Ambush at Ridley Kil injures Sherman Mott at home
A gunman fired three shots at Sherman Mott while he tended corn in a barn near Ridley Kil one mile southwest last Thursday evening. A bullet tore his right arm and two shots missed. Bloodhounds failed to identify the shooter. Winchester cartridges and tracks were found in the cornfield. Suspicion centers on a neighbor and Mott’s ties to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Mott
Ridley
Kil
Mott
Joan Nickel
Hoosier State
Attica Bride Company Expands to Meet Demand
The Attica Bride Company reports a phenomenal year with many contracts in this and neighboring counties. To meet demand, the firm has added both day and night shifts at its Attica works and plans a substantial output increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Peoples and Burns Resign From Traction Project
Peoples and Burns who led the Covington and Southwestern traction line resign to join a 1300 mile railroad contract. Press-Buhl now oversees the project but little work is done as he seeks a capable replacement to resume laying ties and track soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Peoples and Burns
Covington & Southwestern
Press- Buhl
Crawfordsville Journal
Independent Ticket Named for Town Offices
A recent Times report notes an Independent convention in the opera house that nominated a full town slate: Trustee First ward F. M. Pitman, Trustee Second ward T. Cla man, Trustee Third ward Ellsworth Snyder, Clerk and Treasurer P. M. Williams, Marshal Dan Hutchins. The Times praises the ticket as capable with business experience. A Rainier advert promotes ten cent window glass saving coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
First Ward
F. M. Pitman
T. Claman
Ellsworth Snyder
P. M. Williams
Dan Hutchins
Republican City Candidates Keep Emergence Unclear
As the city convention nears none of the mayoral contenders are officially announced though several names recur among supporters including William Cox Asa Osborn John LaTourette George W. Martin and Charley Lowe. Clarence Nelson is the sole Clerk candidate with Fred Layton also named for Treasurer. Councilman at Large options include Ed Martin and Asa Osbern with ward picks for First Ward Jack McCoy and David Wolfe Second Ward M. L. Stanton and Mark Rogers Third Ward D V Spence and Jos Moore. Developments are expected before Saturday’s primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cox
Asa Osborn
John LaTourette
George W. Martin
Charley Lowe
Clarence Nelson
Fred Layton
Ed. Martin
Asa Osbern
Jack McCoy
David Wolfe
M. L. Stanton
Mark Rogers
D. Vv. Spence
Jos. Moore
Great Resuits The Leader Department Store Sets Fall Growth Record
The Leader Department Store posts its largest fall increase in its history with a promise of all new stock and up-to-date goods. Coupons on upright piano offered to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Department
Reas N
Auter Smith marry Covington couple in Vermilion Heights
Auter-Smith Arlistas Auter of Covington Indiana and Miss Mary E Smith of Vermilion Heights were married by Justice Hall at 5 50 oclock. The groom 29 is a farmer and the bride 17 will reside near Covington Indiana. Both have many relatives and friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlistas Auter
Covington
Ind
Mary E. Smith
Vermilion Heights
Justice Hall
Press Democrat
Carlson Kirkman wedding at East New Street home
Miss Tena Carlson wed Will Kirkman in a small ceremony at their East New Street home conducted by Rev. D. D. Hoagland. Carlson, raised in Attica, is praised as an esteemed young woman while Kirkman, from Converse, joined the National Car Coupler three years ago and made many friends. A lecture season ticket note appears, and J. W. Vice of the north town survived a laudanum attempt after prompt medical care from Dr. Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Carlson
A. F. Carlson
Will Kirkman
East New Street
D. D. Hoagland
Attica
Mr. Kirkman
Converse
Ledger
J. W. Vice
Hicks
Republicans Reorganize For City Campaign In Covington
Republicans meeting in the Recorder's office form a permanent city organization for a two week campaign. About seventy Regulars and twenty Antis attend as W. W. Layton becomes chair of the new committee. A primary convention is set for October 16 1909 with hours and venue to be announced. The campaign opens with a Fisher Shipp Concert Company program October 18. The Leader notes a strong sales push for women’s fashion in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend
Antis
Recorder
Old City
George W. Williams
Joseph Moore
L. D. Patton
Fred Boord
Clarence Nelson
Boord
F. W. Boyd
E M. Board
S.C. Kaufman
Scolland
Jos Moore
W. W. Layton
Red C. Board
Covington Republican
J. A. Moore
E. M. Board
S. C. Kaufman
T. A. Clifton
Mrs Walker to Play Leader’s Premium Piano at Big Store
Mrs Walker will perform on the Leader’s premium piano at the Big Store Saturday evening from 7 to 8 thirty. The distinguished musician attracts crowds and promises a fine concert. Mrs Patton and Alma were in Danville Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Walker
Cost Of The Canal Roundly Figure
Washington reports from the Panama Canal Commission an appropriation estimate of 84 806 3524 for the fiscal year starting July 1 1910. Of this 15 504 035 covers labor and 20 218 983 for materials. Col Goethals says completion may come by January 1 1915 with total cost about 373 000 000 including sanitation and civil government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Panama Canal Commission
Congress
Col. Goethals
Commisson
Democrats Re organize Committees and Ward Nominations Set
Democrats met in three city wards electing Bodine Brown and Cardiff as committeemen in wards one two and three. Will Coleman reelected chair and Geo Schwin secretary with Nap Cardiff treasurer. Ward primaries set for October 16 to nominate mayor and city officials. Candidates include McGeorge Jr Duncan Bald win Bilisland Vice Rainier Steely McMahon Peters Laney Scheid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Thomas Bodine
Chas. Brown
Nap Cardiff
Will
Coleman
Geo. P Schwin
T. H. McGeorge Jr
James Slim
John Duncan
Charles Baldwin
Billy Bilisland
Tom Vice
Ed. Rainier
Mort Steely
P. J McMahon
John Peters
Josiah Laney
E. E Scheid
Methodist Church Week Schedule and Rally Day
The church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. Lecture by Rev. Conner at 7 30 p.m. Official Board meets first Monday each month. Ladies Aid Society meets third Tuesday. W F M S meets first Tuesday. Prayer service Thursday 7 30 p.m. Quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday with Conference Saturday 10 a.m. Rev. W E McKenzie to preach Sunday night. Rally Day October 24 with Sunday School at 10 30 a.m. Ladies Aid second Thursday monthly. Frank K Dougherty, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Conner
Ladies Aid Society
Montana
W.F.M. S
W. E McKenzie
Frank K. Dougherty
The Lecture Course Presented By Local Concert Firms
The article outlines a four-number lecture and concert series featuring the Fisher Shipp Concert Company, Dr. T G Herbert, the Southland Male Quartette, and S Plato Jones. It praises talent, praises the program, notes bookings from major houses, and states proceeds fund high school books while offering discounted season tickets to Covington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Tiebling
S. Plato Jones
Arly
Indiana
Covington
Lafayette
Bloomington
Greencastle
Ft. Wayne
Terre Haute
Pamerons
Original Cole's Hot Blast Stove Guarantee Promoted
A newspaper notice promotes Original Cole's Hot Blast Stove with Chicago factory guarantee claims. It cites fuel savings, long fire retention, smoke proof feed door, airtight performance, and consistent heat using various coal types, urging early purchase through the exclusive local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Cole
Cole’s
Fair Property Sold by Auction at Richland Fairgrounds
Col C W Smith sold the Richland Township Live Stock and Agricultural Association buildings and property at the fair grounds last Saturday. Proceeds totaled a little over 8577. The Newtown fair, after over twenty years, is dead, but its benefits to the community endure. The infant son of Charles Webb died after illness, with funeral held Tuesday. An older boy remains ill with Typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. W. Smith
Richland Township Live Stock and Agricultural Association
Newtown Fair
Newtowno Enterprise
Charles Webb
Charles Marshall Arrested for Wife Desertion at Yeddo
Charles Marshall was arrested Monday at Yeddo by Deputy Sheriff Will Adkins and jailed on a charge of wife desertion. He married Miss Reed, the 2 step daughter of Barney French of Coal Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall
Yeddo
Will Adkins
Miss Reed
Barney French
Coal Creek
Indianapolis lawyer McAdams seen in Schoonover court
Hon. CL. V. McAdams of Artwan McAdams Hanry, Indianapolis, appeared in Judge Schoonover's Court on Saturday handling cases where his firm acted as counsel. He appeared aged and worn, suggesting city life is strenuous, yet he kept a steady demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. V. McAdams
Artwan, McAdams & Hanry
Indianapolis
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Assassin
Hilisboro
Rainier’s
Republican City
Auter-Smith
Carlson-Kirkman
Com
Fisher Shipp Concert Company
Methodist Church
Bend M.E. Church
Fisher Shipp Concert Co
T.G. Herbert
Oare Tees
Lyceum
T. G. Herbert
Y. Wa
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