Wallace County Wins Hillsboro Basketball Championship
Wallace high school captured the Fountain county title at Hillsboro by defeating Covington 21 to 16 in the final. Attica, Newtown, Wallace, and Hillsboro advanced from the morning session with 800+ fans present for the championship rounds. Covington led early after half but Wallace tightened defense to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Covington
Veedersburg
Marlatt
Brian Zool Berry
Gouards
Worls
Arter
Little
Miller
McCann
Randolph
A Marlatt
enals—MccCann
Moser
Wallace
Hallett
Bryant
Myers
McKee
Wason
Janeway
Washington's Birthday Feast Committees Named 1923
Appointment lists reveal committees for the Washington's Birthday feast to be held on February 22, 1923. Reception Entertainment Program Decoration and Refreshment groups include named members across several local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar Kerr
James W. Aldridge
Guy Faust
Ralph Sheler
Logan Ward
N. C. Auter
M. Mayer
O. S. Jones
L. P. Little
J. T. Redman
O. G. Hay
G. D. Snoddy
C. C. Clifton
O. K. Wiandt
James Parrott
Decoraton
George Port
E. M. Board
Ben Cox
Russell Redden
W. _ Adkins
Chas. Denton
James Murray
O. D. Redden
John Hawkins
Tilt Purfeerst
Ed Osborn
David Wolfe
Attorney Dice Trials Case in Indianapolis
Attorney C. W. Dice of Nebeker and Dice spent most of the week in Indianapolis conducting a trial of a major case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dice
Law Frm
Nebeker and
John Howard Dies at 76 in Sterling After Illness
John Howard, 76, died at his Sterling home after several months with tuberculosis. A Warren County native, he lived in Merlett and Veedersburg before settling in Sterling 21 years ago. Survived by wife Linda and 7 children, funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with burial at Rockfield Cemetery. Dr George W. Howard of Alvin, Illinois, is a brother.
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John Howard
Sterling
Howard
Warren County
Merlett
Linda Stephens
Veedersburg
W. O. Butts
Harry Bruner
Roy Mallory
William
Charles
Walter
Waru
George W. Howard
Alvin, Ill
Rockfield Cemetery
Fool's Paradise at Lyric Show Sets Wild Animal Record
Cecil B DeMille’s Fool’s Paradise opens at the Lyric for two days starting Monday. The Paramount picture features four footed beasts birds and reptiles across scenes from the Mexican border to Siam including peacocks monkeys snakes crocodiles and a temple scene with blue cobras. Cast includes Dorothy Dalton Mildred Harris Conrad Nagel Theodorus Kosloff John Davidson Julia Faye and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Lyric Theatre
Siam
Musu
de Mille
Sian
Dorothy Dalton
Midred Harris
Conrad Nagel
Theodusr? Kosloff
John Davidson
Julia Faye
Real estate transfers recorded by County Recorder
A list of transfers shows multiple parcels with buyers and sellers in towns such as Attica Veedersburg Mellott and Covington. Notable entries include Mary R Evans and James Evans Lot 12 Yeddo for 50, John Carlson to Nettie O Conne Lot 27 Attica for 1200, and Charles E Smith to William A Weeks 40 acres Champaign County for 600.00.
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Compton
Mary R. Evans
James Evans
Yeddo
John O. Carlson
Nettie O’connelot
Prospect Add
Attica
Maryetta Beck
Wm. A. Weeks
Isa M. McMahon
Charles E. Massey
Pratt
City of
Covington
Albert R. Cobb
Lyda E. Martin
Fountain County
Nancy Catherine Dawson
Ma.ford Dawson
Orginal
Veedersburg
Charles E. Smith
William A. Weeks
Champaign County
Bertha R. Colvert
Kooch Wilson
J. S. Naves Smith
J. S. Nave’s Smith
William Lucas
Albert J. Gossett
William Luca
Sterling
Emma V. Whitford
Manford
Richardson
Fountain Co
John L. Osborn
Ivy J. Culver
Keeling
Ida E. Connell
van Johny
Andrew J. Williams
Hillsboro
Guy Hendrix Improves After Illness
Guy Hendrix, once very ill, is reported to be better now. The notice notes his recent health improvement and ongoing care at home.
Maupin Wright Case Ends In Settlement Before Verdict
In Danville Illinois on February 3 the Maupin family and Roy Wright reached a settlement just before jurors were chosen in Maupin versus Wright. The suit sought 10000 for the death of Hazel Alice Maupin, struck by Wright’s auto on December 11. The agreement provides 1500 to the Maupins and all expenses paid by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Maupin
Wright
Circuit Court
Lee R. Maupin
Roy Wright
Hillsbos
Ind
Hazel Alice Maupin
Maupins
Fountain County
Billy Wright
Young Wright
Hastings and Hunt Offer Full Drug and Jewelry Services
After acquiring Belles Drug Store Hastings and Hunt announce an accredited pharmacist and drug man, assuring customers of secure service. The jewelry and repair shop is consolidated, ready to handle work and needs with the same efficiency as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Drug
Hastings & Hunt
Civil War Veteran Dies After Long Life in Ohio and Williamsport
The obituary notes the death of Bart aged about 72? years, born January 19 1840 in Middle Township Maryland, later living in Ohio and Williamsport. Survived by relatives Slaughter Harbaugh and Thomas, a newspaper writer, and nephew Albert. Served in Ohio volunteers during the Civil War. Funeral held Sunday at the Presbyterian church led by Rev Rankd.
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Ebay
Presbyterien
B. Rankd
Dies Bart
Middetonryland
Jal
Caroline Ho
Ohio
Asa
Williamsport
Attiga
Ace
Ini
Slaughter
Tike Harbaugh
Choors
Thomas
South Ohio
Albert
Ishio Volunteers
Covington Beats Newtown In Close Basketball Game
Covington defeated Newtown 17 to 7 at halftime and extended the lead in the second half as Covington's team outpaced the Newtown players. The report notes Newtown's fast defense and lists several local residents attending or involved in ceremonies.
Commissioners Economize On County Offices
The county commissioners cut salaries in clerk hire for the clerk auditor and county superintendent offices by half amid a rebalance of budget and workload. The piece questions why such savings were not made earlier and argues against partisan favoritism while urging transparency for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messers Newlin and
McKinney
Income Tax Help Visit in Covington
Collector of Internal Revenue announces free help for income tax returns at the Recorders office in Covington on February 12 and 13. Deputy Collector E W Hart assures aid to any resident needing assistance with their 192% income tax filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bert Thurma
Internal Revenue I
Wilbe
Covington
Recorders Office
E. W. Hart
Bankrupt sale at Darnell Variety Store continues
Trustee L. P. Little announces further reduced prices on Friday morning as two thirds of stock sell out. Three 8 ft show cases and a cash register are also to be disposed of. Bargains run while stocks last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnell
L. P. Little
Local social notes and illnesses from the week
Wm. Ryan of Indianapolis visited here for a few days last week. Mrs. R. B. Kern and Mrs. David Talbert are ill at home. Many residents like Horace Payton and W. N. White suffer grippe. Glenwood Madden, Col A. G. Madden, and A. G. Huff transacted business locally. Mis Josephine Livengood spent the weekend with her parents in town. Rev. Kern spoke at Stone Bluff on Americanism. William Joseph, a Lebanon pharmacist, is the subject of a local note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ryan
Indianapolis
Josephine Livengood
A. T. Livengood
Kern
Stone Bluff
Otterbeing Brotherhood
William Joseph
Lebanon
Hunt Drug Store
Joseph
Aged Fountain Lady Martha Park Dies at 79
Mrs. Martha A. Park aged 79 died at her daughter Mrs. John Hannon’s Fountain home early Wednesday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Fountain church at 2 p m today with interment in Fountain cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Park
John Hannon
Fountain
Fountain Cemetery
Woman's Club Holds Annual Banquet and Debate
The Woman's Club of this city held its annual banquet with a feast served by the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church. After toasts by Mrs. H. G. Peyton Mrs. W. Coffing and Mrs. Ada Rogers the group debated whether the Modern Girl is more useful than her Grandmother with the negative winning the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
M. E. Church
H. G. Peyton
W. 2. Coffing
Ada Rogers
Bell Bilsland
Mary R. Dunlap
John R. Martin
S Lambright
Callie Adamson
Body of Lieut Rupert Julian En Route Home
The body of Lieut Rupert Julian killed in a Honolulu airplane crash near Schelfield barracks is en route to Williamsport. Telegraphic reports say the body left Soukel field on Saturday and will take about 12 days to arrive. Funeral plans include a military burial, with a possible Chanute field salute, in Williamsport.
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Rupert Julian
Schelfield Barracks
Honolulu
Williamsport
Soukelfield Barracks
Chanute
Rupert
Isaac Julian
Benson
Indianapolis
Local notes and upcoming attractions in Covington area
Wilmer Shafer of Williamswert transacted business here Wednesday. Lon Chaney in Ace of Hearts at Lyric Tonight. Hene Fleming of Danville attended to court interests here Tuesday. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church to host a food exchange Saturday. George Galloway of Bear Creek area here Wednesday. he’s been ill with the gripe. For sale Simplexity incubator 100 egg capacity in excellent condition. Orlando Handy of Williamsport advertised big stock sale for February 16. Fool's Paradise Lavishi at Lyric Monday and Tuesday. Rumors of K K K groups in Kingman Hallboro Veedersburg Attica Williamsport and West Lebanon. Covington rumor of ~300 members. E M Board the Monument Man returned from Wisconsin last Friday. praised local quarry stock. Mont Tanner and mother Bonnell of Rankin Ill, with C Sears, visiting Covington en route to Detroit for new home. Buck Jones in The Foot Light Ranger at the Lyric Saturday.
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Mont Tanner
Bonnell
Rankin, Ill
C. Sears
Covington
Detroit
F G Myrick to Lecture on America's New Sunrise
The Rev F G Myrick of Mario will deliver an address on Americas New Sunrise at Perrysville Opera House on Saturday evening February 10 1923. Everyone cordially invited under the auspices of the West Liberty church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Myrick
Mario
Opera House
Perrysville
West Liberty Church
Anniversary Dance at K of P Hall Feb 19 1923
An old fashion dance will be held at the K of P Hall in this city on Monday evening February 19 1923 to mark the anniversary of the order. The public is invited.
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K of P
Local Businessman John Bantz Active Last Saturday
Mrs. J. T. Redman who has been very ill is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bantz
J. T. Redman
Offenders Named in Series of Prohibition Raids
Deputy officers W. H. Crow and I. A. Horrer with Sheriff Songe arrested Roy Casur of North Wabash township for operating a still. Two boilers and a coil were found used for white mule with claims of sales to Danville. Casur pleads not guilty. bond set for February 28 hearing. Roy Livengood near Wallace also found with a still. bond posted for March 7 admitting forthcoming strong evidence. Several other county premises were searched with no arrests. campaign against bootleggers announced.
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W. H. Crow
I. A. Horrer
Terre Haute
Songe
Wee Zy
Roy Casur
North Wabash Township
Danville
Casey
George Can Handle Property, Jury Rules
James' Ceo ore, formerly a resident of Chanegu county, was deemed competent to manage his property by a circuit court jury on Monday. He owns a 1619 acre farm near Tolono and has lived in Covington for over a year. One child sought a conservator, but George testified effectively in his own defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Ore
Chanegu County
George
Tolono
Covington
Geoure
Champaign Daily News
County Short Course At Wallace Promises Free Admission
Farmers Short Course set for February 23 and 29 at Wallace with committees completing arrangements. Prof Christie on Friday evening as a strong speaker. Poultry by L F E Jones. Soils and Crops by W A Ostrander and Miss Flaninghan for ladies instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Christie Oni
L. FE. Jones
W. A. Ostrander
Miss Flaninghan
Fool's Paradise highlighted in DeMille film disputes
Cecil B. DeMille film Fool's Paradise is cited amid local notes as C. F. Lowe challenges a claim about the pic. Other items include T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co. receiving a carload of implements, Frank Smith buying spring goods in Indianapolis, and Mrs. Fred Griffith confined by grippe. Elmer Marsh recovered from illness. Fleming estate case progresses with Bert Fleming named trustee. court in Attica cites a damage suit over a collision in Indianapolis, jury rules for Isaac Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Judy
Attica
Indianapolis
Judy
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Miler
Oral W. Graham
Stanley C. Graham
Guy Hendrix
Gngton
Covington High School
Newtown
Pgame
Covington Boys
H. Newtown
Ticens
S ‘Clerk
Emma Gott
Mellott
C. C. Wert
Orville Trent
Melvina R. Blogg
Wm. B. P. Samuels
Emma L. Dent
Chicago
Charles Thrackmorton
Rantoms
Opal B. Maines
Justice Glover
R. B. Kern
Glenwood Madden of
Cates
Peter Cossey
Gessie
David Talbert
Mrs. Horace Payton
Grippe
Col
A. G. Madden of
Lou Dunlap
A. G. Huff
The
Mellett Bank
Woman's Club
Wilmer Shafer
Williamswert
Lon Chaney
Hene Fleming
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Chamber of Commerce
George Galloway
Bear Creek
Orlando Handy
Mr Handy
Kingman
Hallboro
West Lebanon
E. M
Wisconsin
Norway
Sweden
South Side Square
Buck Jones
the Foot
Light Ranger
the Lyric
Roy Casey
Wabash
Roy Livengood
Jackson
C. F. Lowe
T. ‘H. McGeorge Jr. Co
Frank Smith
Smith & Kreusch
Fred Griffith
Elmer Marsh
Fleming
Bert Fleming
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