Thieves Hit Hillsboro Waynetown And Wallace Stores
A gang tied a bulldog to secure access and robbed numerous stores in Hillsboro Waynetown and Wallace on Monday. Stebbins drugstore suffered about 300 dollars loss including watches. Waynetown A C Summers clothing about 200. St Davis drugstore 6000 in cash. several merchants lost smaller sums. getaway was by automobile.
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Hillsboro
F. A. Stebbins
Stebbins
E. L Wilt and Company
Waynetown
A. C. Summers Clothing
St. Davis Drug Store
Wallace
McGinnis Drug Store
Davis and Welch
Della Arter Whitlock Dies in Indiana After Long Life
Della Arter Whitlock widow of William J. Whitlock died in New Town Indiana at 12 30 AM March 26 1920. Born November 5 1861 in Newtown she married Whitlock in 1883. She lived in Colorado for years raised a sizeable family then spent her final years in California Colorado and Indiana. Illness from influenza and double pneumonia contributed to her death. Burial beside her husband occurred in a Pueblo Colorado cemetery.
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Annadelphia Whitlock
William J. Whitlock
Newtown
Ind
Jesse Arter
Colorado
California
Bnd
Indiana
Pueblo
Bargains In Used Cars At Alb ea Motor Co
Used car sale promises trades for any make or condition. Highlights include the Chandler and the Cleveland Six praised for speed economy and smooth drive. Cars displayed at the Alb ea Motor Company office near Covington Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Cleveland
Covington Square
Albea Motor Company
Mystery Social at Salem Church Set for April 10
The Loyal Daughters of the Salem church host a mystery Social this Saturday April 10 starting at 7 30 pm. A short entertainment precedes a mystery supper with a 5 cent admission at the door. Everyone is invited.
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the Loyal Daughters of the Salem Church
Governor Proclaims Arbor and Bird Day in Indiana
Governor Goodrich signs a proclamation declaring Friday April 16 as Arbor and Bird Day in Indiana. He urges public schools and local authorities to observe the day by planting trees and protecting birds to enrich the state and benefit citizens with shade beauty and natural pest control.
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Goodrich
Indiana
Easter Sunday Storm Paralyzes Indiana Region
A severe storm from Saturday night into Sunday brought heavy rain and a blizzard with seven foot snow drifts in northern Indiana and the lake region. Trains were blocked for 5 to 12 hours as winds shifted from south and east to northwest. By Monday afternoon the snow and ice melted with warm sun and the fruit crop seen as largely unharmed.
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Indiana
Lake
Trafic
Death of R. G. Bruninga Near Kingman
R G Bruninga of Kingman vicinity died Saturday night from bowel lockage after an illness of a day or two. He was rushed to Danville hospital but died shortly after arrival. A well respected farmer and citizen about fifty years old.
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Kingman
Rolla Clark of Crawfordsville Dies at 51
Rolla Clark of Crawfordsville age 51 died at a sanitarium in Indianapolis Monday. The body was brought home for a Wednesday funeral at 2 o clock. He was a mail clerk on the Big Four road and leaves two daughters two brothers Arthur and Ora Clark and one sister Mrs Dora Milspaugh. Obituary next week.
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Rolls, Clark
Crawfordsville
Indianapols
Clark
Martin and
Mery Clark
Big Four
Arthur
Ora Clark
Dora Milspaugh
Vickery and Beaman Wed in Danville Ceremony
Miss Faye Vickery daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Vickery and Bert Beaman son of Mr and Mrs Harley Beaman were united in marriage at the M E parsonage in that city by Rev McPherson. They will live in Danville at 408 North Vermillion Street.
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Faye Vickery
Charles Vickery
Bert Beaman
Harley Beaman
Danville
M. E. Parsonage
McPherson
North Vermillion Street
James A Gross for Third District County Commissioner
James A Gross of Fountain county announces his candidacy for the Republican primary May 4 1920 for County Commissioner Third District. Born near Anderson Madison County Indiana in 1860 he has farmed in Van Buren township for twenty years and moved to Veedersburg last spring. A life long Republican he states he is not controlled by any gang and will work for the interests of all taxpayers.
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James A. Gross
Fountain County
Mr. Gross
Anderson
Madison County
Ind
van Buren
Veedersburg
Students Visit Police Station in Criminology Study
Professor Co D Sweeney principal of Newtown High School led seven teen students to Lafayette Saturday for a criminology study at police headquarters. Sergeant Frank E Burchy demonstrated Bertillon and fingerprint systems while the group examined the rogues gallery.
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Co. D. Sweeney
Newtown High School
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Northwest Skies Last Week
Residents reported a vivid aurora borealis display visible Monday night in the northwest skies. The most intense phase occurred between 9 and 11 PM with iridescent, curtain-like lights and continued past midnight as observers watched in fascination.
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Éurora
Frank Sheridan Dies In Attica Grocer’s Passsing
Frank Sheridan a well known Attica grocer died Monday afternoon at 3 after months of poor health. He was bedridden for the last month and is survived by his wife and a daughter Margaret Patricia. The place of death and other specifics are noted in the obituary style notice.
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Frank Sheridan
Attica
Gelock
Margaret Patrica
Love That Kills: Ohio Woman Claims Murder Motive
An Ohio woman says her love for her husband drove her to kill him, claiming her intense affection led to the crime. The remark reflects a fatal domestic episode cited by authorities.
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Ohio
Hi Man Replies to Schwinn’s Broadside in Attica Papers
A long reader letter or reply in the Attica Tribune and Attica Ledger targets Schwinn’s last week article on county affairs. It accuses the Hi man of political theatrics and camouflaged rhetoric while denouncing proposed road and tax costs and noting alleged auditor bid campaigns. The writer mocks humility and gossip about Ferris and local politics.
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Hi-man
Attica Tribune
Attica Ledger
Schwinn
Mrs Ed Young Dies After Long Rheumatism Suffering
Mrs Ed Young passed away Tuesday morning about 2 o clock at her home just west of the city. She had suffered rheumatism for many months and leaves a husband and several children, plus a sister Mrs Mary Gardner and many other relatives.
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Ed Young
Candidates Filed for May Primary Across District Tickets
Complete filing list shows Republican and local tickets with candidates for Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Surveyor and Commissioners. Also notes precinct committeemen delegates for state convention across Jackson Millcreek Wabash Cain Fulton Van Buren Troy Richland Shawnee Logan Davis and Davis areas. Public notice ends with sales bill line.
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Jackson
Tella Smith
Millcreek
W. Perry Jackson
William Coats Wabash
Charles Marlatt
Cain
Daly P. Frazier
Fulton
James Albert Kiger van Buren
Charles Wertz
Ralph D. Gookins
Troy
Dr Joseph T Redman
Luther Stout
Oscar Kaufmann
Richland
Charles E. Ray
Fred Kay
Shawnee
James F. Beasley
Logan
Clyde Martin
Hannah Davis
William H. Ritchey
Bruce Grimes
A. H. Lindley
Wabash
Stewart Carwile Cain
Harvey McBroom Fulton
van Buren—Albert
Gossett
Troy—Challin
Spigning Richland
Monroe
Hans Shawnee
James C. Claypool
Abel T. Claypool Logan
William Calvert
Russell E. Smith
J. Frank McDermond
Davis
Guy Waldrip
Precinct
George W. Bowman
Oral Pearson
Thomas Miller
Alex Johnson
Harry B. Allen Fulton
Lewis Samuels van Buren
Frank Youngblood
Charles G. Wildt
Ed Diffenderfer
George Port
Ferman Gallaher
Newman Jones
Ed Hansford
Shawn
Warren Graves
van Buren
James E. Campbell
David S Ferguson
Bert Crumley
Ira A. Head
Dan C
Reed
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Grace Sprankle Bride to Be
Miss Grace Sprankle, whose marriage to Versa L Moore of this city was announced for April 17, was honored at a miscellan eous shower hosted by Misses Margaret McMahon and Belle Arter at the home of Mr and Mrs Bl more Arter. The decor and refreshments followed a white and green theme. Miss Josephine and Ruth McMahon assisted with serving as numerous guests attended and the bride-to-be received many gifts.
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Margaret McMahon
Belle Arter
Blmore Arter
Grace Sprankle
Versa L. Moore
Josephine
Ruth McMahon
County Co-Ed Board Reelects County Agent McKinzie
The County Co-Educational Board met Tuesday at the superintendent’s office and re-elected W. E. McKinzie as County Agent. The board praised his countywide work and also approved caps and gowns for county graduates but has not set a time for the commencement ceremony.
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W. E. McKinzie
Ma.Kinzie
Steinbaugh to retire from Attica clothing shop
C L Steinbaugh the Attica clothing man will retire from active business life and dispose of the stock and fixtures of Steinbaugh & Sons. Manager Garland Steinbaugh has left to pursue opportunities in the automobile business in Indianapolis.
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Cc. L. Steinbaugh
Attica
Steinbaugh & Sons
Garland Steinbaugh
Automobil
Indianapolis
Myron Gardner Injured in Rural Wagon Accident
Myron Gardner suffered a serious fall when his wagon wheel sank into a road rut. He dislocated his right arm with bones projecting into the palm and sustained head and neck injuries. He is recovering but will be unable to use his hand for weeks, narrowly avoiding a fatal neck injury.
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Myron Gardner
Myron
Observe the Law: Vehicle License and Muffler Ordinance
The secretary of state advises that all automobiles must have license plates, front and rear, and mufflers must be closed. Disregarding the law on fast driving may bring individuals before the mayor. The city marshal urges attention to these requirements.
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Secretary of State
Operators Arrested in Lever Act Conspiracy Case
United States marshals arrested twenty or more Clifton area coal mine operators and miners on warrants charging conspiracy and Lever Act violations. Bail set high for operators and miners officials. Named figures include H. M. Ferguson A. D. Spears Edward Shirkie and Edward Stewart. They must appear in federal district court at Indianapolis May 4.
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United States
Clifton
H. M. Ferguson
A. D. Spears
Edward and
Hugh Shirkie
Edward Stewart
Federal District Court
Indianapolis
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Brown Bros
R. G. Bruninga
Rolla
Republican
TRE
T.thomas
Schwin
Herry
Glaypool
Himan
Tog Carey
Varius
G. Claude Babb
Henry I. Starnes
Ambrose Banta
James W. Aldridge
W. Sentman
Edwin H. Small
Frank C. Baird
William J. Mellett
Democratic Party
Horace B. Keller
Charles L. Belles
Marshal Peter
Surveyor
Wayne Cory
Harry A. Mounts
Franklin S. Campbell
C. L. Steinbaugh
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