Co C 86th Indiana Regt Reunion at Osborns Prairie
The seventeenth annual reunion of Co. C 86 Indiana was held at Osborns Prairie with a large crowd from surrounding counties and neighboring states. A grand feast preceded speeches by Col. Dick and Congressman Charles B. Landis, who delighted all ages with his well known oratory before a joyful departure.
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Co. C. S6
Indiana
Osborn's Prairie
Fountain County
Col. Dick
Chas. B. Landis
United States
Canada
Utah
Charley
Editor Appointed Delegate for Ad Script Club
Ed Campbell formerly of the Attica Ledger was chosen a delegate to represent the Ad script club of Indianapolis at the Associated Advertising Clues of America session held last week in Cincinnati. The appointment is described as an honor. Campbell now resides in Indianapolis.
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Ed. Campbell
The
Attica Ledger
Adscript Club
Indianapolis
Associated Advertising Clues of America
Cincinnati
Mr. Campbell
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Independence
During a heavy electrical storm last Thursday lightning struck a barn belonging to Alfred Carlston in Davis township four miles southeast of Independence and burned it to the ground. Loss about $1,500 with $750 insured. Two cost valued at about $150 each killed.
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Independence
Alfred Carlston
Davis Township
Auditor Receives Tuition Transfers Under New Law
Under the transfer law the county auditor will credit the receiving township with tuition due from transferring pupils and debit the origin township. The report for cross county transfers goes to the state superintendent. J. Loeb's Stores carries a full assortment of W L Douglas Shoes in latest toes and lasts.
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W. L. Douglas
J. Loeb’s
A Jolly Good Time Dinner at Abernathy Home
A large gathering at the Abernathys ten miles north of Covington enjoyed a hearty dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Abernathy. Relatives and friends joined in music and social chat, leaving with smiles and compliments on the meal.
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Sam Abernathy
Covington
Bridge Opens Over Wabash at Cayuga in Fountain County
The bridge over the Wabash at Cayuga near Fountain County’s southwest corner is completed and travel has begun after months of delay. Commissioners initially refused to accept the bridge due to flooring not meeting specifications, with timber alleged to be substandard.
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Cayuga
Fountain County
Itberg
New Fall Goods Arrive at The Leader Store
The Leader notes fresh fall merchandise including tailor made suits cloaks skirts clothing for men and boys hats furnishings shoes and millinery newly arrived for the season.
Newtown Flower Carnival Catalogue Released
The Newtown Flower Carnival catalogue announces a two day event at Newtown hall on September 18 and 19. Ladies of Newtown organize this effort to promote appreciation of flowers and beauty in every home. Premiums are offered for asters, geraniums, carnations, begonias, ferns and other plants.
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Newtown
Newtown Hall
Circus Day Delights Memories Of Childhood In Danville
Henry W Longfellow inspires nostalgia as readers recall their first circus visit. The Danville item spotlights Hargreaves Railroad Shows, billed as America’s greatest circus, featuring Jumbo the Second, a 12 foot tall, 12,500 pound elephant trained by famed handler Mabel Hall. Spence Smith & Spence offer a sale on long silk gloves.
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Henry W. Longfelow
Danville
Ill
Amerca
Hargreaves
Mabel Hall
Open Air Vaudeville at Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair management presents an extensive vaudeville program during the week of September 4 at Indianapolis. Performances on a large platform before the grandstand and near the Art building will attract thousands, featuring acrobatic acts, trapeze, swinging ladders, humor, and a bicycle troupe performing trick riding.
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Indiana State Pair
Indianapolis
Tenth Indiana Reunion Set for Frankfort
The survivors of the 10th Indiana will hold their annual reunion at Frankfort on Thursday, September 19. Members include Charles J. Johnson and Ed Doty of Attica and Elisha Little and Tobias Hartz of Warren County. all are expected to attend.
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10Th Indiana
Frankfort
Charles J. Johnson
Ed. Doty
Attica
Elisha Little
Tobias Hartz
Warren County
Boord Family Holds Annual Reunion at Bijah Boord Home
The Boord family met for their yearly reunion at Bijah Boord’s residence on Thursday of last week. The Boord line emigrated from Ohio to Van Buren township around 1852 and has long played a prominent role in local affairs. Taney is linked with several other notable families.
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Boord
Bijah Boord
Ohio
van Buren Township
Taney
Obituary for David Marion Smith with life dates and family
David Marion Smith was born in Vermiden county, Ltd., on March 4, 877 and died August 1, 1W07 at age 10 years, 5 months and 2 days. He married Ethel Miller on November 25, 1008 and they had daughter Nancy Leone. He leaves wife, daughter, father, two brothers and many relatives. He joined the M E church in 1695 under Rev. Bycel, and held $1,000 insurance with the Court of Honor for his family. He left for Oklahoma in March due to ill health and later died in Colorado. He was devoted to family and respected in his community.
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David Marion Smith
Vermiden County, Ltd
Ethel Miller
Nancy Leone
Mr. Smith
M. E. Church
Bycel
Court of Honor
David
Oklahoma
Colorado
Richland Poor Account Sparks Levy Debate in Indiana
Attorney R N Voliva and expert J M Merin present findings on Richland township poor relief overdrawn by about 543.61 dollars per county auditor. They outline misbooked orders, delayed payments, and years of rising balances prompting a proposed four cent levy per hundred dollars to cover the deficit.
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A‘torney
N. Voliya
J. M. Mer
Aichland Township
Ate. Voliva
Seatone
Dilton
Covington
Ind
County Unitor
Rice
Julian Martin
R. N. Voliva
Trustee
Mr. Martin
Newtown
Richland Township
Warren County Council Approves Major River Grade Funds
The Warren County Council appropriated 3000 dollars for the Shawnee grade with Williamsport businessmen raising 2000 dollars, totaling 5000 dollars to complete the grade on this river side. It also appropriated 1500 dollars to improve the Warren county levy at this location.
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Warren County
Williamsport
Shawnee grade question ends in county meeting stalemate
The Shawnee grade dispute between Warren and Attica counties stalled after attorney J S Nave rejected the terms as unsatisfactory with minor road changes. Warren county will proceed with building the grade and repairing the bridge approach, while Attica objects or acquiesces as desired. The event was the main joint-County issue and its settlement failed.
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Livengood
Warren County
J. S. Nave
Attica
Stewards Back Pastoral Support Efforts
J. H. Palmer thanks the Stewards and the official board for faithful work in bringing up pastoral support in full.
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J. H. Palmer
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Anderson
About forty neighbors and friends gathered Friday to honor Mrs Peter Anderson on her 65th birthday. Lively talk, song, stories, and refreshments filled the evening. Pete joined in with playful dancing before calming down. Mrs Anderson received a fine rocker as a memento. a ball game at the park Sunday promises more local interest.
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Peter Anderson
Anderson
Pete
Township Manager Reduces Debt Through Frugal Expenditures
In 1906 and 1907 progress is noted as management cuts poor expenditures, lowering township debt. The message is signed by Julian M Mavruin, Accountant, expressing respectful regard.
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Jullian M
Mavruin, Atcuuntant
Covington Defeats Veersburg in Second Series Game
Covington won 4 to 2 at Veersburg in the second game of the series before a large crowd. The decisive action featured clean play with no rough engagement. The third game is set for Sunday afternoon at the local ball park, drawing expectations of another strong turnout.
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Covington
Veersburg
Ball Park
Attica man sentenced to prison for theft
John Kelley, sent to the Michigan City prison for from 1 to 14 years, stole a watch and other items at Attica. Deputy Twiddy took him to prison Tuesday evening. Kelley, drunk at the time, claimed innocence and said prison will help him quit drinking and reform if he avoids old associates.
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John Kelley
Michigan City
Attica
Twiddy
Keely Institute
County Commissioners and Council Hold Regular Sessions
The County Commissioners closed their September session after approving road viewer reports and routine claims while advancing saloon licenses. The County Council met to appropriate 5500 dollars to finish the year and set estimates for the next year, with some changes from prior published amounts. The levy was fixed at 2.65 percent, and expert examinations and enumerations were debated.
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Reunion
Osborn’s Prairie
Spence, Smith & Spence
Covington Fair
Richland
Claypool
Warren County Council
Uilad
Pen
Commissioners and County Council
Woodford
Geo. D. Cook
Drugg Gist
Covington, Ind
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