Institute In Fountain County Attracts Teachers
The Fountain County teachers hold their annual county institute at the Presbyterian church with big attendance. The opening session featured singing and prayer led by Rev. Dougherty. Instructors include Prof. W. A. Farr Miss Ricketts Mrs Bertha H Monroe and Prof C Dodson. A social Thursday evening pleased the over hundred teachers who enjoyed freedom of the city. It notes discounts on skirts waists and fall lines at W B Coleman.
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Fountain County
Presbyterian Church
Dougherty
W. A. Farr
Williamsport I O O F Picnic Promises Grand Harvest Day
The Williamsport I O O F Lodge will hold a grand after harvest picnic tomorrow Saturday with two bands two speakers two parades and a great love feast at night. A community event to honor Williamsport and its supporters, noting the town has provided good crowds to Covington.
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Williamsport
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Covington
Coal for sale from Stringtown mine by Frank Wilkinson
Frank Wilkinson of Illinois leases the George McDonald mine at Stringtown and offers coal in any amount from a ton to car loads at right prices. Covington coal consumers may place orders with Harry Cline at the livery map on the south west corner of the square.
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Frank Wilkinson
Illinois
George McDonald
Stringtown
Covington
Harry Cline
Liverymap
Square
Chautauqua Financially Successful in Attica
Attica Chautauqua was well received by all involved with the program and finances. Treasurer Merriman reports receipts of 3393 and expenses of 2700, leaving a preliminary profit of 693 though some bills may reduce it. superintendent Miller will receive half of the final net profit.
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Chautauqua
Attica Chautauqua
Merriman
Miller
Ladies' Shirt Waists Offered At Low Price
See a large assortment of Ladies' Shirt Waists in tailored effects white and colors at 98c. Also school texts at the Depository Raineer's for opening terms. W L Reeves and family moved to Indianapolis with Will taking a department house post. Saltsgaver visits from North Vermillion and plans White Rock Oklahoma farming. Best ready mixed paint $1.45 per gallon at VanDon's Drug Store.
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W. B. Coleman’s
W. L. Reeves
Indianapolis
Will
W. L. Saltsgaver
North Vermillion
VanDon’s Drug Store
Perrysville Residents Plan East Coast Trip
Dr J A Barns his wife and son Robert of Perrysville depart Friday for an extended East Coast journey lasting a month to six weeks They will visit Cleveland Watertown N Y Hudson the St Lawrence River Thousand Islands and other points Friends extend good wishes Their paper also carries an advertisement for Benjamin Temple of Music Danville Illinois a trusted Western and Eastern Indiana dealer with a large stock of instruments at dependable prices.
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J. A. Barns
Robert
Perrysville
East
Cleveland
Watertown
N. Y
Hudson
St. Lawerence
Thousand Islands
Benjamin Temple of Music
Danville
Ills
Indiana
Illinois
Ead
Local prices on fabrics and fall goods advertised
The ad proclaims price commitments on muslins calicos ginghams threads and related fabrics with a claim not to be undersold plus notes new fall goods arriving at the store.
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W. B. Coleman’s
Trip to Clinton and Terre Haute Ends Safely for Four
Guy Hendricks and Miss Gertie Slattery with Lou Dunlap and family drove to Clinton in Guy's car to visit L. C. Bonner and family. The group then went to Terre Haute to see a ball game, returning by 10:30 p m after stops in Perrysville and Cayuga. No delays or accidents marred the day.
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Guy Hendricks
Miss Gertie Slattery
Lou Dunlap
Clinton
Guy
L. C
Miss Goldie Grassmire Rites Held In Veedersburg
Miss Goldie Grassmire daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grassmire of Veedersburg died early Sunday at home after a one week illness from spinal meningitis She had recently returned from Terre Haute Normal and planned to teach this year Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Rockfield Cemetery
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Goldie Grassmire
James Grassmire
Veedersburg
Terre Haute
Rockfield
Mary Campbell
Joseph
Fiora Board
Robert Bodine
Covington
Harry Glascock
Kingman
Thomas Bodine
Bodine
Orton
Masonic Lodge
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Attica Morning Clash Endangers Feed Store Owner
Jacob Foreman, owner of a local Attica feed store, was severely stabbed by his son in law Alva Beaver during a confrontation at Foreman home after Beaver allegedly abused Foreman’s daughter. Beaver, drunk, attacked Foreman, wounding him in the left groin. Beaver faced assault with intent to kill, bound over in 2500 dollars, jailed in Covington after failing bail. Ere long, Foreman received care from Drs Finney and Burlington.
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Jacob Foreman
Attica
Alva Beaver
Foreman
Beaver
Finney
Burlington
Reed
Covington
Prather Family Holds Annual Re union at Union Corner
The Prather family reunion drew 128 members at Union Corner on Saturday with attendees from Perrysville Gessie Walnut Grove Danville Covington and Cayuga. The family record notes the first settlers arrived in Delaware in 1648 and the day was filled with good food and enjoyment.
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Prather
Union Corner
Perrysville
Gessie
Walnut Grove
Danville
Covington
Cayuga
Delaware
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablet Advertising Claim
A popular candy cold cure tablet called Preventics is described as readily dispensed by druggists. It claims to break any cold within hours and to be safe and toothsome for children with no quinine or laxatives. Box of 48 priced at 25 cents, sold by all dealers.
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Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Old Soldiers and Children Hallmark Indiana State Fair Day
Old soldiers and children mark a growing focus at the Indiana State fair with free grounds admission and full access to exhibits. The day set for Tuesday September 7 features G A R preparations, veterans headquarters, and union reunions led by the Fourteenth Indiana Regiment of Infantry.
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Fourteenth Indiana Regiment of Infantry
Evans-Carnagey Family Reunion at Danville Soldiers' Home
J Loeb Rent notes the Evans-Carnagey family reunion held Wednesday at Danville Soldiers Home. The annual gathering drew about seventy five relatives, with next year planned at Aylesworth Park in Danville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Parrott and others from the area.
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Evans-Carnagey
Danville
Aylesworth Park
James Parrott
Father and son marry in Crawfordsville case surprises Hillsboro
Old man Sloan confronts Justice Henry J. Bahl over his son Fred Sloan of Crawfordsville marrying Effie Brant against his wishes. The dialogue reveals a clash of age and convention. The article also covers James Bodine of Covington born 1825 and his long farm life, Mason duties, Golden Wedding, and death at 84 with funeral details.
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Sloan
Henry J. Bahl
Afernoon
Ot Hillsboro
Ind
Justice Hall
Crawfordsville
Hillsboro
Indiana
Fred R. Sloan
Effie E. Brant
Sil
Verwood
Danville
James Bodine
William Bodine
Rebecca Marlatt
Butler County
Ohio
Fountain County
Covington
Masonic Lodge
Lane's Family Herbal Tea Ad Targets Weary Women
A dated harmemonized line urges relief for headache and side ache with Lane's Family herb tea marketed to weak women. It claims thoughtful family support and herbal remedy sold by druggists and dealers at 25 cents.
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Lane
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