Court Opens With 135 Civil Cases At This Term
The court convened after a ten week vacation and will dispose of 135 civil cases plus criminal and claim cases. The grand jury met Tuesday, received instructions, and returned one indictment against Herbert Howard for an incident at Les Four depot. Hare o Sewell, formerly of the city, shot Bertha Price in a domestic dispute. Sewell was wounded and hospitalized after a struggle over a revolver. The Sewell family, with two children, has a history of domestic troubles and prior incidents.
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Hare O Sewell
Bertha Price
James Price
Sewell
West Luilavette
Movement To Build Hotel In Covington Planned
Covington business leaders met in the council chamber Tuesday evening with Mayor McGeorge presiding. A modern hotel project for the city was discussed at length and a site selected. A building note was reportedly secured, with a year expected for completion. Committee members named include Mont Boord Julius Loeb M Mayer Hilly Bilsland and George Williams. Mrs J P Buckner is visiting Martinsville friends and relatives.
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Covington
McGeorge
Indiana
Mont Boord
Julius Loeb
M. Mayer
Hilly Bilsland
George Williams
Students Recital At Baptist Church This Friday
Music students of Miss Maude Martin present a recital at the Baptist church Friday evening in September. An offering will defray expenses. See program for details.
Kinge & Co Public Dairy Cattle Sale Announcement
Kinge and Co will hold a public sale next Wednesday to sell their entire dairy herd of Jersey and Holstein cattle as they quit the dairy business. The sale offers high grade stock and fixtures for equipping a dairy operation with two good cattle in the herd.
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Kinge & Co
Jersey
Cost of Roads and Local Road Taxes Reported
The Indianapolis News provides figures on Indiana road costs for 1911 showing a state road tax of 1 906 199.57 with about a third paid in cash. Fountain County spent 112ly.c oll this average, yielding a statewide potential exceedance over three million dollars when county expenditures are added. A lightning strike destroyed the Galloway barn near Newcastle, killing a horse, injuring several animals, and burning hay and implements. insured losses are noted. Progressives held the first campaign night in the county with speakers Clifford Jackman and Eri. F. Neal criticizing political bosses and party control as they urged reform. School terms begin next Monday in most townships, Veedersburg, and Attica.
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Indianapolis News
Indiana
Fountain County
Ginner Galloway
Nate Galloway
Newcastle Church
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Clifford Jackman
Eri. F. Neal
Bull Moose Party
Jackman
Marshall
Neal
Congress
Progressive Party
Annual Budget Fixes Tax Rate for 1915 County Affairs
The Fountain County Council approved the 1915 budget totaling 866545.45 with a net taxable base of 814057.5 and a tax rate of 68 cents per $100, identical to last year, despite lower county valuations. Expected appropriations include 111500.4 from county officers and about 4450 from unused poor land, with a remaining balance of 525.21 to be raised by taxation.
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Fountain County Council
Wreck on the Wabash Delays City Freight Service
A Saturday collision at the east end of the Attica yards involving two freight locomotives derailed a tender and blocked the line for hours. The tow path train failed to reach the city, as had occurred on two prior evenings.
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Attica
The Supremacy of Jesus Theme at First Presbyterian Church
The morning sermon at First Presbyterian Church will center on The Supremacy of Jesus. No evening worship due to Township Sunday School convention held at First Church of Christ. The convention includes an address on Sunday school work by the visiting pastor. Bible school begins at 10 o'clock. C. Er Society at 6:30.
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Church of Christ
C. Er Society
Charles Mikels Heads to Covington for Lumber Job
Charles Mikels and his family are moving to Covington where he has secured a good position with a lumber company. He previously worked for the Attica Lumber Co. here for many years and for the past year was with Martins and their successor.
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Charles Mikels
Covington
Attica Lumber Co
Martins
Attica Tribune
Myers-Fine Family Reunion At Myers Grove
The annual Myers and Fine family reunion will take place at the old Myers grove in Jackson township on Saturday, Sept. The event is a long standing gathering with large attendance expected from both families.
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Myers
Myers Grove
Jackson Township
Boord Family Reunion At Old Fountain County Homestead
The Boord family reunion was held last Thursday at the old Boord homestead near Stone Bluff. Nearly two hundred attended including Mr and Mrs Simon Minnick who just celebrated their seventieth anniversary. A large dinner was served though busy farm work kept many members away.
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Boord
Stone Bluff
Fountain County
Simon Minnick
Anderson and Bowers Tie The Knot In Quiet Church Ceremony
Miss May Bowers of Covington and James Anderson of Champaign Il were married at St Patrick's church with Rev. Father O'Reilly officiating in a 12 guest ceremony. A supper for twenty followed at the bride's sister Mrs Babb home on Minnesota avenue with lilies ferns and a cluny centerpiece.
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May Bowers
Covington
James Anderson
Champaign
Til
St Patrick’s Church
Father O'Reilly
Babb
Minnesota Avenue
Nellie Simmons
Charley MeeQuig of Newtown a Trusted Harness Shop Keeper
At the Newtown convention we reconnected with Charley Sk MeeQuig, longtime repair and harness shop owner. He built his reputation on honesty and square dealing, selling a full line of harness goods and sun dry items, and remains a respected figure in Richland’s community.
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Newtown
Charles Sk. MeeQuig
Old
Richland
Charley
Baptists Hold District Meeting Across Tippecanoe Area
The annual Baptist district gathering for Tippecanoe Warren and Fountain counties met in this city over Wednesday and Thursday with three daily sessions. Rev. J.P. Henson was chosen Moderator Miss Lola Back at Newtown Clerk and W il Biddle Waynstown Treasurer. Rev P A Duncan Lafayette preached the doctrinal sermon at 11 Thursday morning. The program offered uplifting and profitable sessions throughout the district.
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Baptist Church
Tippecanoe
Warren
Fountain
J.P. Henson
Lola
Newtown
After Convention Notes in Attica Newspaper
The article praises the county Republican surge and fairness of the Attica Daily Tribune led by Robert Ray. It notes strong party enthusiasm and questions whether George P. Schwin will support Dr. Carter for representative as he did for school board posts.
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the Daily Tribune of
Attica
Robert Ray
Ray
Geo. P. Schwin
Dr. Carter
Hoss
Party faulted over road roller charge at convention
The article notes critics within the party sharply condemn the convention's actions and hints misconduct, though no formal accusation is laid at the road roller. It suggests continued debate and calls for restraint as the issue remains unsettled.
Spectator Frank Macoughtry Praises Convention
Democratic county chairman Frank Macoughtry attended the convention as a spectator and told friends in the afternoon it was a splendid convention with excellent results and a success in every way. He was joined by many opposing partisans in agreeing.
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Frank Macoughtry
Nominating Ticket Poised to Gain Support by Election Time
Sentiment says the recent Republican convention named a strong ticket with broad appeal. Observers describe the nominees as good men and expect steady gains in support as the campaign proceeds.
Editor's verse on third ticket plan stirs Bull Moose rift
The Friend editor allegedly quotes Judge Lewis to create division within the Bull Moose ranks. The piece argues the aim was to inflame and offend rather than unite for November gains, noting the claim is not always accurate.
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Lewis
Bull Moose Party
Yerkes Emerges as Sheriff Candidate Raises Dems’ Alarm
Both major parties acknowledge Jacob Yerkes as the Republican sheriff nominee triggering concern among Democrats and their allies who regret Harry Wertz was not chosen. The rival hopes shift between Wertz and Adkins as the race unfolds.
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Jacob Yerkes
Harry Wertz
Mr. Wertz
Mr. Adkins
County convention reports praised for fairness and honesty
The county press generally gave a fair account of the convention and proceedings through smoked glasses. Except for one reporter, the papers were commended for newspaper enterprise and honesty.
Stansbury debuts with twenty year old Friend notes
The account recalls Hle Stansbury as a versatile speaker who calls himself a progressive toy and a stanapat ter. He rails against tariffs while Sam Ralston frames tariff as the campaign issue. Reports contrast that with the Fountain-Warren Democrat assessing the Republican county convention in Fountain County.
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Hle Stansbury
Mr. Stansbury
Sam Ralston
Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. P. Buckner
Martinsilie
Veedersburg and
County Council
Wabash
First Presbyterian Church
Myers-Fine Reunion
Anderson-Bowers
Miss Bowers
Danville
Baptists Meet
District Association
Manly
Wis
Fountain-Warren
Republican Party
Tichland
J- Loeb
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