Prominent Kingman Citizen Stephen M. Myer dies
Stephen M. Myer a Fountain County native and longtime Kingman resident died at Lakeview hospital Danville last Thursday at 2 AM liver trouble. He served as county commissioner and on the Kingman school and town boards. Survived by widow son Frank and a married daughter of Greenfield. Funeral Sunday at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Moffett. Interment in the northwest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen M. Myer
Fountain County
Kingman
Lakeview
Danville
Myer
Frank Myer
Greenfield
C. M. Spencer
Christian Church
Moffett
Doctors Overworked As Epidemic Fu Reaches Peak
The doctors in this section report near constant 24 hour shifts as a severe fu epidemic worsens beyond previous years. In 25 years of reporting, the weekly death toll shown in this issue is unprecedented.
Celebrates 61st Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Evans
Mr Willem W. Evans and Mrs Evans, aged about 88 and near 86, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on February 7 with children and grandchildren at home and a sumptuous dinner. Both are fairly well preserved and hoped to enjoy more returns of their wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem W.evara
Chiiren
Sirs
Evans
Albert W. Graham War Veteran Dies at 81
Albert W. Graham, 81, died at his home south of town after a long illness. He enlisted in 1862 in the 68th Indiana Volunteers and served as a corporal through the Civil War, taking part in the Franklin battle and Sherman’s march to the sea. He married Lerilda Carwile in 1871 and is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs. James Yerkes, with many relatives. Funeral services were held at his home, with the Gold Fellows assisting at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Graham
Albert W. Graham
Wabash Township
Co. H. 68Rd
Indiana Volunteers
Franklin
Tenn
Sherman
Lerilda Carwile
Deceasers
James Yerkes
Stearnes and Prevo Acquitted in Covington Burglary Case
After a two day hearing before a Covington court, the State of Indiana v Clark Prevo and William Stearnes ended with a not guilty verdict after the jury’s quick 30 minute deliberation. The men were charged with burglarizing O G DeSelms jewelry shop and Frank Lauman’s Attica grocery. Attorney O S Jones defended, arguing entrapment by a local bootseer and that the visit aimed at cider purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
State of
Indiana
Clark Prevo
Wm. Stearnes
O. G. DeSelms
Frank Lauman
Attica
O. S. Jones
Jones
Death of Young Mother Mev Albert Galloway
Mrs. Galloway died Friday night at 11 730 at her Newtown home from complications after childbirth. She was formerly of Foster and moved to Newtown about a year ago when her husband opened a large garage there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Galloway
Newtown
Galloway
Foster
Ross Meharry Smail Dies at 30 in Pontiac Michigan
Ross Meharry Smail born March 4 1889 at Cissna Park Illinois adopted by Mr and Mrs David Smail. He worked as a printer in multiple Illinois towns and Pontiac Michigan where he fell ill with influenza and died of pneumonia at age 30 years 11 months and 1 day. He is survived by his wife Josephine Blaze his mother Mrs Elmer Harden his adopted parents and several half siblings. The funeral was conducted by Rev A L Tidrick at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Bess Meharry Smail
Pontiac
Michigan
J. A. Scott
David Smail
East Center Street
A. L. Tidrick
Mt. Hope
Ross Meharry
Wille Mehary
Cissna Park
Glll
Covington
Christian Church of
William B. Harden
Brazil
Josephine Blaze
Elmer Harden
Logan Harden
Indianapolis
Ralph
Alferd Harden
Clyde McHarry
Chas. Reed
Danville, Ill
Sherman Lewsader
Len Ludlow
This City
Moose Lodge
Clinton
Contention over publication of road notice in local papers
The Covington Republican editor opposes publishing a George Black road petition beyond Van Buren and Troy townships. Taxpayers argue notices should appear where the most readers exist, noting trustee notices must run in two papers, and questioning fairness in placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Republican
George Black
Attica
van Bu
Troy
Republican
van Buren Township
Covington
Veedersburge News
Brother's Funeral Sickness Claims Life of Laura, 63
Laura, 63, died while attending her brother's funeral in Chicago last week. Influenza was the suspected cause. She resided in Hillsboro. She is survived by a husband and one brother, William, who lives near Fountain. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev Kern officiating.
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Laura
Chicago
Hillsboro
William
Fountain
Kern
Wallace Whistler Improves After Illness in Attica Ward
Wallace Whistler of Covington, appointed census taker in Attica first ward, has been ill over a week at Ray Lincoln’s home. He is now convalescing, according to the Attica Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Whistler
Covington
Attica
Ray Lincoln
Covington Warrior Dies at National Soldier Home
John Be Menedew, 29, of Covington, the first Indiana World War soldier to die at the National Soldier's Home in Marion, died shortly after being admitted to the hospital after a brief illness following his draft service. He had been in ill health and arrived Monday to register papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BE. Menedew
Covington
Indiana
Marion
Menedew
Young Mother Dies Soon After Birth in Newtown
Joy at the arrival of a baby daughter for Albert Galloway in Newtown turned to sorrow when the mother died a week after birth. Mrs. Galloway, formerly Miss Ethel Lappe of Foster, passed after a brief illness. She leaves a husband, a three year old son, the newborn, and both families. Burial was at Osborn's Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Galloway
Newtown
Ethel Lappe
Zack Lape
Foster
Osborn’s Prairie
Firemen's Ball Planned at Armory Hall
Theo firemen announce a ball at Armory Hall on Tuesday evening February 17 with good music and an old fashioned dance. Proceeds fund needed fire department articles. Tickets available to all to support the boys.
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Theo
Armory Hall
Attica Bridge Contract Let
The Wabash river bridge at Attica was let to Standish and Allen of Chicago for 272540.31 dollars, below the earlier estimate by 10000 but with extras likely. Three bidders, county council approved a 282741 dollar appropriation. criticism arose over Republican handling and taxpayer impact ahead of local campaigns.
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Wabash River
Attica
Standish and Allen
Chicago
Inter
Mertin
Taxparere
Beekeepers of Fountain County Plan March Meeting
Beekeepers of Fountain County will meet in an all day session at Covington on March 3. C O Yost state apiary inspector will address the convention and a tour of all county bee yards will be planned. Frank N Wallace likely will attend and lectures will cover diseases hive management and honey production. The convention is free and open to the public.
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Fountain County
Covington
C. O. Yost
Division of
Etomology
State Conservation Department
Frank N. Wallace
Yost
Entomology
Jacob Yerkes Joins T. H. McGeeire Jr. Co.
Jacob Yerkes has accepted a position with T. H. McGeeire Jr. Co. He is well known for his public spirit and wide circle of friends.
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Jacob Yerkes
T. H. McGeeire Jr
Stansbury Rules On Assessors
Eli Stansbury attorney general issues that a county assessor appointed by county commissioners to fill a vacancy serves until a successor is elected, with the next general county election determining when the vacancy ends. The ruling cites Sec. 160 of the 1919 tax law, applying to Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Eli Stansbury
Washington County
Funeral services for Adolph F. Carlson held in Attica
A large crowd attended the funeral at the Swedish Lutheran church in Attica on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Robert Kriding officiated. Interment followed in Riverside cemetery. Carlson, a resident of Davis township, was laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph F. Carlson
Attica
Robert Kriding
Riverside Cemetery
Me" Carlson
Davis Township
Wreck on Big Four delays trains after derailing freight
A fast freight on the Big Four derailed three loaded cars west of Weed shore due to a broken brake beam. Passengers were detoured via C I and Clover Leaf routes between Veedersburg and Danville until about 4 PM Friday. No injuries reported. A second wreck occurred at Veedersburg’s passing switch to a westbound freight around the same time.
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Pesovin & Teagtern
Auriv Frida
Weed“shore
Veedersburg
Danville
Miss Agatha Graham 85 Dies After Stroke at Home
Miss Agatha Graham aged 85 died suddenly at the family home on Graham Creek five miles south of the city after a Friday stroke. Funeral services were held at the family home conducted by Roy O. P. Cooper. Her brother A W Graham died Thursday, and she had been staying with him days before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Graham
Graham Creek
Bart Graham
Roy. O. P. Cooper
Miss Graham
A. W. Graham
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Albert Graham
Afernoon
O. P. Cooper
Cooper’s Chapel
Mount Hope Cemetery
Lony
Graham
Stearnes
PREVO
Ross Smail
Terre Haute
Champaign
Ill
Beekeepers Meeting
Stansbury
A. F. Carlson
Covingtonians
Little City
Baptist Church
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