Prominent Hillsboro Man Ends Life After Political Tensions
Albert Campbell a hill country resident and landowner, reportedly took carbolic acid in Woodson Farm after a day of political discussions about Sheriff candidate Wilt. A note found in his pocket read forgive me for this but it is better than for all of us to be ruined. Family and neighbors describe him as a respected citizen, deeply shaken by county politics and accusations, with no inquest held as he died before discovery.
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Campbell
Cain Township
John P. Schwin
Schwin
John Wilt
Bob Green
Asa Allen
Danville
Ill
Cain Township Horse Thief Detective Association
Wilt
Dir. Schwin
Perc
Hatfield
Eadh
Horse Company
Vampobell
Covington
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Schwin
Mr. Yount
Hillsboro
Mr. Wilt
Acd
Me. Sch Vin
Yount
Frank
Oder
Ind
Darab
Marshall Day Draws Big Democratic Rally in Fountain County
Democrats held Mersing and Afternees Meetings with Thomas Marshall and Martin Morrison addressing crowds at the East Court House. Morrison spoke to persuade Republicans to switch parties while Marshall criticized Lincoln Republicans and favored state wide prohibition. Occidental bands provided music as about 3200 people gathered. outcomes showed disappointment in Fountain county democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Newtown
Covington
Martin A. Morrison
East Court House
Morrison
Thomas Marshall
Attica
Ed Mayer
Judge Schoosnover
Judge Schoonover
Court House
H.C. Yount
Lincoln
Potatoes and Cabbage Sold At Local Station
A car load of New York Rules No 1 potatoes and choice dry stock will be at the Big Four station Friday and Saturday for retail. Delivery available in any quantity. Also a fine lot of winter cabbage for kraut or packing purposes. W C Welchell phone 131.
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New York
Big Four
W. C. Welchell
Bulbs for Sale Chin ese Lilly Hyacinth and Tulip
Choice bulbs offered by C. W. Welchell including Chinese Lily Hyacinth and Tulip varieties. Phone 151 for contact and pricing details.
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C. W. Welchell
Foster Items Highlight Covington Visits and Local News
Miss Mary Remster went to Veedersburg Monday and Miss Dora Hughes won at Covington Monday. Various locals shopped in Covington and Foster residents hosted, entertained, or traveled. Grandma Moody returned home after a year away in Danville as families gathered and neighbors shared updates.
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Mary Remster
Veedersburg
Dora Hughes
Covington
Grandma Moody
Danville
Local Notes From Western Park Club Rooms
A recount of a social gathering at the Western park club rooms withRefreshments served and a good turnout. Ed Spencer notes W W Crane Construction Co fulfills requirements for gravel road work. Uncle Will Foster plans cribbing corn from his 1000 acres and predicts $1 corn next June. Jack Kuffman leaves the railroad to join the State Bank as assistant cashier with a raise.
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Ed. Spencer
W.W Crane Construction Co
Will Foster
Jack Kuffman
Ef Winelow
State Bank
Cord W394 Hickory Wood Sale Inquiry
75 cords of ready stove wood offered by Sprosen Wilson. Also promotional note for Dawitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills by The Hedges Drug Co claiming relief for backache rheumatic pains and bladder disorders with a one week trial.
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Sal
Sprosen Wilson
DaWitt
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Jim Allen
Bess Dunlap
E. H. McGirk
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Belen Vyse
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Daller
Verna Beckett
Mary Shafer
Ted Shafer
Miss Miller
Nettie Spencer
Ethel Fields
Coviington
Mina
Nellie Phillips
Miss Elucy. Howard
Minnie Moody
Oliver Perry
Morton Banks
Geesie
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Jim Strawser
Clark Dennis
Clark
Unce
Geo. Boughner
George
Hy Smith
Jacob Ricketts
Tom Gaskin
Bob Pearcey
Covington Tureday
John Stevens
Famil
Grandpa Beckette
Joseph Hunton
Ida
Kansas
Oliver Hutson
Cov
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Indiaapolis
W.B. Ry
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Gersie
Cv Briles
Geasie
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Mr. Prather
Rileysburg
Tureday
Narry Switzer
Detroit
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Western Park
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Farnsworth & Reeves
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