Letter From Sydney to New Zealand Traveler Describes Geography
The writer details New Zealand’s islands, mountains, farms, and leading dairying and sheep industries. He notes hunting hogs, introduced pests, railway coach design, and climate variations in Rotorua and Wellington. He recalls volcanic history near Rotorua, Maori culture, place names, and plans to sail to the Samoan Islands on January 10.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Auckland
Wellington
Stewart Island
Vancouver
N. Z
Captain Cook
Cook
Weasel
America
Australia
Tasmania
England
Maunganui
Manuka
Rotorua
North Island
Wanganui
Samoan Islands
Evangelistic Meetings to Continue Indefinitely
Church members vote unanimously to extend revival services with growing attendance. Nightly crowds fill the sanctuary as singing and gospel sermons draw many men. The next three days feature topics: Friday A Fatal Mistake, Saturday Science of Conversion, Sunday Story of Life and Repentance.
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Christian Church
Methodist church Sunday schedule and revival note
At the M E Church Sunday school opens 9 30 A M preaching 10 30 A M Epworth League P M no evening service due to revival at other churches Methodist members urged to attend one of the two churches.
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Epworth League
B. F. Clifton
Copeland Names Township Road District Assistants
County Highway Superintendent Jas A Copeland near completion of appointing road division assistants. Divisions cover townships from Jackson to Millcreek, with No 7 and No 12 pending. Appointees include Robt Krout, Jacob V Philpott, Geo Norris, Alonzo Allen, E M Keller, Mose Clawson, P L Bowman, Freeman Foxworthy, I A Blead, and Daniel Wolfe.
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Jas. A. Copeland
Jackson
Millcreek
Robt. Krout
Jacob V. Philpott
Geo
Norris
Alonzo Allen
E. M. Keller
Mose Clawson
P. L. Bowman
Freeman Foxworthy
I. A. Blead
Daniel Wolfe
Copeland
Fountain County Teachers Institute in Veedersburg
Fountain county Teachers Institute will be held in Veedersburg on February 13 and 14. Speakers include Adelaide Steele Baylor state official and Louis John Rettger Indiana State Normal professor. County teachers are expected to attend. H E Redding presides and promotes a successful meeting.
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Fountain County
Teachers’ Institute
Veedersburg
Adelaide Steele Baylor
Louis John Rettger
Indiana State Normal
H. E. Redding
Big Day Event Promises Free Merchandise and Premiums
Rector and Rateliff announce a two stage promotion starting February 7 with a daily big day and a final event on March 28 offering about 60 dollars in goods including a 345 pound barrel of granulated sugar. Read the ad and premiums on the last page.
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Rector & Rateliff
Fertilizer Rock Quarry Interest Moves in Parke County
C L Steinbaugh secretary of the Indiana Fertilizer and Stone company visited Rochville to discuss quarry interests with E M Carter. The rock, praised as a fertilizer when pulverized and cheaper than existing products, could lower freight costs for Parke county farmers. Other officers include E S Booe president in Kingman Charley McCabe vice president in Crawfordsville and James A Copeland treasurer in Kingman. Copeland and Van Duyn attended local political and business events in Covington Veedersburg and Rockville.
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C. L. Steinbaugh
Indiana Fertilizer and Stone Company
Waveland
Rochville
E. M. Carter
Parke
Parke County
Mr. Steinbaugh
E.S Booe
Kingman
Charley McCabe
Crawfordsville
James A. Copeland
Rockville
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County include Mary N Hesler and husband to David M Gardiner for 40 acres in Cain township. Gardiner to Hesler for 40 acres. Lorenzo M Myers 40 acres in Jackson township sold for 3900. Rosa Crum and husband to Alvin M Ratcliff for part of Kingman area 700. Joseph C Hawkins and wife to Leottia Hawkins for 20 acres in Mill Creek township for 1. David Linn to Amy Jane Taylor Biks B C Stringtown for 50. Indo Gas and Oil Co to Jar M Young for 80 acres in Fulton township for 1.
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Fountain Co
O. S. Douglas
Covington
Ind
Mary N. Hesler & Husb
Lorenzo M. Myers
A. Jackson
David Linn
Amy Jane Taylor Biks
Stringtown
Indo Gas & Oil Co
Jar. M. Young
Fulton
Massey Appointed Court Bailiff and Postmaster Deputy
Covington gains new deputy postmaster Geo P Schwin appoints Alva DeHaven as deputy postmaster to succeed Fletcher Boyd. Chas E Massey named court bailiff replacing DeHaven. Monthly pay set at 50 dollars. Kingman friends cheer Charley Massey’s appointment as effective assistant to the Judge.
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Alva DeHaven
Covington
Geo. P. Schwin
Fletcher Boyd
Chas. E. Massey
Mr. de Haven
Charley
Warren Bowers Announces Candidacy for Fountain Clerk
Warren C. Bowers former editor and publisher of the Hillsboro Times now runs a job shop in Veedersburg and announced in The Times last week his candidacy for Clerk of the Fountain Circuit Court before the Democratic convention. A lifelong Democrat, he is described as straightforward with many friends who favor his nomination.
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Warren C. Bowers
Hillsboro
Notice to Heavy Haulers and Community Notices
Notice to heavy haulers in Fountain county declares hauling on muddy roads must stop to avoid prosecution. Revival services at the U B church continue with 10 45 A M and 7 P M sessions and music by a ladies chorus. Local visits, sales at Veedersburg Grand Clearance, and various social notes are included.
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Fountain County
Jas. A. Copeland
U. B
H. A. Strohl
Social visits and church notes from Scotts Prairie area
Sunday's gatherings include J Willian Coats and wife and many neighbors visiting and sharing meals. The Scotts Prairie Aid Society meets February 5 with Mrs J Gordon Moffett. Local updates mention births, illnesses, housekeeping moves, and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
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J. Willian Coats
J. W. Lowe
Homer Shafer
Kathryn
Troy Glascock
Maxine
Gordon Moffett
George Donald
Homer Myers
George Stockdale
Scotts Prairie Aid Society
J Gordon Moffett
Lincoln Birthday Ladies Aid Program at Mrs Duncan Home
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church will meet February 12 at Mrs Ira Duncan's home. Piano solo by Mrs Roy Eberle and songs including America. Devotional by Mrs Embree. Biography of Abraham Lincoln by Mrs Merk Insow. Gettysburg Address by Mrs F S Cuthbert. Members sing.
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Ladies Aid of
M. E. Church
Ira Duncan
Roy Eberle
America
Embree
Abraham Lincoln
Merk Insow
F. S Cuthbert
Grand Musical Contest at the Opera House Saturday
Perry Massey presents another grand musical entertainment at the opera house on Saturday night February 7. A diverse group of musicians will perform for a large audience with Mr. Sam Paten of St. Louis added to the program to deliver comic vaudeville sketches.
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Perry Massey
Opera House
Sam Paten
St. Louis
Democrats Set Fountain County Convention Date
The Central Committee at Veedersburg decided on Monday March 2 to hold the Fountain county Democratic nominating convention, the earliest date yet set by the party.
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Fountain County
Central Committee
Veedersburg
Card of Thanks for Miles A Ratcliff Family
We thank neighbors and friends who assisted during the death of our father and grandfather Miles A Ratcliff and children. Visit Booe Cory Hardware Co. for harness shop repairs. Born to Mr and Mrs Clagenge Howery Tuesday night.
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Miles A. Ratcliff
Booe-Cory Hdw. Co
Mrs. Clagenge
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C. V. Osborn
California
Rotorna
Massachusetts
Yellowstone National Park
M. E Church
Martha Bales
Guy
Daytona
Fla
Kingman High School
Josie Gray
Pearl Mulvahill
Ella McCord
Pine Village
A. E. Redding
County Teachers’ Institute
Jas A. Copeland
R. B. van Duyn
Democratic Central Committee
David M. Gardiner
A. Cain
Mary N. Hesler
Rosa Crum & Husb
Alvin M. Ratcliff
Joseph C. Hawkins
Chas. Massey
Warren Bowers
W.H. Strohl
Livingston,ll
Rev. H. A. Strohl
St. Elmo
Dr. Smith
Geo. E. van Deventer
James B. Marks
Albert Farr
Indianapolis
Eli Myers
Scotts Prairie
George Algood
Burt Drollinger
Madge
Miss Hazel Jones
Mrs. Gray
A. L. Carney
Robert Weir
Alamo
Ann Shater
Robert Emmett Moffett
Purdue
William Hutchins
Harry Thomas
Charlie Parker’s
James A. Coats
Luke Furr
Lincoln
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