Rogers Park Opens With Big Day Despite Cold Weather
Sunday marked the opening day of Rogers Park drawing about 2500 visitors in the afternoon. A 10 cent general entrance was charged for ages over 12 with nominal fees for baths while amusements like the slide and swings were free. The park, still rough from the river, faced slow improvements but has seen heavy work and outlay as the management pushes to quickly attract visitors. A concert by the Attica Cae Coulter bind with wive is planned for next Sunday for the crowd’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Park
Sid
Rovers Park
Andois
Freon
Shane
Attica Cae Coulter Bind Wit
Planning school building addition to high school
Plans call for a north side addition to the city high school building. The project includes a gym addition of about 100 by 100 feet, converting the present gym into a recitation room and adding other improvements to match any county school. Completion is expected by the following winter season.
Will Do Lyceum Work Miss Lowe Recognized
The note reports Miss Lowe will undertake lyceum work and be honored for her efforts. Friends express pleasure at her recognition and wish her success in her activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Judge Berry Announces Retirement Plans for Reelection Bid
A judge signals retirement from the bench and contemplates returning to law practice. He has not ruled out a final political run, citing a broad circle of warm friends and a long career on the perch.
William Farms on The Loose Star Ranger Lyric
William Farms appears on The Loose Star Ranger in a Lyric section Saturday feature with brief notes on performance and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Loose Star Ranger
Celebrate Father's 81st Birthday at Glover Home
Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Berle Glover in Veedersburg to honor Wm. Glover on his 81st birthday and bid farewell to Mrs. George Glover who heads to Billings Montana for the summer. Attendees included George Glover's family, W. E. Glover, Mrs. Anna Crane Glover Crane and family, Albert McFlwee and wife, James Glover and family, Wm. Barkley and wife, and Monte Boatman and family. Refreshments of ice cream and strawberries were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berle Glover
Veedersburg
Wm. Glover
George Glover
Billings
Mont
Glover
W. E. Glover
Anna Crane
Glover Crane
Albert McFlwee
James Glover
Wm. Barkley
Monte Boatman
Richeson-Wilson Wedding Ties Campbellstown, Ohio Couple
Miss Mary E. Wilson of Campbellstown and Rus e. Richeson of Clayton wed Monday at 2 30 PM in the bride's home. She is Earlham graduate and he Purdue, with plans to live in Clayton after June 25. The reception included immediate families and a few guests. The couple’s families and Covington friends send best wishes.
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Mary E. Wilson
Campbellstown
Ohio
Rus
E. of Richeson
Clarston
Earlham
Purdue
Clayton
F. G. Pickens
Ind
Richeson
Covington
Mrs Peters Taken To Lake View For Indefinite Stay
Mrs John Peters lacking improvement was moved to Lake View hospital Tuesday morning for an unknown period. She underwent an operation by Dr Miller and Dr McCoy to remove pus from the pleural cavity but it was not fully successful. An X ray Wednesday showed the illness involved the rib area and endangering heart action. Many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peters
Lake View Hospital
Hillsboro Park Opening Sparks Community Gathering
A Hillsboro crowd attended the opening of Bowers Park on Sunday with a pie social and evening program. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Clyde Fr., Mr and Mrs Byron Heler, and several local residents from Lucerne and Chreneo, enjoying refreshments and surrounding conversations.
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Hill
Bowers Park
Park
Clyde
Badh Tootter
Lucerne
Myo and
Stes
Tasman Lone
Mee
Mroo
Byron Heler May
Jescedll Tinsley
Ad Mors
George Birre
Chreneo
Money to Loan Promises for Wood Farms at High Interest
Massey and Som offer loans to wood farms at a high percent interest rate. They cite a commission system and a push for greater returns than current investments. The notice promises satisfaction and credit options under the stated terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woorl Massey & Som
T.o
Aged Woman Dies at Veedersburg
Mrs. Anna Low 77 died at her Veedersburg home after months of ill health. She walked to her brother’s home the day of death. Survived by her brother Charles Layman, husband John R. Low predeceased her 13 years earlier. Funeral held Tuesday at Sterling Christian church with Rev. O. W. McGaughey officiating. burial at West Lebanon cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Low
Veedersburg
Low
John R. Low
Charles Layman
Sterling Christian Church
O. W. McGaughey
West Lebanon Cemetery
Yeddo I O O F Picnic Near Cooper Chapel
The Yeddo I O O F and Rebecca Lodges with families picnicked in an oak grove by Coal Creek near Cooper chapel in Wabash township on Sunday. A fine dinner with coffee lemonade and ice tea satisfied all, praised by John Palmer and Wallace Newman. Men chatted smoked and dozed while the group later waded or swam. All wished for a return picnic.
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Yeddo I
Critzer Bus Line Serves Attica Route to Danville and Lafayette
The Critzer Bus Line operates from Attica to Danville via Veedersburg and Covington on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. On the remaining days of the week it serves Lafayette.
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Critzer
Attica
Danville
Veedersburg
Covington
Lafayette
Raid at Kitchen Creek Finds Whiskey Still in Kent Township
Charles Stives, long suspected for operating a whiskey still on Kitchen Creek in Warren County, was arrested after a Saturday raid by Sheriff Stewart and deputies. A complete still outfit was seized. Stives appeared before Justice T C Powell in Williamsport and was arraigned on Monday, held on a $500 bond and bound over to the September circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stives
Kent Township
Warren County
Kitchen Creek
Stewart
Warren, County
Sives
Justice of the Peace
T. C. Powell
Williamsport
Stives
Sunday School Aid Lessons Distributed Statewide
The International Sunday School lessons prepared by Rev P B Fitzwater are syndicated to hundreds of papers and used by thousands. They are non sectarian and suitable for all Sunday schools using the uniform international texts. Lessons are published in advance to aid superintendents when leaflets are late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Molody Bible Institute
Chicago
Dr. Clawson Leaves for Gary Practice Relocation
Dr. Wesler Clawson, after a year with Dr. Hughey, relocates to Gary where he is reported to have a fine practice. He was well liked in the previous community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesler Clawson
Hughey
Gary
Food Exchange at Chamber of Commerce June 24
The Aid Society of the M E church invites participation in a food exchange next Saturday June 24 in the north room of the Chamber of Commerce building. All kinds of good things to eat for Sunday dinner.
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Aid Society of the
M. E Church
Chamber of Commerce
Ice Cream Social at Kentuck Church Friday Evening
An ice cream social will be held at Kentuck Church Friday evening, June 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accia
Kentuck Church
Local Trustees and Agents Advise In Lodi and Kingman Matters
Trustee Jos. Starkey of Cates transacted business here Wednesday. W. B. Gray W. R. Massey and A. T. Livengood handled Lodi matters in Crawfordsville Thursday. Bogue McAlister Pecly Jackson and Paul Reddenbaugh of Kingman came Wednesday evening to look after interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Starkey
Cates
W. B. Gray
W. R. Massey
A. T. Livengood
Crawfordsville
Lodi
Bogue McAlister
Pecly Jackson
Paul Reddenbaugh
Kingman
Fountain County Royal Neighbors Hold Annual Convention
The Fountain County Royal Neighbors camps met in Veedersburg on Wednesday June 14 with 75 members represented. Ritualistic work was presented to one candidate and a noon dinner was served at the United Brethren church. Next year’s convention will be at Cates.
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Fountain County
Royal Neighbors
Veedersburg
United Brethren Church
Cates
Cates Resident Mrs Joseph Cates Dies at Home
Mrs Joseph Cates of Cates died Monday morning at her home after a long illness. Born near Silverwood in August 1855 she was a daughter of Aaron Orahood. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Maggie Cates of Indianapolis and Mrs Delia Gooding of this city and brother Trueman Orahood of Silverwood. Funeral at Cates church Thursday with interment near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cates
Cates
Silverwood
Aaron Orahood
Maggie Cates
Indianapolis
Delia Gooding
Trueman Orahood
Cates Church
Jury Acquits Prof Leist Over School Discipline Row
The State of Indiana failed to convict Prof D E Leist, superintendent, on an assault and battery charge stemming from a February attempt to discipline 17 year old Nelda Barkley at the high school. Special Judge W N White presided. Judge Ratcliff recused due to a family connection. The verdict came after about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
D. E. Leist
Nelda Barkley
Isa Osborn
Eadbda
W. N. White
Ratcliff
Hillsboro Wedding Sees Mabel Parker Wed Rolland Keeling
The wedding of Miss Mabel Parker and Rolland Keeling occurred Thursday afternoon June 15 at the bride’s parents east of Hillsboro. Rev. R B Kern officiated in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. After luncheon the couple planned to reside in Hillsboro once returning from Indianapolis. Keeling works as a railway mail clerk.
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Mabel Parker
Rolland Keeling
Hillsboro
R. B. Kern
M. E. Church
George Parker
Austin Keeling
Indianapolis
Hillshore
Keeling
Republican circular defines Indiana registration rules and dates
The Indiana Republican Committee released a circular approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners detailing two registration days on September 9 and October 9 with precinct based registration. Voters may register in person by sworn blank or by mail, with a 9 p.m. closing and permanent registration unless moving precinct. Only U.S. citizens may vote. unregistered voters cannot vote in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Indiana Board of Election Commissioners
Taking Annual Vacation for Miss Lura Ward
Miss Lura Ward takes her annual vacation from Citizens' Bank and visits friends in Washington D C where she spent years in clerical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lura Ward
Citizens’ Bank
Washington, D. C
Mrs Leticia Sisk Gaskin Dies Suddenly at State Line
Mrs Leticia Sisk Gaskin of State Line died suddenly Monday at about 3 am after a year of poor health She was born March 28 1849 and funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Walnut Corner cemetery Survived by husband Frank Gaskin three children Earl Mary and Mattie Zeigler and siblings William Danville D W Sisk J A Sisk John Oklahoma City J M Sisk Quincy G W Sisk State Line M Board of this city officiated as undertaker
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Leticia Sisk Gaskin
State Line
Frank Gaskin
Hinds
William M. Sisk
Danville
D. W. Sisk
Penfield
J. A. Sisk
John Sisk
Oklahoma City
J. M. Sisk
Quincey
G. W. Sisk
M. Board
City
County Fair Begins Boy and Girl Club Activities
A county club meeting reports nearly one hundred pigs and 33 calves in training with poultry gardening and home economics. A week long outing for boys is planned under Boy Scout and YMCA guidance. Pig feeding runs to July 1 with options for two ewes or two pure bred gilts. Miss Kine to assist girls' organization. A. J. Hesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Poland
China
Duroe
Hampshire
Kine
A. J. Hesler
Lower highway material prices cited by government reports
Government reports indicate substantially lower prices for all kinds of highway materials and labor. The message argues that reducing estimates would save taxpayer money and prevent unnecessary charges, noting public willingness to pay is waning and that current methods extract funds from citizens.
Mrs Starnes Home After Culver Hospital Return
Mrs H I Starnes and her nurse returned home from Culver hospital Monday morning. She can walk about the home, eats easily digested foods, and is reported doing splendidly.
Watch Clock and Jewelry repair ing a specialty
Local notes list J. P. Hastings as a watch clock and jewelry repairer in Covington Indiana. Various social mentions include visits by Mr and Mrs A P Burnside Miss Edna Hollingsworth and Miss May Wagner recovering from surgery and several community updates on people moving or joining local boards.
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J. P. Hastings
North Side Square
Covington
Indiana
Edna Hollingsworth
May Wagner
Lake View
Ford guests see moving picture tour of Fordson tractor
More than two hundred Ford owners attended a banquet at the Ford agency on North Fourth Street last Friday hosted by Clem and Harden. A Fordson tractor demonstration using a moving picture show explained production from raw materials to final assembly and highlighted the tractor’s farming value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ford Agency
North Fourth Street
Clem & Harden
Fordson
Fordson Tractor
Great Assembly Room
Advertising Bond Slab Sale Notice In Attica July 8 1922
County Treasurer H I Starnes advertises a 25 600 bond at 432 percent for sale July 8 1922 in Attica to fund Pyron Frazier Road in Richland Cain Townships. Interest began June 15 1922. Previous court ruling deemed such bonds illegal due to improper notices to taxpaying units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Starnes
Attica
Richland-Cain
Ilegal
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Berry
Alice Terry
Jack Mulhall
Harry Myers
the Four Horsemen
Paramount Magazine
Lyric Theatre
Yeddo Lodges
DR. Clawson
Prof
Leist
Starnes
A. P. Burnside
Mro
Line Fultz
O’donnel
Cayuga
Drosrd
R. D. Chew
J. Cook
George Lanius-Smith
Los Angeles
California
Schrader
North West Corner Square
Charles Hiigel
South Dakota
John Hugel
Lamar
Colorado
Scott
Bert Conley
Newport
New County Hospital Board
O. A. Myers
Perrysville
Frank Walthal
Helt Township
Mr. Dollar Bill
Dollar
Twiddy
Covington, Indiana
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