Mrs. J C Shanklin Dies After Long Illness in Frankfort
Mrs. Mollie E. Olds Shanklin died about 5:15 Friday morning at her Jackson street home in Frankfort Indiana after more than two years of illness. The funeral was held Monday at 2:30 pm from the home with interment at Green Lawn cemetery. She was a longtime Presbyterian and active in Eastern Star W R C and local clubs. Survived by husband John C. Shanklin six children and several grandchildren. one son Frank died in 1903 from football injuries at Hanover College. A sister Mrs Emma Kirkpatrick of Mattoon Illinois survived, along with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Shanklin
Jackson Street
Frankfort
Indiana
H. L. Crain
Presbyterian Church
Green Lawn
Diaglin
Sanetal
Emma Kirkpatrick
Mattoon, Jrl
License couples wed in 1920 stampede of marriages
The 1920 license list shows Elmer McLain 19 and Ola Maffe tt 18 from Perrysville married by Magistrate Osborn, and Charles Matinely 25 with Maude Irene Fenters 18 in Attica by Rev James G Campbell. Warren Nolen 19 and Edna Paddock 19 from Marshall and Veedersburg married by Rev O W McGaughey. George Hawkins 44 and Ade Shaffer 37 from Catlin DL and Danville married by Magistrate Asa Osborn. Edward Owens 24 and Ruby Myers 26 from Judson Waynetown and John Lawson 27 and Ellen Larson 21 from Attica listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McLain
Wabash Township
Ola Maffett
Domestic
Perrysville
Osborn
Charles Matinely
Attica
Maude Irene Fenters
Same City
James G. Campbell
Warren Henry Nolen
Farmer
Marshall
Ind
Edna B. Paddock
Veedersburg
O. W. McGaughey
George Hawkins
Catlin
Ade Shaffer
Danville
Asa Osborn
Mrs Ruby Phebus Taken To St Elizabeths Hospital
Mrs Ruby Phebus was taken to St Elizabeths hospital Danville on Monday afternoon with new complications in her case that may require an operation for pus. The ailment could involve the gall bladder or kidneys. doctors have not yet determined the exact organ. Initial typhoid-like symptoms faded after weeks, but a blockage or abscess is suspected and surgery is deemed likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Phebus
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danville
Phebus
Meeting of sheep men in Hillsboro for 1920 wool sale
A meeting of farmers raising sheep in the county will be held in Hillsboro at the school building on Saturday afternoon January 24 1920 to plan marketing the 1920 clip of wool. All are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Attica printing firms urged for circuit court work
The Covington Republican notes Attica handles most printing for the circuit court including criminal cases and divorces, arguing this supports local business. The piece critiques Republican claims of pure party virtue and questions potential conflicts of interest in court printing assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Attica
Covington Republican
Princigh
Colledge to Speak on The Call of the New Era at M E Church
Dr Wm A Colledge will deliver a lecture titled The Call of the New Era at the M E church on Monday evening January 26. The talk covers live questions of the day and was postponed from December 8 due to the lecturer's illness. Admission is 25 or 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Colledge
M. E. Church
Colledge
Menace at Rogers crossing on Dixie Highway warned
Despite silence the danger at Rogers crossing west of town remains. Citizens fear another fatal accident may occur at the death trap on the Dixie Highway and urge action to prevent harm to residents and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Crossing
Sity
Dixie Highway
Splendid Improvement at Trott and Bantz Garage
Trott and Bantz have added a fifty foot rear extension and a new heating plant to their Third street garage. The updated building matches the old structure and provides greatly increased space for storage and work, making a fine place to conduct business.
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Trott & Bantz
Third Street
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire Near Coal Creek
The two story farm home of Dr. C. M. Coggins west of Coal Creek occupied by H. E. Brewer and family was destroyed by fire on Monday evening. Neighbors saved part of the contents. Loss estimated at about 3500 dollars with partial insurance. The Brewers were away at the time visiting when the fire was noticed.
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C. M. Coggins
Coal Creek
H. E. Brewer
Public meeting at Knights of Pything hall Jan 26
Notice to the public announces a Monday evening meeting at Knights of Pything hall on January 26 with Kaufmann Orchestra music from 7:30 to 8. Invocation by Rev R B Kern. Welcome address by W E Livengood. Address by Fred C Palin. Music again by Orchestra. Address and medal presentation to service members by B R Inman. Benediction by Rev O W McGoughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pything Hall
Kaufmann Orchestra
R. B. Kern
W. E. Livengood
Fred C. Palin
Music Orchestra
B. R. Inman
Baptist church junior group to host Monday program
The B Y P U Juniors of the Baptist church announce an entertainment program at the church on Monday evening January 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
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the Baptist Church
High School Pupils Report Savings and Spending Totals
Teachers payroll for the year is $10 430.00, while pupil spending on luxuries exceeds this by a little over two fifths. Pupil responses from 160 students estimate monthly and yearly totals for savings and expenditures at $573.00 and $6 864.00 respectively, with $71.50 saved weekly and $75.65 spent on candies and amusements weekly.
Hillsboro Plans New Farmers and Merchants Bank
Hillsboro residents packed a Saturday afternoon meeting at the Hillsboro school to organize a new bank. A capital stock of 25000 was subscribed by 75 stock holders. Will Allen was named temporary chairman and H S Starnes secretary. A charter is sought for the Farmers and Merchants State Bank to be built on the south side of Main Street as a modern county bank.
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Hillsboro
Will Allen
H. S. Starnes
Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank
Court House Notes Reflect Rehiring and Bills
Sherman Smail was re-elected janitor at the court house with a small salary increase. L. P. Little was re-elected county attorney for a second year. Various miscellaneous bills were approved to close the year and at the January term of Commissioners court the usual bills were allowed.
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Sherman Smail
Court House
L. P. Little
Commissioners Court
Wilkinson Named County Road Superintendent at Jackson
Albert Wilkinson of Jackson township was appointed county road superintendent to succeed Charley Brantz and assumed duties immediately. A list of district superintendents was named as part of the appointment.
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Albert Wilkinson
Jackson
Charley Brantz
Wilkinson
Jackson Township
Viewers Appointed on Bilsland Highway Petition
The Bilsland Highway petition north of town passed unfavorably with W. E. Brant Daly Frazier of Cain and Charles Isley of Millcreek appointed as viewers. The reed has been viewed and the report is said to be favorable and to be heard at the February term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilsland
Unon
W. E. Brant
Daly Frazier
Cain
Charles Isley
Millcreek
Attica Bridge Bid Notice Seeks County Contract
County Auditor Newlin invites bids for constructing the Attica river bridge with a target letting date February 7, 1920. Estimated county cost set at 282,741 dollars in 5 percent bonds over 30 years, per first estimate.
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Newlin
Attica
Smith Myers Appointed District Commissioner
Smith Myers was appointed District Commissioner and Col. Sent man, county surveyor, was appointed county engineer.
County bids let for poor farm supplies and dry goods
Bids opened for county supplies at the poor farm with groceries awarded to Ost & Davis and Wm. Dennis Co. of Covington and Monroe Hass of Newtown. Dry goods awarded to Monroe Hass of Newtown, Smith & Kreusch, W. B. Gray, and M. Schesley of Covington. Laird Highway viewers’ favorable report approved and the road ordered opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ost & Davis
Wm. Dennis Co
Covington
Monroe Hass
Newtown
Smith & Kreusch
W. B. Gray
M. Schesley
Laird Highway
County road project bids advertised in northern county
Shawnee Richland Cain Jackson Millcreek Wabash and Troy townships seek bids for road improvements. Auditor H W Newlin announces the letting will be held for roads located in the extreme north end of the county.
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H. W. Newlin
Shawnee
Richland
Cain
Jackson
Millcreek
Wabash
Troy
Violinist Oscar Kaufmann to Perform at Palace Theatre
Oscar Kaufmann the violinist will perform on special engagements at the Palace Theatre in Danville for four afternoons and evenings next week. His noted ability draws wide attention. A baby boy was born to Dr Chew and his wife early Tuesday morning.
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Oscar Kaufmann
Palace Theatre
Danville
Kaufmann
Dr. Chew
Secretary of State William A. Roach Dies in Indianapolis
Indiana Secretary of State William A. Roach died at his Indianapolis home at 4 40 PM from uremic poisoning after several weeks illness. Services were held in Indianapolis and Delphi with state officials and Governor Goodrich leading an escort. Born September 24 1874 in Delphi Roach studied law and served as Republican leader in Carrell and Ninth district.
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Wiliam A. Roach
State of
Indiana
Indanapolis
East Thirty- Second Street
Tia
Indianapolis
Delphi
Goodrich
Moethodist
Ar. Roach
Hich
Indy
Michie! Ryan
Ryan
Rsach
Indiana Law School
Ormney
Carrell County
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Methodist Church
Mgr. Roach
Gov. Goodrich
William A. Roach
Roach
Fountain County
Pat Murphy
Old Fountain
W. A. Roach
Methodist Church Schedule and Union Service Announcement
The Methodist Church led by Pastor R. B. Kern lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m with the Kingdom of God as the topic Epworth League meetings at 5 30 p m and 6 15 p m A union preaching service at 7 p m will be held at the Christian church with Rev Tidrick of the Baptist church delivering the sermon
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Kingdom of God
Epworth League
The
Christian Church
Tidrick
Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.C. Shanklin
James Crain
Mont L. Crain
Chap Graham
Charles Carwile
Charles Bright
Albert Davis
Fountain County Federation of Farmers
R. S. Thomas
Soils and Crops Department
Purdue University
Fountein
Mgr. Thomas
Thomas
Federation
Edward Lee Owens
Judson
Ruby Faye Myers
Waynetown
John Lawson
Powler
Ellen Larson
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