Man John H Briggs Ends Life in Attica County
John Henry Briggs a 60 year old Attica resident known for jovial disposition and Bright's disease shot himself in his Attica home after expressing despair over mental decline. He placed the gun to his mouth from a mirror in the dresser, died of wounds, and was mourned at a Monday funeral at the Attica home with burial in Riverside cemetery Covington per local notice.
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How Watson Stands in Congress Support Grows for Indiana Governor Bid
Wic Haya, head of the speakers' bureau of the African state committees, says senators and representatives are urging a visit to Indiana to back James E. Watson’s gubernatorial bid. He notes prominent individuals want to boost his campaign and list their names to show broad support.
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James E. “Watson
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Surrenders Farm Leadership after Four Years of Service
Supt Geo A Law and wife surrendered charge of the county farm to Samuel Sowers and wife Monday afternoon and moved to East Washington Street. They retire after four years of management with improved conditions at the institution and high regard for Law as one of the county’s safest and best term superintendents.
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Samuel Sowers
Law
Washington Street
Geo Lin
Prices That Never Match Our Low Rates
An advertisement from Spence, Smith & Spence touts consistently low prices, asserting quality remains constant while shoppers always find the best value with their offerings.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
The Board Reunion At North Van Buren Township
The Board reunion gathered August 27 at the old North Van Buren homestead now Uncle Ed McLain’s home. Over 150 family members and friends enjoyed a lavish dinner with farm produced dishes. Guests from four states North Carolina Tennessee Illinois and Indiana attended. Clarence Boord and Jacob Crane gave talks and Ora Livengood led vocal music. The next annual meeting will be held at the same place with Oliver Board serving as secretary.
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Ed. McLain
North Caroline
Tennessee
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Indiana
Clarence Boord
Chicago
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Jacob Crane
North Carolina
Ora Livengood
Oliver Board
Temperance Topic Dominates Campaign Column
The Covington Friend notes the temperance issue was not the main campaign concern as Republicans pushed it. It then devotes a column and a half to the temperance question, showing a lack of consistency in coverage.
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Covington
Attica Ledger
The Canon Arrives for City G A R Memorial
A four inch bore rifle cannon weighing 920 pounds arrived from the Rock Island arsenal and will be mounted at the southwest corner of the square. Donated through Congressman C. B. Landis, the discarded government gun will be set on a concrete base with plans to place similar pieces at other square corners.
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G. A. R. Post
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Republicans Clash and Plan in Covington Meeting
A Covington gathering of Republicans drew Congressman Landis to rally dissidents while attempts to unite the fractured county organization continued. Key topics included handling the anti-hoodie proposition and a proposed pledge with Stand ard Oil, opposed by Charley Landis. Also noted: Dr. Carter reports growing veterinary practice and editor Clifton derided, with remarks on local electoral maneuvering and candidate stances, including Mark Smith and John Trott.
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Standard Oil Company
Mark Smith
Shawnee Township
Covington
John Trott
Berry Criticized For Campaign Fund Claims In Letter
In reply to Berry, a letter asserts the Friend has already received and sent 25 to the campaign fund and expects more. It accuses Berry of misreading public sentiment and notes earnest supporters backing their faith, including lifelong Republicans who have contributed. Members of the Congressional League are cited as examples.
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Covington Fair Adds New Attractions and Loeb’s Stores
Covington fair unveils numerous new attractions while Loeb’s Stores showcases a wide array of new goods. Call and see for yourselves to explore local offerings and entertainment.
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Covington Fair
Loeb’s
Fire at Crawfordsville Fair Grounds Destroys South Stalls
Fire at the Crawfordsville fair grounds Sunday morning destroyed the south stalls. Discovered near 10:30, the blaze progressed rapidly but the stalls were old and empty, limiting losses. The item ends with an odd store message about comparing goods and prices attributed to Spence Smith Spence.
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Crawfordsville Fair
Prohibition Candidate Speaks in Court Room Rally
Laner W. Haynes, prohibition candidate for governor, spoke Thursday afternoon in the court room. The Clarion quartet entertained on the east side of the courthouse before adjournment, with a platform outside. Haynes and quartet then traveled to Attica. E. M. Board, home dealer, advertises monument savings.
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Attica
Kingman Fair Set With Bigger Attractions This Year
The Kingman Agricultural Society plans its fifth annual fair for September 22 to 26 with enhanced stock and farm product displays and a prominent racing program. Speed ring superintendent N Webb Metsker seeks more entries and urges horsemen to apply now for efficient arrangement.
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C B. Philpott
Hearst Refutes Democratic Label and Withdraws Support
Hearst denounces the Democratic label in a San Francisco letter, questioning which era of Democrats his followers align with. He notes the Iroquois Club requested his resignation from a San Francisco address and states he withdraws from the club with best wishes and no hard feelings. He asserts there is no true Democratic party but a Bryan faction and criticizes shifts among Democratic platforms.
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Covington Friend denounces temperance claim in local option talk
The Covington Friend denounces a Republican temperance plank as false and accuses the Democratic paper of deliberate misstatements. It argues Moore and Nicholson laws remain in effect even if county local option is enacted, and questions Democratic leaders Taggart and Leibert's influence.
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Eederaburg
Attica
Moore
Taggart
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Carnival plans cited for Mitchel at week of Sept 26
Fragmentary text notes a northwestern carnival event at Mitchel during the week starting September 26. Mentions tickets and an opportunity, with garbled dialogue about a "very reasonable cost."
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Soeinty
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Mitchel
Evans-Caroagey Annual Family Reunion Recalls Danville Visit
The Evans-Caroagey family reunion was held in Danville on Wednesday with about sixty members present. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant gathering and shared memories.
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Danville
New Peor County Farm Manager Named
Samuel H Sowers takes charge of county farm affairs Monday evening. Sowers from Jackson township is a Democrat. Helpers include Nauk Mrs Ines Harbert and Mem Alves Stalker already at the fever ward and active in caring for the county's unfortunates.
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Jackson Township
Nauk
Ines Harbert
Mem Alves Stalker
Forgery Suspect Bound Over After Millcreek Theft
Sheriff Hardesty nabbed Wille Jones 17 at Harry Glascock's sale near Steam Corner for forging checks to defraud Geo Glover Veedersburg and Evan Tinsley Hillsboro. Jones confessed, bound over to court in 1000 dollars and jailed. Parents mourn the boy's downfall blamed on liquor and gambling. County local option urged.
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Veedersburg
Evan Tinsley
Hillsboro
Hardesty
Harry Glascock
Steam Corner
Wille Jones
William Jones
Millcreek Township
Conference Opens at Attica with Large Attendance
The North-west annual conference of the M. E. church opened in Attica with one of the largest attendances in church history. Bishop Berry presided as visitors from nearby towns filled the conference, highlighting expectations of many changes in Covington’s church leadership and the possible return of Rev. F. F. Dougherty.
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