Parker Wins 15th Ballot as Fountain County Truant Officer
Fountain county Board of Education meets in the county superintendent’s office to elect a truant officer. Alfred Parker of Mellott, a Democrat, is chosen on the fifteenth ballot after multiple nominations. A resolution bars exemption license teachers next year, and the board adjourns with Parker’s victory noted.
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County Board of Education
Wilkey
J. W. Sullivan
Lou Brady
Attica
Ballett
Alfred Parker
Mellett
Parker
Fountain County
John W. Sullivan
Mellott Hustler
School Children Decline Amid County Population Growth
The report notes a drop in school age children from last year by 164 as the county sees more families. This trend reflects changing demographics and shifting enrollment pressure on local schools and resources.
Walthall Minister Schedules Services and Study Hours
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 15 p m Preaching every 2nd and 4th Lord s Days at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The minister will be in his study at the church daily except Sunday from 8 to 11 30 a m Anyone to see me is invited to eat P W Walthall Minister.
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P.W. Walthall
Your Best Friend Eyes Carefully Looked After by Dr Faith
A note urges readers to protect their eyes as a valued asset. Dr Faith visits the city every Friday to offer eye care and help.
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Dr. Faith
Bible School and Worship Times at Local Baptist Church
The Leader notes Bible School Sunday at 9 30 with preaching on the first and third Sundays at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer is Thursday at 7 30. All welcome to attend.
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Bible School
All Welcome
Surprise Birthday Party for Chris Nicholas and Son Henry
A Saturday night surprise party honored Chris Nicholas and his son Henry on April 29. Friends and neighbors attended, enjoyed refreshments, and wished them many more birthdays. Guests included Hawkins, Clawson, Bowers, Ward, and several others with a final note from M Herzog Covington Indiana about wool pricing.
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Chris Nicholas
Henry
Alvin Hawkins
Moses Clawson
John Bowers
Hary Wilson
William Ward
James Martin
John Alkire
Thornton Hunt
Clark Prather
Mont Crane
Clyde Price
Awos Martin
Dale Clarke
Riley Martin
Daniel Bowers
Harry Hershbarger
Willard Horn
Frank Hersnbaeger
Olen Osborne
James Romine
Noel Ward
Harry
Pete Bowers
Elizabeth Ward
Grace Hawkins
Ella Reed
Mary Bowers
Carson Wilson
Anna Ward
Gertrude Ward
Margie Bowers
Edna Wilson
Ruth Dawson
For Sale Poland China Pigs In Fountain Indiana
Four male and two female registered Poland China pigs for sale. Pedigrees furnished. Suitable for December service. Address 2 B. F. Rosryson Fountain Indiana.
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Poland
China
Patrick Faulk Speaks on Temperance at Churches
Patrick Faulk district organizer of the State Anti Saloon League spoke at the M E church Sunday morning and at the Baptist church Sunday evening. His talks urged the liquor traffic violation of the law and its influences. Faulk formerly preached in Green county and is a devoted temperance advocate.
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Patrick Faulk
State AntiSaloon League
M. E
Baptist Church
Faulk
Green County
Famous Floater Cases Move Toward Higher Courts
F. P. Mount and I. C. Dwiggins visited Tuesday concerning the floater cases. Mount filed a motion before Judge Lairy of Logansport asking to add to his special findings of facts, which the judge sustained. The case will be appealed to higher courts by Mount.
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F. P. Mount
I. C. Dwiggins
Mr. Mount
Judge Lairy
Logansport
Lairy
Paggesley Bros Famous Ten Tennessee Warblers at Cardiff Hall
The Tennessee Warblers of Nashville appear at Cardiff Hall all week starting May 8 with nightly program changes. Acts include concert comedy Minstrels and vaudeville. featured titles include Old Black Joe Prince Zan Zan Mayor of Coontown Ministrels Plantation Pastimes and a Cake Walk contest. Admission is 10 cents.
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Tennessee Warbiera
Nashville Tennessee
Cardiffs Hall
Prince Zan Zan
Coontown
School Graduates Offer Clothing and Dry Goods Discounts
The notice invites graduates to visit for clothing and dry goods with a liberal fall discount from J. Lozs.
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J. Lozs
Decoration Day Arrangements in Covington Ind
A Covington Indiana meeting of ex soldiers and citizens organized for Decoration Day observances. Mayor Jones named permanent Chairman and G W Martin Secretary. Committees formed on finance band invitation reception and program with names including A T Livengood J T Bell Miss Myrtle Monger Fred Bell Adda Clifton and others. Meeting adjourned to May 10 with attendance invited.
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Covington
Ind
Jones
G. W. Martin
A. T. Livengood
J. T. Bell
Prof. Kaufman
Oliver
Miss Belle Johnson Seen At Danville Play And Webb Visit
Miss Belle Johnson of this city attended a high school play in Danville Tuesday evening and spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Webb.
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Belle Johnson
Danville
David Webb
Cortelyou's Dictum Promotes Merit in Postal Service
The Indianapolis Star reports Postmaster General Cortelyou is pushing the merit system in public service. He removes fourth class postmasters from boss control and plans to purge postal employees from political committees. The move signals a clear shift away from spoils politics toward merit.
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Cortelyou
Ufe
Republican National Committee
Counry
Indianapolis Star
School Notes Inspiring Pictures and Notable Visits
Mrs McRee's address inspires students as many citizens plan to donate pictures for the schools. Weekly receipts total 67.90 with Max Sullivan selling 103 tickets to win the prize picture. Mary Costing 91 Grace DeHaven 90. Prof Hall absent Monday Tuesday due to illness. President Buchanan of Minnesota State Normal School visited Tuesday and led morning exercises. Medieval History finishes regular work and will study special topics. Chemistry class conducts hydrogen gas experiments. Pedagogy class to cadet the remainder of term. Mr Loeb donated a carbon repro of Avenue by Hobbem to be displayed in the assembly with a card.
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Max Sullivan
Mary Costing
Grace DeHaven
Buchanan
State Normal School of
Minnesota
Loeb
Hobbem
Mr. Loeb
Reverend S A Richardson Delivers Gospel Sermon
Rev S A Richardson pastor at Stone Bluff preached at the M E church Sunday evening in Rev Palmer’s absence. He formerly lived in Wabash township and is well known in south Fountain county. He is described as an earnest herald of the gospel and a good man.
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S. A. Richardson
Stone Bluff
M. E
Palmer
Richardson
Wabash Township
South
Fountain County
Stabbing in Penny Ante Fight at Kingman
A Tuesday night dispute in a brick kiln game of penny ante led to a stabbing. Nate Farr admitted the act, Mitchell was stabbed in the left side between the tenth and eleventh ribs and was treated by Drs Hicks and McNeil. Farr sought to atone. Mitchell's condition was reported as resting well with a speedy recovery expected.
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Kingman
Ernest Gose
Mitchell
Nate Farr
Furr
Fruit crops in Parke county show strong prospect
Rev R H Biddle and his brother J E Biddle of Silverwood visited Covington last Friday after a long drive. They report fruit in northern Parke county only slightly injured by recent conditions and predict an abundant peach crop. Wheat prospects are above average though acreage is small.
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R. H. Biddle
Parke County
J. E. Biddle
Silverwood
Covington
Hillsboro Man John Frasier Injured in Business Fe Wednesday
Local resident John Frasier of Hillsboro sustained a business related injury on Wednesday. Details of incident and conditions were not released.
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John Frasier
Hillsboro
Turkey and Malaysia Lectures Begin Next Week
A Tuesday evening start marks a lecture series on Turkey and Malaysia led by the M E church pastor. Viewers will see about one hundred sternopticon views each night under electric light, with colored images and modest admission. Children under ten pay five cents. other attendees pay ten cents.
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M. E
Turkey
Malaysia
Delinquent notices threaten wide arrears settlement effort
A stark notice warns that Republicans will issue letters to delinquent respondents who have not settled gender requests. It states debts must be paid, urging settle promptly to avoid further action. The message emphasizes fairness and collection duties.
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The
Republican
Birthday Surprise for Ed Rhodes at Rural Home
Friends gathered Tuesday evening at Ed Rhodes and wife home five miles south of the city to celebrate Mr Rhodes twenty fifth birthday. Guests included Joe Bodine and wife Fred Stanton and daughter Mrs Susie Snoddy Will Yerkes and wife Frank Marlatt Bartley Yerkes and wife Mrs Mitchel Conover Mr and Mrs Wall Bodine James Yerkes and wife Miss Mary Fisher Joe Conover Mack Rhodes and wife Joan Rhodes and wife Miss Ruth Bennie Graham and others.
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Ed Rhodes
Rhodes
P. m
Joe Bodine
Fred Sainton
Susie Snoddy
Will Yerkes
Frank Marlatt
Bartley Yerkes
Mitchel Conover
Wall Bodine
James Yerkes
Mary Fisher
Joe Conover
Mack Rhodes
Joan Rhodes
Ruth
Bennie Graham
Patton Reports McClain Case Upon Home Visit
L. D. Patton returned from the Territory Monday for a week at home and worked on reporting the McClain case on Wednesday and Thursday.
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L. D. Patton
McClain
Accident near Aylene worth leaves man injured
Harry Stucker of near Aylene worth was hurt last Friday while clearing an old hedge. A heavy chain tied to the hedge root broke as horses moved, striking him on the left cheek and crushing the upper jaw, with teeth driven down and the lower jaw displaced.
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Harry Stucker
Ayleneworth
The Chicago Strike Flares Up During Turbulent Week
Rioting grows in Chicago as tensions rise and police strain. Governor Deneen contemplates militia deployment while President Roosevelt’s visit next Wednesday is seen as a possible effort to ease the unrest. Bloodshed fears loom over the city.
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Chicago
Deneen Hasen
Roosevelt
The Battle of the Wilderness Skirmish Tale
Veteran H C Hendrickson recalls the Civil War skirmish at Germanna Ford during the Battle of the Wilderness. He describes 6th Corps crossing the Rapidan, dense briars, a nearby rebel line, and a tense close encounter with a Confederate skirmisher named Johnnie as canister fire erupts nearby.
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6Th Corps
Rapidan
Germanna Ford
Jim Brown
Jim
Reb
Johnnie
H. C. Hendrickson
Local Residents Visit Kings County Figures
H D Billings of Williamsport visited Wednesday while Miss Sarah Royce from near Yedda visited her sister Mrs John Harresty over Sunday. Bruce Grimes, Wallace business leader, visited the county seat Thursday. The Indianapolis News noted Charney Landis recommended Harry Martin J W Cronk and Fletcher Boyd for postmaster roles in their cities.
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Sarah Royce
Yedda
John Harresty
Bruce Grimes
Wallace
Indianapolis News
Charney Landis
Harry Martin J. W. Cronk
Fletcher Boyd
Visit to Turkey and Malysia scenes at church event
A notice invites the public to view real life scene displays at the M. E. church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week. Attendees are urged not to miss the occasion.
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Turkey
Malysia
M. E
Fire damages J L Allen building in Veedersburg
A fire swept J L Allens building in Veedersburg housing a Chinese laundry. Firefighters extinguished the blaze Wednesday morning with only minor damage reported.
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J. L. Allen
Veedersburg
Trouble flares at Kingman as Farr kin clash arrests follow
Saturday night a Farr boy and companions linked to Mitch Ell were arrested on assault charges. Prosecutor Ratcliff will push for quick justice as suspects face the bar.
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Kingman
Farr
Mitchell
Bar of Justice
Ratcliff
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Logan
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Richland
Shawnee
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Wabash
1St Church of Christ
Brussels
Indiana
M. Herzog
B. F. Rosryson
Fountain, Ind
Paggesley Bros
Famous
Tennessee Warblers
Prof. Hall
H. D. Billings
Williamsport
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