Honor the Veterans Decoration Day Parade Planned
Major H. W. Grubbs of Martinsville is principal speaker. Waynetown Band will arrive at 10 o clock for a sailors and marines ceremony at River Bridge. A two hour afternoon pause for programs includes music, marches to the cemetery, and a city courtroom address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Grubbs
Martinsville
Waynetown Band
River Bridge
F. W. Boyd
Boy Scouts
Cart House
Develock
Crade
Will Make Hog Cholera Serum Partnership Formed
Roy W. Fleming of Pike township Warren county and Prof Herman H Madaus of Purdue University plan a hog cholera serum business at Williamsport. They rented Mathis barn near Williamsport falls with ten surrounding acres to vaccinate hog raisers in two counties. Madaus heads Purdue livestock department and is an authority in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Fleming
Frank C. Fleming
Pike Township
Warren County
Herman H. Madaus
Purdue University
Williamsport
Mathis
Williamsport Falls
Madaus
Purdue
Fowler telephone strike over rear entrance rule
Six girl operators at the Incal exchange walked out last week over a manager order to enter the operating room through the rear door. The Bell system exchange had the positions filled by Indianapolis and Lafayette workers, who are training new operators to replace the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Incal Telephone Exchange
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Tidal Lodge Knights Confer at Fraternal Degree Event
Tidal Lodge No. 36 K of P conferred Knighthood on two candidates on Friday night. One candidate hailed from Ridgefield, about twenty members from Desdimonia Lodge witnessed Covington degree team perform the work. Covington's team is praised as superb in the state. A banquet followed for the hundred plus Knights, with Tidal Lodge described as flourishing and strong in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidal Lodge
K. of P
Ridgefari
Desdimonia Lodge
Covington
Special Shirt Waist and House Dresses Saturday May 24
Readable ad touts one day sale on ladies waists and house dresses at 98 cents each with all new styles colors and sizes available Saturday May 24 at Leader store.
Ford Plants Build 1000 Cars Daily Centered on Growth
Manager Hawkins outlines the scale of Ford production as output reaches 300,000 cars a year. The operation demands 90,000 tons of steel, hides for upholstering, hog hair for fabric, and 85 million dollars in tires, with over 45,000 workers and 200 freight cars daily to move the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Ford
Evening Concert Delights Covington Faithful
Mrs Ida Courant of Zanesville Ohio headlined a Friday concert at the Methodist church. Joined by soprano Mrs Wm Mies of Chicago pianist Mrs Wm Walker and Miss Blossom Board on organ. Former Covington girl Courant drew praise for her high soprano voice and refined delivery. Violin solos by Prof Walter Harris of Covington were also highly praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Methodist Church
Ida Courant
Zanesville
Ohio
Wm. Mies
Chicago
Wm. Walker
Blossom Board
Courant
Walter Harris
New Registration Law Delays Indiana Voter Registrations
Indiana counties will not register voters until October under a new law signed March 11. It allows one registration period 29 days before the general election with a single annual session of the registration board. Affidavits permit late registration for absentees, penalties apply, board pay is $3 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Registration Board
Young editor's son injured in office press accident
Cooper Clifton, son of the paper's editor, suffered a severe knee injury feeding a cylinder press Friday morning. The press was stopped in time to prevent crushed bones, with ligaments torn and flesh lacerated. He will be on crutches for days and hopes to return to school soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Clifton
Covington High School
Merry-go-Round Sewing Club Hosts Friday Reunion
The Merry-go-Round Sewing club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Marx Herzog on Friday afternoon of last week. Guests included Mrs. Frank Faust Mrs. Alvah DeHaven and Mrs. Clayton Todd of Michigan City. A two course luncheon and social chat followed the needlework session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx Herzog
Frank Faust
Alvah DeHaven
Clayton Todd
Michigan City
Natural Born Knockers and Their Tactics in a Community
The piece criticizes persistent critics who pretend superior insight, claim to regulate every institution, and live off charity while harming local business. It portrays them as moral leeches who seek free tickets, outsource purchases, and write to outside newspapers to weaken the home paper.
The National Show Window Advertisements
This piece extols newspapers as a daily evolving show window for readers, noting merchants and manufacturers rely on advertising columns to showcase new goods and their merits. It urges readers to read the advertisements to gain valuable knowledge and avoid self harm by neglecting this resource.
Yale, Endurance winner, Claims National Road Title
Yale driven champion of endurance races in 1912 secures national road title after three decisive wins against major wake field. The feat marks a standout season for Yale’s racing program and national road competition.
Change of venue in 425000 damage suit in Briles case
The case against Rev. C A Briles Sr his wife and son C A Briles Jr brought by Mabel Briles was moved from Williamsport to Warren county. It will not be tried until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Briles Sr
C. A. Briles Jr
Mabel
Young Briles
Warren County
Two State Encampment Planned by Indiana Rank
Indiana Uniform Rank officers met at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis to arrange the two state encampment at Danville Illinois in late August. Six Indiana regiments and five from Illinois will compete. Danville pledges 4150 in prizes to attract entries, with Gen. W B Gray of Indianapolis credited for keeping the plan alive amid Illinois indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Indianapolis
Danville
Ill
Indiana
Ilinois
Illinois
Reduced Prices on Millinery at The Leader
Spring hat buyers urged to act as prices drop below regular levels at The Leader store. The notice promotes reduced millinery prices for a limited time, encouraging customers to purchase now while selections last.
Big Mississippi Catfish Haul At Local Waterways
Covington reports a run of large catfish with three weighing 61 42 and 22 pounds caught near Old Vicksburg. Elmer Tittle led a haul displayed at the courthouse hitchrack as flood waters revive fishing seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Lewsader’s
Old Vicksburg
Court House
Elmer Tittle
Commencement Week Plans For Higbee High School
The Higbee High School outlines commencement week events starting May 28 with a senior class play Higbee at Harvard at the school auditorium. June 1 features a union Baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church by Rev E W Strecker. June 3 hosts Annual Class Night Exercises, and June 7 marks the commencement with Dr Sherman Davis as principal speaker and Homer L Cook potentially present. Seventeen graduates are named including Homer McDonald Ruth McHarry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Davis
Indiana University
Homer L. Cook
Indiana House
Homer McDonald
Ruth McHarry
Malcolm Adamson
Emmett Allen
Belle Bantz
Kathrine Briles
Cooper Clifton
Helen DeHaven
Edna Doane
Ferne Flora
Grace Hugel
James Martin
Mrs Coutant to Sing at Evening Church Service
Mrs. O. R. Coutant will sing at the evening services at the M. E. church Sunday evening. You are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Coutant
O. R. Coutant
Methodist Church Notes
Memorial service at the Baptist church next Sunday means no sermon at the Methodist church in the morning. The evening sermon will be on Universal Peace. There will be preaching at the End next Sunday morning after Sunday school.
Warm Time at The Hub Report Sparks City Disturbances
A Covington man reportedly was struck under a car near Glover clothing store as fights and disturbances erupted around Veedersburg where residents recently voted for the saloon issue. Drunks were plentiful and trouble echoed in other city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Glover Clothing
Veedersburg
Boy Kicked by Horse Sustains Facial Bone Breaks
Wilber Hannon an eleven year old boy was kicked by a horse while taking livestock to pasture. He lay unconscious about eleven hours before a doctor from Covington treated him for facial fractures. The Hannon family, formerly from Danville, now reside near Cooper Chapel and the boy is expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Hannon
William Hannon
Will Preach at Covington Christian Church Sunday
Miss Oliphant will preach at the Covington Christian Church Sunday evening May 25. This will be her last sermon in Covington for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Miss Oliphant
Covington
City Holds Clean Up Day to Clear Rubbish
At Mayor Mc George's instruction Covington organized a Tuesday cleanup. Residents' trash was collected and hauled to dumping grounds by the city at no cost, reflecting Covington's reputation as a sanitary city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeorge
Covington
Higbee of Harvard: Covington Seniors Present Comedy Drama
Covington high school seniors stage a three act comedy drama titled Higbee of Harvard tonight in the school auditorium. Tickets are on sale at Rainier's drug store with admission 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Higbee
Harvard
Rainier’s
Decoration day flower drive urged by city teachers
City teachers are asked to invite every pupil to bring flowers to their school Friday morning May 30 for decoration work. The flower committee will collect and prepare the blossoms. The Relief Corps will supervise at the Grand Army hall where flowers may be left. Mrs. Gro Boughner, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
Gro
W. Boughner
Williamsport to Host Ostrich Day June 7
Williamsport merchants plan a free event on June 7 featuring Hurricane, a trotting ostrich, driven by its keeper around the courthouse square in a specially built wagon. The day aims to draw a large afternoon crowd with novelty and entertainment.
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Merchants’ Association of
Williamsport
Court House Square
Warren Pioneer Bolivar Robb Dies at 87
Bolivar Robb, a well known Warren county pioneer, died Tuesday morning at his West Lebanon home at age 87. He was active in community affairs and is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Christian church in West Lebanon with Rev. R. N. Phillips officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Bolivar Robb
West Lebanon
Christian Church At
R. N. Phillips
Making Extensive Repairs On The Bignour Levy
The Bignour is conducting extensive repairs on its levy west of this city after a flood compromised about a half mile of grade near the Wabash bottom land. The project widens and raises the grade and tracks, using thousands of tons of earth and gravel from pits across the river. Men, two steam shovels, and three trains have worked nearly continuously since February to restore and strengthen the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bignour
Wabash
Best looking and longest wearing option sold locally
A brief sale note states the item is chosen for appearance and durability and is offered by C. W. Prinry. The scant text confirms the seller's name and the product claim without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Prinry
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P’s
the National Show Window
Holland
YALE
Methodist Church Notes
The
Hub
Flowers
Warren
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