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ITEMS FOR YOUNG AND OLD Short Paragraphs Concerning Your Friends Covington and Vicinity The Comings and Goings of the People Haps and Mishaps Over the County New hats for men and boys at J Loebs Stores Dr Stackhouse of Indianapo lis had business in this city Monday The Dr is making a splendid record in his work Dr Miller has rented the property recently sold by Geo Kerr on Washington street and will move into the same the rst of next week Want to be happy try Craw fords shoes They will bring re lief to tired nerves J L Peters A good sized frost was on the house top and old straw pile Wednesday morning It struck the school board and city dads early Saturday evening The many friends of John W Cronk will be glad to learn that he has been promoted in the Revenue services from an inspector to an agent with a salary of 3012 per annum His new position is under the civil service and its extension is indefinite Silk wool and worsted shirt waists for fall 1907 at Auditor Gray who has about recovered from his annual attack of hay fever went to Indianapo lis Tuesday and brought his sister who has been in the hospital there for treatment home She is much improved and it is hoped her recovery will be rapid Help Wanted A good hired man for farm work at the County Farm for farm work Write to Supt George Law Covington Indiana
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John W. Cronk
Revenue Services
Civil Service
Auditor Gray
Indianapolis
Local notices mix of visits sales and business
Names H C Yount Anna Nebeker Elmer Wilkey Jesse Keerns Anna Phelps Hugh Lucky Phelps McMahon Paul Veedersburg Burton Malone Rainier John Phelps Indianapolis Nate Burton listed. Items include visits to Hillsboro Danville Chicago and Cayuga goods ads and business transacts. Prominent Cayuga banker James Malone died last week of cancer.
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James Malone
Cayuga
Local notes and ads from Attica area column
Miss Ruby Rhodes visits cousin Miss Iva Rhodes near Dar ville Illinois. J Loeb's Stores offers sale on threads five cents a spool. Editor Parker of the Hustler praises local papers. Attica Daily Ledger courtesies acknowledged. Fall line in with Crawford shoes at J L Peters. M E church ladies plan a rummage sale next month. Hon J W Whickar of Attica visits city likely candidate for Joint Senator. Many county candidates expected before the convention. Monument contracts by E M Board deemed perfectly safe. Patronize the home dealer.
Wa bash couple wed in court library ceremony
Chauncy Abernath of Wa bash township and Miss Mary Keerns of Perrysville were united in marriage by Justice Simms in the court library on Tuesday morning. Both are highly respected young people and have the best wishes of all.
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Chauncy Abernath
Wabash Township
Mary Keerns
Perrysville
Justice Simms
Ill woman stricken with typhoid during visit to parents
Mrs Lucian Wheatley of Charleston Illinois fell severely ill with typhoid while visiting her parents M Mayer and wife She was placed on the west bound 730 PM train to Champaign where she was moved to a private Illinois Central car and returned home under medical care
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Lucian Wheatley
Charleston
Ill
M. Mayer
Champaign
Lambert Rubber Boots for Men At J Loebs Store
Lambert rubber boots for men advertised as best of all at J Loebs Store.
Local notes from Attica and Covington area events
Mr and Mrs Lon Brady visited from Attica on Friday as the baseball season nears its close. Ex treasurer Jacob Sheffer of Warren county attended the fair. John Stephens of southeast Richland township conducted business Saturday morning. Commissioner Clint Hesler stopped by Monday to check on local interests.
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Jacob Sheffer
Warren County
John Stephens
Richland Township
Overalls and Pants Featured by The Sweet Orr Company
The Best of All highlights from The Sweet Orr Company showcase overalls and pants renowned for durability and fit. Emphasizes rugged workwear favored by laborers and tradesmen seeking lasting apparel.
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Sweet, Orr & Company
J. Loeb’s
Local Visitors from Fithian and Burning Homes Noted
Mr and Mrs Orvil Harden and son and Mrs Sam Black and daughters of Fithian Illinois spent several days here last week guests of Mr and Mrs E M Harden. John Williams residence in Shawnee township burned Saturday. He lived near John Shupp who suffered a similar disaster on Wednesday with most household goods saved. A shed 50 by 20 feet on old stave mill grounds for sale inquire James Lunny. Hank Johnson of Danville visits Covington fair and reports back with the paper, a longtime friend.
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Orvil Harden and Son
Sam Black and Daughters
Fithian, Il
E. M. Harden
John Williams
Shawnee Township
John Shupp
James Lunny
Injured at White's Church Area John Boyd Hurt by Horse
John Boyd of Fountain county was badly hurt Tuesday night while tending a horse near White's church. The horse kicked him causing a broken nose three broken ribs and multiple bruises. Dr Jones of this place treated him and said he would be laid up for a few days with no serious condition indicated.
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John Boyd
White’s Church
Fountain County
Jones
Boyd
Western College Opens 53rd Year At Oxford Ohio
The Western College in Oxford Ohio began its fifty third year on Wednesday September 11 1907 with all dormitory rooms filled. Many applicants were refused entry due to lack of accommodations. The campus and faculty show notable growth with new instructors trained in top schools across America England and Greece. Miss Ruse Dunlap of the city is among the students this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College
Oxford
Ohio
America
England
Greece
Covington Property Slated for Bargain Sale by Mrs. Angeline Butt
Covington residents announced a property sale by Mrs. Angeline Butt. The notice states all Covington land will be sold at a bargain and directs interested buyers to Dr. Row land for more information.
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Covington
Dr. Rowland
Angeline Butt
Foley White partnership formed by Foley and White
A. N. Foley joins with W N White in a new partnership announced by the Wingate News. White, a capable lawyer and Fountain County prosecutor elected by Democrats two years ago, is partnered with Foley a young self made man. Foley, about thirty, unmarried, Indiana Law School graduate, praised as an able orator and rising figure. The piece notes community pride and forecasts success for the firm as events around Crawfordsville and nearby towns are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Foley
Mike Foley
W N
Foley
Indiana Law School
Thomas
Crawfordsville
Mike
Byron Keyt Serves as Judge at Richland Fair Cattle Awards
Byron Keyt and his son visited Richland on Wednesday and Thursday. Byron acted as the judge in the cattle awards at the fair.
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Byron Keyt and Son
Richland
Byron
Granite and Marble Suppliers Featured in E M Board Ad
An advertisement touts purchasing granite or marble from E M Board, referencing a range from large monuments to small markers and highlighting the home source.
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E. M. Board
Attica Bakery Robbed of About $26 Sunday Night
The DeHeus bakery in Attica was robbed of just over 26 dollars Sunday night. Authorities suspect a local resident or group may be behind the theft.
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DeHeus
Attica
Copeland Brother of County Commissioner-Elect Treated at Mud Lavia Springs
Oliver Copeland of Kingman, brother of county commissioner elect James Copeland, is at Mud Lavia Springs for treatment of muscular rheumatism that has afflicted him for several weeks.
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Oliver Copeland
Kingman
James Copeland
Mudlavia Springs
Remarkable Cancer Case at Danville Clinic
Uncle James Bodine of Danville visited his physician Saturday morning. The cancer on his left temple has been entirely eliminated and the wound healed, though it has left a noticeable scar. The case is considered remarkable given Bodine's age.
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James Bodine
Danville
Bodines
100 acre Veedersburg area farm for sale
For sale 100 acre farm one mile from Veedersburg with good dwelling and fences. No main gravel road, timber including many sugar trees, and favorable terms. Owner Samuel D Short of Danville Illinois lives away. Act soon to secure this farm with little money.
Indiana Federation President Attacks Gov Hanly and Rep Watson
Edgar A. Perkins, head of the Indiana Federation of Labor, denounces Governor Hanly and Congressman Watson in a lengthy convention message. He contends the executive board opposed Hanly’s nomination and cites a factory inspector controversy as support. The pamphlet was printed for delegates and union members to study.
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Muncie
Ind
J. Frank Hranly
James J. Watson
Edgar A. Perkins
State Federation of Labor
Perkins
Hanly
Watson
D. H W. McAbee
Thily
Indiana Federation of Labor
J. Frank Hlanly
Indiana Federation of Labor Elects Officers in Muncie
The Indiana Federation of Labor elected officers in Muncie on September 26. Edgar A. Perkins of Indianapolis was chosen president and alternate delegate to the AFL. Wellington O Connor of Terre Haute and John F Tobin of Muncie became first and alternate delegates, with other officers named including O P Smith of Logansport, Harry B Hoag of Terre Haute, Adolph Keppel of Indianapolis, and Clarence Garmer of Indianapolis.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana Federation of Labor
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
Wellington O’connor
Terre Haute
O. P. Smith
Logansport
Harry B. Hoag
Adolph Keppel
John F. Tobin
Clarence Garmer
American Federation of Labor
Disbarment Hearing Opened for Gio A Kurtz in St Joseph County
In South Bend Indiana on September 24 disbarment proceedings against former State's Attorney Gio A Kurtz opened in circuit court before Special Judge Lon Vail. A thirty juror special venire was drawn as attorneys prepare for a bitter legal battle linked to the Red Austin case and a pending criminal action if Kurtz is found liable.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph County
Gio. A. Kurtz
Lon Vail
Goshen
St Joseph County
Kurtz
George E. Clarke
Funk
Circouit Court
George White killed by deputy in Collinsville chase
In Collinsville Indiana on September 20 Deputy Sheriff Will Blake shot and killed George White after White terrorized the streets driving people into homes at gunpoint and clearing saloons. White was described as a dangerous character prior to the incident.
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Collinsville
Ind
George White
Will Blake
White
Jealous man shoots wife then kills himself in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana Curtis Baker a 28 year old traveling man shot his wife at their home and then killed himself. Their seven year old daughter witnessed the tragedy. The wife was seriously wounded and Baker died instantly.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Curtis Baker
Fire Claims Doessett Family In Oakland City
The Doessetts home near Oakland City Indiana burned to the ground. James Doessett and his two month old child perished in the blaze while his wife and he were rescued with serious burns and later died.
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Oakland City
Ind
James Doessett
Dossett
Dosset
The Dread of Rabies and Bite Response
The article explains rabies forms in dogs, furious and dumb, and urges prompt bystander action after a bite. It notes most dogs die in four to eight days, that only about 14 percent of bitten people develop the disease, and that Pasteur vaccines greatly improve recovery when started promptly.
Yule Log Customs Across German Regions
The practice of burning a Yule log for several days in parts of Germany and saving a fragment to light the next year’s fire is described. Charred fir under beds is said to protect households from lightning. The piece notes pagan sun worship influences and argues customs persisted by adapting to Christian rites.
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Germany
Brittany
Normandy
Christias
Trey
Colds and Cologne Cure Advised By French Physician
A French physician advocates early use of strong cologne to combat colds and grip. Inhale fumes from a funneled handkerchief every few minutes, repeating after burning sensations, with a ten to fifteen minute pause between sniffing. If symptoms persist beyond twelve hours, the remedy may be too late.
Closer to Nature Inspires Fresh Creative Reach
Surress Magazine extols closeness to nature as a spark for art literature invention and progressive work. It celebrates minds reaching into infinity to grasp new ideas and bring back something never seen on this earth.
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Surress Magazine
Stood by His Theory Thales on Life and Death
The ancient philosopher Thales declared no difference between life and death. When asked why not end his life, he replied there is no difference.
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Thales
Courage Test Through Open Eyes
A reflective note on courage emphasizes facing danger with clear sight rather than avoidance. It quotes Richter about bold, aware bravery and resilience in the face of risk.
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Richter
Map Proclaims Brave Hero and Paths to Mastery
Carlyle notes a map that honors bravery and encourages guidance to help the subject become a seasoned seaman. The message frames courage as a navigational compass guiding growth and skill development.
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Carlyle
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Childrens Union
Spence, Smith & Spence
Covington and Vicinity
Stackhouse
Dr. Miller
Geo. Kerr
Washington Street
Crawfords
J. L. Peters
George Law
Covinton
Indiana
H. C. Yount
Mellora Nett
Prosecutor White
Hillsboro
Anna Nebeker
Elmer Wilkey
New Mexico
Jesse Keerns
Danville, I
Anna Phelps
Hugh Lucky
Potomac, Ill
P., J. McMahon
Paul
Veedersburg
David Burton
Chicago
Rainier’s
John Phelps
Indianapolis Business University
Nate Burton
Ruby Rhodes
Darville, Ill
Iva Rhodes
Parker
The
Hustler
Attica Daily Ledger
J. L Peters
M. E. Church
J. W. Whickar
Whickar
Lon Brady
Rammer’s
Charles Hull
Waynetown
Law and Order League
Will Schma
Merryman Bros
M.H. Clark
Mr. Clark
Clint Hesler
Hank Johnson
Covington Fair
Ike Clawson
Dr. Petit
Frank Sheridan
Homer Clawson
Wilbur Miles
Brook
Pine Village
J. L. Fosters
Rob Roy
Miles Bennett
Will Donaldson
Elizabeth
Switzer
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
St. Joe County
Closer
Nature
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