Young Fairbanks mistaken for horse thief near Indianapolis
A young man riding into a livery stable district caught attention and aroused suspicion when described as riding a stolen horse. Marshal DeHaven investigated and identified him as Robert Fairbanks, son of a prominent senator, proving his innocence. The episode highlighted how quickly people can be misjudged. The Persimmon Brigade reunion for Indiana regiments 115th through 118th will meet Sept 17, 1902, in the Criminal Court room of the Indianapolis Court House, with a full day planned and a grand camp-fire at night.
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Yerkes & Voorhee
Blythe
Court House Yard
George Williams
Court House
Fountain County
Marshal DeHaven
Oll Story
Robert Fairbanks
Mansfield IL
Indianapolis
Persimmon Brigade
Persimmon Brigade Association
Indiana
W. W. Robbins
J. M. Cassell
Republican County Central Committee Meeting Notice
The Republican County Central Committee is notified to meet in Covington on Tuesday September 9 at 2 p.m. National A Hill and Charles W Miller, state ticket candidates, will attend and confer with the committee. Roy Sra, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Covington
A. Hill
Charles W. Miller
Roy Sra
Covington Citizen Continues Civil War Prison Diary Series
A local Covington columnist carries a citizen wrote diary from battlefields and Libby prison. The serialized narrative recounts Hendrickson a member of Company G 14th New Jersey Infantry who enlisted in 1862 and served three years including ten months in Libby. He was at Grant’s Wilderness campaigns and papers promise ongoing installments with front line experiences and prison life.
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Covington
Hendrickson
New Jersey Infantry
Freehold
N. J
Old Monmouth
Libby Prison
Grant
Evea
Hardy
A Strong Charge Against Reid Adair
The Attica Ledger accuses Reid Adair of throwing a Sunday baseball game between Attica and Williamsport for 40 dollars, causing Attica to lose 14 to 0. The report notes questionable timing and questions Adair’s support from his team, while citing five Williamsport runs in the eighth inning with Erwin pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Ledger
Reid Adair
Reid
Attica
Williamsport
Ledger
Adair
William Sport
Erwin
Fountain county grand jury room to be repaired
The grand jury room, long a disgrace in Fountain county, will be repaired with Colonel Denman in charge at a cost of 50. This promises improved conditions for future grand juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Denman
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Pneumonia Risk
An old ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds and prevents pneumonia. The wording emphasizes medicinal benefits and preventive claims for respiratory illness, noting the product as a remedy option in the period's drug advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Health officer appointment urged for Dr Rowland in Fountain County
A letter from J N Hurry secretary of the Indiana State Board of Health asks Fountain County Board of Commissioners to reappoint Dr Geo Rowland as Health Officer starting January 1903. It argues Rowland’s knowledge of disease prevention and statewide health plans benefits the public and notes his resignation to join the pension board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Board of Co. Commissioners
Fountain County
Pr. Geo. Rowland
J. N. Hurry
Ind
State Board of Health
Pension Board
Sout
Stout
Qualified successor to D Rowland praised by department
An experienced and highly qualified enthusiast is identified as an able successor to D Rowland. The department expresses fortune in having such capable timber at hand and looks forward to continued leadership and skilled work.
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D. Rowland
Death of W. N. Willis in Syracuse Journal note
W N Willis died after months of illness at age 63 surrounded by wife and five children. He lived in Hamilton county since 1835, ran a hardware business, served as county commissioner, moved briefly to Enid Oklahoma before returning home. A Baptist, he left a respected family and a strong name. funeral held Wednesday led by Rev. E E Robbins.
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W. N. Willis
Mr. Willis
Hamilton County
Crawford County
Ill
Andrew
Enid
Oklahoma
Charles Willis
Fowler
Colo
Will Willis
Howell
Kans
Edna Hammond
Pearl
Mattie Willis
Willis
Baptist Church
E. E. Robbins
Syracuse
Kan
Henry
Taylor Prather
Sangster & Son
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Weekly List
Transactions filed for record include transfers in Fountain County. Douglass Abstractor Aaron Lindley to Elmer E Lindley Lot 73 People's Addition to Cates 250. Ode Helms to Arthur Helms lots with numerous entries in Veedersburg including K H add and various blocks. H M Billings Commissioner to Ode Helms multiple lots in Veedersburg and adjacent additions.
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Fountain County
Douglass
Aaron Lindley
Elmer E Lindley
Cates
Ode Helms
Arthur Helms
Veedersburg
Billings
Adj
H Bros Add
Hutts Barn Burns on Farm Near Jenks
Friday morning last week Dan Hutts saw a barn on Enos Jenks’s farm burn about 4 pm. The uninsured structure valued at 350 dollars contained straw hay and tools fully insured elsewhere. Cause unknown. Train route via Iowa Central Railway listed with stopovers and a western U S destination. Local agent A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis listed.
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Dan Hutts
Enos Jenks
Iowa Central Railway
Pointe
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Uish
British Columbia
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
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Liby Prison
Hutts
We Arie
Inves
THE
Virginia-Pittsburg Copper Mining CO
Leroy
Calumet and Heela
Pittsburg
O. E. Hallam
Sec
Mgr
Third Avenue
Pittsburg, Pa
Pigh
Java
S. S. Clark
Henney Blod
J. Frank McDermoad
Tica, MD
Rings and Diamonds
Roger Bros
W. Crane
North Fourth Street
Covington, Ind
J. P. Buckner
East Side
Covington, Indiana
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