Hillsboro Farm Session Impresses Attendees With Timely Talks
A two day short course at Hillsboro showcased the Farmers Session featuring University lecturer K L, demonstrations in poultry hog cattle and household work. Attendees praised punctual schedules, noted the crowd packing the second day, and praised J Spandied hog and cat handling. Mrs Flaningham drew strong interest from ladies, prompting a county agent to consider a women’s two year program. Wm Wright chaired the local committee, delivering detailed organization, with a closing High School public play caping the event.
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Hillsboro
Prof. J
Schwab
Jiss Flaningham
Counco
Wm. Wright
Hillsspore
This .Com
Evry
Brew Councilman Special Meeting Sets City Course
A special city council meeting convenes to formalize the selection of a new councilman chosen to succeed LaFayette Pete. The appointment follows standards for filling the vacant seat and outlines potential impacts on committee assignments and city decisions.
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Sipecial
New Loan Firm Formed in Covington
A new company named The Troy Securities Company is organized in Covington to provide small loans on chattels and other security. Operations will begin from W. R. Massey & Son. The firm plans to serve many residents needing regular small loans to meet daily needs.
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Covington
Troy Securities Company
W. R. Massey & Son
Covigton
Rogers Park To Be Big Resort On Wabash River
Plans for Rogers Park call for a large rural summer resort on the Wabash river near the city. A 100 foot circular dance hall floor will be built inside a pavilion, bath houses are rising, and slides plus skid sleds will serve bathers with more improvements planned along the riverfront between Lovers Lane and the Wabash.
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Roger’s Park
Wabash River
Cuntry
Elizabeth Shoaf 91 Dies at Wallace Home
Elizabeth Shoaf aged 91 longtime Wallace resident died Monday morning at her son Dee Shoaf's home in Wallace. She was born January 1 1831 in Jackson township and lived there his entire life. Survived by three sons Dee Shoaf Dr Arista Shoaf Edger Shoaf and daughter Mrs Hugh McCary plus siblings. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in the Lutheran cemetery southeast of Wallace.
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Elizabeth Shoaf
Wallace
Dee Shoaf
Thomas and
Eva Shuler Livengood
Jackson Township
Jacob Shoaf
Arista Shoaf
Kokemy
Edger Shoaf
Kingman
Hugh McCary
Thomas R. Livengood
Waynetown
Alfred Livengood
Veteran Danville resident J O Kirkman dies in California
J O Kirkman a Civil War veteran and longtime Danville resident died in Los Angeles California after years of declining health. He had been ailing for about ten years and was recently hospitalized following a severe attack.
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J. O. Kirkman
Danville
Los Angeles
Calif
Republican call for square deal in May primary
The Republican declares no candidate endorsement for state, county, or township offices and urges a square deal for all nominees. It seeks leaders not bosses, insisting on honest organization and opposition to bossism to win in Fountain County.
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Manske
Fountain County
Republic
Republican Party
Springtime Birds Signal Seasonal Change
Fragments describe robin song and jay chirps amid frost as a distant noisy aircraft or pilot sound interrupts the scene. The text evokes a transition from winter to spring with natural imagery and distant aviation.
Oil Found at Perrysville in Sand at 1000 Feet
Tuesday reports from the well west of Perrysville indicate oil in small quantities in sand at about 1000 feet. The yield is not large but cheers the company and public, easing expected salt water intrusions, with further drilling toward Trenton rock to seek paying quantities.
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Perrysville
Trenton Rock
Maiden sermon by Aaron Cox at Baptist church draws large crowd
The Baptist church was crowded Sunday night for Aaron Cox's maiden sermon as he aims for the ministry. The young preacher spoke credibly with poise and self control, impressing the audience with sincerity and likely future strength in the Master's Vineyard.
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Baptist Church
Sudent Aaron Cox
High School
Daylight Robbery Near Cayuga Claims $210 from Farmer
Omer Thornton, a Cayuga farmer, was held up Tuesday morning about a mile and a half from Cayuga by a man in a masked Hick gun. Thornton lost $210 from the bank haul on his way to pay rent for a contracted farm. The robber fled in a Hupmobile with Illinois plates. no trace has been found.
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Omer Thornton
Cayuga
Thornton
Aged Covington Matron Sarah E McMahon Dies at 1140 North Fourth
Sarah E Backus McMahon longtime Covington resident died at home on North Fourth Street Friday night after two years of age related illness. She leaves sister Ella Meehan Indianapolis three sons John J W J E daughters Margaret Mia twelve grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at St Josephs Church Covington Monday 9:30 conducted by Father Moran with pallbearers sons and grandsons. Burial at St Joseph cemetery. Born Waterford Ireland February 14 1837 she came to Indianapolis 1853 married Timothy McMahon in 1861 then moved to Covington where she supported family of several grandchildren after husband death. She was a devout Catholic and a fixture in the community with many out of town mourners listed.
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Sarah E. McMahon
Covington
North Fourth Street
Ella Meehan
Indianapolis
P. J
John
J. W
Margaret
Mia
Charles Shephard
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Moran
St. Joseph
Sarah E. Backus McMahon
Waterford
Ireland
Jeremiah
Margaret Backus
Timothy McMahon
McMahon
Wabash
John Morris
Timothy Nolan
Joseph Sheahan
Barnard Sheahan
Jack Sheahan
Alice Ducat
Chicago
T. J. Ryan
Detroit
Michigan
T. Roberts
Ry Sullivan
Margarett
Terre Haute
Lena
Agnes Meehan
Elizabeth Baldwin
Kate Hickey
John O’brien
Jos
Frank McMahon
Fred Sumner
Darville Dr
John Madigan
James Sullivan
Veedersburg
McCoty School Temporarily Closes Over Scarlet Fever
The McCoty school in this township closed Tuesday at noon due to scarlet fever in the community. School will resume as soon as it can be safely done.
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McCoty
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