Attica youths set camp in woods east of town
A group of Attica men organized a summer camp in W A Hus shaw's woods east of the city. They plan to spend nights out and return to work by morning. Participants include Fred Robinson Herald Martin Clint Tinsman Claire Coffing Shorty Keller Charles Finney Jesse Wilkite Robert Steinbaugh Clarence Johnson Dewey Gustus Claude Williams Glenn Jones Myr Lanham and Harry Springman. The article notes many new cars passing through and questions funding sources. Prosecutor Blissey says dog tax enforcement will begin June 1st, urging timely payment to avoid added costs.
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Attica
W. A. Hushaw's
Fred Robinson
Herald Martin
Clint Tinsman
Claire Coffing
Short
Boillot's Noted Recklessness in Indianapolis 500 Feats
The article lauds Andre Boillot as Europe's most reckless driver in the Indianapolis 500, recounting six miraculous escapes and a final stunt crash near the grandstands to avoid a spectator. It notes his WWI prowess as a French ace and links his daring to racing rule changes limiting piston displacement.
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Boillot
Andre Boillot
Peugeot
Indianapolis Speedway
Europe
Georges
Sicily
Boulot
Mayor promotes Round-Up at Lyric amid local notices
Local item notes Mayor Claude Madden promoting the Round-Up at the Lyric theater. New names listed include Mrs Laura Little, Jacob Oland, W A Bells, Charles Coffing, C V Cunningham, John McCoy, William Haines, Fanny Stevenson, W D Coffing, G A Murphy, Nelson Nebeker, Margaret McMahon, M L VanDorn, Charles Weaver, Forest Hesler and Jacob Wirth. Jacob Cook of Fountain county born April 17 1839 died May 13 1920 at daughter Mrs Frank Randolph’s Rockville home. He served in Co E 63 Indiana Civil War unit, married Sarah Snoddy Jan 8 1861, four surviving children, a large extended family, Universalist faith and long involvement in Sunday schools and public debate. Funeral held at Frank Randolph residence with G A R involvement.
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Laura Little
Jacob Oland
W. A. Bells
Charles Coffing
C. V. Cunningham
John McCoy
William Haines
Fanny Stevenson
W. D. Coffing
G. A. Murphy
Nelson Nebeker
Margaret McMahon
M. L. VanDorn
Charles Weaver
Forest F. Hesler
Jacob Wirth
Jacob Cook
Fountain County
Frank Randolph
Rockville
Sarah Snoddy
Albert A
Lucy A
Owen E
Audra M
John D
Rachel Moody Cook
Cook
Co. E. 63Rd Indiana
Elwood Twiddy Opens Auto Paint Shop in Creamery Building
Elwood Twiddy opens an auto painting and refinishing shop in the old creamery on North Second Street. Low overhead allows lower prices than nearby shops. All work guaranteed.
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Elwood Twiddy
North Second Street
Covington Orchestra Furnishes Davis Township Sunday Social
Local notices include Merryman's pricing 10 pounds of lard for 2.40 and Grays clothing store promoting its weekly ad. A town wide clean-up occurred Tuesday with trash hauled to the dump by the city cartage. A sale at Bishop & Smith closing out is highlighted in another column. Lyric lists an eight room house for sale on North Third Street, apply to John Peters.
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Bishop & Smith
Mellett
North Third Street
John Peters
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Danville
Illinois
Plaster. Drug Co
Woodbury Drug Co
Meitzler Cigar Store
Palace Cigar
Leisure Cigar Stores
Cae
bLrissey
Claude Madden
Lucy
Albert
S. K. Fuson
Geo. D. Prentice
Rockyville Cemetery
Mary
Miles Minter
Realart Pictures
Mary Miles
LYRIC
William Farnum
Zane Gray
Duanes
Mr. Farnum
Covington Orchestra
Davis Township
Socoel
Merryman’s
Grays Big Clothing
Grays Store
Judy
Chas, L. Robb
Jlan’s
W. B. Gray
North Side Square
Covington, Ind
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