Road contract annulment request in Covington by Bruce Short
Bruce Short, working in Barberton Ohio, appeared before the Covington board of commissioners to seek annulment of a road construction contract awarded years ago. A recent state act permits such boards to annul unfinished contracts under specified conditions caused by the way.
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Bruce Short
Barberton
Ohio
Covington
Board of Commissioners
Boards of Commissioners
Hillsboro Times
Wedding of Apal Twiddy and Samuel Davidson
A June wedding at the Twiddy home in Wingatz News era featured Miss Apal Twiddy and Samuel Davidson of Fountain County marrying at high noon with Rev. Meredith officiating. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, will reside on a farm southwest of Newtown after a sizable wedding dinner for family and friends.
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Cupid
Hymen
Meredith
Sylvester Twiddy
Apal Twiddy
Samuel &. Davidson
Fountain County
Rev
Newtown
Wingatz News
Dr Effie Current Dead After Long Illness
Dr Effie Armilda Current died at 3 30 p m Wednesday of last week at her mother s home 25 Tennessee avenue Elmwood after a long losing battle in ill health for years She had practiced in Danville Crawfordsville and Minden Nebraska and was born February 11 1875 in Warren county Indiana The funeral was at the family residence Friday morning and burial followed at Mason cemetery State Line among kinfolk prominent in local pioneer history
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Effie Armilda
Bechel Elder
Tennessee Avenue
Elmwood
Baum
Crawfordsville
Danville
Minden
Nebraska
Miss Current
Indiana
Warren County
John R
Rachael Elder Current
Guy L
Prescott
Aviz
Victor P. Current
Chicago
Bessie
Frank Anderson
Nellie
Vert M. Villars
Urbana
Current
Ben Hur Lodge
Court of Honor
National Protective League
First Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cc. F. Baker
First Athoecist
H. B. Wrooding
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Masconie
State Line
Commercial
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Margarette Couglass
Miss Margarette Couglass was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower Monday afternoon at Mrs Guy Faust home on South Fifth Street. About thirty five guests from local young women's clubs attended. the home was decor ated and light refreshments served. The event recalled a Michigan City trip and a July 4 celebration plan.
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Margarette Couglass
Guy Faust
South Fifth Street
Een
Michigan City
Jase
Major Beckett Returns From War Service Discharged
Dr now Major Clinton G Beckett formerly of Foster has been discharged after returning from service with the 33d Division. He arrived in Attica where he was located before his 1917 enlistment. His children remained with his mother in the city during his absence.
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Clinton G. Beckett
Foster
33D
Attica
Covington Grays Dominate Westville 20–1 in Nine Inning Win
The Covington Grays cruised to a 20 to 1 victory over Westville on Sunday, completing a perfect nine inning walkaway. The home team built a commanding lead early and maintained the advantage throughout the game.
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Covington Grays
Westville
Five Hundred Picnic closes club season at Nebeker home
The 500 club held an indoor picnic at Mr and Mrs Lucas Nebeker home Friday evening. A two course dinner followed by social time and games. Guest of the club was Mrs Lawrence Griffith of Terre Haute.
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Lucas Nebeker
Lawrence Griffith
Terre Haute
Claude Hunter Improves After Illness From Gas
Claude Hunter son of W F Hunter shown marked improvement after suffering a stroke caused by German gas. He had been ill returning from overseas a month ago and was nearly unable to move but has gained strength and is on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hunter
W. IF. Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Ferguson Purchases High Priced Car
David Ferguson recently bought a new six thousand three hundred sixty two dollar sedan with a driver. His family and friends enjoy the up to date vehicle as they ride together down the hill.
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David Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson
KEEP SHEEP COOL IN HOT WEATHER
An experienced sheep man urges three summer essentials for prosperous flocks: cool quarters on barn or high ground or shaded pasture, ample clean water, and a feeding place close by. He says these measures help even small flocks perform well in heat.
Drowned in Wabash River Perrysville Lad Van Lear
Lewis A. VanLear ten, son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Van Lear, drowned while bathing in the Wabash near Perrysville Tuesday afternoon. Body recovered about 1 am Wednesday. Funeral at U B church Thursday at 3 pm, Hicks cemetery interment. Grandson of Mrs John Goldbach. The community offers condolences.
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Lewis A. VanLear
Nathan VanLear
Wabash
Perrysville
U. B
Hicks
John Goldbach
County bids coal contracts in blind notice
The county auditor notifies through the Attica papers that contracts will be let for the county farm courthouse and jail coal supply. Miners south of the Big Four railroad, where papers don’t circulate, usually win bids, raising taxpayer concerns about officials serving personal interests.
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North End
Attica
Big Four
Short Horn Association Busy At Oxford Sale
A Western Short Horn Association sale in Oxford drew many citizens and several calves were purchased. Dennis Rusk of Hillsboro bought a three year old heifer due to calf soon for 400 dollars. Gould and Son of Hillsboro also bought a good calf. Earlier buyers include Raymond Hitmes and Chas. F. Coats Jr. of Veedersboro. A large sale occurred in Danville last Saturday. A. J. Hesler, Emergency Club Leader.
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Oxford
Dennis Rusk
Hillsboro
Gould and Son
Raymond Hitmes
Chas. F. Coats Jr
Veedersboro
Livingston couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Livingston of West Lebanon celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home with family. In the afternoon their youngest daughter Miss Fern Livingston wed Harold Geiger of Dixon Illinois, married by Rev Bebee of the M E church in the presence of relatives.
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John Livingston
West Lebanon
Fern Livingston
Harold Geiger
Dixon, Ill
Bebee
M. E. Church
Council Hears Proposals For South and Fifth Streets
The city council held a busy session with a full house and heard remonstrances on proposed improvements for South Street and Fifth Street. Opponents cited rising material costs and urged waiting for lower prices. the matter was left open until the next meeting.
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South Street
Fifth Street
Old Fountain County Churches Host Ice Cream Socials
The Iaches of Osborn's Prairie Church near Van Buren host an ice cream social and literary event to benefit the church. Nearby Bend M E Church holds an ice cream and strawberry festival on the 13th, continuing a long rural tradition of communal gatherings.
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Osborn’s
Prairie Church
Fountain County
van Buren
Setedee Charrie
Sixty-Third Regiment of Volunteers
Bend M. E
Survivors of C H S 7th Regt Hold 20th Reunion
The surviving members of Company H Third Ind Vols plan their 20th annual reunion and picnic on August 16 1919 at Comrade Fred Johnsons near Paxton Illinois. About 20 members remain with honorary memberships for families of deceased comrades. Comrade H S Edwards reports attending the last roll call and the group aims to gather again with J Bottenberg president and Chas D McClure secretary coordinating notices by letter or postcard.
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Newtown
Ind
C. H
Fred Johnson
Paxton
Illinois
U. S
H. 8. Edwards
Hillsboro
Vay
Red Cross Social Features Warm Friday Gathering
A pleasant Friday afternoon social time featured a delicious lesson and refreshments served by hostess Mrs Lawree Griffith of Terre Haute. Members followed the Red Cross and enjoyed a cordial community event with an out of town guest present.
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Sewitt
Red Cross
Lawreqée Griffith
Terre” Haute
Purdue to conduct poultry culling demos in Indiana counties
Purdue University Poultry Department plans demonstrations in August and September across 47 Indiana counties teaching farmers to weed out lazy hens. The program expands from 82 counties in 1918 and will be conducted on multiple farms per county for farmer and neighbor education.
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LaFayette
Ind
Poultry Department
Purdue University
Auditor to Be Complimented on Selection of Yerkes
Charity Auditor H. W. Newlin commends the choice of Chas Yerkes as successor to Julian Oblinger as trustee of Wabash township. Yerkes regarded as reputable, with proven integrity and knowledge of local needs, set to strengthen finances and satisfy citizens and taxpayers.
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H. W. Newlin
Chas. Yerkes
Julian Oblinger
Wabagh
Yerkes
Oblinger
Wabashend
Beautiful Home Wedding In Covington Details
The marriage united Miss Martin and Mr Bodine in a ceremony at the old McDonald home officiated by Rev H K Fox. Guests included relatives and friends as the couple, longtime acquaintances from school days, began life together. The bride, daughter of Dr E J Martin, wore an orange blossom wreath, and the groom, Purdue alumnus and Home Guards captain, is the son of Mr and Mrs Jos Bodine. The couple plan a Kentucky honeymoon and will reside on the farm. Miss Ruth McComas will teach after entering Terre Haute State Normal summer term.
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H. K. Fox
Presbyterian Church
Martin
Con
Blue Cross Hills
Kentucky
McDonald
Covington
E. J. Martin
California
Jos. Bodine
Burnside Chapel
Enterprising firm expands in city with Oscar R Rare
The firm led by Oscar R Rare as proprietor and manager has grown rapidly in the Allen Block, expanding to 6600 square feet of floor space plus 3200 square feet of basement. It now handles top furniture lines and offers embalming and undertaker services with full, up-to-date equipment. Visitors are welcome to inspect.
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Amfan
ray ad_tabl & Sons
Oscar R. Rare
Allen
Kerr
Mrs Hastings Receives Souvenirs From Brother in Germany
Mrs James Hastings reports a collection from her brother Sharon Hunt now in Germany. The items include French silk fancy work doilies and pillow tops, a pair of shells decorated vases, a German saw tooth sabre, and other pieces. Mr Hunt is stationed near Koblenz and unknown return date.
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James Hastings
Sharon Hunt
Germany
Hunt
Coblenz
Dr Effie Current Dies In Danville At 60
Dr Effie Current long time city resident and educator died at her Danville home on June 11 1919. A graduate of the Normal School of Covington and Indiana Medical College she earned credits to practice in three states and served as coroner in Kearny Nebraska where she assisted a leading surgeon. Her steadfast service to the needy and dedication to her calling marked a life of quiet strength and compassion.
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Effie Current
Danville
Illinois
Nebraska
Kearny County
Current
West Liberty Church Services Highlight Youth Lecture
Regular preaching at West Liberty church Sunday morning at 11 o clock by Rev. W. H. Kerr. A special Lecture Service for the young people will be held at 8 p m.
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West Liberty Church
W. H. Kerr
Romine and Margaret Douglass Wed in Covington Home Ceremony
The wedding took place at 4 00 this Thursday at the bride’s East Liber home with Romine and Margaret Douglass, longtime Covington residents, exchanging vows. A large guest list enjoyed refreshments afterward before the couple departed for a wedding trip and will reside on Crockett Street upon return.
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Romine
Margaret Douglass
Crockett Street
Mrs. Romine
Covington and Vicinity
Tfe
Lloyd Webb at Home After Illness and Return
Lloyd Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb, returned home to recover after a severe fever. A skilled linotype machinist, he worked in Duluth and Canada over the past year, managing 18 type setting machines. He declined a raise to stay on, plans to live in Florida briefly before pursuing work again. The Republican credits his linotype work and notes his potential to “make good.”
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Lloyd Webb
Charles Webb
Lloyd
Covington
Canada
Duluth
Minn
Reemain
Sow
Florida
Joy riders in Mitchell car crash near Covington Danville road
A large Mitchell Six Sedan carrying two women and two men wrecked late Monday night near the McNeal place on the Covington Danville road. Victims were treated in this city and taken to Crawfordsville. car owners and passenger identities were not disclosed. The wreck involved a New Six Cylinder Mitchell valued at about 2509 dollars and insured by State Auto.
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Menydtig
Mc Neal Place
Covington Danville Road
Spinnineg
Crawfordsville
Wm. Sehma
Warrick
State Auto Insurance Association
Indiana
Indianapolis
van Dorn
Heath Admitted to Practice in State Supreme Court
The article notes Hon. E. W. Heath was admitted to practice in the state Supreme Court, a credential he may rightly be proud of. It also discusses viewers on a proposed Ed Hunt lane highway who rejected the project as not serving public utility despite petition from landowners offering to donate their half.
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E. W. Heath
Supreme Court of the State
Ed Hunt
Peimg
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Ruth McComas
State Normal
Ruth
Dick T. Morgan
Washington,d. C
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