Fontanet Explosion Destroys Town Killing Many
Despatches report a Dupont Powder Company mill explosion at Fontanet Indiana causing widespread devastation. Forty to fifty dead, about a thousand injured, and many homeless as fires and further blasts followed destroying the town and shattering nearby areas. Relief trains bring wounded to hospitals as officials assess the disaster.
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Terre Haute
Dupont Powder Company
Fontanet
Shcech
Monahan
Ohio
Justifiable homicide in Perrysville death of Howard Dowdell
Coroner’s verdict finds the 70 year old Howard Dowdell died from a heart stabbing after a long quarrel with his brother in law Robert Olney. Olney, 40, was held pending murder charge decisions as inquest reported Dowdell attacked with a corn knife and Dowdell stabbed him twenty two times before Olney returned the fatal wound. Dr. Jones examined the body.
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Howard Dowdell
Perrysville
Robert Olney
Onley
O Ney
Danville
Olsey
Olney
Carpenter Mills
Dowdell
Qoney
Covington H S Triumphs Over Crawfordsville In Scrimmage
Covington high school defeated Crawfordsville high school 17 to 6 in a hot scrimmage last Saturday. Two Crawfordsville players sustained injuries while Covington players suffered minor scrapes and facial cuts.
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Covington
Crawfordsville
Veedersburg to Host Largest Street Fair Ever this October
The city and county plan a full seven days of entertainment October 21 to 26 headlined by Charley Barry. Covington is expected to send its usual crowd as amusements range from pumpkin show to additional attractions for all ages.
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Veedersburg
Chariey Barry
Punkin
Covington
A Killing Frost Signals Winter Arrival
A vivid account describes a killing frost Sunday night turning leaves to gold and brown. The frost wilts vines and plants, hastens corn ripening, and ends the canning factory season as Jack Frost’s icy touch hints at winter.
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Jack Frost
Texas Gulf Coast lands offer vast yet accessible potential
A prospectus extols the Gulf Coast of Texas from Nueces to the Rio Grande as a fertile, developing region. It notes vast cattle ranches breaking up after railway expansion, rich black soil, early citrus and vegetables, 72 degree climate with 38 inches of rain, abundant artesian wells, and towns like Kingsville and Harlingen rising as ideal homes for settlers seeking health and solid returns.
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Texas
New York
Penn
Ohio
Ind
Ill
Iowa
Gulf Coast Country
Gulf Coast
Nueces River
Rio Grande
Nueces, Hildage
Cameron
Gulf Coast Railway
California
Kingsville
Raymondville
Lyford
Sebastian
Harlingen
New Officers Installed at Covington Court No 46
Covington Court No 46 of the tribe of Ben Hur held an initiatory ceremony for 31 members, 12 from Veedersburg, with visitors from Sim onade Tribe of Crawfordsville. Officials named include A T Livengood chief H C Yoount past chief Mrs M D Board teacher A G Harvey judge Dr Hicks captain Mrs James York Mother of Hur and others. Manley Booe chaired the meeting.
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Covington Court No
Ben Hur
Simonade Tribe
Crawfordsville
Veedersburg
A.T. Livengood
H. C. Yoount
M. D. Board
A. G. Harvey
Final Civil Cases Filed in Investigation
The final two cases in the investigation matter were filed Thursday morning. One targets ex-Auditor Wes Elwell for over $600 and the other targets the W. W. Luke estate for $13,000. November 13 is set for making of issues, with trial to follow as rapidly as possible.
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Wes Elwell
W. W. Luke
Julian Seized After Inquest into Infant Death
Coroner's inquest on an infant found dead in Fulton township led to a warrant for John Julian. He allegedly fathered the child with Lillie Whyde and hid from arrest until sheriff’s deputy James Twiddy captured him in Silver Island. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over, then jailed for the bond.
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Parham
Silver Island
Fulton Township
John Julian
Adustry
Lillie Whyde
Julian
Whyde
Hardesty
Fountain County
James ‘Lwiddy
Twiddy
Schoonover
Verdict in Shoaf V Booe awards $37 to plaintiff
Elmer Shoaf sued Jeremiah Booe in circuit court last Monday and a jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The claim was for $150, and the award totaled $37. Both principals reside in Fulton township.
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Elmer Shoaf
Jeremiah Booe
Fulton Township
Epworth League Social At Reeves Home
An Epworth League social was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Reeves on Harrison street Friday evening. About seven ty five were present and refreshments were served. The occasion was of special benefit and interest to league and social members.
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Epworth League
Will Reeves
Harrison Street
League
Boston Store Reorganized at William sport
The Boston Store at William sport has reorganized into a joint stock company. Officers are M. F. Collier president and Herold Vegoe secretary and treasurer. Vegoe will manage the business from William sport. The store plans to enlarge and become the greatest trading point in the country. P. T. Bennet remains with the firm.
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Boston
Williamsport
M. F. Collier
Herold Vegoe
Robbery Trial Set for Monday in Circuit Court
The circuit court will hear the robbery case of Robert and Zaney Hughey and Ham Hays against Uncle John Hathaway. A drawn special venire lists jurors Volney Long Cain Wallace Adkins Jackson Bi Hughes Logan William Hunt Troy H S Edwards Cain L G Martin Logan. Attorney O S Jones represents defendants and anticipates a hard fight but seeks acquittal. An army of witnesses has been summoned. Call and examine our premium chart.
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Robert
Zaney Hughey
Ham Hays
John Hathaway
Volney A. Long
Cain
Wallace Adkins
Jackson
Bi’ Hughes
Logan
William Hunt
Troy
H. S. Edwards
L. G. Martin
O.S. Jones
Covington Concert Band to Reorganize in Town
The Covington Concert Band plans a full reorganization after new and returning members boosted by local support from citizens and Downgton business leaders. Notable players include Harter Spence Schma Miles the De Havens Rainier Bros and Livengood. new instruments have been bought and officers will be elected at an upcoming meeting.
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Covington
Indiana
Downgton
Shean’ Harter
Spence
Pete” Schma
Miles
de Haven’s
The
Foxes
Livengood
Rainier Bros
Appointed Administrator for Barclay Yerkes Estate
Charles Yerkes has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of his late father Barclay Yerkes.
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Charles Yerkes
Barclay Yerkes
Beulah Hesler Joins Spence Smith & Spence as Saleslady
Miss Beulah Hesler is new saleslady at the dry goods firm Spence Smith and Spence. She is amiable, popular, and has prior experience in sales.
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Beulah Hesler
Spence Smith & Spence
Miss Hesler
Vice Acquitted in Mayor's Court Family Quarrel
Tom Vice was acquitted last Tuesday in the mayor's court on charges of provoking an assault on his aged mother. Evidence showed the incident stemmed from a family quarrel and the defendant was discharged.
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Tom Vice
Saloon Keeper Ross Smith Weds Leanna Meharry
Ross D. Smith proprietor of a north side saloon married Miss Leanna Meharry on Tuesday evening at an exact hour. Justice Sam Simmns performed the ceremony in his usual happy manner and wearing the smile that won't come off.
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Ross D. Smith
North Side
Leanna Meharry
Sam Simmns
Pastor's Reception for New Rev. Fox at Church Parlor
The Presbyterian society hosted a reception for their new pastor Rev. H. K. Fox and his family at the church parlors on Wednesday evening. Members from various associations attended and enjoyed informal social time. Light refreshments were served and attendees became better acquainted.
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The
Presbyterian Society
H. K. Fox
Phelps Stores Undergoing North East Corner Makeover
Mrs A M Phelps is rearranging the Phelps store on the northeast corner of the square. The front room shelves will be redesigned and a new soda fountain installed to offer up to date service. All lines will receive careful attention as public visits are invited.
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A. M. Phelps
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League Social
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