May Break Will. Unusual attempt to set aside Catharine Foster will
Dan C. Reed as executor seeks court permission to sell the Washington and Council streets property to pay legacies. D N Foster through Crane and McCabe asserts the will and codicils were improperly drawn, aiming to invalidate the will. Charles R Milford represents George Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Foster
D. N. Foster
Dan C. Reed
Washington and
Council Streets
Crane & McCabe
Crawfordsville
The Leader Ad Teases Hart Schaffner Marx and More
A South Bend commercial note features Stetson Flats Hart Schaffner Marx and Walk Over Dorothy Dodd Vemo Ball Band Arctics Stephenson Wool Underwear and Marshall Field Dry Goods. The piece invites shoppers and asks who can beat them with playful crowding lines.
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Stetson
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothang
Dorothy Dodd
Stephenson
South Bend
Indiana
Marshall Field
Social at Presbyterian church with play and ghosts
The Christian Endeavor Society hosts a church social this evening starting at seven. A short play, recitations, and songs will entertain, with ghostly and witchy elements. Decorations match the season, no admission fee, all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Covington Y M C A Organizing Meeting Held
Citizens met at Covington Bank to discuss forming a city Y M C A and a Finance committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions. The committee includes W. W. Layton Chas Lowe John Bilsland Dr E J Martin Geo P Schwin Rev Pamer Dr Fox and Rev Dougherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Bank
Y. M.C.A
W. W. Layton
Chas Lowe
John Bilsland
E. J. Martin
Geo. P. Schwin
Pamer
Fox
Dougherty
The Friend Paid Space Claim Sparks Shop Debate
The piece accuses The Friend of using paid space to back another ticket while pretending to aid its own. It calls the tactic duplicity as sales of Ladies Suits and cloaks rise this fall and rejects coupon baiting for gambling schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ygoode
Palin Receives Damages After Clover Leaf Collision
The Clover Leaf railroad settled with Hyrem Palin of Richland township for the loss of his horses killed in a recent incident. The compromise totaled 2800 dollars, paid by check, and the matter is closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Railroad
Hyrem Palin
Richland Township
A New Boot at J. Loeb's Stores
Rubberhide Boot features rubber upper two leather soles leather insole and solid leather heel offered for sale at J. Loeb's Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Covington Football Postponed To Saturday Oct 30 at Fair Grounds
Weather delays last Saturday's football game between Covington and Kingman H. 8. will be played this Saturday at the Fair grounds with 3 o'clock kickoff. Both teams are evenly matched and promise a fast contest. Covington players earn a school monogram for regular attendees and two-game participants as the team trains harder than in years past. Admission is 25 cents and support is urged. Also new arrivals of ladies net and silk waists at W. B. Coleman’s.
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Kingman H
Fair Grounds
Covington
A Pretty Home Wedding Involves Alma Boord and Roy Rogers
Miss Alma Boord and Roy A. Rogers wed Wednesday evening at the Boord home. The ceremony featured a blue and yellow theme, a Lohengrin choral prelud,e and the Rose Maiden postlude. Officiating was Dr. H. K. Fox with E. H. Koethe as best man, followed by a reception and out of town guests from Hoopeston Newport Attica Kingman Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Boord
Mont Boord
Roy A. Rogers
Mark Rogers
Alpha Tau
Madge Laurus
LaVerne Glasscock
C. L. Myers
Quartette
Chicago
E. J. Boord
Hoopeston
Manford Jones
Newport
Charles Zeigler
Martha Zeigler
Charles Andrews Zeigler
Oliver Boord
Ruth Boord
Attica
Harry Glascock
Kate Glascock
Kingman
H. C. Garman
J. Frank Hanly
D. E. Lindley
E. H. Koethe
Indianapolis
Miss Board
McDowell
Old Fiddlers Contest Delights Crowded Rink Opera House
The Old Fiddlers Contest at the Rink Opera House Tuesday evening drew about five hundred spectators. Contenders from Hillsboro Marshfield and nearby towns competed in old time violin music with prizes awarded to performers including John Hosier for violin solos and Uncle Dan Foxworthy for oldest and longest haired fiddler. Russell Kirby won best clog dance and F M Whittaker took best old time song. the event, organized by M Mitchell, entertained and educated youngsters in traditional arts. Star Brand Shoes advertised at W B Coleman’s.
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Rink Opera House
M. Mitchell
Wm. Foxworthy
David Nind
Hillsboro
F. M Whittaker
Yeddo
Lute Holycross
Lower Warren
John Barnhart
Marshfield
B. F. Robinson
Fountain
Wm. Meharry
J. A. Kellem
Clyde Edwards
Jake Edwards
John Hosier
James Menifee
Marty Connor
Worth Youngblood
Edwards
Russell Kirby
Joe Lape
Ollie Harden
Kirby
Jos. Dukes
Dan Foxworthy
F. M. Whittaker
Postmaster General Seeks Rural Route Assignments
D LeGraw requests Postmaster Boyd name rural route carriers for Fowler and Mt Morencie routes. Boyd recommends Elmore Arter for Fowler and Lee Harter for Mt Morencie. Unclear if either will accept. The move signals Boyd's high standing with postal authorities.
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D. LeGraw
Boyd
Fowler
Mt. Morencie
Elmore Arter
Lee Harter
Hand-me-down style in H S M suit at The Leader
A note highlights a H S M suit available only at The Leader offering style and satisfaction found in hand-me-down clothing. The promotion stresses exclusivity and local shopping.
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Leader
Echoes of the School Case in Covington
A Covington citizen laments the city government run by a school board faction. He cites misused funds in the Hall case, disrupted schools, overcrowded rooms, and political pressure, urging residents to vote the alleged ringleaders out. The letter warns against repeating the damage to the public schools.
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Covington
Ind
Republican
Covingon
Hall
C. W. Dice
Dr. Ed. Martin
E. H. Butterfield
C. L. Myers
George Miller
Nellie Bare
Depositions Mall
Stella Codfester
Depositions Hall
V. E Livengood
Crane & McCabe
School Boards
Stanton
LaTourrette
Spence
Alvah Clark
Presbyterians Celebrate Annual Meeting and Elections
The Presbyterian church held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening the 26th with a large attendance. The Ladies Aid provided a generous supper, and new officers were elected: Elmore Arter elder for three years, A. T. Livengood and Dr J. P. Buckner trustees for three and four years respectively, and Homer Lusader treasurer for eight years. The meeting praised growth in membership and activities, with Dr. Leon Marshall delivering an apt address and the pastor closing with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Dodson
Elmore Arter
A. T. Livengood
J. P. Buckner
Homer Lusader
Leon Marshall
First Church
Crawfordsville
Fox
Brotherhood
Christian Endeavor Society
Bible School
Bible School Day to Open with Morning Service
The annual daily Day of the Bible School will be held at 10 30 oclock combining the morning service. A good program of song recitation and address will be given. The pastor will speak at the evening service on The Christian Man in Politics.
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Bible School
Lee Harter Buys Britton Oil Business
Lee Harter closed the deal to own the Britton oil business and spent Monday afternoon touring the routes with Mr. Britton to learn the trade. Mr. Britton has not yet announced future plans.
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Lee Harter
Britton Oil
Britton
Harter
Hiigel-Orr United in Marriage in Winfield
Miss Josephine Hiigel and Thomas Orr were wed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday October 27 1909 in Winfield Kansas at the groom’s parents home. The bride came from the city to Windfall where she met the groom and the ceremony followed immediately. The couple will begin housekeeping with warm wishes from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Hiigel
Thomas Orr
Winfield
Kansas
N. B. Orr
Hiigel
Methodist Church
Josephine Welch
Windfield
Sunflower State
Lectures by John R. Charlesworth in Covington
John R. Charlesworth will give three free lectures in Covington on November 8 9 and 10 on Religions and Religion from an unorthodox view. His talk Bibles and other Bibles promises great interest with rational treatment of faith. Public invited ministers and private citizens urged to attend. The LeapER advertises Ball Band Rubber goods.
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John R. Charlesworth
Covington
Charlesworth
Jesus of Nazareth
Uovington
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Palin
W. B. Coleman’s
Rainier’s
Star Brand
Dr. Martin
Vo Spence
Martin
Doc Martin
First Presbyterian Church
Hiigel-Orr
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