Attica’s First Schoolhouse and Arms Family Milestones
In Attica the first schoolhouse built of logs stood in Washington Park with a long split-log seat and desks. Solon Azro and Lusetta Arms, born 1833 to 1835, celebrate birthdays with relatives including Amanda Reed. The Arm s family recalls early local life, nearby mills, a distillery, and wolves crossing the frozen Wabash as Attica grew around Shawnee Creek.
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Solon Arms
Azro Arms
Lusetta Payne
Amanda Reed
Arms
Corporation of
Attica
Orin Arms
Ravine Park
Casey Emmons
Lusetta
Solon
Azro
Old Arms Homestead
Wabash
Jennie Clark
Indianapolis
David Reed
Charles Kell
J. W. Whickcar
Arms Brothers
Washington Park
Joseph Peacock
Cromptons
Yankeetown
Jamestown
Shawnee Creek
Mallory
Shawnee
Dan Reed
Wabash River
Table Rock
Grand Prairie
McDonald Park
Solon Arms House
Seasonal Migration Between Months
The text notes people moving between February and early May, returning mid August, then leaving again by late October. The passage records repeated seasonal travel patterns across the year.
Covington Creamery Closes After Losses Then Failure
Covington Creamery, started in the county seat by a stock company of farmers and local business men, has been forced to shut down. The venture failed financially, with nine of ten creameries in the region meeting similar fates. Stockholders, about thirty two men averaging $125 each, lose their investments as farmers and promoters shared responsibility for the collapse. The Williamsport creamery also failed and has remained closed.
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Covington
Williamsport
Covington Company
Democrats await Morrison postmaster pick for Covington
anxious Covington democrats listen for Congressman Morrison to name a new postmaster. candidates include George P. Schwin editor Alvah DeHaven bailiff N G Harlow real estate agent M Chesley merchant Charles K Bright farmer. appointment expected within days. if Schwin not chosen results may be wrong.
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Covington
Congressman Morrison
Morrison
George P. Schwin
Alvah DeHaven
N. G. Harlow
M. Chesley
Charles K. Bright
George Schwin
Former Odell Law Wins Prize at Lafayette Exhibit
Raymond Mulvey of Montmorenci won first prize in the corn exhibit at Lafayette and will travel to Washington after Purdue awards state prizes at the opening of the short course January 1. Professor Smith will accompany them. Mulvey, son of Michael Mulvey, formerly lived near Odell in Fountain County and has shown interest in agriculture, winning a prize in the boys stock judging contest at the Lafayette fair this fall.
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Raymond Mulvey
Montmorenci
Lafayette
Washington
Purdue
Professor Smith
Raymond
Michael Mulvey
Fountain County
Odell
Lafayette Fair
Hedrick Man Jacob Heck Dies at 69
Hedrick resident Jacob Heck died at his home Sunday morning at 4 30 after an illness following an operation. The funeral occurred Tuesday. He is survived by his wife two daughters Sadie Cooley of West Lebanon and Emma Allison of Hedrick seven sons John Neil Clint Simpson Sim son William Fred and Alva nine other relatives and three brothers.
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Jacob Heck
Sadie Cooley
West Lebanon
Emma Allison
Hedrick
John
Neil
Converse
Ind
Clint
Sims
Simpson
Sawyer
William
Oklahoma
Fred
Pleasant View
Alva
Mrs Kilby Improving After Delicate Operation
Friends of Mrs. Cornelius Kilby of Covington report from Lakeview Hospital that she and her baby girl are improving after a very delicate operation Sunday. The mother, formerly Miss Lena Harmon, worked for years as a stenographer in the county auditor's office.
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Cornelius Kilby
Covington
Lakeview Hospital
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Baptism
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with baptism and new member reception. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m followed by evening service at 7 00 p m on The Translation of Elijah. Mid week prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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Christian Endeavor
Elijah
Gasoline Spot Removal Tip and Local Funeral Report
A cleaning tip notes that adding salt to gasoline removes rings left by spots on fabric. The update also reports Mrs. John Feuerstein returning home Friday from Tolono Minnesota where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Ruth Schulenberg Youngman.
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John Feuerstein
Tolono, M
Ruth Schulenberg Youngman
Santa Claus to Visit Attica Store HQ Dec 20
Santa Claus announces visits at Attica headquarters on McDermond's Store second floor. Saturday December 20 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm, then Monday Tuesday and Wednesday December 22 23 24. He will have a gift for every boy and girl and invites letters via the Post Office at the store.
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Attica
McDermond
McDermond’s
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Ladies Bazar Opens At Church This Week
The annual Presbyterian church bazar starts tonight in the church parlors and runs through Saturday. A musical program begins at 7 30 in the auditorium and booths display handmade Christmas gifts. The exchange booth features the new cookbook Favorite Recipes of Women You Know edited by Mrs. H C Martin and Mrs. Harry Sample. Saturday includes a church basement supper drawing a large crowd.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Sid Society
H. C. Martin
Harry Sample
Ledger
Largest Buyer of Seals in Indiana Purchases 10000
The International Typographical Union based in Indianapolis leads in buying Red Cross Christmas seals for tuberculosis relief. It has placed its sixth annual order for 10 000 seals totaling 600 dollars, supporting Red Cross white plague work. The union funds its tuberculosis programs at Colorado Springs and backs printer welfare causes. Another major seal buyer is the International Bricklayers' Union, also headquartered in Indianapolis.
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Red Cross
Indiana
International Typographical Union
Indianapolis
Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
International Bricklayers’ Union
Lafayette Bets On Quiet Start After Mayoral Vote
Lafayette shuts down gambling and cigars on Sunday as the Woman's Council envisions a cleaner city after Thomas Bauer is elected mayor. The fire department is ordered out and streets are washed. authorities hint the lid will stay down until Bauer takes office and the Durgan administration steps back.
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Lafayette
Powers That Be
Woman’s Council
Thomas Bauer
Bauer
Durgan
Night Before Christmas Expertly Recited
The well loved verse "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, a former New York Theological Seminary professor, is celebrated as an American Christmas classic read each year during Christmastide.
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Clement Clark Moore
New York Theological Seminary
Hoosier Poet Aids Red Cross Sale
James Whitcomb Riley donated his autograph for Indiana anti tuberculosis relief last year. He signed with his left hand on a card bearing a Red Cross seal, auctioned for nearly $100. Riley wrote by labor since his right hand was unusable.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Red Cross
Riley
Gas Pocket Struck in Goodland Well Drilling
While drilling at Goodland H H Downing struck a pocket of natural gas at eighty feet. The flame rose six feet then died after hours, dashing hopes of a real gas well. Such pockets are rare and may burn for months, as a well near Pine Village did years ago.
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Goodland
H. H. Downing
Pine Village
Decision on County Vocational Law Delayed to Jan Fifth
Judge Schoonover will not announce his ruling on the county agent law until the next term of court beginning January 5. The lengthy arguments spanned two days with attorneys Nebeker and Livengood presenting opposing views on constitutionality and county appropriation discretion. The case carries state wide impact, potentially affecting the entire vocational education act.
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Schoonover
Lucas Nebeker
County Council
W. E. Livengood
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Nebeker
Livengood
Fountain County
Hoopeston Poultry Show Debuts With Sweepstakes Cup
Hoopeston hosts a poultry show that opened Tuesday and draws strong interest. The Business Men's association offers a $25 sweepstakes cup for the best Vermillion county bred bird, with the rule that a visitor who wins it three times earns ownership, a path Attica Commercial club might imitate.
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Hoopeston
Business Men’s Association
Vermillion County
Attica Commercial Club
Journey to Oxford for funeral follows bad roads
Mrs. James Lank rode with Chas. Sperry to Oxford on Tuesday in his Ford. She had come down last week for the Van Deventer funeral. Poor roads and cold weather made the trip disagreeable. Miss Grace Tyrell returned Tuesday afternoon from a visit with relatives in Momence Illinois.
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Chas. Sperry
James Lank
Oxford
Ford
van Deventer
Grace Tyrell
Momence
Iil
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Odell Law
Presbyterian Announcements
Presbyterian Ladies’ Bazar
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