James W Ellis Republican Candidate for Third District
James W Ellis is named as the Republican candidate for commissioner of the Third District. The brief notice lists Ellis as seeking election to the local government post.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
1
James Ellis for Fountain County Commissioner Eyes Local Roots
James W. Ellis, Republican candidate for Fountain County Commissioner in the third district, born in Mason County Kentucky in 1539, moved to Fountain County at age 15, raised by a family of six. He joined Wilder Brigade in 1862 to defend the Union, later returning to farming and earning a reputation as a prudent, capable leader. He has served on the Cain Township Advisory Board and the County Advisory Board, emphasizing moral and economic issues and public service. A vote for James Ellis is presented as voting for a trusted, principled man with strong convictions and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ellis
Republic
Mason Coung
Fountain County
James
Elis
Union
Wilder Brigade
Kilis
Creditu
Cain Touwn
Eajs
Witaigh Stading
Jame Eulis
Fountaincount
Comaiissionrs
Edmonds Arrested for Selling Untaxed Beverages
United States Marshal D E Rankin of Indianapolis arrested Loyd S Edmonds, proprietor of a local pool room, on charges of selling Cream of Ibps and Temperance Beer without a government license. Edmonds was taken to Lafayette then Indianapolis for federal court, facing a heavy fine and possible imprisonment. The event followed citizen concern over illegal liquor sales and law compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D E Rankin
Indianapolis
Loyd S
Idmonds
Uncle Sam
Edmonds
Lafayette
Bdu
Rally Day at MBE Church on Sunday October 24
The Sun day school at the MBE church announces Rally Day for October 24. All AJL are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.m. E
M. BE
AJL
Palmer-Waver Everett Keys wed Peble Weaver in county clerk office
Everett C Keys and Peble Weaver united in marriage Saturday morning at the County Clerk's office. The couple, accompanied by their parents, will set up housekeeping in a prepared home. the groom is a prosperous farmer of Eastern Fountain county with many friends. Sweaters advertised by Burton complete the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Palmer
Everett C. Keys
Miss Peble Weaver
Fountain County
Booth
Helpma
Covington Defeats Attica In Highway High School Tilt
Covington high school downed Attica 21 to 0 on Saturday in a two half game. Jackson produced key field points while Captain Coffing led end tackling and sparked drives. Palmer, Richadon and Thompson starred for Attica as Dr. Hicks officiated with Dr. Beckett as umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Attica High School
Covington
Jackson
Cofffing
Palmer
Richadon
Thompson
Martin
McDermond
Dr. Hicks
Terve
Ini Dr. Beckett
Attica
Deserted Wife Leads to Arrest of Local Broker
Ronaldston, a broker from Montgomery County, was arrested here last Friday by Marshall Rabb at the urging of Craw Crawfordsville authorities. He abandoned his wife and attempted to flee, later returning to Crawfordsville to face three charges: fornication adultery and assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronaldston
Montgomery County
Marshall Rabb
Crawfordsville
Charley Vansickle
Charley
Williamsport
Attica
Vansickle
Billy Cox
Republican Meeting Highlights Local Attorney General Candidate
Hon. James Bingham a well known Muncie attorney and AG candidate will speak in Kingman on Friday evening. Bingham, a Fountain County native from Mill Creek township, formerly served as County Superintendent and prosecuting attorney for several years in this county. He attended the Landis meeting Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bingham
Muncie
Kingman
Jim
Fountain County
Mill Creek Township
Landis
Attica Clipper Produced by 11 Year Old Editor
The Attica Clipper is a semi monthly paper published in Attica by J Frank Mc Dermond Jr. It is a neat two column six page publication entirely the work of the 11 year old editor who shows enthusiasm and clean cut promising future. The paper is issued after school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank McDermond, Jr
Attica
McDermond, Jr
Dwelling Destroyed by Fire in Warren County
A $1,500 residence of Truste John Fields northwest of Foster in lower Warren county burned last Sunday morning. The fire started between two chimneys and spread rapidly, destroying most of the home though books and office effects were saved. Loss about $2,000 with $1,300 insured. rebuilding to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truste John Fields
Foster
Warren County
Fields
Leader Ad Claims Lowest Prices Across Departments
The Leader promotes its stores as offering goods in all departments for less money than in large cities, asserting strong value and encouraging shoppers to trade locally for savings.
Happy Union of Hearts in South City
Miss Frances Blakely and Mr. Roscoe Lowe wed at 8 o clock Saturday at the Blakely home officiated by Rev A R Heath. The couple, soon to reside near Wallace, received many gifts and a $15 purse as they begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Blakely
Roscoe Lowe
Oliver Blakely
A. R. Heath
Grom
Elijah Lowe
Wallace
Wabash College
Misnawausa
Lowe
Misses Children and Infants Cloaks Sold at J Loebs
A short retail note reports that J Loebs store offered misses and infants cloaks. The item list highlights available sizes and styles for winter wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Prison Sunday Observance Sent by Board of Charities
October 28 is proposed as Prison Sunday by the Board of State Charities. Ministers will address appropriate themes and Rev J T Orton will speak Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
J.T. Orton
Presbyterian Church
Did Not Find Coe In Baltimore Hills Search
Word came Monday that Jesse Coe was hiding in the Baltimore hills northwest of the city. An armed posse went to Lower Warren county Tuesday morning and searched woods hills and hollows, getting lost at times but returning empty handed. A colored tramp seen in the hills was thought to be Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Coe
Baltimore Hills
Warren County
Coe
The Leader Guarantees Fit on All Garments
The Leader promises every ready made cloak or skirt will fit satisfactorily before leaving the store. All alterations are gratis to ensure a perfect fit for customers.
Clinton F Hesler for County Commissioner
Clinton F Hesler, born 1855 in Canton township, is a Republican candidate with a long record in Fountain County. A former state legislator and eight term educator, he promotes prudent public spending and public welfare, and seeks election to county commissioner.
Fall Opening Sale Praises Customers and High Hopes
Our Fall Opening Sale exceeded past events of its kind and realized our highest expectations. We thank our many customers for their liberal patronage and pledge to meet it in the future.
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
The following licenses have been issued since the last report by Clerk Bryant James W Lee and Sarah M Reed Emery R Lowe and Mary Francis Blakely John E Uplinger and Luella I Calvert Ever C Ksys and Pearl Weaver Seward Orahood and Grace L McIntosh Herman Koebler and Dessie Fulton John Shuppert and Mary E Newman Richard Dee and Margarett Theressa Houts Our Blanket department is large enough for Chicago and we guarantee to retail to the consumer at wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bryant
James W. Lee
Sarah M. Reed
Emery R. Lowe
Mary Francis Blakely
John E. Uplinger
Luella I Calvert
Chicago
Greatest Women Mission Meeting Held in District
The Twenty Fourth Annual Meeting of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society with the Woman s Branch met at the M E church in Crawfordsville this week. Forty representatives from local societies attended along with two returned missionaries as speakers and many visitors. The sessions were uplifting and left a strong impression of our town and church. A full report will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Socety
M. E
Crawfordsville
Covington
Box Supper At Bear Creek School House
A box supper will be held at the Bear Creek school house this Saturday night October 27. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
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Happy Union OF Hearts
Francis Blakely
Ried
Clint F. Hesler
Clinton F Hesler
Cantonship
James Hesler
Valparaiso
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Ever. C. Ksys
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Seward Orahood
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Herman Koebler and
Dessie Fulton
John Shuppert and
Mary E. Newman
Richard Dee and
Margarett Theressa Houts
W. F. M. S. Meeting
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