James Parrott Survives Trees Fall After Close Call
James Parrott, a well known resident, was crushed under falling trees while timbering near Evan Heath's clearing. He suffered a broken left leg and a broken collar bone with bruising. Rescuers heard his cries, aided by Ed Murray and Wilfred McComas, and he was taken home for medical care. Doctors say recovery will take months and he escaped death by a near miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Heath
James Parrott
James
Jim
Ed. Murray
Wilfred McComas
Ed. Steinbaugh
Mr. Parrott
Lisbe
AL. Spinning
Mrs Smith Dies at 34 in Potomac Area Funeral Attended
Mrs T F Smith age thirty four died Sunday at her mother's home northwest of Fister after a two year illness. She was born Sadie Evelin Hughes daughter of Wm T and Louisa Ann Hughes and is survived by her husband four children her mother two sisters Dora and Mrs J S Miller of Potomac Illinois and two brothers Grant and Mack Hughes. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev Colton with burial in Mound cemetery under Kerr and Son supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Sadie Evelin Hughes
Wm. T
Louisa Ann Hughes
Dora
J. S. Miller
Potomac, II
Grant
Mack Hughes
Colton
Mound Cemetery
Kerr & Son
All Day Bazaar at West Liberty Church
West Liberty Christian church ladies plan an all day bazaar in Jones Hall Perrysville on December 16. A supper with soup ice cream cake and coffee will be served. All are invited. Covington R D7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty Christian Church
Jones Hall
Perrysville
Parsonage Repaired and Modernized by Methodist Church
Extensive repairs at the Methodist parsonage over two months include a new heating plant a fully equipped bathroom wired for electricity chandeliers and new furnishings. The improvements convert the house into a comfortable convenient residence for the clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Mark Steals a March
Mark O Smith the genial trustee of Shawnee township, married Miss Cora Spangler at the home of Mr and Mrs Hardy Conover at 7 00 Sunday evening. Rev A B Hotchkiss pastor of Beulah church performed the ceremony. Friends extend best wishes to the couple. The Republican for your stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark O. Smith
Shawnee Township
Cora Spangler
Hardy Conover
A. B. Hotchkiss
Beulah Church
Many Arrests Made in Corn Theft Case
Local authorities arrested Charles Bettice and Jesse Fulton on charges of stealing corn after an incident reported Saturday. Accomplices Wilber Lowe Allen McCarty and James P Price were later named. Bettice and Fulton pleaded guilty, then testified, while McCarty denied involvement. The case proceeded with multiple arraignments and pending trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bettice
Jesse Fulton
Wilber Lowe
Allen McCarty
James P Price
Lowe
McCarty
Circuit Court
Claud Philpott
Lewis
Bettice
Fulton
Ben Bilsland
Price
Xmas Suggestions For Practical Gifts In City Shops
Practical and useful presents for everyone including silk or wool dress cloaks furs or skirts overcoats or suits shoes slippers or rubbers blankets rugs curtains fur caps and hats mufflers and ties table linens napkins sweaters silk hose handkerchiefs umbrellas gloves towels and doilies offers a wide assortment in the city. The store claims to have the most complete line of small nations in the city and invites customers to look over the stock to supply their wants.
DePauw Glee Club to Give Concert at Local High School
The DePauw Glee Club will present a concert Tuesday evening January 2 1912 in the new High School building under the auspices of the High School. A high class entertainment is assured and the club comes highly recommended. Remember the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw Glee Club
Mrs Lou Nebeker in Danville Thursday
Mrs Lou Nebeker was in Danville Thursday according to local notes. The brief sighting places Nebeker in the city on that day with no additional context or details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Nebeker
Danville
Personal Appeal for Christmas Gifts to Help Needy Children
An urgent appeal seeks help for children in city homes lacking Christmas joy. Readers are urged to donate toys books or games from their possessions to brighten a child’s heart, with every contribution gratefully received for the worthy cause.
Great Indiana Teachers Convention Set for December 1911
Indiana polis hosts a major teachers convention December 27 to 29 1911 with a stellar speaker roster including De Rv Aley Dr E B Bryan Dr Wm E Watt Dr Henry Suzzatto and Alfred Tennyson Dickens son of Charles Dickens. The event features sectional and general sessions and pays attending teachers three days per year under a new state law. State officials have endorsed compensation and hundreds of school corporations plan to pay their teachers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Dickens
Greathouse
Cheif
State Board of Accounts
Delegates Attend Ommi Partisan Temperance Convention
A group of citizens from here traveled Tuesday morning to the Ommi Partisan temperance convention in Indianapolis. Names include Dr H K Fox Phillip Grubbs Hon W E Livengood Mark Rogers and Homer Osborne among others. The meeting was well received and greatly enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. K. Fox
Phillip Grubbs
W.E. Livengood
Mark Rogers
Homer Osborne
Hazel Royal and Roy Guy Wedding at Royal Home
Hazel Royal wed Roy Guy son of Mrs Laure McClure Wednesday evening at the Royal home southwest of Newtown. Rev H L Baily officiated the ceremony. A wedding supper followed and a reception is planned. The couple, noted as popular in Richland township, receive best wishes for a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Royal
Newtown
Hazel
Roy Guy
Laure B. McClure
H. L. Baily
Mellott
Commissioners in Session Hear Claims and Reappointments
The Board of County Commissioners held the first three days in regular session with a heavy year end workload. They reviewed many bills, called explanations, and heard contractors on road and public works progress. Dec 20 set for stationery contract letting. Howard Shafer reappointed janitor, A T Livengood reappointed attorney, Bruce Short reappointed county civil engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Howard Shafer
A. T. Livengood
Bruce Short
First Quarterly Conference and Services at M E Church
The Rev. A. G. Leazenby will hold the First Quarterly Conference Saturday at seven. He will preach Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Communion is planned for next Sunday with an evening sermon titled When the Gift of Life is no Blessing. A Bend afternoon preaching service with Communion is also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Leazenby
Fur Lined Gear On Sale By M. Schuesley
High class merchandise for early Xmas purchasers offers fur hats and caps fur gloves and mitts fur lined gloves fur auto coats and collars fur lined polo caps fur lined shoes fur lined ear muffs fur lined slippers fur lined tobogans and fur lined overcoats. Make your selections now from M Schuesley located on South Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Scchuesley
South Side Square
Local Marriage Licenses Reported by County Clerk
County Clerk Leroy Sanders issued several marriage licenses since the last report. The list includes John A. Wilson 58 and Nettie Pratt 35. John Leslie Spence 26 and Mary Elizabeth Wilkey 20. A Roberts 53 and Minnie I Johnson 37. Walter W. Richardson 20 and Ruth B. Hathaway 18. Francis Warrick 56 and Mary Bell Reeves 52. Charles Stephens 18 and Louisa E. Fowler 18. William Westfall 67 and Mary Wasson 52. Walter L. Smith 29 and Ray E. Miller 28. Charles Ireland 33 and Laura Kk Barker 29. Oliver W. McGaughey 31 and Mary A. Inlow 27. Charles J. Seymour 23 and Lottie O. Holman 25. Also notes a lost pocketbook on the streets Saturday evening and local ads for groceries and Rainier’s ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Sanders
John A. Wilson
Nettie Pratt
John Leslie Spence
Mary Elizabeth Wilkey
A. Roberts
Minnie I. Johnson
Walter W. Richardson
Ruth B. Hathaway
Francis Warrick
Mary Bell Reeves
Music Lessons Free With Every Piano Sold
From this date until January 1st, 1912, Peyton's Music Store in Covington offers one term of piano lessons free with each piano purchased. The store emphasizes no price raise to cover the inducement, features Easy terms, and markets Remington and other pianos, including Player Pianos, with plain figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Fountain County
Richmond
Remington
Thomas C Moore Pioneer Resident of Warren County Dies
Thomas C Moore a longtime Medina township resident and father of Mrs Fremont Goodwin and Mrs Claude C Stearns died at his Greenhill home Saturday after a lingering illness from multiple diseases. Funeral services were at Armstrong Chapel conducted by Rev W N Dunn with Masonic lodge burial rites. Born January 25 1844 near Greenhill he was an ex county commissioner and a member of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Moore
Medina Township
Warren County
Attica
Williamsport
Fremont Goodwin
Claude C. Stearns
Greenhill
Armstrong Chapel
W. N. Dunn
Otterbein
Masonic Lodge of
Mr. Moore
Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Dinner At Allkire Home In Fountain
The Allkire and Martins Thanksgiving dinner was held at William Allkire's Fountain home. A yearly observance, the gathering included family and friends such as Daniel and Goldie, Charles Lyons and mother, Mrs. Nemes' Smith, Oma and Franie Romine, John Martin and family, W. H. Martin, John Alkire and relatives, Amos Martin and Geo. Galloway with wives, plus several others. A fine dinner and pleasant time followed. Also noted: A. L. Noble sale well patronized, Sunshine Thimble Club met at Mrs. Mary Gardner's, and visits by B. Lang of the State University and others for Thanksgiving. The ad for Will. B. Coleman's dry goods store urged readers to shop for holiday goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont L. Craine
James Craine
Uur
Clyde Carter
Stewart E. Carwile
Bonnie Carwile
Lulu Huffer
Hattie Carwile
Uraine
Stewart Carwile
Allkire
Daniel
Goldie
Charles Lyons
Nemes’ Smith
Oma
Franie Romine
John Martin
Riley
Virgie
Boz
Bessie Martin
W. H. Martin
John Alkire
Rebecca
Bonnie
John Devlin
Mary and
Mostil
Frank Graham
Wilma
Wilber Allkire
Amos Martin
Geo. Galloway
Lottie Foreman
John Vals
Win. Douglass
R. Martin
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Lee
T. F. Smith
Fister
Mrs
Caller
Covington R
Mont L. Crane
Archie J. Heath
Stewart FE. Carwile
Mark
the Republican
Teachers of State
Guy
Royal
Ost & Davis
J. Small
Bess Rommell
Wayne Town
Peter Ost
M. E. Church Services
XMAS
Charles Stephens
Louisa E. Fowler
William Westfall
Mary Wasson
Walter L. Smith
Ray E. Miller
Charles [Ireland
Laura KK. Barker
Oliver W. McGaughey
Mary A
Nlow
Charles J. Seymour
Lottie O. Holman
Ost & Davis’ Grocery
Rainiers New Ad
Peyton
Allkire and Martins
William Allkire of
Fountain
A. L. Noble
Sunshine Thimble Club
Mary Gardner
B. Lang
The
State University
W. E. Livengood
Forest
Roscoe Wiley
Lucile
Lois Tliss
DePauw
Elmer Wiskey
Greencastle
Will. B. Coleman
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