County Commencement Draws 1200 in Heat
The Third Annual Commencement in the county drew about 1200 attendees in extreme heat of 102 degrees.126 graduates received diplomas after passing standard exams in county schools. The procession and program at the fair grounds featured music by the Newtown band and a talk by President Parsons addressing life with the theme Play Ball.
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Atl
Court House
Newtown
Fair Grounds
H. K. Fox Music
W. W. Parsons Music
EK. W. Strecker
Pres. Parsons
State Normal
Livengood
Local Youth Receives Medical Degree in Chicago
J W Aldridge son of Mr and Mrs D Aldridge east of the city earned the Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois medical department in a Studebaker Theatre ceremony in Chicago last Tuesday. He is a 709 class graduate of the city schools and will later begin a position in Payton Ohio after his twenty second birthday. His family and several friends attended as special guests including Miss Anna, Mrs J Loeb, Mrs C E Marquess of Covington, Miss Mary Ann Morton of Newport, Mrs H N McKee, Miss Goldstein, Dr Beatson and R D Robinson of Chicago.
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J. W. Aldridge
D. Aldridge
Medical Department Uuniversity of Illinois
Studebaker Theatre
Chicago
J. W
Our City
Anna
J. Loeb
C. E. Marquess
Covington
Mary Ann Morton
Newport
H. N. McKee
Goldstein
Beatson
R. D. Robinson
Payton, Ohio
What is a Chauffeur Opinion Clarifies License Rule
Attorney General Honan defines chauffeur as one who drives cars as employment under the new automobile law. Owners and family members may operate a car without a chauffeur license, per the opinion.
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Honan
L. G. Eilingham
Body Cut to Pieces Near Foster
Clyde Kelley aged about 27 was killed Monday morning near Foster when struck and mangled by gravel train No 97. The body could not be identified until trainmen recognized a Terre Haute sister who arranged burial. Coroner Pugh viewed the remains and it was sent to Terre Haute via Geo W Kerr & Son. Kelley, not a railroad employee, is believed to have fallen under the train while trying to board or alight. The mangled body lay for hours under a grain door among papers as onlookers gathered. Kelley had traveled from Terre Haute seeking gravel pit work.
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Clyde Kelley
Foster
Terre Haute
Pugh
Warren County
Geo. W. Kerr & Son
John Bower Fears Tariff Shift Ruins Farmers Plans
John Bower, a well-informed Fowler Leader reader, warns that Democratic tariff and finance tinkering will damage business and especially devastate cattle raising in Benton county. He plans to switch from cattle to corn and oats and has dropped farm improvements fearing a national tariff collapse.
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John Bower
Wilson
Bower
South America
Benton County
Fowler
Surprise 79th Birthday Dinner for Uncle Hickman
A Covington area family surprises Uncle Squire Hickman on his 79th birthday with a multi generational reunion. About sixty dine under shade trees near Osborn Prairie as 55 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren attend amid a light rain. The event follows a Civil War veteran’s service and a local church notes section outlines upcoming services and events.
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Squire Hickman
Osborn’s Prairie
Covington
Grandpa Hickman
22Nd
Indiana Battallion
Light Artillery
High Twelve
Great cities rise with fewer resources than Covington
The message urges readers to notice Covington’s growth and prosperity, claiming ambitious towns can thrive with limited material wealth and advantages. It emphasizes communal effort and progress for the city’s future.
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Covington
Summer apparel at LEADER store offers wide selection
Keep cool with ladies wash dresses shirt waists kimonos knit underwear crepe gowns corsets gloves parasols and more. Mens and ladies low shoes summer hose union suits neglige shirts straw hats and furnishing goods. Green Trading Stamps free with each purchase.
Huffer Bash Wedding at Huffer Residence
Miss Lula Huffer and Nolen Bash wed at the bride’s parents home north of the city. Rev. E. W. Strecker officiated at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening. A fine wedding dinner followed. The couple plans to live on the Bash farm and receive best wishes from all. Cement sales urged by D. J. Young & Co.
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Lula Huffer
Nolen Bash
Elmer Bash
Walter Huffer
E. W. Strecker
Dowdell Threatened to Kill If Check Not Cashed
Thursday a call from Cates to Sheriff Martin warned Jesse Dowdell of harming someone if a $100 check was not cashed. The sheriff pursued Dowdell toward Veedersburg. he was captured and to be sent to Parke county. Last fall he gained notoriety trying to contact President Taft. White House staff blocked him and he returned home. He is generally harmless but thought to be deteriorating and may be sent to an insane asylum.
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Cates
Martin
Jesse Dowdell
Dowdell
Veedersburg
Parke County
Taft
White House
Lightning Claims Youth Near Yeddo in Tragic Fatality
Eighteen year old Charles W. White of Yeddo area was struck by lightning while helping his father repair a downed rail fence during a storm. He died instantly as his clothes burned. funeral held at Centennial church. A TB prevention association was organized at a county meeting with officers named and a 25 cent annual membership.
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Charles W. White
James White
Yeddo
Centennial Church
H. K. Fox
Lee Philpott
Laverne Glascock
Rug Sale Announces 24x5 Rug at 99 Cents
A rug sale runs from June 28 to July 19 with a special 24 by 5 foot rug offered at 99 cents under certain conditions. Call to view patterns.
Dr A L Spinning Wins Chicago Eye Prize
From a field of over 100 contestants Dr A L Spinning of this city and three others earned a term of special instruction and lectures on eye diseases at the University of Chicago. The doctor has already achieved notable success as an optician.
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A. L
University of Chicago
Starbuck suit against Yount estate sent for trial in Montgomery
W H Starbuck sues the estate of H H Yount claiming $8200 due from payments by Covington Light and Water bonds. The estate plans a strong defense to force payment. An unrelated classified ad offers siding at $2.00 per hundred for clean stock with satisfaction guaranteed.
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W. H. Starbuck
H. H. Yount
Montgomery County
Marriages Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Roy Sanders issued marriage licenses to Roy Myler and Blanch Coe of Danville James A Strawser of Vermillion county to Margaret Johnson of Covington Gordon Worstler of Indianapolis to Helen Cook of Attica Lland G Sharpe of Brazil to Rozila Woody of Kingman
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Roy Sanders
Roy Myler
Blanch Coe
Danville
James A. Strawser
Vermillion County
Margaret Johnson
Covington
Gordon Worstler
Indianaplis
Helen Cook
Attica
Lland G. Sharpe
Brazil
Rozila Woody
Kingman
Covington Stirs Growth With Bridge Repair and Land Sale
The Warren county council approved a 1000 dollar appropriation for Attica wagon bridge levee repairs funded from Covey land. Commissioners progressed grade repairs at the west end of the bridge, while Covington showcases its agricultural land, two railroads, interurban link to St Louis and Indianapolis, and a forthcoming subdivision auction next Tuesday promising modern residences. See us for your stationery.
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Warren County Council
Attica
St. Louis
Idianapolis
Covington
Postal clerk fled after $1712.53 shortage found
Algie W. Murphy, a clerk in the Lafayette post office savings department, was found to be short 1712.53 dollars. He disappeared briefly, then returned and aided inspectors reviewing the books, claiming he spent the money trying to be a good fellow.
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Algie W. Murphy
Postal Savings Department
Lafayette Post Office
Murphy
Attica Press
Meets Tragic Death of Willis P Reed on Farm
Willis P Reed living east of town died from internal injuries after a bull calf incident at a farm run by Fannie Hershberger. Reed aided in weighing the calf when it struck him and he collapsed later that week. Survived by widow and three children Clyde Ethel and Helen. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at home with Mt Hope cemetery interment.
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Willis P. Reed
Charles Sawyer
Reed
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Farmers doubt government crop forecasts in Fountain County
Farmers note shriveled oats and brown meadows contradicting optimistic government reports of large crops. Dairy operations in Clay and nearby counties already cut hay and store green forage. If prices fall, consumers may face higher costs as clues point to scarce farm produce next fall.
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Fountain County
Clay County
Covington Creamery Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders announces the Covington Creamery Company annual meeting in this city at 1 30 p m on Saturday June 21 1913. R B Surre secretary
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Covington Creamery Company
R. BE. Surre
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Sampon
Epworth League
Leazenby
Huffer
D. J. Young & Co
J. M. Wilkey
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Sec’y
Davis
F. N. Lutz
J. Frank Brown
Logan
C. G. Beckett
H. G Ross
Shawnee
Elbea Brown
M. O. Smith
Richland
Robert Cambbell
Leelia Black
Cain
A. M. Sanger
John Holland
van Buren
J. W.wilkinson
Edith Miller
Troy
Agnes Meehan
B. Dunlap
Wabash
C. M. Coggins
R. Richardson
Falton
S. C. Weir
Geo. Pavey
Millcreek
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