Residence Burned in City Fire Destroys Home and Contents
A 3:30 am blaze at the residence of William De Haven at Second and Washington streets destroyed the one story house. Neighbors found it fully involved. a light lamp is suspected origin. Mrs De Haven and Will were away, sparing the family from harm. Insurance totaled 110000, not enough to cover the loss. Nobbiest fashions for young men arrive at J Loeb's Stores.
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William de Haven
Second
Washington Streets
Will
Grandma Fultons
Exemption of Some Stock Holders From Boycott Critique
The speaker notes that not all fair stock holders or engineers of the boycott against The Republican are to blame. Some are trusted friends exempt from criticism, while the public will understand this distinction.
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Boycot
Indiana Couple Denied Marriage License in Urbana
John G. Murphy of Wallace Indiana aged 30 and Theresee Kunkle 26 applied for a license but were refused because she had been divorced within a year. She first said ten months then admitted over a year but the clerks law requires a year. The couple left in an angry mood.
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Urbana
Ill
John G. Murphy
Wallace
Ind
Theresee Kunkle
Notice to the Public on Fall 1909 Purchases
Having made our purchases for fall 1909 of the latest novelties the country produces we will be as well prepared to supply our customers with any merchandise desired in our different lines. By giving our store a look we will convince you of our assertion.
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J. Loeb’s
Fair board blamed for printing deal with stockholder owner
The fair board defends giving work to the Friend as a stockholder. They note they would have taken stock worth 10 to 15 dollars but deny that printing profits were the motive. J B Schwin is named as owner publisher of the Friend, and speculation about stock in the association is hinted at. The text mentions the fair as a city enterprise and references school books and supplies from Phelps Book Store.
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Fair Board
J. B. Schwin
Cemetery meeting at Mound for grounds work and shed space
The Mound Cemetery association met August 26 at Benson church in Warren County Indiana. Chas F Lowe was elected president and treasurer with Clark Dennis secretary and trustees Chas F Lowe John O Talbert Horatio Talbert. A Sept 30 gathering was planned to tend grounds, with a full day event and dinner on the Wabash banks. It urged local participation and memories of departed loved ones. Crane's bakery advertises custom cakes for events.
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Mound Cemetry Association
Benson Church
Mound Township
Warren County
Ind
Chas. F. Lowe
Covington
Clark Dennis
John O. Talbert
Horatio Talbert
Wabash
L. C. Dennis
Brakeman Charles Bowers Killed In Car Coupling Accident
Breathing space: Brakeman Charles Bowers about 25 and married, died after being crushed between bumpers while coupling cars on the Tow Path train near Carmichael gravel pit south of Attica. Conductor Merritt aided but engine had to release him. He lived at 418 Short street Danville and had joined this run about a month after a previous fatality on the same line. The crew mourn the accident.
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Charles Bowers
Carmichael
Attica
Bowers
Merritt
Short Street
Danville
Helmick
Local Leader Promotes Boycott Against Paper
The piece targets George W. Williams, noted city administration chair, cited as urging merchants to avoid advertising here. The author accuses him of anti paper stance tied to longstanding feuds with Col. Jim and allies. Williams allegedly expresses anger for not following others' lead, warning him to stay within his own circle or face consequences.
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George W. Williams
Col
Jim
Boycot
George P
George
Bellweather
Phelps Book Store Reassures Old Customers Countywide
To Our Patrons. We wish to say to all old customers throughout the county that you will find all school books and supplies as heretofore at our store. They cost you the minimum price and are those required by law. Pencils tablets ink etc. Come to the old stand. Phelps Book Store.
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Phelp
Dice Family Reunion at Trinkle Grove near Veedersburg
The Dice family reunion gathered about fifty relatives and many friends on Saturday in Trinkle Grove near Veedersburg. Dr. Sailor and wife attended from this city. The event featured an excellent time and a good dinner enjoyed by all.
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Trinkle Grove
Veedersburg
Sailor
VanDorn's Drug Store House Decorating Supplies
Go to VanDorn's Drug Store for floors paint j epalec alabastire and all house decorating materials available locally.
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VanDorn’s Drug Store
A Fair Deal Opens Schools After Repairs
Public schools resume Monday September 6 after comprehensive repairs finished midweek. Upgrades in the high school include new floors ceilings windows cleaned walls stained and frescoed improved stair columns and whitewashed basement. Truancy rules urged and transfers explained as teachers Lena Cade Mertie Auten Henry W. Smith take posts. Butter Nut bread advertised at Crane's bakery.
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Steele & Draper
Lena Cade
Mertie Auten
Thomas Normal Training School
Henry W. Smith
Hanover College
Friends of Education
The Fair Management and Covington Interests Debate Public Trust
A local editor defends truthful reporting and accuses a political anti-bunch of boycotting the paper over coverage of fair management. The piece traces 1906 to 1909 events, calls for square dealing, and urges public judgment in favor of city business interests and residents. Also notes fall 1909 clothing offerings at J Loeb's Stores.
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Geo. W. Williams
Boycot
Covington
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Will de Haven
Indiana
Cemetery Meeting
Crane’s Bakery
Charley Bowers
Carmichaeld Gravel Pit
Phelp’s
Dice Family
the Public Schools
Politics
Fair Management
Roy DeHaven
Ross DeHaven
John R. DeHaven
Citi
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