Post Office Shake Up Sparks Local Political Critique
The piece denounces Fountain County post office management under Republican leadership and Congressmen Purnell, accusing officials of using patronage to favor political allies. It notes suspensions, questioned appointments, and calls for accountability at the polls, citing bids and county contracts as further signs of political influence.
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Post Office Department
Civil Service Force
Fountain County
Purnell
Covington Post Office
Republican
Indiana
Improvement Bonds Sold by City School
The City School improvement bonds totaling 28000 dollars were sold last Saturday to the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company of Indianapolis at a premium of 7.25. Funds will be available after arrangements, and construction will proceed.
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Fletcher Savings and Trust Company of
Indianapolis
Restaurant Man Leaves Sudden Departure Shocks Covington
George M. Lynch, newcomer to Covington with his family, vanished from his home last Friday night. His wife found receipts on his car seat but no note, and the couple's restaurant in the Slattery building continues under Mrs. Lynch's management as police search for him. The family, originally from Kempton, has relatives in Crawfordsville and Crawfordsville.
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George M. Lynch
Covington
Lynch
Fountain County Commissioners Hold May Session
The Fountain County Commissioners met in regular May session. Two days of work covered claims and plans including taking over a Jackson township road and a county health board proposal. Tuesday focused on bids for a county road grader and a tractor with bids for the tractor listed.
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Fountain County
Jackson
County Health Board
Dr King Talks Health Unit Plan To Medics
A Fountain and Warren Medical Society meeting in Covington at the Chamber of Commerce heard Dr William King of the State Board of Health discuss The Full Time County Health Unit as advanced by the International Health Board. The matter was then referred to county commissioners who promised to consider an appropriation and to explore combining several counties in the initiative.
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Fountain and Warren Medical Society
Covington
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. King
State Board of Health
International Health Board
Board of Commissioners
Senior Class Play Draws Big Crowds at Covington High
Covington high school seniors presented "Assisted By Sadie" in the auditorium Friday and Saturday, drawing large attendance and financial success. Cast included Caro line Clem Inez Marquess Gladys Tittle Mary Brown Ruby Smith Hazel Clark Leslie Morris Charles Mayer Lowell Bell Robert McGeorge Gordon Phebus and Ralph Little. special notice to Mary Brown Hazel Clark Leslie Morris and Gordon Phebus for notable effort.
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Covington High School
Sadie
Caroline Clem
Inez Marquess
Gladys Tittle
Mary Brown
Ruby Smith
Hazel Clark
Leslie Morris
Charles Mayer
Lowell Bell
Robert McGeorge
Gordon Phebus
Ralph Little
Zeigler Dies After Illness at 73
John Zeigler, 73, a prominent farmer northeast of the city, died Friday evening at 7 30 at his home after months of paralysis. He suffered his first stroke in December and had been ill since. Survived by widow Mary Lang and six children: Mabel Franklinbarger Leonard Bantz Lulu Martin Pearl Coffing Blanch Zeigler and Charles Zeigler. Funeral services were held Monday.
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John Zeigler
Mary Lang
Mabel Frankinbarger
Leonard Bantz
Lulu Martin
Pearl Coffing
Blanch Zeigler
Charles Zeigler
Bantz
Salem
Here
Death of Charles N. Sherman at Ardmore Oklahoma
Word reached Mrs. Lambright Tuesday of the death of her brother Charles N. Sherman in Ardmore Oklahoma with burial planned for Wednesday. Sherman spent most of his life in the oil industry and was an expert in its many phases. He helped pioneer extracting gasoline from natural gas using a Ford powered plant, a venture that profited his partner until the partner appropriated the plant. He was in Covington area testing a territory when a lack of local support halted his test well midway to the depth he believed necessary.
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Covington
Boy Casey Begins Recovery After Appendicitis Operation
Master James Casey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Casey, was rushed to Lake View hospital last Wednesday for acute appendicitis. Dr. Miller operated soon after arrival. For several days his life was in jeopardy, but he is now improving and expected to recover fully.
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James Casey
Roy Casey
Lake View Hospital
Wihin
Miller
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk List
County clerk H. E. Bodine reports issued licenses for multiple couples including David W. Eye and Lula M. Crawford of Danville. Bernard D. Marble and Effie M. Collom of Danville. Frank R. Remster and Myrtle Wilson of Covington. Arlie C. Bousmah and Ethel M. Goben of Danville. Laurel Shaffer and May L. Labon of Attica. Thos. Cooper Ward of Sidney and Alta F. Williams of Carlisle. Louis H. Andrews and Helen Gorizalas of Chicago. Frank C. Vance and Helen Workman of Danville. Roy Brugh and Thelma Schroeder of Lafayette.
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H. E. Bodine
David W. Eye
Lula M. Crawford
Danville
C. C. Wert
Bernard D. Marble
Ill
Effie M. Collom
Gessie
Rev. Bleam
Frank R. Remster
Lucas
Iowa
Myrtle Wilson
Covington
Chicago
Frank C. Vance
Helen Workman
Justice Tipton
Roy Brugh
Thelma Schroeder
Lafayette
Postmaster Halts Dismissals As Carriers Displaced
Postmaster McMahon received a Washington telegram rescinding the order to replace carriers until May 15 for an investigation. The action had dismissed six carriers and displaced several Republicans amid party tensions. deliveries continue while charges are reviewed.
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McMahon
Washington
Aks
RUL ERS CANNED RUL ERS CANNED
Fragmented text shows a list of names and positions with many misspellings and supersession notes. It references rural route changes and officials such as Schuyler Cates and William Jasperson with mentions of others like Mack Sullivan and A G Alward. The passage appears to record clerical updates to route assignments and supervisory changes.
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Schuyler Cates
Super
William Jasperson
eBay
Giger
Mack Sullivan
Baldwin
A. G. Alward
Red Goodin
Postal violations prompt peer and latter concerns
A report outlines cases involving violations of postal regulations by individuals and groups. It highlights enforcement actions, potential penalties, and the need for stricter oversight to prevent repeat offenses.
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Ng Guve
Special Masonic Meeting and Banquet Held in Fountain Lodge
Fountain Lodge No. 60 hosted a special meeting for Master Degree work on Thursday evening. A visiting team from Danville Illinois conferred the degree in fine form and a banquet at 6 30 p m, served by Eastern Star ladies, followed the 8 o clock meeting with many visiting members in attendance.
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Masonic Lodge
Danville
Ill
Eastern Star
Fountain Lodge No. 60
Funeral for 8 year old James Stines dies of typhoid fever
Funeral services were held for James Russel Stines eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Stines near Silverwood after a five week typhoid illness. Rev Mc Hargue of Kingman officiated at Coal Creek chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Songs included Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and When He Cometh sung by local singers.
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James Russel Stines
Ambrose Stines
Silverwood
McHargue
Kingman
Coal Creek Chapel
Isle of Somewhere
Edna Chatt
Elizabeth Allen
Helen Davis
Ruth
Carl Noel
Merchants List Promotes Ticket Drawings and Prizes
The Merchants Association announces ticket drawings with prizes provided by local firms including M. Scesley Clothing D. J. Young Lumber Hendrix Motor Co Albert Hegg & Sons Clothing Charles L Robb Jewelry T E Rainier Druggist W B Coleman Dry Goods Hastings Hunt Drugs & Jewelry Perfeerst Groceries Perfeerst Hat Shop Yerkes Millinery Wm McClurg Harden & Crain Hardware and Electrical Supplies. Drawings will be held soon. ask for tickets.
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M. Scesley
D. J. Young & O
Hendrix Motor Co
the Leader
Albert Hegg & Sons Clothing
Charles L. Robb
T. E. Rainier
W. B. Coleman Dry Goods & Shoes Mayer Hardware Co
Hastings & Hunt Drugs & Jewelry
John Perfeerst
Perfeerst Hat Shop
Yerkes’ Millinery
Wm. McClurg
Crockes
Harden & Crain
New Bus Line Connects Crawfordsville to Attica on Daily Runs
A new Reo motor bus line has begun service from Crawfordsville via New Richmond Wingate Mellet Newtown and Attica. It makes two round trips daily and is operated by Frank Layne, proprietor of the line through this city.
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Reo
Crawfordsville
New Richmond
Wingate
Mellett
Newtown
Attica
Frank Layne
Two Cars Crash on Morgan Hill near Stone Bluff
A touring car driven by Carl Coleman with his mother Mrs. Nellis Coleman was badly damaged at Morgan's hill on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. It was struck by a westbound car driven by Charles Calvert of Stone Blue. Both cars sustained heavy damage, and the Coleman party was en route from Perrysville to Newtown.
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Stone Bluff
Carl Coleman
Nellis Coleman
Morgan’s Hill
Coleman
Charles Calvert
Stone Blue
Calvert
Fred Coleman
Newtown
Mrs J E Snoddy Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J E Snoddy aged 38 died Monday at her parents home after a period of confinement to bed from complications of diseases. She is survived by husband James E Snoddy and a nine year old daughter. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm at Perrysville Methodist Church, burial in Hicks Cemetery, Kerr and Son in charge.
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J. E. Snoddy
J. H. Nicholas
James E. Snoddy
Methodist
Perrysville
Hick’s Cemetery
Kerr & Son Undertakers
Estate of Samuel E Quiggle Heirs Named
Elizabeth Quiggle files circuit court information stating Samuel Elias Quiggle died in Richland township on April 16 1923 leaving a personal estate around 3650 and realty about 13500 with widow Elizabeth Quiggle and son Freddie as the only heirs.
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Samuel Elias Quiggle
Elizabeth Quiggle
Decedent
Richland Township
Freddie
Probate Notice of W V Stanfield Will Dated April 3 1923
The document, written on Dr W V Stanfield stationery and dated April 3 1923, witnesses William J Mellett and W V Stanfield. It provides for debts, then bequeaths property in Hillsboro to Eliza beth Quiggle in fee simple, to Elizabeth Quiggle and Freddie Quiggle share and share alike with a survivor to inherit, and then to Freddie Quiggle’s children if any are born. Bank stock and chattels go to Elizabeth and Freddie equally.
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W. V. Stanfield
William J. Mellett
Elizabeth Quiggle
Hillsboro
Freddie Quiggle
Elizabeth
Freddie
Two Divorces Granted in Circuit Court Saturday
In a Saturday session of the circuit court two divorces were granted. The first granted to Mrs Catherine Marion of Attica from Alber Marion on grounds his felony conviction and current prison term. The second divorced Elbert Lusader of Danville from Florence M Lusader on grounds of infidelity with custody given to Elbert.
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Catherine Marion
Attica
Alber Marion
Kentucky
Elbert Lusader
Danville
Inter-State Water Co
Florence M. Lusader
Lusader
Judge Ratcliff Attends Indiana Charity Board Meeting
Judge O B Ratcliff ex officio head of the board of children's guardians attended the state board of charities meeting in Indianapolis Saturday. He compiled data on state institutional expenses and the rising number of dependent children, urging state action to provide care.
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O. B. Ratcliff
Board of Children’s Guardians
State Board of Charities
Indianapolis
Mother’s Day Services Planned at Local Methodist Church
Sunday May 13th is set apart as Mother’s Day with appropriate services in the Methodist church. All are invited to attend these services.
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Methodis
Everything Ready for 100 Mile Race at Indianapolis
Indy Motor Speedway readies for the 50 mile race set for Wednesday May 30 drawing 150000 spectators. American drivers face foreign rivals as new 122 cubic inch piston displacement cars debut alongside Scheel Frontenac designs.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Dave Lewis
Scheel-Frontenac
Louis Chevrolet
Herbert Scheel
Jimmy Murphy
Fresno
California
Speedway
City Battles Sudden Cold Wave and Snow
A spring day on Tuesday May 8th collapsed into winter conditions as temperatures plunged about 40 degrees. Snow persisted through late morning and recurred in the afternoon and evening. Forecasters worry whether blooming fruit has been damaged by the abrupt change.
Tires and Tubes From Covington Dealers
A Covington Indiana ad promotes Racine Horse Shoe tires and tubes with a direct factory connection. It highlights quality and low prices, inviting readers to call Engle and Evans at phone 112 to compare prices and be convinced.
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Holt Mfg. Co
Peoria
Avery
Small and Mellett
Marshall
J. D. Adams Co
Austin Western Co
Stockland Co
J. D. Adams & Co
DR. King
Cos
Nea
Harry Smail
Merchants Association
Morgan Hill
Circuit Court News
Wed
Nesday
Engle & Evans
Covington, Ind
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