Train Ticket Rates and Sales Schedule
Tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays each month with round trips to Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territories at about one fare plus 2 dollars. Texas and intermediate points to Oklahoma cost 25 40 for round trip. Colorado and other points available on application. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stopovers. Contact E W Richeson Agt for details.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
E. W. Richeson
Agt
Origin of the curve ball credited to Arthur Cummings
A veteran player recalls Arthur Cummings of New York as the pioneer of curve pitching. He reportedly discovered the technique by accident during a Washington exhibition with the Excelsior club, later joining the Athletics after impressing in the Junior Nationals. His mysterious delivery baffled batters and helped him win prominence as a star pitcher.
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Arthur Cummings
New York
Washington
Excelsior Club
National Club
Excelsiors
New York Nine
Excelsior
Nationals
Cummings
Washingtonians
Jewell
al Mills
Mills
Champion Athletics
Baltimore Sunish
The Punny Part Show Laughs At Critics
The Washington Star quotes a show manager saying the critics had funny remarks the next day. The exchange highlights humor in a theatrical performance and its reception.
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Washington Star
County Commissioners Approve Liquor Licenses in Attica and Covington
In a regular monthly session the county board granted liquor licenses to James H. Hall of Attica, Arthur Baldwin of Attica, and Fred Hegg of Covington after routine agenda items were completed.
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James H. Hall
Attica
Arthur Baldwin
Fred Hegg
Covington
Picture in the Paper Jerre Kenney Helps Danville Show
Jerre Kenney, about fifty five, works hard to make the Danville horse show Vermilion county’s big event. The article notes he needs no introduction and is known to locals for delivering quality support.
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Jerre Kenney
Danville
Vermilion County
Mr. Kenny
The Sweet Orr Company Overalls at J Loeb's Stores
A brief ad note announces The Sweet Orr and Company overalls and fants available at J Loeb's Stores. The item list highlights durable workwear options for laborers and tradespeople.
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Orr & Company
J. Loeb’s
Thief Takers Meet at Newcastle National Convention
Fountain county horse thief detectives attended the national convention at Newcastle. Officers elected for the year include Charles A. Spry president James Carroll vice president I C G Meharry secretary and Chas F Lowe treasurer Lowe also named delegate to the Shinvis state meeting. A Covington visitor and Saybrook resident returned home, and a local pharmacist resumes practice. A J McGuire manager of the All Chicagos ball team is praised for athletic versatility and pugilistic pastimes.
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Fountain County Horse Thief Detective Association
Newcastle
Charles A. Spry
Logansport
James Carroll
I. C G. Meharry
Wingate
Chas. F. Lowe
Covington
Lowe
Shinvis
Covington and Crawfordsville A G H School Meet Saturday
Covington and Crawfordsville high school football teams prepare for a key fair grounds clash touted as the last interest game of the season. Crawfordsville beat Lebanon and faces Shortridge. a win could lift them among the state’s top teams. Players recover from last week’s Rossville defeat and rooters plan a strong turnout. admission 25 cents.
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Covington
Crawfordsville
Fair Grounds
Lebanon
Rossville
Hoae
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Ane Heronk
Dr. Shoop
Sam
Shoep
Koop
Europe
Ramons Diisler
Chichester Chemical Coo
Madison Place
Philadelphia
Wabash
Parker
Troy Township
K. of P
Clinton D. Samira
Lien
Fountain County
Iodiana
John R. Hicks
Indiana
Barna
Scrulenberg & Schma
W. W. Shhulz
Newtown
Robert Claypool
M. Young
Saybrook
Cooper
Ford
J. P. Buckner
Rainer’s Pharmacy
Kennedy
The
Hedges Drug Co
A J. McGuire
All Chicagos
John McKinley
Chicago
Bob King
McKinley
King
Lucy Stovall
Tilton, Ga
Kodol
E.C. DeWitt& Co
U.B.A
Castoria
Cpt
Saale
Dr. Rowland
Angeline Butt
S. D. Bland
Brewton
C. L. Gatescock
Minn
Swarqon Racematic Sure Company
Labo Street
Chivago
Mrs
Harpy Burks
Lacie
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Harrisburg
Ill
Manford VanDorn
Ind
HEEB
Bryant & Spratton
Indianapolis Business University
N. Penn St
E. J. Tleeb
Layton & Bilsland
Maple City
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Illinois
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Republican
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