Mudlavia Hotel Destroyed In Fire
Mudlavia Springs Hotel five miles west of Attica was burned Sunday morning in a blaze that destroyed a 135 room five story structure. Loss estimated at 300000 with 50000 personal losses and 250000 for building and furnishings. Five bedridden patients narrowly escaped with injuries to Anna Reinhart who fell while sliding from a third story window. Fire origin traced to a second floor store room. wind aided spread. Insurance covered loss. rebuild undecided. Mudlavia Springs famed for medicinal baths dating to Cameron Springs.
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Mudlavia Springs
Attica
Anna Reinhart
A. J. Reinhart
Pesatum
Mudlavia Hotel
William C. Kramer
West Baden Springs
H. L. Kramer
Chicago
Cameron Springs
Indiana Medical Springs
Mudlavia Springs Hotel Company
Attien
Warren County
Newtown Installs New Postmaster John Harris Steps Down
John Harris, former postmaster of Newtown, settled his final business as postmaster after resigning and closing his term Saturday. Lee Hass of Newtown has been appointed to succeed him, reported by the Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
Newtown
Attica
Lee Hass
Tribune
Laundry Closed and Barber Shop Change Hands in Danville
The laundry remains shut since Monday due to lack of help with work. Mr. Jones expects to resume once help is secured. A Tuesday deal transfers ownership of the Alben and Harden barber shop in Danville to George Baldwin and Mr. Kitts, dissolving the old firm. The shop is highly regarded locally under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
George Baldwin
Mr. Kitts
Danville
Alben & Harden
Fire Destroys Roof of George Phebus Home
A noon blaze on the roof of the George Phebus residence between Fifth and Sixth streets in the north part of town burned away the two story roof. Great smoke alert. department arrived quickly and contained the fire with damage estimated near 500 dollars, mainly from water. The loss was partially insured. fire department work praised.
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George Phebus
Fifth
Sixth Street
Principe
Department
New En Parctus
Hunt's Farm Sold by Ed Hunt to Mr Morehouse of Fithian
Mr Morehouse of Fithian Illinois closed the deal this week for Ed Hunts farm on the north east corporation line. The farm is well improved. Hunt sold with regret but attributed high assessments and poor health. He will move to town.
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Mr. Morehouse
Fithian
Ed Hunt
Corporation
Hunt
Restaurant Buyback Returns Ed Evans to Old Stand
Ed Evans repurchased his former restaurant, which he sold last fall to C. E. Fread, and resumes the business at his old location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Evans
C. E. Fread
Mellott Citizen Dead Dies After Brief Illness at Cayuga
Romick Shultz son of Peter and Joan Shultz died at Cayuga last Friday from apoplexy after a brief illness. Born February 22, 1858 west of Newton he was among the last of a large family. He lived years at Mellott and the body rested at John Moors home before funeral services Sunday with interment in Newtown cemetery.
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Romick Shultz
Peter and
Joan Shultz
Cayuga
Newton
Mellott
John Moors
Newtown Cemetery
Harold Wilker Leads Layton Co. Unit in Bloomington
Harold Wilker, longtime associate of First National Bank, moves to Bloomington Indiana to manage The Layton Co. operations. The Layton Co. runs a $49 000 corporation with offices at Sheridan and Lebanon, manufacturing ice and handling merchandise. W W Layton is president, Clyde Layton Sheridan Gen Mer and Sec Trons, with Harold as Bloomington local manager. The three branches will merge into a single entity soon.
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Harold Wilker
First National Bank
Bloomington
Ind
Layton Co
Sheridan
Lebanon
Cor
W.W. W. Layton
Clyde Layton
Gen. Mer
Sect
Trons
Harold Wilkey
Harold
Danville Teens Surrender After Jewelry Store Heist Trial
Clark Prevo and William Starnes of Danville Indiana surrendered to the sheriff after being tried for the Attica jewelry store burglary and acquitted. They claimed detectives shadowed them and feared a frame up despite the December robbery of two Attica shops.
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Clark Prevo
William Starnes
Danville
Attica
Procorgo
Pert Hughes and Wife Visit Parretts
Pert Hughes and his wife of Heppes ton spent a few days here late last week as guests of James Parrett and his wife. Mrs. Hughes is the sister of Mrs. Parrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pert Hughes
Heppeston
James Parrett
Hughes
Parrett
Albea Motor Co Opens With High Class Cars in Town
The Albea Motor Co introduces a new firm selling premium motor cars in the area. Owners Lewis Albea and J Heath offer Chandler and Cleveland models on display in the Hill building south of Third Street. They promise full repair service and courteous treatment with no obligation to buyers.
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Hill Building
Trott & Bantz
South Third Street
Chandler and
Cleveland
Free Scholarships for Local Boys at DePauw University
Local high school students may win full four year scholarships funded by Mr Evans and Edward Rector of Chicago. Scholarships cover tuition and living expenses with loan fund support. Recipients will be announced at the end of the school year and selection rests on character and scholarship.
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Kic
Assessors Prepared for Work
County assessors met March 1 in the court library after coaching by Clinton D. Smith. They received equipment and begin visits in townships. Taxpayers should be prepared to list property when called. new blanks for tradesmen firms and manufacturers require two sworn copies. Farm statistics similar to the census will be collected to ease future reporting.
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Clinton D. Smith
Erme Hofors
Butter theft at Charley Brown residence
A crock of butter was stolen from the back porch two weeks ago last Saturday night. The thieves are known and will be tried unless the crock and price are returned to the porch.
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Charley Brown
Jesse Kirkpatrick named administrator of Kirkpatrick estate
Jesse Martin appointed administrator of the Estate of Edwin J. Kirkpatrick. Personal property valued at 20000 and realty valued at 90000. Heirs listed as Ida M Kirkpatrick Frank Ruth E and Charles Kirkpatrick all of Wingate. Join M Kirkpatrick of New Richmond and James A Kirkpatrick of Detroit Michigan.
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Jesse Martin
Edwin J. Kirkptrck
Ida M. Kirkpatrick
Frank
Ruth E
Charles Kirkpatrick
Wingate
M. Kirkpatrick
New Richmond
James A. Kirkpatrick
Detroit
Michigan
Local Marriage Licenses Issued February and March
The records list marriages for February 28 and March 1 including Frank Lappin 24 farmer Attica and Lena Lucila Swisher 25 Attica by Magistrate Osborn. Also Frank Clem 29 Danville clerk and Lavere M. Clawton 29 Covington by Magistrate Osborn. William Silverman 23 junk dealer Paris and Gladys Wyatt 19 operator Chrisman. Edward T Zeigler 25 Champaign and Florence E Gunnerson 23 domestic alcoholic Champaign.
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Frank Lappin
Attica
Lena Lucila Swisher
Osborn
Frank Clem
Danville
Ill
Lavere M. Clawton
Domestic
Covington
William Silverman
Paris
Gladys Wyatt
Chrisman
Edward T.zeigler
Champaign
Florence E. Gunnerson
Alco
Champzien
Hawaiian Singers and Players Shine at Laurie
The Hawaiian Sieners and Players gave a splendid entertainment at the Laurie Monday night to a packed house. People were turned away due to lack of room. The company's musical ability impressed the crowd and a short lecture on Hawaiian home life added interest. Lyric management earns credit for the shows brought to the community.
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Laurie
Sudden Death of William P Madare in Warren County
William P Madarea of Will, born Cincinnati April 15 1846, died February 21 1920 at his home in Kent township Warren county. He lived near Forest Hill, kept a welcoming homestead for relatives and friends, never married, and died peacefully after visiting family in Covington. His passing leaves a void in the old community and sacred memories linger at the homestead.
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William P. Madarea
Will
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kent Township
Warren County
James H
Harriet Hall Madarea
Matamora
Ind
George W
Charles E
Cambridge City
Indiana
Caroline
Chicago, Danville and Vincennes
Madarea
Warren Coun
Warren Count
Forest Hill
Possum Run
Lomestead
Crisk
Near East Relief Appeals in Fountain County
A fountain county newspaper urges six seven orphans in the Near East relief effort be funded for a year at sixty dollars each, totaling forty two hundred. It contrasts lavish local comforts with starving children and quotes church sermons on charity urging support from Troy and Wabash townships to care for fifteen orphans.
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Fountain County
Jesus Christ
Near East
Peter
Troy
Wabash
Simms Daskam Nuptials Linked in Lafayette Home
Mr and Mrs Dan W Simms of Lafayette announce the marriage of their daughter Floy Gallant Simms to John Gardner Daskam of Elk River Minnesota The ceremony took place Thursday evening at the bride's Lafayette home and the couple departed for their Elk River residence.
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Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
Miss Floy Gallant Simms
John Gardner Daskam
Elk River
Minn
Deaskam
Mrs Thad Hutson of Covington Dies in Olney Ill
Mrs Thad Hutson of Washington Indiana and former Covington resident died Monday night at an Olney Illinois hospital after an abdominal operation. She had been in poor health for years and the news shocked Covington friends. Funeral services and burial were held Thursday in Washington where the family resided.
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Thad Hutson
Washington
Ind
Covington
Olney
Ill
Mrs Lucia Lister Funeral at Perrysville Home
The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Lister aged 76 wife of Barnett Lister was held at the family home in Perrysville Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Robbins. Burial followed in Hicks' cemetery.
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Lucinda Lister
Barnett Lister
Perrysville
Robbins
Hicks’ Cemetery
Commissioners In Session Review Road Projects
The commissioners met in regular session during the first days of the week. They approved and discussed routine bills and considered road improvement matters for the area.
Mrs Fannie Stevenson Breaks Arm After Fall
Mrs. Fannie Stevenson suffered a broken arm from a fall at her home Monday. Friends hope for a smooth recovery from the unfortunate accident.
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Fannie Stevenson
Attorneys Fail to Appear in Beaver Will Case
After jury was secured and readiness achieved in the Jeanetta Beaver will case the attorneys failed to appear. The jury was dismissed and the case continued.
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Jeanetta Beaver Will
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Lewis Albea
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Trent & Bants
Hawaiian Singers and Players
William P. Madare
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Clayton Blythe
Near East Relief Appeals
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Daskam
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