Covington Fair 1911 Ends With Rain Spoiled Flying Attempt
The Covington Fair wrapped after days of rain with only one clear day. T. W. Douglass of Frankfort swept cattle firsts while aviator Russ Shaw narrowly avoided injury when his biplane failed to lift and crashed into trees. Officials expect about break-even funds and plan to return next year.
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Covington
Covington Fair Track
Gotell
G.J Thomas
Waterloo
J. W. Taylor
John Haun
Fair Association
Assator
Russel Shaw
Shaw
Indianapolis
Fair
Brakeman Killed on Grade Near Wabash River Bridge
R K Gentry of Sumpter South Carolina was fatally struck by a midnight freight at 1 05 am Saturday on the grade west of the Wabash river bridge. The freight halted to load cars and a brakeman was sent back to flag the eastbound passenger train. An inquest by Deputy Coroner Parham found the facts align with the presumed accident as Gentry’s body was taken to Sumpter for burial after preparation by the undertaker.
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R. K. Gentry
Sumpter
S.C
Wabash River Bridge
Parham
S. C
The Guy Players Return With New Week of Comedy
The Guy Comedy Company performed last week in their big tent, presenting an entirely changed program from last year. Each member impressed the audience with strong company play, notably repeating Cry Baby by request on Thursday, and the tent season closed after their engagement here with the same warm welcome.
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The
Guy Comedy Company
T. H. McGeorge Jr Co on Fertiliser Knowledge
T. H. McGeorge Jr Co is well posted on the subject of fertilisers and invites inquiries. The note suggests consulting them for expert guidance on fertiliser products and usage.
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T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
Emery's Rug Sale at Danville Firm Ad
Emery Dry Goods Company of Danville advertises a rug sale from September 25 to 29, offering substantial savings for jail house cleaning purchases at the metropolitan store of our sister city. Read the ad carefully.
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Emery Dry Goods Company
Danville
Morrison at the Fair in Fountain County
Congressman Martin Morrison visited the Fountain county fair last Thursday. He greeted attendees with a broad smile and friendly handshake, meeting both Republicans and Democrats alike and sharing light remarks with Hon. V. E. Livengood.
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Martin A. Morison
Fountain County
V. E
Livengood
Drank Too Much Confusion in Covington Drive
Clarence Gott, a member of Mellett's Young Americans, hired a livery rig in Covington Thursday and wrecked it after drinking hops in the evening. The outfit horse and buggy were left in a ditch. the horse died later and Gott was jailed then released.
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Clarence Gott
Mellett
Mel
Covington Fair
Sixth Street
Covington
Schma’s Ivery
Young Gott
Death of Catharine Puerfeerest at 76 in city home
Catharine Puerfeerest died Saturday at about 9 am on North Fourth Street after months of cancer. Born in Liege Germany March 18 1838 she came to the U S in 1851 married Frederick Puerfeerest January 1 1855 and lived here 27 years before his death. Survived by eight of eleven children and many relatives and friends funeral at 2 pm Tuesday from home Rev Dougherty officiating with interment Mt Hope cemetery.
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Catharine Puerfeerest
North Fourth Street
Methodist Church Society
W.R.C
Rebecca Lodge
Lier
Germany
Frederick Puerfeerest
Dougherty
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Run Down by Train Near Danville
George E M Sloan once of Danville was fatally struck by a Peoria and Eastern train near the Brewer crossing. He suffered crushed ribs and heart pressure, died at St Elizabeth hospital about 7 45 PM. Sloan born Covington Nov 5 1854, son of Isaac Sloan, many siblings deceased. funeral plans unclear but may return here for interment. Also ad copy for Lamm Co tailoring and J Lors store promotions appear in the same column.
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George E. M. Sloan
Roe
Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern
Peoria and Eastern Railway
Brewer
Danville
Peoria and Eastern
Sloan
Kimball Street
Kimball
Walsh
Eastern Illinois Roundhouse
Oaklawn
Mr. Sloan
Hazel Street
Veedersburg Street Fair Scheduled This October
Veedersburg to hold annual street fair from October 9 to 14 with extensive preparations and planned features. Officials anticipate a large turnout and multiple attractions will draw visitors to the event across town streets.
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Veedersburg
Cates Team Visits Covington in Revenge Brawl Game
Cates led by Kingman Wallace and Cayuga travels to Covington for a Sunday baseball clash. The visitors seek vengeance after a prior brutal defeat and aim to even the score against Covington in a heated matchup.
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Cates
Kingman
Wallace
Cayuga
Covington
Ed. Orr Resigns as Attica Deputy Postmaster
E E Orr former deputy postmaster at Attica resigns after a year and will move his route to R R 7 from the city in October. He says indoor work did not suit him and he prefers outdoor labor.
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E. E. Orr
Attica
R.R. 7
Tent Meeting Closes in Williamsport After Three Weeks
The union tent meeting held in Williamsport for the last three weeks ended Sunday with good attendance and strong interest. Officials report the outcomes as favorable and the event popular with participants.
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Williamsport
Hit by Failing Tree On Whickar Place
Henry Clawson was knocked senseless when a tree split and kicked back during cutting on the Whickar place near Shawnee. He recovered shortly after with no serious injuries. Notice of ready-made clothing at J. Loeb's Store and other named brands.
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Whickar Place
Shawnee
Henry Clawson
J. Loeb
Aged Lady Ingersoll Dies at Cain Township Home
Mrs. Christian Ingersoll widow of James Ingersoll died Sunday morning at the old home near Ingersoll Corner in Cain township. She lived with her son Clayton Ingersoll and family since her husband’s death. Her long service helped establish the Ingersoll church after which the locality was named. She leaves several children. Funeral was held Tuesday at 10 from the home with burial in Waynetown cemetery.
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Christian Ingersoll
James Ingersoll
Ingersoll Corner
Cain Township
Ingersoll Church
Waynetown
Barber Victim Seeks Desperate Drifter Jim Drake
Billy Thompson, a barber, sheltered a stranger named Jim Drake from Thorntown Ind. During Friday night Drake entered Thompson’s room at Mrs Richie's, then vanished with about 100 dollars from the pocketbook. Police searched trains but no trace found. Drake claimed a wife and child in Crawfordsville.
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Billy Thompson
Jim Drake
Thorntown
Ind
Thompson
Drake
Crawfordsville
J Lors's Store suits promise best ready made or tailored
A promotional note declaring J Lors's Store as the premier source for first class suits ready made or made to order, stressing superior preparation and eager service to customers.
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J. Lors
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Peach Tree
Clingar
T. W. Douglass
Frankfort
Track and Grounds—Association
George Young
Basil Addison
Alf Nier
Indianola Iil
Joseph Caldwell
Thorntown Ind
Surrey
J. H. Lowe
Norval Smith
Guy
Emery’s
the Republican
George E. M. Sloane
Lamm & Co
Chicago
Radcliff
Orr
Strouse & Bros
Baltimore
Clothcraft
Cleveland
Ohio
Sweet, Orr & Co
Newburg
N.Y
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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