The Facts About The Black Font and County Form Luyrht Ceontecer
A Covington based piece in The Attica Tribune discusses recurring questions about the Licht Plant and the Black Road Deal. The column recalls a prior article and raises inquiries about general utility and 1920 price estimates, noting continued unresolved questions and propriety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Tribune
Gate Organ
Covineton
Ume Aes
Newla
Covston
George
Mary Newlin
SS Alos
County Road Bids Probe Raises Questions and Politics
The document questions why the 1921 bridge project estimate rose after peak prices, why no bids arrived on the first peak estimate, and why a single contractor secured a bond-based contract. It critiques alleged irregularities, court actions, and party organization practices, urging taxpayers to demand accountability and fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertz
Senior Class Exchange at Purfeerst Grocery Store
The Senior Class of the C H S Eeeetty Cree Bee Ang offers a sale of good things to eat at Purfeerst Grocery Store. Proceeds support class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purfeerst
Salvation Army Drives Fundraising Across Indiana
The Salvation Army launches a statewide appeal in Indiana backed by county advisory boards and local leaders. More than 1000 volunteers from the state will mobilize from May 1 to 15 to raise funds and aid, with every dollar spent under county oversight in relief programs and rescue homes in the Central Territory aiding 14 to 16 year old girls and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Salvation Army
Fountain Acounty Advisory Board
Walter Moose
Citdeman
Miss Lur
Word
W. OH
Tae
Tediana
Ithh
Cvozeto
Kreeker
Aeccambiree
County Philgetac Advisory Board
Iine
Army
Candidates Busy with Campaign Finish
Candidates from both parties have a little over two weeks left to campaign. Many good men are in various races and strong tickets can be chosen by voters.
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Blakely
Relatives and friends gathered for a surprise 74th birthday dinner for Mrs Bodine Blakely of Wabah township at a Shawnee cafeteria. Surviving family includes Oliver D. Blakely’s wife, three married daughters Avis Crim Frances Lowe Nethe Nezl, five brothers and other relatives. Funeral services followed later at Mt Hope cemetery with Rev McGaughey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noch Dowlin
Shawnee Meard
Tinpednoe
Snoker
Covineton
Murry R. Smith
Devyn Stritthard
Ernest Smith
D. F. Smith
C. Ve Welsh
Emma A. Hutz
John Prechin
Clara Dewlin
Devlin
Joe Bodine
Blakely
The
Christian Church
McGaughey
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Obituary notice for Ver Blakely
Ver Blakely died at their home on 6un Street after illness spanning several years. The person was the child of Mr and Mrs, and the text notes years of confinement and helplessness before death.
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Bleakely
Mr. and
Radio concert to be broadcast from Cincinnati April 15
Madame Woycoff, soon to be Mrs. Allen Cosing, will sing over radio telephone from Cincinnati on Saturday April 15 at 8 15 p m. The program reaches Chicago New York and the Gulf coast with an audience of fifty thousand radio telephones installed in homes. Leland Moore is agent for radio telephones.
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Procession Equipment Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Madame Woycoff
Allen Cosing
Orio
Chicago
New York
Gulf Coast
Leland Moore
Prather Attends Grandson Cleliz’s Funeral
Mrs. J. T. Prather traveled to Indianapolis last Thursday for the burial of her grandson Cleliz, son of William and Mead, following the funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Prather
Indianapolis
Cleliz
William and Mead
Disputed County Court Methods Questioned by Gang Members
A fragmentary report shows a faction calling out county officials' methods while asserting they cannot run things. The note references prior remarks about party interests and leadership, with further details appearing in an earlier Saturday publication.
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Clifton
Salem Young Folks At Newtown Salute Community Effort
Salem 3 Churchwave members presented the home talent play The Strike at Newtown with the school orchestra providing music. A crowded, lively audience enjoyed the performance, praised for its spirit and shared enjoyment with neighboring communities.
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Salem
Newtown
Salem 3
Conventiamity
Holboch Newtown
Hich
Ask Court for Protection in Timber Dispute
John Barton files against Adam and Christine Walker alleging sale of a farm for 8500 and claiming defendants have cut 40 acres of timber and will destroy more if not restrained. He states the defendants are insolvent and requests a restraining order to stop further timber cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barton
Julian
Adam
Christine Walker
Absentee Voter Law Applies to Primary Elections
The absent voters law that governs the general election also applies to the primary. It may be used only if the voter is ill or absent from the state and county on election day. Any other use is a penal offense for voter and parties involved.
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Goudy
Mr and Mrs William H Goudy of North Sch Street will celebrate their Golden Anniversary on April 25 at their home from 2 to 4 o clock in the afternoon. The couple are well known in the community and invite friends and relatives to call.
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William H. Goudy
North Sch Street
Voter Choices Urged in Troy Township Precincts
A local appeal urges voters to back Joan Wilson for First Precinct and Baldwin for Second Precinct to oppose the Gert and de Wertz faction. It also urges LT. erat and Chavie L. Rabb in their respective precincts to support a Republican organization and reject a few accused individuals. Warry Draper and Robert McCord are named in VenBuren township.
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Troy Township
Gert
de Wertz
Bernbieim
Nost
Joan Wilson
Baldwin
Republican Party
Erat
Chavie
L. Rabb
Sil
Warry Draper
Robert McCord
VenBuren Township
Belles Family Vacation Homes Purchases Noted
Mr and Mrs Charles Belles of Indiana University Bloominson visit during Easter vacation with Mr and Mrs John Belles. Pi A L Spinning bought his brother Guy Spinning's home and plans to reside there long term.
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Charles Belles
Indiana University
Bloominson
John Belles
Pi. A. L. Spinning
Guy
Funeral notices for Wisner relative and Mrs Prather
The piece notes the funeral of her cousin Ms Hattie Wisner who was buried Monday afternoon and mentions Mrs Prather returning home on Tuesday.
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Ms. Hattie. Wisner
Mrs. Prather
CANDIDATE WEEK Voters urged for square deal and early data
Republican campaign notices promise plain talk on organization and gang rule. Editors plan broad circulation and urge candidates to submit information for early vetting to inform taxpayers and voters about the party.
Rip Van Winkle at Lyric Tonight With Thom as Jefferson
Mrs John Peters hosted her 200 club on Thursday afternoon with a very pleasant gathering. Mrs Louis Tate was treated at Central hospital Indianapolis after a fall and has since improved. William Bilsland travelled to Oklahoma on business, and Mrs Bilsland visited her sitter Mrs Dave Pavey at Crawfordsville during his absence.
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Jefferson
Lyric
John Peters
Louis Tate
Central Hospital
Indianapolis
Wm. Bilsland
Oklahoma
Unclear excerpts from political column spark party concern
An excerpt notes that if Republicans do not act there will be little left by November 7. The piece mentions a writer nicknamed the big blubber and hints at a courthouse corner source, suggesting critical, ingrate-like language.
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Court House
Taxpayer Returns to Office Amid Harmony Debate
Fragmentary notes discuss consistency and timing as a taxpayer references past shanties and current office return. The text hints at disagreements over spelling harmony and governance, with vague implications of delays or shifts in leadership.
Joint County Road Notice in North End Draws Taxpayer Protests
A notice advertising a Joint County Road between Fountain and Park counties on the South Fulton township line is challenged as illegal and unseen by most taxpayers. The piece ends with a provocative line accusing officials and prompting taxpayer frustration.
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Fountain
Park Counties
Fulton
Hi-Man
Newlin
Junior Girls Class Exchange at Jose Smith’s Grocery
The Junior Girls class of the M E Sunday school will hold an exchange at Jose Smiths grocery Saturday morning at 9. Plenty of good items for sale.
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M. E
Jose Smith
Bergdahl Family Rents Home to Jack Clem This Week
Charles Bergdahl and his daughter lodging with Mr and Mrs John LaTourtette have rented their home to Jack Clem who will move in this week.
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Charles Bergdahl
John LaTourtette
Jack Clem
Local notes from Danville and area events
Mrs W E Brown of Danville visits to tend interests while Harry Voltz shows steady recovery from a paralytic stroke three weeks past. James Price and family plan to move from Windy City to Old Fountain and farm nearby. BEBE DANIELS in Nancy From Nowhere at LYRIC tonight. John Peters begins home remodel on Third street adding a furnace. The full moon brings spring mood and river should normalize aiding farmers. Elizabeth LaTourette hosts sixteen friends for a progressive military Flinch at her parents. Easter decor and prizes noted. Eastern Star to stage May entertainment with Fosteria company. details to follow. Mrs M Scesley hosts Junior's birthday party with siblings and friends. ice cream and cake served.
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W. E. Brown
Danville
Harry Voltz
James P. Price
Old Fountain
Windy City
Bebe Daniels
Nancy From
the Lyric
John Peters
Third Street
Elizabeth LaTourette
Eastern Star Chapter
John B. Rogers
Fosteria
Smilin' Thru to Be Sung at the Lyric Tonight
Miss Lowe will perform Smilin' Thru as the feature song at the Lyric tonight. Squire Metzger from North Vermilion visited the city Tuesday. Mrs Farrell Williams is described as in a portion of last week. Reserved seats for the Senior Class play at Ost Soda Shop go on sale Saturday April 15 at 2 p.m. 50e. Mrs John Martin and her children from Frankfort stayed with the Lindsey Ellis family this past week. W B Harden returns to the Republican staff working part time after eye troubles.
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Farrell Williams
Squire Metzger
North Vermilion
Smilin
Miss Lowe
Wm. Cline
Mayer
Cline
Ost
John Martin
Frankfort
M Martin
Lindsey Ellis
W. B. Harden
Republican
Senior Class Play And Home Came Ted at High School
The Senior Class presents And Home Came Ted a three act comedy at the High School auditorium this Friday April 21. The plot centers on Ted and Ira Stone fighting over a factory with Stone exposed and defeated. Directed by Miss Glascock the cast includes Skeet Kelly Diana Garwood Aunt Jubilee and Ira Stone with specialties between acts for entertainment.
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Ted
Ira Stone
Stone
Miss Glascock
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Salvation Army Organization
Cavingtean Republican
Ario
Peu
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Paramount Magazine
John D. Hesler
Thom
Joint County Road
Ee Wee
Skeet Kelly
Arthur Romine
Diana Garwood
Dorothy Knowles
Miss Loganberry
Josephine Livengood
Cullen Boughner
Jubilee
Ruth Norris
Mr. Man
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Jim Ryker
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Helen Smith Henrietta Deny
Mx Eee McMahon
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