Hired Girl Elsie Derselle Disappears After Two Homes
A girl named Elsie Derselle, claiming French parents in distress, was taken in by Mrs. Mayer and later by Mr. and Mrs. James Murray. She disappeared with clothing and personal items, was traced to Westville, and returned to Illinois officials for grand jury questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Derselle
James Murray
Marshal DeHaven
Danville
DeHaven
Thatity
John Halls
Westville
Ilinois
Vermilion County Grand Jury
Covington High Defeats Williamsport in Nine Inning Game
Covington High School bats beat Williamsport High School 11 to 0 in nine innings at Williamsport last Friday afternoon. Home fans praise the courtesy shown by Williamsport players. several Covington supporters traveled to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Attica
Willamsport
Williamsport High School
Covington
Tragic Scalding Fatality in Millcreek Township
The eighteen month old child of Mr and Mrs Jasper Gale of Yeddo Millcreek township died after scalding from a spilling boiling coffee. The pot, left on the floor by the mother, caused severe burns leading to convulsions and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Gale
Yeddo
Millcreek Township
Horse Show Circuit Formed In Veedersburg
Representatives from several places met in Veedersburg Tuesday afternoon and formed a grand horse show circuit. E E Coats was elected chairman N M Teegarden secretary and F Parham treasurer. Show dates were set for Kingman June 19 Wingate June 17 Veedersburg June 14 Attica June 24 Covington June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
E E. Coats
N. M. Teegarden
F. Parham
Kingman
Wingate
Attica
Covington
Beautiful Church Wedding Unites Miss Fannie Miller and George Port
Miss Fannie G. Miller and George J. Port were married at St. Joseph's Church in a 9:30 am ceremony officiated by Father Steger. The couple, from this city, staged a May floral setting with organist Lena Slattery and singer Florence Cardiffe. The bride wore cream satin with bouquet of white roses. attendants were Miss Kennedy and Mr Ed Kennedy. Breakfast and dinner followed at groom and bride homes on North Fifth Street. Friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie G. Miller
George J. Port
St. Joseph’s Church
Frank Port
A. K. Miller
Steger
Lena Slattery
Florence Cardiff
Mary Kennedy
Ed. Kennedy
Old Miller Home
North Fifth Street
Removed a Land Mark on Fourth Street
The great pine tree on the corner of the lot owned by Chas Bergdahl on Fourth street was felled by a woodman’s ax Monday. Planted 58 years ago by Judge Ha who owned the property Fancy Lemp and Casper Samen helped it grow. The tree, over two feet in diameter, died after being hit by heat from a gasoline lamp during Fourth street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bergdahl
Voltz
Fourth Street
Bergdahl
Judge Ha
Fancy Lemp
Casper Samen
For Rent House With Cellar and Four Large Lots
Good house with cellar cistern and well four large lots bearing fruit. Agent G. W. Williams offers this rental footprint with ample space and productive trees suitable for a growing household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Williams
Brigadier General W B Gray Elevated in Indiana K P Ranks
Auditor William B Gray of Fountain county was elected brigadier commander of the Uniform Rank K P for Indiana. Vote 91 to 15 over Capt A A Womac of Indianapolis. Gray, long active in the U A E P, organized Fountain county companies and will open offices in Indianapolis. Nothing good is too good for Covington and Fountain county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Gray
French Lick
St. Paul
Minn
Indiana
A. A. Womac
Indianapolis
Gray
Womac
U. A.E. of P
Fountain County
Covington
Attica
Veedersburg
Fire Destroys Mellott Restaurant and Trustee Office
A Tuesday night blaze in Mellott consumed two frame buildings and damaged a brick structure, with losses around 5000 dollars. Origin traced to Mell Peed’s rear near a gasoline tank. fire spread from the Mellott restaurant owned by H L Simmons to a trustee’s office and a brick building housing Red Men’s hall. Goods were removed, insured, and the fire’s origin remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellott
Mell Peed
H.L. Simmons
A. L. Henry
Waggoner
County Health Commissioner Will Get Busy
On or about June 1 Dr. J. R. Hicks Health Commissioner will address unsanitary conditions across the county. His investigations will cover all food or drink suppliers and other sanitary issues not in line with the pure food law or board of health rules. He will visit every part of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hicks
Board of Health
Creamery in Covington Faces Long Shutdown
The Covington Creamery is closed for months with uncertain return. High quality equipment remains but milk supply is insufficient and management disagrees. Authorities believe it can be made to pay. Operations expected to restart Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Attica Ledger Placed Under Receiver in Bankruptcy
Attica Indiana May 13 the Attica Ledger an old Wabash valley paper goes to receiver A S Peacock appointed after Edgar Webb publisher faced bankruptcy in federal court Indianapolis creditors urged action. Inventory and asset liabilities expected to reveal a deficit and plant sale planned. Webb retires with no definite plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Ind
Attica Ledger
Wabash Valley
Edgar Webb
The
Ledger
Indianapolis
A. S. Peacock
Peacock
Carrier Boy
Webb
Ice Cream Social by United Brethren Church at Coal Creek
The United Brethren Church ladies at Coal Creek will host an ice cream social on the school house lawn Saturday May 20 for church benefit. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the United Brethren Church
Coal Creek
School House
Home Damaged by Fire at Fast Washington Street
The residence of George Law on Fast Washington Street was found afire last Friday with flames starting in the garret. Fire teams battled the blaze, gaining control after extensive effort. Loss runs to several hundred dollars, insured for structure but not contents. Mrs. Law had just finished cleaning. repairs will begin soon. Extra large Rugs, at Boord's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Law
Washington Street
A Fountain County Bar Star Judge Lewis Recalled
An old and valued member, C. P. Lewis, is praised as one of the Fountain County bar’s most capable and long serving lawyers. The piece lauds his skill in civil and criminal trials and his roles as legislator and citizen, likening him to Daniel Webster and highlighting the public esteem he holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Daniel Webster
Philip Hunt Sells Three Year Old Steers to City Buyers
Philip Hunt, east of the city, on Monday sold three year old steers to Glascock and Graham stock buyers of this city for shipment. The car averaged about 1250 pounds. the lot was smooth and brought a good price. Phil is a fine farmer and often makes this kind of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hunt
Glascock & Graham
Phil
Town Officers Nominated in Newtown Meeting
About sixty citizens met in the bank room at Newtown on Tuesday of last week and nominated the town ticket to be voted for tomorrow. Trustees are W. W. Shultz James McClure and Freman L. Foxworthy Clerk and Treasurer Stephen L. Randolph Marshall Jos Harris The ticket is a good one and will give the newly incorporated town good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
W. W. Shultz
James McClure
Freman L. Foxworthy
Stephen L. Randolph
Marshall
Jos. Harris
Freak Calf Born Blind Sells as Veal Near City
Dairyman J F Klage north east of the city owned a fully blind calf from a hooded Jersey cow. The seven week old calf, otherwise healthy, was sold as veal and would have been kept as a milker if sighted. Also offered, an eight passenger steel launch with 3 h p Detroit engine for trade for a driving horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Klage
Indiana
H. P. Detroit
Green Trading Stamps Offered at All Departments
Major department stores advertise Green Trading Stamps with low prices. The offer covers every department including millinery, inviting customers to visit and have their books filled.
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United States
Judge rules saloon licenses counted by population block
Rensselaer Ind May 12 Judge C W Hanley held that under the Proctor law a saloon may be granted in townships with fewer than 1000 residents if the township voted wet. The ruling allows Ben Forgis in Lincoln Township and George R Tilton in Wheatfield to obtain licenses, each in counties with small populations.
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Rensselaer
Ind
C. W. Hanley
Kentland
Newton County
Lincoln Township
Rose Lawn
Thayer
Ben Forgis
Kankakee
Monon
Hanley
Wheatfield Township
Jasper County
Wheatfield
George R. Tilton
Fogil
Matinee Musicale to Give Complimentary May Concert
The Matinee Musicale will present a complimentary concert at the Methodist church next Thursday evening May 25. No invitations are needed as all friends are welcome. Under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Livengood the program includes variety pieces and arias with accompanists Mrs. Wm. Walker and Miss Blossom Hoard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Livengood
Wm. Walker
Blossom Hoard
Dr A L Spinning Speaks on Commission Government for Cities
Dr A L Spinning delivered a 55 minute address to the Presbyterian Brotherhood Sunday morning in the council chamber. The second in a series, his talk on Commission Government for Cities drew a large, attentive audience. Next Sunday Hon W E Livengood will speak at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Spinning
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Council Chamber
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Jim Murray
Covington 1. S
Williamsport
Boord’s
Charley
W. B. Gray
K. P’s
Ice Cream Social
C. P. Lewis
Boord's
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