Death of Kellyville Boy Struck by Lamp from Cart
In Kellyville Sunday evening 10 year old John Kerkers, son of Hungarian coal miner Peter Kerkers, was fatally struck by a lamp from Alva Hulbert’s automobile near the coal company's store. Hulbert's wife and children were in the auto. the vehicle was moving slowly through the village center when two boys ran into the road. The lamp struck Kerkers on the left side of the neck and he died minutes later on the store platform. The driver could not avoid the accident.
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John Kerkers
Peter Kerkers
Kellyville
Alva Hulbert
Kerkers
Halbert
Cubs Beaten by Williamsport in Sunday Game
The Covington Cubs were defeated 14 to 28 by Williamsport at Williamsport on Sunday. Despite the loss the Covington team remains hopeful and plans another attempt to beat the Williamsportites.
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Covington Cubs
Williamsport
Rainsville
Williamsportites
A Guaranteed Attraction at the Rink Opera House
The Missouri Girl is billed as a guaranteed attraction with a full refund if any advertised element fails. The production is praised as the best domestic comedy and the cast is described as strong. The city venue is the Rink Opera House slated for the tenth.
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Rink Opera
Missouri Girl at Rink Opera House August 10th
Fred Raymond's Missouri Girl, a long running comedy in its twelfth season, headlines at the Rink Opera House on August 10. The play blends humor with relatable pathos, portraying life in Missouri with simple, engaging storytelling.
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Fred Raymond
Rink Opera House
City to Hold Special Evangelistic Services in October
A Methodist church gathering last Sunday afternoon endorsed holding special evangelistic services in the city starting October 1. Committees on tabernacle erection and evangelists will report at the next meeting called by the chairman.
Veedersburg Couple Wed in Thursday Ceremony
Miss Myrtle LaBaw and Clarence E. Newman of Stone Bluff were married by Rev. O P Cooper in Veedersburg on Thursday evening. The bride is the daughter of John LaBaw, a well known county resident, and is described as a young lady of rare qualities. The groom is the son of Sylvester B. Newman, formerly of Davis township, now living west of Stone Bluff.
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Myrtle LaBaw
Clarence E. Newman
Stone Bluff
O P. Cooper
Veedersburg
John LaBaw
Sylvester B. Newman
Davis Township
Covington Fair to substitute purse races for stake events
Covington fair directors report stake races in the eastern circuit were canceled for not meeting requirements and purse races will replace them. The Indiana State Pair will precede the Covington meeting with hopes of drawing strong entries. Improvements to buildings were approved and the advertising committee will move forward. The fair runs September 13 to 18. Kingman fair plans local races among horsemen with no official program, and a horse stew feature is planned. Van Dorns Drug Store advertises guaranteed ready mixed paint at 1.45 per gallon.
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Covington Fair Association
Covington
Indiana
Kingman Fair
van Dorns Drug Store
Fountain County Furnishes Census Supervisors
Two district Supervisors will come from Fountain county. A. T. Claypool of Aylesworth is named Census Supervisor for the district. William Lowe Rice, formerly of Newtown and now in Indianapolis, is appointed Supervisor in the Seventh district. Rice is the son of George W. Rice and grandson of Samuel Lowe, a former township trustee. He is a noted politician and real estate dealer at 2525 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis.
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Fountain County
A. T. Claypool
Aylesworth
William Lowe Rice
Newtown
Indianapolis
George W. Rice
Samuel Lowe
L. R. Harris
Will Hegg
Harris
Deaser
Washington Street
Coal for fuel and threshing at McMahon feed yard
Good coal offered at the McMahon feed yard for fuel and threshing uses. Local buyers urged to secure quantities for immediate needs.
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McMahon
Longtime Shawnee Township Resident Horace Hetfield Dies
Horace Hetfield, 82, a lifetime Shawnee man and Bright's disease sufferer, died at his home east of Aylesworth around 1 oclock Saturday morning after a long illness. He leaves wife Martha A. Corre and three daughters Henrietta, Aurora, and Eva, with Eva married to Thomas Purdue. Services were held at Union church with Rev. Harris and interment at Union cemetery.
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Horace Hetfield
Shawnee Township
Aylesworth
Bright
Horace Hettield
Solomon
Mary Hetfield
Tioga County
New York
Helms
Shawnee
Horace
Attca
Martha A. Corre
Henrietta
Aurilia
Eva
Thomas Purdue
Richland Lodge No
Fountain County
Union Church
Harris
Union Cemetery
Funeral Rites For Samuel Perry Held At Mt. Carmel Church
Samuel Perry of Cates died Friday morning July 16 at age 68 years 5 months 11 days. Born February 4 1841 in County Durham England he settled in Ohio then Todiana near Coal Creek. Survived by one son and daughter Mrs Beckett of Chicago funeral conducted by Rev Z Dixon Perrysville at Mt Carmel church.
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of Cates
Durham
England
America
Ohio
Todiana
Coal Creek
Beckett
Chicago
Mt. Carmel
Z. Dixon
Perrysville
Mary J Bradburn Dies at 84 in 1909
Mary Jane Bradburn daughter of William and Julia Anderson was born in Ohio August 6 1824 and died July 16 1909 aged 84 years 11 months and 20 days She married May 26 1845
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Mary Jane
William and
Julia Anderson
Ohio
Obituary of J W Douglass Falls in Danville Incident
J W Douglass, a well known county resident, died from a brain clot after a fall on a Danville sidewalk near the courthouse. Born October 19 1839 in Rusk County, he was 70 years 5 months and 29 days old. He leaves wife Nancy M Glass and four children Orlando S Dora M Zane William V and Lewis M (died in infancy). Funeral services were held at Mt Hope cemetery after a coroner's inquiry and his body was prepared in Berkhaller Olmsted's.
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J. W. Douglass
Danville
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Aveur
Berkhaller & Olmsted
Douglas
Trim
K. Doughery
Mt. Hope
John W. Douglas
Rusk County
Nancy M. Glass
Orlando S
Dora M.zane
Foster
William V
California
Lewis M
Portland
Fountain
Court House
Runaway Injures Newton Horrod Near Lacy Farm
Newton Horrod, living with his father on the Lacy farm, was hurt Friday night when a frightened horse bolted, overturning the buggy. The animal jumped Mrs. Switzer’s front fence, drawing neighbors to assist. Horrod returned to town Saturday morning to pick up the pieces.
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Newton Horrod
Lacy Farm
Here
Young Horrod
Base Ball Sunday with Danville Knights of Columbus
Manager F R Harden arranged a base ball game against the Danville Knights of Columbus at the ball park Sunday afternoon. A large crowd is expected and the KC team has many friends in town. it will be a warm, competitive contest.
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F. R. Harden
Danville Knights of Columbus
Ball Park
K. C’s
Spry at Eighty Four Uncle Jim Layton Still Busy
Uncle Jim Layton, age eighty four, remains active in the county as a laborer and driver. Recently he was seen with his horse hauling and helping move a family from one part of town to another. He enjoys life and work every day.
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Newtown
West Lebanon
Town
A. S. Phelps
Honey
Edwin A. Hulse
Iowa
Jim Layton
Bryan Addresses Chanitaqua at Shades Amid Great Throng
William Gennings Bryan spoke before the Chanitaqua gathering at Shades Monday afternoon. A large crowd attended including Chairman Hetfela Dr A K Pax and Hons A T and W E Liven good Andrew Foley and Heath officer Hicks. The Peerless Leader delivered his usual eloquent speech.
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William Gennings Bryan
Aternoon
Bere
Hetfela
A. K. Pax
A. T
W. E Livengood
Andrew Foley
Heath Officer
Hicks
Rainier’s Horseshoe Paint Past 25 Years
A brief note marks Rainier’s longstanding presence in community hardware with the 25 year milestone for Horseshoe paint. The item highlights local shop history and brand offerings.
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Rainier’s
Pension Day at the Danville Home
Money totaling 105000 in pensions was paid to members of the Danville branch of the National Soldier's Home. Transfers to other branches, discharges, and furloughs are expected, with many residents leaving for farm work or visits and some possibly leaving permanently.
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Danville
National Soldier’s Home
New Grocery Opens at Rob Roy by Ben G. Clawson
Ben G. Clawson of Stone Bluff opens a new grocery store at Rob Roy in the old Campbell room last week. He plans a good stock and invites friends to call.
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Ben G. Clawson
Stone Bluff
Rob Rony
Campbell Room
Tle
Pearl Finders Reward Likely Worth $700 At Attica
A pearl hunter along the Wabash at this place, Frank Henline, found a spherical pearl the size of a large pea last Saturday afternoon. He estimates its value at about $700 if it gains full price, though surface specks could reduce its value. The Attica Ledger notes the find.
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Wabash
Frank Henline
Henline
Attica Ledger
Monon Rail Wreck Near Carnfordsville Claims Two Crew
A southbound Monon passenger train derailed at 1 30 Sunday morning five miles north of Carnfordsville. Engineer Norman Burns of Lafayette and fireman Lawrence Austin of New Albany were killed after staying at their posts. Eighty five passengers aboard, few seriously hurt. the line has a history of wrecks.
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Monon Road
Carnfordsville
Norman Burns
Lafayette
Lawrence Austin
New Albany
First Round In Marshall Contest Fought In Paris Court
In the Circuit court at Paris Judge Philbrick presided over the Marshall contest. The trial was brief as Marshall’s counsel moved to strike the plea of jurisdiction, a motion the court allowed. Defense must answer by August 16 before adjournment. Attorneys included Anderson of Mattoon and Andrews of Chartentop for Marshall. Craig, Golden, Graham, Brewer, TANNER, O’Hair, and Mann represented Scholfield and other parties.
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Marshall
Paris
Philbrick
Champaign County
Mesars, Anderson
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Alva Halbert
Strad
Cubs
LaBaw-Newman
Samuel Perry
Mary J. Bradburn
William Bennett Humphrey
Jeremiah
Sarah
Julia
Josephine
Belle
Lawrence J. Bradburn
Frances
U. B. Church
Julia Langley
Ill
Francis Marlatt
Rev. Dixon
Parrysville
Hicks Cemetery
Bryan
Rob Roy
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