Same Old Fight by Same Old Generals in Ninth District
A Frankfort News summary notes Jim Allen of Covington and his anti Landis group advocate a Ninth District Republican League to oppose Landis. The piece claims the league dates to 1897, labels Morrison as Democratic choice, and argues the anti Landis drive is a tactic to gain party advantage while citing local political feuds, zeal for old soldiers, and mock heroics.
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Jim Allen
Covington
anti-Landis
Garcia
Ninth District Republican League
Landis
League
Jeague
Fountain County
Jim
Marc Antony
Brutus
Congress
Aay
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Ninth District
Mr. Landis
Lost green suit jacket and white shirt waist in Evansville
A green satin lined suit jacket marked De Youngs from Evansville Ind is missing presumed lost between Ambrose Crane's and Covington Ind. A white shirt waist is also missing in this city. Please leave at the office of Livengood & Bryant to receive a reward.
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de Youngs
Evansville
Ind
Ambrose Crane
Covington
Livengood & Bryant
Death at Perrysville claims infant son of Mor gan
Earl Morgan eleven months old, son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Morgan of Perrysville, died Monday after a three week illness that began as summer complaint and progressed to lung fever. Funeral service was held Tuesday at 10 am at the M E church conducted by Revs Bates and McBride. The family receives sympathy from friends in their loss of their only child.
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Earl
LeRoy Morgan
Perrysville
M. E
Bates
McBride
Western Indiana Gun Club Weekly Shoot Scores
The Western Indiana Gun Club reports August 12 scores from the weekly shoot. Smoke and Miller's Lone Star, made in Covington, are noted among the results.
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Western Indiana Gun Club
Miller
Covington
Death of James Towell in Mill Creek Township
James Towell aged about 56 and a resident of Mill Creek township north west of Kingmas died early Monday after a short illness. The community mourns his loss. His funeral services were held on Thursday.
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James Towell
Mill Creek Township
Kingmas
Tos
Reunion of Sixty-Third Regiment at Attica
The twenty-seventh annual reunion of the grand old Sixty-Third Regiment was held on the Chaudauga grounds at Attica on Wednesday. About seventy five veterans attended with relatives and friends. The day featured business sessions and memorial services for comrades who have died. Hon. Andrew Marshall and Cipt LaTourette delivered chief speeches and various entertaining features followed.
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Sixty- Third Regiment
Chautaudgea
Attica
Andrew Marshall
Cipt LaTourette
County Teachers Institute Gains from County Session
County teachers under Superintendent Livengood held sessions at the Presbyterian church, with over a hundred attendees and many visiting instructors. The gathering fostered close cooperation among superintendent, trustees, and teachers, signaling a successful county schools effort.
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Livengood
Presbyterian Church
Bodine Law and a Quiet Home Wedding
George Law, distressed by the marriage of his daughter Ava to Frank Bodine, watched them wed in Danville on Wednesday after plans for a home ceremony were refused. The couple will reside on Law’s farm north of town as friends extend best wishes.
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George Law
Washington Street
Ava
Frank Bodine
Danville
George
Lard Howes and Prices From Zimmerman’s Market
Lard price noted as 10 pounds for 90 cents with Zimmermans meat market listed.
Tragedy on Veedersburg Bridge In Fast Freight Crash
Five year old daughter of Roy Blachter of Veedersburg was killed when she wandered onto the Big Four bridge over Coal Creek as a westbound fast freight No. 90 struck. Two younger siblings escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred Wednesday morning.
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Roy Blachter
Veedersburg
Coal Creek
Death of Veedersburg resident John Shell
John Shell 67 a Veedersburg native died Friday night at his Southtown home after years of ill health from a complication of diseases. He leaves a wife a son George and three daughters including Mrs Guy Spinning wife of the county recorder. Funeral services were Sunday with interment at Bonebrake cemetery. Once a farmer near Yeddo he left the farm due to illness. The family receives condolences from many friends.
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John Shell
Veedersburg
Southtown
Shell
George
Guy Spinning
Bonebrake
Yeddo
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Voltz Barn on Crockett Street
A Monday dawn fire destroyed Harry Voltz barn and most contents on Crockett Street between Fourth and Fifth. The blaze, likely incendiary, started in fresh hay near a pony and caused burns to Voltz’s face while bystanders saved the pony and cart. The telephone pole and wires suffered damage. total loss nears $350 with $100 of insurance. A neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, raised the alarm as flames grew before authorities secured the scene. No lives were lost and the arsonist remains unknown.
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Harry Voltz
Crockett Street
Fourth
Fifth
Harry
California
Johnson
Voltz
Kodak
Rugs and Carpets at J Loeb's Stores
A new assortment of rugs carpets and limslewms arrives at J Loeb's Stores offering refreshed home flooring options.
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J.loeb’s
Threshing Record Set On Miller Farm In Warren County
James W Bald won a threshing record by harvesting 28 000 bushels of oats in eight days at the Miller farm Warren county averaging 3500 per day. The largest half days run was 2652 bushels and the smallest 3300. James Weaver of Tab Ind supervised the ring.
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James W. Baldwin
Warren County
James Weaver
Tab
Ind
Farmer Howard Wasson Killed in Gravel Pit Accident
Howard Wasson a prosperous Jackson township farmer died after a gravel slide buried him about 18 inches at a pit near his Wallace area home. George Corey found him and he died two hours later of internal injuries. He was fifty, survived by a wife and two sisters. His loss follows the second anniversary of his daughter Mrs John Belles lightning death. Freedom church will conduct Friday 10:30 a.m. burial beside the daughter.
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Howard Wasson
Jackson Township
Wallace
Wasson
George Corey
John Belles
Freedom Church
Illness and recoveries in Covington community
Several residents faced illness last week with many confined to home or bed. Emily Jones improves at home and lawn, Frank Hull battles typhoid yet remains stable, Lela Shaff and Bishop Hegg also ill with typhoid, Dorothy Nebeker recovering from appendicitis after ICU care and specialists’ consultation. Other locals show varying illnesses but overall improvement.
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Covington
Emily Jones
Frank Hull
Lela Shaff
Bishop Hegg
Albert Hegg
Dorothy Nebeker
Poff
Indianapolis
Myers
Ive Nabaker
Nitareteeorar
Dorothy
Powwow Draws Crowd as Cromer Speaks in Afternoon
A large crowd estimated at two to three thousand attends the powwow. A parade precedes the program with Congressman Cromer delivering the speech at 2 30 pm. Sports and evening events also attract interest. A fuller report will follow next week.
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Cromer
E. M. Board Home Dealer Promises Monument Savings
E M Board promotes savings on monuments for any size, offering price deals and quick service across the area. The ad emphasizes affordability for both large and small memorials with a focus on value.
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E. M. Board
William Morgan Dead in City After Illness
William Morgan known as Billy Morgan, a longtime local resident and soldier of the sixties, died at his home near the Wabash depot at 5 o clock Wednesday morning after a long illness from conniption. He leaves a large family. The funeral was set for 2 30 Thursday from his residence with Rev. Klingman officiating and interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Billy Morgan
Wabash Depot
Rev
Klingman
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Musical postponed class performance at Methodist church
Mrs. Walker's class presented a postponed musical at the Methodist church to a fair audience on Tuesday evening. The program, rendered as in prior notices, drew high praise for each selection and reflected credit on all pupils and instructors. Milch cows available for purchase with good supply on hand and exchanges offered through Farmer McMahon.
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McMahon
Purdue Professor Christie Lectures at Presbyterian Church
Prof Christie of Purdue lectured to teachers and interested residents at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. The talk, moved from Thursday to avoid Pow Wow scheduling, drew a smaller crowd but was well received especially for youth and farmer oriented agricultural guidance.
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Christie
Purdue
Presbyterian Church
Institute
Birthday Dinner A Surprise for Mrs Martin at 61
Last Sunday, August 16, neighbors gathered at Mrs. Billy Martin’s home to celebrate her birthday. Guests filled the shady yard with a long table spread of food, shared desserts, and group photos as she returned from church.
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Billy Martin
Mrs. Martin
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Republicas League
Frankfort
News
H. C. Saits
C V.cunningham
Charles Printy
F. Lucas
J. R. Barkley
M. C. van Dorn
Smith Myers
County Teachers’ Institute
Bodine Law
Veedersburg Bridge
William Morgan
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