Taylor Prather Dies Suddenl y
Taylor Prather 69 died suddenly from lung hemorrhage at 5 am Tuesday. He lived in Covington most of his life, worked as a buggy maker, and had two marriages leaving three children and several siblings. Funeral from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Covington at 9 am Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Prather
Prather
Clark
Martha Prather
Venice
Ohio
Covington
Nora Sullivan
John
Chicago
Wells
Dallas
Texas
Martha Gibbons
Bedford
Emma ‘Topenhamer
Indianapolis
Roy
Oscar
Kansas City
Henry
Vicina Welles
Syracuse
Kan
Lila Shrieves
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Ninth District American Legion Convention Set For Delphi
The Ninth District Convention of the American Legion will be held in Delphi this Sunday the 15th. Officials report active push for strong attendance from Posts across the district as meetings occur twice yearly to share ideas and strengthen cooperation nationwide.
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The
American Legion
Delphi
Samous
Andrew J Keller passes away after illness in North Vermillion
Andrew J Keller 69 a longtime North Vermillion county resident died Friday afternoon after weeks of grippe complications and advancing age Rev Cornelius Airhart conducted his funeral at Howard Chapel Sunday at 8 pm burial in Lower Mound cemetery He was a prominent farmer and citizen survived by sons Alfred George Lawrence Lee and Pearly and many other relatives and friends
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Andrew J. Keller
North Vermillion County
Cornelius Airhart
Crawfordsville
Howard Chapel
Lower Mound
Keller
Alfred
George
Lawrence
Lee
Pearly
Building contract let for Covington High School gymnasium
The Covington School Board awarded the building contract to James K. Mitchell for 35 641 dollars. Repairs on the old building must finish by September 1 and the gym by October 1. Plumbing bids were received but no action taken. The old gym becomes recitation rooms to ease class congestion. The new gym will include a stage and is expected to be the city’s largest auditorium. Bond sale is advertised and considered certain.
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Covington High School
James K. Mitchel
Mitchell
Garage Changes Hands In Local Business Transfer
The Moore-Metzger garage is now under full management of Mr. Metzger after purchasing Mr. Moore's interest and will continue to operate as before.
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Moore-Metzger Garage
Mr. Metzger
Mr. Moore
Dedication of New Masonic Temple in Attica Indiana
Attica observes the dedication of a new Masonic temple by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. The building, on Perry Street between Mill and Jackson, opens for public inspection and hosts a 4 PM reception, 1 PM to 7 PM banquet, and 8 PM dedicatory ceremonies with prominent Indiana Masons in attendance.
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Attica
Indiana
Grand Lodge of
Tnw
Grand Lodge
Wabash Lodge No. 708
Kullmer
Perry Street
Mill
Jackson Streets
Covington Lodge
Health meeting pushes for all time Fountain county unit
A push to establish an all time county health unit in Fountain county drew leaders from state and international health boards. Dr H W McKane and Dr A L Oilar spoke at a Veedersburg mass meeting in a Christian church. The boards will contribute 5100 yearly toward public health, while the current county health nurse may be replaced by a permanent official and Miss Geathouse is hoped to stay on.
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H. W. McKane
State Board of Health
A. L. Oilar
International Health Board
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Christia
Fulion Township Citizen Dead
Monroe Hathaway aged 67 died at his Cayuga home Wednesday. Funeral by Rev. R. B. Kern at the Cayuga Christian church at 2 p.m. Friday, with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Homer and Charles a daughter Edna a half sister Mrs Samuel Rhodes and many relatives.
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Monroe Hathaway
John
Sarah J. Hathaway
Cayuga
R. B. Kern
Christian Church
Mt. Hope
Hathaway
Homer
Charles
Edna
Samuel Rhodes
City
Covington Pair Married in Crawfordsville M. E. Parsonage
Miss Minnie Zimmerman and Heber Hegg, Covington residents, wed Sunday March 8 at the M E parsonage in Crawfordsville in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Howard. The couple will live on North Seventh street and resume work at the Hegg store after a celebratory dinner for relatives.
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Minnie Zimmerman
Heber Hevg
M. E. Parsonage
Crawfordsville
Howard
Rev
M. FE
Hegg
Albert Hegg
Wabash Valley Electric Plans New High Tension Line
Extension of 90 days granted to Wabash Valley Electric for completing a high voltage line into the city. The 66 000-volt system requires a specially constructed transformer not yet available, delaying delivery. Hoosier Construction Co. reawarded contract to build five miles per day with full right of way secured.
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Wabash Valley Electric Company
Big Four
McDonald Land
Dixie Highway
Veedersburg
Hoosier Construction Co
Hillsboro Man Dies Suddenly
William A. Thomas 62 prominent retired farmer of Hillsboro dies at his home from heart trouble. He was born at Scott's Prairie and lived here all his life. Survived by wife Amanda Adkins, three children Harry Parker Dorotha, one brother Frank and a sister Mrs Jessie Bever. Funeral at home 2 30 Tuesday with burial at Rosehill.
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Hillsboro
Anvil
William A. Thomas
Bhig Place
Mr. Thomas
Rosehill
Scott's Prairie
Amanda Adkins
Harry
Charles Parker
Dorotha
Frank
Jessie Bever
Farlington
Kans
Bank case verdict affirmed on stock notes in Colombia Casualty
Fowler April 10 notes on stock purchase in the Colombia Casualty Company Lafay ten years ago are valid and must be sustained as evidence in the bank case. The ruling underscores legitimacy of the notes and supports the plaintiff’s claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casualty Co
District Bankers to Meet Here
The District Banker reports the district association will meet in Covington on Tuesday June 5. W W Layton, an association officer, secured the annual meeting for Covington and organizers promise a notable gathering.
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W. W. Layton
Covington
Anagram Club Hosts Royal Evening at Mrs Gardner Home
Last week the Anagram club planned a meeting at Mrs Mary Gardner's home. The date changed and Mrs Gardner and Mrs Bell Bilsland entertained royally at Gardner's home Wednesday evening with the editor and his wife as guests.
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Anagram Club
Mary Gardner
Bank Wins Long-Delayed Benton County Case Against Howard
The Central Bank of West Lebanon secured a verdict for 5813.74 against Peter W. Howard in a long pending suit. Notes valued at 3500 plus accrued interest led to a larger judgment as the jury found in favor of the bank. The case, read in Benton county, spanned years with judge Williams presiding.
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Wee _SILVETHITHS TC
Central Bank of West Lebanon
Peter W. Howard
Benton County
Bank
Williams
Newton
Jasper Counties
Fountain Warren Bankers Meet in Williamsport Attended
The Fountain-Warren Bankers Association held its regular meeting in Williamsport on Thursday with a good crowd in attendance.
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Warren
Fountain-Warren Bankers’ Association
Williamsport
Rev Kern Invited to Return for Fifth Year
The Meth odist church official board unanimously invited Rev R B Kern to serve a fifth year as pastor. District Supt A G Leazenby presided as about 25 board members attended. Kern reported the past year as the best of his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Kern
Methodist
A. G. Leazenby
Kern
Presbyterians Hire New Pastor Rev T B Johnson
The Presbyterian church voted to hire Rev. T. B. Johnson of Kentucky as pastor after his trial sermon. He will accept the call and move his family to the community soon.
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Presbyterian Church
Rev
T. B. Johnson
Kentucky
Rev. Johnson
Fire damages home on North Fifth Street
A fire Thursday morning caused substantial damage to Ed. Murray’s house on North Fifth Street in the Jones property. The fire department arrived quickly and had the flames under control shortly after.
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Ed. Murray
Jones
North Fifth Street
Eastern Star Meeting Set With Initiation April 28
The next regular monthly Eastern Star Chapter meeting will be held at the Masonic hall April 28 with the initiation of candidates. Mrs. Anna Dunlap, W. M.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Anna Dunlap
W. M
Kern at Terre Haute Opens With True Americanism Oration
Five thousand people heard Rev. Kern at an open air Terre Haute meeting Tuesday night. He spoke on True Americanism to an ovation filled crowd, with attendance described as substantial.
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Rev. Kern
Terre Haute
Covington Thirds Defeat Seconds In Bowling Match
The Covington Third team defeated the Covington Second team in a Wednesday night bowling match with multiple games played last week.
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Covington
Secon
Oil Strike Reported Near Cooper Chapel
On Thursday streets buzzed with news that Ralph Darling struck oil at the Ed Rabb place near Cooper Chapel while drilling a well for a saw mill. The report remains unverified.
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Ralph Darling
Ed Rabb Place
Cooper Chapel
Methodist Church announces Sunday services April 15 1923
Russell B. Kern announces church activities for Sunday April 15 1923 with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Epworth League at 6 00 p m and Evening Worship at 7 00 p m inviting all to attend.
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Russell B. Kern
Mourey Leads High School Athletics Drive This Year
Professor Mourey has organized track training at Covington High School. The program shows strong results and the team aims to climb from the lower ranks in upcoming contests.
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Mourey
Covington
Sunday Dinner Hosts From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Deward Death hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Robert Brewer and Mr and Mrs Clyde Fields and families and John Death and family attending the gathering.
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Deward Death
Robert Brewer
Clyde Fields
John Death
Big Subscription Contest Closed and Prizes Awarded
The big subscription contest by George S. Beard of Chicago ended Saturday at 10. Judges C. F. Lowe George McMurtrie LeRoy Sanger announced winners led by Nash Car for Mrs Kenneth Rusk at 33 820 000 Then $75 to Mrs W B Coleman 21 181 400 and further prizes to Walter Welch Pearl Strawser Victorine Kaufman Freda Nebeker Lucile Young Edna Snodgrass Velma Drollinger and Helen Bodine The seven week contest added many new subscribers and improved the paper financially despite lower than hoped excitement.
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George S. Beard
Chicago
C. F E. Lowe
George McMurtrie
LeRoy Sanger
Nash Car
Kenneth Rusk
W. B. Coleman
Srd
Walter Welch
Pearl Strawser
Victorine Kaufman
Freda Nebeker
Lucile Young
Edna Snodgrass
Velma Drollinger
Helen Bodine
Aged Stone Bluff Woman Dies After Illness
Nancy Jane Smith age 90 dies at her daughter Mrs Joseph Lister home at 10 oclock Monday morning after a brief illness from Brigts disease. She had lived with her daughter for several years and had been in poor health for some time.
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Nancy Jane Smith
Joseph Lister
Brigtt
Smith
Funeral rites mark death of mother with lone daughter
The obituary notes she preceded in death by all but one daughter, Mrs. Lister of Stone Bluff. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
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Lister
Stone Bluff
Blind Danville woman regains sight after alcohol incident
Eva Brown of 396 Union Avenue Danville Illinois went blind after drinking white mule whisky at Robert Russell home. Dr James Rachels treated her with electrical therapy and she began to see again. Russell and his brother were arrested for selling intoxicating liquor.
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Eva Brown
Union Avenue
Danville
Jas. Rachels
Brown
Robert Russell
Russell
Rachels
Arbor Day Observed in Indiana April 20
Governor McCray proclaims Friday April 20 as Arbor Day in Indiana. The observance aims to educate the public about the tulip tree, the official flower, and to promote tree planting, reforestation, and the ecological value of birds and trees to humanity.
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McCray
Indiana
Hoosier Commonwealth
State Bankers Meet in Indianapolis Attendee W W Layton
W W Layton of the First National bank of this city attended a meeting of the State Bankers Association in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
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W.W. Layton
First National Bank
State Bankers’ Association
Indianapolis
County Track Meet in Covington Saturday April 21
The Fountains county track and field meet will be held all day in Covington on Saturday April 21. Representatives from the nine county high schools will compete in a program organized by Prof Mourer the association president. The event promises many hotly contested races and good crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Fountains County Tech
Mourer
Fleming Will Case Compromised
The Fleming will case, a major four week circuit court matter, was compromised when parties resumed after a weekend adjournment. Hene Fleming sought to challenge the will, alleging injustice and undue influence by his half sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Ue Fleming
Hene Fleming
Peter Fleming
Williamsport
Settlement Ends Case With Estate Adjustment
The case was compromised and dismissed on Sunday. The plaintiff receives an extra $5,000 from the estate with court costs paid from the estate and each side covering its own attorney fees. The agreement is described as a satisfactory resolution with no lingering reflections or hard feelings.
Marking Graves of Two Revolutionary Soldiers in Indiana
The Indiana Society of the American Sons of the Revolution marks unmarked graves. Dr. Spinning led the work in Fountain county. Miss Anna Clawson received two marble headstones for her two great great grandfathers, Plichael Stotts of Pennsylvania militia and John Bake of New Jersey lineage. A bronze S A R marker will accompany the markers at ceremonies forthcoming.
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Indiana Society of the American Sons of the Revolution
Spinning
Fountain County
Anna Clawson
Old Baptist
Newtown
Plichael Stotts
Samuel Elliott
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Bodine
County clerk H E Bodine reports the issuance of marriage licenses since the last notice. Heber Hegg 23 and Minnie Gimmerman 23 Covington Floyd F Foxworthy 31 and Sylvia M Thomas 17 Attica Frank C Curtis 57 Geingtown Ill and Estella Swick 44 Dante William G Paschal 24 and Florence E Hurley 24 Kingman John F Odle 58 and Grace A Green 49 Veedersburg Roy A Brown 30 Ambia and Sylvia G Richard 20 Danville Ill Edward L Smith 21 Pine Village and Helen L Hunter 19 Williamsport A Schermerhorn Newtown was here on business Saturday.
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H.E. Bodine
Heber Hegg
Minnie G. Immerman
Covington
Floyd F. Foxworthy
Sylvia M. Thomas
Attica
Frank C. Curtis
Géingetown
Ill
Estella Swick
Dante
William G. Paschal
Florence E. Hurley
Kingman
John F. Odle
Grace A. Green
Veedersburg
Roy A. Brown
Ambia
Sylvia G. Richard
Danville
Edward L. Smith
Pine Village
Helen L. Hunter
Williamsport
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Masonic
Fulion Township
Covington Young
Hegs-Zimmerman
Power Company
Presbyterians
G. Faust
Wile
Philpott
Harden
Robb
Lyric
Arbor Day
Fleming
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