Republicans Name City Ticket After Acclamations
Republicans nominate Evan Heath for Mayor John LaTourette for Clerk Fred Layton for Treasurer and councilmen at large Dr J P Buckner Mont Board in a friendly ward by ward contest. Stanton Spence and Romine win ward council nominations with acclamations and votes.
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Williams
Julian M. Martin
Evan Heath
John LaTourette
Fred Layton
J. P. Buckner
Mont Board
Alva Clark
Dr. Carter
Carter
M. L. Stanton
J. W. Price
D. W. Spence
Enoch Romine
Roy Thompson
Richard Stephens Dies Suddenly North-East Richland Elder
Richard Stephens aged 73 of North East Richland township died Friday morning after a short illness from a congestive chill. Born in Ohio in 1832 he lived sixty years on the farm where he died. His wife had died five years earlier. He leaves two sons William L. and John. Funeral services were Sunday at the old Baptist cemetery west of Newtown.
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Richard Stephens
Richland Township
J.N. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Ohio
William L
John
Old Baptist
Newtown
Presbyterian Services Next Sunday at Church
Preaching services planned at the Presbyterian church next Sunday with morning topic The Leaven of the Kingdom and evening topic Child's Play and Men's Religion. All are invited. Mike Vickie Sloan is visiting friends in the city.
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Presbyterian Church
Mike Vickie Sloan
County Line Bridge Over Coal Creek Opens
Crawfordsville Journal reports the county line bridge west of Waynetown on Coal Creek, built by Thatcher A Parker & Co. of Terre Haute, cost estimated at 2400 dollars but constructed for less. The one hundred foot long concrete abutment bridge was accepted as a satisfactory improvement.
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Crawfordsville
Board of County Commissioners
Fountain County
Waynetown
Coal Creek
Thatcher A Parker &Co
Terre Haute
Duty of Every Citizen Defined From Folk Speech
Extracts from Governor Folk’s Philadelphia address urge aggressive citizen action to eradicate graft and demand public virtue in city and state government. He calls for vigilant patriotism, civilian oversight, and party responsibility to serve the people, not seize power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Philadelphia
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
City Club
United States
Elder J. W. Nye to Preach at Wabash Chapel
Vermillion preacher Elder J. W. Nye will lead sermons at Wabash Chapel on Sunday October 29 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are invited to attend these services.
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J. W. Nye
Vermillion
Wabash Chapel
Fer Jimmy Downey Dies in Danville Hospital
James Downey known as Fer Jimmy died Sunday in Danville. He lived with Mack Adamson in this city for years and burial services were held Monday. He was a character with a big heart for those he loved.
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James Downey
Jimmy
Mack Adamson
Danville
Four New Rural Routes Start
Four new rural routes started Monday morning with routes six and seven led by Elmore Arter and Lee Harter in this county. Routes eight and nine, under Harry Smail and G A Murphy, operate in Warren and Vermillion counties. Route nine moved from Stat& Line to Covington after a petition. The service is starting off nicely.
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Elmore Arter
Lee Harter
Warren
Vermillion
Harry Smail
G. A. Murphy
Stat& Line
Covington
Gospel Meetings At First Church Of Christ
Evangelist B L Allen of Indianapolis leads a citywide gospel revival at the First Church Of Christ with strong turnouts. A large Sunday night crowd and a capable choir accompany nightly meetings expected to continue through next week. two additions have joined the congregation so far.
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Church of Christ
Evangelist B L. Allen
Indianapolis
Schulenberg Elevator Sold to Thomas Bodine
The Schulenberg elevator and grain interests in this city have been sold Monday to Thomas Bodine for a sum reported just over $7,000. Bodine will keep both elevators open and pay the highest market prices for all grain and seeds. Schulenberg brothers will locate elsewhere and seek another elevator opportunity.
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Schulenberg
Thomas Bodine
Bodine
Schulenberg Brothers
Handsome Infant and Childrens Cloaks at J Loebs Stores
A local retailer advertises handsome infant and childrens cloaks at J Loebs Stores. The notice highlights affordable coats for young children and urges shoppers to visit the department for stylish outerwear.
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J. Loeb’s
Putting in Hardware at Fowler Store
J. H. Fowler fits up the Wright room with shelving and adds hardware to the stock. When improvements are completed, Fowler will have one of the neatest stocks in the section.
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J. H. Fowler
Wright
Mr. Fowler
Saloon License Application by Veedersburg Dealer
Will J. DeHaven and Chauncey Vickery announce in the Veedersburg News their plan to apply for a license at the next Commissioners Court term to sell intoxicants in Veedersburg city and township.
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Will J. DeHaven
Chauncey Vickery
Veedersburg
Diphtheria Strikes Newtown. Schools Closed
Newtown faces a diphtheria outbreak with schools shut by health authorities. No deaths yet, but many children are ill and several county sections report cases.
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Newtown
Dooly Brother Dies After City Marshal Shooting
Thomas Dooly brother of Mrs. Jack Franklin died from wounds suffered when he was shot by the Clinton city marshal while crossing the street near the opera house. He died at St Elizabeth hospital in Terre Haute Wednesday evening as Mrs Franklin sat at his bedside. Funeral services were held Friday in Clinton.
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Thomas Dooly
Jack Franklin
Clinton
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Terre Haute
Veedersburg Street Fair Promises Week of Free Exhibits
The Veedersburg Street Fair starts Monday morning and runs through Sunday. Farm Brothers animal show and the Okabe Royal Japanese Troupe headline free attractions with premiums and big-time entertainment. Locals are eager to attend in droves for a lively week.
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Veedersburg
Farm Brothers Great Animal Show
Okabe Royal Japanese Troupe
Indiana's Hanly: A Governor of Law and Duty
The Washington Post hails Hanly as a steady reforming figure, not a radical, noting his firm enforcement of laws and his courageous firing of Auditor Sherrick. The piece contrasts him with Folk and La Follette and predicts the nation will hear more from Indiana's governor.
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Hanly
Indiana
Sherrick
Weaver
Philadelphia
Washington Post
Deputy Treasurer Chosen for Fountain County
S Mack Irvin will assume the duties of Fountain County treasurer January 1, 1906 and has chosen Ed W Bonebrake as deputy. Bonebrake lately served as assistant cashier at the Citizens Bank in Kingman and is regarded as a bright young man and future public figure. The new duo is expected to oversee the county finances well.
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S. Mack Irvin
Ed W. Bonebrake
Mr. Bonebrake
Citizens Bank
Kingman
Fountain County
Yountsville Blankets Sold by Covington Stores
Covington agents offer Yountsville blankets flannels and ready made pants. J Loeb's Stores touts the best woolen goods and promotes the Coventry distribution.
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Covington
Yountsville
J. Loeb’s
Surprise Birthday Party for Austin Pavey
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pavey for their son Austin's birthday. After supper, the evening featured games and music with warm wishes for a long and prosperous life.
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Allen Pavey
Austin
Entertain Charter Members by Local Woman's Club
The ladies of the woman's literary Club entertain the charter members at Mrs. W. H. Cox home on Fourth street. A few outside guests will probably be entertained. Elaborate preparations have been made.
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Woman’s Literary Club
City
W. H. Cox
Fourth Street
Best Hosiery Slogan Promotes Topsy at Spence Smith
A local advertisement urges customers to seek the best hosiery labeled Topsy at Spence Smith and Spence, signaling shop branding and product focus.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
Week’s Advertised Names List For October 18 1905
The notice lists numerous individuals including Monseur Jean Brentt Mrs A B Ellison Mr Cletus Feel Mr James Felton J Henry Howard Gower Johnson and others as a weekly advertiser lineup. Readers are asked to call for the above advertising items and mention F W Boyd P M.
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Monseur Jean Brentt
A. B. Ellison
Cletus Feel
James Felton
J. Henry Howard
Gower Johnson
Pettenati Severina
Jas. Lopp
F. E. Martin
N. B. Martin
Will Page
Henry Page
G. B. Routh
Hubert Stull
Leslie H. Stark
Bond & Co Opens Covington Stock Sale In October
Bond and Co completed the sale of Maurice Haas stock of clothing and closed the deal. The Shesley stock, recently acquired, will be consolidated with the Haas stock in the Dice room. Opening on Wednesday October 25 promises one of Covington’s largest cost sales as stock is rapidly reduced. Mr Haas remains in Covington and will pursue other business ventures.
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Bond & Co
Maurice Haas
Shesley
Haas
Covington
Happily Married Beckett and Miss Angie White wed in Covington
Millard H Beckett and Miss Angie White were married Sunday evening at the bride's home in Covington with Rev Thorn officiating. The ceremony drew fifty relatives and friends, the couple receiving many gifts, and will reside on the Wallace Phillips farm just south of Foster.
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Evbark
Millard H. Beckett
Angie White
Thorn
Covington
Malinda Ritchey
Chas. White
St. Louis
Wm. White
Ashley
Ind
Clint Beckett
Attica
P.O. E. Connor
Danville
Mack Beckett
Ill
Foster
Wallace Phillips
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Stanton
Price
Mr. Stanton
Spence
Romine
Javelve
Thompson
Presbyterian Services
House of Delegates
Schulenberg Elevator
Yountsville Goods
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