County Holds Special Meeting on County Investigation
Fountain county residents packed the auditor’s office for a special Monday session of the Advisory Board to decide funding for the county investigation. Speakers defended the inquiry, demanded full disclosure of records, and backed advancing the contract with Martin for continued scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Board of County Commissioners
Covington
Board of Commissioners
J.C. Claypool
J. M. Martin
Schuyler LaTourette
Wabash
Sampson Reed
Auditor's Office
Mr. Martin
Isaac Houpt
Reed
Dr. Rowland
Julan Martin
Martin
Council
Tiicey
Harry Glascock
O. B. Ratcliff
Banks Hendricke
Resulu
Tim
My. Battin
Death of John Phillips in North Fifth Street home
John Phillips aged 52 died at his residence on North Fifth Street Monday morning after a long illness from consumption. Funeral services led by Rev. Harvey at 10 a.m. Wednesday followed by burial in Steely cemetery near Bend church. The family receives widespread sympathy. Spence, smith & Spence announce February White Sale with discounts on linens and other white goods.
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John Phillips
North Fifth Street
Harvey
Steely
Bend Church
Spence, Smith & Spence
Dr Harry to Speak at Covington Methodist Church
The Civic League of Covington invites all to hear Dr Harry next Sunday evening at the Methodist church. This inaugural meeting is free and features special male quartet music. The event aims to inform and engage the community about health matters.
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Harry
Methodist Church
Civic League of
Covington
Birthday Party for Miss Irene Richeson Celebrated
A birthday party for Irene Richeson, daughter of a Wabash operator, attracted 25 to 30 guests including two teachers. The evening featured music games and a drawing contest with Helen Peters winning first prize and Fiora Evans the booby prize. Candlelit dining with twelve tapers marked each added year of Irene’s happiness before guests went home.
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Irene Richeson
Helen Peters
Fiora Evans
Irene
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Madden This Week
The clerk issued marriage licenses during the past week including Houston Keller and Jeanette Haysen Bert H Brown and Deckard Ervin and Ivia Cadwallader.
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Clerk Madden
Hston Keller
Jeanette Haysen
Bert
H. Brown
Sale
Heasleman Family Plans Indiana Move
John Heasleman and his family arrived Wednesday morning from Missouri and will establish their future home in Indiana.
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John Heasleman
Missouri
Indiana
Popular Young People Wed in St. Joseph's Church
Miss Ina Newall Cadwallader and Samuel Mack Irwin Jr., county treasurer, married at St. Joseph's church in a formal ceremony attended by about 150 relatives and friends. The couple plan a ten day Eastbound honeymoon after a luncheon at Mrs. John Guscock's home.
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Ina Newall Cadwallader
Netta Cadwallader
Samuel Mack Irwin, Jr
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Schmidt
Osear Kerr
Fred Sumner
de’Hardelot
John Guscock
Fifth Street
Irvin
Hardy Sanger
J. W. Gookings
Osboro
Wm. Madigan
Alphonse Irvin
W. T. Ross
R. D. Gookins
Joe Irvin
John Meeker
Mary Biddy
Mable
Marie Madigan
John Madigan
Lewis Irvin
Horse and Mule Sale Largest Ever Held in Local Region
Kerr and Dunlap conducted a horse and mule sale at the McMahon feed barn in this city last Thursday. Buyers from neighboring states attended as stock sold rapidly at good prices, totaling 10610 dollars in proceeds. A few outside entries remained unsold, but all stock from the managers sold. The effort earned praise for the boys' enterprise.
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Kerr & Dunlap
McMahon Feed Barn
Groundhog Sign Hints Six More Weeks of Winter
The piece notes groundhog lore with a shadow sighting on the designated day February 2. It states that morning was not favorable but the sun appeared before noon and shone into the afternoon. The current week suggests the sign may hold meaning.
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Hog
Ground
Wes
William W Luke dies after brain tumor long illness
William W Luke died at 8 30 am last Friday after a year of ill health and a brain tumor. He was born February 27 1849 southeast of the city, served four years as county treasurer, and was a respected farmer resident, husband of Miranda Rowland, with four children. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev Henson and Rev Orton. Interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery with large attendance. See D C Boggs of Williamsport for farm loans.
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William W. Luke
Indianapolis
W. W. Luke
Homer Oboro
Peter and
Eizabeth Luke
Kentucky
Osborn
Rowland
Luke
Order of Red Men
Miranda Rowland
Old Chambersburg
Aseba Sewell
Anna Fish
Luther Martin
Mt. Hope Cemetery
The Secret of a Long Life Sermon at Methodist Church
The Methodist church announces next Sunday's service will feature a sermon titled The secret of a Long Life. A male quartet will assist with songs. Covington visitors and strangers are welcome with services at 10 45 and Sabbath School at 9 30.
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Covington
Muslin Underwear Featured in February White Sale
Muslin underwear will be a special feature during the February White Sale announced by Spence.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
Rebuild Planned for Williamsport Courthouse
Warren county council met last Monday and authorized rebuilding the Williamsport courthouse. An appropriation covers record copying, debris clearing, and plans and specifications. The commission has let part of the contracts. the Attica Ledger had reported a county seat fight that did not materialize.
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Warren County
Williamsport
Fgnt
Attica Ledger
East men unveil New Designs in monuments for E M Board
Monuments with new designs are presented by exhibitors from the East to the E M Board as The Home Dealer reports on forthcoming offerings and display plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Board
the Home Dealer
Timber loss feared along Sugar Creek hills in Montgomery Co
Cayuga Herald notes concern over the sale and planned cutting of timber on hills along Turkey Run and Sugar Creek in Montgomery County Indiana. The Deer Run area including The Narrows Dev i s Back Bone Pine Hill and Bloomingdale Glens would lose scenery if timber is removed, prompting hopes for preservation efforts to keep the sites attractive.
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Turkey Run
Sugar Creek
Montgomery County
Narrows
Devi
Pine Hill
Bloomingdale Glens
Indiana
Cayuga Herald
Record of the Wabash River rises since 1829
Editor Hearld presents a river rise chronology for the Wabash with figures showing elevations above low water mark. Notable heights include 83 feet in 1844, 35 feet in 15x, 33 feet in 1875 and 1854, and 3 feet below high water in January 1907, from Waterman Indiana.
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Hearld
Wabash River
Henxky Dowdell
Waterman, Ind
February Circuit Court Opens with Jury Drawn
The February term of the circuit court convened Monday. The grand jury will not be called. The petit jury includes Squire E. Rusk Cain Jacob Zackmire Mill Creek Joseph H Denson Troy Bavin Dodson Fulton Gorges Stockdale Jackson ohn S Poilpott Mill Creek Rogalss Richland 8 Cath Bal Detis Wm H Thompson Troy Walter Calvert Logan February White Sale runs Saturday the 9th to 16th Spence Smith Spence.
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Circuit Court
Squire E. Rusk
Cain Jacob Zackmire
Mill Creek
Joseph H Denson
Troy Bavin
Dodson
Fulton Gorges
Stockdale
Jackson
Ohn
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County Council
J. M. Teegarden
Speope
Comasissioners
Ang
Wm. Dice
State Board of Health
Irwin-Cadwallader
D. C. Boggs
Williama Port
Turkey
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