Republican Committee Sets Covington Delegate Convention
The Fountain county Republican central committee met at Veedersburg with O W McGaughey directing. Delegates will choose a county ticket at Covington on August 2 with 173 delegates allotted by Otis Gulley vote basis. delegates to be chosen August 24. party aims for a stronger campaign.
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Veedersburg
O. W. McGaughey
Republican Central Committee
Veededersburg
Covington
Otis Gulley
Fountain County
August Clearance Sale Announcement
Take notice that an August Clearance Sale will commence Saturday August 10 at The Leader. The notice urges readers to wait for the sale to take advantage of anticipated discounts.
Bele Ridge Dies After Long Illness In City
Mrs Bele Ridge aged 67 died Sunday evening at the home here after a two year illness attributed to stomach cancer. She leaves a large family including daughter Mrs Java Hackman and sons George and Clyde Ridge and others in Crawfordsville Bloomington and Indianapolis. Funeral Wednesday at the Spence home with Rev J P Henson officiating. burial in Prescott Grove cemetery. Perfection Oil Stoves and Refrigerators.
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Opedes
Anet Pieter
Wesner
Java Hackman
Far West
Mavie
George
Clyde Ridge
Blomington
Ida Courant
Crawfordsville
Thomas
Indianapolis
D. W. Spence
Spence
J. P. Henson
Wayneton
Picnic Postponed After Funeral Service
The M. E. S. S. picnic scheduled for Wednesday was postponed. Funeral services for Mrs. Ridge drew away the pastor and many Sunday school members and teachers, leading to a decision to delay festivities until a later date, when they will likely be held.
Ramser and Hershberger Quietly wed in city home
Henry Ramser formerly trustee of Wabash township and Gertie Hershberger were married Thursday evening at the bride's mother's home in this city. Both are well known with many friends. Mayor McGeorge officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ramser
Wabash Township
Gertie Hershberger
McGeorge
Col Frank Joyce Dies in Minneapolis
Col Frank Joyce son of the late Bishop Joyce and a former Methodist minister, died of Bright's disease in Minneapolis on Monday afternoon last week. Born in 1857 in this city, he married Jessie Birch and leaves a wife and four children. He graduated from DePauw in 19xx and held posts in Cincinnati and Minneapolis, his late home.
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Col
Frank Joyce
Bishop Joyce
Bright
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jessie Birch
Major Birch
DePauw
Cincinnati
Progressives Form County Organization in Veedersburg
About thirty five Hoosevelt party members met at the Veedersburg opera house at 10 am Monday to establish a county organization. John W. Martin was elected county chairman Everett Ogle secretary and Freeman Dite treasurer. Delegates and alternates were named for State and Congressional conventions in Indianapolis. No county ticket was decided on as sentiment split.
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Hoosevelt Party
Veedersburg
J. Wesley Whicker
John W. Martin
Everett Ogle
Richland
Freeman Dite
Indianapolis
The New School Faculty List for the Year
A list of teachers selected for the new school year under Superintendent W W Mersher includes Owen Guteher as Principal of the High School and Math and Manual Training, Loyola McNomas Latin, Lavine Glasscock English, Grubbs Science and Agriculture, Wilhemina Veshlage History, Irece G L Balcom Music and Drawing, Blanche Smith 6th grade, Agnes Mehan 7th, Madge Cadwallader 8th, Lulu Huffer 9th, Lera Hegg 4th, Lena Cade 5th, Elizabeth Dunlap Principal of the grade building and 2nd grade, Anita Spence 1st grade, Grace DeHaven assistant in 1st grade. Opening set for Monday September 2 with temporary arrangements for lower grades and others in the high school building. Also notice to visit the south side pool room for tobacco and candy items.
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Owen Guteher
Loyola McNomas
Lavine Glasscock
Jangiish
Lamar CG
Grubbs
Wilhemina Veshlage
Listory
Irece
Balcom
Blanche Smith
Agnes Mehan
Madge Cadwallader
Lulu Huffer
Lera Hegg
Lena Cade
Elizabeth Dunlap
Anita Spence
Grace DeHaven
Covington to Build Eight Room School with Low Bid
Covington school board awarded the contract for an eight room school building to J H Mitchell of Danville for 19622 dollars. The new two story, basement structure will replace the fire destroyed 1472 building and use Adams brick from Veedersport with sewer facilities and standard modern conveniences. Heating and plumbing plants were not included in the bid.
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Covington School Board
Danville
J. H. Mitchell
Parton-Tribbey Company
New Richmond
Ind
Mitchell
Sampson Reed
Adams Brick Company
Veedersport
August Clearance Sale Opens at The Leader
The Leader starts a month long Great Sale on Saturday August 10 offering steep savings through August. Shoppers are urged to visit for big discounts and limited time pricing across departments.
Obituary of Jesse E Starkey in Indiana obituary note
Jesse E Starkey born June 16 1877 in Marshall Care county Indiana was called to duty and died aged 21 years 1 month and a day. He leaves a wife Kitta a father Willi brothers Joseph George and Fred sisters Knat Wagoner Minnie Lam, and his mother died when he was young. Funeral services were held at Rob Roy home with Rev Stewart Attica and burial at Poplar Grove cemetery.
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Jesse E. Starkey
Wiliam
Sophronia Starkey
Marshall
Care County
Indiana
Jesse
Kitta
Willai
Sen
Clarence
Joseph
George
Fred
Knat Wagoner
Minnie Lam
Imtta McDaniels
Rob Roy
Stewart
Attica
Poplar Grove
Shirts and Boys Shirts at J Loeb's Stores Fountain County
J Loeb's Stores promotes a large selection of shirts for men and boys in Fountain County with emphasis on low prices and broad makes. The ad highlights the store as carrying the largest line locally and invites customers to visit.
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Fountain County
A Good Circus Town
Heber Bros. circus performed Thursday in Covington and drew solid crowds for both matinee and evening shows. The run again proves Covington’s reputation as a reliable circus town with strong attendance and a quality production.
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Heber Bros. Circus
Covington
Leader’s August Clearance Sale Opens Saturday
Lower prices than ever as The Leader announces an August clearance starting Saturday August 10. All summer goods to be closed out at substantial reductions with wide selections and bold bargains for shoppers seeking value.
Attempted arson at Knight home in second ward
Sunday night an attempt was made to burn the old Knight house owned by Wilbur Stilwell. Cash Kistler helped stop the blaze as Solozhon Rector and his family faced danger. Rumor says Rector was warned ten days earlier to vacate, while neighbors recount late night activity. Police are urged to act promptly to identify and prosecute the culprits.
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Knight
Second Ward
Wilbur Stilwell
Cash Kistler
Solozhon Rector
Two Lonely Bull Moosers At County Meeting
A small turnout attended the county meeting in the court room where two progressive Bull Moosers showed up. The crowd waited for order as Oliver Board adjourned, noting the conduct by two organizers and a lack of leadership, with no applause and a weary gathering. The piece concludes noting the prior Tri Kappa social on the Bright lawn was a social and financial success.
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Crass
Atd Ccba
Secori Bor
Gray
Geo Sehwin
Bert Vachoole
Win
Mord
Geo
Bouguier
Joe Secrns
Jist
Dr. Licks
Wilds
Warren
Oliver Board
Sam
Teddy
Tri Kappa
New Cased Filed and Divorce Suit in Circuit Court
New cases filed include State of Indiana ex rel Winfield P. Thomas vs Hanson Payne sent for venue from Vermillion county. John Fowler vs A W Dudley and Earl Waymire on debt and foreclosure. Laura Edwoa Sprout seeks absolute divorce from Wm H Sprout alleging disease and abuse. George H Shipman, aged, sent to Orphans Home to be cared for by Board of State Charities. mother in Veedersburg employed in Danville.
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State of Indiana
Winfield P. Thomas
Hanson Payne
Vermillion County Circuit Court
John Fowler
A. W. Dudley
Earl Waymire
A. E. Yount
Attica
Fred S. Puriel
Laura Edwoa Sprout
Wm. H. Sprout
George H. Shipman
Sunday Ball Game Preview Between Veedersburg and Covington
Rain postponed the scheduled contest between Veedersburg and Covington. The fourth game in the series will be played Sunday at the fairgrounds and is billed as one of the season’s best, with an invitation extended to fans.
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Veedersburg
Covington
Fairgrounds
Doctor Farrell Aids Danville Woman In Cartuncle Removal
Dr. Farrell of Danville assisted in removing a cartuncle from Mrs. Nellie Boord on Sunday. The operation relieved her pain and she is much better now.
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Dr. Farrell
Danville
Nellie Boord
Mellott Loses Local Newspaper Publication
An obituary notice from Bro. Bewmar of the Slehoets Advocates laments the town of Mellott losing its newspaper. It cites lack of money, unpaid subscribers, and the need to close after short years of effort, thanking readers and merchants for support while promising no further hardship to the community.
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Fe Bret
Adolias
M Herzog in Paris Reports Short Stay at Continental
A card from M. Herzog dated July 17 indicates a brief visit to Paris staying at the Hotel Continental. It is believed Mr. Herzog will return home within the coming week.
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M. Herzog
Hotel Continental
Mr. Herzog
Rain Spoiled Covington Veedersburg Game
Rain canceled the Sunday baseball game between Covington and Veedersburg. It was the fourth in the series and will be played next Sunday in Covington with a large crowd expected.
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Covington
Veedersburg
Republicans to Meet in Township Voters for Delegates
Republicans in the county townships convene at 1 p m to select state, Congressional, and Joint Senatorial delegates and alternates for upcoming conventions. All Republicans urged to attend.
Bear hunt trip to Cravitz Wisconsin by Printy family
Charley Printy his wife and son left yesterday in their machine for Cravitz Wisconsin home of A Corre. They plan to visit for a month and Charley hopes to bag another big bear and perhaps a Bull Moose or two in the north land.
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Charley Printy
Cravitz
Wisconsin
A. Corre
North
Charley
Old Settlers Meeting Set For August 15 At Yeddo Grove
The thirty fourth annual old settlers meeting will occur Thursday August 15 in the grove one mile south of Yeddo. The expected program is described as the best yet with Governor Marshall invited to deliver the address before a record crowd.
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Old Settlers
Yeddo
Marshall
Aged Citizen Dies After Long Illness at Stone Brotl
A well known local man, father of Mrs. J. H. Sailor, died at his Stone Brotl home at 6 50 am Wednesday after a seven year ten month illness. Funeral services will be from UB Church in Stone at 2 30 pm today. The body will lie in state in the church from noon until service. Mr. Dice had been in declining health for months and his death was not unexpected.
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J. H. Sailor
Stote
Bidlpom
Praire
Bridge Collapse Destroys Creek Crossing Near Wabash
A wooden bridge over Cri lit a creek east of Doc Grahau collapsed in a morning flood. A wagon driven by Wd Bennett and a horse went into the stream. one horse was shot after injury. The oil tank lay in mud. the bridge, condemned earlier, is a total wreck. Trustees from Trav ard and Wabash townships will supervise a joint rebuild.
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Crilita Creek
Doc Grahau
Trav Ard
Wabash
Standard Oil
Bennett
Suitable Seasonable Underwear for All Ages
Our assortment of seasonable underwear for men women and children is perfect. Call for style quality and size and we will do the rest.
Man Killed by Falling Slate in Clinton Coal Mine
Tom Williams died after slate collapsed in a Clinton area coal mine on Saturday afternoon. He resided in Cayuga.
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Tom Williams
Clinton
Cayuga
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Bele Lidge
Dave Ter
Deaty
New School
Abie Corps
Fey W.W. Mersher
Jesse FE. Starkey
J. Loeb’s Stores
Circuit Court
Mellott
Bro. Bewmar
Slehoets Advociates
Paris
Wisconsin Woods
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Mr. Dice
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