Covington Road to be Improved in Warren County
State highway commissioners visited Covington last week to plan straightening the Covington road from Pearl street to the Upper Mound cemetery road and to replace the iron bridge crossing the Wabash river. A new grade will run south of the current one, with a new bridge location north of the present site. Work is expected to begin soon to remove dangerous curves and railroad crossings on the Indiana Illinois crossing.
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Charles Zeigler
Attica
Covington
Wabash River
Warren County
Titus
Pearl Street
Upper Mound
Rodgers
Wabash
Indiana
Ilinois
Doctor Lambright Recovers After Pleural Drainage Operation
Dr Simeon Lambright was taken to Lake View hospital last Saturday morning after pneumonia. He endured an operation to remove puss from the pleural cavity and withstood it nicely. Friends hope for a speedy recovery and return to work.
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Simeon Lambright
Lake View Hospital
Dan W Simms Declares Senate Candidacy from Indiana
Dan W. Simms of Lafayette announces bid for United States senator from Indiana. The filing occurred in Indianapolis with secretary of state Ed Jackson receiving a petition organized by Bert Yocum of Tippecanoe County. Other candidates include former Governor Samuel M. Ralston and Bernard B. Shively.
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Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
Fountain County
Indiana
Simms
Indianapolis
Ed Jackson
Bert Yocum
Tippecanoe County
Samuel M. Ralston
Bernard B. Shively
Marion
Organization progress toward civic action in Covington
A group of Covington citizens met at Citizens Bank offices on Tuesday to discuss plans. Another meeting is set for Monday at 8 o'clock with expectations of a larger turnout to determine further steps. The plan, slowly evolving, appears promising with broad citizen cooperation to benefit Covington in time.
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Citizens Bank
Covington
Yerkes Announces Gop Candidacy for County Commissioner
Charles T. Yerkes of Wabash announces in this issue his candidacy on the Republican ticket for county commissioner in the Second District.
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Charles T. Yerkes
Wabash
City Repairs Gravel South Eleventh Street
The city is graveling South 111 street from Liberty to the viaduct bridge and from the bridge to the east corporation line. The stretch has long been a reproach and disgrace, and repairs would have occurred sooner if funds were available.
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111 Street
Liberty
Corporation
Commissioners Court in March Session
The County Commissioners met in regular session to discuss many questions of business and approve usual claims. A major topic was road conditions worsened by spring thaws and rains, with extensive repairs anticipated.
Dan Fox Improves After Burn Injuries and Tragic Fire
Dan Fox of North Vermillion is reported to be improving after severe hand and forearm burns and a nervous shock from the death of his wife in a Tuesday fire. The community extends sympathy to Mr. Fox and his family.
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Dan Fox
North Vermillion
Circuit Court News Delivers Divorces and Orders in Attica
The circuit court disposed cases including Myrtle Coffing vs Clarence Coffing with a divorce on non support. Charles Kaler must pay $200 monthly for Golda and two children. George Krebs ordered to support children from marriage to Helen Krebs. Judgments issued against Dennis Wilson estate totaling 942 to Mattie Wilson 638 to Alice Cook and 281 to Mrs. George Shell. Sheriff recaptured parole violators Roy Lindley Guy Simmerman and Vernon Maines. A medical inquest labeled Lilian Walker insane but she fled town. The D J Young Co vs Mrs John Goldbach E A Smith decided for plaintiff on mechanics lien with costs.
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Myrtle Coffing
Clarence R. Coffing
Attica
Charles Kaler
Fountain
Golda
George Krebs
Helen Krebs
Dennis Wilson
Mattie Wilson
Alice Cook
George Shell
Guy Waldrip
Board of Commissioners
Albert Gossett
Hardy Grady
Garrett Grady
Sheriff Banta
Sherman Smail
Smith Myers
Roy Lindley
Guy Simmerman
D. J. Young & Co
John Goldbach
E. A. Smith
New Cases Filed and Bar Admission Petitions
Chas W Bonebrake sues Ralph McMahon on note. Lewis H Kirby seeks admission to bar. I B Selit involved in proceedings.
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Chas
W. Bonebrake
Ralph McMahon
Lewis H. Kirby
I. B. Selit
Eastern Star to entertain Masons and families
The Eastern Star Chapter will entertain the Masons and their families at the Masonic hall next Monday evening March 13 at 7 30 p m. All Masons and their families and all Stars and their families are cordialy invited to this meeting and enjoy a good old fashioned social time. There will be something good to eat.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Masons
All Stars
Club Round-Up at Purdue University May 2 5
The boys and girls club round-up is set for Purdue University from May 2 to 5. It serves as the state meeting for township and county club winners who earn trips to the university for outstanding club work. The state eye show will run concurrently.
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Purdue University
Standard Bearers to Meet at Nebeker Home Friday
The Standard Bearers will meet with Misses Louise and Freda Nebeker at their home at 7:30 this Friday evening. A splendid program has been arranged.
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Louise
Freda Nebeker
Attica Tournament Game Results Summary
Pine Village beat Pine Two 33 to 6 while Boswell trailed 28 to West Lebanon 8. Oxford led Fowler 19 to 16. Mellott posted 25 as Raub scored 4 and Freeland Park 4. Attica won 27 to Earl Park 3. Ambia 25 over Covington 12. Newtown 16 over Veedersburg 29. Williamsport 3. Otterbein 11. Pine Village 15. Oxford 17. Boswell 16. Attica 27. Mellott 3. Ambia 7. Newtown 36. Pine Village 12. Veedersburg 11. Attica 12. Oxford 17. Newtown 10. Pine Village 24. Pine Village 15. Oxford 13.
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Pine Village
Pine Two
Boswell
West Lebanon
Oxford
Fowler
Mellott
Raub
Freeland Park
Attica
Earl Park
Ambia
Covington
Newtown
Veedersburg
Williamsport
Otterbein
Death of Loda Richardson-Bennett
Mrs Albert Richardson-Bennett daughter of Claborn and Sarah Allen Richardson formerly of Wabash township died at her home west of the state line on the Dixie Highway Sunday evening of influenza. She was 42 and leaves a husband and four children. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday morning with interment in Cooper Cemetery in Wabash township.
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Albert Richardson-Bennett
Claborn
Sarah Allen Richardson
Wabash ‘Township
Dixie Highway
Cooper Cemetery
Wabash Township
Commissioners Commended Over Bridge Contract Decision
The board weighed representations on the Attica bridge and chose to let contractors complete their part before any settlement. Officials commended the commissioners for a prudent, thorough approach.
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Attica
Birth of Twins at County Farm Prompts Community Notice
Mrs. Smith, recently sent to the County Farm from Attica, gave birth to twins Thursday morning of last week. Seven other children were moved to the Indianapolis orphan's home and the husband was sent to Michigan City prison for failure to provide.
Edison Records Reduced by Covington Music Co
Edison Phonograph Co announces price cuts on disc records with $1.35 records now $1.00 $1.85 records now 1.50 and $2.25 records now $2.00 from Covington Music Co Covington Indiana.
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Edison Records
Edison Phonograph Co
The
Covington Music Co
Covington, Indiana
William Collins Enteres Race for Fountain County Sheriff
William Collins of Attica announces his candidacy for Fountain County sheriff on the Republican ticket. He has six years as a night policeman in Attica and emphasizes experience against criminal elements. He previously ran for sheriff four years ago but was defeated by the incumbent.
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William Collins
Attica
Fountain County
Mr. Collins
Mortgage exemption filing period set in Indiana law
The filing period runs from March 1 to May 1 for real estate owners liable for taxes in Indiana who owe mortgages on property. Mortgage indebtedness up to 1000 dollars may be deducted from assessed valuation if sworn statements are filed.
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Indiana
Covington News Notes County Treasurer Starnes
County Treasurer H. I. Starnes is making good with the people through courteous efficient service. He and his family have moved to Covington and are identified with local interests, earning warm regard from taxpayers and neighbors.
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H. I. Starnes
Covington
Seniors to Stage Basketball Stunt at High School
High School seniors will conduct a live basketball stunt next Thursday evening between the Fats and Stats, teams chosen from town businessmen, at the High School building. The event promises real thrills and is not to be missed.
Purdue to lead definite agriculture program in six Indiana counties
Farmers in Dubois, Pike, Crawford, Perry, Spencer and Warrick counties will receive aid from Purdue University to organize a multi year culture development program. A Feb 28 meeting in Huntingburg with farmers federation officers, county agents and bankers set surveys to assess conditions. A March 8 follow up will plan surveys and train workers. Results will be reviewed by farmers who gain exact county information to shape a long term plan including a road building component to improve market access.
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Dubois
Pike
Crawford
Perry
Spencer
Warrick
Purdue University
Huntingburg
Farmers’ Federations
McCray
Farm Bureau
Purdue
Radio graph station installed by Alvin Murray in city
Alvin Murray and Edwin Lambright work on wireless code at his father’s residence. They ordered a popper headset to enable sending and receiving messages. The radiophone attachment is expected to bring family entertainment and future “fine work.”
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Alvin Murray
Popper
Alvin
Edwin Lambright
Sauch
Ross murder trial opens in WarrEn Circuit Court
Ralph Ross faces murder charges for shooting his brother Claude to death in a Marshfield garage on November 21 1921. Jury seated last Thursday and Friday. Prosecution rested Tuesday. Defense, led by E F McCabe, argues jealous rage from alleged affair between Claude and Ross's wife. Ralph Ross to testify today.
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Ross
Ralph Ross
Claude
Marshfield
B. B. Berry
Warren Circuit Court
E. F. McCabe
Rileysburg
McCabe
Laveta Lowe to Sing at the Lyric Theatre Tonight
The Lyric presents a fine program tonight with Miss Laveta Bill Lowe returning from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music to render vocal solos. Her voice is praised as well suited to concert work and admission remains 10 and 20 cents.
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LaVeta
Bill) Lowe
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Covington High School Commencement Address May 31
Covington High School will hold its commencement on Wednesday evening May 31. Dr. R J Aley of Butler College will deliver the address. A class of 30 graduates under Superintendent Leist is noted for its fine work.
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Covington High School
R. J. Aley
Butler College
Leist
Coviegtoi
Join the Boosters Club for New Building Materials
An advertisement urges men to join the boosters club and place orders with D. J. Young & Co for building materials. It promises a complete stock, best prices, and carpenters available to frame and finish projects during slower periods.
Attica Crowd Seethes Over Covington Newtown Tourney
Attica residents criticized the Covington Newtown basketball game last week, condemning the treatment of Covington and calling for neutrality from Attica as the tournament hosted by Attica drew mixed reactions from spectators.
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Attica
Covington
Newtown
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Charles Yerkes
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