Cyclone Visitors See Hedrick Devastation and Congested Roads
Thousands visit Hedrick Sunday to view the cyclone wreckage one week after the storm. Traffic jams stretch for miles as residents walk to the ruined village, with sheriffs and officers directing lines and pushing malfunctioning cars aside. Debris removal begins Monday as relief crews from Denville start work and temporary homes are arranged for storm survivors.
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Hedrick
Hedick
Sheriff
L. Stewart
Sloan
Bert
Pleasant View Cornes
Hurter Farm
Siacther
State Line
Bismark
Hurtes Farm
Debrie
Vaernine
Denville
Crrval
Ron
Jeter
Wed Tick
Pioneer Resident of Attica Dies
John Hopkins, aged 85, longtime Warren County farmer, died Tuesday at his Monroe Street home in Attica. Born June 17, 1837, he spent most of his life on a Warren County farm before moving to Attica. His wife died five years prior. Survived by daughters Mrs. George Peck Mrs. George McCore of Attica and Mrs. Walter Hogan of Warren County. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the Hopkins home with Rev. B H Rankin. Riverside Cemetery interment.
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John Hopkins
Attica
Monroe Street
Warren County
George Peck
George McCore
Walter Hogan
Hopkins
B. H. Rankin
Riverside Cemetery
Wilbur Cartwright
Elmer
Isaac N. Cartwright
Parke County
Fulton Township
Cartwright
Fountain County S. S. Association
Ira Omer Drake
Mr. Drake
William Drake
Kinzman
Millcreek Township
Drake
Omer
John D. Hesler
Veedersburg
William M. Spork
Covington
Troy Township
Rhodes
Perrysville
VanDorn Visiting Covington Friends Over Weekend
Manford VanDorn and his wife of Danville, formerly Covington residents, spent the week end visiting with Jes and Mrs S V Weils and others.
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Manford VanDorn
Danville
Covington
Jes
S. V. Weils
Subscriptions Help Covington Band Ready New Uniforms
The Covington community lists donations from firms and individuals adding to band support for the coming season. Subscriptions totaling various sums fund new uniforms and other expenses as the band prepares to perform and bring pride to Covington and vicinity.
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D. J. Young & Co
M. Schesley
Clem & Harden
O. R. Kerr
H. G. Ost
Ost & Davis
First National Bank
Citizens Bank
Smith & Kreusch
I. T. Solers
J. H. Purfeerst
Shuler’s Grocery
Wm. McClurg
Jesse Smith
T. H. McGeorge Jr., Co
Chas. L. Robb
Johnson Oil Refining Co
Veedersburg Section Men Narrowly Escape Train Collision
George Graham and John Brothers, on a Clover Leaf railway motor car near Veedersburg, were struck by a train at a curve. Graham suffered a fractured shoulder and bruises. Brothers was badly bruised. The others escaped injury. Graham was taken home for treatment. two years earlier he had a similar leg fracture in a similar incident.
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George Graham
John Brothers
Veedersburg
Graham
Brothers
Pr. C
Bo McCord
Covington Public Schools Annual Exhibit May 5
The Covington public schools hold their annual exhibit on Friday May 5 at the Grade School Building and High School Gymnasium with afternoon and evening sessions. Open to the public from 1 30 to 4 39 and 7 to 9 o clock, the display showcases class work and student achievements.
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Covington
Poison in greens alarms town families fall ill
Last Saturday evening Charles Tittle and Cale Sayers along with Lindsey Ellis fell seriously ill after consuming greens containing rhubarb leaves. Dr. Spinning treated them and reports recovery though warns even small amounts can harm. advises omitting rhubarb leaves from greens.
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Charles Tittle
Cale Sayers
Spinning
Lindsey Ellis
Foundation Day Celebration by Indiana University Alumni
The slumni and former students of Indiana University wing in Fountain County will hold the 1922 Foundation Day Celebration in Covington High School building on Monday May 1 at 8 00 p m. All former students with spouses are invited to attend.
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Indiana University
Founain County
Covington High School
Mrs John McDonald Suffers From Heavy Cold This Week
Mrs John McDonald has been suffering with a heavy cold this week. The brief item notes her illness and current discomfort without further details.
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John McDonald
Hoopeston Studebaker overturns on Dead Man's Curve
Ora G. Hay of Hoopeston drove a Studebaker touring car that overturned Friday forenoon on the Dixie Highway at Dead Man's Curve just north of Hoopeston. The car struck a ditch and smashed the fenders top and windshield, but Hay and L E Dugan of Indianapolis escaped with minor injuries as they traveled to Chicago to buy soda fountain equipment.
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O. G. Hay
Dixie Highway
Chicago
Studebaker
Ora G. Hay
Dead Man’s Curve
Hoopeston
Illinois
Hay
Mr. Hay
L. E. Dugan
Indianapolis
Marion Ballah Dies Suddenly at 80 Near Here
Marion Ballah aged 80 died suddenly Sunday near here at his country home four miles southeast of town. He had been in failing health but worked on the farm daily and collapsed after noon. Coroner J W Aldridge ruled heart trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the M E church in this city conducted by Rev Kern.
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Marion Ballah
Here
Mr. Ballah
Martha Hayman
John McBride
J. W. Aldridge
M. E
Kern
Hedrick Devastation Views Highlighted by Daily Tribune
The Attica Daily Tribune published several excellent views of the Hedrick devastation in its Friday edition. Management earns credit for the extra work without expense implications.
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Attica
Daily Tribune
Hedrick
Sellers and Robb Named Precinct Committeemen
In this township voters are urged to elect I. T. Sellers in the First Precinct and Charles L. Robb in the Second Precinct to reorganize the Republican county organization. The note says they will oppose the Court House Gang and support new deal while supporting the party ticket on May 2.
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I. T. Sellers
Charles L. Robb
Republican Party
John Wilson
James Baldwin
Court House
Covington
Bobbed Hair Flapper Tells Futuristic Tickle Tale
A playful lyric about a flapper who aims for a futuristic look and mood, hinting at nightlife and modern style in a lively late 1920s tone. The compact piece teases fashion, tone, and social swagger of the era.
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Lyric
And Home Came Ted shines in senior class play
The Senior Class Play And Home Came Ted staged in the high school auditorium last Friday evening drew full house praise. Each character fit their role as the plot offered humor and charm with interludes from the High School Orchestra. The Class of 22 can be proud of a lively entertaining night that delighted patrons.
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Ted
Simms and Moffett Speak in Fountain County Courthouse
Hon Dan W Simms of Lafayette and Rev George L Moffett of Jackson township spoke to a fair crowd Friday night in the Fountain County courthouse. Simms, a Democratic Senate candidate, faced Ex Governor Samuel M Ralston, who spoke here earlier. Moffett, seeking Congress, faces Robert Kinney in the Franklin primary. Both men are Fountain County natives and former professionals.
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Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
George L. Moffett
Jackson Township
Simms
United States Senate
Samuel M. Ralston
Mr. Moffett
Congress
Robert Kinney
Frankfort
Fountain County
Moffett
Edward Rhodes Seeks County Recorder Post
Edward Rhodes, 43, a farmer from Wabash township, seeks the County Recorder position. He has never held office, served as a party committeeman for two campaigns, and pledges an honest discharge of duty if elected. He emphasizes his farming career and local support as Republican candidate for Recorder Elving.
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Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes
Wabash Township
Edward Rhodes
Ss Ed
Recorder
Warning to radio fans on compliance with safety code
Newman T. Miller state fire marshal warns radio listeners that 2nd broadcasting instruments must be installed per regulations to prevent fire hazards. He cites the national Electrical Code of 1920 as the governing standard.
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Newman T. Miller
Charles B. Landis Dies in Asheville at 70
Former Indiana congressman Charles B. Landis who served 1897 to 1909 and once edited the Delphi Journal died suddenly in an Asheville sanitarium after a week’s illness. His brother Kenesaw M. Landis was traveling to his bedside. Funeral services were held in Logansport.
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Associated Press
Charles B. Landis
National House
Delphi Journal
Asheville
N. C
Congress
Indiana
Dupont Powder Co
Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
Logansport
Bright
Beveridge campaign speeches draw fair turnout in county
Otis Gulley of Danville and Walter H. Unversaw spoke for Albert J Beveridge and for Unversaw’s congressional run in the 9th district. The meeting, directed by Grant Gossett, featured calm, principled addresses praising national issues and clean campaigning with no pointed attacks.
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Albert J Beveridge
Otis Gulley
Danville
Walter H. Unversaw
Grant Gossett
Berridge
Gulley
W. H. Unversaw
Congress
United States Senate
Democrats Hold Meeting at Mellott
A Mellott democratic meeting Saturday evening at the movie hall organized Richland township Democrats into a club led by Clarence Ferguson as chairman with Mrs. Mary Short and Mrs. Jennie Moore as vice chairwomen and Charles Gott as secretary treasurer. Attendees included many candidates who spoke. music by Miss Wreatha Linley Mrs Jennie Moore and Mrs Ruby Helgers. refreshments followed.
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Mellott
Anna Clawson
Richland Township
Clarence Ferguson
Mary Short
Jennie Moore
Charles Gott
Wreatha Linley
Ruby Helgers
Miss Lowe to Sing at the Lyric This Thursday Night
Miss Lowe will perform at the Lyric tonight as a Thursday engagement, delivering a vocal recital to local music patrons.
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Miss Lowe
Republican ticket guidance for county primary ballot
The piece explains candidates for the county Republican primary and notes we will form the November ticket from the primary results unless vacancies arise between May 2. It urges voters to study each man’s character and fitness and to vote for the best performer for the public, prioritizing service to people and party.
Local Clerk Candidates Put Forward in Parke County
The item lists candidates and supporters for county offices including Clerk Wilber Cartwright Omer Drake John Hesler and others. It highlights biographical notes on Cartwright Drake Hesler and Spork, plus corrections about a Prosecutor candidate Hervey McBroom and background on Daniel Cartwright.
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Wilber B. Cartwright
Omer Drake
William M. Spork
John D. Hesler
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Detris
Sellers
Rabb
Simms and
C. B. Landis
Asheville, N. C
OUR‘ Republican CO
Earl M. Myers
James C. Claypool, Sr
Ambrose Banta
Mack Irvin
Robert Campbell
Albert H. McElwee
Amos Reeth
Kenneth Rusk
Elmore Arter
Harley Harmon
H. I. Starnes
Frernk Dickey
James V. McKnight
Lloyd McFerren
J. C. Shelton
William Collins
LeRoy Songer
James Parrett
Wm. T. Adkins
Col. W. Sentman
Edwin E. Small
William F. Howard
Charles T. Yerkes
Clayton L. Steinbaugh
Walter D. Marshall
James W. Aldridge
Council
Hiram Jones
Charles F. Loewe
Elijah J. Earl
John W. Foster
Kont Board
William M. Ratliff
William E. Fletcher
Hervey McBroom
Elam McBroom
Cain
Milton McBroom
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