Charles Belles Elected Co Sup t
Charles Belles won the county superintendent post to fill the unexpired Waldrip term starting January 1. The election by eleven township trustees resulted in Belles six votes, Glascock four, and Allen one, with Republicans backing Glascock and Allen receiving only Hallett’s vote.
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Guy Waldrip
Illinois
Charles Belles
North Vernon
Fine Allen
Jackson Township
Allen
Belles
Hallett
Verna Glascock
Waldrip
Miss Glascock
Glascock
Hegg
Card of Thanks for M. V. Allen and Dr. Lambrignt
I thank those who assisted me during my uncle M. V. Allens illness and after his death and also Dr. Lambrignt. Minnie M. O'Hair.
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M. V. Allen
Lambrignt
Williamsport Pioneer Publishes 24 Page Christmas Number
The Williamsport pioneer released a 24 page Christmas number last week praised as a work of art. It highlights the city’s enterprising business men and the editor’s role.
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Williamsport Pioneer
We Don’t Agree The Attica Tribune Opines on Farmers
The Attica Tribune criticizes loud critics of farmer troubles noting many have not farmed or planned to farm. The piece argues a disconnect between rhetoric and actual farming experience.
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Attica Tribune
Think This Over Unanswerable Ad Claim About Waste Baskets
A newspaper column questions a reader’s claim that waste baskets full of circulars contain no country newspapers. The note suggests advertising on circulars and evaluates local awareness.
Hoot Gibson in The Thrill Chaser at Lyric Friday
Mr and Mrs George Kerr left Sunday by way of Chicago and Omaha over the Union Pacific for San Francisco California where they will spend the winter with their son James and wife. We wish them a pleasant visit and hope to see them back in Covington in spring.
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George Kerr
Chicago
Omaha
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
James
Covington
Taxpayers urged to oppose Troy township school consolidation
Citizens of Covington and Troy are urged to resist a proposed plan to consolidate township schools into a single center in Troy. The scheme would cost about 60 000 to 70 000 for a new building, shift pupil transport to a central location, and likely divert students from Covington schools while offering inferior facilities despite new costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Covington
Troy Township
Jessie Hill Marries Daniel McGregor in Manila Union Church
Jessie Harrison Hill and Daniel Douglas McGregor were married November 10 1923 at the Union church Manila in a simple ceremony. Bride attended by Mrs Irene Gass DeSelms, best man Alexander W Robertson from Scotland. Couple left Manila November 17 for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Harrison Hill
Daniel Douglas McGregor
Union Church of
Manila
H. Carson
Irene Gass DeSelms
Attica
Alexander W. Robertson
Scotland
Hill
Jessie Harrison
Ost Sanitary Soda Shop Christmas Card Display
Covington shop advertises a large assortment of engraved Christmas ecards with the tagline not a card over a dime. Customers are invited to visit the Ost Sanitary Soda Shop to see the selection.
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Covington
Ost Sanitary Soda Shop
Christmas Spirit and Cost of Christmas in Uncle Sam's North
John Dickinson Sherman writes of the Christmas holiday highlighting the toil of postal workers and loggers in the Northern states who supply Christmas trees and the pleasures of home life. He envisions a world where the Christmas spirit endures year round.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Sam
Sherman
Local figures attend funerals in Indiana region
Judge J M Rabb and wife of Logansport visit Wells family after death of Rabbs sister Mrs Sib Brown of Georgetown. Funeral planned in Perrysville Friday. Walter Moore and wife traveled to Waynetown for Edward Monroe’s services. Monroe died Tuesday morning after long throat paralysis.
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J. M. Rabb
Logansport
S. V. Wells
Mr. Rabb
Sib’ Brown
Georgetown
Walter Moore
Waynetown
Edward Monroe
Attica Youthes disrupt basketball game fined by mayor
Five Attica youths and White Mules caused disturbances at a basketball game then returned on Saturday. They were jailed until Sunday noon. Mayor Wert fined four youths $5 plus costs and Harold Sheridan $25 plus costs for fast driving. Shaffer remained jailed on a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Wert
Merle Foxworthy
Laurel Shaffer
Charles Fugate
Forest Sheridan
Harold Sherridan
Shaffer
Teachers Visit Day Moves Covington Schools
Covington schools were dismissed Wednesday to allow teachers to visit other cities including Danville Lafayette and Crawfordsville. The aim is to observe new ideas from other districts, though rain dampened plans as usual during teacher vacations.
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Covington
Danville
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Electric Power Plant Sold to Wabash Valley Electric
Final purchase papers signed for the Attica Electric and Power Plant by Marshall V. Robb and Mark E. Nebeker. The sale awaits Public Utilities Commission approval before the Wabash Valley Electric Company takes possession, with a deposit binding the deal and a potential takeover January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Aged Farmer Dies at Home Near Newtown
George Whitesell, 77, died Saturday afternoon at his brother Joseph Whitesell's home east of North Union. Death from cerebral hemorrhage. Born near Newtown to David and Nancy Whitesell, never married, he lived with Joseph for 30 years. Funeral Monday at Old Union church with interment in the cemetery nearby.
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Newtown
George Whitesell
Joseph Whitesell
North Union
David
Nancy Whitesell
Joseph
Old Union Church
Covington to Host Wayne Town in Saturday Basketball Clash
Covington faces Wayne Town this Saturday, December 15 at 8 00 p m with admission set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Waynetown
Covington Defeats Attica in Midseason showdown
Covington led Attica by seven at the half and dominated each period to win Friday night. Scorers included Miller Stucker Smith R Smith E Chapell Hankins Freeman and Doane with Perkins tallying a goal list noted as 6 from Miller 1 from Stucker 7 from Smith R 8 from Smith E 1 from Chapell 4 from Hankins 1 from Freeman. Wayne Town game looming next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Covington
B. E. Smith
Waynetown
Covington Attica Miller
Fragmentary obituary notes in Perrysville area
A partial obituary from Perrysville notes the death of a woman about 47 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Shoaf, formerly residents of the area. She died at a hospital near the city and was brought to the taking rooms for burial care. Funeral services were held at the home of a sister and in Mt Hope cemetery with interment in the family plot.
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Hip
Shoaf
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Factory Loss Adjusted Plans for New Structure
Scheid Company reports adjusted losses from the factory fire. Canners Mutual Insurance and Brown as contractor, with local company oversight, plan new concrete structure near the tracks. Construction may begin promptly within the company's control if funds permit.
Eastern Star Chapter Meeting at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star Chapter will meet at the Masonic hall next Monday evening December 17 at 7:30. Officers for the coming year will be elected during the session and a large attendance is desired. ANNA DUNLAP, W. M.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Anna Dunlap
W. M
Catholic Bazaar and Exchange Set for December 18
The Ladies of the Catholic church announce their Annual Bazaar and Exchange will be held Tuesday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Remember the date.
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Catholic Church
Chamber of Commerce
Narrow Escape for Mrs Hortense McQue at Big Four Station
Mrs Hortense McQue of Birmingham narrowly escaped being struck by a runaway wagon at the Big Four station Monday night. She slipped while stepping back from the curb, fall injuring her knee slightly but avoiding the far worse fate as the horses dashed away, the wagon demolished and corn spilled. Her cousin Mrs Louise Slaughter traveled with her to the station. Mrs Slaughter returns to Indianapolis. Mrs McQue was taken home by automobile for medical aid. the knee injury is not serious.
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Hortense McQue
Birmingham
Ala
McQue
Frank Smith
Louise Slaughter
Indianapolis
Donaldson
Mellott Resident Dies From Drive-By Auto Crash
Ed Cline aged 50 of Mellott died at Home Hospital Lafayette at 2 p.m. after a car driven by Russel Strong of Rob Roy struck him while he worked on his auto between Veedersburg and Attica. He never regained consciousness. Survivors include his widow and one daughter, plus four brothers and five sisters. The crash reportedly occurred due to bright lights blinding the other vehicle, preventing Strong from seeing the car ahead.
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Mellott
Ed Cline
Russel Strong
Rob Roy
Veedersburg
Attica
Lafayette
Mdae
Strong
High School Addition Dedicated by Chamber Event
The new high school addition was dedicated last Thursday evening under the Chamber of Commerce. A banquet costing $1.00 per plate was held with an Eastern Star furnished program.
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Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Star
Kingman Independents Beat Covington in Close Contest
The Kingman Independents defeated Covington 34 to 21 at the local gym in a hard fought Wednesday night game. The halftime score was 15 to 15, and the Kingman squad pulled ahead in the final minutes to secure the victory.
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Kingman Independents
Covington
Shalf
Kingboys
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
Sunday includes 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 6 15 p m Epworth League and 7 00 p m Evening Worship. Thursday features 2 30 p m Ladies Aid Society 4 15 p m Junior League and 7 30 p m Prayer Service.
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Epworth
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church Brings Sermons and Play
Presbyterian church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with pastor Elijah B. Johnson. Morning topic The Sin of Neglect. Evening continues The Bible The Greatest World Drama. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p.m. Local social notes include Mrs. Louise Ryan Slaughter visiting and Miss Mary Keller’s Arkansas trip and thanks for apples from the Orr fruit farm.
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Robert McKinney
Elijah B. Johnson
Mary Keller
Thomas Orr
Springdale
Arkansas
Orr
Josie Heigle
Mary
Taxpayers Form Organization Countywide Meeting
Fifteen representative taxpayers from each township met in the court room library at 11 a.m. Tuesday to organize a county taxpayers association. J Shannon Nave was elected permanent chairman with Morris Young and William Wright as vice chairs, W. W. Layton as treasurer, and M. C. Faust as secretary. Trustees named include Logan-Lew Johnson and J. S. Nave, with committee appointments in executive, finance, membership, legislative, and cities and towns. Next meeting set for January 9 at 10 a.m. in Veedersburg.
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Court Room
Taxpayers
J. Shannon Nave
C. W. Dice
Ratcliff
W. W. Layton
J Shannon Nave
Attica
Morris Young
William Wright
M. C. Faust
Logan
Lew Johnson
J. S. Nave
Davis
Frank Mattox
Lige Earl
Shawnee
Low Head
Sherman Strader
Richland
Robi
Campbell
Cain
Jewel Tinsley
Wm. Willett
van Buren
Elmer Coats
Frank Campbell
Troy
M. M. Young
Wabash
Dee Snoddy
Fred la Tourrette
Fulton
Warren Randolph
Ben Dotson
Millcreek
Charles Isley
J. White
Jackson
John Hallett
Lorenzo Myers
Veedersburg
Veedersburg Methodist Church Dedicated This December
The new Methodist church at Veedersburg will be dedicated on Sunday December 16 in an all day service. District Superintendent A G Leazenby will lead the dedication and a basket dinner will be served at noon.
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New Methodist
Veedersburg
A. G. Leazenby
Covington Boy Wins Honors in Army ROTC Cadet Role
Charles L. Carithers of Covington is a member of Indiana University ROTC. The unit has built a nationwide reputation as an outstanding college military organization, with Carithers serving as a cadet in the state university infantry unit.
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Charles L. Carithers
Covington
Indiana University R. O. T. C
Carithers
State University Infantry Organization
Mt Hope Cemetery election set for Jan 3 1924
Notice announces the election of a Treasurer and five Trustees for Mt Hope Cemetery at the association’s first 1924 meeting on Thursday January 3 1924. Also mentions Thos McCoy secretary Frank Smith in Indianapolis on business, and several local social and travel notes about residents and a large Christmas gathering.
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
Frank Smith
Indianapolis
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Fountain County
Minnie M. O’hair
Hoot Gibson
Gibson
Covington and Troy
Jessie Hill
Charles
Juster
Covini
Perrysville
Spital
O. E. S. Meeting
T.roy Barnes
Seena Owen
Presbyterian Church
Lyric
Louise Ryan-Slaughter
Court House
Thos. McCoy
Sect
Malinda Richey
Piqua
Ohio
Mary Dunlap
W. B. Gray
Farmer McMahon
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