Covington Local Briefs Include Moves and Appointments
The Daily Gist lists community notes from Covington and nearby: schools closed for the sixth week, Mrs J H Sailor and daughter visiting Stone Bluff, George Williams of the Attica Democrat in Covington, O S Jones in Indianapolis, John Hopkins of Judyville in Covington, W R Massey & Son advertising trade stock, Paul Board moved to Washington Street, new water mains on Third Street, Geo W Martin and wife near Deputy, SCULPTOR Jim coming to Covington, and E M Board handling marble or granite lettering orders.
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Paul Board
Washington Street
Jim
Covington
E. M. Board
Roe Barker Recovers After Motorcycle Collision
Roe Barker, laid up a week after a motorcycle crash, returns home on crutches. His right leg bone below the knee was fractured and he was badly shaken but stable.
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Roe Barker
Topsy Turvey
Mr. Barker
Big Cline sale brings horses and mules to auction
Farmers prepare to gather the immense corn crop as Homer McCarty of Williamsport visits the southern part of the county Monday morning. The event promises one of the best sales of the year.
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Homer McCarty
Williamsport
Farm and local notices from Attica area
Orders for black wood and stove wood from farmer McMahon with pickup at Paddy McMahon’s barn. Lara Spining hosted Girls' Thimble club at her Fourth Street home last Friday afternoon. J A Moran and family from Attica visited Frank and Mrs Smith this weekend. Blue Star salt sold in barrels and bags claims to stay dry. Hog cholera reported in county. precautions advised. Clarence Stroh and wife, Crawfordsville, visited F W Boyd and wife Sunday.
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McMahon
Paddy McMahon
Lara Spining
Thimble Club
Fourth Street
D. F. Smith
Girls Sewing Club
Family Outing Trips to St. Louis and Chicago
Forest Ward and Gordon Bright visited St. Louis over Sunday returning Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Bilsland and daughter Leota traveled to Chicago Saturday to visit Frank Bilsland and family.
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Forest Ward
Gordon Bright
St. Louis
John Bilsland
Leota
Chicago
Frank Bilsland
Ford Roadster For Sale Bargain Offer
Ford runabout roadster offered for sale with claim of splendid service. Advertisement urges readers to call at the office for details.
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Ford
Local Club Meetings and Community Notices
The Woman's Club meets with Mr Court Dice and Book Lovers with Mrs Tom Coffing. Clarence Thomas and family visited Wm Goldbach and wife. James Rateliff of Kingman died at his home. A derailed freight caused two hours of evening delay on the Big Four. For sale: 60 acre farm near town with improvements. price to be seen. W R Massey & Son promote farm implements and a Cline sale on Oct 30.
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Veedersburg
W. R. Massey & Son
Newtown Residents Roy Guy and Mrs Laura Mc Clure Visit City
Roy Guy and Mrs Laura Mc Clure of Newtown arrived in the city Monday morning to pay taxes and conduct business. Former residents with many local friends, they were seen about town and at various offices during their stay.
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Roy Guy
Laura McClure
Newtown
Lost Items and Local News From Covington Area
The column mentions a missing car light and item No. 64683 to be left at Lewsader & Clem’s store Covington for a reward. It notes a Pocahontas council event in Indianapolis with named attendees, a large farm sale near the city, and good news about Florine Prather recovering after a severe head injury from a horse, now expected to recover fully.
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Covington
Danville
Lewsader & Clem‘ S
Prather
Mark Bennett
West Point
Florine
For Sale 172 Acres Farm with Coal Vein and House
172 acres total with 120 acres of farm land and balance pasture. Five room house and barn on a good road. Price $75 per acre. Farm underlaid with a 5 ft coal vein and workable roof.
Money power in politics roars through Roosevelt era
The piece asserts a $2.8 million campaign fund shaped by Big Business to back Roosevelt’s 1904 election and 1912 Chicago bid, claiming trusts and influential interests manipulated Taft and the GOP. It warns voters to resist money’s control, urging loyalty to the Republican party as the people’s ally.
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Clapp Campaign Fund Investigation Committee
Roosevelt
Doull Moose Party
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Chicago
Matinee Musicale Recital Set At M. E. Church
The Matinee Musicale will present their regular monthly recita Saturday afternoon at the M. E church. The program is a good one.
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M. E Church
Supreme Court Reverses Mose Shanks Illegal Voting Case
The Fountain circuit court decision in State v Mose Shanks was reversed by the state supreme court. The case, tried before Judge Schoonover, held that laws against illegal voting in general elections do not apply to local option elections, overturning the conviction. The high court remanded for trial.
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Fountain Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Mose Shanks
Schoonover
Supreme Court of the State
Butcher Roberts Marriage Celebrated in Davis Township
Prof Owel Butcher of Covington schools married Miss Zula Roberts at her home in Davis Township in a ceremony attended by over 150 guests. Tenor Edward W Frank and Miss Jean nets L Smith from Lafayette performed a musical program. The bride wore a pineapple fiber gown with lace over white satin. Attendants included Miss Nell Small as maid of honor and flower girls Christine Brown and Dorotha Washburn. Rev G W Switzer presided. A Sunday reception followed and the couple planned to begin housekeeping in Covington.
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Owel Butcher
Covington
Zula Roberts
Roberts
Davis Township
Edward W. Frank
Jeannetts L. Smith
Lafayette
Nell Small
Christine Brown
Dorotha Washburn
G. W. Switzer
Will Walburn
Pictorial Review seeks territory representatives for subscriptions
The Pictorial Review calls on readers with expiring subscriptions to become local representatives. Earn over $500 monthly in other districts and receive liberal pay for spare time work. Send applications to 222 W 39th St New York City.
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Pictorial Review
39Th St
New York City
Covington home bargains offered for quick sale
W F Stilwell of Emporia Kansas offers his dwelling and one or both lots at Liberty and 8th streets plus a jot and dwelling at Harrison and 8th streets for sale or rent. Willing to take a lower price for cash or time within thirty days. Offers to be answered at once.
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N. W
Liberty and
8Th Streets
S. W
Harrison and
W. F. Stilwell
Emporia
Kans
Real Estate Moves By Mrs Ed Duller
Covington Dr. A son of Mr and Mrs Harry Glascock died Tuesday evening at their home southeast of this city. He had been ill for several days.
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Ed Duller
Covington
Harry Glascock
Chicken Supper by Ladies Aid at M H Church
The Ladies Aid of the M H church will host a chicken supper at the church this Friday evening, November 1. It promises a hearty meal and fellowship for attendees.
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Ladies Aid
M. H. Church
Taft proposes radical degradation of costs for farmers and consumers
Taft advocates radical debt relief to lower living costs by cutting farmers production costs. He would give farmers access to all world money centers with credit at reduced rates and easier terms, inspired by European cooperative credit. He argues this policy justifies keeping Taft in office for relief to the nation.
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Taft
Europe
Farmers Hold Balance Of Power In Indiana Politics
Indiana farmers control county offices, state legislature and Congress in many counties and can influence governor and president selections. The piece urges farmers to vote with their interests, backing the Republican party to ensure stable prices for large crops and livestock this winter, while denouncing the Democrats as wanting and the Progressives as uncertain.
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Indiana
Congress
Republican Party
Prominent Pledges on Reducing Cost of Living Questioned
The Decatur Herald challenges Progressive orators touring the nation to explain how they would cut living costs without lowering farmers' incomes. It asks whether flour butter meats and other provisions would fall in price while producer prices stay intact and wages remain high.
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Decatur Herald
Saves Leg of Boy with Arnica Balm
A North Carolina father attributes saving his 14 year old son’s leg from amputation to Bucklen’s Arnica Balm after failed remedies. He reports one box cured an ugly ulcer from a bruise, noting relief of pains and piles and recommending the product at 25 cents.
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D. F. Howard
Aquone
N.C
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Sal
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The
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Indianapolis
John Hopkins
Judyville
W.R. Massey & Son
Third Street
Geo. W. Martin and
Deputy
Ind
J. A. Moran
Attica
Frank Smith
Blue Star
D. J. Young & Co
Clarence Stroh
Crawfordsville
F. W. Boyd
Fletcher
Lewsader & Clem
Woman’s Club
Mr& Court
Book Lovers Club
Tom Coffing
Clarence Thomas
Family of
Cates
Wm. Goldbach
James Rateliff
Kingman
Paul
Sheriff Kerr
C. M. Coggins
Wabash
Pocahontas
Media Council
Grand Council
Iniianapolis
Sue Harbert
al. Stalker
Belle Kerns
Anna
Jennie’ Murray
Rose Johnson
Cline
Caesar
Rubicon
Party of the People
Butcher-Roberts
Man
Jane
Thomas A.clifton
T. A. Chifton
Thomas A, Clifton
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