Wreck Delays Peoria and Eastern Lines Near Veedersburg
A small derailment on the Peoria and Eastern between Danville and Indianapolis halted traffic for hours Sunday. A derailed car on eastbound freight No 95 delayed service. Veedersburg and Covington offices closed for Sunday observance, news relayed by telephone, with wreck train sent to recover tracks.
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Trafic
Peoria
Danville
Indianapolis
Veedersburg
Veedershire
Covington
A Ho House Party Hosted by Dorothy Smith
Miss Dorothy Smith hosted a large group of college friends for an afternoon gathering and a subsequent slumber party. The event was lively with many attendees and ended in good spirits.
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Dorothy Smith
William O Neal welcomed by Danville parents
MASTER O NEAL and Mrs Frank M O NEAL of 14 South Main Danville announce the birth of an eight pound son named William on Sunday July 27 at their home. The father is vicepresident of the Woodbury Book Co and manager of the wallpaper department. The mother formerly Miss Myrtle Munger of this era. Congratulations from many friends.
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Frank M. O'Neal
South Main Street
Danville
William
Viseh Rosident
Woodbury Book Co
Wall Papers
Myrtle Munger
West Lebanon Lad 15 Badly Injured In Barn Accident
A three year old boy, son of Leb Bw and Mrs William Salts, was badly hurt near West Lebanon when a gate fell on him while trying to open a barn door at his grandfather's home. He suffered a right elbow dislocation, received first aid, and was taken to St Eliza hospital in Danville for treatment.
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Wallace Salts
Lebanon
Leb
William Salts
St. Eliza Hospital
Danville
Country Home I5 Destroyed by Fire Near West Lebanon
A large frame residence on Her van Day's farm tenanted by Mr. Himer Asizi near West Lebanon burned at night. The fire originated unknown, the roof collapsed, part of the home and woodshed were destroyed, and neighbors aided but the building was a total loss. Contents were partially insured.
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Hervan Day
Himer Asizi
Wedneston
Astell
D. A. Haupt
Wits
Bere
West
Lebanon
Astoli
Eyrasrt
Wee Ura
Prac- Forn Tisally Pethine
Lost black leather purse in Covington area
Mrs. R. S. Nebeker reports a black leather purse missing last Saturday between New Ross and Covington. It contained some money, a checkbook and other valuables.
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New Ross Ard Covington
R. S. Nebeker
War Department food disposal debated in Congress
Democratic members draft a minority report after a blocked rehearing on army surplus food disposal. Republicans modify the measure to direct sales to consumers, avoiding speculation concerns and prompting public sentiment about rising food prices and government action.
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Washington, D. C
House War Investigating Committee
War Department
United States
Spark from Engine Sets Oats Field Afire
A Clover Leaf train caused a blaze in an oats field near Dice's Corner Tuesday evening. W Dice was nearby in an auto. help arrived too late to halt the fire which consumed 120 shacks and destroyed about 200 bushels of oats.
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Dice’s Corner
W. Dice
Busy preacher doubles as station agent and cinema manager
Rev. Frank S. Dawson of the Methodist church is the town’s busiest man. He serves as assistant station agent during F. D. Miles’s absence and manages the movies. He is constructing a large air dome on the vacant west side lot and plans open air shows this week.
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Frank S. Dawson
Methodist Church
F. D. Miles
Hoosier State
A Merry Camping Party Heads to Turkey Run
John Peters Charles Dickens Clarence Nelson and Guy Faust camp for two weeks at Turkey Run a popular summer resort after spending Saturday night there.
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John Peters
Charles Dickens
Clarence Nelson
Guy Faust
Turkey Run
Governor defers extra session to later
Governor Goodrich will defer calling an extra session of the State Legislature. The attorney general rules that money appropriated for next year can be used now to address certain emergencies.
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Goodrich
Attica Chautauqua Set for August 15 to 24 at Ravine Park
Attica prepares its annual Chautauqua from August 15 to 24 at Ravine Park. The organization promises quality talent and large crowds expect lively programs and community entertainment each year.
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Attica
Ravine Park
Mrs Millis Called Airs and Death of Hanover College Wife
Mrs. W A Millis of Hanover College in Hanover Indiana died at home on Monday, July 21 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in Bloomington. Prof Millis formerly headed Attica schools and the family was well known nationwide. A bundle of keys found. return to Warrick's garage for reward.
Soldier Returns After Reported Death in War
Frank Simmons of Hillsboro returns home after discharge at Camp Sherman Ohio. He served overseas about a year and was wounded in the knee during combat. A prior report said he was killed, letters sent home marked deceased. His brother Curtis Simmons also fell in the same battle. of 250 men, only one survived without a wound.
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Frank Simmons
Walmar McKnight
Hillsboro
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Young Simmmons
Curtis Simmons
Frank
Campa
Read the Ads in This Issue
Local newspaper page highlights paid opportunities and advertisements promising earnings. Readers are urged to review listings for job offers, services, and classified notices that claim profitable returns.
Notice to taxpayers on Fifth Street improvement meeting
All persons opposed to the improvement of Fifth Street are requested to meet at attorney O S Jones's office at 8 oclock Tuesday evening August 5 to consider the matter and take action.
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Fifth Street
O. S. Jones
O’clovik
Banker Oley Beal Dies Suddenly in Clinton Walk
Oley Beal president of the 9th Street State Bank in Clinton collapsed and died Saturday while walking from his store to his home. Funeral services were held Sunday with advertising in The Republican.
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Oley Beal
9Th Street State Bank
Clinton
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