Death calls Covingtons Frank McMannomy
Frank McMannomy longtime Covington resident died at J Loeb residence on Third street Sunday morning aged 71 years 3 months 8 days. He was son of John and Eliza VanDorn McMannomy born in Covington October 2 1848 and survived by two sisters Mrs Nan J Lock and Mrs Isabelle Sanesier New York City and a nephew Julius B Loeb plus two nieces Mrs Has Swertz and Lida Traitel New York City. Funeral Wednesday nine oclock at St Joseph church with Rev Father Shea and interment Prescott Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McMannomy
Covington
J. Loeb
John and
Eliza VanDorn McMannomy
Nan J. Lock
Isabelle Sanesier
Julius BR. Loeb
Shas Swertz
Ihis
Lida Traitel
New York City
Mgr
Julius R. Loeb
New York
Father Shea
St. Joseph
Prescott Grove
Basketball double header at Covington alumni and high school
The Alvin IV Independents and the Veecersbuver High School teams will play Covington Alumni and High School in two games on Friday January 16 at 7 30 PM on the Horn floor. The games start earlier than advertised and pledge support for the home bars.
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Veecersbuver
Covington
Seven Highways To Be Set In County Advertisement Critique
A political letter condemns county officials for letting seven road projects be advertised only in Attica papers not where taxpayers see them. It argues the ads meet legal formalities but dodge public notice spirit and urges residents to demand notices in their county seat papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Richland
Cain
Shawnee
Jackson
Millcreek
Wabash
Troy Township
New City names new health officer
Dr. C. C. Wert tendered his resignation at the city council meeting Monday night. Dr. C. L. Myers was appointed to succeed him as city health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wert
C. L. Myers
Fountain County Corn Show Celebrated in Newtown
The Fountain County Corn Show held January 2 and 3 in Newtown drew wide interest and was judged by Prof. M. L. Fisher of Purdue. W. J. Ulery won in Region 3 at the International, edging A. E. Wilson. many county schools entered samples, and the top three judging contest entrants will advance to Purdue for the state round-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Newtown
M. L. Fisher
Purdue
John
Petition Filed for George K. Black Road Hearing
County Auditor in Attica announces a petition for a new road named the George K. Black road. It runs from the line between Troy and Van Buren townships and will be heard at the February 1920 term of the Commissioners' court. Residents and taxpayers may take note.
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Attica
George K. Black
Troy
van Buren
Killed by an Interurban Car Near Crawfordsville
Frank E Livengood 42 of Crawfordsville died after attempting to strike a match on an interurban rail to flag the vehicle four miles east of town. He was rushed to Crawfordsville hospital but died without regaining consciousness. He had been a bank assistant cashier and is survived by his widow, a brother, and a sister.
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Frank E. Livengood
Jaze 42
Crawfordsville
Livengood
Frank FE. Livengood
Tillsboro
Jivengood
Elston Bank
Attica Farmer Seeks Divorce Over Scraps and Rides
Burgess Scarlett alleges in his divorce bill that his wife Addie refused to ride to church in a buggy, demanded an automobile, and left home after an argument. He says he tried reconciliation but received no response and now seeks dissolution of the marriage.
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Burgess Scarlett
Attica
Allowes
Addie Scarlett
Scarlett
Attic
Delinquent Fountain County Taxes Appointed
J. C. Whittman and D. Madden of Indianapolis are appointed by Albert McElwee to collect Fountain County delinquent taxes. They operate under R. O. Cosler who may levy on chattels of nonpayers as allowed by law. The County Treasurer is charged with collections, not releasing a force upon residents.
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J. C. Whittman
D. Madden
Indianapolis
Albert McElwee
Fountain County
R. O. Cosler
Harden Undergoes Appenix Operation In Danville
Harden of Fithian Illinois a Lovington boy and member of the DeLong Company fell ill Monday with appendicitis. He was taken to St Eli Hospital at Danville where the appendix was removed. He is improving and hopes for a speedy recovery.
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Harden
Fithian
Lovington
DeLong Company
St. Eli Hospital
Danville
Rev McGaughey Begins Pastoral Year
Rev Oliver W McGaughey of Veedersburg began his pastoral year at the First Christian church delivering two sermons on Sunday morning. Evening services were a union event held at the Baptist church with five Protestant churches uniting for the service.
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Oliver W. McGaughey
Veedersburg
Williamsport Man Rushed to Hospital in Snowstorm
John R. Gregory of Williamsport was stricken with acute appendicitis and rushed through a snow storm to Danville and Lakeview hospital. An emergency operation followed after 9 p.m. He is the son of veteran Warren County editor John O. Gregory Sr.
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Williamsport
John R. Gregory
Danville
Lakeview Hospital
Gregory
Warren County
John 8. Gregory, Sr
Community appeals for subscriptions amid rising material costs
Readers respond generously after being urged to support or renew subscriptions. The note thanks those who have given and explains the need to collect as much as possible without pressuring anyone due to the high cost of materials.
Fire destroys Cayuga farm hog house killing prize boar
A stove in a hog house on James Morgan’s Cayuga farm toppled by routing hogs caused a fire that burned the building and killed “The Englishman,” a $6,000 Poland China boar and a litter of offspring. The prized animal had been bought weeks earlier from Johnson Wilt of Hillsboro.
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James Morgan
Cayuga
Johnson Wilt
Hillsboro
Herzog Stays Several Days at French Lick Resort
M. Herzog spends a few days at the French Lick resort, enjoying leisure time and local amenities. The brief notes his visit and absence from routine duties during this period.
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M. Herzog
French ‘Lick
Elizabeth Knipe Die at 77 in Mellott Community
Elizabeth A. Knipe, 77, died at her Mellott area home after a stroke. Survived by sons Alonzo and Edgar, brothers George and John, and sister Mrs. Mary Sheffer. Funeral held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at home with Rev. Sando officiating. burial in Newtown cemetery.
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Elizabeth A. Knipe
Mellott
Benjamin
Rebecca Ogle
Newtown
North Chr
Knipe
Alonzo
Edgar
George
West Lebanon
John
Mary Sheffer
Farmers Meeting Planned in Covington on Tuesday
An all day meeting of the Fountain County Federation of Farmers in Covington on Tuesday January 20 will convene at 10 50 a m. The session aims to map surplus seed and determine needs for cooperative ordering to raise per acre production through crop rotation and legumes. A Purdue University expert will discuss soil fertility with emphasis on legumes.
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Founrtsin County Federation of Farmers
Covington
Purdue Univ
Important Farmers Meeting Promotes Federation Efforts
A Pine Village led farmers meeting in Troy township discussed Federation goals and remedies for the dairy market. A nine member committee was formed to solicit membership with a five dollar annual dues offering six benefits and subscription details for 1919 1920.
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Larm
Pine Village
Farmers’ Federation
Troy Township
Buginens
Serra
Eneci
West Lafayette Man Waives Custody Claim in Habeas Case
Frank Wetzel of 334 Northwest ern avenue West Lafayette waived all rights and claims to the custody of Mary Ellis of Attica in a habeas corpus proceeding brought against him. The court dismissed the case at the costs of the plaintiff.
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Frank Wetzel
Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette
Ben Bilsland Undergoes Preliminary Operation in Indianapolis
Ben Bilsland a well known resident of this city was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis last week. Monday afternoon he underwent a preliminary operation in preparation for a more serious one to follow. Friends hope for his complete recovery. He has long suffered from bladder or prostate gland trouble.
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Ben Bilsland
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Special session called to ratify Federal Sufferage Amendment in Indiana
Governor Goodrich convenes a special Indiana General Assembly session at 10 a m today Friday to ratify the Federal Sufferage Amendment. No other matters will be considered.
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General Assembly of
Indiana
Goodrich
Fountain county corn judging results announced at New town
The Fountain county corn judging contest held at New town under Mr. Kern of Purdueware produced a winning team led by Edward Mallest VanBouren and Dele Parkison with scores of 8.7 and 6.4. A large list of participants from Richland Millcreek and Warren earned recognition for solid performances in a closely fought contest.
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Fountain County
Newtown
Kern
Purdueware
Edward Mallest
VanBouren
Dele Parkison
Richland
Russel Howard
Frank Echnitz
Jonez
Robt. Fioyd
Emmet George
Stewart McKnight
Ruby Helgers
Clara Ray
Donald Chamberlain
Lewis Bear
C. M. Jones
Paul Wilson
Lawrence Moser
Carl Hayworth
Fred Crumley
Gordon Bonebrake
Harry Day
Ralph Licht
Millcreek
Ansamas Robbins
Davis
Raymond Fitner
Uharry Epperson Jaz
Warren
Glen Reese
Ole Simmerman
Marion Bon Cain
Miss Martha Kreusch Fractures Arm in Fall
Miss Martha Kreusch suffered a serious fall on an icy walk last Saturday when a dog caused her to trip. She fractured the bones of her left forearm and strained the wrist, but is doing as well as possible while laid up for recovery.
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Martha Kreusch
Weber case heard in Fountain circuit court
After hearing evidence in the case John L. Weber of Attica sues the estate of the late Lewis G. Riggin, Logan township trustee. The judge took the case under advisement as Weber claims $1,500 for office rent and clerical work remains due.
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John L. Weber
Attica
Lewis G. Riggin
Fountain Circuit Court
Weber
Riegin
Logan Township
Tangier Man Otis Moore Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot
Otis Moore of West Tangier Indiana shot himself twice through the heart with an automatic revolver at about 7 30 Tuesday morning while his wife was milking the cows. He was despondent over poor health leaving a wife and three children.
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Otis Moore
West Tangier Ind
Mrs Dwiggins of Wayne Guest This Week
Mrs. Charles Dwiggins of Wayne town is visiting Mrs. Mary Gardner as the guest this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dwiggins
Waynetown
Mary Gardner
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Thurman Long
Winfrey Shade
K. L. Bever
Hobart Bever
Red Wilson
W. J. Alrey
E. E. Wilson
Wingate
Don Irvin
J. F. Crane
J. E. Soey
E. McKinney
Fred C.lin
Russell Seevy
Wim Beavidson
Veedersbuerg Y
John E. Wilson
Mabel Graves
WJ. Ulver
Winzrate
J. E. Loew
John R. Ellis
Eli Meneuch
G. E. McKinney
U J. Ulvey
EB. E. Wi Wilson
Lass
Edwin Davidson
Arthur Stockdale
A. Robbins
Davis Township
Katherine Wann
Lawrence McKinney
Clyde Myer
Paul, Rex and
Ralph Stockdale
Russell Keeling
Paul Stockdale
Floyd Vorhees
Robi. Johnson
Harold Long
Republican
Rev. McGaughey
Elizabeth Knipe
Sando
Wingate Christian Church
New Town Cemetery
Farmers’ Meeting
M. Florey
M. M. Coffing
Sec. & Treas
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Tangier
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