Death Claims Mrs. Cornelia Sprankle at 40
Mrs. Cornelia Sprankle, wife of Guy Sprankle of this city, died at Lake View hospital shortly after 6 o clock Monday morning after a severe operation last Wednesday. She had suffered from a supposed stomach cancer and was taken to be prepared for the operation. She was 40, formerly of Danville. The body was moved to the city by undertaker Kerr. Funeral services by Rev. R. B. Kern were held at their East Washington street home at 1:30 Wednesday, with interment in Spring Hill cemetery near Danville. The bereaved are consoled in this hour of sorrow.
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Cornelia Sprankle
Guy Sprankle
Lake View Hospital
Sprankle
Danville
Kerr
R. B. Kern
Washington Street
Spring Hill
Hamm Hamm and Alta Haas wed in family ceremony
Miss Alta Haas of Veedersburg and Vergil F. Hamm of this city married Sunday at the Haas home. Rev. O W McGaughey officiated the double ring ceremony before close family. Mrs. Hamm is a Crawfordsville teacher and Mr. Hamm works with his father in the barber business. They reside at 704 East College Street.
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Alta Haas
Veedersburg
Vergil F. Hamm
Guy W. Haas
O. W. McGaughey
Ethel Haas
Mendelssohn
Harding eyeing Harvey plan and White retirement hints
President elect Harding weighs Col George Harvey's proposal for an association of nations pledging no offensive warfare without referendums. Taft tipped as next chief justice as White plans retirement, with Sutherland and midwestern bankers eyed for treasury roles.
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League of Nations
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Col
George Harvey
Association of Nations
Harvey
Elihu Root
League
Hughes
Hoover
Root
Taft
Supreme Court
White
George Sutherland
Utah
Treasury
George R. Reynolds
Harry A. Wheeler
Chicago
Mercer to Sing at Evening Choir Service
Prof. H. Y. Mercer of Danville will render two selections at the evening choir service at the M. E. church in this city Sunday evening. Come and hear him is the general invitation.
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H. Y. Mercer
Danville
M. E
Burglars Busy at Newport Last Week
Burglars operated in Newport Saturday night causing extensive property damage and theft. The Payne and Hughes garage lost flashlights batteries and spotlights, the Mahan blacksmith shop was entered, and the Standard Oil filling station had about 60 gallons of gasoline stolen along with damaged pumps and valves. Locks were tampered with at VanVliet drug store and other businesses. No clue to the robbers.
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Newport
Payne and Hughes
Mahan Blacksmith Shop
Standard Oil
Oil Company
VanVliet
Livengood and Koontz Wed Quietly in Crawfordsville
Forest E. Livengood and Alta M. Koontz were married by Rev. Grant Howard at the Methodist parsonage in Crawfordsville on Saturday morning. They traveled to Indianapolis after the ceremony and plan to settle at their East Washington street home later in the week. Livengood, a prominent local attorney, is the son of Hon. W. E. Livengood and partner in the law firm Livengood & Livengood. Koontz, formerly a nurse at Lake View hospital, met the groom during his spring hospital stay. Covington neighbors extend best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Forest E. Livengood
Alta M. Koontz
Stewardson, Ill
Crawfordsville
Grant Howard
Indianapolis
East Washington Street
Mr. Livengood
W. E. Livengood
Livengood & Livengood
Miss Koontz
Lake View Hospital
Birthday Anniversary Celebration At Mr Printys Home
Dr Martin and family and C W Printy and family celebrated Mr Printys 46th birthday at his home on Wednesday evening. Mrs Martin and Miss Elizabeth have birthdays on the 13th and Charley on the 15th, so they often celebrate together. The editor notes his own birthday on the same day and laments not being invited.
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Dr. Martin
C. W. Printy
Mr. Printy
Mrs. Martin
Miss Elizabeth
Charley
Splendid Company
Help Us Collect Unpaid Subscriptions Notice
A publisher appeals to subscribers to pay overdue balances, noting that the date on each paper shows the paid month and year. It explains paper costs and urges renewal and cash payment to cover monthly bills.
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes After Death
We thank friends for the many and beautiful floral tributes given in token of love and esteem upon the death of our wife and sister. Sincerely, Guy Sprankle Her Sisters and Brothers.
Threshermen Convention Set in Indianapolis January 11 14
The Indiana Brotherhood of the Threshermen will hold its annual convention in Indianapolis from January 11 to 14. Expert mechanical engineers will speak on threshing machinery handling.
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Indiana Brotherhood of the Threshermen
Indianapolis
Yeggs hit St Bernice bank in Ver Million county
Yeggs blew out the front windows of the Farmer's Bank at St. Bernice and looted 300 dollars in silver. Investigators say three attempts were made on the inner compartment with nitro glycerin charges, but only the outer safe was breached. Bank leaders Daniel Miller and Floyd Reed found the break in when opening for business. It was payday for nearby railroad shops, leading investigators to consider motive.
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Yeggmen
Farmer’s Bank
St. Bernice
Vermilion County
Southern Railroad
Daniel Miller
Floyd W. Reed
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railroad
Covington Girl Honored for Recital at Music Hall
Miss Genavieve Sailor of Covington, a De Pauw University freshman, was chosen by Prof. Summers to represent her in a student recital at Music Hall on Thursday evening December 16. The recognition reflects her musical talent and early entry to college.
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Genavieve Sailor
de Pauw University
Building supplies and cement arrival for timely repairs
D J Young & Co advertises complete stock of lumber and galvanized roofing for fall building at good prices and notes a car of cement unloaded. It urges immediate repairs before bad weather from The House of Quality Covington Indiana with a Shuler's Xmas candies promo.
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D. J. Young & CO
Death of Mrs. Delia Coffing in Indianapolis
Mrs Delia Coffing wife of Sam T Coffing of Attica died Sunday night at Methodist hospital Indiana polis after a two week stay and recent surgical operation She had shown signs of improvement early last week before developing complications Sunday death shocked her family and friends
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Delia Coffing
Sam T. Coffing
Attica
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Death of John Shupp Shawnee farmer dies after illness
John Shupp a Shawnee township farmer died Sunday at his Rob Roy area home after a recent bowel operation proved unsuccessful. Born in Germany on March 21 1856 he immigrated to the United States and lived in the area for many years. Survived by his wife a son Albert and two daughters Caroline and Lena Heddrick four grandchildren one son Lena was killed in Lima four years ago Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9 am from St Frances Xavier Catholic church in Attica.
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John Shupp
Shawnee Township
Rob Roy
Shupp
Germany
America
Albert Shupp
Caroline Shupp
Lena Heddrick
Williamsport
Lena
Lima
Ohio
St. Frances Xavier Catholic
Attica
City Council postpones Fifth Street improvement
City Council delayed further action on the Fifth Street improvement to February 28 1921 after a meeting attended by many citizens. The council followed the mayor’s suggestion and the delay pleased the majority, avoiding indefinite postponement.
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Fifth Street
Good Humor Club Christmas Meeting and Santa Visit
The Good Humor Club gathered at Mrs Steely's home with Mrs John Graham for a Christmas tree exchange and a goose supper. Members planned a City Hall Santa visit on December 23 at 7 30 p m for ticket holders and children to receive presents.
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Steely
John Graham
Good Humor Club
City Hall
Santa
Mrs McCoy Improves Slowly After Stroke
Mrs. John McCoy who suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago is improving very slowly.
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John McCoy
Car and Horse and Buggy Collision at Market and Fourth
At noon last Saturday a roadster driven by Miss Qblinger of Wabash township collided with a horse and buggy driven by Tom Graham at the Fourth and Market crossing. The horse veered into the car center causing the buggy to overturn and Tom to land on the pavement. No serious injuries were reported though both vehicles sustained damage.
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Oakland
Miss Qblinger
Wabash Township
Tom Graham
Fourth and
Market Streets
Market Street
Fourth Street
Tom
Farm Accident Leaves Fred Layton With Eye Injury
While shucking corn on his east of the city farm Fred Layton jabbed a cornstock into his left eye. He was treated by Dr. Spinning then by Dr. Koontz who removed a quarter inch piece of stock. The outer coat was damaged but sight remains intact and he hopes to recover fully.
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Fred Layton
Spinning
Fred
Will
Death of Jack Frost in Yeddo Home
Jack Frost retired business man of Yeddo dies suddenly Monday from heart disease. He moved from Indianapolis, ran a store there, then worked in real estate. He married Mary Sires, a prominent local woman, and is survived by his widow.
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Jack Frost
Yeddo
Indianapolis
Mary Sires
Local residents visit and shop in nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Frank Clem of Danville and Mr and Mrs George Allen of Cates shared Sunday with John Allen. Mrs Oscar Abernathy and child spent last week with her parents in Danville. Pearl Allen and wife visited Veedersburg Sunday evening. Will Rogers shopped in Veedersburg Tuesday. Howard Shaffer of Covington visited Sunday. Dora Barker and sons visited George Rennick. Mrs John Bantz visiting daughter in Wisconsin. Mabel Hawkins and Pearl Bantz shopped in Danville Thursday. Harrison Abernathy of Cates bought fur Friday. Will Young of Coal Creek aided McCann with tobacco Wednesday. George Hawkins and son visited Newton Shell. Mrs John Allan called on Homer Hawkins. Lee Rennick visited Willard and Ralph Poole Sunday. Frank Allen returned home after husking corn. Frank Rogers and family visited his parents Sunday. Paul Keller was in Veedersburg Friday. Mrs Bart Donaldson shopped in Covington Saturday.
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Pearl Allen
Veedersburg
Will Rogers
Howard Shaffer
Covington
Dora Barker
George Rennick
John Bantz
Wisconsin
Mabel Hawkins
Pearl Bantz
Danville
Harrison Abernathy
Cates
Will Young
Coal Creek
Ed. McCann
George Hawkins
Newton Shell
John Allan
Homer Hawkins
Lee Rennick
Willard
Ralph Poole
Frank Allen
John Price
Frank Rogers
Paul Keller
J. M. Conover Stricken Saturday in Covington
J M Conover, aged about 84, suffered a paralysis episode in the Covington office of Livengood and Livengood on a business visit Saturday. Dr Aldridge diagnosed paralysis and he was taken home to Wabash township by Kerr ambulance. Recovery hopes are cautious as his condition remains serious and slow. He is a respected Wabash citizen living with his son Mofford on a nearby farm.
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John M. Conover
Mitch’ Conover
Covington
Livengood
Forest Livengood
Conover
Dr.Aldridge
Kerr
Wabash Township
Mofford
Court House News Licenses to Wed In December Prolific List
During the first two weeks of December licenses to wed were issued to Marsh all Farr and Clara Keller. Clifford Kesling and Geneva Van Reed. Floyd Cummings and Susie Mae Kesot. Grady McLean and Kathryn Maria Marlatt. Leonard Donald Smith and Eva Marie Crane. Delbert A. Darey and Anna Edith Haas. Lloyd Spry and Pauline Wolf. John Crister and Clara Florence Robbins. Russell Redenbaugh and Theo Allen. Mont Dixon and Maymie McDaniel. Virgil Forest Hamm and Alta Frances Haas. Mart Kimbrell and Florence Ke Pittser. Forest E. Livengood and Alta M. Koontz. A baby boy named Eugene Franklin was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaTourette. divorce suit filed by Mary E. Hegley against John Hegley.
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Marshall Farr
Farmer
Kingman
Clara Keller
Mr. Comfort
W. R. Massey
Clifford Kesling
Williamsport
Geneva van Reed
Independence
W. F. Hoot
Floyd Cummings
Moulder
Danville
Ill
Susie Mae Kesot
Hillsboro
Grady McLean
Jenne
van Buren Township
Kathryn Maria Marlatt
Attica
W. M. Neeley
Leonard Donald Smith
Expressman
East Chicago
Eva Marie Crane
Telephone Girl
Delbert A. Darey
Millcreek Township
Theo Allen
Domestic
Mont Dixon
Warren County
Maymie McDaniel
Taylorville
Osborn
Virgil Forest Hamm
Barber
Crawfordsville
Alta Frances Haas
Mart Kimbrell
Wingate
Florence KE
Pittser
Forest E. Livengood
Covington
Alta M. Koontz
Stewardson
Coffee Deals At Shuler's Offer 25 Cents A Pound
Shuler's promotes coffee at 25 cents per pound in a period-appropriate ad. The offer highlights low price to attract customers and drive store traffic.
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Shuler’s
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John Allen
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William Moore
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J. M. Conover
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Eugene Franklin
Latourette
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Gessie
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A. T. Livengood
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