Purdue Gospel Team Visits Covington
Nine men from the Purdue University Y M C A visited Covington for a weekend program. They held a high school conference a stag party and lodging with local families. The group led recreational activities luncheon and discussions for students and town leaders and preached at local churches Sunday.
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Covington
Purdue University Y. M. C. A
George Schwin, Jr
Eastern Star Hell
Eastern Star
Mendenhall
Pete” Romine
Richard Silverthorn
Purdue Y. M. C. A
Y. M
Young Men Hear Testimonies At Mass Meeting Led By Mendenhall
A mass meeting presided by Mr. Mendenhall featured Gospel Team members sharing how Christian ideals shape homes through regular habits and Christ as life builder. Attended by 55 Epworth League youths and large Presbyterian service crowd with high school members in front.
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Mendenhall
Christ
Epworth League
Sammy Sellers
Miner
Presbyterian Church
Dick Silverthorn
Red” Murphy
Sammy’ Sellers
Sgt” Miner
Pete” Romine
Mike” Riggs
Mr. Terman
Purdue Y. M. C. A
Little, McCann
Jesus Christ
Covington Boys Fall In OT At Waynetown
The Covington high school basketball team lost to Waynetown on their floor 18 to 20 in overtime after a tightly contested game tied at the end of regulation. Covington led early and traded the advantage throughout with a strong effort from the local players. A follow up game is set Friday night at the high school gym against Kingman.
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Waynetown
Covington
Kingman
Priscilla Dean in Reputation at String Town Mining News
Priscilla Dean stars in Reputa Tion showing tonight Thursday. Joseph Dotson will move to String Town to work at the Tiley mine there. S. E. Hoagland of Cates visited Wednesday to oversee coal and other interests. For proper eyewear visit Wann at Robb's store this Saturday January 27.
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Priscilla- Dean
Joseph Dotson
Stringtown
Tiley
S. E. Hoagland
Cates
Robb’s
Billy Crane Dies Sudden In Danville Hotel
Billy Crane brother of George W. Crane and uncle of Mrs. W B Colsman died in his room at the Lawrence Hotel 128 East Main Street Danville Illinois from a paralysis stroke occurring Sunday night. Doctor Lenhart noted a deep stupor Monday with council noting stroke. burial arrangements by Berhalter and M Board followed with services at the undertaker rooms and Prescott Grove cemetery. A further notice will be given next week.
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Billy Crane
George W. Crane
W. B. Colsman
Tame
Lawrence Hotel
East Main Street
Danville
Ill
Lenhart
Prescott Grove Cemetery
Ministerial Meeting Set for Williamsport January 28
The Fountain-Warren Ministerial Association holds a meeting in Williamsport at Hotel Warren starting 10 a.m. with Prof. C. F. Hay of Purdue as likely morning speaker. Afternoon talks cover church and rural life issues. Noon dinner at Hotel Warren. County extension agents, superintendents of schools and county narves will attend.
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Fountain-Warren Ministerial Association
Williamsport
Hotel Warren
C. F. Hay
Purdue University
Cheaper Barbering Stew Hits Covington Prices
A price setting campaign begins with Alben and Baldwin opening a barber shop on Covington’s west side offering a hair cut for 39 cents and a shave for 15 cents to boost trade as early as today.
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Alben & Baldwin
Covington
Velma Clodfelder 4 Months Dies at Home
Little Velma Clodfelder the four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Clodfelder died at their home west of Grange Hall early Sunday Funeral services were held at the parents home Tuesday afternoon with M Board in charge and interment in Mt Hope cemetery
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Little Velma
Howard Clodfelder
Grange Hall
M. Board
Mt. Hope Cemetery
BETTY COMPSON STARS IN THE LAW AND THE WOMAN AT LYRIC
Sherman Strader of Shawnee attended a Farm Organization meeting here Tuesday. Covington faces Kingman in basketball Friday January 19 at 8 p m in the High School Gym with 25 cent admission. The Grand Jury remains in session with multiple investigations under way. James Brown, trustee, and Frank Wagner of Davis township visited last week for court matters.
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Sherman Strader
Shawnee
Covington
Kingman
James Brown
Frank Wagner
Davis Township
Arshali F Nixon S Dies After Illness at 76 in Veedersburg
Marshall Nixon aged 76 died of pneumonia at his Veedersburg home after a 10 day illness. A Wisconsin native, he moved to the county 60 years ago and ran the coal and implement business plus a grain operation. Survived by his wife, daughter Louise Lampson, and sons Clarence and Donald Nixon. brother Fred Nixon. Funeral held at United Brethren church with Rev. William Bleam officiating and burial in Rockfield cemetery.
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Ess
Veedersburg
Marshall Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Racine
Wis
Attica
Peter Veeder
Louise Lampson
New York City
Clarence V. Nixon
Chicago
Donald Nixon
Fred Nixon
Wheaton
Ill
Harry Fishero
United Brethers Church
William Bleam
Methodist Church
Rockfield
Death Notice for John W. Demery 69
John W. Demery aged 69 died at the County Farm Monday morning where he had been staying for some time. The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker M. Board. A short funeral service was held at the undertaking parlors. His wife who lives in Danville DL and friends were present. Interment was made.
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John W. Demery
M. Board
Wif
Danville
Real estate transfers filed in past week near Attica Hillsboro Veedersburg
Transfers include Anna M Busenbark to Chas Marlatt for 20.65 acres near Attica at 3500. George Nolan to Armstrong Calvert Lot 9 Loomis Attica at 500. Marlatt to Viera Busenbark Lots 10 11 Holmes Attica at 7000. Genevia Webb to Calvert Lot 14 James Martins Attica at 400. Allen and Allen to Wilbur Allen Lot 4 Block 13 Attica at 1500. Porter Smith to Carl Leighty Lot 8 Fairview Hillsboro at 300. Weeks to Clifford Hershberger 40 acres near Hillsboro at 7000. Ralph Darling to John Roads Lots 40 41 Kingman at 7500. Sudden to Weber 941 feet north of NW corner Section 32 22 7 at 3000. Rankin Walkup to Albert Haishman 80 acres Troy township at 16000. Matilda Carlson to William Kirkman Lot 16 Bond Crumpton Attica at 1000. Manley DeVoss to Eliza Hinton Lot 370 Veedersburg at 100.
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A. G. Compton
Anna M. Busenbark
Chas
Edward Marlatt
Attica
George Nolan
Armstrong Calvert
Loomis
Charles BE. Marlatt
Viera M. Busenbark
Holmes
Genevia Webb
James Martin
City of
Joseph P. Allen
Edna E. Allen
Wilbur M. Allen
Porter Smith
Carl E. Leighty
Fairview
Hillsboro
William A. Weeks
Lula M
Troy Township
Matilda Carlson
William Kirkman
Bond
Crumpton
Manley B. DeVoss
Eliza J. Hinton
Thomas Harrold
Veedersburg
R Resident Covington Die at Chattanooga
R resident Covington die of Chattanooga Tenn this week according to telegram from George Tan a by Peter Anderson of aiond y. The body was Ret Sovington for burial. Miss Caroline Roger Hty who with one daughter erge Tanner survives him. Misso brother in law of A B of Danville Ill body arrived at the C E I Danville Ill early Thursday and was taken in charge by Kerr & Sons services be from their parlors at 239 Wucted by Rev R B Kern following in Mt Hope
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Chattanooga
Tenn
George Tana
Peter Anderson
Aiond.y
Sovington
A. B
Danville
Ill
Bis
Kerr & Sons
R. B. Kern
Mt. Hope
Goodwine Pioneer Civil War Veteran Dies in Florida
Goodwine 84 a Warren county pioneer and Civil War veteran died in Gaines Monday according to an obituary. He will be buried at West Lebanon with funeral services planned at the M E church Monday conducted by Rev Mr Dean. Burial follows in West Lebanon Cemetery.
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Goodwine
Warren County
Gaines
West
Lebanon
M. E. Ewest
Dean
Dee
Highland Township Man Dies After Operation
Thomas Gen aged 52 of Highland township died after a severe operation at Lake View hospital Saturday morning. Remains were taken to his home Sunday. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Jerry Goff were held at Gessie at 11 a m Monday with interment in Athreon cemetery.
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Highland Township
Lake View Hospital
Jerry Goff
Gessie
Athtreon
Thoma Gen
Methodist Church Holds Week of Citywide Services
The local Methodist church hosts a week of meetings drawing wide interest. Rev. Wilson of Utica preaches nightly with Prof. Burnett directing music. High School night attracts about 1600 youths. Women's Club and Knights of Pythias nights are featured. Cottage prayers and Old People's Service are scheduled. The pastor, Russell B. Kern, will close with Sunday services at 11 AM and 7 PM.
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Wilson
Utica
Burnett
Knights of Pythias
Russell B. Kern
A Good Show At The Lyric And Local Notices
A lively Thursday report notes a Lyric show in town and mentions St Josephs church repair with a new roof. Rhenb Beamer of Attica visited Monday to attend the grand jury and remains spry. Weather praises abound with no need to go South. Leader's Clearance promotes An Sweater store for all ages. The text also references divorce cases, life imprevements, Wann's help at Robbs store on Saturday 27.
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Rhenb Beamer
Attica
Rhenb
Leader’s
Wann
Robb
Good Humor Club Carnival At Chamber Of Commerce
The Good Humor club ladies will stage a carnival in the Chamber of Commerce building on Thursday February 8 1923 with afternoon and evening sessions Proceeds go to their charity fund aiding the citys poor The basement will hold booths fancy work cats candies games while Mr Wm Harris will display war curios and explain them Also booths will represent different nationalities There will be ample amusements and entertainment.
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Ladies of the Good Humor Club
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. Harris
DAR Fund Launches Memorial Fountain Project
The Daughters of the American Revolution begin a fund for a memorial fountain in the courthouse yard. Proceeds from rum mage sales plus a new Pie Market on the chamber of commerce third Saturday each month will support the effort. Several fountain plans have been received and work will start once a design is chosen.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Court House Yard
Chamber of Commerce
Boggs Must Qualify for County Surveyor Post
Boggs the newly elected county surveyor cannot assume office until he secures a license. A new state law requires all county engineers to be licensed, with licenses issued to current officeholders and graduates of accredited engineering schools.
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Fine Boggs
Local Official to Serve Interim Duties After Election Oust
In the wake of the election, an interim official steps in to manage the office duties. Citizens previously voting out the incumbent will see continued administration under the new arrangement while transitions continue.
Celebrate Birthdays in Lafayette Family Dinner
January 14 marked the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. James Price ages 70 and 63. They hosted a small gathering with friends, with out of town guests including Mrs. Bertha Sewell Eleanor Sewell Ada Delight Sewell Mrs. William Sparks Mr. Ray Karlstrand of Lafayette and Mr. Louis Miller of Frankfort. Ada Sewell stayed a week with her grandparents.
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James Price
Bertha Sewell
Eleanor Sewell
Ada Delight Sewell
William Sparks
Ray Karlstrand
Lafayette
Louis Miller
Frankfort
One Day County Institute At Veedersburg High School
Fountain County teachers will gather for a one day institute at Veedersburg High School on January 20 replacing the township meeting. All township teachers are urged to attend and city teachers are invited to participate. Enrollment fee is 25 cents. Guy A Waldrip, Co Supt.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg High School
Guy A. Waldrip
Infant Black Dies In Warren County Home
Infant John A. Black died at the parents North 7th street home on Thursday evening. Funeral services with undertaker M. Board in charge were held Saturday at West Lebanon. The child’s parents formerly lived in that part of Warren county.
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John A
John A. Black Sr
North 7Th Street
M. Board
West Lebanon
Warren County
Reo Bus Line Announces Worker Service
The Reo Motor Bus Line will run a bus starting Monday January 15 for workers in Danville Indiana. The trip departs Veedersburg 5 40 am Covington 6 00 am and Danville 8 45 pm. Service may change if unsatisfactory. Frank Layne voorzitter
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Reo Motor Bus Line
Danville
Veedersburg
Covington
Frank Layne
Crane Brother's Death Prompts Fort Wayne Visit
George W. Crane of Fort Wayne was summoned here early in the week by the death of his brother William Crane, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday morning.
Poultry Fanciers Elect Officers at Attica Meeting
The Fountain Warren Poultry Association held its annual officer elections. Harry Schwartz was named president with C. T. Jacobson as vice president W. H. Moore secretary Axtel Westring treasurer and Henry Webb and W A Calvert as superintendents. Directors include John E Wilson Win gate Roy E Williams F E Mow J J Eb erly P EF Smith C A Cobb J W Whitehead Boswell Bros Williamsport William Small J B Erberle David M Swadley H H Maddus the county agents A J Hesler and Foster Poe from Fountain county and Covington furthers.
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Attica
Fountain Warren Poultry Association
Harry Schwartz
C. T. Jacobson
W. H. Moore
Axtel Westring
Henry Webb
W. A. Calvert
John E. Wilson
Wingate
Roy E. Williams
Veedersburg
F. E. Mow
West Lebanon
J. J. Eberly
Pine Village
P. EF. Smith
Oxford
C. A. Cobb
J. W. Whitehead
Lafayette
Boswell Bros
Williamsport
William Small
J. B. Erberle
David M. Swadley
H. H. Maddus
Warren County
A. J. Hesler
Fountainscounty
Covington
Foster Poe
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Bodine
County clerk H E Bodine reports licenses issued since the last update. Albert A Myers 30 and Mae E Ghester 26 both of Danville. Wilbur Misner 27 Attica and Helen M Taylor 21 Veedersburg. Luther Smith 21 Glascow Ky and Freda Cooper 18 Mellott. Louie Castell 50 Danville Ill and Mary Hill 46 Indiana. James A Chisler 23 and Madaline A Toby 21 Perrysville. Henry Orlea Jr 30 and Veteline Fishery 26 Westville Ill.
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H. E. Bodine
Albert A. Myers
Mae E. Ghester
Danville
Wilbur Misner
Attica
Helen M. Taylor
Veedersburg
Luther Smith
Glascow
Freda Cooper
Mellott
Louie Castell
Ill
Mary Hill
Indiana
James A. Chisler
Madaline A. Toby
Perrysville
Henry Orlea, Jr
Veteline Fishery
Westville
Aged Miner James Remonetto Dies at 74
James Remonetto, 74, longtime Italian miner of Stringtown and resident of Wabash township, died at his home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Father Moran officiating, burial at Mis. Carmel White's Chapel in West Wabash. Survived by his family.
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James Remonetto
Stringtown
Wabash Township
Father Moran
Mis. Carmel
White’s Chapel
West Wabash
Attica Armory Opens With Big Dance Under Legion
The new Attica Armory opened Friday evening with a large 40 by 100 foot hall and smooth floor. Attica Post No 52 American Legion plans extra features for the dance managed by the legion. Gray's six Pierces Orchestra of Danville Ill will provide music for what is promised to be one of the best dances in Attica.
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Attica Armor
Attica Pst No. 52
American Legion
Attica
Gray
Six Pierce Orchestra
Danville
Ill
N Attica
Leader's Clearance Sale Features Men’s and Boys Overcoats
Mrs. Laura Little and Mrs. Knight Little visited Veedersburg on Friday as guests of Mrs. Ned Grady while promoting the Leader's clearance sale offering savings on Fourth of July style overcoats for men and boys.
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Laura Little
Knight Little
Veedersburg
Ned Grady
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the Woman
Arshali
F. Nixon
Florida
Fine
E-View Hospital
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