Fire Destroys Hendrix Farm Home Near City
A two story modern home of R N Hendrix two miles east of the city was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The blaze originated under the roof in the shed kitchen and dining room. the fire spread rapidly and only a few pieces of furniture could be saved. The building, thirty or more years old, is a total loss valued with contents at eight to ten thousand dollars and insured for three thousand dollars in Farmers Mutual. Mr Green, who lived on the farm, states the loss is irreplaceable for Hendrix, his home and mementoes. Green and family moved to the Murray farm west of Trendrix.
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N. Hendrix
Hendrix
Green
Covington Races Set for July Fair Grounds Trials
The Indian-Whineis Racing Association held extensive time measurements at the Covington Fair Grounds to ensure compliance with the season rules. Clements tested his car briefly before returning to his garage while his injured brother showed cautious improvement and may watch from the stands. Howard Wilcox, last year’s Speedway winner, leads the time trials as a large crowd is anticipated for Monday July 5th with attendance boosted by advances in the event’s tech setup.
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Lomiestthes
Clements
Staads
Howard Wilcox
Don't delay orders for building materials this season
If you need building material of any kind this season place your orders now. We have a complete assortment but may not have later as most yards are short and no promise of better conditions. Trade will greatly increase after harvest. Order now to be sure to get what you want later. D. J. Young & Co. Covington Indiana.
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D. J. Young & Co
Fptf
Covington
Indiana
Eastern Star Holds Monthly Meeting Initiates Three
The Eastern Star Chapter met at the Masonic Hall on Monday evening and initiated three candidates into the order. Floral work was enjoyed, followed by refreshments and a pleasant social time.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Hillsboro Janitor Huey Hughes Found Dead in School Basement
Huey Hughes 72, long time Hillsboro resident and Hillsboro High School janitor, was found dead Monday around 2 30 p m in the school basement likely from a stroke. He leaves a wife and two sons in Danville and Hoopeston and was a longtime member and trustee of the Hillsboro Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at his home and interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery.
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Huey Hughes
Hillsboro High School
Mr. Hughes
Hillsboro
Danville
Hoopeston
Ill
Hillsboro Methodist Church
Big Four Railroad
R. GB. Keri
Rose Hill
Covington Beats New Ross In Close Fair Grounds Tilt
A Sunday game at the Fair Grounds saw Covington and New Ross tied at three until the eighth inning when Covington surged ahead. Covington finished seven to three as New Ross faded. Next Sunday Covington hosts Tifton across town.
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Fair Grounds
New Ross
Covington
Tifton
Mreks
A Splendid Show The Miracle Men at Lyric
A vivid account praises the Miracle Men picture show at the Lyric on Monday and Tuesday under Tri Revon's auspices. The reviewer commends the film for promoting love truth and purity and notes its strong community value beyond church attendance.
Mrs. Beulah Murray Graduates From Lafayette Conservatory
Mrs Beulah Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hardesty of this city graduated last week from the Lafayette Conservatory of Music with final exercises held last Friday. She has spent two years in the course and is noted for her musical ability and trained voice. She was a longtime member of the Matinee Musical club and plans to pursue higher acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Murray
Walter Hardesty
Lafayette Conservatory of Music
McCray Named to Indiana Delegation for Harding Nomination
Warren T. McCray, Republican nominee for governor, is named to the Indiana committee to officially notify Warren G. Harding of his presidential nomination. The notification will occur at Senator Harding's home in Marion, Ohio, on July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Warren G. Harding
Senator Harding
Marion
Ohio
Cates Sluggers Edge West Lebanon in Tight 4 3 Win
The Cates Sluggers defeated West Lebanon Sunday afternoon in a hard fought game by a score of 4 to 3. Both teams played excellent ball.
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Cates Sluggers
West Lebanon
Dance Night Starts July 3 at Armory Hall Covington Ind
Every Saturday night beginning July 3 at the Armory Hall Covington Ind. Schoenbeck original orchestra will furnish the music each and every dance. Garland and McQuitty of Danville.
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Armory Hall
Covington Ind
Schoenbeck Original
Mrs Amanda Wilkey Passes Away After A Death
Mrs Albert Murphy formerly lived in Covington area and was 68 when she died at their country home. Relatives Joseph Wilkey and others attended the funeral at a farm near Kingman the day after her death, with services held in the nearby cemetery.
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Albert Murphy
Amanda ‘Wilkey
Albert
Covington
Illness Claims Family Head After Long Struggle
A woman writes that her home at 2 St Day afternoon was marked by tragedy as she tormented through illness. Her husband and twin nephews were described as adopted sons, and Albert is left alone on the farm after many friends express sympathy.
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Gopher Hill Cemetery
Albert
Church Services Announce Independence Day Sermons
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 with the sermon The True Significance of Independence Day and an Evening Worship at 7:50 on The Defrauded Husbandman. Pactor preaches at Bend church at 9:39 a.m. Pastor R. B. Kern invites all to attend.
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Bend Church
Presbyterian Church Services Schedule and Vacation
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Communion and baptism followed by sermon Christ as Servant. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Sermon Christ's Great Laws. Pastor to take annual vacation for four Sundays. Sunday school continues. Pastor will respond to summons if needed. J. F. Kiskaddon, Minister.
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Christ
Yeddo Old Settlers Reunion Planned in Fountain County
The 42nd annual Old Settlers reunion will be held at Yeddo in Fountain County on Thursday, August 12, 1920. The event is a favored homecoming for local residents with an invitation to all to attend. W H Myers serves as secretary.
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Yeddo
Fountain County
Beamer and Watts Visit Fountain Visitors
F. P. Beamer and Charley Watts arrived from Fountain on Monday and spent time in the area, meeting locals and touring sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Beamer
Charley Watts
Fountain
New Electric Signal Installed at Crossing
The P and F E company nears completion of a new electric signal at the dangerous Rovers crossing on the Dixie Highway, west of the city. The move follows public demand and this paper's urging of safety measures after a series of serious accidents. The project is to be commenced.
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Dangerous Rovers Crossing
Dixie Hichway
Boy Scouts Meet To Plan Summer Camp
The Boy Scouts will convene in their hall Monday evening to arrange for a summer camp and urged participation from boys interested in the camp for special business. D. E. Leist.
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D. E. Leist
Merryman Bros Ice Market Hours Change
Notice that due to high ice prices the market will open one hour on Sunday morning from 8 to 9 o'clock. All meats must be bought the evening before.
Wabash Fast Train Wrecked at Tilton
Wabash passenger train No. 2 crashed into five oil tank cars left on the main track at Tilton Monday night. Engineer William Stewart of Peru died of his injuries after being evacuated to St. Elizabeth's hospital. Fireman injured but expected to recover. no passengers hurt.
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Wabash
Tilton
William Stewart
Peru
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Thieves Loot the Perrysville Depot
Thieves backed a Ford up to the C and E I freight depot in Perrysville and loaded their carriage with new tires from a warehouse shipment. They took 250 sacks of coffee, sugar, heats, and automobile tires. Police in Danville Terre Haute Crawfordsville and other cities were asked to watch for the burglars.
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Perrysville
Danville
Terre
Heute
Crawfordsville
Mrs Sam Johnson Passes Away at Wert Lehanen
Mrs Emma Johnson of Wert Lehanen died at Latseview hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2:29 p.m. at Tepanen cemetery with burial in Se Was. Survived by husband and a child. Lew Fox and Charles noted as local associates.
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Emma Johnson
Wert Lehanen
Latseview Hospital
Suanden
Fom
Bucs Itermont
Tepanen
Allen Noble
Mel
Lew Fox
Met
Charles
Wednesday Concert Stirs City with Jazz Blend
Kaufman’s orchestra performed a refined concert on Tuesday evening from a south courthouse platform. A large crowd from surrounding towns attended and praised the varied program. Zeke Youngblood’s Jazz orchestra contributed four pieces that drew loud applause.
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Kaufman
Court House
Zeke Youngblood
Local notes and social visits fill the week
Cc F Lowe returned home Tuesday night. D F Smith was in Wallace on Tuesday. Mrs Brown and her son from Indianapolis stayed with Mrs Zell Kerns the past week. Albert Wilkinson County Road Superintendent checked road interests Thursday. Rev R B Kern and Mrs Mary Evans spent Tuesday at Shades and Turkey Run. M A Judy cattle men of West Lebanon and J Johnson discussed interests Thursday morning. Miss Martha Kreusch returned from the hospital Tuesday evening and shows improvement. Logan Ward and wife and Jacob Worth and daughter Alma spent the weekend in Anderson for priesthood ordination of a brother of Mrs Ward. They married without meeting first. speculation follows. See William Farnum in The Adventurer at Lyric tonight.
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R. B. Kern
Mary Evans
Shades
Turkey Run
Logan Ward
Jacob Worth
Alma
Anderson
Ward
Death of Mrs. A. C. Schermerhorn in Newtown
Mrs Eunice Martin Schermerhorn aged about 67 died at home in Newtown after a long illness from paralysis. Survived by husband Campbell Schermerhorn, daughter Mrs Stephen Randolph and son Charles Irvine. Funeral held Friday at 2 30 p m with interment in Newtown cemetery. A life long member of Newtown Methodist church she was known for her Christian character.
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Eunice Martin Schermerhorn
John H. Martin
Newtown
Allen Campbell Schermerhorn
Ida Kirkpatrick
Ephraham Martin
Jesse Steaks
Attica
Campbell Schermerhorn
Stephen Randolph
Charles Iivine
Hore
Schermerhorn
Newtown Methociat Church
Yeb Comnaraulivels
Fountain County Annual Picnic Near Mellott
The Fountain County annual picnic will be held at Z. W. Reval grove one mile west of Mellott on the stone road, Wednesday July 14. Special stunts are planned by township supervisors to aid the event. a meeting and social with meals is noted.
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Fountain County
Thejypean
Eood
Vomeinie
Askes
Marriages Reported in Covington License Week
During the past week the following couples procured marriage licenses in Covington. Harvey Smith and Bessie Berndt married by Magistrate Osborn. Hazel Fores and Esther Murdock married by Zach Miller. Mary E. Allen and Wilbur C. Sprowles married by the Rev. Arthur Harmon. Donald Vorhees and Catherine Harness married by the Rev. W. M. Nicey. Joe Bullock and Hollis Ratcliff married by Arzis trate Osborn. Walter Dietrich and Forest Reeder married by Magistrate Osborn.
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Covington
Harvey Smith
Westville
Bessie Berndt
Danville
Ill
Osborn
Hazel Fores
Cain Township
Esther Murdock
Hillsboro
Ind
Zach Miller
Warren County
Mary E. Allen
Wilbur C. Sprowles
van Buren Township
Mary Grace Janeway
Veedersburg
Arthur Harmon
Donald C. Vorhees
Catherine Oreta Harness
Kingman
W. M. Nicey
Joe Bullock
Walter L. Dietrich
Medaryville
Forest
Celesta Reeder
Danville, IL
Lewis Green of Attica Transacts in Probate Court
Lewis Green of Attica appeared in probate court here Tuesday to conduct business, according to court records.
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Lewis Green
Attica
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Murray Farm
Trendrix
Eudigess
Cosspeton Fair
Meyday Premning
NEW Ross Boys
Lee Murray
McCray
Cates
Garland & McQuitty
Urs L
Jos. Wilkey
Wiliam Wilkey
Jos
Menda Wilkey
Dub
Kriteeman
Op. A
Pastor
Presbyterian Church Services
J. F. Kiskaddon
W.H. Myers
Sect
BOY Scouts
Merryman Bros
Sam Johnson
Cc. F. Lowe
D. F. Smith
Wallace
Mrs. Brown and Son of
Indianapolis
Zell Kerns
Albert Wilkinson
County Road
M. A. Judy
J. Johnson
Martha Kreusch
William Farnum
the Adventurer
E. B. Ball
Ball
West
Ulinota
A. C. Schermerhorn
Mellott
Mr. Kerr
Jesse Andrews
West Point
Purdue
Rowrd Veneville
Troy Township
Salem
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