Mrs Mary Rhodes Victim of Cancer
Mrs Mary Olive Rhodes 77 a longtime Wabash township resident died at home south of the city at 4 PM Sunday after more than a year of illness and months bedridden with cancer She was a daughter of Hirm and Sarah Lyons Reed and leaves a daughter Mrs Iva Martin a son Edward and another daughter Mrs Howard Donaldson Funeral services were held at her son's home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Carter of Cotes Missouri Interment followed at Mt Hope Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Olive Rhodes
Wabash Township
Hirm
Sarah Lyons-Reed
Fountain County
Ehj. Rhodes
Airo
Obituary of Jeasie of Tee and Tle Belles in Wallace
Jeasie, once of Tee and Tle Belles, hailed from Jackson township and Fountain esantt, Indians. She spent most of her life near Wallace, embracing the local community, schooling, and family life, serving as a devoted wife and mother and assisting her mother in later years. Her obituary notes her domestic skills and commitment to family welfare and her long service as a household companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeasie
Tackson Township
Fountain Esantt
October Pond
Wallace
Woolaes
Cleveland
Om Hirsa
Keller
Pee T
Auto turns over on Dixie Highway near Covington
A Danville group including Miss Elizabeth Murphy Mrs Ida Wilson Herman Lash and J Fetters escaped serious injury when their car hit gravel on the Dixie Highway between Danville and Covington Sunday evening. Miss Wilson suffered a broken right arm and Murphy a severe left leg while all occupants sustained cuts and bruises. Neighbors Joe Gulick Payton Douglas moved the injured to Covington Medical. The wreck occurred near Cleve Howard’s residence by the Indian Illinois state line as fresh gravel caused the slide into a ditch and wire fence prevented a worse outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Murphy
Ida Wilson
Herman Lashbrook
J. Fetters
Attica
Dixie Highway
Danville
Caving
Miss Wilson
Miss Murphy
Joe Gulick
Payton Douglas
Covington
Col. Wert
Mary A Hickman Dies At 76 After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary A Hickman widow of the late Squire Hickman died at her Wet Crewe street home on Thursday night aged 76. She was born August 17th and resided in Cave Otom area. The funeral was held at The lo Rote taraves F Desue. Interment followed at Vine, Viruie Veert of Worren. Taskes no oof Jem more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Igkman
Squire Hickman
Wet Crewe Street
Pere Nved
Bette Meh
Dover
Seth
Exchange Saturday note and scrambled lines
Fragmentary text appears to describe an exchange event on Saturday with unclear names and dates. The readable fragments mention Bee and The erty July Toe but lack coherent details to confirm participants or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Public sale cattle and horses at Piddy McMahon’s barn
A public sale of cattle and horses is announced at Piddy McMahon’s barn in Covington Esdiann. The notice lists animals expected for auction and sets conditions for bidding and ownership transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington, Esdiann
Promotioes tiv at 2:0 Prominent Sale of Colts and Cattle
July 22 1922 sale listing offers South Dakota Colts two and three years old pasture raised and well bred at low prices. Also two year old Canst? Steers one and two year old breisers Steck Cows and calves. Terms to be announced day of sale. Mack D Dornblaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pevener Sn
Will Mike
Breisers
Steck
County coal contract sparks strong public debate
A flood of criticism surrounds the county coal contract claiming the high bid for over 600 tons was accepted and that the county paid 50 cents to 1.60 per ton more than private bin prices. The piece calls for investigation by the State Board of Accounts and urges public accountability beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
Examination for Covington postmaster announced for August 12 1922
Notice states an examination for Covington postmaster will be held on August 12 1922 at Crawfordsville. Applicants must complete preliminary blanks provided by the local postmaster and file permits with the Civil Service Commission in Washington for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Crawfordsville
Civil Commission
Washington
Big trees removed from courthouse lawn by Daddy Sma
Two large dead ash trees on the north side of the courthouse lawn were removed by Daddy Sma Wed necisv and repurposed into a dining set. Additional trees will likely be removed in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Daddy Sma
Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Sunday School 9 45 a m July 23 1922 morning sermon by Pastor Russell F Kern at St John Darville service details incomplete but lists offerings and pew costs. Local church notices reflect typical Sunday timetable and pastor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jome- Darville
Moeerninge
Beetirg
Russell FE. Kern
Local Briefs Highlight Court, Hospital and Social Notes
William Hirshheel is ordered to Central Hospital after a court ruling. Richerd Arter Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Coleman of Newtown, born Tuesday, weighs ten pounds. Grandma Arter remains nervous as family adjusts. Disterce Haines obtains bond and heads to Vermillion county court next term. Clarence defends innocence regarding Chicago crime. Mrs Betle Bilsland marked by milestone store surname. sisters and relatives join for a midday feast with guests from Danville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Coleman
Newtown
Idaiy
Richerd Arter Coleman
Stanfield
Grandma Arter
Vid Elmore
Covington
Disterce Haines
City
Vermillion County
Clarence
Chicago
Betle Bilsland
Nother Mill Store
Nelson Neberker
Leshie Snell
Margaret McMahon
Danville
Veedersburg Chautauqua Set for August 9 to 13
Arrangements were completed for two chautauquas at Veedersburg from August 9 to 13. The Cort Alber Independent Chautauqua association of Chicago has been secured. William Jennings Bryan is expected to speak on the second day drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Cort- Alber Independent Chautauqua Association of Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Vaudeville Acts and Balloon Ascensions at Rogers Park
Free vaudeville acts attract visitors at Rogers Park Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Balloon ascensions occur Saturday afternoon and Sunday night with fireworks. Admission remains 10 cents for all attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Park
Waldron Sues for Replevin of Well Drilling Outfit
Grant Waldron of Shawnee files in this court a replevin suit against Emile Linburg claiming ownership of a Cipner well drilling outfit including engine tools and accessories valued at 1000 dollars and asking for immediate possession and damages of 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Waldron
Shawnee Township
Emile Linburg
Comonlaint
Cipner
Linbure
Smith & Kreusch Acquire East Loeb Rooms for Dry Goods
Frank Smith and Martha Kreusch of Smith & Kreusch closed a deal Tuesday for the remaining east Loeb rooms on the northwest corner of the square. They will move their enlarged stock of dry goods shoes and notions into the new space, a move described as splendid and promising success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Martha Kreusch
Smith & Kreusch
Public notices shift to county seat papers
The Himan, auditor of Fountain county, announces he will publish required notices in the county seat newspaper, citing court rulings and the need to reach local readers. He warns against deception and emphasizes taxpayer protection and transparency in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tliman
Fountain Eouriv
Floo& W
Card of Thanks for Hloess loss of wife and sister
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of our wife and sister. Sincerely, Hiram Keller and family thank you for the support shown during our loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Keller
Selles
Dollar Day advertised for August two
Smith and Harry visit Tavelle visitors Wednesday Get ready for Dollar Day one week from next Wednesday August 2 Father Louis Kellye of Anderson spent a portion of last week visiting his sister Mrs Lewan Ward Miss Mary Catherine Layton of Indianapolis visiting here with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W Layton The band concert drew a big crowd Wednesday evening and the concert was fine especially the vocal part by Mr Lucas and Mr Rose Miss Helen Galloway has taken a position with the Leader as cashier succeeding Miss Susie Wright The special picture at the Lyric Tuesday evening was a fire picture The scenery was wonderful especially of the desert The program for the coming week is a splendid one and the special for next Tuesday evening will be great Camille with Nazi mova as the star supported by a strong cast will be a picture well worth your while to see You cannot miss this picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Harry Isa
Louis Kelly E
Anderson
Lewan Ward
Mary Catherine Layton
Indianapolis
Mr. Layton
Lucas
Rose
Helen Galloway
Susie Wright
Lyric
Camille
Nazimova
Stolen Chickens Identified in Danville Case
Sixteen chickens seized with Alva and Ora Fritz, tied to a Lafayette theft, were identified by Mrs. John Shriner as part of her Rhode Island Reds stolen from West Lafayette. Replevin planned and defendants held on other charges until the chicken case proceeds. C F Lowe and Howard of the N H T D A praised. local papers aided publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva
Ora Fritz
Danville
Cleve Howard
Lafayette
John Shriner
Rhode Island
C. F. Lowe
Mr. Howard
School Board Announces Teaching Staff for 1922 23 Year
The school board completes the 1922 28 list of teachers for the upcoming year. Miss Agne Meehan is evicted as commercial teacher at the high school. George C Hutchins A B of Wabash College will teach History and Science. Miss Edna G Snyder will teach Music and Arts. Miss Meehan has prior Indianapolis school experience. Mrs Hutchins was principal at Berry High School. The new staff will be in place by September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agne- Meehan
George C. Hutchins
Wabash College
Edna G. Snyder
Meehan
Ray Jeanne
Indianapolis
Miss Snyder
Cornell
Colege of Music and Arts
Hutchins
Berry
Wheat yield report from threshing rings varies widely
The report notes yields in this section vary greatly with figures as low as five bushels per acre and as high as twenty bushels per acre. Some details appear garbled or incomplete in the source text.
Another Dollar Day in Covington
Covington merchants announce Another Dollar Day on Wednesday August 2. Shoppers will receive more for each dollar than ever before. Watch for prices next week and plan your purchases with local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Red Men Band to Play at Losi Resort Sunday
The Covington Red Men Band will perform at Losi Resort on Sunday July 23 with morning and afternoon concerts. Gates open for the day and the event includes music by Hoby's Five of Danville and other attractions. patrons are urged to bring lunch baskets and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losi Resort
Covington Red Men
Loci Resort
Hoby’s Five
Danville
Replevin Suit Filed Over 15 Horsepower Rumsey Engine
Fred Storm of Van Buren town files a replevin suit against James Hendrix claiming ownership and immediate possession of a Rumsey traction steam engine of 15 horsepower. Storm seeks recovery of the engine and $200 damages for wrongful detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Storm
van Buren Town
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Mary Rhodes
Rudolph Valentino
The
Raadines
Paris
Emotiona
Paramount Magazine
Covington and
Mary A. Hickman
Mack D. Dornblaser
Bert Lytell
Reetaw
Miss Puook
Thawley
Lesley Mar Day
Central Hospital
Chautauqua
Waldron
East Loeb
Horse Company
Thortay
Pce
VoenMilia
Rivkt Agai
Dollar
Twiddy’s Tire Shop
Covington, Indiana
2 Bank
Citizens Bank
Covington, Ind
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