Breaks Jail Three Prisoners Escape From County Jail
Sheriff Van Martin faced a jail break as three inmates escaped through the main office door by sawing bars and making a hole to crawl through. Four prisoners attempted the escape. one refused to go. Parrall, Phillips, and Wright fled and are at large, while Avinue Harperci Veedersburg stayed behind claiming sleep and later told Miss Martin.
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van Martin
John Parrall
Lafayette
Earnhart
Attica
James Phillips
Hoppeton
Lewis Wright
Veedersburg
Yeddo
Avinue
Iarperci Veedersburg
Canada
Methodist Church Notes Theme for Sunday Service
The pastor's theme at the M. E. church next Sunday morning will be The Light that Enlight ens. Sunday school meets at 9 30. One service in the evening at 7 30. All are welcome to attend these meetings.
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M. BE
Community Meeting Set To Clean Cooper Cemetery
In Wabash township a meeting will be held at 1 pm Friday August 29 to clean Cooper cemetery. All interested residents are urged to attend and help with the cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Cemetery
Wabash Township
Lp. m
Indiana Dominates Two State Encampment Parade
The Encampment at Danville drew large crowds this week headed by Tuesday’s grand parade. Indiana shone in the procession, carrying off honors as Lincoln Park transformed into a city of white tents with bands and to thousands of finely presented uniforms. The Two State Encampment was a grand success and inspiring to all who worked for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Indiana
Lincoln Park
Covington Beats Attica 1 to 0 in Home Classic
Covington defeated Attica 1 to 0 on Covington home grounds in a pitching duel as Attica managed only three hits to Covington's seven. Attica roars at the umpire were noted while Covington eyes Newport on August 31 at the fair grounds. Manager Walker touts Covington as the best team, a claim his word often carries.
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Covington and
Attica
Covington
Newport
Fair Grounds
Newporters
Walker
Fountain Teachers Hold Annual Meeting At High School
The Fountain teachers meet at the high school this week with over one hundred enrolled. Prof. W. S. Currell of Kentucky discussed literature using The Merchant of Venice. Miss Mary F. Wilson of Shelbyville spoke on child development. Prof. Lee Driver led Industrial Education and Dr. Henry spoke on the White Plague and its treatment. The session featured visitors and ends with a final adjournment this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Currell
Mary F. Wilson
Shelbyville
Lee Driver
Henry
Livestock Exhibit to Highlight Champaign County Fair
Grand Circuit speed program to surpass all previous in the area with 61 entries led by Fisher & Boys of St Joseph. A straight track one eighth mile will host daily horse show with saddle horses and roadsters in the amphitheatre. University of Illinois plans a larger exhibit as the fair expands stalls and tents to house more stock.
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Champaign County Fair
Quirk
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Fisher & Boys of
St. Joseph
University of Illinois
Miss Julia Harrison to Head Millinery Department
The LEADER Inc announces Miss Julia Harrison, previously with us last season, will lead the millinery department this fall and winter. We expect the same courteous service to continue as in prior seasons.
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Julia Harrison
The
Leader, Inc
Death rites for Miss Susie Pursley held at home
Funeral services for Miss Susie Pursley were conducted Friday afternoon at the family home with many neighbors relatives and friends attending to pay last respects.
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Susie Pursley
Death of Miss Cecil Grenard at Mayo Clinic
Word reached Hillsboro Friday of the death of Cecil Grenard daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Grenard. She went to Rochester Minnesota with her father for thyroid surgery by the Mayo brothers. She died following the operation. She was a Hillsboro High School graduate of 1910 and had worked in several positions. She leaves a father mother two brothers and two sisters.
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Hillsboro
Cecil Grenard
John E. Grenard
Miss Grenard
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
Goitre
Thirty-First Reunion of the 154th Indiana Regiment
The 31st annual reunion of the 154th Regt. Ind. Vol. will be held at Clark Bellis home 42 Col. Ave Indianapolis on September 38 1913. A patriotic program has been arranged and all members are urged to attend.
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154Th Regt. Ind
Clark Bellis
Col. Ave
Indianapolis
Mellott Family Reunion Set for August 24
The first Mellott family reunion will be held Sunday August 24 at the home of Clarence Weidner two miles south of Crawfordsville. A good program is planned and a fine dinner will be served. All relatives are urged to be present and an organization effected.
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Clarence Weidner
Crawfordsville
Newtown Methodist Church to Rebuild After Fire
The Newtown Methodist society will rebuild their church recently destroyed by lightning. The committee and trustees met last week to begin fundraising and start work immediately. The new brick structure will follow a modern pattern on the old site and cost about $10,000.
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Newtown Methodist Society
Goff Family Holds Seventh Reunion at Covington Fairgrounds
The Goff reunion drew 126 attendees at Covington fair grounds on Sunday. The well known family enjoyed a grand dinner and a memorable day with one death, one birth, and one marriage since the last gathering.
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Goff
Covington Fair Grounds
Old Settlers at Yeddo Crowd Despite Heavy Rain
Fred Purnell served as master of ceremonies at the Yeddo Old Settlers meeting, where a large crowd gathered despite yesterday morning’s downpour. Attica Tribune notes the event drew one of the best crowds, while local writers hint the Danville write up may rely on past accounts rather than direct presence.
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Fred Purnell
Yeddo Old Settlers
Danville
Purnell
Attica
Attica Tribune
Keerns Reunion at Douglass Park Danville
A warm Keerns family reunion was held at Douglass Park Danville on Sunday with a bountiful noon dinner. Showers sent guests to the pavilion for supper as many relatives gathered including Stribel Silas Keerns White and Roy Chas, plus Nathaniel Keerns and family, Julia Keerns Perrysville, Glenn Keerns and Charles Williams and others from Vermillion Heights Danville and Perrysville.
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Keerns
Douglass Park
Danville
Joseph Stribel
Walter
Silas Keerns
Claude
Lola
Chas. White
Roy
Central Park
This City
Albert Downing
Montgomery County Fair County Pace and Trot Races
Montgomery County fair schedules multiple harness races with purses from 500 to 5000 dollars. Entries close August 29, 1913, with 5 percent of purse reserved for entrance fees. Eligible horses include those owned in Montgomery County, and no horse that has won a heat on an association track or trained 380 days before race may enter. Send entries to Ward McClelland, Crawfordsville, Indiana.
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Montgomery County
Righ
Ward McClelland
Crawfordsville
Ind
Covington Edges Attica In Late Rally
Attica and Covington fought a tight game on Sunday at Covington. Steadman allowed six hits while Covington pitcher held Attica to six. No runs until the seventh when a Covington runner scored on an umpire’s decision, making the final 1 to 0 in favor of Covington. Attica heads to Hoopeston next Sunday.
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Attica
Covington
Steadman
Hoopeston
Attica Tribune
Mrs Herbert Campbell Ill In Newtown Community
Mrs Herbert Campbell remains in critical condition after a stroke. Herbert Campbell returned from Chicago with plans to help her recover while keeping absolute quiet. Daughter Mrs L W Trobridge of Brooklyn visited and returned as Mr Campbell went back to Chicago.
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Herbert Campbell
Chicago
Ill
Campbell
L. W. Trobridge
Brooklyn
N. Y
Trustees Attend Institute Led by Notable Figures
Trustee John Gooding Henry Lawson Guy Haas Dr Coggins Jos Starkey E S Waggoner and Daly Frazier attended an Institute event, with participants from multiple boards and organizations.
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John Gooding
Henry Lawson
Guy Haas
Dr. Coggins
Jos. Starkey
E.S. Waggoner
Daly Frazier
Institute
Advertising Creates Confidence In Quality Goods
The passage argues that trust in a manufacturer is an intangible asset called goodwill. Companies spend to earn and retain confidence by delivering honest goods at honest prices. Advertising builds confidence, which in turn is reinforced by product quality.
Kingman to Get Carnegie Library Under Way
The Carnegie Library at Kingman is nearly assured with an $8,000 grant tied to raising $750 for a lot. At a recent meeting all but about $150 was subscribed and a Saturday evening session will finalize the balance.
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Carnegie
Kingman
Martinsville Commandary bears entertain at encampment stop
The Martinsville Commandary No. 33 passed Monday to their cars en route to the Encampment. They staged a mimic bear dance that drew interest. the bear costume proved hot for the weather but the act was well executed and attracted attention.
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Martinsville Commandary No. 33
Newtown to Get Garage in James Rice Building
Elmer Davidson and Charles Hunnings will open a garage in the James Rice building. Carpenters are making changes and expect completion by early next week. The project is welcomed as a much needed addition for Newtown.
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Elmer Davidson
Charles Hunnings
James Rice
Newtown
Mr. Hunnings
Mr. Davidson
Thaw Recaptured After Escape From New York Asylum
Harry Thaw, who escaped Matterman Insane Asylum in New York, was arrested in Canada near the Vermont border Tuesday morning. He will contest extradition to return to the New York asylum.
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Harry Thaw
Matterman
New York
Canada
Vermont
New York Asylum
Dr. Andrus Sells Covington Practice and Home
Dr. Andrus sells his Fifth street residence and goodwill to Dr. Lambright of Medina Ohio who will locate here. Dr. Andrus will move to Garry to practice medicine leaving in about three weeks. Lambright brings several years of medical practice and is highly recommended and Methodist.
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Andrus
Fifth Street
Covington
Lambright
Madina
Ohio
Garry
Mrs Davis Returns Home as Malcomb Adamson Travels
Mrs. W A Davis arrived home at week’s end while Malcomb Adamson was in Lafayette on Tuesday.
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W. A. Davis
Malcomb Adamson
Lafayette
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Wright
Yedda
Martin
Methodist Church Notes
Grand Circuit
Champaign County
Milliner News
Mellott Family Reunion
Keerns Reunion
Montgomery County Fair
Holland
Thaw
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