Local Boy Freddie Boord Rising Bantamweight Star
Freddie Boord son of Mr and Mrs Fred C Boord of this city has become a rising bantamweight boxer. He trains with Walk Miller in Atlanta Ga and has defeated rivals including Jack Sharkey Bobby Hayes Marty Falk and Red Mason. His manager predicts continued success with more big fights ahead.
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Freddie Boord
Fred C. Boord
Freddie
Walk Miller
Atlanta
Jack Sharkey
Bobby Hayes
Marty Falk
Red Mason
Meat Market Changes Hands In Attica
Dwiggins and Son’s meat business in the city has been purchased by R. Heavland of Attica. He has renovated the shop, ice box, and fixtures and opened the White City Cash Meat Market with a full stock of fresh and cured meats. Heavland also runs the White City Grocery in Attica and will operate an up to date meat market.
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Dwiggins & Son
R. Heavland
Attica
White City
Hearland
Skull of giant beaver found near Newtown in Richland township
The skull of Castoroides Ohioensis, a giant beaver extinct for years, was unearthed by Elmore Arter on his farm near Newtown. Found 4.4 feet deep in sand with clay and muck, the specimen is well preserved and shipped to the Indiana state ecologist for study.
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Elmore Arter Pills
Newtown
Richland Township
Little Shawnee
Indianapolis
Mgr. Barret
Michigan
Earlem College
Randolph County
State Museum
State Department
Covington Country Club Eyes New Ground Near Baltimore Hills
The Covington Country Club seeks a new site in Warren county near Baltimore Hills. They have rented a small farm over the Wabash and plan to trade their current grounds to acquire the brick house at The Hills to serve as their main club house. The rented grounds would become the golf course.
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Covington Country Club
Wabash
Warren County
Baltimore Hills
Moonshiners Caught in Raid Near Clinton
Twenty eight revenue officers raided Jacksonville, a mining town west of Clinton, and seized thirteen alleged moonshiners. Authorities confiscated twelve thousand gallons of whiskey, 200 barrels of mash, and detonated one 40 gallon still while another was taken to Clinton. Arrested men jailed at Newport.
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Jacksonville
Clinton
Terre Haute
Paris
Illinois
Newport
Frank P. Sangster Dies in Farmer City
Mrs Isabelle Sangster learns of the death of her brother in law Frank P Sangster who died at his home in Farmer City Illinois after months of ill health He was born and raised in the city son of Wm A and Margaret Sangster He served as mayor of Farmer City for three consecutive terms Survived by his wife three daughters and two brothers
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Isabelle Sangster
Frank P. Sangster
Farmer City
Mr. Sangster
Wm. A
Margaret Sangster
Lyric previews top shows in Covington lineup
The Lyric theater announces its best pictures and an especially fine pair of acts for Monday and Tuesday evenings. On Monday March 1 a Hawaiian company of players and singers will perform in person. Read the paper for weekly listings to know what is coming.
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Covington
Frankenfields Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jared Frankenfield of Newtown marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Tuesday February 10 with ceremonies. They are parents to Mrs Larkin Coffling of Fouls La Mrs Wm Clarkson of Kokomo and Mrs J E Coen of Wingate. None of their daughters could attend the celebration.
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Jared Frankenfield
Newtown
Frankenfield
Larkin Coffling
Fouls, la
Wm. G. Clarkson
Kokomo
J. E. Coen
Win
Mrs. Frankenfield
Musicale Recital at Claypool Music Store Tonight
The Musicale presents Victor Herbert's The Madcap Duchess next Tuesday evening with Mrs Earl Romine narrating. Selections include Overture by Mrs Mayer Love and I are Playing, Love Is A Story That's Old, Entr Acte and Change of Scene music, Duo Winged Love, and Dance Duo. Performers include Miss Richardson Miss Harden Miss Faust Mrs Rush Mrs Spinning Mrs Boord and Mrs Mayer.
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Claypool
the Musicale
Victor Herbert
Earl Romine
Anna Love
Miss Richardson
Winged. Love
Faust
Miss Harden
Mayer
Firemen's Ball a Big Success at Old Armory Hall
The local fire department held its annual ball at the old Armory Hall Tuesday evening. An unusually large crowd attended and reports say the event was exceptionally enjoyable for all.
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Old Armory Nall
Mrs Clifton Stricken With The Grippe
Mrs T A Clifton contracted a grippe Tuesday night and kept to light duties while her husband T A Clifton alternated care, staying nearby as she recovered at home.
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T. A. Clifton
T. A
Wood petitions to place Generals name on Indiana primary ballot
The Covington Friend reports Wood circulated a petition to place the Generals name on the Indiana primary ballot and that administration forces signed at the courthouse while declining to sign for Governor Goodrich. Wood is an out-of-state man, the Governor a home man, reflecting factional political loyalties and national convention considerations.
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Covington
Wood
Indiana
Court House
Goodrich
Bunche
Whickar and Livengood Vie for Joint Senator Nomination
A Covington report in a Danville paper places Hon. J. W. Whickar of Attica in the Republican race for joint senator while Hon. A. T. Livengood is named the Democratic candidate. The piece notes a Republican internal fight and highlights Whickar as a longtime ally of the progressive movement, with no opposition yet against Livengood.
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Covington
Danville
J. W. Whickar
Attica
A. T. Livengood
Mr. Whickear
Whickear
Livengood
Prominent Democrat in Jackson County Confronts Deputy Auditor
Report states a well known Jackson township Democrat challenged a deputy auditor over political remarks in the county auditor’s office. The man, described for self reliance, faced rebuke as differing parties’ views drew ire. The incident escalated with taunts about age and status before intervening parties halted further action.
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Jackson Township
Office conflict ends in threat and dirty hints
A fragment recalls a chaotic office scene where someone may have vanished or spent 40 dollars from posting delinquent notices. The tale hints at cleansing mud and worse on the walls and warns that disagreeing with management may lead to threats and violent intimidation.
Col A G Small Named Local Sheriff Candidate in Primary
Col A G Small of Davis township emerges as a Republican sheriff candidate in the primary. He trails a long line of GOP ancestry and is described as a active party worker who could mount a strong fall campaign.
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Col
A. G. Small
Davis Township
Mc Cray Campaign Gains Steam Amid Local Support
Voters show broad enthusiasm for Mc Cray in the governor race with residents including Goodrich reportedly backing the candidate. The section reflects rising momentum and favorable chatter across the community.
Democrats Name Williams of Veedersburg as Treasurer Candidate
The Democrats discuss Mr Williams of Veedersburg as a candidate for county treasurer and call him a splendid gentleman.
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Williams
Veedersburg
Teddy McMahon Poised as Democratic Sheriff Candidate
Teddy McMahon appears likely to be the Democratic nominee for sheriff after a year’s service at the front in France. If he is nominated a competitive race will follow against the Republican pick.
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Teddy McMahon
Sheriff
Teddy
France
Pick Your Precinct Committeeman For Wertz Run
The notice urges selecting a precinct committeeman aligned with Harry Wertz and to file promptly. It emphasizes Wertz’s entitlement to another run and insists the choice be for him regardless of other factors.
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Harry Wertz
Mellott Woman Betty McGee Dies in Indianapolis Visit
Betty McGee 66 died Sunday in Indianapolis where she was visiting her daughter Mrs. Chas Levery. Illness began with a severe cold and pneumonia. The body returned to Mellott and services were held at South Christian church with burial in Rose Hill cemetery Hillsboro. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Charles Levery Mrs. Smith Parsons of Indianapolis and Mrs. Monroe Carpenter of Mellott and son Henry McGee of Indianapolis.
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Betty McGee
Indianapolis
Chas. Levery
Hillsboro
Momday
Mellott
South Christian Church
Rose Hill
Hillsburg
McGee
Joshua McGee
Harlow Returns After Grippe Comeback at Work
N. G. Harlow, who recently tested after a grippe, is back at work following a brief layoff.
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N. G. Harlow
Grippe
Veedersburg Prepares For District Basketball Tourney
Veedersburg enters March 5 and 6 district tournament planning full prep. Honeywell Coliseum upgraded with new floor bleachers and dressing rooms. Business leaders back financing and housing arrangements for visitors. Seven Benton county teams and seven from Montgomery county expected. tickets $1.50 season or 30 cents per session. Strong Benton teams Boswell Oxford Otterbein cited. Fountain County teams promise keen competition. Attica Tribune notes large local interest and anticipated visitors.
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Veedersburg
Honeywell Coliseum
Montgomery County
Frm
Treester
Benton County
Gale
Smith
Veedersboro
Boswell
Oxford
Otterbein
Fountain County
Attica Tribune
Donald E. Gouty Dies After Illness at Home
Donald Elias Gouty, 18, died Friday at his parents home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. He is survived by his parents three sisters and two brothers.
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Donald Elias Gouty
Hopewell Cemetery
Real Live Valentine Born to Mr and Mrs Price
A stork delivered a real live valentine to the home of Mr and Mrs William Price on Saturday night a nine pound girl named Winifred L Price.
Film Delays Darken Ann of Green Gables Showing
The Ann of Green Gables film failed to arrive for Tuesday night’s screening. A disappointed crowd blamed the missing movie and upset management for the delay.
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Green
Turkey Run State Park to Expand Amid Condemnation Suit
Indiana seeks to enlarge Turkey Run State Park by condemning 119 acres from Hoosier Weaver Co of Indianapolis. Governor Goodrich and the state conservation commission filed the action in Parke circuit court to obtain land for park entrance and game propagation.
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Turkey Run State Park
Parke Circuit
Ele Stansbury
Goodrich
State Conservation Commission
Hoosier Weener Company
Indianapolis
Dangerous Rogers Crossing Narrowly Spares Tragedy
The Rev Kern, returning from a funeral in Covington, stopped his closed car at the Rogers crossing as a eastbound train bore down. He backed away just as the train passed, the engine pilot nearly striking his car, prompting renewed calls for public safety measures at the crossing.
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Rogers Crossing
Kern
Howard Chapel
East Pound
Covington
Third Number Lecture Draws Big Crowd at M E Church
The third number in the lecture series was delivered Friday February 18 by Dr. Roscoe Gilmore Stott at the M E church. His talk A Man's Job mixed wit with practical thoughts and drew an excellent audience, with praise for his forceful entertaining style.
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M. E
Roscoe Gilmore Stott
Mrs Frank Smith Confined By Grippe Attack This Week
Mrs Frank Smith remains at home this week due to grippe activation, limiting her activities and requiring rest and care.
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Frank Smith
Grippe
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Turkey Run
Covingtonians
Little City
Baptist Church
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