Death by own action shocks Attica man
Mrs James S Hall found her husband James S Hall dead in a Lafayette bathroom from gas inhalation. A note left at 4 20 pm explained the act and his failing Lafayette saloon business. He was about 56, survived by a widow, daughter and son Lee Hall of Attica Bridge Co. Interment at Riverside cemetery after services in Attica.
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Attica
Hall
Mr. Hall
Lafayette
South Street
Lee Hall
Attica Bridge Company
L S. Lever
Riverside Cemetery
Wabash Awards Contracts for All Steel Passenger Cars
The Wabash railroad on Monday awarded contracts to American Car and Foundry Co. for twelve baggage and passenger cars eight chair cars and four coaches of all steel construction with ventilation and lighting upgrades. The total outlay is $300,090 and delivery starts July 1 with summer completion.
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Wabash
American Car & Foundry Co
Songers Located After Four Weeks Absence
Anxiety for Dr. and Mrs. Songer eased when a relative received a postal card saying the pair had been in St. Louis all along and would soon depart for Mobile Alabama. No reason was given for the delayed note, Hillsboro Times.
Window Shades Offered by J Loebs Stores
J Loebs Stores advertises window shades with best materials and rollers in a complete assortment of lengths and widths and good color options.
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J. Loeb’s
Youth Thief Amid Attica Fire Captured and Bound Over
Orin Shinn a 14 year old youth seized valuables from the Robison home during a fire in Attica last Friday. Marshal Beamer identified and captured him that evening. Shinn waived examination Saturday and was bound over to court in 500 dollars. Unable to post bond, he was sent to the county jail.
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Robison
Attica
Orin Shinn
Marshal Beamer
Young Shinn
Sheriff Kerr
You Can Save Money on Rugs at J. Loeb's Stores
Bargain alert for shoppers at J. Loeb's Stores promising savings on rugs linoleum and carpets through in store offers and seasonal discounts aiming to attract furniture and home improvement buyers.
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J. Loeb’s
Ladies and Childrens Hosiery Best Goods At Lowest Prices
An advertisement touts a full stock of ladies and childrens hosiery in diverse sizes offered at the lowest prices in town. It emphasizes breadth of selection and affordable options for shoppers seeking value.
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Ladies and Childrens
J. Loeb’s
Royal Neighbors Form Fountain County Organization
Fountain county Royal Neighbors lodges establish a county group and plan an all day meeting at Veedersburg on Thursday May 30. A school of instruction will be held with a state official present. Mrs Nora Dunkin serves as county president and Mrs Effie Orvis as secretary.
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Royal Neighbors
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Nora Dunkin
Shawnee Township
Effie Orvis
Copeland vows nose restoration after Redwood wreck
Ollie Copeland of Kingman, nose broken in the March 7 Redwood wreck, spent days in Danville hospital and has now gone to a Springfield Illinois hospital for surgery. He is brother to county commissioner James Copeland and is well known countywide, expressing relief at his escape.
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Ollie Copeland
Danville
Springfield
Iil
James Copeland
Copeland
Hart Schaffner & Marx Menswear Display
A local store advertises the largest assortment of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothing for men and young men. It highlights new blues browns and greys and staple shades available in latest styles and colors.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Not Treated Fairly in Danville Press
Thomas Jackson protested coverage of his daughter Artie’s marriage to Frank Ewing, alleging local papers copied Danville reports and misrepresented the couple. He and his wife defended Artie’s choice, citing neighbors’ meddling and the couple’s decision, while criticizing sensationalism.
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Thomas Jackson
Artie
Frank Ewing
Jackson
Covington High School Commencement Details
Covington public schools close May 24 with commencement exercises on Friday evening. Supt J G Collicott of Indianapolis will deliver the class address, praised as a prominent national educator. Senior delegates include Margaret Douglass Cecil Murray and Pearl Brown. The High School Annual debuts May 10. The class play Valley Farm is April 26 and baccalaureate is May 19 at the Presbyterian church. chorus to supply music.
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J. G. Collicott
Indianapolis
Collicott
United States
Indiana
Tacoma
Wash
Margaret Douglass
Cecil Murray
Pearl Brown
Divided Democrats clash in Fountain County turf war
The Fountain County Democratic Party wrestles with internal factions the old guard backing Mayor Dotson and Macoughtry against insurgents led by Gen Gray and Copeland. Key battles include committee contests in Attica and Veedersburg, a council vacancy vote, and contested election inspector appointments pitting Gray-Copeland against regulars.
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Old Guard
Tom Dotson
Veedersburg
Police War Horse
Frank Macoughtry
Gray
James Copeland
Dotson
Attica
Macoughtry
Copeland
Gen. Gray
Thomas Bodine
David S. Ferguson
Gray. Copeland
John R. DeHaven
DeHaven
Gray—Copeland
Board of Commissioners
Waggoner
Wright
Gray-Copeland
Clem Rodgers
A. C. DeHaven
W. B. Coffing
P. J. McMahon
van Buren
Covington
Munsing Kait Underwear Promoted At J Loeb’s Stores
A promotional note claims the Munsing Kait underwear costs no more than rivals but is far superior, advertised at J Loeb’s Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Hotel Lithia Fire Destroys Longtime Lithia Hotel
An Easter dance by local society at the Lithia hotel ended when a Tuesday morning blaze gutted the building. The unoccupied structure burned with furnishings staying intact and the total loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars, uninsured.
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Lithia Hotel
Death of Alvin McClure in Danville
Alvin McClure, brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quinn of this city, died of tuberculosis at his home Monday at 1 AM after a year of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM in Veedersburg with interment in Veedersburg Cemetery. he leaves a wife and six children named Harry Glenn Walter Clarence Clyde and Bessie.
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Charles Quinn
Danville
Alvin McClure
McClure
Veedersburg
Harry
Glenn
Walter
Clarence
Clyde
Bessie
Roosevelt Visit Stirs Attica Campaign Stops Feared
John T. Nixon and J. Wesley Whicker traveled to Danville to see Col. Roosevelt and hope he will pause in Attica for a few minutes this afternoon on his eastbound route. Locals doubt the Colonel will skip the Ninth District headquarters and campaign events. Covington R. D. and Mrs. Ed. Daller trade in real estate noted in Monday's Daily Attica Tribune.
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John T. Nixon
J. Wesley Whicker
Danville
Col. Roosevelt
Attica
Roosevelt
Ninth District
Spring Millinery Show Promises New Hats At Low Prices
STYLE AND LOW PRICES. Our season showing leads. See new Spring Hats for street or dress. Green stamps with each purchase.
Republicans Delay Nominations Await Platforms
The piece argues Republicans should delay nominating conventions until after state platforms are set, likely by July. It notes national and state issues will drive county and candidate campaigns, especially for Representative and Joint Senator, and urges waiting for developments to align with the state convention.
Drowned Purdue Student in River Near Lafayette
G L Gates Jr of Toledo Ohio a Purdue junior drowned when a canoe capsized on the Wabash River near Lafayette Saturday afternoon. Max Johnson fellow student swam ashore but Gates body not recovered a $25 reward offered for the body and river men asked to watch. Milch cows at the McMahon sale Covington April 13th.
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G. L. Gates Jr
Toledo
Purdue
Lafayette
Maxwell Johnson
Johnson
Gates
Conumdrum Supper Planned by Salem Youth
Salem youths will host a Conumdrum Supper at the McCarty schoolhouse on Wednesday evening April 17. An enjoyable time is promised for all attendees and everyone is invited.
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Salem
McCarty
The Sabbath as an Investment sermon at First Presbyterian
The morning sermon at First Presbyterian Church titled The Sabbath as an Investment will be delivered by the pastor. In the evening he will discuss Some Expressions of Church Life. A Business men's class on The Life of Jesus meets at 10 o'clock. The Leader advertises real Mexican hand made straw hats for men women and children.
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Jesus
Gumert Starts a Paper The Lagro Press
E. W. Gumert a former resident has launched The Lagro Press the official number shows Lagro small but the paper promises life and vigor with local news content.
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E. W. Gumert
Lagro Press
Lagro
Editor Berry Shows Rapid Health Improvement
The News reports editor Berry is improving rapidly after a week of public concern. Hundreds expressed support and interest in his welfare, and the newsroom notes the outpouring of love and thoughtful messages.
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News
Democrats Nominate Veedersburg for County Convention
The Democratic county committee met in Veedersburg and set the county nominating convention for Monday April 29 with Veedersburg as the site. Delegates are apportioned one per 15 votes, about 160 total, to be selected in the townships on Saturday April 27.
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Democratic County Committee
Veedersburg
Ladies Shirt Waists Ready for Spring Sale
Store advertises new ladies shirt waists with modern tailoring and very reasonable prices. It promises a wide selection of styles and materials, inviting customers to browse the latest arrivals and refresh their wardrobe.
Death of William Shuler at 46 in this city
William Shuler aged 46 died at his home Monday morning after a yearlong illness. A Covington native, he is survived by a widow, one child, a mother and three sisters who attended the funeral. The I O O F lodge led the services at his residence on Wednesday at 2 PM, with interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
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William Shuler
Covington
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Mt.Hope Cemetery
M E Church Announcements and Sunday Services
The Sabbath School at the M. E. church gave $90 in silver dollars for benevolent causes last Sunday. The men's chorus to lead music at the evening service next Sunday with a sermon on Jonathan, Son of Soul. Morning sermon titled The Fourth Commandment. All welcome. Real Cash Premiums with Government stamp at J. Loeb's Stores.
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M. E. Church
Benevolent Causes of the Church
Jonathan
Son of
J. Loeb’s
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Despard
Covington H. S. Commencement
Board of Elec
Hotel Lithia
Alvin McClure Deed
Teddy
Mrs. Ed. Daller
Covington R. D
First Presbyterian Church
Leader
Gumert
Berry
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