Many Cases Before the Fountain Circuit Court
A busy Fountain county circuit court disposed of many cases and set hearings for others. It heard disputes over land bequests in the Graham estate amid complex language, declared several dependent children wards of the juvenile court, and ordered adoptions. It also heard suits to collect a $4,500 claim from William Wilson Sr. and considered guardianship for his estate, with hearing set for June 17.
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Fountain Court
Fountain Trust Company
F. M. Graham _ estate
Kate B. Yocum
F. M. Graham
Minnie Hall
Thames
Daisy Hall
Davis Township
Juvenile Court
Fountain County
Board of State Charities
Indianapolis
Flint Station
Forest Roscoe McMahon
Melvin Ronald McMahon
Roy Everett McMahon
Fulton Township
John P. Brissey
Crawfords Baptist Industrial School
Zionsville
Ind
Maude Keller
Marie Keller
Mary Koeller
Vernon Keller
van Buren Township
Cora Keller
Spencer and
Emma Chase
Lillian M. Snodan
Chases
Wells County
William Wilson, Jr
Mary Wilson
William Wilson, Sr
Martha Wilson
Covington
City drops high ground water search after shallow wells fail
The city council abandoned their effort to find water on the McCabe addition high grounds after two shallow holes yielded only sand and little or no water. They will likely pursue another lead to address the water supply shortage. the next move remains undecided.
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McCabe
Elwood Twiddy Opens Auto Paint Shop in Creamery
Elwood Twiddy has opened an auto painting and refinishing shop in the old creamery building on North Second Street. Low overhead allows him to offer lower prices than other localities. All work is guaranteed.
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Elwood Twiddy
North Second Street
Fire at Dunlap Residence Destroys Chicken House
A fire at L. M. Dunlap’s home Saturday morning destroyed the chicken house after a lightered cigar dropped into a 60 gallon gasoline tank. Dunlap escaped injury as the fire crew quickly controlled the flames, sparing nearby barns and the alley from a larger blaze.
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L. M. Dunlap
Mr. Dunlap
Organ Recital by Charles F Hansen in June
Under the Women’s Chorus the concert features Charles F Hansen of Indianapolis, a renowned blind organist from Second Presbyterian Church. Miss Mabel Coddington of Crawfordsville will read selections. Proceeds go to the organ fund. June 21 performance.
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Charles F. Hansen
Indianapolis
Hansen
Second Presbyterian Church
Mabel Coddington
Crawfordsville
Mwooms
Covington Wins Slow Ball Game At Fair Grounds
Covington defeated Newport 5 to 2 in a Sunday ball game at the fair grounds. The mixed Covington team played well though the Newport boys and visiting players were praised as orderly and sporty. Covington’s showing signals strong season ahead with only one loss so far in Western Indiana and Eastern Illinois.
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Fair Grounds
Newport
Covington
Newport Boys
Indiana
Illinois
Fourth of July Auto Races At Fair Grounds
Auto races return to the Fair Grounds on Monday July 5 under stricter rules to reduce danger. Five events include three 10 mile races a 15 mile and a 25 mile, with qualified drivers only. Music and a full day of entertainment planned. races begin at 10 a.m.
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Fair Grounds
Fourth of July Auto Races at Covington Fair Grounds
Entries sought for the Fourth of July auto races at Covington Fair Grounds on Monday July 5. Interested parties are asked to communicate with the organizers promptly.
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Covington Fair Grounds
Fire on stove threatens home. flames halted before spreading
A woman failed to shut off an oil stove causing a paper on a shelf to ignite. The fire spread to the wall but was quickly checked by water, though Mrs Sheaks sleeve caught fire and her hand was burned mildly. The blaze was discovered early and did not gain headway.
Wheat Disease Take All Threatens Indiana Illinois Crops
The Australian wheat disease Take All has appeared in two Illinois counties after being found in Indiana last year. It causes circular patches five to thirty feet wide with stunted plants, dark brown leaf sheaths, stem rot, and rotted crowns. Fountain County farmers should inspect fields and report suspicions to the County Agent.
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Indiana
Illinois
Fountain County
Pollyanna and a World Aflame at the Lyric
The Lyric presents Pollyanna tonight and Friday and the timely World Aflame film Tuesday. Danville visitors Monday included Mr and Mrs Ed Martin and daughters Mrs Farrell Williams and Mrs G W Williams.
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Ed. Martin
Farrell Williams
G. W. Williams
Danville
Knights of Pythias Memorial Services Set at Local Lodge
The Knights of Pythias lodge holds its annual Memorial services this Sunday meeting at Castle Hall at 10:30 and marching to the M. E. church for an 11 o clock memorial sermon by Rev. R B Kern. Members urged to attend and participate in the program.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
M. E
R. B. Kern
Fountain Warren Medics Meet In Presbyterian City
Fountain Warren Medics met in the Presbyterian Church in this city Thursday morning. The program covered County Health Work by Dr A L Spinning City Health Work by Dr S S De Laney Cooperation of Dentists and Physicians by J W Rhodes D D S County Tuberculosis Stamp Work and Public Nurses by Rev Kiskaddon. The society with about forty members enjoyed a fine dinner served by the Ladies Aid of the church. The meeting was one of special interest and entertainment.
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S. S. DeLaney
J. W. Rhodes
Kiskaddon
Ladies Aid
Baseball Sunday at Fair Grounds Promises Strong Wellington Rivalry
The Fair Grounds hosts a Sunday game between the home team and Wellington Illinois. Wellington’s squad comes highly recommended and a good game is anticipated. The home team has been playing well this year. fans are urged to attend and cheer them on. Game is called at 3 p.m.
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Wellington
Ill
Pioneer Preacher Perry J. Lough Dies in Danville
Reverend Perry J. Lough a pioneer Christian church minister from Crawfordsville Ind and Covington Ind died suddenly Saturday at 3 30 pm ten minutes after entering Stallings drug store in Danville Ill. The coroner jury cited heart trouble as the cause.
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Perry J. Lough
Crawfordsville
Ind
Christian Church
Covington
Stallings Drug Store
Danville
Ill
Attractive offer to Rev Kern for teaching at Kansas college
Rev Kern received a $2,000 yearly offer to teach English at a Kansas Methodist college in a town of about 10,000. The package includes summer work, promotion to head of the department after one year, and a higher salary. Locals expect difficulty keeping him from leaving.
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Kern
Kansas Methodist
Brother Kern
Covington Plans Weekly Concerts With Kaufmann Orchestra
Covington citizens favor expanding the Kaufmann Orchestra by adding 12 to 15 local musicians to form a summer seasonal group. Led by Mr. Kaufmann the ensemble will give weekly concerts with a soloist at each performance, aiming to boost local culture and pride.
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Covington
Kaufmann
Death Calls Mrs Eliza Cade in Veedersburg
Mrs. Eliza Cade aged 5 died at her Veedersburg home early Tuesday after several weeks illness. Survived by daughters Mrs. Mattie Conover, Mrs. Florence Nixon, Mrs. Bessie Hurst and sons Cade Cade and Clifford Cade. Funeral held at Clifford Cade’s home with burial in nearby family cemetery.
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Eliza Cade
Veedershore
Cade
Samuel Cade
Veedee
Woo
Mattie Conover
Southport
Florence Nixon
Bessie Hurst
Portland Arch Stock Company Plans Noted Resort Development
Plans for a stock company capitalized at 250000 to develop Portland Arch five miles north of Covington as a famed Western Indiana resort proceed. C M Watts leads efforts with strong local investment, parcels of land have optioned, a Bear and Rattlesnake creek dam is proposed to create a large artificial lake and power, plus a hotel, dancing pavilion and scenic drives are planned.
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Portland Arch
Covington
C. M. Watts
Ilinois
Indiana
Fountain County
Bear Creek
Rattlesnake Creek
Mounts and Keeling Wed at Veedersburg Home
Stella Mounts and Ed Keeling of Mellott were married June 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Gookins in Veedersburg by Rev Charles E Howard. Keeling is manager of Mellott Lumber Company.
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Stella Mounts
Ed. Keeling
Mellott
Ed. Gookins
Veedersburg
Chas. E. Howard
Keeling
Mellott Lumber Company
County Commencement Exercises Held Here
The county schools held their annual commencement with 168 graduates receiving diplomas. Despite poor advertising and a rough program, a stage and seating were set by the courthouse, and graduates led by the Newtown band processed from the graded school to the square.
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Court House
Orade School
Newtown
Court House Square
Judy's Big Barn Destroyed by Fire at Judyville
Fire destroyed John F Judy's barn at Judyville Sunday evening about 8 o clock. The blaze fed from the upper story to engulf the 60 by 120 barn and its contents. About 500 bushels of corn six tons of hay six wagons twenty sets of harness and farm machinery were lost along with seven horses including a Percheron stallion. Only partial insurance covered the heavy loss.
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Warren County
Williamsport
John F. Judy
Judyville
Judy Barn
Sheep Growers Meet in Veedersburg This Saturday
Fountain county sheep growers will gather in Veedersburg on Saturday afternoon June 12 to discuss the wool situation. Indiana Farmers' Federation met in Indianapolis Tuesday and related actions will be explained by Mr Shade who attended. L E McKinzie County Agri Agent.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Indiana Farmers’ Federation
Indianapolis
Shade
Our County
Base Ball at Cates Sunday
The Cates Sluggers meet the Danville Colored Unions at Cates field Sunday at 3 p m. Cates lost two of three games to them last season but hopes to win this year and you are urged to attend.
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Cates Sluggers
Danville Colored Unions
Cates
Remember the Township Sunday School Convention
The town holds a Sunday School convention at Fountain next Sunday inviting all members. Details emphasize community outreach and spiritual activities for attendees and families.
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Township
Fountain
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Dunlap
Organ Fund
Dick Shears
Warren
Republican
Death
Mrs
Revelation
Rev
E. W. Dunlavy
Father Shea
Dunken
Othe Wise
Judy
L. E. McKinzie
County Agri
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