Death of Mrs. Alma Rinda Nebeker in Our City
Alma Rinda Walker Nebeker aged 76 died May 12 1922 after a brief pneumonia illness. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Clevence Hershberger a sister Mrs Adella Hester and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held from her home on South Fifth Street conducted by Rev. George Moffett with interment in Bong Cemetery. She was a longtime member of the local church and Women’s Christian organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinda Nebeker
George Moffett
Hillsboro
South Fifth Street
Bong
Rheuben Nebeker
Alma Rinda Walker-Nebeker
James and
Adaline Ainsworth-Walker
Chmbersburg
Daugter
Clevence Hershbercer
Weodersburg
Siso
Adella Hester
Indianapolis
Bar's
Fife
Freley Montgomery
Acon
Interes
Arco Voli
Aes
Ose
Stephens Sentenced in Indiana Firearm Case Details
The case of Stephnes was heard by a jury with Stender presiding. The defendant was convicted of murder and treason and sentenced to 0 to 21 years in the Indiana state prison plus a five year disfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her
Pooner
W. Heunever
Roy
Jadre Hennerar
Acorn
Stepitcs
Indiana
Death of Adam Ringie in West Lebanon
Adam Ringie a well known West Lebanon officer died Friday noon after a brief illness caused by paralysis. He was 69 and a member of the Masonic lodge and Woodmen circles. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 from his residence with burial in the West Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Ringie
West Lebanon
Pingie
Masonic and
Koof Po
West Liebe
How It Was Done Reflects Narrow Graft Allegations
The Friend reports that the committee men opposed Garr were won over by promises of inspection jobs and rare routes. Newspaper men are blamed as knowing what they are talking about. If true, traitors deserve community passports, and they will receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garr
Dorothy Gish Shatters Lofty Record in Flying Pat
Dorothy Gish delivers standout performance in the Lyric Wednesday showing Flying Pat. The review highlights a non stop pace and record shattering display by the star in this cinema program.
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Dorothy Gish
Rileysburg Citizen Knoth Dies After Long Illness
Rileysburg citizen August Knoth, a longtime resident and business leader, died at his home after a lingering illness at age 60 years 4 months 25 days. Funeral services were held Sunday at 9:30 PM in Court of Honor hall, with Rev. Cairnes of Danville, interment in Atherton cemetery. He faced the loss with his wife and daughter, now Mrs Oscar Caruthers, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Knoth
Rileysburg
Court of Honor Hall
Cairnes
Danville
Atherton
Knoth
Holton
Prather
Oscar Caruthers
Senior class to present play again at Covington High
The Covington High School senior class will present their play again on Tuesday evening May 23 at 6 o clock in the high school auditorium. Admission is 35 and 50 cents. Proceeds go to the Annual fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
High School Auditorum
Tax Bonds Bill Aims to Boost Government Revenue
Congressman Green of Iowa proposes a constitutional change to tax all bonds. If passed, untaxed bond income would become a major revenue source, reducing real estate and small business taxes. Farmers and general taxpayers are urged to support the bill and contact their congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Iowa
Congres
Lightning-Destroyed Farm Home Near Newtown
A farmhouse northeast of Newtown was struck by lightning during a storm Friday morning and burned. Mrs. Woe and others escaped with belongings as the fire consumed the building. the farm is owned by Michael Besser, father of Mrs. Parnell.
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Fisk Parnell
Newtown
Bose
Hw Cy
Parrelmaceno
Michael Besser
Millers Daughter Dies From Apoplexy in Johnsonville
Miss Adda Miller, daughter of Calen and Martha Miller, died suddenly at noon Sunday after collapsing from a chair. She was in good health and described as a large strong woman. Funeral services were at her home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial at Gopher Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gopher Hill Cemetery
Johnsonville
The Republican Ticket and the Old Gang Debate
A fragmented editorial praises a proposed Republican ticket headed by Tia 2, contrasts it with the Old Gang, and notes public skepticism about tax plans after January. It credits Mr. Beveridge as a great leader while urging the new organization to unite to secure the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Simon Pare
Mr. Beveridge
Elmer Lesse Bussess In City Early This Week
Local report notes Elmer Lesse bussess occurred in the city at the start of the week with no injuries or additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lesse
H S Classes Hold Reception At Covington High
The Junior and Senior classes hosted a formal reception in the Covington high school auditorium. The event featured decorated halls, a banquet by Presbyterian church ladies, speeches by John LaTourette and D W Maorer, a senior farewell by Aaron Cox, and a program with jokes by Mary Brown and Caroline Clem plus songs and a short comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
The
Presbyterian Church
Frances Iuke
John LaTourette
D. W. Maorer
Aaron Cox
Mary Brown
Caroline Clem
Gordon Phobus
Shanghai
Barbara
Inez Marquess
Ralph Little
Gordon Phebus
Robert McGeorge
Gladys Little
Verdersburg Couple Quietly Wed in Covington
Miss Leah Marsh and Roy Redenbaugh, both of Verdersburg, were quietly married in Covington. The bride, 16, is the daughter of Dan and Mrs Marsh. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Redenbaugh of Verdersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Marsh
Roy Redenbaugh
Verdersburg
Covington
Dan Marsh
Fom
Redenbauch
Rickpacker to Start International Sweepstakes Race
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed WWI ace and former auto racer, will start the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis on May 30. The speedway has a suspension bridge at the starting line to protect the starter, who must signal the race end from the bridge. Rickenbacker’s aviator training aids his role despite the bridge’s sway and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Eddie Rickenbacker
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Currl G. Fisher
Speedway
Rick
Millinery Store Moves to New North Fourth Street
The Coffing Millinery Store under Mrs Sol Purfeerst has moved to North Fourth street one door north of the Clem Harden garage. All old and new customers are asked to visit the new location and patronage is solicited. Mrs Sol Purfeerst Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffing Millinery
Sol Purfeerst
North Fourth Street
Clem & Harden
Garrett Grady Civil War Veteran Dies at 89
Garrett Grady a lifelong resident of the Kentuck area died Sunday at his son Edward Grady’s home. He was 89, survived by two sons Edward and Harry, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Bonebrake Church south of Veedersburg Monday at 3 PM with Rev. C P Cooper officiating.
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Garrett Grady
Edward Grady
Rueben and
Margaret Grady
Kentuck
Grady
Emily Grady
Co. H., 63Rd Regiment of
Indiana Volunteers
Edward
Harry Grady
Bonebrake
Veedersburg
C.P. Cooper
Farm Federation Board Meets in Veedersburg
In Veedersburg on May 16 the Farm Federation Board and Executive Committee discussed club work and leadership but took no definite steps. The debate centered on the County Board of Education’s disbanding of a County Agent who led the program, with both the Fair Association and Federation likely to cut funding unless a new supervisor is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Federation Board
Veedersburg
County Board of Education
Fair Association
Federation
Democrats Rally In Attica On County Slate
The Siawnee township Democratic club met Thursday at Red Roy with many attendees including women. Covington officials Dr. M. C. Faust and Miss Anna Clawson spoke as members of the new county Democratic organization. Nominees George McMurtrie for auditor and Ed Diffenderfer for sheriff addressed the gathering. Other workers McMannemy Coffing Claude Philpott and W H Lykins spoke as the county Democrats press forward to the coming election. The meeting closed with sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siawnee Township
Democratic Club
Red Roy
M. C. Faust
Anna Clewson
Covington
New Democratic Organization
Armong
George McMurtrie
Auctor
Ed Diffenderfer
Mer. McMurtrie
Repubeans
Diffenderfer
Althouggh
McManniemy Coffing
Claude Philpott
W. H. Lykins
Democratic Party
Vkc Democrats
Attica Tribune
James C. Claypool Thanks the People
Shawnee resident James C. Claypool Sr. visited the city to express no hard feelings about his defeat and to thank supporters who urged him to return to the House. He emphasized farm legislation, opposed salary increases and new offices, and higher taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Claypol Sr
Shawnee
Claypool
State General Assembly
Kingman business leader dies after band concert
S. D. Alexander, 58, a prominent Kingman merchant who owned the opera house, died suddenly of heart trouble at his home Saturday around 2 a.m. He had attended a band concert the night before. He leaves a widow, son Raymond Alexander of Kingman, and granddaughter Pearl Alexander. Funeral services were at the Methodist church, with burial in Frankfort Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Alexander
Kingman
Opera House
Alexander
Democrats Select District Chairmen In Indiana
District chairmen across Indiana chose their leaders Tuesday and will meet Friday in Indianapolis at the Dettorson hotel to pick a new state chairman after the death of Bossee. Walter Chambers of Newcastle is favored for the role.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Dettison Hotel
A. C. Sailee
Sailee
Bossee
Evansville
Walter Chambers
Newcastle
Veteran Civil War veteran Westfall dies in New Richmond
JOB WESTFALL 77 longtime Montgomery county resident and Civil War veteran died at his New Richmond home Wednesday at 4 30 am from heart failure. Born near Wayne town he served in Co B Third Indiana Volunteers married to Mary Jane Francis in 1869. Active in local affairs and church member burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery after funeral at his home Friday.
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Job Westfall
Montgomery County
New Richmond
Mr. Westfall
Waynetown
Enos
Elizabeth Westfall
Indiana Volunteers
Mary Jane Francis
Re Advertising Black Road Bids by County Auditor
The County Auditor re advertises for bids to re let the Black road with first estimate plant and specifications. The matter resumes as deviations from the original petition are reviewed. A hearing is set for June 6 at the June term of the Commissioners court. The auditor is praised for placing an ad in a local paper to move the matter forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Road
Commissioners Court
Clean-Up Day Declared for May 22 and 25, 1922
Citizens are notified that Tuesday and Wednesday May 22 and 25 1922 have been designated as clean up days. Rubbish except brush and ashes placed in front on the property line will be hauled away by city teams. Glass should be placed in containers. By order of the Common Council Chas A Baldwin Clerk Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Chas. A. Baldwin
Treas
Cultivators and Twine Ad by T. H. McGeorge Jr.
An advertisement by T. H. McGeorge Jr. highlights cultivators and twine available in this issue. The notice emphasizes farming supplies and local commerce without additional details.
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T. H. McGeorge Jr
Covington Band Opens Summer Concert Series Next Wednesday
The Covington band presents its first summer concert in the courthouse yard next Wednesday at 7 45 PM. Twenty seven players, under Mr Fox, will wear new uniforms funded by local merchants who have supported the season. Performances continue weekly throughout the summer with carefully rehearsed selections.
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Court House Yard
Fox
Covington and
Covington
Memorial Day Observances Planned in Crawfordsville
Memorial exercises will be held at the M. E. church Sunday May 28 at 11 o clock with Reverend Russell B Kern delivering the sermon. Decoration Day services are set for May 30 at 2 o clock in the M. E. church with Maxwell Adams of Webish college delivering the address. Adams is a junior and a noted oratorical leader, son of James B Adams and grandson of the late Isaac B Rice.
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M. E
Russell B. Kern
Maxwell Adams
Wabastr@uiece
Crawfordsville
Adams
James B. Adams
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Ohio
Isaac B. Rice
Newtown
Webish College
History Repeats Itself In Veedersboro Reorganization
A historical grievance recalls 1906 Veedersboro party reorganization where 16 of 30 committeemen and one neutral chose James T. Bell as chairman amid alleged money promises. The writer claims a similar May 6 event thwarted the majority will, keeping the gang in control and Democrats winning in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersboro
James T. Bell
Bell
Committemen
Cain Township Grads and Highest Honor in Cain
The Cain township eighth grade graduates include Mary Bever Merle Bever Newt Brown Dorothy Fine Charles Fra zier Ruth Marie Frazier Vera Greg ner Nellie Slazas Mabel Harrison Mildred Hutts James Ingersoll Es ther Keeling Hershel Laird Noel Osborn Clarence Snyder Josephine Taylor Byron Uplinger and William Templeton. Of 24 Hillsboro school eighth graders 19 passed the county exam. Vera Gagner had the top average at 93.
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Cain Township
Mary Bever
Merle Bever
Newt Brown
Dorothy Fine
Charles Frazier
Ruth Marie Frazier
Vera Gregner
Nellie Slazas
Mabel Harrison
Mildred Hutts
James Ingersoll
Esther Keeling
Hershel Laird
Noel Osborn
Clarence Snyder
Josephine Taylor
Byron Uplinger
William Templeton
Hillsboro
Vera Gagner
Mrs Will Haines Ill for a Week
The notice states Mrs Will Haines has been very ill during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Haines
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Stephens Sentenced
Adam Ringle
H. S
Rickenpacker
Sol. Purfeerst
Mgr
Pio
Farm Federation Board Meets
James C. Claypool
Republican
Kingman Business
A. C. Thomas
New Har
Vernon
Arthur J. Hamrick
Greencastle
Charles A. Hack
Shelbyville
Joseph FE. Bell
Eidith
James R. Fleming
Portland
Ira Cleuser
Ara Quinn
Rensselaer
Zachariah T. Duncan
Huntington
Stanley Nelson
DeKalb County
Frank Marr Jr
South Bend
Dles
Covington Red Men
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