Death Claims Homer Sewell Covington banker and citizen
Homer Sewell a well known Covington resident and abstract business operator died at his home after weeks of illness from stomach trouble and complications. He was 70, a Civil War veteran, married to Magdalena Sewell with a will leaving most estate to his wife. Burial followed in Mt Hope with G A R and Masons in attendance.
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Homer Sewell
Fountain County
Covington
Hower Sewell
Wm. B.C
Useba Sewell
Mary Nebeker
Barton Sewell
Europe
Comaany E. Doch
Indiana
Court House
First National Bank
Fountain Trust O
Sewell
Magdelena Sewell
Fife
Homer
Guy S. Spinning
Fred 8. Sell
Attica Resident Henry Fugate Dies After Sunstroke
Henry Fugate of Attica died July 3 in Danville region after sunstroke while visiting his foster daughter Mrs Hardesty. Born August 27 1848 in Attica, he was 65 years 10 months and 138 days old. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs Hardesty, a sister and a brother. burial at Riverside Cemetery in Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fugate
Attica
Nathan Hardesty
Hardesty
Danville
Riverside Cemetery
Four Men Head North For Pleasure Trip
Forest Livengood Ray Wir gert Dr Mont Faust and Jimmy Morris left Thursday morning in Forests car for a several day pleasure trip through Northern Indiana and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Livengood
Ray Wirgert
Dr. Mont Faust
Jimmy Morris
Forest
Indiana
Michigan
Advertisements Boost Real Value in Daily News
You owe it to yourself to seek value for every dollar spent. Read advertisements to learn what items are worth, where to buy, and tips on quality, style, and design. Ads promise bigger dollars from smart purchases and provide timely, cost-saving information in every edition.
Jury Disagrees in Perjury Trial of Wilbur G. Voliva
The jury in the perjury case against Wilbur Glen Voliva, leader of Dowie’s religious society, reported a deadlock after seventeen hours. Eleven jurors favored conviction, and the panel was discharged. A retrial is expected in the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Glen Voliva
John Alexander Dowie
Leader's Big Sale Opens Tomorrow
The Leader launches its annual clearance sale tomorrow offering notable savings to local buyers. Discounts described as exceptional this year promise strong value and money saving potential for shoppers.
Primary Held For City Ticket Nomination
The Democratic city ticket will be nominated at a primary convention at city hall from 1 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday August 5 1913. The event promises interest as each candidate appears opposed and allows the people to express their choice with fair dealing and diligent effort by all contestants.
Corner Stone Laying at Waynetown High School
Waynetown holds corner stone ceremonies for a $35 high school building Tuesday afternoon July 22 at 2 30 led by the Waynetown band and five hundred school children with American flags. Calvin A Prather directs Grand Lodge of Indiana events and Frank E Cavin of Indianapolis speaks. Masons of Fountain county urged to attend. Com on Arrangements: John W Schuler O L Osborn Walter Runyan.
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Waynetown
Calvin A. Prather
Grand Sec’y
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
M. W
Frank E. Cavin
Indianapolis
Fountain County
John W. Schuler
O L Osborn
Walter Runyan
Death of William Koontz Civil War Veteran
William Koontz longtime city resident died at his East Jefferson Street home last Wednesday evening at 6. He had suffered paralysis and a stroke earlier in winter. Survived by a widow and several children. A Civil War veteran with no pension record, he was buried Friday at Mt. Hope after services at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
East Washington Street
Er. W. Strecker
Mt. Hope Cemetery
G. A. R Post
Lodge
Oscar Phebus
Will H. Thompson
Leroy Sanders
W. B. Gray
Cardiff
Wm. Wright
Manford Liveaogrood
Claud Pailport
City
Lucian Wheatly
W. G. Miles
Chicago
George Mayer
Duquoin
Ill
Wewell Nebeker
Indianapolis
Simmerman
O. W. McGoughey
Irving Webster
C. M. Berry
Veedersburg
Reed
Wm. Koontz
East Jefferson Street
Mt. Hope
In Memoriam Emma Bilsland Everly Eastern Star Sister
Obituary resolutions honor Emma Bilsland Everly of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is praised for faithfulness, kindness, and exemplar life. The chapter drapes in mourning for sixty days and distributes resolutions to family and minutes, with notices in Covington papers. Also an ad offers a seven year old driving mare for sale, sound and harness capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Ada
Ruth
Esther
Martha
Electa
Minutes of Troy
Covington
Madge Wilkey
Olive Boyd
Mildred Kerr
Has Two Runaways In King Man Runaway Incident
Elmer Barker and Billie Briggs, horse buyers for King man, experienced separate runaways on a Wednesday. Barker’s wagon tongue dropped, the wagon veered into a ditch, and he was thrown about fifteen feet, suffering a deep arm cut and temporary unconsciousness. Briggs also lost the tongue on his team driving a buggy, but escaped with minor injuries and left the rig unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Barker
Billie Briggs
Kingman
Mr. Barker
Mr. Briggs
Briggs
County approves small contracts for road work
County commissioners let contracts for local roads this month. Nebeker culvert retaining wall awarded to John Hawkins for 14950 with Wm. Hegg bid 15.95. Wilmer Foster sole bidder on Brummett grade in Wabash township at 400. Shawnee grade bid by Foster 285, bid not accepted but under advisement. Riverside grade received no bids. estimate 1200 may prompt readvertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebeker
Covington
John Hawkins
Hegg
Wilmer Foster
Wabash Township
Shawnee Township
Wabash
Secretary of State advises patience on new Indiana license numbers
Secretary Lew G illingham says the July 1 license law requires time to issue new numbers due to high demand and tag delays. He notes applications already filed comply with the law and urges forbearance as authorities work to supply tags. Also includes a local trade ad for two Danville houses worth 6000 to swap for land in Fountain or Warren counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Gillingham
Indiana
Danville
Fountain
Warren County
W.R. Massey & Son
Notice to Clean Up by City Health Dept
City Health Commissioner C. C. Wert issues a cleanup notice requiring mowing of all weeds on occupied and vacant lots within ten days and immediate sanitary restoration of any unsanitary privies wells or cess-pools to prevent odor flies disease. Dated July 18 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wert
M. D
Many Cars Participate in Covington Vermilion County Run
The Vermilion County automobile club held a Sunday drive with thirty four cars. The trip ran without accidents in intense heat, pilot Eh elbert Jones led with confetti, and press cars studied road conditions. They traveled Covington Veedersburg Hillsboro Wallace and Shades, returning by 4:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion County Automobile Club
Ehelbert Jones
Covington
Veedersburg
Hillsboro
Wallace
Crawfordsville
By & O
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Theme and Series
The pastor will preach next Sunday on God Our High Tower and conclude with Christ in Art in the evening. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m and Epworth League at 6 30 p m with spirited meetings and good music, aiming for strong attendance through summer.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Illustrated Sermon At Presbyterian Church Theme
The Sunday evening service will feature object lessons to illustrate the truth with the subject What the Fiat Lion has to Say. Morning worship will focus on Temple and Hearth as the theme. A large turnout is urged for the last service before vacation, with Bible school at 10 o clock.
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Presbyterian Church
Coal Dealer Seeks Orders for Hard and Soft Coal
A coal dealer invites customers to place orders for both hard and soft coal in any quantity. Customers can call to arrange delivery or pickup.
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Lard
J. Shannon Nave
S. H. Elwell
Yeddo
Holland
Voliva
Emma Bilsland Everly
Salee
Secretary of State
Benjamin Spence
John H. Spence
Spence
People’s Paper
Mr. Spence
Old Town
J. T. Prather
Q.d
McMahon’s
Ind
Paul Board
Rockville
Ruth Remster
Rockville State Sanitarium
Win. Remster
Thomas Orr
Wichita
Kans
EW. Shrevicel
Men’s Brotherhood
M. E. Church
Alonzo Lewsader
Lura Spinning
Sam Simms
Lafayette
Methodist Church Notes
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