Tragic Williamsport Race Car Crash Claims Youth
An Oakland racer driven by Earl Hobart started violently after a stop in front of the Harper store. A broken wheel fragment pierced a bystander, gasoline ignited, and a store front fire spread. Charles Dennis died from burns at 5:30 pm. Alva McKinsey and Hobart were injured, others slightly burned as rescuers fought the blaze.
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Charles Dennis
Earl Hobart
Newport
Hill
Harper
Oakland
Gasoine Co Oates
Alva McKinsey
J. B. Dennis
Hobart
Will Strumpher
Court House
Dennis
JB. Dennis
Actione
Oper
Williamsport
Socialist Speaking S S Condo to Address Public
Socialist speaking event by Comrade Condo from Marion scheduled for Monday evening August 18 at the northwest corner of the public square. All are invited to hear the address and attend.
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S.S. Condo
Marion
Public Squire
Comrade Condo
Home Coming at Union Chapel Near Aylesworth
Union Chapel church and Sunday school east of Aylesworth invites former residents and past attendees to a home coming on Sunday September 7. A splendid program of exercises is planned as the community returns to the country church noted as one of the few prosperous rural churches remaining.
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Union Chapel
Aylesworth
Slim Buys Auto Truck for Delivery Service
James Slim purchased an International Harvester auto truck and delivery wagon from T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co. He uses the wagon for daily trips to Danville in his commission business and for carrying freight. He offers grocery delivery to save customers money and envisions expanding business in Covington with backing.
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James Slim
International Harvester
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
Mr. Slim
Danville
Jim
Covington
Repairing Abutment on Damaged Covered Wagon Bridge
Contractors Galloway and Sowers repair the west abutment of the old covered wagon bridge after flood damage last March. The old abutment rested on ground in sand and was dangerous. Work proceeds rapidly with a new substantial pier planned. traffic will not be stopped.
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Galloway and Sowers
Sixty-Third Indiana Volunteers Reunion Planned
The thirty-second annual reunion of the Sixty-Third regiment of Indiana volunteers will be held at the fair grounds in this city on Thursday August 21. All veterans their wives and friends are invited to attend with baskets. Claude Philpott will give the address and a strong program of entertainments is planned. See us for stationery.
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Sixty-Third Regiment of
Indiana Volunteers
Fair Grounds
Newtown Methodist Church Struck by Lightning Fire
A severe storm in Newtown struck the Methodist church, destroying the new structure. Damage around town included dry wells and a $3,000 insurance value while residents saved homes by soaking carpets and placing them on roofs to halt sparks. No injuries reported beyond fright from an acetylene tank explosion.
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Methodist Church
Methodist
Newtown
Death of Angeline Dicken in Fountain County
Angeline Dicken, sister of Henry Dicken, died at the family home on South Fourth Street after weeks of heart and arterial trouble. Born November 13 1834 in Kentucky, she was nearly 79 and had lived with Henry in Covington. A Baptist church devotee, she was blind for over five years and highly regarded. Funeral Monday at 2 pm with Rev. John Henson officiating and a quartet providing music. burial in Mt Hope cemetery. A fine 7 year old driving mare for sale at the office.
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Angeline Dicken
Henry Dicken
South Fourth Street
Abraham
Elizabeth Dicken
Kentuky
Fountain Trust Company
Dicken Farm
Henry
Angeline
Covington
Lee Philpott
Fred Board
C. L. Myers
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Iniquire
U R K of P Encampment Parade in Danville Next Tuesday
The Two-State U R K of P encampment schedules a grand parade at 2 p m in Danville next Tuesday. The week ahead promises continued interest with events and the full program listed elsewhere.
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Danville
Veedersburg Woman Lena Young Dies After Illness
Veedersburg resident Mrs Lena Young wife of Frank Young died at home Saturday morning after a short illness. She leaves her husband and two children. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
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Lena Young
Frank Young
Veedersburg
Public Comfort: Eight Iron Seats Installed Near Court House
Commissioners purchased eight iron seats from Lafayette Iron Works and anchored them around the court house grounds for public use. The iron seats are neat and sanitary and should last for many years with proper care. The court house shade and grounds have become a great luxury during the hot days.
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Lafayette Iron Works
Court House
Methodist Church Notes Preview Power of Personality
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on the theme The Power of Personality. In the evening the meeting will join the Epworth League at 7 30. Services have drawn well despite hot weather. Last Sunday the reds gained some on the blues in Sunday school.
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Epworth League
Building Commodious Home for Victor Welch Near City
Victor Welch living northeast of town builds a nine room two story modern farm home with basement. Estimated completion cost around 2500 dollars. Lumber and mill work supplied by D J Young & Co. Contract awarded to Hardesty and Glascock with Will Goldbach handling masonry.
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Victor Welch
D. J. Young & Co
Hardesty & Glascock
Will Goldbach
Homer Sewell Abstract to Seek New Office Quarters
County commissioners ruled Homer Sewell Abstract Company must move within thirty days from the Recorder's office. O S Douglas had argued the firm held special privileges by occupying space there and gaining business advantage. The board found no power to grant such privileges, though Sewell had long operated from the Recorder's space and assisted in the office. Read the Republican ads.
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Homer Sewell Abstract Company
O.S. Douglass
Recorder’s Office
Homer Sewell
Recorder
Champaign County Fair Promises Best Year Yet
The Champaign County Fair Aug 26–29 features daily special events led by harness racing and a world class show. A record half mile track, Darsh Medium exhibition, prize stock ring, new season tickets at 1.25 and family tickets at 250, plus history displays and Homecoming Week.
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J. B. Quirk
Champaign County
Lu Green
Indianola
Burres
Disorder in City Politics signals weak opposition
The piece argues that the current democratic city organization faces unclear trouble, with opposition lacking courage to organize. It warns that delay in politics is dangerous and stresses the need for a political home, leadership ability, and strong organization to avoid defeat.
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Anchorage
Thanking neighbors for ministrations after sister Angeline Dicken
A note from Henry Dicken and relatives expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathies and help during Angeline Dicken's illness and after her death. The message also notes a coal threshing supply at the Canning Factory and mentions good stock on hand.
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Angeline Dicken
Henry Dicken
Were Stealthily Married in Indianapolis
Harry Furling and Miss Anna Wolfe of the Bend neighborhood eloped to Indianapolis last Sunday and were married by a First Baptist minister. Miss Wolfe long resided with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Van-Dorn. the groom grew up in Covington and has lived near the Bend church. Friends extend best wishes.
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Harry Furling
Anna Wolfe
Bend
Covington
David Ferguson
Bend Church
VanDorn
Covington City Improves Water Supply With Deepened Well
Covington deepened the north well of two south wells, reached a hard pan, and found a strong flow of fresh water. A brick wall was added to hold gravel and earth, pump extensions installed, and the plant will be curbed and sheds repaired. The city now has ample water and better fire protection, with emergency security improved. Our reporter notes improved service and urges reader ads in the Republican.
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Covington
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Slim
Claude Philpott
Newtown Church Burns
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Methodist Church Notes
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