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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

5

Rumor Hanly May Refuse to Sign Vincennes Bonds

Indianapolis Aug 30 A circulating rumor says Governor Hanly may refuse to sign the Vincennes University claim bonds, about 120000 dollars, authorized by the last general assembly. The bill, passed over the governor's veto, bears the attestation clause, raising debate over whether a court could compel signature.

Intianapolis Statehouse Hanly General Assembly Vincennes University Attorney General Haniv

Indiana railroad commission expands duties and workload

The Indiana railroad commission, empowered by recent laws, sees a growing volume of work. It receives requests to inspect railroad grounds and issue station and switching orders, while handling service complaints and rate inquiries. A Lexington complaint on Big Four and B and O Southwestern railroads seeks improved train service, illustrating the commission’s rising activity.

Indianapolis General Assembly Indiana Railroad Commission Lexington Big Four Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern

Fort Harrison Nears Occupancy as Troop Plans Unfold

Indianapolis Fort Ben Harrison will be ready for occupancy next month barring delays in finishing work. Due to reduced army strength from Cuba and the Philippines only two or three companies may move to new posts this fall, with a full regiment to be quartered after troops return from Cuba. Evansville man shot by wife in domestic dispute. 37 year old L N switchman John Saddox dies. wife arrested.

Fort Harrison Tndianapolis Fort Benjamin Harrison Cuba Philippines Evansville Ind John Saddox

Child Dies After Grabbing High-Tension Wire

In Fort Wayne area a nine year old boy, Flast and R Kochs, son of Harry Kochs, was instantly killed after climbing a tree for a bird's nest and grabbing a wet high-tension feedwire. Neighbors lowered him as the circuit formed and he clung to the wire until help arrived.

Fort Warne Flast R. Kochs Harry Kochs

Kendalsville Gunsmith Fatally Struck by Train Signals Fail

In Kendalsville Indiana Flanuel Masters a gunsmith walking along the Grand Rapids Indiana railroad track was struck by a southbound train and killed. Masters who was partially deaf did not hear the warning signals. In Bloomington Indiana Nile Alltop twenty two walked off the rear platform of a Monon train entering Bloomington and suffered injuries likely to prove fatal.

Kendalsville Ind Flanuel Masters White Walkine Grand Rapids & Indiana Emrente Ft Avilla Masters Bloomington Stinesville Nile Hmitsa

Saloonist Held to Answer

John Street, a Saloon keeper in Anderson Indiana is jailed without bond while doctors fear for George Whites life after a fight. In Connersville Indiana Harr Robinson an insane prisoner killed Austin Ford and severely attacked Charles Ring another inmate.

Anderson Ind John Street George White White Connersville Harr Robinson Austin Ford Charles Ring Ford

Death of renowned science lecturer DeMotte at Greencastle

Greencastle Ind Sept 3 Dr John B DeMotte a leading national lecturer on scientific topics died of heart trouble at his home in this city He was widely known for his educational work and influence in popular science circles.

John B. DeMotte Greencastle Ind

Commissioners Allowances October Term 1997 Ledger

A detailed list of county disbursements for October 1997 payments including poor relief, med services, bridge work, jail and court house maintenance, road supervision, and various vendors such as contractors, firms, and individuals. Notable entries include Fountain Merc Co. and Jackson township suppliers, county farm expenses, and Orphans' Home funding.

Fountain Mer Co D. H. Wallace Same Fr. A. Sheafet al P. F. Stuart J. Ludlow Ludlow & Smith W.H. McCord Howard & French Ira Crane Tom Fisher Geo Drover Fred Parham Phoebe Warrick Ratcliff Road OG ‘Grimes Bros Poor Jackson Taylor Poor Cain Linville Mayfield Shaw Newlin Logan Chas Zeigler Holly MT Case Wee Jesse Miller & Co Lewis A Bolding Ron Wilber Poor Lh Loeber Jackson Bros Jamies Bros el Foster Ween Clinton Beckett Ben Wilber Finney Poor Logan Ed Foster Shawnee Attica Bridge Co Shultz Underwood Typewriter Co Auahor Stationery Treas Othee Tas Twiddy Board Bo Barton Brewer Toop Guy Sal Co Sauipe Eee EA Gilson Sal See County Med Serv County Farm Gray J Buardesty Sam LaBaw Jones al Dwelt Dotson Kiger Feas County Montgomery Co Orphans Mayer Reps Allen & Hedges Britton Gas Dunkin Skybarger Poor Fulton GE Watson J¢' Keller Tree A. Law Sal Oscar Odeneal LA Williamson UM Spencer Millcreek McCrars Ewbank Miles F Dotson Coun Yiarm WU Isaac Holder Reps River Bridge Hershbergering Livengood Sal County the Republicab Coggin Naad Ser Wabash Phelps Poor Wabash Court House Rcarter McGeorge & Co impCorm Geo Crane Jr Wm Hogg Teprs Court House Mont Crane Williamson Martin Bros Joe Starkey JR Hardesty Anse Madden Richeson Ost & Davis Rion Groceries County Ng Geo Williams J. B. Thomas & Co Jones Louis Wenberg Buttmen's Rice Ratcliff & Allen Norris Road Care C.h. Grounds Ratcliff L Rateliff Allen & McKee Allen & McKey Sim Wiffenderter Tal Bedding County PJ McMahon Fuel County Farm Bsedwin Wa Ryan

Republican offers six page wall chart with subscriptions

The Republican announces a September 15 1907 offer giving a six page wall chart worth 1.00 with subscriptions. The chart includes Indiana maps country emblems governors presidents rulers Pan American Canal and construction details. New rate 1.25 for one year in advance. paper remains 1.50.

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woodford's Sanitary Lotion

An advertisement claims fast itch relief with Woodford's Sanitary Lotion sold by M. Vandorn in Covington Indiana. It promotes WeWitt's Kidney and Bladder pills for backache and urinary issues, offering a week’s treatment for 25 cents from The Hedges Drug Co.

Woodford M. Vandorn Covington Ind WeWitt The Hedges Drug Co

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Vincennes Claim Hoas CM Spencer Sam Rice Poor Richland Rhce Troy Coleman Reves & Colemp W B Myers Clint Hesler Chas Thompson Maver Loeb Clint D Smith Spicing Rino Lewis Neberker Layton & Bilsland Law Mac Irvin Saland Post McGeorge Jr & Co Rep County Farm de Witt Goort Giles Soldbyv Tire Hedge Drug Co Indiana Ernors Panama Canal Tion Ms . Lelekiet Covington and Vicinity Stanon OQ New York Circuit Court Fountain County Barclay Yerkes Charles Yerkes Lucas Nebeker
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