Shooting incident near Covington leaves men jailed
Albert Vyse shot Philip Keller with a shotgun in Vermillion county near a schoolhouse following a past dispute over a girl. Keller was wounded in the right side, life hope fading. Vyse, about 27, claims self defense amid temper flare. Vyse jailed in Newport awaiting outcome as Keller, 30, rests after being treated by a local doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Vyse
Philip Keller
Vermillion County
Vyse
Keller
Covington
Kerr
Newport
Millis and Stone Win Chicago Adoption for New Arithmetics
Prof James F Millis and John C Stone have written elementary arithmetics adopted last week for all Chicago schools. The deal promises significant financial rewards as Chicago uses about 100000 copies yearly. They previously published a pane geometry now widely used in Boston and New England and plan a solid geometry edition in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Millis
Covington High School
John C. Stone
Chicago
Millis
Stone
Boston
New England
United States
Mexico
Death of State Line resident William Duncan at 72
William Duncan, a highly regarded State Line citizen aged 72, died at his home Monday morning after a two year illness with complications. He had long been a noted figure in the area. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday at 10 o'clock, with interment in Baltimore cemetery. Mound City Paints may cost a trifle more, but Rainier's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duncan
State Line
Mr. Duncan
Duncan
Baltimore
Mound City
Rainier
Monument designs offered in Covington Indiana
Covington Indiana merchants promote granite monuments with a wide design selection. They promise a positive guarantee on every monument and urge customers to order now to secure delivery by Decoration Day. Calls answered promptly at phone 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Indiana
KE. M. Boorp
Oysters Highlighted At Merry Man Meat Market
The Merry Man Meat Market advertises a large selection of bulk oysters noted as the best value. Shoppers are urged to visit for fresh shellfish offerings and friendly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman
Newspaper Best Medium Says Ads Win Big
At a Binghamp ton Merchants and Adver tisers association meeting William McMahon extols newspaper advertising as the most profitable and powerful publicity method, likening other media to outdated muzzle loaders. He urges backed by right merchandise and price, with newspapers as the main reliance. Nearby notes mention Merry man Bros filling their house before river ice and Rev. Dougherty observing Week of Prayer. Then a plug for J Loeb stores discount sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. Y
Hospitalizes Woman After Needle Injury On Farm
Mrs Bert Parish of the Bilsland farm north of town was pricked by a needle while washing. The needle broke in her hand and caused blood poisoning before removal. She was hospitalized in Danville for treatment and is hoped to save her hand and life. Parish is a hard worker and father of four. Donations were raised Tuesday to help the family. Men s suits available at J Loeb's Stores at a large discount.
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Bert Parish
Bilsland
Danville
J. Loeb’s
Makes Splendid Record Spinning Leaves Office After Tenure
Guy Spinning retires as county recorder after a faithful term of service. Oscar Phobus assumes duties Monday. Spinning, 39, born in Jackson township, began as teacher and farmer, elected in 1902 and re elected in 1906. He plans to enter business in a larger city and leaves with a frugal, industrious record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy F. Spinning
Oscar Phobus
Mr. Spining
Guy 15
Wao. H.ard
Walter Sprankle Dead in Indianapolis
Walter S Sprankle about 50 died at his Indianapolis home from a cerebral hemorrhage due to overwork. He lived in Covington in youth and was a noted music instructor in Indianapolis institutions. Survived by a father, a brother in Indianapolis, another sister Mrs Shively of California. Funeral at 2 30 today.
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Walter S. Sprankle
Indianapolis
Covington
Wesley Sprankle
Shively
California
New Theatre Management Brings Changes to Covington
The Theatre Amusement Company of Indiana led by C E Palmer has purchased the Family Theatre in the Prescott block and will install improvements for patron comfort and safety. Palmer emphasizes catering to ladies and children with clean moral pictures and occasional real singers and vaudeville. The company leases the Attica opera house and plans travel for Covington patrons to enjoy real plays in nearby cities.
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Covington
Theatre Amusement Company of Indiana
C. E. Palmer
Family Theatre
Prescott Block
Palmer
Attica
Crawfordsville
Tie Makers Wanted Near Covington
Job listing seeking tie makers for a 6 by 8 foot tie project near Covington. Wages 124 cents each, paid cash every Saturday night. Call G. W. Williams.
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Covington
G. W. Williame
Covington parties attend Grand show in Danville Saturday
The Covington group including Mel Phelps Mrs Will Thompson Mrs Will Adkins Miss Grace Adkins Miss Helen Adkins Miss Margaret Phelps and Mr and Mrs H B Rhodes traveled to Danville last Saturday to see the Grand Theatre show. Merryman Bros report the highest cash price paid for hides.
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Covington
Danville
Grand
Mel Ala Phelps
Will Thompson
Will Adkins
Grace Adkins
Helen Adkins
Margaret Phelps
H. B. Rhodes
Merryman Bros
Miss Ura Spinning Undergoes Appendectomy at St Elizabeth
Miss Ura Spinning former Deputy Recorder was diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent surgery at St Elizabeth Hospital Danville. The procedure exposed a gangrenous appendix yet she emerged in good condition and is expected to recover if no complications arise. Shaff's meat market advertises home rendered lard at 15 cents per pound on the North Side.
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Ura Spinning
A. L. Spinning
East Liberty Street
Spinning
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danville
Shaff’s
North Side
Madden Wins Out as Chief Reading Clerk
Col. A. G. Madden will be Chief Reading Clerk of the present House, showing that ability wins and that a few disgruntleds cannot prevail. The victory brings recognition to Fountain county and the opposite party comments on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Madden
Reading
Fountain County
Special Services at Presbyterian Church Begin Soon
The pastor will start special services on Tuesday evening the 10th with a singer's assistance preceding the arrival of the evangelist. Rev. F. B. Stearns will reach by Sunday the 15th and stay at least two weeks. Mr. C. E. Schindler of Wabash College will preach both morning and evening on the 8th in the pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
F. B. Stearns
C. E.i Schindler
Wabash College
Ex Trustees Sued Over Funds Allegations
The Attorney General James Bingham filed suit earlier this week against ex trustees Frank Bird of Davis township and S J Purnell of Van Buren township after Field Examiners Knapp and Malone reported irregularities in fund handling. The complaints seek interest on shortages and large demanded amounts, with the defendants asserting the demands are unjust and vowing to fight with counsel.
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Knapp
Keeney Buys 263 Acre Kingman Area Farm for 27000
W F Keeney of Catlin Illinois buys the J G Clark farm near Kingman for 27000 dollars. The 263 acre tract, long owned by Clark who lives in Georgetown, is described as a top local farm and a solid investment for Keeney.
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W. F. Keeney
Catlin
J. G. Clark
Kingman
Clark
Georgetown
Keeney
Strawberry Plants for Sale by E D Donaldson Covington Ind
About 20 varieties of the best strawberry plants for sale by E D Donaldson in Covington Indiana. January 5 1941 notice. Read the ads for bargains.
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E. D. Doneldson
Covington, Ind
Deaths in Vermilion and Surrounding Areas This Week
The death roll lists James Mustard aged 67 who died December 28 near the city from pneumonia. Undertaker M Board will ship the body to West Point for burial Friday. Also noted are infant Charles M Wycroft of Wabash township who died December 26, Lula F Marshall who died December 31 near Perrysville, Samuel Brewer who died December 30 near Howard Chapel, Lula F Marshall buried at Hughes cemetery with M Board in charge, and Mrs Anna Bright mother of Charles Bright who died near Cayuga with funeral planned.
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James Mustard
M. Board
West Point
Mr. Mustard
Charles M
Jas
Hulda Wycroft
Wabash Township
Grippe
White Cemetery
Lula F. Marshall
Milton Beauchamp
Perrysville
Hughes’ Cemetery
Anna Bright
Charles Bright
Cayuga
Schuyler LaTourette
Mrs Lucy Robinson Dies At 66 In Danville
Mrs Lucy Robinson wife of the late Ed Robinson died at her North Third street home on Wednesday afternoon aged 66. Funeral services by Rev Dougherty were held at 2 30 Thursday morning with interment at Prescott Grove cemetery. Survived by two sons and two daughters all of whom except Albert live in Danville. Funeral director M Board. Roy Sanders new County Clerk received a surprise from his wife Monday evening as about fifty friends gathered at his home for a celebratory reception with a fine supper.
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Lucy Robinson
Ed. Robinson
North Third Street
Dougherty
Prescott Grove
Albert
Danville
M. Board
Roy Sanders
Spinning Buys Fulton Tract West of Cates
Guy F Spinning former county recorder buys 40 acre tract about a mile and a half west of Cates with no buildings, intended as a money bank. Mrs William Guover of Wiedersburg severely burned by gasoline explosion while washing curtains morning, forest Frazier action saves her. Take hides to Merryman Bros for top price.
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Guy F. Spinning
County Recorder
Cates
Spinning
William Guover
Weed
Ersburg
Forest Frazier
Merryman Bros
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Lusader
Prof
E. M. Boord
der Spinning
Cation
Walter Sprankle
New Theatre Management
Theatre Party
Miss Ura
St. Hizabeth Hospital
Madden
Millcreek Realty
Gargains
Samuel Brewer
Howard Chapel
Hopewell Cemetery
Brewer
Fulton
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