Tragic Williamsport Car Racer Sparks Deadly Blaze
At 1:30 P.M. in Williamsport Earl Hobart, owner of a rebuilt racer, started his engine in front of Harper store. The centrifugal force hurled a wheel through the plate glass, igniting gasoline and a store fire. Thirteen year old Charles Dennis died from severe burns at 5:30 P.M. Others were injured as rescuers battled flames and debris.
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Charles Dennis
Earl Hobart
Newport
Hill
Harper
Oakland
McKinsey
J. B. Dennis
Hobart
Will Strumpher
Court House
Young’ Dennis
J.B. Dennis
Hiyer
Mr. Dennis
Socialist Speaking S 8S Condo to Address Marion Tonight
Socialist Comrade Condo from Marion will speak Monday evening August 18 at 8 o'clock at the northwest corner of the public square. All are invited to attend and hear Comrade Condo.
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Condo
Marion
Public Squire
Home Coming at Union Chapel near Aylesworth
Union Chapel church and Sunday school will host a home coming on Sunday September 7. A splendid program of exercises is prepared and former residents and past attendees are urged to return for a day at the prosperous country church east of Aylesworth.
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Union Chapel
Aylesworth
Slim Buys Auto Truck For Delivery Wagon
James Slim purchased an International Harvester auto truck and delivery wagon from T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co. He operates daily trips to Danville for his commission business, delivering freight and groceries to customers. He aims to expand to Covington with backing.
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James Slim
International Harvester
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
Mr. Slim
Danville
Jim
Covington
Repairing West Abutment of Old Covered Wagon Bridge
Contractors Galloway and Sowers repair the west abutment after flood damage last March. Old abutment rested on sand and was dangerously unstable. Work will proceed rapidly and traffic will not be stopped. A new substantial pier will replace the old.
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Trafic
Galloway and Sowers
Sixty-Third Reunion Held At Local Fairgrounds
The thirty second annual reunion of the Sixty Third Regiment of Indiana Volunteers to be held in the city at the fair grounds on Thursday August 2. All veterans wives and friends invited with baskets. Hon Claude Philpott to speak and a full program of entertainment planned.
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Sixty-Third Regiment of
Indiana
Fair Grounds
Newtown Church Destroyed by Lightning Fire
The Methodist church at Newtown was struck by lightning during a Friday dawn storm and burned to the ground. Damage is estimated at about 8500 with the church insured for around 3000. The town faced water shortages as wells ran dry and residents saved nearby homes by soaking carpets and placing them on roofs. An acetylene tank exploded, causing further alarm, but no injuries were reported beyond frightened residents.
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Methodist
Newtown
Deal of Angeline Dicken
Angeline Dicken, sister of Henry Dicken, died at their South Fourth Street home after weeks of heart and arterial illness. Born November 13, 1834 in Kentucky, she was nearly 79 and blind for over five years. A devout Baptist, she lived with Henry at the Dicken farm and in Covington. funeral Monday at 2 pm with Rev. John Henson officiating. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery. A fine driving mare, seven years old, for sale at this 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
Two-State U. R. K. of P Encampment Set for Danville Parade
Next Tuesday marks the start of the Two-State U. R. K. of P Encampment in Danville with a grand parade scheduled for 2 p.m. The week promises continued interest as the program is announced elsewhere.
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Danville
Veedershure Woman Lena Young Dies After Illness
Lena Young wife of Frank Young long time Veedersburg resident died at her home Saturday morning after a brief 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 Seats Bought for Court House Grounds
The commissioners purchased eight iron seats from Lafayette Iron Works for the court house grounds. The seats are iron, neat and sanitary, and with proper care will last for years. The court house shade and grounds have been a great luxury during the hot days.
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Lafayette Iron Works
Court House
Methodist Church Notes Power of Personality sermon
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on The Power of Personality. An evening joint meeting with the Epworth League is set for 7 30. Attendance remains steady despite hot weather. Last Sunday Sunday school rivalry shows blues slight lead over reds.
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Epworth League
Reds
Blues
Building Commedious Home for Victor Welch Near City
Victor Welch living northeast of the city plans a nine room two story frame home with basement and modern improvements. 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 doing masonry.
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Victor Welch
D. J. Young & Co
Hardesty & Glascock
Will Goldbach
Must Hunt New Quarters for Homer Sewell Abstract Co
County commissioners ruled Homer Sewell Abstract Company must move to new office quarters within thirty days after hearing arguments over alleged special privileges from occupying space in the Recorder's office. The case centered on business advantage and public office purpose, noting Sewell’s long association and his death changing the arrangement.
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Homer Sewell Abstract Company
O. S. Douglass
Recorder’s Office
Homer Sewell
Recorder
Champaign County Fair Promises Big Year with Darsh Medium Goer
The Champaign County Fair runs August 26–29 with daily special themes including Children’s Day Homecoming Pioneer and Automobile features. Darsh Medium owned by Lu Green of Indianola will attempt to lower the half mile track records while a new stock show ring and low season tickets add appeal. Homecoming Week and former residents are urged to attend.
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Champaign County
Iil.) Fair Association
Illinois
J. B. Quirk
Lu Green
Indianola
Burres
Burt
Discontent Over Local Democratic Organization
The piece argues the current Democratic city leadership lacks opposition, delaying action and risking defeat. It compares to past Republican energy, warning that delay in politics is dangerous and stresses the need for organized leadership and a political home.
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Anchorage
Stealthy Wedding Ties Bend Pair to Indianapolis Marriage
Harry Furling and Miss Anna Wolfe of the Bend neighborhood quietly wed in Indianapolis last Sunday, officiated by a First Baptist church 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 to the couple.
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Harry Furling
Anna Wolfe
Bend
Indianapolis
First Baptist Church
Miss Wolfe
Sam Van-Dorn
Covington
David Ferguson
Bend Church
VanDorn
Thanking neighbors for sympathies after sister Angeline Dicken
The note expresses gratitude from Henry Dicken and relatives for the kindness during Angeline Dicken’s illness and death. It also advertises threshing coal at the Canning Factory with a reassurance of a good supply on hand.
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Angeline Dicken
Henry Dicken
Covington Deepens Water Wells to Ensure Supply
Covington reports successful deepening of the north well at the water plant, reaching a bed of hard pan that yields a strong flow of fresh water. A brick wall, pump extensions, and secured air improve the system, promising much better emergency protection and fire safety.
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Covington
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Earl
Slim
Claude Philpott
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