Death of Frost Savage Shocks Covington Community
Frost Savage, a hardworking Covington youth known for industry and character, died after suffering a severe headache. Coroner ruled death from a head gathering after using chloroform. He worked for Burress and Miller in electrical works and operated a night show at the Family Theater. Born May 18, 157, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Savage. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at his residence with Rev. Strecker officiating and Mt. Hope interment.
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Frost Savage
Covington
Holley
Burress and Miller
Robert J. Savage
Strecker
Mt. Hope
Gerrymander Joins Fountain and Parke Counties in One District
The legislature gerrymandered Fountain and Parke into one district while Vermillion gains a separate seat. The action wrapped quietly, but when revealed it could spark outrage in Fountain and Parke.
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Gerrymander
Fountain
Parke
Vermillion County
Fountain Or Parke
Vermilion
Clinton
Organizing Boys and Girls Club Work Reaches County
Z M Smith state head of vocational extension visits the county to promote organizing farm clubs linked with schools and institutes. Boys focus on acre corn contests poultry potato and pig raisin g while girls lean toward sewing and poultry with local lassies in pig raising. Literature and instructions available free on application to Hesler or Medinney.
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Z. M. Smith
van Buren Township
Van‘Buren Township
Alfred J."hesler
Veedersburg
Glen Medinney
Newtown
County Gorn Growers’ Association
Primary Bill Brings Compulsory Rethink to Indiana Elections
The Jones primary bill signed by Governor Ralston introduces a single March primary in state elections and a separate March primary in city years. It enacts first and second choice voting, requires candidate fees, and consolidates nominating processes for township county and state offices with delegates to the state convention.
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Jones
Ralston
Fountain County
Republican
Indiana
United States
Congress
City Central Committee
County Board of Election Commissioners
Secretary of State
Treasuries
Real estate stir as saloon demand drives rents up
Sudden need for rooms for saloon use and other purposes boosts rental rates from 10 to 30 dollars. Charles K. Lowe gains Wright block ownership from Milton Wright and leases south side restaurant space to Ed Evans for a saloon. A sale of a Warren county farm to Worth Reed of Citizens Bank is reported, with about 40 000 involved.
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Ivis
Charles K. Lowe
Wright
Milton Wright
Perrysville
Ed Evans
Cheney
Lowe
Warren County
Worth Reed
Citizens Bank
Five Fountain County Farmers Institutes Planned for Next Winter
Alfred J Hesler named county institute chairman as Fountain County cooks up five institutes at Veedersburg Hillsboro Ingman Newtown and Cates this winter two were held this year at Veedersburg and Cites. A $100 state appropriation supports institutes with home talent programs and exhibits then Purdue speakers on day two with prize awards. Institutes likely before the county corn show in Covington in December or January drawing prize exhibits to the show.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Hillsboro
Ingman
Newtown
Cates
Cites
Alfred J. Hesler
Purdue
Covington
Fight on for saloon licenses in Covington
Notices list seven applicants for saloon licenses in Covington with six permits planned. Applicants include Mortimer F. Sthely at Glover's room, Ed Evans at south side restaurant, Charles Murray and others at Berry Shuler Miller room, Martin Hill on 3rd street, Howard Shafer at Paul Finan's barber shop, and J. L. McMahon at the current pool room. A slate favors certain nominees, but conflicts loom before the April license commission decision that could drop one applicant.
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Mortimer F. Sthely
Glover’s
Ed Evans
South Side
Charles Murray
Berry Shuler
Wm. Hister
Miller
Martin Hill
3Rd Street
Howard Shafer
Paul Finan
J. L. McMahon
Change in Covington Police Department Reveals Resignation
A council meeting announces Police Officer P. E. Timmons resigns effective April. Allen Noble is elected to fill the vacancy at 550 per month, with Deputy Sheriff John Glover likely to become marshal. Howard Shaffer seeks a saloon license and may become janitor at the courthouse. De Haven may be offered the janitor post. Timmons cites health reasons after over two years of service.
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Covington
P. EF. Timmons
Allen Noble
Marshal de Haven
John Glover
Howard Shaffer
Court House
DeHaven
Timmons
Joe Black Plans Move to Leeds South Dakota
Joe Black will leave in a few days for Leeds South Dakota to live with his brother in law after the recent loss of his wife and his illness. He has been a notable citizen of the Wabash metropolis with many friends who regret his departure.
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Joe Black
Leeds
South Dakota
Mr. Black
Wabash
Return of Dr. H. K. Fox From Adrian Visit
Dr. H. K. Fox pastor of the Presbyterian church returned Thursday after a week with his mother in law in Adrian Michigan. Mrs Fox was seriously ill from a nervous breakdown and under doctors and a trained nurse care. They were summoned last Thursday morning. Mrs Fox is improving and expected to return home within a few weeks.
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H. K. Fox
The
Presbyterian Church
Adrian
Mich
Williams Wrestling Star Seeks 125 Lb Victory for Indiana
Ralph Williams of Covington represents Indiana University Bloomington in the 125 pound class against the University of Chicago tonight. Advices from Bloomington praise his condition and chances, noting he won a decision at Champaign against Illinois. His father Geo W Williams witnessed that match as Williams defends a conference title in his class.
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Ralph Williams
Geo. W. Williams
Covington
Indiana University
Bloomington
University of Chicago
Champaign
University of Illinois
Indiana
Williams
Unclear Applicants Clash Over Saloon Rules
The article records confusion among applicants and officials who agree that saloons must comply with a law and that only minimal objectionable features should be allowed. It notes a shared determination to limit disagreements and enforce orderly business conditions.
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Depn County Republic
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