County Commencement Set for Attica June First
The county common school commencement will be held in Ravine Park Attica on Saturday June 1 with about 125 graduates and possibly more after May exams. Noted speakers Hon P P Claxton U S Commissioner of Education and Hon W Charles Great House State Superintendent will deliver addresses.
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County Common School
Ravine Park
Attica
P. P. Claxton
U. S. Commissioner of Education
W Charles A Greathorse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sterling Remedy
Veedersburg
Charles Greathouse
National Band
Funeral of Ben Oliva Held at Newtown
Funeral services for Ben Oliva were held at the M E church in Newtown Sunday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev D L Conkle and Rev W K Logaius. Oliva esteemed in the community is survived by children Clarence Ver Archie Lillian Mrs Horace Martin two sisters Mrs Storey of west of Newtown and Mrs Melissa Biftle and two brothers John of Washington and Tom of Texas.
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Ben Voliva
Horace B. Martin
Newtow
M.E
Newtown
D. L. Conkle
W. K. Logaius
Oliva
Stiexas
Clarence
Archie
Washington
Lillian of
Attiow
Horace Martin Newtown
Danie
Storey
West
Danville Man Sues Fecker Brewing Co Over Fall Injuries
George Carrier of Danville sues Fecker Brewing Co alleging a fall from the third to the second floor of the East North Street brewery caused by a loose plank. He says the accident left him with a bruised left siloncer and serious injuries confining him to bed for weeks while employed by the firm.
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George Carrier
Danville
Spisher
Fecker Brewing Co
Shaw
East North Street
Carrier
Brewing Company
Fountain County Republicans Favor Primary Voting Plan
The editor notes decades of strong primary or convention votes in Fountain County and reports broad support among Republicans for a primary convention after the state convention sets a platform. It urges selecting Joint Senatorial convention delegates by popular vote at the same primary to reflect the party’s wishes clearly and reduce disputes.
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Fountain County
WINDOW SHADES AT J LOEB'S STORES
Complete assortment of window shades with best materials and rollers in various lengths and widths. Visit J Loeb's Stores for a wide selection and colors.
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J. Loeb’s
Obituary for Vannie Lee Royse
Vannie Lee Royse born February 13 181 in Vermilion Illinois died May 9 1912 at age 31 years 2 months 6 days. She married Harry W Smail October 25 1901 and had five children. Survived by husband four children three brothers five sisters and many relatives. Funeral services held Saturday at 2 30 pm in the little brick chapel conducted by Evangelist Thad S Hutson with a Resurrection theme.
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Vannie Lee Royse
A. J
Mary Royse
Vermilion County
Ills
Harry W. Smail
Ruth
Vannie
Thad. S. Hutson
J Loeb's Stores Offer Rugs Linoleum and Carpets
You can save money by buying rugs linoleum and carpets at J Loeb's Stores according to a local advertisement.
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J. Loeb’s
S C Sprankle Dies Sud denly In Car Ride After Noon
S C Sprankle expired suddenly Monday about 1 p m while riding with his son Guy in a city car. He was born July 12 1855 in Rolling Prairie Ind and lived in the area since 1575. Survived by five children a brother two sisters father and three grandchildren. Funeral held at 2:30 p m Wednesday from the McMahon home with interment Mt Hope and IOOF rites.
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S. C. Sprankle
Mr. Sprankle
Guy
Fair Grounds
Sylvester C. Sprankle
Rolling Prairie
Laporte County
Ind
Webster
Walter
Clara
Harry
Jesse
Myra
Albert
Catharine Stembaugh-Sprankle
Josephine Layton
Abbie
Jerry McMahon
Earl
Isa
Jos
W. McMahon
Katie
Grace
Isabel
Indianapolis
Clara Shively
Chandler
Arizona
Ft. Wayne
E W
Leader Shoe Store Promises Comfort and Quality
Ease and comfort are emphasized as the store sells only reputed shoes. Women’s Dorothy Dodd styles are offered alongside men’s footwear in white buck, canvas, patent leather and other finishes. The ad touts new lasts at the lowest price.
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Dorothy Dodd
Special G A R Meeting Brings Perrysville Delegates
A G A R and Relief Corps gathered at the G A R Hall on Saturday afternoon. Capt LaTourette Dr Barnes and H E Carpenter of Perrysville attended, with Carpenter serving as the National Encampment delegate. Ladies provided ice cream cake and coffee as members enjoyed a fine social.
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G.A R
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Captain LaTourette
Dr. Barnes
HE. W. Carpenter
Perrysville
Carpenter
Veedersburg High School Commencement Held Quietly
Veedersburg city schools held their annual commencement Thursday evening of last week. The class was large and an excellent, well attended exercise was presented, speaking well for the course and work of the school.
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Veedersburg Ht
Elect Successor to H C Yount to City School Board
The city council met in regular session Monday evening and elected Hon. A T Livengood as successor to H C Yount. Presented by Councilman McMahon, Livengood received 4 votes to 1 blank and is described as caucus candidate who will make a good trustee.
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H. C. Yount
A. T. Livengood
McMahon
Livengood
Junior Reception for Seniors at New School
The Junior high class held a banquet and a farce play for Senior friends at the new school building on Friday evening May 3. The event featured up to date decorations music and social activities and drew high praise for its detail and execution.
Baccalaureate Sermon at First Presbyterian by Rev Robert A King
The Baccalaureate sermon for the high school will be preached by Rev Robert A King of Wabash College Sunday morning during morning worship. No evening service due to the pastor's absence at the general Assembly in Louisville Ky. The following Sabbath worship shifts to the M E church in honor of Civil War veterans with Rev Strecker delivering the Memorial sermon. That Sunday evening Rev Harry Yohe of Indianapolis executive secretary of the Men and Reunion Forward Movement will speak urging all to attend.
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Robert A. King
Wabash College
General Assembly
Louisville
M. E
Strecker
Harry Yohe
Indianapolis
Men and Reuirion Forward Movement
Covington Light and Water Plant to Be Turned Over
Hon. E. H. Nebeker confirms Covington Light and Water stock holder that the plant will be turned over to the city at year end under the current contract. Under Sec and Treas. F. W. Boyd the system will be rebuilt with new poles wires and upgraded machinery before acceptance. City administration prepares to assume control per the agreement.
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E. H. Nebeker
Covington Light and Water Company
Covington Light and Water Plant
Mets
Sec
Treas
F. W. Boyd
Munsing Underwear Promises Comfort for Spring and Summer
Advertisers urge men and women to choose Munsingwear for improved fit and wear in knit underwear suitable for the coming warm seasons. The copy highlights comfort and the label’s spring and summer appeal.
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J. Loeb’s
Bybee Marlatt Couple Weds Quietly in City Home
Mrs Elvoria Bybee of this city and UC E Marlatt of Danville Illinois were married Monday night at the bride’s home in the city. Mayor McGeorge officiated in a quiet ceremony with only immediate relatives present. They will reside in Danville where the groom works as a machinist in railroad shops.
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Elvoria Bybee
UC. E. Marlatt
Danville
Ill
McGeorge
Blakely-Crimm Honeymoon Visit and Marriage
Mr and Mrs W C Crimm of West Frankfort Illinois arrived here last Friday and are spending part of their honeymoon with Mr and Mrs Oliver Blakely and relatives. They plan to visit Washington DC later this week with Mr and Mrs Lowe and will return to West Frankfort to make their future home. Mrs Crimm formerly Avis Blakely and a daughter of the Blakely family grew up near the city. Mr Crimm is assistant cashier at the State Bank in West Frankfort and is considered an excellent young man.
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W. C. Crimm
West Frankfort
Oliver Blakely
Washington, D.C
Lowe
Mt. Vernon, Ll
The New Pension Law Signed By President
The president signed the dollar a day pension bill on Saturday just before midnight. The measure increases pensions by 82 million dollars in the first year with 22 million dollars expected in the first three weeks. It grants pensions to 420,905 Civil War veterans who served ninety days and are at least 62, with amounts from 13 dollars monthly at 62 to 30 dollars for 75 year olds with three years service.
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McCumber
Burnham
Sherwood
Adair, Russell
Carl Sanderson
White House
Princeton
Fashions Say Embroidery in Covington Exhibition
A Covington display proclaims the handsomest line of embroidery yet, from narrow designs to 45 inch housing and all overs, with corset cover embroideries and singe founding pieces at 25 cents per yard.
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Covington
Methodist Service Omitted. Baccalaureate at Presbyterian
The morning service at the Methodist church will be omitted next Sunday to allow members to attend the baccalaureate service at the Presbyterian church. In the evening Miss Minnie Oliphant will preach to the congregation.
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Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Minnie Oliphant
Public Schools to Close with May 24 Commencement
The city public schools mark the year end with events from May 19 Baccalaureate in the Presbyterian church to May 24 Commencement at the high school. Supt. J G Collicott of Indianapolis will deliver the main address. seniors include Ruth Elizabeth Adamson Pearl Edith Brown and Margaret Douglass among others.
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Our City
Presbyterian Church
R.A. King
Wabash College
J. G. Collicott
Indianapolis
Collicott
Margaret Douglass
Cecil Murray
Pearle Brown
A. T. Livengood
Miss Payne
Ruth Elizabeth Adamson
Pearl Edith Brown
May Mildred Bright
Mary LaVerne Dice
Ruth Hunter
Marie Reba Hail
Claude Farle Gardner
Roy Jeremiah Goff
Roger W. McMahon
Cecil Jane Murray
Della Hester Martin
Nellie Asther Martin
Stanley S. Lusader
Challen M. Remster
Hazel Estella Smith
Florence Cecil Cuardis
Vaun R. Flora
Jeune Wilkey
Highest grade among township graduates set at 961 8 per cent
Miss Luella Brimberry of Mellott in Richland township achieved the top score of 961 8 per cent on the current examination series. Several graduates posted excellent general averages, but the County Superintendent notes this as the highest so far. The final examination is scheduled for Saturday.
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Luella Brimberry
Mellott
Richland Township
City Council Advances Public Works and School Tie
The city council held a regular session Monday approving a School Trustee selection and a busy slate of projects. Repairs to the Wahbash and Big Four depots, sidewalk work on John Glascock corner and South Sixth Street, and concrete arches at Hawkins and Schmelig bridges were ordered. An ordinance banning gutter trash and a city cleanup day were approved.
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Wabash Depot
Big Four
John Glascock
South Sixth Street
Union and
Liberty Sts
Hawkins and Schmelig
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P. P. Clayton
Attica High School Girl’ Glee Club
T. W. Stewart
Benj
Voliva
Sues Fecker Brewing Company
H.C. Yount
First Presbyterian Church
Bybee- Marlatt
Blakely-Crimm
Dr. Longacre
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