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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

7

Naming a Town Concord After Fifty Years of Controversy

The article recounts how Concord New Hampshire earned its name after a half century of disputes. Beginning as Peacock in 1725 the land faced disputes between Massachusetts and New Hampshire and later Bow and Rumford. In 1774 an independent Concord was finally formed honoring the unity of its settlers.

Concord N. H Peacock Massachusetts New Haimpshire Bow Rumford England America Ricmford Ladies’ Home Journal

Escaping Wasps In Marshes Teaches Quick Drop

A U S drainage engineers party faced a wasp nest lesson as axe men attacked ahead. Workers dropped to the ground when stung and the rest followed, learning that lying flat in the grass avoids further stings. The tale notes hornets and wasps attack lines, with horses and mules harmed in past incidents.

United States Drainage Engineers Siianter Chicageo Record-Herald

Commissioners Allowances October 1913 Salaries and Expenses

A detailed list records October 1913 allowances for county officials including Leroy Sanders salary clerk 350 00 and others such as Gray 800 06 auditor Thompson 550 00 treasurer plus office expenses and per diems. The long itemized roll names numerous auditors sheriffs assessors clerks and support staff with their respective pay and disbursements across departments and counties.

Leroy Sanders Same W. OB. Gray Geo. P. Schwin Stats WOH Thompson Salaurvi Geo. P. Schwith W. Oscar Phebus Sidary Geo P. Schwin J.P. Hastings Dochtermain Saly Coassessor W. EL Myers Ieee Atiown Wm. H. Bowman Poor of Jackson Gey. I. Lines Millcreek T. Sparks Ed. Hershberner Same c Thos J. Dotsom T. BE. Rainier Poor of Troy Sarah Longacre Sammie Jesse Smith GS. Brumonvett M. Boord Alr Kerr Richand Betes Frank Lillman Shawnee Clm. Watts Stanfieldsame J.R. Burlington L.G. Biggin Poor Lowan CLG Beckett J. R. Burlington Darwin Calvert Hake Dehet Same O Corwin Colvert Suime BRO J McCool Dawis TLE. Rainier Rep and Care Court Hse Frank Will Cess C.E. Doane M. Werzox Perry F. Pimimons Howard Shtfer Suly Jartiter City of Covington Fountain Telephone Co Muriiny Samie Heys Repre and Care Co Farm Scheid Sane R Doane Bhes Samuel S Sowers Saleite Co Rofiseurt Alva Stalker Jas WO Ritchey Ssme Joh LaBow Ose & Davis Swime i Tiadply Orah Asvhim Care Orphos Jilin EL Schilsame Montsoutersy Co Orph Home Saaze Gehler Leroy Sundeers Insanity Inquest McConahiay Reller Samme Molly Sane Harry Fishero Iitratex M. Spenmecur Williginis T.A. Clifton J.B. Schwin Fosters Shawnee Rade Perrysville Schwin A. Moore Tax Retaunder O Geo Galloway Cov Rive Lewis Bros. Wilhite Grade Curtis Russell J. W. Martin Brier Wichware Islind RA Lafayette Jones Aured Cates James Bonecbrake EK. T. Marshall Daniel Seibold E. C. Moffett Eas Rufus Davidson Jobo D. Trott EB. Short Cner Carwilere Troy Cner Sunegeerd Vanbauren Hepler John D. Trott Sapt Trott Shawn J.G. HK. Short J.G. B. Short Garebs Songer Vani Fred Cunmninghall Maaly Austin M. Shiattuck Carwledly EL. EE. Meee Trott Rd Sas. Martin Lincons Wabash Foster Riverside Wrade Attica Hridge Co Graham Bridgee Myersa Bridge Repair BLA Gageby Songerrd Vania Jobo Glover

Notice to Heirs and Creditors In Estate of Eliza J Dausser

Notice is given that Samuel Rice as Administrator has filed his final account in the estate of Eliza J Dagxer deceased. The court will examine the account on the 11th day of November 1913. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship. Swin Circuit Court September 1913.

Teri Samuel Rice Eliza J. Dagxer Robert N. Voliva John B. Martin Attys Swin

Notice to supply five hundred bushels of wood free potatoes

Board of Commissioners of Fountain County Indiana invites proposals for furnishing five hundred bushels of wood free potatoes. Proposals must meet Rural New York grade, be delivered to Nebeker Station on cars at the superintendent's designated time. Dated October 1913 by Auditor W. Gray.

New York Nebeker Station Board of Commissioners of Fountain Counts Dadian W. BL Gray Fountain County Indiatra

Reminder to submit news before print deadline

Notice urges readers to send news early for printing ahead of busy Wednesday and Thursday press days. It warns that last minute submissions risk missing publication and emphasizes the Thursday press deadline.

Wabash Railroad Introduces New Time Card

Changes take effect Monday on the Wabash mainline with revised times for east bound trains No 34 No 2 and No 28 and west bound No 3 and No 9. The Towpath service schedule lists Attica Covington and back with morning and afternoon departures and arrivals.

Attica Covington

Baltimore Orphans Court Allocates 25000 Counsel Fee in Winans Estate

The Orphans Court in Baltimore approves a 25000 counsel fee to Maurice Leon and the Marbury Gosnell firm split from the 500000 allotted to Prince De Bearn’s grandchildren. The move reduces other legacies, including a portion due to Dorothy Bateman of Newport, while Thomas R. Winans’ potential challenge remains unclear.

Baltimore Ross Winans Prince de Bearn Orphans Court Maurice Leon Marbury, Gosnell & Williams Mr. Winans Dorothy Bateman Newport Thomas R. Winans

Baby in Tree Report Sparks City Chase

John Crohan, a foreman, rushed to East Thirty-fifth Street station claiming a deserted baby was in the lower branches of a tree at Thirty-seventh Street and Park Avenue. Patrolmen and Bellevue Hospital ambulance found no infant. a drifting paper led to jokes about Crohan misjudging paper and babies, while Crohan insisted a baby was kidnapped from the tree.

New York John Crohan

Real estate transfers in Fountain county weekly list

Transactions in Fountain county real estate show multiple transfers from Attica to Covington and surrounding areas. Entries include parcels in Attica, Covington, Wallace and Davis townships with prices ranging from $1 to $2,500, documenting conveyances and undivided interests.

Fountain County GC. S. Douglass

Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Cures Itching Fast

The advertisement proclaims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment heals eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. It claims instant itch relief and speedy recovery with a doctor prescribed formula sold by Pfeiffer Chemical Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis for 50 cents.

Cheap One Way Rates to Western States and Canada

Tickets on sale daily from Sept 25 to Oct 10 for travel to California Colorado Oregon and other western states and Canadian points. Through Daily Tourist Car Service from St Louis. Ask for particulars of the Washington agent G C Knickerbocker C P A Danville IL J D McNamara C P A St Louis MO.

St. Louis Seeandbee City of Exie City of Buffalo Cleveland Put-in-Bay Toledo Detroit Air Points Cleveland & Buffalo Transit CO T. F. Newman H. R

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