Bears Encounter on Lake Noquebay Fishing Trip
Charles Pristy and Mack Taylor of Foster near Danville joined C. A. Correll on a Marinette county expedition. They hunted bass and pickerel at Brown's Resort before spotting a mother bear with two cubs. After a cautious approach, they shot the bears with a 22 caliber rifle, packed the meat and hides for home, and hosted a bear barbecue for seventy seven friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pristy
Mack Taylor
Foster
Marinette County
Wis
C. A. Correll
Warren County
Danville
Ellis Junction
Mr. Correll
Correll
Lake Noquebay
Brown’s
Brown
Jashid
Taylor
Charles Printy
Fred Hegg
Uncle Sam on Royal Stock and Poultry Food lecture
Mr Lentz, portrayed as a government education figure, promotes Royal Stock and Poultry Food. His wagon sits at the North East corner of the public square for in person advice. A Covington resident years ago he worked for Fred Wilson and notes county changes over forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentz
Uncle Sam
Covington
Fred Wilson
Noted Political Contender Relieved From Rural Carrier Post
John Jones of Fairmount, precinct committeeman who carried off District Chairman Elam Neals prize in Grant county, has been relieved from duty as a rural mail carrier at Fairmount. Postmaster C D Overman indicated Jones is out and unlikely to return, citing alleged pernicious political activity not confirmed or denied publicly. Jones was off duty for two weeks and the post office did not reopen the job. Logansport Journal reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Fairmount
Elam Neals
Grant County
Jones
C. D. Overman
Logansport
Vandervolgen Displays Flock at Local Fair
Albert Vandervolgen of Locust Grove farm north of Newtown showed a fine flock of Oxford Down sheep at the fair. The stock impressed buyers with quality wool and rapid growth, earning him premiums and a top herd prize at Crawfordsville as reported by Wingate News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vandervolgen
Locust Grove Farm
Newtown
Oxford Downs
Albert
Wingate News
Albert Vandervoigen
Locust Grove
Crawfordsville Fair
Oxford Down
Opportunity to buy Shesley stock at cost
Bond and Co report strong progress closing out Shesley stock with goods offered at cost. Buyers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of limited quantities and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond & Co
Shesley
Funeral services for Mrs. McNeill held in Danville
Large crowds gathered Sunday at 428 North Walnut Street for Mrs. M. M. McNeill’s funeral. Rev. H. C. Gibbs led the service from John 14 and a friend’s poem was read. Pallbearers included George Humrchouse and others. Burial followed at Springhill cemetery. Relatives and friends from the city attended in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. McNeill
North
Walnut Street
Danville
H. C. Gibbs
M.E
Rev. Gibbs
McNeill
Jesus
Dr. Haven Stephens
C. R. Stephens
John Marsh
H. L. Miller
Pallpeaters
George Humrchouse
A. E B. Coddington
A. L. Webster
C. V. McClenathan
L. W. Straw
George W. Abdill
Springhill Cemetery
Fountain County Sunday School Convention at Newtown church
The Fountain County Sunday School Convention will meet at the Newtown Presbyterian church on Friday and Saturday October 14 15. The program promises valuable meetings for county Sunday schools with Rev J P Henson and Sproson Wilson from this township on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Newtown Presbyterian Church
J. P. Henson
Sproson Wilson
Barn Fire Destroys Husshaw Barn in Shawnee Town
Fire destroyed Julius Husshaw's large barn on the former Sulen Brier farm in Shawnee township Saturday afternoon. Seven fine horses and a large quantity of hay and grain including wheat corn and oats, plus harnesses and wagons, were lost. Fire crews found the structure fully involved when discovered, origin remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juius Husshaw
Sulen Brier
Shawnee Township
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
The marriage licenses issued since the last report include Fred M. Stewart and Margarette Beedle, James Fritts and Amanda J. Short, Walter Lowe and Grace T. Peterson, Orville M. Meeker and Barklow B. Falloway, Luke Warren Simms and Clara E. Purple, Lucky Abernathy and Florence Keller, Asa F. Nicholson and Lolo B. Hines, Clarence J. Kell and Ona E. Spearman, Carl Carpenter and Madge Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bryant
Fred M. Stewart
Margarette Beedle
James Fritts
Amanda J. Short
Orville M. Meeker
Barkalow B. Falloway
Luke Warren Simms
Clara E. Purple
Lucky Abernathy
Florence Keller
Clarence J. Kell
Ona E. Spearman
Carl
Carpenter and
Madge Richardson
Public Auction to Sell Horses and Supplies at Coffing Store
E M Coffing will hold a public auction at his store on September 30 featuring a general sale of horses buggies harness robes blankets whips and many other articles. E E Fresch will be the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Coffing
E. E. Fresch
Obituary for Dr. J. W. Mack of Covington
Dr. J W Mack born Middletown Maryland December 20 1835 died Covington Indiana September 26 1905 aged 69 9 6 married Lida McClure October 17 1867 at Martinsville four children all deceased wife survives he practiced in Waverly and Covington and served as army assistant surgeon after a simple funeral service at 2 p m conducted by Rev Palmer of the M F church and burial at Mt Hope cemetery the Munsonie cement lodge assisted the family mourns the loss of a devoted physician and husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mack
Middletown
Maryland
Covington
Ind
Greenville
Ohio
Matchett
Medical College of
Cincinnati
Longview
Mack
Waverly
Lida McClure
Judge McClure
Martinsville
Palmer
M. F. Church
Washington Street
Munsonie¢ Fraternity
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Field on 24th Birthday
September 24th marked Mrs Field’s 24th birthday with a surprise dinner on Redwood to the Hanging Rock. About fifty guests including Mrs Wingard of Milford Tl, and Mr and Mrs Chas Wingard and Mr and Mrs Chas Sentman from Williamsport Ind joined for a day of socializing and gifts.
Public sale dates announced for several individuals
Public sale of listed persons will occur on specified dates: Mrs M E Kiger on October 3 1905 Administrator Edward Rabb deceased on October 12 1905 and Charles F Lowe on October 17 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Kiger
Notice from C H Tinsley on outstanding debts
To all parties knowing them selves indebted to me please call and settle and you will confer a great favor to yours truly C H Tinsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Tinsley
Sherrick Responds to Governor Hanly in Public Statement
Indianapolis editor reports David E. Sherrick, deposed state auditor, accusing Governor Hanly of vile attacks on his character. Sherrick denies gambling losses of 10000 dollars and other charges, promises a full forthcoming rebuttal with evidence. He says a failure to raise funds left him despondent, with a calculated shortage of 121,292.46 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
David E. Sherrick
Hanly
Hamilton
Ind
Ft. Wayne
French Lick
Tax Board
Sherrick
Bigler
Crawfordsville Journal
Funeral Held for Mrs. William I Taylor in East Madison Street
The funeral for Mrs. William I Taylor occurred Monday at 10 a.m. from her East Madison Street home. Rev. J. H. Smart of the First Church of Christ led services, and burial followed in Covington Indiana at Mount Horeb Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor, 25, was sister of James Gee of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William i Taylor
East Madison Street
J. H. Smart
Firsts Church of Christ
Covington
Ind
Danville Press
Private statement on Sherrick defalcation case surfaces
An Indianapolis source claims Prosecutor Benedict has Sherrick’s check books showing large payments to Al Brown known as French Lick Brown. The books and other documents allegedly reveal lavish use of state funds. The grand jury investigation may wrap up this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
David E. Sherrick
Benedict
Sherrick
al Brown
French Lick” Brown
Shervick
Covington Fair Earns Praise for Clean Fun Amidring Controversy
The Covington Fair drew good patronage and was praised as the best in years with most objectionable features weeded out. A three-man Covington ring game drew warning and calls to suppress similar concessions for broader county appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Wingate News
Covington
Temperance fight grows in Coal Creek township
Wingate News reports a renewed clash over liquor licenses in Coal Creek township Montgomery County as temperance and saloon forces prepare for a likely bitter battle. Prosecutor John Murphy and Judge Jere West previously cracked down on bootlegging in nearby towns, while Joseph Humbert of New Richmond aims to test license chances in Coal Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek Township
Montegomery County
Wingate
Banquo
New Richmond
John Murphy
Jere West
Baker
Boese
Joseph Humbert
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Mack Tay'er
Lake Moquebay
Vandervolgen
Republican
North Walnut Street
Walter Lowe and
Grace T. Peterson
Asa F. Nicholson and
Lolo B. Hines
Wom. I. Snoddy
Perrynville
Mrs
Grand
Indiade
Fermie
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