Judge Schoonover Rules in County Investigation Cases
Judge I E Schoonover ruled on law issues in the county investigation matter deciding which shortages lead to trials. He held limitations do not run when state interests are affected, reducing total shortages. several defendants are dropped or reduced and key cases await Supreme Court appeal. Trial for Luke case set for January 6.
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I. E. Schoonover
Bar
Republican
Elwell and
Stuart
Mr. Ferguson
Samuel Clark
H. C. Martin
W. W. Luke
Supreme Court
Luke
Prize Chickens at Jamestown Exposition
S M Ratcliff, Kingman poultry breeder, sent a buff Wyandotte hen and pullet and a Rose Comb Brown Leghorn cockerel and pullet to the Jamestown Exposition. He was notified last week that all four birds won prizes against top US breeders.
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S. M. Ratcliff
Kingman
United States
Press
Wallace Rice Dead in Richland Township
Wallace Rice known as Uncle Wall died at his Richland Township home Monday due to a lengthy illness. He long was a Hillsboro standout citizen, later moved to his Richland farm. Survived by wife, son William, daughter Mrs. Alva Howard, and many relatives. Funeral Thursday morning at Newtown Cemetery.
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Wallace Rice
Wall
Richland Township
Hillsboro
Richland
Willian
Alva Howard
Amg
Newtown Cemetry
Hillsboro Times
Banking for Public Good Urges Circulation of Money
Noblesvill Ledger urges patriotic duty to keep money in banks and in circulation. It argues hoarding hurts business, banks are safe, confidence essential, and money should move to support the economy. Scesley’s tailoring touts workmanship and quality.
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Noblesvill Ledger
Scesley
Farmer sues over recovered robbery funds in Vermillion
John Hathaway of Fulton township sues Wallace Simpson of Cayuga in Vermillion county circuit court at Newport to recover 250 dollars alleged to be given by Robert Hughey to Simpson. Hathaway seeks a mandamus to compel turnover. White and Foley represent plaintiff.
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John Hathaway
Fulton Township
Robert Hughey
Zaney
Ham Hays
Vermillion County
Newport
Wallace Simpson
Cayuga
Simpson
Hathaway
White and Foley
Drew Shoes Sample and Merit Judgment by J L Peters
J L Peters evaluates Drew Shoes by sampling the product and judging its merits. He outlines observations on fit comfort support and overall value. Peters notes strengths and potential drawbacks to guide consumer choice.
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Drew
J.L. Peters
Pioneer Resident Louise Ford Dies at 82 in Attica
Louise Ford a Pioneer resident of Attica dies Friday evening from pneumonia at 5 40 pm She was born Louise Pomeroy in 1826 Springfield Ohio daughter of Dr Pomeroy a noted Newtown physician and sister of Henry Pomeroy of Williamsport She married Nelson Ford in 1891 and was a Methodist regular attendee until losing her hearing Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm Rev W D Water officiating with interment in Riverside cemetery She was aunt to Mrs T A Clifton of this city who could not attend the service.
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Louise Ford
Attica
Nelson Ford
Louise Pomeroy
Springfield
Pomeroy
Newtown
Henry Pomeroy
Williamsport
Ford
Mr. Ford
Methodist Church
W. D. Water
Riverside Cemetery
T. A. Clifton
Eli Mathis Dies By Suicide In Williamstown Barn
Eli Mathis of Williamstown committed death by hanging in a barn near the courthouse last Monday morning at ten o’clock. He was despondent, had few friends, and spent decades near a saloon. His brother Sam found the body and alerted authorities.
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Eli Mathis
Williamsport
Mathises
Sam
Eli
Death of Covington Merchant Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer retired merchant of Covington died Monday morning at 4 due to rheumatism and age. Funeral was held in the Methodist church with fraternal rites by Knight Templars and other societies. interment at Mt Hope cemetery. Mayer, born in 1825 in Wartenburg Germany, built a large local fortune after arriving in 1847 and settling in Covington in 1856. Survived by wife and five children, he led civic and church beneficence and served as president of Covington Banking Co. A lifelong loyal citizen, he was honored in a tribute praising his honesty and public spirit.
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Michael Mayer
Knight Templars
Dougherty
Fox
K. of P’s
The
Odd Fellows
Thel. O.O.R. M
Mt. Hope
Covington
Wartenburg
Germany
United States
America
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Lafquette
Delphi
Mayer Be
K. of P
A. F
A.M
Mayer
Methodist Church
Michael Mayer, Jr
George
DuQuoin, Ill
Lucian Wheatley
Charleston
County plum picks hint at December appointments
Plum picking here indicates December county appointments to include a county attorney a courthouse janitor and a secretary of the county board of health along with several minor positions. It is not learned whether current incumbents will be retained but it is presumed they will.
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Court House
County Board of Health
Mrs Ramser Taken to Cincinnati Hospital After Midnight Train
Mrs Henry Ramser was taken to Cincinnati hospital by midnight train Tuesday. She will undergo an operation today. many friends hope for a substantial recovery. She was accompanied by her husband and Dr Miller, her physician.
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Henry Ramser
Cincinnati
Miller
The Book Store Advertisement Notice
The Republican highlights a half page advertisement for Phelps' Book Store noting recent remodeling and a newly arranged stock. Read the ad for tips and profit from the offers and pointers presented.
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Phelps’ Book Store
Republican
Veedersburg Man Undergoes Liver Cancer Operation
J. L. Leighty a harness repairman and cobbler from Veedersburg went to Indianapolis on Thursday where Dr. Kasterman performed an operation. He was found to have liver cancer. Leighty had been ill for some time and could not attend to his business, and friends here learn of his illness with regret.
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J. L. Leighty
Veedersburg
Indianapolis
Kasterman
Mr. Leighty
Union Thanksgiving Services Held at Presbyterian Church
Union Thanksgiving services were conducted yesterday morning at the Presbyterian church. The Rev. F. K. Dougherty of the M. E. church delivered an excellent sermon while other pastors participated in the program. A large, appreciative audience attended and joined in the service.
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Union
Presbyterian Church
F. K. Dougherty
M. E. Church
Tax Case Decided by Judge Schoenover Rejects Demurer
Judge Schoenover decided the tax case last Wednesday morning after argument on demur. The court refused to sustain the demurrer of the State Tax Board, effectively ruling in favor of the taxpayers and holding the points in the complaint valid. The additional 15 percent levy will not be added.
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Schoenover
State Tax Board
The Big Corn Show At Covington On Exhibit
The Covington corn show features nearly a hundred white and yellow corn exhibits judged by Prof. G I Christie and an assistant from Purdue using the Purdue score card. Judging runs today from 10 to 4 with a public lecture on Good Corn and Its Growth. The winner is kept secret until awards are announced, and the hall over The Republican office hosts the exhibit with music from the Covington band Saturday and corn sold to the highest bidder in the evening.
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Covington
G. I. Christie
Purdue
Christie
Indiana
Shingles price list from G W Williams
Advertises Bass Brand shingles as the best available with a price of 5.25 dollars per thousand if sold before January 1 1908. Indicates seller G W Williams.
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G. W.williams
Thanksgiving News From Purdue Families And Local Obituary
Ray Wingert and Carroll Williams from Purdue spent Thanksgiving with their parents. Mrs. Fred Sumner returned from Hannibal Missouri after visiting her husband traveling for a large wholesale hardware firm. C F Parkinson night engineer at Covington Light and Water plant paid The Republican a pleasant call Saturday, paid up all arrearages and one year in advance, and took home one premium chart. Bert Lyons aged 32 son of Brown Lyons died of consumption at his father’s home on the Baltimore Hills in Warren county last Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday, interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Fred Sumner
Hannibal, Mo
West
C.F. Parkinson
Covington
Republicana
Bert Lyons
Brown Lyons
Baltimore Hills
Warren County
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Hendrickson Family Visit Across New Jersey
J. A. Hendrickson and daughter Rebecca Taylor of Middletown New Jersey visit Hank Hendrickson and family while Hank oversees his brother’s interests during the stay.
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J. A. Hendrickson
Rebecca Taylor
Middletown
N. J
Hank Hendrickson
Hank
New Jersey
Mrs Lucian Wheatley Unable to Attend Funeral
Mrs Lucian Wheatley daughter of the late Michael Mayer could not attend the funeral on Wednesday due to illness. She isin a hospital in Charleston New Jersey slowly recovering from a serious typhoid fever attack.
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Lucian Wheatley
Michael Mayer
Charleston
Fountain County Teachers Assn Session at Veedersburg
The Fountain County Teachers Association is in session at Veedersburg today and tomorrow with large attendance and strong interest. The program is announced as excellent and entertaining. Mrs. Charles E Miller and son Douglass of Nappanee visited relatives in Hillsboro last week. Mr Miller, professor Charles E K Miller, has been superintendent at Nappanee and is a former local teacher.
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Fountain County Teachers’ Association
Veedersburg
Charles E. Miller
Douglass
Nappanee
Hillsboro
Nobleville Doctor Campaigning For Congress Nomination
Dr A B Tucker of Noblesville visited Tuesday night to support his candidacy to replace CU B Landis. He met locals and reported strong encouragement. Tucker previously ran against Charley in 1896. Frank Simgleton, longtime Richland township resident, died at the county farm last Friday morning after two months there. Interred in Newtown after funeral. Born 1833 in South Carolina, he worked as a laborer in Richland Township. Death from gangrenous poison.
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A. B. Tucker
Noblesville
Congress
CU. B. Landis
Charley
Frank Simgleton
Richland
Newtown
South Carolina
Souvenir Book Printed Hand by Harvey in San Antonio
The note describes a hand printed San Antonio Souvenir Book by Harvey Layton living at 1822 Jones Avenue. It highlights hand illuminated initials and nature illustrations reflecting the author’s close ties to the area and mentions printing and selling these books from his store.
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San Antonio
Layton
Harvey
Tex
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Tiood Advice
Merryman Res
Union Thanksgiving Services
Ray Wingert
Carrol Williams
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