Jim
Jesse' Funk Hospitalized in Lafayette After Operation
Davis township trustee Jesse Funk is in Lafayette hospital recovering from an operation. He is reported to be doing nicely.
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Jesse’ Funk
Davis Township
Lafayette
Lewis Closed Crotch Union Suits Sold at Hatter M Schesley
Purchasers visited the shop of M Schesley known as the Hatter to buy Lewis brand closed crotch union suits. The sale highlighted a demand for durable undergarments among customers seeking comfort and warmth.
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M. Schesley
Domestic position sought with references offered
A woman requests a job as a domestic helper with a small child. She will supply good references and asks interested parties to inquire at the office.
Gladstone and Disraeli Clash Over Wallachia Union
The House of Commons witnessed a spirited exchange as Gladstone pressed for a Union of Wallachia and Moldavia and Disraeli warned it would erase independence. Gladstone retorted that he was no stranger to flattery and accused Disraeli of misusing the title rhetorician. Disraeli smiled as the debate continued with Sharp rebukes of inflated language.
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Disraeli
House of Commons
Gladstone
Wallachia
Moldavia
Mr. Disraeli
Mr. Gladstone
Why Swallowing a Pill Feels So Difficult
A New York World summary explains that people struggle with pills because they overthink the act. The mind tells the body the pill is small and hard to swallow, hindering throat muscles and causing hesitation. It compares this to a musician who performs better alone than before an audience.
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New York World
Majority and Plurality Concepts in Elections
The text explains plurality as the largest vote total among candidates when no one has a majority. It gives examples: 4000, 3500, 2500 yields a 500 plurality. 6000, 3000, 1000 yields a 3000 plurality and a 2000 majority. A majority equals more than half the total votes.
Timid About Bathing in Nicaragua Beliefs
Archibald Colquhoun notes a strong prejudice in Nicaragua against bathing during travel and days after arrival. Dust clings to faces, hot regions blamed for fever from opening pores, yet Nicaguans are generally clean except while traveling when water is avoided.
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Archibald Colquhoun
Nicaragua
Tierras Calientes
Squier
Two Farmers Comment on Fashion at Liverpool Station
The Agriculturist's View notes two farmers on a Liverpool platform as a stylish lady walks by. Jim remarks after a moment that “bad ground” requires top dressing, a wry joke about fashion and appearance.
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Liverpool
Jim
Tom
Liverpool Mercury
Foster vicinity couple wed at clerk’s office
Jacob Marble and Mary L Miller, longtime residents, were united in marriage at the clerk's office by Rev. Strecker on Tuesday afternoon about 3:30. Both had previous marriages and are well known. friends extend congratulations.
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Jacob Marble
Mary L Miller
Foster
Strecker
Fate and prison meet in a quip
A prison exchange turns on fate as a detainee jokes that it was ordained he would be in the cell when an inquiring visitor arrived. The Detroit Free Press quote captures a wry, fatalistic mood about circumstance and responsibility.
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Detroit Free Press
How She Knew
A brief quip noting Nan remarks on Mr. Gayman’s initial embarrassment when met recently. The piece adds that a quick search in commercial directories reveals his identity.
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Mr. Gayman
Boston
Grandpa Oma Permet Fragment Seeks Exact Record
A fragmented reader note references a grandchild named Oma and a request for an exact record. The readable text is sparse but indicates a search for precise genealogical or archival information related to a family surname and lineage.
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M.shesley Store
Paul F. Redenbaugh
Yeddo
Horace Payton
Robert Rinn
Paul Board
Washington Street
M. Boord’s
Gene Harden
Fithian
Clint Flynn
the Family Theatre
H. C. Trumpeller
Rinn
the Grand
Baltimore
Merryman’s
Sauerkraut At
Merrymai’s
O.H. Harden
Mrs
Dick Sheaks
Sproson Wilson
Quo-Vadis
Family Theatre
Stephen Moore
Merlott
Elmore Arter
M. Board
Myron Gardner
Ora Livengood
Indianapolis
Claud Bever
Jackson Township
Earnest I. Hanes
Bill
Race Metzger Robb
the Telephone Company
Warren Circuit Court
Geo. W. Williams
Aveline Lavengood
Dan Reed
Charles Milford
Wes. Whicker
Attica
Laura Nunn
Lemuel Howell
D. F. Smith
Seward Bush
Mack
Saleon
Grace Metzger Robb
R. W. Burnett
Rockville
Warren Bowers
Warren
Veedersburg
Irving Webster
Noah Justice
Lesley Snell
Nelson Nebe
Ker
Tom Crigler
A. T. Leath
J. Lors
Sterling
Lee M. Scesley
The
Yatter
B.M
the Hastings
Hasting
Geo. W. Kerr & Sons
South Side Sqr
Covington, Ind
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Coz
M. Mayer
Surrati
ANAS
Oma
Permet
Albert Dickinson Co
Lee
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