Covington inaugurates Republican city administration
Covington's new four year city government began last Monday with E. W. Heath as Mayor Charles Rabb Marshal Fred Layton Treasurer and John LaTourette Clerk. Ex Mayor Jones praised his term and Heath pledged to keep saloons closed on Sundays and gambling suppressed while seeking citizen cooperation. A note from J Loeb's Stores mentions carpet room offerings.
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Covington
E. W. Heath
Miyor
Charles Rabb
Fred Layton
John LaTourette
Indianapolis
Jones
Heath
Bright to Settle In Talehima Territory for Year
Charles K Bright left Tuesday for Talehima Indian Territory to purchase land and make a home the coming year. He will reside there while his sanity remains here. Manson underwear advertised at Loeb's Store for men and children.
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Charles K. Bright
Talehima
Retiring Covington City Clerk Praised for Service
After twelve years as Covington City Clerk, T H McGeorge retires. He is praised for accuracy, clerical skill, and popularity. John LaTourette succeeds him as city clerk, a Republican regarded as capable to fill the post. McGeorge leaves office with a clean record and broad trust.
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T. H. McGeorge
Tom McGeorge
John LaTourette
M- George Wes
Under The Big Dome Items Of Interest From Court Dockets
Circuit Court now in session with a large docket of cases. Commissioners conduct county council business and review local matters.
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Ud Court House
Commissioners Court and County Updates for September Session
The September term of the Commissioners' court convened with Abel I. Clawson named Justice of the Peace for Shawnee township. The Consolidated Traction Co. gains permission to build and run an electric railroad through Rynear. Liquor licenses granted to Joseph L. Robinson of Veedersburg and William Rowell of Coal Creek. Treasure S. Mac Irvin's monthly report approved. Attica Bridge Co. awarded five-bridge contract as lowest bidder. County Council meets to set 1907 tax rate at 54 and 65100 cents per $100, reducing by 3c. Fountain circuit court opens with Judge Milford. docket reading and probate work underway. grand jury to be convened next week. Topsy hosiery for particular people. Spence, Smith & Spence.
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Abel I. Clawson
Shawnee Township
Consolidated Traction Co
Elctric
Rynear
Joesph L. Robinson
Veedersburg
Wiliam
Attica Bridge Co
Fountain County Council
Fountain Circuit
Milford
Men and Boys Suits for Fall at J Leebs Store
New assortment of men’s and boys’ fall and winter suits offered at J Leeb’s Store with updated styles and sizes for the season.
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J. Leeb
Covington Schools Prepare for New Year
City schools open next Monday with all pupils expected in place for the year’s battle for knowledge. A couple of teaching vacancies may be filled by Monday morning if licenses come through, but management expects to proceed with proxies if needed.
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Covington
Township Teachers Announced for Coming Term
Trustee Clint Smith announces the corps of teachers for the coming term. Carsie Smith Chas Danton Ruby Bright Bonnie Carwile Mattie Hugel C. C. Campbell Lizzie Ward Mabel Zeigler Ruth Huffer begin school on Monday with the new term set to start.
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Clint Smith
Carsie Smith
Chas Danton
Ruby Bright
Bonnie Carwile
Mattie Hugel
C.C. Campbell
Lizzie Ward
Mabel Zeigler
Ruth Huffer
Pleasant Day at John Clawson Country Home
A pleasant day at John Clawson and wife near Newtown included a fine dinner by Mrs. Clawson and Anna, music and old time jokes. Guests included Mrs. Laura Bently of Pontiac and others from Indianapolis Attica Fountain and Newtown. Seymoure Graham has moved into the Phelps property on 6th street pending his country home being filled.
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John Clawson
Newtown
Clawson
Anna
Laura Bently
Pontiac
Ill
Julius Gambel
Indianapolis
James Foreman
Attica
J. M. Hopkins
Fountain
Julia Bell
Standsfield
Bernard Wilt
Seymoure Graham
Phelps
6Th Street
Presbyterian Church Notice on Bible Study Sermon
Regular services will be held next Sunday with a special sermon on the Bible. Three thousand churches set apart this day for Bible themes. Evening service hour changed to seven. The pastor speaks on Is the devil a person. Public invited. Also Merryman Bros advertise lard sale 10 pounds for $1. tf
Rugs at M. Board's Furniture Store Highlighted in Finds
Charles W. Hickman of Attica visited the city Monday to attend to business before the Board of County Commissioners as shoppers browsed 9 by 12 rugs labeled as all finds at M. Board's Furniture Store.
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M. Board’s
Charles W. Hickman
Attica
Board of County Commissioners
Holland recounts near-fatal shooting by Leslie Durham
Curtis Holland, who narrowly survived a 38 caliber shot at Cates, told The Republican he seeks justice and blames his assailant Leslie Durham for domestic troubles. He described the kneeling shooter, a second shot wounding his arm, and that he recovered the gun, with Durham jailed awaiting October trial.
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Curtis Holland
Cates
The
Republican
Leslie Durham
Durham
Holland
Birthday Letter Celebrates Covington Store’s Twelve Year Rise
A sales acknowledgment from M. Herzoc of The Leader marks twelve years since the August opening. The note credits metropolitan methods and quality merchandise, lists key suppliers and lines, and thanks customers and clerks for steady growth and future optimism.
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America
Wm. F. Read & Son
Dorothy Dodd
Stetson
Marshall Field & Co’s
Leicestershire
Covington
M. Herzoc
Defeated but Proud Covington Loses 2 to 1 in tight game
Covington Athletics manager Fred Harden delivered a standout pitching performance on the Covington diamond but Danville won 2 to 1 due to wind late in the game. Kreusch and Barkley led the home team with five points noted, while Kreusch allowed only three hits. Another strong matchup is planned for next Sunday.
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Fred Harden
Covington
Danville
Kreusch
Barkley
Kreuch
Two Cottages and Corner Lot For Sale
For sale two cottages and a very desirable corner lot. Price and terms are most reasonable. Inquire of Mrs. Q. B. Jones at the residence on Dr Watsen property.
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Q. B. Jones
Found Valuable Pearl Found Northwest of City
Milt Johnson living a few miles northwest of the city found a valuable pearl last Friday and disposed of it for over half a hundred. He refused to state the exact amount.
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Milt Johnson
Kingman Fair Expands Stalls for Large Exhibits
The Kingman Fair runs September 25 and 28 with many entries across departments. The secretary reports ample space will be available as the Board of Directors adds stalls and pews to accommodate stock displays and provide full exhibitory facilities.
Mrs Twiddy and Iona Visit Mellott This Week
Mrs James Twiddy and Iona are spending a portion of the week in Mellott, enjoying the local area and visiting with residents.
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James Twiddy
Iona
Mellott
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Circuit Court
Spence, Smith & Spence
M. Boord’s
Presbyterian Church Notice
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John R. Hardesty
Sherif
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Hardesty
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