Conference Ends as Indiana M E Church Names 1910 Appointments
The 58th annual session of the Indiana M E Church conference adjourned in Crawfordsville with Bishop Goodsell announcing next year’s district superintendents. Reappointments include W K McKenzie in Crawfordsville and Paul C Curnick in South Bend, among others. Benevolent collections across five districts totaled $90,967, up from last year’s $69,112, with district sums listed. The Crawfords district appointments follow. New fall goods announced for J Loeb's Stores.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
M. E. Churches
Goodsell
Geo. W. Switzer
Lafayette
J. W. Walker
Greencastle
Joseph N. Green
Brazil
Hammond
South Bend
Laporte
Crawfords
W. HK. McKenzie
Advance
New Ross
Filackville
Bethel
H. Cannon
Indianapolis
King Avenue
J. F. Ranier
Riverside
Alfred Kummer
St. Paul
C. A.parkin
West Washington Street
A. E. Monger
Samestown
Brownsburg
M. Hagenbook
Wingate Buys 102 Acre Fountain County Farm
J C Wingate former State Tax Commissioner purchased the Henry Palin farm two miles north and three miles west of Wingate. The 102 acre tract in Fountain County sold for 12750 dollars, reflecting Wingate’s view of Fountain County land as a solid investment and countering recent opponents' claims.
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J.C. Wingate
Henry Palin
Wingate
Waynetown Dispatch
Fountain County
Covington Friend
Crane's Bakery Bakes Special Cakes for Weddings and Parties
All kinds of cakes now baked to order at Crane's bakery with special attention to weddings parties socials and alt entertainments requiring a high grade of cakes. Leave your order or buy from stock.
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Crane’s Bakery
Officer Seeks Cost Effective Contagious Disease Plan
Fountain County Health Officer Dr. Robert Hicks pushes a new plan to fund free antitoxin and vaccine points for emergencies to prevent smallpox and other contagious diseases. He notes 87 smallpox cases last year with one adult and three premature deaths and argues against exorbitant bills from physicians. The approach aims to protect taxpayers while securing public confidence and prompt action.
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Robert Hicks
Fountain County
Hicks
Attica Press
J Loeb's Stores Announces Fall 1909 Merchandise
Notice to the Public states purchases for fall 1909 include latest novelties and invites customers to visit the store to be convinced of the assertion that they stock desirable merchandise in their lines.
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J. Loeb’s
The Fair Attracts Smaller Stock Exhibits This Year
The fair opened Tuesday with few exhibits but by Thursday the halls showed improvement yet fewer entries overall. Floral and agricultural displays were sparse with notable exhibits by M Board The Leader M Mayer The Singer Sewing Machine Co HB G Payton J T Claypool and T H McGeorge Jr Co and Mr Campbell of Stone Bluff. Danville and Attica sent large visiting crowds making social events the highlight.
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M. Board
Leader
M. Mayer
Singer, Sewing Machine Co
HB. G. Payton
J. T. Claypool
West End
T. H. McGeorge Jr
Danville
Attica
Not Chicago Folk Involved In Auto Crash Near Covington
A man and woman injured in a weekend automobile accident near Covington were not Chicago residents as claimed. The couple were returned to their respective cities after the crash two miles west of Covington near the Hunter farm. The car rolled twice, sending the man away uninjured aside from minor bruises while the woman suffered head and side injuries and was treated by Dr. Myers of Covington before being brought home. The wreck prompted layton garage in West Main street to handle the vehicle. the Chicago pair reportedly refused to identify themselves.
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Coyington
Chicago
Main Street
Covington
Hunter Farm
Layton
Covington Cubs Defeat Muncie 9-3 in Hoosierdam Showdown
The Covington Cubs traveled to Muncie Illinois on Sunday and returned with a 9 to 3 victory. Pitcher Willie Hershbeil earned the win with strong support as the Cubs marked a standout season with Hershbeil compiling 52 strikeouts in fifteen games and a no hitter.
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Covington Cubs
Muncie
Ill
Covington Boys
Hoosierdam
Willie Hershbeil
Cubs
Young Hershbeil
Thinning Saloons in Fountain County
The county’s saloons are shrinking with the November 5 closing of the last shop, leaving Fountain County for the first time without a saloon though the scars of the booze era linger. Covington and Danville hint at dry futures as the spring approaches.
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Fountain County
Covington
Danville
Premiums at Kingman fair attract buyers and crowds
Advertisers distributed premium lists for the Kingman fair to be held next week from the 21st to the 24th. The lavish handouts appeared countywide, offering better premiums than the Covington fair and likely to draw a large audience.
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Covington Fair
Doctor Burned in Kitchen Oil Explosion
Dr A H Andrus suffered serious burns when a can of oil on the kitchen table exploded after he used kerosene to start a fire. Flames scorched his hair and face with one eye severely burned. his condition worsened than initially feared. Advertisements note Fall 1909 ladies ready made suits skirts and shirt waists at J Loeb's Stores.
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A. H. Andrus
J. Loeb’s
Grandma Edwards Dies at 93 in Waynetown
Mrs. Edwards died at 2:30 PM Monday at her son Howard Edwards home in Waynetown at age 93. A Covington resident for years she kept house for Howard before his marriage. Survived by one son. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in Waynetown. longtime Baptist Church member and cherished family figure.
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Grandma Edwards
Howard Edwards
Waynetown
Covington
Howard
Mellott
The
Baptist Church
Marshfield Owner Delights in Major C at County Fair
Cash Cronkhite of Marshfield drives Major C a bay pacing horse sired by Altamont. The Warren County farm raised colt won Wednesday’s 2:30 pace in three straight heats with times 2 19, 2 194 and 2 214. Major C is entered again in the 2:25 pace Thursday and 2:20 pace Friday with strong prospects.
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Cash Cronkhite
Marshfield
Major C
Altamont
Mr. Cronkhite
Warren County
Cash
Bridge Contracts Awarded in Millcreek Fulton and Shawnee Townships
The last tours day awarded bids for bridge abutments repairs and general improvements. Frank Rusk won the Hadley bridge project for 8143.00 in Millcreek and Rufus Davidson took Barker and Waggoner bridges for 275.00 and 265.00 respectively. Rufus Davidson also secured retaining walls at Silverwood for 280.00. Dry Run bridge floor went to Boggs & Wertz for 324.00. The Shawnee bridge project, a full new bridge and abutments, went to Boggs & Wertz for 4300.00.
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Hadley
Millcreek
Frank Rusk
Barker Bridge
Rufus Davidson
Waggoner
Davidson
Silverwood
Fulton
Dry Run
Richland
Boggs & Wertz
Shawnee
Shawnee Township
Messrs Boggs & Wertz
Landis Ends Chautauqua Lectures Moves to Delphi Farm
Ex congressman Charles B. Landis wraps a Missouri Iowa Minnesota chautauqua tour after delivering 73 lectures since July 1. He returns to his Peaceful Valley farm near Delphi to spend the winter and edit his Delphi newspaper.
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Charles B. Landis
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Landis
Delphi
Attica Ledger
Don’t Miss This Cough Warning Adage
An old public health warning urges attention to persistent coughs as signs of serious illness. It notes that coughing can bring sleepless nights and back or side pain, stressing timely care and caution.
Kingman Fair Aims To Lure Crowds With Livestock Show
Kingman Agricultural Society promotes a big fair with stronger livestock exhibits and attractions. Race program trimmed to boost entries while offering two ball games with top amateur teams on Thursday and Friday. Races offer purses up to 12 50 and 7 5, plus free for all events. Raineer's stocks school books and more for attendees.
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Kingman Agricultural Society
Engine Power Starts on Covington & Southwestern Rail Line
A 250 horsepower engine was first started Saturday under the boilers at Covington & Southwestern Railroad power rooms in Kingman. The machinery operated as intended, with workers and supervisors expressing steady progress and determination in completing the task.
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Covington & Southwestern Railroad
Kingman
Deservedly Promoted Kid DeHaven Heads to Philadelphia
Terre Haute outfielder and Central league star DeHaven has been drafted by the Philadelphia Americans. He leads the Central league in batting average and is noted as a sensational fielder and base runner.
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DeHaven
Terre Haute
Philadelphia Americans
Newtown Fair Association Votes to Disband
The Newtown Fair association at its last meeting voted unanimously to disband. Attendance over the past three years was below standard, but all premiums were paid in full by stockholders. The organization's property will be sold on October 2. There is talk of reorganizing on a different basis.
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Newtown Fair Association
Hillsborough Times Sold to Daily Hud ler
Warren Bowers sells the Hillsborough Times to Daily Hud ler of the Attica Press. Possession to be taken Oct 1. Bowers is a respected self made newspaperman and is not likely to stay away from the field long, returning to newspaper work as naturally as a duck to water.
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Warren Bowers
Hillsborough Times
Hudler
Attica Press
Bowers
Fountain County
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Mace
J. L. Greenway
Lebanon
M.H. Appleby
Linden
Romney
F. G. Howard
New Richmond
G. B. Jones
Newtown
W. C. Appleby
North Salem
Litton
ZJ. S. Meracle
Perrysville
W. M. Torr
Roachdale
B. F. Ivey
Roberts Chapel
Emdale
C. E. Francis
Russelville
W. JL. Hargrave
Thorntown
J. D. Kruwel
Trader’s Point
Salem
R. O South
Veedersburg
Kessler
Waveland
New Market
W.H. Fertich
Hillsboro
J. G. Benson
Whitestown
W. I. Taylor
W. C. Aye
Yountsville
J. W. Johnson
Zionsville
H. C. Weston
Congress
Alan Seely
Tie
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