James Nebeker Hospitalized for Arm Surgery
James Nebeker living north of the city was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Danville on Monday forenoon for preparation for an operation on his right arm. The wrist problem has troubled him for months and amputation was once considered, though the situation now seems to focus on wrist-area treatment amid prior medical hopes and recent activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nebeker
St. Elizabeh’s Hospital
Danville
Willian
Farm Accounting School at Hillsboro
A farm accounting school will be held by Mr. Robertson at Hillsboro in the school building starting January 5 at 10 00 am. Purdue University publishes an official Farm Accounts Book recognized by the Internal Revenue Department for use in income tax reports. On January 6 Farmer McMahon will conduct a large public sale at his farm with a substantial amount of corn. Lante halada to attend the school. L E McKinzie Co Agri Ast
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Hillsboro
Purdue University
Department of Internal Revenue
McMahon
Lante Halada
L. E. McKinzie, Co. Agri
Florence I Phillips dies after long illness at 65
Mrs Florence India Phillips wife of the late John Phillips died at her home in the northeastern part of town after a long illness from cancer. She was 65 years old and was born near to William and Louisa Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence India Phillips
John Phillips
William and
Louisa Miles
Annual Fountain County Corn Show at Newtown
The Fountain County Corn Show was held at Newtown on Monday and Tuesday December 20 and 21. The event compared in size with last year while the corn quality was better. Eighty six entries were made across several classes with Class 1 featuring ten ears of white corn and six entries, all from Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Newtown
Cain
Local Obituary and Show Results Presented
Obituary notes Mrs. CAIAVAN with survivors including four daughters and numerous relatives. funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday from the home, Rev. Kern officiating. Interment Steely cemetery. Also detailed are results from an extensive show with top placings by W. J. Alrey, E. E. Wilson, and others across multiple classes, plus sponsors from Covington Attica Kingman and local banks and firms.
Senator Watson Indisposed Amid Campaign Strain
Senator Jim Watson is under care of several physicians in Washington due to a strenuous year of campaigning. He insists he is not a lame duck and says the machinery will soon run smoothly with adjustments, enabling him to resume his usual hard work. Indiana friends hope for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Watson
Washington
Jim
Indiana
DIES AT KINGMAN LONGTIME RESIDENT JOSEPH DILLMAN
Joseph Dillman a 93 year old West Lebanon resident died Wednesday at his daughter's home in Kingman at 11 o clock He had spent fifty years in Warren county The body was taken to West Lebanon for a 1 o'clock Methodist church funeral and burial in West Lebanon Cemetery He is survived by three daughters Mrs Margaret Wysong Marshfield Mrs John Long Kingman and another daughter living in Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dillman
West Lebanon
Kingman
Wenesday
Dillman
Warren County
Ceme
Tery
Margaret Wysong
Marshfield
John Long
Missouri
State Line City gaming house raid leads to fines
Sheriff Stewart visited a barber shop run by Seymour Palmer last week on gaming charges. Palmer and several men were taken to Williamsport, appeared before Judge Berry, pleaded guilty, and were fined. The raid yielded over 150 dollars for Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line City
Stewart
Christmas Sunday School Services Thrill Local Churches
Christmas Sunday school services at the area churches drew full attendance with children and adults joining in the festive programs. Each church offered an appropriate program with treats and Santa distributing gifts to attendees.
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Santa
Mellott Corn Show Awards At Mellott School
The Mellott annual corn show honored yellow corn with Lucile Davidson first and Edwin Davidson second. White corn first went to Elizabeth Ogle with high school boys taking second. Fred Balin of Newtown served as judge.
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Mellott
Lucile Davidson
Edwin Davidson
Elizabeth Ogle
Fred Balin
Newtown
Barn Fire Destroys Roberts Farm Supplies in Davis
A barn on the Roberts farm in Davis township burned last week. Joe Roberts occupied the property. Hay and corn inside were destroyed. Authorities believe a lantern left burning caused the blaze. The old structure had no insurance on the building, contents insured for $100.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Davis Township
Joe Roberts
Eastern Star Lodge Social At Armory Hall
The Star Social reports the Eastern Star Lodge held a Wednesday night social at Armory Hall with twenty-five cent admission and a light lunch. Anagrams cards and dancing entertained attendees while others socialized. Proceeds fund dish purchases for the lodge room. Attendance was fairly good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Armory Hall
Death of Fannie Ritchey Caruth in Danville Illinois
Mrs. Fannie Ritchey Caruth died at her Danville home on December 25 after a yearlong cancer illness. She was 40 and survived by her mother husband and several relatives. Funeral services were in Danville and interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery. She was born in Covington August 5 1880 and married Jacob Caruth on April 12 1917, later joining the A M E church in Danville.
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Fannie
Ms. Caruth
Danville
Ill
Kern
Jackson
Allen A. M. E
Church of
Mt Hope Cemetery
Fannie M. Richey
Marlin
Malinda Ritchey
Covington
Jacob Caruth
M. E. Church
A. M. E. Church
Warren County Tax Levy Increases Next Year
Tax levies shown per $100 of property in Warren County rise compared with last year. The figures detail how much residents will owe on taxable property, reflecting changes across various districts and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Christmas Tree Given by Good Humor Club at City Hall
The Christmas tree and treats distributed by the Good Humor club at City Hall last week brought joy to many less fortunate children. The club of ladies is commended for their generous effort and thoughtful planning.
Smith to Retire as Shawnee County Commissioner After Six Years
Commissioner Mark O. Smith of Shawnee retires after six years and three terms. Ed Small of Logan township wins the January 1st succession after last November's election. Smith paid two years’ subscription at the Republican office and said he will devote himself to his Shawnee township farm. The notice praises his peacemaker role and calls him a reasonable citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark O. Smith
Shawnee
Ed. Small
Logan Township
Smith
Shawnee Township
A Christmas Dinner at Zeph Fulton Home
A large Christmas dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zeph Fulton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Crippin of Veedersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Arnet Haupt and Elizabeth of Bismark Illinois, Frank Fulton and Faith of Attica, Milton Berry and Mae of Crawfordsville, Fern Berry and Mary Berry of Waynetown, Ed Fulton of Danville Illinois, Nannie Rickets and Pearl of Marshfield, and Walter Fulton’s family. They planned to dine again next Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeph Fulton
Dave Crippin
Veedersboro
Arnet Haupt
Elizabeth
Bismark
Frank Fulton
Faith
Attica
Milton Berry
Mae
Crawfordsville
Fern Berry
Waynetown
Mary Berry
Ed Fulton
Danville, Ill
Nannie Rickets
Pearl
Marshfield
Walter Fulton
Grandpa
Grandma Fulton
Covington Businessman BREAKS Leg in Ice Fall
Will B. Coleman Covington businessman and school board member slipped on ice in front of the Mayer home area last Thursday and fractured both bones of his lower right leg. He was taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital where Dr Wert and Dr Hetfield set the limb. Coleman is reported as doing as well as could be expected. His wife Mrs Coleman is handling increased store duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will B. Coleman
Covington
Mayer Homestead
Coleman
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Wert
Hetfield
Court Monday at January term opens with light docket
The January term of the Circuit Court convenes next Monday with Judge QO. B. Ratcliff presiding. The docket is described as light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
QO. B. Ratcliff
Closing Up the Year’s Business
The County Council and County Commissioners held a special session to make additional appropriations and allowances to close the year, preparing for the annual report to be published in two leading county newspapers to inform the public how their money was spent.
The Howling Ten Hold Annual Banquet at Tremont Hotel
The Howling Ten held their annual banquet at the Tremont Hotel Sunday night. Members are young men formerly from the area and looked forward to these gatherings. Attendees included John B. Phelps Gary Indiana Ray Wingert Bloomington Indiana James J. Bright Indianapolis George J. Sullivan Danville Illinois Mick Coffing and Forest Livengood. Absent were Ferrell Williams Pittsburg Clinton Miles Schenectady Clifford Board Omaha and Harry Miles Tacoma.
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Howling Ten
Tremont Hotel
John B. Phelps
Gary
Ind
Ray Wingert
Bloomington
James J. Bright
Indianapolis
George J. Sullivan
Danville
Ill
Mick Coffing
Forest Livengood
Ferrel Williams
Pittsburg
Clinton Miles
Schenectady
N. Y
Clifford Board
Omaha
Neb
Harry Miles
Tacoma
Wash
Lyric Week Offers Strong Cast and Animal Comedy
A Lyric show with Tom Mix Bessie Barriscale Sessue Hayakawa and other favorites is praised as first class. Monday night features a comedy with trained baby collie dog chimpanzee pony and parrot.
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the Lyric
Tom Mix
Bessie Barriscale
Sessue Hayakawa
Lyric
Married at Court House in Highland Township
Claude M. Shute of Rileysburg wed Collie Hines of Gessie on December 21, 1920, at the Vermillion circuit court clerk's office. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Frank S. Dawson. Shute, 26, and Hines, 25, are children of local prominent residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude M. Shute
Rileysburg
Collie Hines
Gessie
Highland Township
Newport
Homer A. Fox
Vermillion Circuit Court
Frank 8. Dawson
Fruit gift from Wyse family delights local residents
Mrs. Cora Allen received a fine box of fruit from the Wyse family wintering in Miami Florida as a Christmas present. The box held two varieties of oranges grapefruit holly mistletoe and blooming flowers. Dr Spinning and family and the editor and wife enjoyed a liberal share of the fruit and the writer wishes for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Allen
Wyse
Miami
Fla
Tom
Death of Isaac N. Osborn Former Citizen
Relatives report the death of Isaac N. Osborn at his Cameron Missouri home after moving from the community years ago. Born January 15 1835 he was near 86 and a Civil War veteran. He was survived by children and siblings and interred in Cameron after funeral services at his home. He was a longtime friend of Henry Dicken and sent him the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac N. Osborn
Cameron
I. N. Osborn
William Osborn
Santa Rosa
California
Catharine Shideler
DeHaven
Adkins and Barkleys
Osborn
Henry Dicken
Mr. Osborn
Jurors Named for January Term of Circuit Court
The January term jurors are listed with grand jurors Frank Marlatt James H Brown Freeman Galloway Isaac Jones Charles Archer Samuel Hushaw and petit jurors Edwin W Martin Alva Hesler Miles A Ratcliff Joseph E Cory William D Britt Clint L Florey Guy Kerr James Thompson Charles J Hawkins Edward Gustus Charles Ramser Charles Coates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marlatt
Wabash
James H. Brown
Davis Township
Freeman Galloway
Troy Township
Isaac Jones
Logan Township
Charles Archer
Richland
Samuel Hushaw
Shawnee Township
Edwin W. Martin
Alva Hesler
Cain Township
Miles A. Ratcliff
Mill Creek
Joseph E. Cory
Jackson Township
William D. Britt
Clint L. Florey
Shawnee
Guy Kerr
Richland Township
James
Appointed Examiner Joins Pension Board in District
Dr. C. C. Wert was notified from Washington that he has been named an examining physician on the local Pension Board. The appointment arrived unsolicited and surprised the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wert
Washington
Pension Board
Esther Walker Mahan dies after short illness
Esther Walker Mahan, who visited her sister Helen Walker and brother C. W. Walker here last summer, died December 16 in New Ulysses Kansas after a brief illness. She was a devoted Methodist and cherished by friends across the region. Funeral services were held December 18. neither sibling could attend due to age and ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Walker Mahan
Helen Walker
C. W. Walker
New Ulysses
Kansas
New Year Greeting for 1921 Prosperity Ahead
A warm greeting wishes readers a happy and prosperous New Year for 1921, signaling optimism for better things to come in the new year.
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the Ringmaster
Ada Cates
O. S. Jones
Farm Accounting School
Florence I. Phillips
Caiavan
Icoo OD
John Weaver
Jack Schrever
Peoria
Harry Elenbereer
Mark Savage
Detroit
Dick Sheaks
This City
Wm. M. Moore
Hoopeston
Gaebriel E. Miles
Charles Bantz
J. O. Simmerman
Michigan City
Phillips
R. B. Kern
Steely
W. J. Alrey
Clarence Grenard
E. E. Wilson
Ed. Hinton
Davis
Daly Frazier
J. E. Wilson
G. E. McKinney
Fletcher Crane
van Buren
Carl Palin
Forrest Crumley
T. O. Davidson
W. J. Ulery
Paul Wilson
Fred Palin
Thurman Long
John Ellis
Paul Long
Raymond Williams
Chas Coats
Lucille Davidson
Clarence McClure
Kermit King
Paul Stockdale
Russell
Purdue
Covington—Citizens Bank
First National Bank, Fountain Trust Co., and
Covington Grain Co
Central National Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Attica Lumber Co
Jones Elevator Co
Stafford Elevator Co
J. Frank McDermond
Kingman—Citizens Bank
Hillsboro Bank
Hillsboro Elevator
Mellott & Richland Tp
Newtown Bank
B. E. Page
Mellott Bank
Crabb
Senator Watson
the Star Social
Fannie M. Ritchey
Warren
Washington Township
Pine Township
Mound Township
Steuben Township
Pike Township
Medina Township
Warren Township
Liberty Township
Adams Township
Njordan Township
Williamsport
Prairie Township
Kent Township
Pine Village
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