Big Independence Day Celebration Planned in Wavlington
Wavlington prepares a full day of free entertainment for Independence Day with music by the Perrysville band, six green pace and green trot races, handicap contests, speeches by Chas M Crayton, vocal and instrumental music, and a two hour fireworks display. An aviation exhibition may be announced if a suitable aviator attends.
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Wavlington
Perrysville
Fair Grounds
Atzou’viock
Chas. M. Crayton
Danville
Fountain County
Will Covington Organize a Band This Week
Nichelas Giihe a local musician considers forming a band in Crawfordsville. He has played with Ferrara's band and a major local group, and conducted a solo that energized a Crawfordsville crowd. Next week Gall plans to return to Covington and seek interested musicians to start a band.
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Nichelas Giihe
Babar
Carmivus Baal
Fie
Crawfordsyirg
Ana Plabe
Grillu
Amiva
Musicei
Great Creature
Ferrara
Crawfordsville
Covington
Gall
Mrs. Ara LaTourette Dies After Illness in Danville
Mrs. Ara E. LaTourette longtime Fountain County resident dies at Danville hospital after peritonitis. She ran a millinery and dress shop in the city and was active in Rebekahs and Pythian Sisters. She leaves two sons, parents, and three sisters. Funeral arrangements set with Rev. Ecker at the Methodist church. Burial in Mt. Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara E. LaTourette
Danville
LaTourette
Fountain County
Sevral
Oliver D
Margaret Bodine Blekley
Troy Township
George LaTourette
Clarence
Aredi5
John Harry Jr
Covington
Order of Rebekah
West Frankfort
Indiana
Elle Neal
Hillsboro
Ind
Neces Lowe
Mt. Rainier
Allom
Ivate
Methodist Church
Ecker
Mt. Cemetery
Zick May Yet Achieve Desire to Leave World
Charles Zick, who shot himself in the right shoulder at his home north of Covington last May, remains in critical condition. An X ray revealed several shotgun pellets and a non healing arm fracture. blood poisoning has developed and amputation may be needed. his mental state is described as wrecked with risk of further self harm.
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Charles Zick
Sun
Martin
Covington
Albert Brown
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danville
Young Zick
Covington and
Waynetown Phone Rates Raise Sparks Local Meeting
About 250 Waynetown Telephone Company patrons met at the schoolhouse to discuss John Detchon’s request to raise rates before the Utilities Commission. Current rates rise from 75 cents to 1.25 for wall phones and from 1 to 2 for business lines with higher country rates and new per message fees.
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Waynetown
John Iitehon
State Board
Covington
Wee Gohot
Fountsin
Birdcell & Brown
Elmdale
Detchon
Barber Shop Sold To Baldwin And Johnson
Paul Finan sells his barber shop to George Baldwin and Harry Johnson both recognized workers in local shops. Baldwin comes from Alben and Harden, Johnson from Finan’s shop, and they start in a good location aiming for a share of the city’s barber trade.
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Paul Finan
George Baldwin
Harry Johnson
Mr. Baldwin
Alben & Harden
Mr. Johnson
Finan
Towpath engine damaged in Attica junction collision
The famous engine that puffs daily along the towpath railway suffered severe bruises broken ribs and internal injuries Tuesday morning when a main line freight swiped it at the Attica junction. Mrs Frank T Goodwin of West Lebanon was the most seriously injured of those aboard. Several others were jarred. The Covington train could not run Tuesday but resumed traffic on Wednesday.
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Towpath
Attica Junction
Frank T. Goodwin
West Lebanon
Covington
Campaign Promises Big Prizes to Boost Subscriptions
The Republican and Enterprise offer large cash and a five prize pool to increase circulation. Five prizes plus ten percent commission for non winners, with early entry urged and nominations encouraged across Covington and nearby areas.
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Republican and
Enterprise
Covington Couple United in Catholic Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Loyola Mc Comas of Covington to Daniel P. Hughes of Madison Wisconsin was solemnized at St Josephs church. The ceremony featured singing by Mrs Fred Summer and organist Miss Louise Ryan. The couple will honeymoon in the west and reside in Madison after September 1 where Hughes will join the University of Wisconsin faculty.
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Loyola McComas
George K McComas
Daniel P. Hughes
Madison
Wis
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Shea
Fred Summer
Danville
Illiinois
Madson
Hughes
the State University
Covington
Covington High
Indiana University
Chicago University
Gatlin
Ie 7 Keppa
Fire Dughes
In the Public Schoola
Wade
Mica
University of Wisconsi
Local Farmer Hurt After Haymow Fall 28 Feet
John Stucker a prominent Fountain County farmer suffered serious injuries Sunday when he fell from a haymow chute on his farm. He fractured his shoulder and internal injuries are feared after a 28 foot fall. He is one of the county's best known farmers.
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John Stucker
Fountain County
Mr. Stucker
Rural route carrier retires as Democrat takes over
Elmore Arter leaves the No 2 rural route after years of service. Leland Massey now drives the route and is expected to be appointed to the position.
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Elmore Arter
Uncle Sam
No. 2
Leland Massey
Widow of T H Britton Granted Pension and Back Pay
The widow of the late T H Britton of this city has been granted a widow's pension with back pay and a monthly stipend of 12 dollars.
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T. H. Britton
Clifton is Disbarred and Evidence Mounts in Tank Theft Case
Rev. B. F. Cliftor, at his father's Flora area home, remains in serious condition. He faces $1500 bonds in Fountain and Montgomery circuits on charges of stealing two Prestolite tanks and an automobile. Judge Schoonover disbarred him last week after his April admission to the Fountain county bar. A search found holes in his yard and basement large enough for a lighting tank, tying the car theft and tank episodes to his case and casting doubt on his innocence.
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B. F. Cliftor
Flora
Fountain
Montgomery
Schoonover
Fountain County
Clifton
Fountain circuit court adjourns for summer vacation
The Fountain circuit court adjourned Saturday for summer vacation with no more sessions until Sept. 27. The docket is mostly cleared and only a few cases carry to the next term. Judge Schoonover departs Monday for Los Angeles to visit his son and attend the Exposition in San Francisco before returning home. Court reporter Vaughn heads to Lafayette for the break, Bailiff Charley Massey plans a farm visit near Kingman, and season chautauqua tickets are on sale at $2.
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Fountain Circuit
Schoonover
Albert
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Vaughn
Lafayette
Charley Massey
Kingman
Fountain County Council approves ferry funding for Wabash crossing
Fountain County Indiana allocates funds for a Wabash River ferry from 6 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 6 am to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. The plan appropriates 15 dollars per day for weekdays and 20 dollars per day on weekends until the Covington bridge is completed, with total emergency expenditures capped.
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Tne County Council
Hesler
Starnes
Parrish
Scrafford
Bilsland
Hendrix
Brant
Fountain County
Indiana
Wabash River
Covington
Vington Cleans Up In Linden Game
Three Co ver Leaf league games Sunday featured Goodman's lads defeating Linden 2 to 1 on Covington diamond reversing a Linden loss last Sunday. Mellott held off Veedersburg 7 to 3 at Mellott. Crawfordsville Murphy's Indians beat Wingate 2 in the tenth inning in Wingate. Mellott visits next, promising another strong matchup for local fans.
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Covington
Goodman
Linden
Saundsy
Belzane
Mellott
Veedersburg
Wingate
Murphy’s Indians
Crawfordsville
Indians
Mellett
Death of Civil War veteran G K Phebus at 66
Goe K Phebus aged 66 died at his home last Friday from complications of diseases. He served in Co H 150th Indiana Volunteers in the Civil War. Born December 1, 1848 he married Anna A Smith July 27 1874 and had seven children and a stepdaughter. Surviving relatives include his wife seven children two sisters and two half sisters. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the residence.
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Goe. K. Phebus
Phebus
Co. H. 150Th Aiegment
Indiana Volunteers
Anna A. Smith
Edward L
Covington
Della Ferguson
Nottesville
John D
Portland
Oregon
George H
Crawfordsville
Charles E
Fred L
Ruby Webster
Frankfort
Minnie McCay
Keswick
Iowa
Mary Osborn
Veedersburg
Cindie McGeorge
Greely Howell
Jane Trevillian
Danville
Yedds Hosts Saturday Gatherings With Five Neighbors
Yedds entertains five neighbors each Saturday creating a casual, friendly social routine in the neighborhood.
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Zick
New Barber Firm
Handsome Maxwell
Dick Sheaks
Vera Vickery
Ve. Fs
Amelia Schme
Myrtle Yerke
Cleta Harden
Sliss l
Lizzie Tittle
Covington R, F. BD
Florence Barkley
Eva Norris
Augusta Nicklas
Roxie Grubbs
William Sharon
Ruth Yocom
Madge Briewe
Sarah Cook
Hao Gene Bodine
Mary Young
Madge Cilbert
Nola Davison
Berenice Livengood
Majorie Stucker
Mary Matlett
Marie Stucker
Eslele Yy Cates
Vps
Chas
Kilby
Mise
Lucile Ward
James Welch
Iiss
Nevra Campbell
Kathleen Crown
Gladys Phillips
Atlanita Seliroeder
Fern Docco
Toy of Ayia Kingman
Gnal Bunebrake
Viiva Moore
Bulloeko Ool
Remiek
Bey Gertrude Bullock
al Btebees
Len Wa Oods
Lihan Shultz
Wee
Cates
Adma Summers
Silverwigd
Leah Deckelhymer
Adah Hathaway
Raivo
S.gua Robert Brewer
Rio
Glenn Osborp
Laura Smith
Aysyo Er
Alma Fretz
Eddie Rice
V. Williams
Grace Wright
Elwood Davidson
Ruby Kershberger
Marshfeld
Stone Bluff
Wilber Campbel
Attica
Yeddo
Pearl White Sree
Manudellutts A
Elizabeth Marshall
Elizabeth Myrs
Ruby Payanne Ee
Sybil Atkinson Seem
Eevola McComas Forried
R. R. Carrier
Salem
Bedfast
Ence
Terry Ata
Couny
of Vington
Eye For Victory
Yedds
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