Fountain County Dominates International Stock Show Events
Fountain County won in every class at the International Stock Show including grand champion Shorthorn steer Buster owned by Clara Ray and a second place roan heifer by McDonald & Son. W. J. Alrey's yellow corn sample led section 3, and six youths earned trip awards. The group toured Armour, Marshall Field, and enjoyed entertainment before returning home.
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Fountain County
Clara Ray
Buster
McDonald & Son
W. J. Alrey
Peter Lux
Shelby County
Ind
Armours Plant
Armour
Marshall Field
Hopkins
Mary Pickford
Wilson
Chicago
Real Estate Deals Reflect Monthly Foothill Debt in Fountain County
Real estate deeds in Fountain County for November totaled fifty with $65 890 in consideration. Chattel mortgages reached seventeen totaling $7 335 and realty mortgages twenty four totaling $73 665. Total indebtedness month $81 600, mortgages released $40 145 leaving $40 856 outstanding. Investors funded about two thirds of purchases.
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Fountain County
Christmas shopping guide urges early buying from live merchants
The notice encourages shoppers to consult wages of the Republican to identify active, up to date merchants and their stock. It advises choosing merchants who promote newest market items and actively inform customers, ensuring a timely holiday purchase.
Miller Riser Truck Spill Blocks Danville Route
A Miller Riser freight truck hauling goods from Danville to Crawfordsville failed on the return trip Monday on Thatliige hill. The brake malfunction caused the truck to skid down the grade, overturning and spilling its load. Repair will take days before service resumes.
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Danville
Crawfordsville
Local Resident Jerry Gof Seen In Rileyshore District
Jerry Gof of Rileyshore was observed looking after interests in the area Tuesday, signaling attention from the local resident about community matters.
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Jerry Gof
Rileyshore
Big road fund debates Attica Wabash bridge plan
A local column weighs a proposed $282 741 concrete bridge across the Wabash at Attica as part of state highway plans. It questions cost justification for the county, compares with a prior $80 090 bridge on the Dixie Highway, and urges a square deal for taxpayers while opposing unearned favoritism.
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Wabash
Attica
Dixie Highway
North End
Anagram Club Meets at Bilsland Home
Mr and Mrs W E Bilsland host the Anagram Club at their Fourth street residence this evening inviting members to attend the gathering with social reception to follow.
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W. E. Bilsland
Anagram Club
Fourth Street
Fight Tuberculosis Campaign Urges Public Help
Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death in the United States killing about one hundred fifty thousand people yearly. The appeal urges cooperation with health agencies, more nurses and hospitals, open air schools, and search for undetected cases, funded by health bonds and Red Cross Christmas Seals.
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United States
Red Cross
King Compton Dies a Prominent West Lebanon Farmer
King Compton aged 77 a well known farmer died after an extended illness at his home four miles west of West Lebanon at 6 09 last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 10 00 Saturday with Rev Chas Rebee officiating and interment in West Lebanon cemetery. Survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Charles Benedict of Frankfort and three brothers Seth Charles and George Compton of the area.
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King Compton
West Lebanon
Chas. Rebee
Charles Benedict
Frankfort
Seth
Charles
George Compton
Riders of the Purple Sage to Play at Lyric Tuesday Night
The Lyric will feature Riders of the Purple Sage next Tuesday night with reports that it is a splendid picture worth seeing. The house is well heated and comfortable for patrons, and Anita Stewart in Mary Regan shown last Tuesday evening portrayed city life from the 400 to the slums. Don’t miss seeing Riders of the Purple Sage next Tuesday evening. It is a great picture.
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Lyric
Liric
Anita Stewart
Mery Regan
1920 Auto Plates Delayed Until December 26
Deliveries of 1920 automobile license plates will not begin until December 26 per Howard D. McClelland assistant secretary of state. Between 15000 and 20000 applications will be filed by then. Plates are ready but mailing is postponed to after the Christmas rush per post office officials. Distinctive truck plates are prepared with the word truck stamped on the left. New plates use .26 gauge steel after 1919 plates proved too light.
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Howard D. McClelland
Post Office
Death of Mrs Edward McLean in Fountain County
Hulda A Boord McLean aged 91 died Saturday night at the family farm in Fountain County after long illness. Born September 28 1828 to Hirjah and Nancy Crane Boord she lived on the family farm except for two years. She married Francis E McLean November 22 1865. survives with son William daughter Josie Timmons two grandsons and many relatives. Funeral at Osborn Prairie Church at 1 30 Tuesday conducted by Rev Judy. A fuller obituary to follow.
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Hulda McLean
Hulda A. Boord-McLean
Hirjah
Nancy Crane Boord
Fountain County
Chin
Francis E. McLean
William
Josie Timmons
McLean
Osborn Prairie Church
Judy
Fletcher Lewis Rising in Chicago Law Firm
Fletcher Lewis, formerly of Covington and a standout at Covington High School class of 1901, now partners with Butler Lamb Foster & Pope in Chicago. The firm, among the largest in the city, handles Interstate Commerce Commission and Internal Revenue matters and represents major clients including the California Fruit Growers Exchange and Goodrich Tire Co.
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Covington
Fletcher Lewis
Covington High School
Alma Board
Rogers
Mildred Dennis
Jessie Romine
Bodine
Roy Rogers
Hessel Henselman
Lee Duncan
Wilfred McComas
University of Michigan
Dubuque
Iowa
Seattle
Wash
Ann Arbor
Department of Law
The
State of Washington
Chicago
Butler Lamb Foster & Pope
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange
National Malleable Castings Co
Victor Chemical Works
Goodrich Tire Co
Akron
Ohio
National Coal Association
Soldiers Entitled To Clothing Equipment Under War Service
Former service members honorably discharged or furloughed since Anvil 6 1917 who did not receive all issued clothing and gear may apply. Lists include oversea cap or hat set, shirt coat and ornaments, breeches shoes leggings waist belt sock er helmet and gloves, underwear, toilet set, barrack bag and scarlet chevrons. Write to House Office Building Room 867 Washington DC for the application and guidance.
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Ganery
Washington, D. C
Father of Mrs Merryman dies in Indianapolis aged 77
Thomas Fishero of Veedersburg father of Mrs James Merryman died in Indianapolis last week at age 77 after long illness. He ran an undertaking business in Veedersburg for years. Funeral services were held in Veedersburg last Wednesday. He leaves a wife two sons Harvey and Edward and a daughter Mrs Ralph Nelson of Veedersburg plus three other daughters Mrs Jas Merryman of this city Miss Elisabeth Mishero of Indianapolis and Mrs C Sering of Crawfordsville.
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Thomas Fishero
Veedersburg
James Merryman
Indianapolis
Harvey
Edward
Ralph Nelson
Veedersbore
Jas Merryman
Elisabeth Mishero
C Sering
Crawfordsville
Trains Taken Off To Save Fuel On Big Four Line
Passenger trains No 2 and 8 are removed from this division to conserve fuel. No 2 eastbound was due at 2:98 a.m. and No 3 westbound at 6:14 p.m. Service will resume when fuel supplies improve.
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Big Four
Beekeepers Organize in Fountain County
The Fountain County Beekeepers' association has organized with eleven members and plans for a state inspector to visit next year to inspect all swarms for foul brood. The group aims to include every county beekeeper within weeks.
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Fountain County Beekeepers’ Association
Watson for Semato. Republican Senatorial re election plan
Congressman James F. Watson announces he cannot seek the Republican presidential nomination next year. He states he will run for re election to the United States Senate, citing the urgent demand from the Indiana delegation and outside interests.
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Indiana
Congress
James F. Watson
United States Senate
Busy Attica cases draw Judge Ratcliff’s court attention
The court bailiff notes Judge Ratcliff’s docket is active with several Attica case loads, attracting notable attention to the busy session.
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Baliff
Ratcliff
Attica
Five Hundred Club Entertained by Mr and Mrs Coleman
Mr and Mrs W B Coleman hosted the Five Hundred club at their home Friday evening. After a 7 o clock dinner the group played Five Hundred. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Calvin Hodges of Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Chas Dudenhoffer of Ranville and Mrs E A Church of Catlin Tennessee.
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W. B. Coleman
Five Hundred
Calvin Hodges
Crawfordsville
Chas. Dudenhoffer
Ranville
E. A. Church
Catlin
Sugar profiteers and sugar seizure report
The Great Western Sugar Company of New York declared a 210 percent dividend in addition to its 1.4 percent quarterly payout. In Snekare Washington the government seized nearly six million pounds stored by the Utah Sugar Co awaiting offers around 25 cents a pound.
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Great Western Sugar Company of
New York
Snekare
Wash
Utah Sugar Co
Forest Livengood Hospitalized After Worsening Leg Infection
Forest Livengood was taken to Lakeview hospital Thursday afternoon in Kerrs ambulance for treatment. He has suffered a long standing problem with his right lower limb and the infection worsened at the start of the week, necessitating hospital care. Doctors expect a rapid improvement.
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Forest Livengood
Lakeview Hospital
Kerr’s Ambulance
Forest
Strike Ends as Miners Return to Work in Indianapolis Deal
The Government, operators, and miners sealed an agreement in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Miners resume work with a 14 cent raise and the creation of a government commission to adjust remaining differences. Coal supplies are expected to be plentiful.
Indiana Republican editorial leader backs Toner for governor
I King of Wabash president of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association visited Thursday in support of Edward C. Toner’s gubernatorial candidacy. The primary is set for May 4 1920.
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I. King
Wabash
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Edward C. Toner
GOP National Convention Set for Chicago June 8 1920
The Republican National Committee decided in Washington on Wednesday to hold the next convention in Chicago on June 8, 1920. The plan was confirmed at a committee meeting today.
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Chicago
National Committee
Washington
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International
M. Schasley
Edward McLean
Mrs. Merryman
Veedersburo
Watson
Semato
Operateors
ED. C. Toner
G. O. P. National Convention
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