Farewell Party Honors Three Local Residents
A group of young people held a farewell party at the U A E of P hall in the event’s late week. Honorees were Miss Lenora Hurst Miss Ruth McComas and Gordon Hull. Hurst family will move to Chicago McComas to Terre Haute and Hull family to Los Angeles California. Guests enjoyed music and dancing in a cheerful sendoff.
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U. A. E. of P. Hall
Lenora Hurst
Ruth McComas
Gordon Hull
Hurst
Chicago
Miss McComas
Terre Haute
Hull
Los Angeles
Cal
Unchanging Christ to Be Theme at First Presbyterian
Troy Township teachers listed by Trustee Chas Dicken begin Sept 15, with Carson Smith as Dist. 2 and Charles Denton as principal. The First Presbyterian Church advertises sermons Lost Crowns, Bible school at 10, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and invites all not worshipping elsewhere. Fountain County tubercu losis efforts report Red Cross seal orders, a health exhibit, and Tuberculosis Sunday on Dec 7. Real estate ad promotes land at 30 to 860 per acre with 5 to 7 rental per acre.
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Chas. Dicken
Dist
Carson Smith
Charles Denton
Prin
Mattie Hugel
Mae Sullivan
First Presbyterian Church
Bible School
Christian Endeavor Society
H. K. Fox
Fountain County Association For the Study and Prevention
Red Cross
Ice Cream Social at Stringtown U B U Church
The U B U church of Stringtown will host an ice cream social Saturday night September 6 in the yard of Austin Crowder for the benefit of the church. Everyone is invited to attend a pleasant evening with us at Stringtown U B U.
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U. B. U. Church of
Stringtown
Austin Crowder
Mrs George Boone Dies in Hillsboro at 63
Mrs George Boone longtime resident of Hillsboro died at her home Friday morning at 6 30 after years of stomach trouble She was 63 and survived by her husband and two brothers Milton and Dan Youngblood Local obituary notes her passing and family details plus a brief business advertisement follows.
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George Boone
Hillsboro
Booe
Milton
Dan Young Blood
Electric lights hoped for at old water mill site
George Sterns and John Kerr bought the Williams water mill last spring. Sterns now owns both interests and is building a new concrete dam with cement on hand for construction. He plans an electric lighting system to serve the town using Coal Creek power. Sterns expects completion this fall and may also acquire Hillsboro Gas acetylene equipment.
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George Sterns
John Kerr
P. M. Williams
Sterns
Coal Creek
George
Hillsboro Gas Company
Butler's 1862 light pattern aids river vessels
Red and green side lights for vessels appeared on the Hudson River in 1862. General Benjamin F. Butler promoted the idea, driven by interest in a factory producing the lights.
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Gen. Butler
Hudson River
Benjamin F. Butler
Retired Georgia Planter Praises Swamp Root Remedy
A 70 year old Georgia planter from Bowersville testifies to Swamp Root's cure for kidney pain after years of suffering. He reports waking six to eight times nightly, relief after a 50 cent bottle followed by a one dollar bottle, and renewed health and vigor. The testimonial is sworn by C E Vasery on September 8, 1909.
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Bowersville, Ga
C. E. Vasery
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do for You, Sample Bottle
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY promises a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder, stating it will convince anyone and noting Covington Weekly Republican as a source. It advertises regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Covington Weekly Republican
Braun Refutes Retirement, Vows Berlin 1916 Olympiad Readiness
Hans Braun, Germanys champion middle distance runner, denies retirement and commits to training for the Berlin Olympiad in 1916. Despite reports he will focus on business, Braun says he will stay in peak condition and pursue an event for the fatherland. He has competed eight years and won numerous short distance races.
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Hans Braun
Germany
Braun
Berlin
Jones, Cornell track great, graduates
The article lauds John Paul Jones as Cornell's greatest athlete, noting his record breaking mile performances in the eastern intercollegiate championships, world amateur mile record, multiple half mile titles, dual meet wins, and his role on the world champion indoor four mile relay team and cross country titles. It states his graduation marks the greatest loss in Cornell athletics.
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Cornell University
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
Jones
Association For
Washington Manager Bans Fungo Hitting for Johnson
Clark Griffith, manager of the Washington team, has halted Walter Johnson from fungo hitting. Griffith says lunging batting strains the pitcher’s arm and Johnson, noted for driving balls to the outfield, will stop the practice to protect his pitching.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Griffith
Applegarth Sets World 150 Yard Mark at Cardiff Carnival
W I Applegarth of the Polytechnic Harriers broke the world record by running 150 yards in 14.5 seconds at the Cardiff sports carnival in Wales. He also tied the British record of 9.5 seconds for 100 yards and finished third in the 200 meters final at the Olympic Games. The 150 yards record had stood since July 21, 1887, held by C G Wood of England.
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Applegarth
W. I. Applegarth
Polytechnic Harriers
Cardiff
Wales
C. G. Wood
England
Carrigan Back In Form Drives Red Sox Success
Bill Carrigan has regained his pep and form, fueling Boston Red Sox improvements with his strong performance. His gritty play and timely contributions have helped spark recent team success and momentum.
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Carrigan
Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Emulates Romeo Taken for Burglar At Yorkville Court
Reginald Mulbane hobble to the bar with a cane as a tearful woman and witnesses recount a rooftop rope attempt in East 74th street. A maid and cook defend him, claiming he is innocent, and the magistrate dismisses the burglary case.
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New York
Reginald Mulhane
Yorkville
Mulbane
Buchmeller
Reginald
Jasper Bates
East 74Th Street
Rose Finnegan
Local Italian eats champion spaghetti at St Agostino picnic
Leandro Allesandro, weighing 140 pounds, won the title as champion spaghetti eater of America by devouring two pounds of spaghetti in 18 minutes without water at a St Agostino day picnic. An dro, entering the pre eating contest, finished second.
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Ithaca
America
One Judge's Advice in Omaha Courtroom
District Judge Charles sesile quipped that women and girls should wear old fashioned hoop skirts and bustles to discourage mashers in Omaha Nebraska, a remark noted in court.
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Omaha
Neb
Chassesile
Vacuum in Religion theme at M E church next Sunday
The pastor will preach on The Vacuum in Religion at the M E church next Sunday. The Men's Chorus sings at the evening service and Sunday school at 9 45 with Epworth League devotion at 6 30. A communion service is planned at Bend church next Sunday afternoon. The fourth quarterly conference will be held by the district superintendent on Tuesday evening September 9.
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M. E
Epworth League
Bend Church
Advertise yctor wants in th Republican for results
Yctor seeks support from Republicans to push ahead with results driven strategy. The appeal highlights alignment with party goals and emphasis on clear outcomes. No additional details on candidates or dates are provided in the fragment.
Coal sales offer for winter supply by R C Allen
R C Allen advertises as the local agent for Nut Coal used in cook stoves and furnaces formerly sold by Ed Richeson. He lists hard coal and lump coal of best quality at reasonable prices and invites inquiries for winter supply, with phone number 91.
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R. C. Allen
Richeson
Tidy Housewife Worst Enemy of Country Fires
Fire insurance men say tidiness protects homes in country districts. They estimate ten million dollars in waste from fires in rural dwellings over five years, blaming carelessness more than clutter though neat cupboards and zero rubbish reduce fire risk.
New Parcel Post Rates In Effect
New parcel post rates are announced and go into effect. The article outlines updated charges for mailing packages and includes details for various weight classes and destinations.
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New Parcel Post
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Endorsed by Women
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe laxative for women. Claims prompt relief without pain. Mrs C M Dunlap of Leadville Tennessee says it helped her troubles greatly. Box price 25 cents. Recommended by Irvin's drug store.
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Dr. King
Quotation on Grimness and Humor From New York Press
A short cited aphorism contends that true wholesomeness requires laughter and rejects grim piety seen as coffin shaped. It warns against trusting anyone who does not laugh.
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New York Press
Notice of Trustee Sale Covington Dry Goods
Notice that the Lewsader and Clem stock of dry goods and notions in the C N Harter brick building at the northeast corner of Covington Indiana public square will be offered for sale to the highest bidder. Reasonable terms will be made by H E Heine trustee dated 9 5 13.
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Lewsader & Clem
C.N. Harter
Public Square
Covington
Indiana
H. E. Heine
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Ice Cream Social
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Bloomfield, N. J
Lehigh
H. E. Scheid
Georgia
Dr. Kilmer& Co
Binghamton, N.Y
American Press Association
T. Ryan
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Ryan
Rickey
Browns
Branch Rickey
University of Michigan
Michigan
Powell
Lavaas
Romeo
George J. Gordon
Brooklyn
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Homer Sewell
Covington, Indiana
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Pres
Homer E. Mayer
Treas
Forrest Ward
Sec. Court
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Lapate
the Fountain Trust Company
T. H. McGeorge, Jr. Co
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