Local Notes Highlight Stores Shoes and Shoestrings
A bustling collage of short notices from Veedersburg and nearby towns lists shopping specials at J Loeb's Stores with buckwheat flour and underware offers, a sale on overcoats at John R Wright, and various residents visiting or traveling. Mentions include W B Harden, Link Hesler, Elias Lacy, and Albert Parker with local business and court activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wright
Veedersburg
Ind
Skeleton of a Girl Found in Gravel Pit Sparks Murder Theories
Report from a gravel pit near the Sewell bank and old Sloan residence describes a buried skeleton of a girl estimated 10 to 12 years old. Hair red and preserved, skull fractured, blood clotted at the hair, and local rumors of murder, hauntings, and cemetery history and no conclusive evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
Big Four Tracke
Joe Sloan
Charley Cheney
Sloan
Danville Boxing Plot Fails As Fight With Snyder Falls Through
Danville sports tried to import Chicago fighter Jack O Neill to challenge Ellsworth Snyder but backer W H Hahn withdrew support canceling the bout. Snyder remained Fountain County champion as promoters faced a costly setback after several imported challengers proved ineffective. Spyder headed to Chicago to seek a bout, but the mill in Danville ended without a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Fountain
Ellsworth Snyder
Buckjing
Fountain County
Jack O'Neil
Chicago
Ellsworth
Snyder
W. H. Hahn
Othis
Spyder
Night of Terror as Covington Families Poisoned by Head Cheese
Five Covington families reported illness after consuming head cheese last Tuesday. Peter Harmon Lena and Pete were among the first to fall ill with stomach poison, others including Dr Towey and family, Tom McGeorge Jr and sons, William Kreusch family, and Charley Vickery also affected. The head cheese was purchased prepackaged, not homemade, and future sales will be limited as doctors treated patients and all recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Peter Harmon
Pete
Lena
Henderson
Dr. Towey
Towey
Bertha
Dr. Henderson
Tom McGeorge, Jr
William Kreusch
Vermilion county's largest sale at People's Bargain Store
The People's Bargain Store of Danville announces one of Vermilion county's biggest sales. Clothing coats drop to 4.95 from 10.00, women's jackets to 2.75 from 8.50, and shoes from Fargo Co. stock at striking prices. Children's Dongola shoes 23 cents, baby shoes 10 cents, and men's plow shoes 69 cents with other reductions. The blue rent store projects itself as the state’s greatest. Also notes the Junior Cinch Club's first season meeting at the Wells home with eight couples, prizes to Miss Wells and Ed Mayer, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bargain
Danville
Vermilion County
Fargo Co
Neat Grocery House Expands into Myers Room
W G Boyd now occupies the entire floor of the Myers room with his grocery stock in the northeast corner of the square. Repainted rear rooms formerly used by W J Rice now house Boyd's enlarged stock. Billy boasts a premier local assortment and good business with obliging service. Dr Cook on Ken Hur K of P Hall Nov 21.
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W.G. Boyd
Myers
W. J. Rice
Mr. Boyd
Dr. Cook
Ken Hur
P. Hall
Discovery Promises Nightly Cough Relief At Tremont Hotel
From Coopersville Michigan word spreads of Dr Kings New Discovery a pleasant tasting liquid that cures coughs and colds and secures a good night rest for troubled sleepers. Mrs Himelburger praises its effectiveness for three generations. Trial bottle free and 50 cent to 1.00 guaranteed at LeRoy Alien. Mr and Mrs H A McGeorge take charge of Tremont Hotel with plans to run it first class while Colonial Hotel closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopersville
Mich
Mra. S. Himelburger
Dr. Kings
LeRoy Alien
H. A. McGeorge
Tremont
McGeorge
The
Spectacle fittings offered by W. Crane Jeweler with savings
An advertisement promises eye tests and eyeglass fitting at low prices. W. Crane, a noted jeweler, claims extensive experience and invites customers to visit on North 4th Street near a large watch and spectacle sign, noting Dr. Cook will be present Thursday, Nov. lat.
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North 4Th St
W. Crane
City Council Passes Railway Franchise Ordinance
At the regular meeting the committee on ordinances reported a proposed ordinance granting a railway franchise after petitions showed majority support on the street. The ordinance was read, rules suspended, and passed by a large majority. A $5000 guarantee was required, and the line from Lallt to Covington is to be built and in operation by April 1903, signaling rapid work and a local boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Danville
Lallt
Covington
Longtime Big Four Agent S C Kaufman Honored
S C Kaufman of Covington is praised for ten years of exemplary service as a Big Four agent. His courteous, knowledgeable conduct has lightened daily travel burdens and earned high commendations, with a career spanning from 1873 starting as an ice boy in Mackinaw to Covington tenure. He is lauded as a reliable, business-building presence in railroading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
LeRoy
Covington
Danville
Kaufman
Benjamin Case Postponed and Local News Update
The McElwanie Roberts case against C P Benjamin was postponed to the January term due to missing witnesses. From LaFayette via Crawfordsville the case moved through several counties. The Indiana Mineral Springs Co reports a successful 600 foot strike of sulphur water at Mudlavia. H J Board presents an artistic window display and a bean guess contest at his shoe shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElwanie-Roberts
C. P. Benjamin
LaFayette
Craw
Indiana Amineral Springs Company
H. J. Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiair
J. Loeb
W.B. Harden
Wayne
Link Hesler
Sewell Nebeker
Wm. Dennis
Albert Bostic
U. & E. L. Shops
Wm. Cox
Loeb’s
Elias Lacy
Perrysville
Won.c.r. Milfed
Coffing’s Grocery
Jackson Keller
Near Foster
City
Thos. McCoy
East End
Indianapolis
Dennis’ Grocery
Avis Blakley
Silverwood
W. G. Miles
Raglan
Joe Metager
Lon. F. Davidson
Perry Hart
Hillsboro
May Allep
Slattery Eisters
Lucy Murry
Thomas Crigier
Charley Robbs
Lambertville Anen
Lawrence Froyd
Sentinel
Fred Harden
Veadersburg News Force
J. Loeb’s
Robt. Baker
Bob
Wingate
Pring
Adair
Jerry McMahon
H.W. Briggs
Attica
Teeaday
J. Loet’s
Jono Correia
Leader
Geo. Williams
Dendy Pony
Will Haines
W.M. Graham
Loeb
C. M. Coffing
C. W. Crawford Jr
Brazil
J. L. Townsley
Hillman Bowsher
Elmer Wilkey
Kingman
Demate
Ollie Howell
Wm. VanCleve
Carrol Slusser
Bert Thompson
H. Jd. Board
J. N. Death
Mellott
Ruth Partlow
O. M. Co
Wal Luke
J. L. Allen
Miss Nila
Crawfordsville
Lottie Crane
Ruth DeHaven
Goldie Cronkhite
H. J. Boor
Will Simmerman
Ol Board
Elizabeth Shafer
Men’sa
Bowman
Miss Ura
Veedersburg News
Albert Parker
Stewart Farm
Parker
Kingman Star
J. Loeb's
Charley Vickery
Sam Wells
Jessie
Wells
Ed Mayer
Billy
Mr. and
Mrs. McGeorge
Charles M. McCabe
Inter Urban
Council
S. C. Kaufman
S.C. Kaufman
Mr. Kaufman
Benjamin Case
Fordsville
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