Longtime Ohio-born matriarch dies in Indiana at 86
Mrs. Mary T Oliphant Cunningham wife of Cyrus Cunningham died Monday at 6 30 am at the Cunningham homestead Lower Warren County after two years of arteriosclerosis age 86 21 days She was born January 2 1836 in Ohio moved with her family to Iowa then Indiana She married Cyrus Cunningham December 17 1855 They had seven children Rheubin Horatio Malinda Walter Celeb V Harriette J and James survive with brothers sisters including Peter Oliphant and Margarett Ballah Thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren Also surviving are nieces and nephews The funeral was held at 2 pm Wednesday from the home conducted by Rev R B Kern Interment in the private cemetery adjoining the residence
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Mary T. Oliphant-Cunningham
Cyrus Cunningham
C. Vv. Cunningham
Cunningham
Warren County
Iowa
Indiana
Vermillion County
Arties
Esquire
Elisha Rodgers
Rheubin
Horatio
Malinda
Walter
Celeb V
Hérriette
James
Peter T. Oliphant
Los Angeles
California
Margarett Ballah
Foster
Methodist Church
Benson
R. B. Kern
Wertz tied to Creek Road North funds in 1921 records
Van Buren township records show that Harry Wertz Republican County Chairman received in January 1921 four thousand three hundred forty dollars from that township alone for building the Creek Road North a small piece of road along the creek north of Veedersburg. What he received in county aid if any we have not learned.
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van Buren
Harry Wertz
Veedersburg
Union Miners Cite High Coal Prices Due to Costs
Union miners allege local coal prices are inflated because operators pay $1.50 per ton to mine, while the union scale fixes $1.08 per ton. They argue excessive freight rates and widespread price gains indicate people are being held up by the system.
Lindsey Bilis Returns to Store After 20 Tag Improvement
Lindsey Bilis shows improvement of 20 tags and plans a return to the store. The update indicates readiness to resume daily duties and resume customer service.
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Lindsey Bilis
American Revolution graves located in Fountain County Indiana
The Sons of the American Revolution seek location details for graves of Revolutionary soldiers in Fountain County. Listed sites include John Blake Michael Stout Wm Osborn Henry Bolton Thomas Pearson Wm Ward Enos Devis Antony Rousseau and others with several graves not yet located. Citizens with information should contact Dr A L Spinning Covington Indiana to help create permanent records.
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Sons of the American Revolution
United States
Fountain County
Sons of the American Revlution
Daughters of the American Revooution
John Blake
Michael Stout
Old Bethel
Newtown
Wm. Osborn
Granville Graobles
Henry Bolton
John DeHaven
Thomas Pearson
Bethel Cemetery
Attica
Wm. Ward
Young’s Farm
Covington
Enos Devis
Davis Cemeter
Antony Rousseau
Marquis de LaFayette
Rousseau
Rushaw
James D. McManamy
Anthony
Cotena
McManamy
Jacob Youngblood
John(athen) Osborn
Jacob High
Tobias Mozier
Thomas Wilson
Robert McIntyre
John Bodly
Isaac Cook
A. L. Spinning
Ind
Candidates Geting Busy In Republican County Camps
Republicans show active campaigning with many candidates in county camps. The party declares room for all and pledges a free hand and fair deal for the nominee in the upcoming election.
ALEX GRUBBS ILL WITH DOUBLE PNEUMONIA
Alex Grubbs a prominent farmer and Poland China hog raiser of West Wabash township is reported very ill with double pneumonia. He was taken ill the first of last week. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
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Alex Grubbs
Poland
West Wabash
Pope Benedict XV Dies After Illness
The newspaper reports Pope Benedict XV died following a period of illness. It notes that his death came after concerns about a minor ailment and contrasts his longevity with previous popes Leo XIII and Pius X, whose ages and health were stressed by recent strains.
Death of a God fearing church leader mourned
The obituary honors a church head noted for his humanity and burdened by the wrongs of others. He is remembered as a devout man whose death leaves a gap in leadership and a community mourning his loss.
Concrete walks for Ninth Street petition filed
A petition to improve Ninth Street by building concrete walks from Liberty Street north to Pearl Street south was filed with the city council and acted on favorably Monday night. The proper steps will be followed to complete the improvement amid signs the petition was signed by most property owners.
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Ninth Street
Liberty Street
Pearl Street
Will Preach First Sermon By Aaron Cox At Baptist Church
Aaron Cox son of Ben Cox and a local high school student will deliver his maiden sermon at the Baptist church this Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend.
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Aaron Cox
Ben Cox
Baptist Church
Local Notes From Indianapolis and Grand Bay Visit
Dan Clem was in Indianapolis on business Tuesday. S. V. Wells left the first of the week ill but is improving. James Hastings traveled Friday to Grand Bay Alabama to visit his aunt and uncle Dr J P Buckner and wife in Covington. Advertisement promises reliable auto repair work with guaranteed first class quality at lower prices.
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Dan Clem
Indianapolis
S. V. Wells
James Hastings
Grand Bay
Alabama
J. P. Buckner
Furmher
Covington
Fragmentary History of a Newspaper Title
Fragmentary OCR notes trace a newspaper’s founders editors and owners from 1874 to 1897 with names Vogt Spencer Guinn and changes in ownership though text is heavily garbled and partial. It references a veteran editor and a sale after 1887 and a name change later in the period.
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Llivan
The Republican of Covington Indiana Aims High
The Republican is a longstanding Covington paper in Fountain County with a loyal G O P stance. Its editor has kept the publication self sustaining and frank in political advocacy amid regional Democratic strength, highlighting Covington’s Wabash River setting and notable local history.
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Republican
Covington
Fountain County
Wabash River
Indiana
Nedwin Hannegan
Daniel W. Voorhees
Laon Wallace
Enos H. Nebékerland
Teresta
Mrs Eliza Shade Dies in Hillsboro Indiana
Mrs. Eliza Shade widow of Lafayette Shade died at her Hillsboro home early Sunday after illness that began Tuesday and pneumonia. Aged 78, she spent most of her life in the community and was a member of the local M E church. Survived by three children Emily Willett Maud Weaver and Garfield Shade and one sister. Funeral at M E church Sunday afternoon.
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Hillssboro
Ind
Eliza Shade
Lafayette Shade
M. E. Church
Shade
Emily Willett
Hillsboro
Maud Weaver
Pence
Garfield Shade
Em. E. Ehaireh
Kicked by Mule Injures Hillsboro Farmer
Cleo Hatts, farmer south of Hillsboro, was kicked by a mule while shearing around 10 30 Sunday morning. He fainted leaving the barn and two physicians were called. The injury is painful but not seen as serious. he will be out of work for several days.
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Cleo Hatts
Hillsboro
Poland China bred sow sale at Covington event
On Friday February 10 1922 at McMahon's Barn Covington we offer 45 head of choice bred sows and gifts sale begins 1230 p m For catalogue address Alva Ellis Hillsboro Oregon
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McMahon
Covington
Alva Ellis
Hillsboro
Covington Visitors and Local Health Notes
Seth Harmon and wife of Cates visited Covington on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carrier of North Fifth Street are reported ill with grippe. Miss Carrie Coffing visits Danville this week as guest of Mrs. Manford Van Dorn. Mrs. Bell Bowers was ill but improved last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Watts welcome a daughter born Monday. Walter Moore visits Indianapolis for the Indiana Grain Dealers annual meeting.
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Seth Harmon
of Cates
Covington
Henry Carrier
North Fifth Street
Grippe
Carrie Coffing
Danvile
Manford van Dorn
John Watts
Walter Moore
Indianapolis
Indiana Grain Dealers
Healing Touch Sacred Drama Draws Crowd in Janville Indiana
Sunday audience at a local Methodist church witnessed a dramatic portrayal titled The Healing Touch. Four laymen from St James M E church, Janville Illinois, played roles in a carpenter shop scene showing Jesus healing a crippled lad and transforming a vengeful spirit into forgiveness. Dr J G Wilson originated the production and the group plans to continue similar Christian outreach.
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St. James M. E
Janville
Iinois
J. G. Wilson
G. Haven Stephens
Charles Atwood
Harry Board
Jesus
Covington
Harry Beard
Illinois
Indiana
Lydia Goens Dies At 68 In Veedersburg After Illness
Mrs Lydia Goens aged 68 died at her brother John Perrys home in Veedersburg Ind following a brief illness. Born at Port Williams Ohio she came to Indiana in 1861 and since then lived with her brother for twenty years in the vicinity.
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Veedersburg
Ind
Lydia Goens
John Perry
Port Williams
Indiana
Republican Love Feast Set at Crawfordsville Temple
National and state officials including Senator Harry S. New and Congressman Fred S. Purnell will headline a Republican love feast at the Masonic Temple in Crawfordsville on Washingtons Birthday. Local county and state candidates will be introduced and speak brief remarks. Dr. Thomas L. Cooksey chairs the Montgomery county committee and has secured affirmative replies from major speakers. Reception plans to be announced.
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Harry S. New
Fred S. Purnell
Ulysses
Lesh
Oliver
Com. Schortemeier
Republican State Committee
Masonic Temple
Crawfordsville
Washington
Thomas L. Cooksey
Montgomery
Car of Chickens Burns on Clover Leaf
A carload of chickens bound for the East caught fire on a Clover Leaf train near Cates Tuesday. The car was detached east of Cates. many chickens were freed, but the car and many birds were destroyed, leaving only the irons. Traffic was delayed for some time.
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Cates
Take the Republican It Will Do Your Food
Charles McDonald a Danville clerk spent Sunday at home with his family Mrs Frost Harden entertained her sewing club Tuesday evening and a fine time was enjoyed by all present
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Charles McDonald
Danville
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Pious X
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