Statewide issue argued on County Agent law before judge
A constitutional dispute over the right to appoint a County Agent under a Vocational Educational Act was argued before Judge Schoonover. Twenty Fountain County residents sought a mandatory appropriation and appointment, while the County Council resisted, prompting a mandate petition and constitutional defenses from the county attorney and Nebeker. The court will decide if twenty residents can enforce the act against the council amid broader Indiana impact.
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Schoonover
Lucas Nebeker
A. T. Livenwood
W. E. Livengood
Fountain County
County Board of Education
Purdue University
A. T. Livengood
Indiana
United States
Possible Change of Venue in Bunyan Murder Case
The state case against Walter Bunyan of Waynetown for Arlie Stull's murder may be moved from Montgomery to Fountain county for witness convenience. If not moved, the trial would start in Crawfordsville on January 18, the anniversary of the Crumley wife murder trial in the Fourteen Circuit Court.
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Walter Bunyan
Waynetown
Arlie Stull
Fountain County
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville
Crumley
Fourtain
Fountain county backs Judge Lewis in Congress race
From many sections of the county comes word that Republicans strongly favor A. P. Lewis for Congress in the Ninth district. Fountain county claims a place on the ticket and views Judge Lewis as logical and eminently qualified to represent the people with eloquence and mastery. If he runs, Fountain county promises unprecedented support.
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A. P. Lewis
Fountain County
Judge Lewis
Congress
Lewis
Woolen Dress Goods in New Shades at J Loeb’s Stores
Woolen dress goods offered in handsome new shades and splendid quality at J Loeb's Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Courts Adjourn For 1913 Term Open 1914
The Warren and Fountain circuit courts adjourned Saturday with January 9 1914 set for the new term. Judge Schoonover disposed of about 100 civil cases this term and 200 remain. Fifteen new cases were filed last Thursday. Clerk Sanders says Fountain circuit business rose about 30 percent over prior years, promising a merry Christmas for lawyers.
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Warren
Fountain Circuit
Schoonover
Sanders
Fountain Circuit Court
Death of Mrs Anna Napier in Hillsboro
Mrs Anna Napier died Thursday night at her daughter’s home in Hillsboro after more than a year with stomach cancer. Her body returned to her old city home Friday and funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs H G Payton with interment in Mt Hope cemetery. She was born May 17 1844 aged 69 years 6 months and 24 days widow of James Napier Covington merchant. One and four buckle Rubber Arctics see M Schessey store
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Anna Napier
J. A. Wilt
Hillsboro
H. G. Payton
Mt. Hope
James Napier
Covington
Morrison Names Postmasters in County Amid Patronage Shakeup
Congress man Morrison recommended Frank McCoughtry of Attica and George P. Schwin to the Post Office department for postmaster roles in their towns. McCoughtry succeeds H. Martin at Attica on Feb 22, earning $2,300 yearly. Schwin to replace Boyd in Covington when his term ends Jan 20. The piece notes the changes shift patronage toward Democrats and outlines office expenses, staff needs, and local reaction.
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Morrison
Frank McCoughtry
Attica
George P. Schwin
Post Office Department
Washington
McCoughtry
H. ©. Martin
St. Valentines Day
Schwin
Boyd
Patton
Veedersburg
Charles K. Bright
N. G. Harlow
Frank Faust
the Leeder (Incorporated
Alva DeHaven
Modest Shesley
Covington Post
Death of Mrs John Hensleman in Manford Oregon
Telegram announces the death of Mrs John H Hensleman, age 51, at her home in Manford Oregon Tuesday evening. A longtime asthma sufferer, her passing is presumed due to the illness. The Hensleman family is well known locally and friends extend sympathy.
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Olliver Board
John H. Hensleman
Manford
Oregon
Overcoats at J. Loeb's Store Voted Best Value
The advertisement proclaims the newest and best overcoats at the lowest prices available at J. Loeb's Store, inviting shoppers to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb's
Floyd Dodge Wedding Invitations Published for Newtown Pair
Invitations issued last week announce the December 24 wedding of Miss Alice Floyd and Fern Dodge in Newtown at the bride's home. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Floyd. the groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dodge.
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Alice Floyd
Fern Dodge
Newtown
Lew Floyd
Oliver Dodge
Myers Wisher Levitations announce Decatur marriage
Myers Wisher Levitations issued the first of the week announce the marriage on Christmas evening in Decatur Illinois of Warren E. Myers and Miss Myra Wisher both highly respected in this city The groom is son of W H Myers of Yeddo and has worked at The Leader Miss Wisher is sister of Mrs S A Dickenson and has lived here for several years.
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Decatur, Ill
Warren E. Myers
Myra Wisher
W. H. Myers
Yeddo
The
Leader
Evangelistic Services Close at Baptist Church
Rev Evans conducted evangelistic services at the Baptist church for two weeks, attendance was good though few accessions were made. The meetings brought great benefit to the church and community, and Rev Evans departed for his home in California to spend Christmas. Ladies and Misses Furs at J Loebs Stores.
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Evans
The
Baptist Church
California
New Trial Denied in Briles Damages Case
Judge Berry denied a new trial in the Briles damage action filed in Warren circuit court. Mabel Briles had won $4,500 from Cyrus Briles, his wife, and Bernard for alienation of her husband's affections and for causing a final separation. The judgment was reduced to $3,700 by consent, with $800 already paid at divorce. Attorneys for both sides are preparing an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. outcome awaits higher court ruling.
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Judge Berry
Warren Circuit Court
Briles
Mabel Briles
Cyrus Briles
Bernard
Berry
O. P. Lewis
Geo. R. Leonard
Danville
E. F. McCabe
Williamsport
O. B. Ratcliff
W. E. Livengood
Stansburry & Billings
Supreme Courts
High Court
County wide rural mail carrier exam announced
A county wide rural mail carrier examination will be held in Veedersburg on January 10 1914 to fill a vacancy at Kingman Under the new post office plan any county resident may be appointed to a vacancy anywhere in the county The top scorer at Veedersburg gets the appointment while others who pass join a county wide waiting list and are placed by grade Republicans are warned of a large waiting list Miss Edna Doane has returned from Detroit to spend Christmas with her parents Christmas entertainments will be held by the M E and Bend Sunday schools on December 24
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Veedersburg
Kingman
Post Office Department
Veedersboro
Edna Doane
Detroit
Michigan
Board of County Commissioners
Fountain County
James Copeland
Fountain County Considers First County Highway Superintendent
The 1912 13 Democratic legislature creates a County Highway Superintendent post with two year terms and deputy support scaled to road miles. In Fountain County, one candidate James Copeland weighs accepting the role, noting limited pay and no expense funds while his experience argues for the appointment.
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Board of County Commissioners
May Be County Chairman
Elmer S Wilkey of Covington is the probable chairman of the Republican county central committee. A real estate dealer, he is popular with all party classes and his friends claim he can bring greater harmony to the party.
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Elmer 8S. Wilkey
Covington
Republican County Central Committee
Attica Tribune
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M. Schessey
Frank Macoughtry
George Schwin
DeHaven
Gene Ryan
John Hensleman
J. Loeb’s Stores
M. E
Bend Sunday School
Copeland
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