Mrs Ruby Phebus Dies After Illness At Danville Hospital
Mrs Ruby Yerkes Phebus born February 25, 1882 on a farm south of Attica wife of the late Leonard Phebus mother of Gordon aged 15 died Tuesday night at Lakeview hospital Danville after typhoid fever and kidney complications. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev O P Cooper with interment in Mt Hope cemetery. The article also critiques a County Auditor report for 1919 showing revenues of 117351.97 and expenditures of 100510.07, plus various line items and a call for transparency.
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Ruby Phebus
Leonard Phebus
Rogers Crossing
Lakeview Hospital
Danville
Phebus
Jacob Yerkes
Ruby Yerkes Phebus
Barkley
Martha Yerkes
Attica Press
Whch
Mexico
Recorder's Office
Sheriff's
Surveyor’s
Co. Assessor
Board of Review
Dr Colledge Delivers Talk on The Call of the New Era
Dr W A Colledge of Chicago spoke at the Methodist church on Monday at 2 oclock. The lecture addressed immigration assimilation capital versus labor and the American spirit, urging churches and the press to lead in Americanizing the people.
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W. A. Colledge
Chicago
Hillsboro Couple Wed in City Ceremony
Evan A. Tinsley and Mrs. Carrie Frazier, both of Hillsboro, were married Sunday afternoon in Hillsboro. Rev. R. B. Kern officiated. The couple will live on a farm northeast of town after a brief honeymoon in Indianapolis.
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Evan A. Tinsley
Carrie Frazier
Hillsboro
This City
R. B. Kern
Clarion Call on Rogers Crossing Dangers
Citizen message urges action on the Rogers crossing per state railroad commission and Warren county officials. It appeals to Lower Warren county residents and Covington to begin steps now, outlining two courses of action and urging immediate attention.
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Rogers Crossing
Warren County
Covington
State Railroad Commission
Hillsboro Woman Ada Tinsley Dies Suddenly
Ada Tinsley wife of Jewell Tinsley died at her Hillsboro home Tuesday at 3 30 in the morning from complications after premature birth of twin daughters born Sunday night Her death followed a brief heart trouble and she passed away before family could reach her Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery with funeral services at 10 00 Thursday at the family home conducted by Rev H A Davis Mrs Tinsley had lived in the community all her life and the couple ran the Central Hotel for two years Local friends mourn her loss.
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Ada Tinsley
Jewell Tinsley
Central Hotel
H. A. Davis
Rose Hill Cemetery
Hillsboro Times
Doubly Sad Death of Lois Thompson Martin
Lois Thompson Martin died at home east of the city after a seven day illness from flu leading to pneumonia. She was 24, wife of L C Martin, mother of Margery and William, and daughter of the late William Thompson. The four ailing family members recovered except Lois. Funeral held at the farm home with Rev Kern officiating. interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Lois
William Thompson
Ollive Thompson
France
L. C. Martin
Margery
William
Interurban Circuit Fair Dates Fixed for Five Counties
Representatives of five county fairs in the interurban circuit met in Frankfort Indiana and set dates and purses for fall meetings. Frankfort runs August 23 to 27 Crawfordsville August 30 to September 3 Covington September 6 to 10 Lafayette September 13 to 17 Logansport September 20 to 24. Early races include four class events with a 300 dollar purse and five her races with purses of 500 dollars. George P Schwin attended for Covington.
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Frankfort
Ind
Frankfort Fair
Crawfordsville
Covington
Lafayette
Logansport
George P. Schwin
Covington Fair
Public sale announced for McMahon farm near Covington
On Monday February 9 at his farm three miles southeast of Covington a public sale will offer about 800 bushels of corn seven horses six mules cows hogs two harness sets two wagons and various farming implements. Nine months time will be given.
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Covington
McMahon
Millcreek Pig Club Formed by Local Banks
Representatives from two Kingman banks agree to establish a sow and litter club for Millcreek township youth. Duroc Jersey sows will be purchased or donated and awarded in February.about ten to twelve gifts to be distributed under supervision of Kingman vocational agriculture teacher Mr. Sowers. Committee members Wim Ratcalf and T C Glascock to arrange purchases.
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Kingman
Millcreek
Farmer’s Bank Club
Veedersboro
Sowers
Wim. Ratcalf
Citizens Bank
T. C. Glascock
Jim Murry Tames Freezing Snakes On Ice
Jim Murry of the Rogers farm reports two snakes found in a spring stream. One garter and one water snake were cooled to ice on the bank and later moved to a bucket for pets as he claims they stay tame while kept on ice. Some urged a revenue officer to investigate his premises, but the tale remains his.
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Jim
Truck Recruiting Station Here
A truck recruiting station has been located this week under the direction of two young recruiting officers of the sixth division Camp Great. Several boys have enrolled signaling their intention to join Jaele Sam's military force. Names listed include Gilbert Jones and Louis Vickery.
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Jaele Sam
Gilbert Jones
Louis Vickery
Death toll at Rob Roy home claims three in one day
In Rob Roy area a mother, daughter, and son die within hours from pneumonia. Fred Crawford, 19, and Anna Miller, daughter of Guy Crawford, die early Sunday with Wesley Miller and others ill. The husband mourns as the family burial follows at Green Bay Cemetery near Newtown.
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Guy Crawford
Rob Roy
Fred
Anna Miller
Covington
Crawford
Wesley Miller
Green Bay
Newtown
Bank Yeggs at Newport
Yegemen visited Newport gaining entry to Nixon & Co bank by breaking the vault door knob and lock. They entered the fire proof vault but did not steal money or bonds. only B. R. Nixon's revolver and scattered papers were found. A basket of tools was left. no blacksmith claim noted.
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Newport
Nixon & Co’s, Bank
B. R. Nixon
Nixon & Co
Hoosier State
Prohibition Case Moves in Supreme Court Over Rhode Island
Washington January 26 The Government counsel moved to dismiss Rhode Island's attack on the validity of the prohibition amendment to the constitution. A long argument is expected between the government and Rhode Island with a decision likely around March 1. Read the ads in this issue.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
Scout Movement Organized in County Meeting
A Covington gathering of representatives from area towns formed a temporary county wide Boy Scout council. Dan Young was elected President, Leist Secretary, and Worth Reed Treasurer. A three month trial period was approved with funds to be raised by a committee including Meharry Attica Merrill Hillsboro Hesler Veedersburg and McKinney Covington. A follow up meeting is set for February first at two in the afternoon in Covington to finalize start up plans.
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Covington
Zellers
National Committee
Chicago
Poland
Danville
Dan Young
Leist
Worth Reed
Chas. Meharry
Attica
Merrill
Hillsboro
Hesler
Veedersburg
McKinney
Covington K of P Holds Open Meeting
The Covington K of P Lodge held a special open meeting for county and public in Castle Hall. Music by the Covington orchestra under Prof. Oscar Kaufmann accompanied speeches by Fred Palin of Newtown and Hon. B R Inman who presented medals to service members and spoke on the Soldier Citizen. The event ended with a social gathering and goodwill.
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K. of P. Lodge
Castle Hall
Covington Orchestra
Oscar Kaufmann
Fred Palin
Newtown
B. R. Inman
Hen Roost Robberies Hit Fountain County Farmers
The Crawfordsville Review reports rising egg thefts near a dollar per dozen worry Fountain County poultry farmers. Charles McCauley of the Richland Horse Thief Detective association visited Covington seeking licensed poultry dealers as Indiana law requires licenses for all poultry sellers.
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Fountain County
Indiana
Richland Horse Thief Detective Association
Charles McCauley
Covington
Crawfordsville
Mrs Helen Bulger Dies in Newport Funeral Held
Mrs Helen Bulger sister of the late Mrs Kreusch died last week at her Newport home. Funeral services were held late in the week with several relatives from here in attendance.
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Helen Bulger
Kreusch
Newport
Hre
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Tinsley
Carrie McAllister
Indianapolis
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Albert Gould
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Clifford Martin
Willie
Kern
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Millcreek Pig Club
Jim Murry
Roger
Bank Yeggs
Covington K
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Covingtonians
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