Farmers Hold County Picnic at Columbia Park
The annual county picnic drew about a thousand residents to Columbia Park with Purdue funds, a Newtown led band, speeches by Congres candidates Geo. Moffett and Pred Purnell, and a departmental welcome by Purdue faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Park
Purdue
Lafayette
Ailfred Hester
Newtown
Hillsboro
Kireman
Weodersboro
Covington
Robert Campbell
Storer Educations Instituten
Rette
Reel PR Set Sy Ws Min Tear 3 Pa
Subseries for the Republican. Data en earth. looks like a fragmented note about PR, sets, and political subseries. No clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Arter Family Holds Reunion in Newtown Indiana
The fourth annual Arter family reunion was held at Mrs. Manzella Miller Sundsy's home in Newtown Indiana on July 30. Six siblings, children of the late Jesse Arter, attended along with many relatives from Indiana Illinois and Oklahoma. A basket dinner followed by songs readings and speeches concluded with plans for the next reunion set for July 1923 in Newtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Ind
Arter
Manzella Miller Sundsy
Jesse Arter
Orlenson Arter
Oklahoma
Adolphine Arter Whitlock
Mannen Arter
Cyrus Finch
Durard Finch
W. M. van Porn
Marietta
Billy and
Grover Finch
Hoone-ton
Covirrton
S. A. Moore
William Helgers
Billy
Melott
Fred Coleman
Manzella Miller
V+sie Arter
Services at M. E. Church Sunday August Sixth
The Rev. B. Kern is away on vacation. Rev. R. A. McCann from Indianapolis and his son in law of Dr. Wert will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning. McCann and his wife are visiting during the Wert couple’s absence and have kindly agreed to lead the service. The text remains to honor the Dr. Wert family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. B. Kern
Coord
Teachers Take Exams At Fountain County Saturday
County teachers gathered for an intensive examination under Supervisor Guy Waldrip at the Fountain County high school building Saturday. The event drew a large turnout from across the county as many students and teachers prepared for credit and certification opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee
Guy Waldrip
Registration Days and Officials Announce Voter Registration Dates
Public notice outlines registration days on September Oth and adjacent weekend dates. Local boards are appointed and operate from a designated office each date. Voter returns go to the county auditor, with all registration activities a matter of public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmremer
Bomiote Gop
Canety
Dollar Day Sparks Strong Covington Retail Trade
Covington merchants celebrate Dollar Day with brisk sales and crowded aisles. Advertisers report lively demand, requiring up to three extra clerks to handle the rush, proving the promotion draws shoppers and boosts local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Adjoining Fair Dates Listed by Counties and Cities
Clinton County Frankfort August 22 to 25 Hendrix County Danville August 22 to 25 Montgomery County Cravtondaville August 28 to September 1 N and J Fair Denville Winds August 28 to September 1 State Fair Indianapolis September 4 to 9 Covington Fair Covington September 4 to 9 Tippecanoe County Lafayette September 11 to 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Co
Frankfort
Hendrix Co
Danville
Montgomery Co
Cravtondaville
N. & J. Fair
Denville
State Fair
Indianapolis
Covington Fair
Covington
Tippecanoe Co
Lafayette
Covington Visitors Call on Local Friends Wednesday
Mr and Mrs John Thomas and son John Jr of Cleveland Ohio and Mr and Mrs G Pomeroy of West Lebanon were calling on Covington friends Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
John Jr
Cleveland, O
G. Pomeroy
West Lebanon
Covington Friends
Car Turns Over Near Cayuga Injures Three
Mr and Mrs O S Jones and Mrs Anna Simmerman drove to Lodi and Cayuga last Thursday. Returning north of Cayuga at 5 pm their car turned over down an embankment when trying to avoid a collision. Mrs Jones suffered a broken collar bone and four broken ribs. The occupants were bruised and the windshield and top were damaged. The car rested bottom side up near a telephone pole which likely saved them. Mrs Jones expects a slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Jones
Anna Simmerman
Lodi
Cayuga
Moose Legionaires and Loyal Order Moose Picnic
The Moose Legionares and Loyal Order of Moose invite the public to Ravine Park Attica on Sunday August 6 for a joint second anniversary celebration. The day features speeches readings vocal music a National Car Coupler Band concert and free activities for children including playground games and pool wading with everything free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Legionares
Ravine Park
Attica
Legionares
Loyal Order of Moose
Death of J. W. Metsker in Kingman and Pine Village
J W Metsker aged 80 died Tuesday at 5 am at his daughter Mrs M Ford's home in Kingman. He was born in Pine Village and lived there until moving to Kingman. He is survived by daughter Mrs A M Ford and son Webb Metsker both in Kingman, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Ford home, then Pine Village church, with Rev W M Willems officiating, burial in Pine Village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Metsker
4. M. Ford
Kingman
Meitsker
Pine Village
A. M. Ford
Webb Metsker
Martha Tavier
Omega, Kans
Lou Foster
Boswell
James Metsker
LM. Metsker
Fowler
W. M. Willems
Death of Stanley Crowder at Georgetown Miner Brother Alonzo
Stanley Crowder aged Au son of Wiley and Hannah Crowder, a miner, died Wednesday at his brother Alonzo Crowder's Georgetown home. Funeral services conducted by Reverend McHartgue will be held at Cooper Chapel at 7 p.m. today, burial in Cooper cemetery. M Board Undertaker in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Crowder
Wiley
Hannah Crowder
Alonzo Crowder
Georgetown
Reve McHartgue
Cooper Chapel
Buriag
Cooper Cemetery
M. Board
Rebekahs Enjoy Day Trip to Rogers Park
About eighty members and friends of the Rebekah lodge at Dana spent Sunday at Rogers Park. They arrived with baskets and explored sights amusements and bathing under the guidance of local Old Fellow Manager Seliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Dana
Rogers Park
Seliers
Announcement of Hazel Nelson and Howard Lobb Engagement
Announcement reveals the coming marriage of Miss Hazel Jessie Nelson to Mr. Howard J. Lobb. The couple plans a wedding August 12 at the home of Hazel’s brother Clarence Nelson in the city following a Saturday night weiner roast at Rogers Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Jessie Nelson
Howard J. Lobb
Rogers Park
Clarence Nelson
Miss Amanda Brant Returns Home From Hillsboro Visit
Miss Amanda Brant, guest of her grandmother Mrs. Mary Gardner for ten days, returned home to Hillsboro on Thursday after her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Brant
Mary Gardner
Hillsboro
Behold My Wife Photoplay Ends Season Concerts Likely
The notice notes the photoplay Behold My Wife starring Milton Jills and Elliott Dexter at Lyric on Tuesday. It adds that unless more funds are raised to continue the band, next Wednesday’s concert will be the season’s last, with a decision on continuation to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Jills
Elliott Dexter
Lyric
Purchases Massey Barber Shop Changed Ownership
Frank Shanklin of Hoopeston closed the deal with John Masevey for the East Side barber shop. Shanklin, 35, will move to Covington with his wife and daughter after securing a house. John Masevey has been in poor health and may go to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shanklin
Hoopeston
John Masevey
East Side
Mr. Shanklin
Wil
Covington
John
Florida
Swedish Lutheran Homecoming Draws Regional Crowd
The Second Annual Home Coming of the Swedish Lutheran church of Attica was held in Ravine Park at Attica. Attendants from Benton, Warren, Tippecanoe and Fountain counties attended. Charles Borgdahl and daughter Audra and John La Tourette and families were present from Attica. Dinner from baskets was well received. Rev. Ericcson preached on Patriotism. The last Sunday of July each year is set for this gathering in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Luthern Church of
Attica
Ravine Park
Benton
Warren
Tippecanoe
Fountain
Charles Borgdahl
Audra
John la Tourette
Ericcson
Ruby Hagly 1894 1922 Dedication of a Christian woman
Ruby Margaret Hagly born 27 1894 died July 28 1922 aged 28 years 6 days leaves husband John Hansbrough two sisters and one brother one child born to union who preceded her in death united with the Christian church loved by all passed away at her brother Wm Hagley home funeral service held Sunday night Rev R B Kern officiating choir from M E church sang burial in Long cemetery north of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Margaret Hagly
John Hansbrough
Ruby
Christian Church
Wm. Hagley
R. B. Kern
M. E. Church
Old Long
Town
Veedersburg Chautauqua Offers Literary Treats August 9 15
Local event at Veedersburg features Jessie Roe Taylor and Mabel Stevens in impersonations, a quartet, and Bryan day with Plantation Troubadours on August 9–15. Season tickets are 1.50, single admission 0.50. Additional days promise acclaimed acts and chautauqua spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedershure Chautauqua
Jessie Roe Taylor
Mabel Stevens
Bryan Day
Troubedours
Bodine Family Reunion Set at Wallace Bodine Farm
Bodine family for annual reunion at Wallace Bodine’s Grahams creek farm in east Wabash township on Sunday Aug 6. Piother founder William Bodine noted as family forebear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodine
Wallace Bodine
Grahams Creek
Wabash Township
Piother
William Bodine
Ned Grady Improves, Hopes to Return to Strength
Ned Grady is in town Thursday and reports he is improving nicely and hopes to soon be as strong as an ox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Grady
Ned
Local families on visits and travels this week
Mr and Mrs L Glenn and two daughters of Champaign spend the week here as guests of C W Dice and family. Prof D E Leist and family go to Bluffton to visit his parents for a fortnight. Mr and Mrs Harry J Board and family of Danville were Sunday guests of Dr C L Myers and Mrs Wm Schma. Lou Dunlap and family and Dr Wert and wife depart for Crivitz Wis to camp for a few weeks. Charley Printy wife and son Russell of Lafayette accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. Glenn
Champaign
C. W. Dice
D. E. Leist
Bluffton
Mr. Leist
Harry J. Board
Danville
C .L. Myers
Wm. Schma
Lou Dunlap
Dr. Wert
Crivitz
Wis
Charley Printy
Russell
Lafayette
Giger and Wricht United in Covington Marriage
Ray Giger son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Giger and Miss Susie Wricht formerly cashier at the Leader united in marriage at the Catholic parsonage with Rev Father Moran officiating at 9 am Thursday They honeymoon and will reside in the southeastern part of the city once their new home is finished Friends offer congratulations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Giger
Nicholas Giger
Susie Wricht
Cahier
Leader
Covington
Father Moran
Fountain County Students At Indiana University
Fountain County students account for 16 of 1768 enrolled at Indiana University summer session. Courses in law medicine and teachers training lead many students. total enrollment hits a record high with 689 in arts and sciences and 194 in graduate work. Covington residents Charles L. Belles Helen Marie Snoddy and others listed along with students from Attica Newtown Mellott and Veedersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Covington
Eracuate
Indiana
United States
Alabama
Arizona
Idaho
Iowa
Illinois
Kensas
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
West Virginia
Brazil
China
Japan
Canada
College of Arts and Sciences
Cavington and
Fountain County
The
State University
Charles L. Belles
Helen Marie Snoddy
Kingman
Mildred Erina Brecus
Helen E. Flesher
Harry C. McKinsie
Lutie Helen Myers
Marshall Newman
Charles Herold Oraheed
Attica
Jesse Everett England
Orville Dewey Strader
Newtown
Ramona L. Black
Thelma Belle Black
Edith Pauline Dinwiddie
Mellott
Margaretta FF. Haas
Veerdersbuye
Beatrice LinBaw
Paul W. Thomas
Barn Fire Near Cates Believed Caused by Match
The barn on the Ben Merryman farm near Cates caught fire on Tuesday while Merryman worked in a field nearby. A bucket brigade halted the blaze which started in a hay pile, damaged half the roof, and was covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Merryman
Cates
Merryman
May Field
Pleasant Surprise Picnic For Mrs Kern From T T Club
High winds and Tuesday rain caused tree and fruit damage though rain was needed locally. The T T club visited Mrs. R. B. Kern Wednesday evening with baskets for a pleasant lawn picnic supper and social hour. Uncle Henry C. Randolph visited Silver Island residents Wednesday. Watch for forthcoming remarks about him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Club
Henry C. Randolph
Silver Island
Patrons To Run Old Coal Road In Indiana
Sale of the coal road of the C and E I railroad, abandoned long ago, was announced to John W. McCardle by George Barnard. Barnard, in New York, bought the line for a syndicate from Attica and other points. Chicago’s C F Brobst to operate if the sale to a citizens committee is completed. price about 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
C . & E. I. Railroad Company
John W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
George Barnard
Attica
C. F. Brobst
Chicago
Citizens’ Committee
Barnard
J. Shannon Nave
Fred Lyons
Brook
Charles Starr
Fowler
Clem Jones
Pine Village
A. W. Holmes
Veedersburg
Scott Booe
Kineman
Scott Reteliff
Kingman
J. J. Swaim
Tanner
Mr. Brobst
MacGuire & Cummines Tire Company
Chiesco
Peris
Til
Tire
Races Disappointing At Danville Meet At L I Fair Ground
The Danville race meet at the L I Fair Ground last Friday and Saturday drew poor attendance and financial results though many good horses ran in strong races. The public was busy and auto interests drew race fans away from the wood horse. A number from here attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
L & I. Fair Ground
Rockville Chautauqua Opens August with Noted Speakers
The Rockville Chautauqua runs August 11 to 20 featuring Hon. William Jennings Bryan and Senator Pat Hervison among more than 100 cast members. Performances include bands and choral groups with events on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings across multiple venues ending August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Pat Hervison
Missis
oWir
Upland
Marat Chanters
Indianapolis
Bionceut
Beksr
Bombay
Evsvure
N. M. Aldrich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milton Sills
Mabel Julienne Scott
Simme Ehld
North Woods
Paramount Magazine
M. E
Moose Legionares and
Royal Order Moose
J. W.metsker
Dana Rebekahs
Massey
Sweedish
Bryan
Bodine Family Reunion
Giger
Wright
AT the State University
OLD Coal Road
Syndicate of Men
Rockville
Chautauqua
Dollar
Twiddy’s Tire Shop
Covington, Indiana
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