Tree Springs Man Bound and Robbed in Night Attack
Edward E. Harris, a well known bachelor with a curio shop near Tree Spring in North Vermillion county, was bound and robbed by four men led by a man calling himself Elmer Coats of Veedersburg. They escaped with about 2600 in registered liberty bonds 100 in unregistered bonds 285 in war savings stamps and about 15 in cash. Harris fought two assailants and was overpowered by three others who struck him with a gun and belt. They demanded where the liberty bonds were and left toward Perrysville after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Harris
Vermillion County
Elmer Coats
Veedersburg
Harris
Inter
Harris Serere
Elmer Coat
Contes Aed
Perrvesiie
Cabn
Harri
Rehchber
William Darel
Iti
Peervarthe
Mrs. Rachel Glascock Dies in Veedersburg Ind
Veedersburg Indiana June 24 Mrs Rachel Glascock 50 wife of Alvah Glascock died at home after lingering illness She lived in this vicinity all her life Her parents Henry Voorhees and the late wife are pioneer residents She is survived by her husband one brother Curtis Voorhees of Oklahoma and a nephew Dodge Voorhees of Indianapolis Funeral was held Sunday at 8 pm at the residence Rev George B Jones from Brazil presiding Burial in Union Cemetery beside her parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Ind
Rachel Glascock
Alvah Glascock
George B. Jones
Brazil
Jin Charee
Union Cemetery
Emma Miles-Peters
Covington
Apri
William H
Elizabeth Wilon-Miles
Emma
Sedan
John L. Peters
Clarence Neivon
Helen Peters
Reshen W
Martinsville
Wiliam Wilbur
Harry
L. Mc Dunlap
Frank Bilsland
Peters
Robbery and assault disrupt Harris shop seeking bonds and valuables
In a bold attack Harris faced three armed men who tied his ankles and robbed his shop. They seized bonds, deeds, war stamps, and two old revolvers before fleeing southward. Harris freed himself after seven hours and notified a neighbor. No further arrests or clear clues emerged.
Dew berries for sale near Cer Phone via trail farm
Advertisement notes choice dew berries for sale at a residence on the East Albou Pee trail farm northeast of Cer Phone. The fragment gives location direction and selling hint without clear price or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer
I. A
Wednesday Band Concert by Red Men Hand at Covington
The Red Men hand conducted by Earnie Fox gave a year’s best concert on Wednesday evening from the east side of the square. The varied program showed pep and drew a fine crowd. Covington should be proud. the band will play Rogers Park on July 4.
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Red Men Hand
Earnie Fox
Covington
Rogers Park
Off to Crivitz with Dicken Family for Camping Trip
Charles Dicken and his mother Mrs. Dicken and Mrs. John DeHaven left Wednesday for Crivitz Wisconsin to spend a couple of months camping in the North. Their address will be Crivitz Wisconsin in care of Wood Lake. The Republican will visit them there during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dicken
Dicken
John DeHaven
Crivitz Wisconsin
Wood Lake
Pioneer Covington Woman C N Harter Dies at 92
Mrs. C N Harter aged 92 longtime Covington resident and widow of C N Harter died at her home after a long illness. Born Christianna Wertz in 1830 she lived in Lancaster County Ohio and Indiana before moving to Covington in 1853. Funeral arrangements set for 2 PM at her East Washington Street home with Rev Fox of Dayton. Burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Miles-Peers
Lake-View Hospital
John L. Peters
Wm. H. Miles
Fourtain County
Covington
Kerr & Sons
Clarence Nelson
6Th and Crockett Streets
Fox
Dayton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Order of Eastern Star
Pythian Sisters
Eastern Star
Presbyterian Church
C. N. Harter
Ordes
First National Bank
Christianna Harter
John
Rosannah Wertz
Lancaster County
Elizabethtown
Oxford
Butler County
Ohio
Fountain County
Coal Creek
Veedersburg
Indiana
Robinson Ice
A. M. Freeman
Cincinnati
Caleb N. Harter
Emma
Charles
Lee
Mr. Fox
Penal Farm Trip Involving Sheriff and Inmates
Sheriff Banta escorted Cyrus Perry David Fergnson and Cherley Bere dahl to the Penal Farm on Monday. Perry received a six month stay at the farm for possessing an illegal substance found weeks earlier in Falton township near Led mines. The trip, led by Jacob Yerkes in Mr Ferruson's car, toured the farm then returned home by 8 pm after brief stops at Reckville Tubbercutosis Sanitarium Marshall and the route home.
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Banta
Cyrus Perry
David Fergnson
Cherley Beredahl
Perry
Falton Township
Jacob Yerkes
Ferruson
Reckville
Marshall
Mr. Perry
Funeral for David Chumlea Held at Home Burial at Bonebrake
The funeral of David Chumlea who died in a runaway accident near Wellersburg Friday was held Sunday at his brother William Chumlea's home with Rev. O P Cooper officiating. Burial followed at Bonebrake cemetery. He was the son of Preston and Elnora Chumlea and lived southwest of Veedersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Chumlea
Wellersburg
William Chumlea
O. P. Cooper
Bonebrake
Mr. Chumlea
Preston
Elnora Chumlea
Veedersburg
Stockholders Meet in Lodi to Review Company Books
An informal stockholders meeting in Lodi earlier this week, with Judge Ratcliff present, decided to hire an expert to audit the books and determine the companys status and the best steps forward. The investigation's outcome is awaited with interest by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ratcliff
Lodi
Frances Clawson Celebrates 75th Birthday
Mrs Frances Clawson marked her 75th birthday in a family gathering last week with relatives noting the milestone and best wishes for good health ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Clawson
Children’s Day Exercises At Methodist Church
The annual Children’s Day Exercises were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening. The event featured careful preparation led by Mrs. Sam Martin and praised performances by the children. Susinell Kragg, seven, drew special applause for song and acting, trained by her sister Lucile. An audience from town and out-of-town observers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sam Martin
Susinell Kragg
Arthur Kruge
Susinell
Lucile
Wallace
Former Perrysville resident David H. Cade dies in Urbana
David H. Cade, age 84, of 714 West Michigan Avenue Urbana, born Perrysville Indiana, died Saturday after a lingering illness. He lived in Danville and worked for J. B. Chambers and Carson-Payson before moving to a Paxton area farm. He married Alice Patten in 1894 and left a widow, three children Ruth Helen and Franklin, plus a niece and nephews. Funeral at First Methodist Church with interment at Pleasant Grove cemetery.
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Urbana
David H. Cade
Michigan Avenue
Perrysville
Ind
Henry E. Cade
Danville
Ill
J. B. Chambers Company
Carson-Payson Company
Masonic
Potomac
Eastern Star
Rankin
James Sanders
Benton Cade
Everett Cade
First Methodist Church
E. G. Sandmeyer
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Death of Mrs Margaret Nine at age 10 in Hillsboro
Mrs Margaret Nine died Sunday morning June 245 at home of her daughter Mrs Raymond Diehl in Attica. She leaves two daughters Mrs Charles Haxton near Wingate and Mrs Emma Titus Crawfordsville, and son Henry Nine Mellott. Burial at Hillsboro after a service at the Christian church in Hillsboro Tuesday at 11.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nine
Raymond Diehl
Attica
Dauhters
Charles Haxton
Wingate
Emma Titus
Crawfordsville
Henry Nine
Mellott
Christian Church
Hileboro
Hillsboro
Jury Acquits Gov Small Amid Tragedy at Home
The long trial of Governor Small at Waukegan Illinois ended with a not guilty verdict on charges of misuse of state funds from his term as State Treasurer. Mrs. Small died Saturday evening at the Kankakee home shortly after the verdict, following the nine week strain of the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Small
Waukegan
Small
Kankakee
Court runs overtime in Kinney lien case
The April term of court extended into this week due to multiple actions against Mrs. Emma Kinney over Mechanic's Liens. Kinney defends by alleging inferior work.
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Emma Kinney
Injured by Auto in West Lebanon Crossing Incident
Earl Hamilton of West Lebanon was struck at a crossing last Saturday morning by a driven auto operated by H. J. Rader. Hamilton was thrown several feet, badly injured, and broken milk bottle shards cut him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hamilton
West Lebanon
H. J. Rader
Will Brant Transacts Business in Cain Township
Cain Township resident Will Brant conducted business in town on Tuesday, arranging dealings likely affecting local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brant
Cain Township
Fourth of July At Rogers Park Covington River Resort
Preparations underway for a large Fourth of July celebration at Rogers Park on the Wabash River near Covington. The resort features a bathing beach, bath house, a 500 dancer capacity pavilion, and a fireworks display costing $1000. Admission is 20 cents for adults, 10 cents for children, with free parking and all-day access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Park
Covington
New River Resort
Plinois Fireworks Co
Intreate
Wabach River
Lover's Lane
Local Visitors Attend a County Marriage in Decatur Area
Mrs Horace Dickinson of Decatur arrived Saturday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Eller Mitehell and Mr and Mrs A Dickinson west of the city. She also attended the forthcoming marriage of Miss Hortense Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Dickinson
Decatur
Eller Mitehell
A. Dickinson
H. Rtense Smith
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Tree Springs
Edward Harris
Curio
Portland Arch
Pionicers
F. B. Longstreth
Prop
Emma Peters
Lake-View
Crivitz
Republican
Margaret
Gov
Mr. Dollar Bill
Decilior
Twiddy’s Tire Shop
Covington, Indiana
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