A Good Citizen Gone Richeson Passes After Illness
The community mourns BE W Richeson who died at 11 15 p m Friday in Peru after kidney and liver problems. He was 48 10 22 and had worked 25 years for the Wabash railway. Survived by widow Russell Irene his father and siblings. Funeral conducted by Rev E W Strecker from North Fifth Street home with K P lodge and Methodist choir in attendance. Interment Mt Hope cemetery.
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BE. W. Richeson
Peru
Fetter-Adams Undertaking
E W Strecker
North Fifth Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
W.H. Coleman
W. B. Coffing
E. W. Martin
A. B. Carter
Albert Hegg
Cha
Hila Hart
Russell
Irene
Old Home Place
Cass County
Florence Smoot
P. M. Buchanan
Rochester
Lee Rogers
Alexandria
C. E. Richeson
Chicago, Ill
Charles
Hoover’s Station
Mind of Christ Theme At Methodist Church Sunday
The M E church will hold morning services next Sunday with the pastor’s sermon The Mind of Christ. An evening joint service with the Epworth League starts at 7 30 with a short address by the pastor.
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M. E. Church
Christ
Epworth League
New Superintendent Secured for Veedersburg Schools
The Veedersburg school board selected Prof Nay of Danville Illinois as superintendent to replace J W Wilkinson who resigned to head Clinton schools after a three year Veedersburg term. Nay is described as well qualified and Wilkinson has moved to Clinton with many Veedersburg supporters noting his strong record and expected advancement.
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Veedersburg School
Prof Nay
Danville, Ill
The
Hub
J. W. Wilkinson
Clinton
Veedersburg
Nay
Wilkinson
Creson Honored by Sons of Veterans Leader
Major Creson, long active in Blinn Camp No. 82, Sons of Veterans, received a special aide appointment to Ralph M. Grant, national commander in chief, Hartford Conn. The honor includes wearing any of three ribbons with blue red and old gold centers. Creson is praised as a prominent member in the nationwide organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Creson
Covington
Lafayette Life Insurance Company Financial Statement Preview
The semi annual financial statement of the Lafayette Life Insurance Co appears in this paper. It notes the company’s strong gains and leading Indiana status for its age, with several local death losses paid promptly. D. F. Smith is the local representative informing policyholders and readers about the claims and last page showing.
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The
LaFayette Life Insurance Co
Indiana
D. F. Smith
Eight Mules Runaway Wrecks Two Fatally Injured Near Judyville
A runaway on Joe Weaver’s farm two miles west of Judyville left two mules dead, two badly injured, and all eight animals harmed as a rear team frightened the leader. A binder was damaged beyond use and one crew member escaped serious harm.
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Judyville
Joe Weaver
Ranaway
Real estate agent arrested in Greenfield mortgage dispute
Charles E. St. John a Greenfield real estate agent was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John L. Glover on a Ramsey Illinois warrant. Ramsey alleges a 2300 loss from flimflam involving Hillsboro Novelty Works equipment a Texas farm scheme and a forged mortgage on Hillsboro property dated November 25 1912. Also advertised for sale 120 acres near Waynetown Indiana with 100 cultivated acres and a good barn and house offered by W. R. Massey & Son.
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Charles E. St. John
Greenfield
John L. Glover
Mr. Ramsey
Ramsey
Ill
Hillsboro
St. John
John F. Meek
St John
Texas
Waynetown
Ind
W. R. Massey, & Son
Record Roofers Tout 28 Squares 15 Feet In 284 Hours
Tom Vice and his father Wm. claim a record for roof work at the fair grounds agricultural hall. They removed the old roof and installed 28 squares and 15 feet of new roof in 284 hours. They invite any challenger to speak up if beaten.
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Tom Vice
Fair Ground
Go Where the Crowd Goes Clearance Sale Announcement
The Leader, Inc announces a clearance sale ending Saturday night August 2 with department specials. Includes mens and womens shirts, oxfords, ladies dresses, shirt waists, summer dress goods, and children’s clothing plus free stamps on August 2. A 50 cent purchase earns a dollar in stamps.
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the Leader, Inc
Times Ends Run Under Present Management
Herbert Ellis purchased the plant this week and will take possession July 26. The outgoing editor thanks readers and recommends the new editor as worthy of continued support. Ellis will suspend publication next week to move the plant to a different room sold to Harrison Philpott.
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The
Times
Herbert Ellis
Ellis
Harrison Philpott
Hillboro Times
Newport Hill Climb Joins AAA Official Status
Newport Hill Climb officials have brought the meet under American Automobile Association rules. After previously operating locally and resisting a $100 license, the event will now be AA A approved for this season, signaling higher prominence and likely repairs for some cars.
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Newport Hill
American Automobile Association
National
A Company of Merit Delights Covington Audiences
Crowds pack the mammoth pavilion each evening to see a touring company praised as the best in the city. The show earns loud applause and favorable street commentary. Friday features Dora Thorn, famed by Rowland and Clifford, while Saturday offers The Girl and the Tramp with seven premiums given away.
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Covington
Dora Thorn
Rowland & Clifford
Pure Food Crusade Urges Smart Shopping For Purity
The piece urges readers to support the pure food movement by buying items of known purity and merit. It notes that advertisers have confidence in their goods, while makers of substitutes hide behind anonymity or vague brands.
Brazil Foreman Ross Smail Weds Miss Josephine Baise
Ross Smail formerly of Covington and now a Brazil Enterprise foreman married Miss Josephine Baise of Terre Haute by Justice Geo L Law in Brazil matrimonial parlors at 5 o'clock last Monday evening. The couple will reside in Brazil and Tubby invites Covington friends to visit with baskets while wishing them a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Tubby
Mrs Anna Murray Stewart of Cameron Dies at 77
Mrs. Anna Murray Stewart of Cameron Missouri died Sunday evening at 7 45 at her niece Mrs Peter Ost home in the city after a week of illness from bowel obstruction. She was 77 years old with a son James Stewart and a daughter Mrs Ella Newby surviving. Interment is in Cameron with services tomorrow.
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Anna Murray-Stewart
Cameren
William Stewart
Peter Ost
Stewart
H. Z. Waterman
Covington
Missouri
James Everly
Bert Murray
Sam van Dorp
Bilslands
Cameron
Steward
Pavement Expands Under Heat on Fourth Street Corner
At noon Wednesday the Fourth street pavement near the northeast corner of the square reached 108 degrees and expanded to a four foot curve from curb to curb. The brick expansion, about one brick, was caused by laying bricks too closely during construction and returned to place after removal.
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Fourth Street
Lafayette Postmaster Change Proposed in Washington Dispatches
Washington dispatches report George P. Haywood slated for removal as Lafayette postmaster with Charles H. Ball named by Congressman Peterson as successor. Haywood denies any charges or notice and may resist removal. The official reason cites failure to meet eight hour daily duty requirements.
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Washington
George P. Haywood
Lafayette
Charles H. Ball
Peterson
Haywood
The Hi Trail Route Markers Described From City to City
The Indiana Illinois state auto mobile trail runs from Indianapolis to Champaign with guide boards on telephone poles. A white diamond on black field bears I I Trail with directions shown by posts marking straightaways cross roads turns railroad crossings sharp curves and danger warnings.
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Indianapolis
Champaign
Illinois
Erect Tuberculo Cottage Displayed for Health Campaign
A model tuberculosis treatment cottage was erected on the north courthouse lawn using treasury funds from the Anti Tuberculosis Society sourced from last year’s Red Cross stamp sales. The pine structure, with screened openings, holds two cots and will travel to the Attica Chautauqua and Covington fair after exhibitions and a County Institute lecture.
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North Court House
Treasury
Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Red Cross
County Institute
Attica
Burying Dead Animals Offered on Premises
A listing from Covington Indiana describes a service to bury carcasses of dead horses or cows on the owners premises in exchange for the hides. Contact phone 34 for MaMas Co. W.
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Edwin W. Richeson
Wabash Hospital
Richeson
K. of P. and Uniform Bank
Methodist Episcopal Church
Menifee
Methodist Church Notes
Lafayette Life
United States
Bureau of Railway Economics
Steam Railways of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Times Readers
Newport Hill Climb
U. K
Company of Merit
Holland
Brazil
Co. W
MaMas
Covington, Ind
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