Fittingly Observe Halloween Here
Halloween preparations drew a large crowd on the Square for an 8 30 program with a band judge review stand. Awards listed included prettiest Everol Clark fattest Elizabeth Martin best single mask Walter Moore youngest Orwena Marshall oldest Emma Adams and more with prizes for best dressed and best looking couples. The event proceeded smoothly until the island collapsed causing minor injuries and a brief commotion but the celebration was deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
General Gray
Lykins
Everol Clark
Margaret Starkey
Elizabeth Martin
Walter Moore
Orwena Marshall
Emma Adams
Berniece Carpenter
T. H. Edwards
Johnson Crowder
Edward Evans
Edna Waugh
Lucile Simmerman
Fraces Carwile
Helen Lape
Edward Johnson
George Johnson
Dr E D Purviance Dies After Health Move
Word reached Attica that Dr. E D Purviance died October 25 at his California home. He practiced dentistry in Attica until moving west years ago for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Tribune
E. D. Purviance
Anto
California
Purviance
Attica
HomER McCarty Critically Ill at Home in Warren County
Homer McCarty superintendent of the County Farm in Warren county lies critically ill at his home five miles north of Williamsport. His son Charles and wife were summoned to his bedside on Sunday. Homer is brother to Al McCarty who lives near the McCarty school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer McCarty
Warren County
Williamsport
Charles McCarty
Homer
McCarty
Attica Man Improving After Hospital Stay
Mrs Dan C Reed reports Dan C Reed is improving and able to sit up in hospital. If he continues to improve he may return home to Attica soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Dan C. Reed
Reed
Kerrs Plan Winter in California with Son James
Mr and Mrs George W Kerr prepare to depart for California to spend the winter with their son James and his wife who reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kerr
California
James
Halloween Night Vandalism Lighter Damages Reported
H G Peyton conducted business in Wal lace Friday and Saturday Alfred Carlson and son of Davis township paid taxes Thursday Halloween observance at the At tica noted some property damage by thoughtless youth turning over outhouses. Phil Keller lost part of his left index finger in a Tuesday hunting accident and had bone amputated. Frank Faust Jr. was struck by a car in Akron Ohio Thursday, sustaining rib injuries and bruises while employed there. Mrs W B Coleman hosted a masked Halloween party for about sixty guests with Halloween decor and prizes for the best masked lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Keller
Frank Faust Jr
Akror
Ohio
W. B. Coleman
Newtown Woman Margaret Haas Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Mrs. Margaret Haas aged 93, living two miles east of Newtown, held a birthday gathering at her home with relatives and friends. Guests included Mrs. T. E. Martin, Mrs. C. D. Kerr, Mrs. Charles Bacon, and others from Mellott Wingate Lafayette Crawfordsville, noting her long residence in Richland township and her maiden name Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Haas
Newtown
Jerry Haas
Haas
T. E. Martin
C. D. Kerr
Charles Bacon
Carl Quiggle
Guy Kerr
Frank McKinney
Griffith Quirk
Marguerite Haas
Luc
Injured Driver Kell Seeks Treatment After Wreck
Ralph Kell sustained a head injury requiring stitches after his car left the road and overturned on the Veedersburg to Sterling road. Passersby assisted him to C B McCord’s office where the top of his head was stitched. the vehicle suffered severe damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kell
Veedersburg
Sterling
Mr. Kell
C. B.mccord
Beginning of Coal Creek Bridge Construction at Madigan Crossing
Work has begun on the new Coal Creek bridge at the Madigan crossing north of Veedersburg. County road superintendent James Laird lays concrete piers while Winamac Construction Co. plans to relocate a span from the Attica river bridge onto the piers. Road surfaces on both approaches will be repaired for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Madigan Crossing
Veedersburg
James Laird
Winamac Construction Co
Attica River
Oaklawn Shops in Danville Lay Off 90 Workers
Reports say 90 men were laid off at the Oaklawn shops of the C. and E. I. with the rest moved to a five day week. Officials cited overrun of the railroad's appropriation and said layoffs and the five day schedule would continue through November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklawn
Mr and Mrs Dan Bowers Take Charge Of Store
Mr and Mrs Dan Bowers have closed their deal and took charge of the McClerg stock of groceries and nations last week moving to the exchange of quarters on Wednesday. Mrs Bowers left her North Fourth street residence in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bowers
McClerg
Bowers
North Fourth Street
Exchange of Quarters
Dr Winfield Scott McNeil Dies At Veedersburg
Dr Winfield Scott McNeil 74 died at his home in Veedersburg on Saturday night after a month long illness. A Perrysville-born physician, he practiced here 49 years and helped found Fountain County Medical Society. Survived by wife Clara, daughter Mrs Ralph Gookins of Veedersburg, and son Dr Charles McNeil of Indianapolis. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the family home, interment Rockfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Winfield Scott McNeil
McNeil
Perrysville
Fountain County Medical Society
Clara McNeil
Ralph Gookins
Charles McNeil
Indianapolis
Rockfield
Here
Jeff Mills Given Suspended Sentence
Jeff Mills aged nineteen was tried for stealing the Zackmire car with G N Gill. After a jury cleared Gill, Mills received a suspended sentence in Kingman with sponsors John R. Teegarden and W S Hoagland. Local feelings favored a second chance as he was said to be making good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Mills
G. N. Gill
Kingman
John R. Teegarden
W.S Hoagland
Gill
Zackmire
Kingmanites
Death of Mrs Elmira Lowe at State Line aged 72
Mrs Elmira Lowe aged 72 daughter of the late Abraham Clem died Monday October 22 at her State Line home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at her home on Wednesday October 24 with interment in Masonic cemetery State Line. She is survived by her son Charles Lowe of St Louis a daughter and several brothers Neely Clem Jacob and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Lowe
Abraham Clem
State Line
Masonic
Charles Lowe
St. Louis
Neely Clem
Jacob
GENERAL GRAY RE-ELECTED BRIGADIER GENERAL AT KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SESSION
At the Knights of Pythias annual Mil itary Department meeting in Indianapolis W B Gray was re elected Brigadier General for the fourth time in succession A resolution urged his promotion to Major General of the Supreme Lodge and the election will take place later in Toronto Canada The note ends with warm wishes for Gen Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Department
the Knights of Pythias
Indianapolis
W. B. Gray
Supreme Lodge
Toronto
Canada
Gray
Modern brick bungalo completed for Mrs Snoddy on South Second
The new modern brick bungalo built by contractor L D Hegg for Mrs Jennie Snoddy on South Second street is said to be about completed and among the most modern and convenient homes in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Hegg
Jennie Snoddy
South Second Street
Hoosier Fans Flock to Illinois Open at Memorial Stadium
Thousands of Indiana football supporters travel to Urbana to see Illinois open Memorial Stadium with 60 000 seats and a sellout for the Chicago game. Indiana players Dick Hall and John Hansen bolster crowd appeal as fans anticipate 30 000 to 40 000 for the Wisconsin clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Danville
Hoecsterdam
Ilinois
Big Dick Hall
Logangport
Ind
Neck of the Woods
John W. Hansen
Brookston
Hlint
F. H. Beach
Wisconsin
Jim
Mrs Schoonover Hosts Halloween Party for Niece
Mrs Lena Schoonover entertained a number of young people at her home at Crocket and Sixth streets last Saturday afternoon. The event honored her niece Miss Margaret Mayer. The house was decorated for Halloween and the guests played 500 and danced. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Schoonover
Crocket
Sixth Streets
Margaret Mayer
Hallowe’en
Miss Gladys Gouty Rites Held At Family Home
Miss Gladys Gouty age 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gouty near this city died at her family home late Monday night after an appendectomy operation in a Danville hospital a year earlier. Funeral services were held at the Gouty residence at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon with burial at the Masonic cemetery in Warren county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gouty
James Gouty
Danville
Gouty
Masonic Cemetery
Warren County
Mrs James P Coats Hosts D A R Officers
The Richard Henry chapter of the D A R held a reception at Mrs James P Coats home in Vedersburg Monday afternoon honoring state officers Mindwell Crampn ton Wilson Delphi Miss Ross Crawfordsville and Mrs Marvin Thistle wall Sheridan. The house was artistically decorated and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Henry
D. A
Marriage licenses issued by county clerk H. E. Bodine
A county report lists marriages issued since the last notice. Couples include Ole Nelson of Champaign and Goldie Ison of Bloomington. David Cobble and Irene Pappas of Danville. William Moffett of Perrysville and Eulah Sowers of Coal Creek. Rex Stockdale of Veedersburg and Estel Spragg of Wallace. Paul Bratton of Mt. Zion and Gildie Hooper of Walker. Charles Taylor of Winnamac and Melva Tillotson of Ridge Farm. Ben Stern and Mary Pearson of Yeddo. James Spence and Ada Allen of Danville. Joseph Crawford and Lorena Yancey of Danville. Earl Hickeson of Danville and Inez Harrier of Indianapolis. Earl Keller and Jesie Rivers of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bodine
Ole Nelson
Champaign
Iil
Goldie Ison
Bloomington
Illinois
David O. Cobble
Irene Pappas
Danville
Ill
William E. Moffett
Perrysville
Eulah O. Sowers
Coal Creek
Rex. R. Stockdale
Veedersburg
Estel M
Joseph Crawford
Lorena V. Yancey
Earl Hickeson
Inez G. Harrier
Indianapolis
Earl Keller
Jesie M. Rivers
Crawfordsville
Loss of seven months baby girl after illness
A seven months daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. D F Smith Wednesday night last week died after three hours. The mother had been ill with flu and her weak condition is believed to have contributed to the early birth. The mother is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Smith
Mrs Nave Is Critically Ill In Kissimmee Florida
Word reached that Mrs F A Nave Ill at home in Kissimmee Florida. She was found unconscious on the floor alone at home when her sons returned. She has been critically ill since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Nave
Kissimee
Fla
Bridge Being Painted on Dixie Highway
The river bridge on the Dixie Highway at this point is being painted by spray under the State Highway Commission. The current color is light red and work will likely be suspended soon due to freezing nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Highway
State Highway Commission
Obituary of Gladys Minervia Gouty 1899 1923
Gladys Minervia Gouty daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gouty of north of Foster died October 22 1923 after a long illness at age 24 years 1 month 25 days She leaves a father mother a brother Gordon a nephew George Lawrence Jr and two brothers Frank and Lawrence deceased The funeral was held at the parents home with Rev A F DeGallerelly and interment at Masonic cemetery near State Line The service included scripture verse and songs chosen by Gladys and the tone urged reverence and memory of her life and virtues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Minervia Gouty
James Gouty
North of Foster
Gordon
George Lawrence Jr
Frank
Lawrence
Gladys
Benson Chapel
Bachelor Girls Club
A. F. DeGallerelly
First Church of Christ
Danville
Ill
Masonic Cemetery
State Line
Stella Murphy
Theodora At Lyric Tonight A Wonderful Spectacle
Theodora is presented tonight at the Lyric in a wonderful spectacle. The Thursday show promises dramatic scenes and elaborate performances for theatergoers seeking classic operatic drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Topics
The Covington Presbyterian Church schedules morning worship at 11 and the vesper at 5 with the topic What Is Man The morning message asks The Greatest Question Before The American People Today Elijah B Johnson pastor invites all to attend The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 15 and promises fine music and a one hour vesper service emphasizing timely discussion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah B. Johnson
Fountain County Teachers Institute Sparks Veedersburg Meeting
The Fountain County Teachers Institute will be held at Veedersburg on Saturday November 3. Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Redmon reported their young son suffered a painful head and shoulder bruise after being thrown from a car in a sudden turn. he is recovering but in pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County Teachers Institute
Veedersburg
J. T. Redmon
Dr. Redmon
Card of Thanks for Gladys Gouty
Mr and Mrs James Gouty and son W Gouty express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help during Gladys death and illness and for services and floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
James Gouty
W. G. Gouty
Lyceum Course Opens in High School Auditorium
The season Lyceum Course starts Friday November 9 at 8:00 pm in the High School auditorium with Raymond Tolbert the lecturer. Five programs include Mollusc Players and Lara Forbes among others, with season tickets $2.60 adults and $1 for under twelves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Tolbert
Machual-Morgan Bureau of
Chicago
Covington
Ost
Sanitary Soda
Hastings & Hunt
Citizens Bank
Courge
Mollusc
Alexander Novelty
Powers-Snider Co
Lara Forbes
The Silent Command at Lyric Stirs Patriotism on Screen
Fox production features Edmon Lowe Alma Tell Betty Jewel and Martha Mansfield in a high seas drama of adventure and intrigue. General John Pershing endorses the film as a powerful patriotic American drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Sellers
Fox
Edmon Lowe
Alma Tell
Betty Jewel
Martha Mansfield
High Seas
Gen
John Pershing
Couple Leaves Indiana for Florida Wintering Plan
D. E. Wilson and wife formerly managed the D. J. Young lumber yard here depart overland via Washington DC to Kissimmee Florida and other southern points to spend the winter after selling their Indianapolis hotel interests. Wilson cites ill health and hopes the climate will aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Wilson
D. J. Young & Co
Washington
D. C
Kissimmee
Florida
Indianapolis
Wilson
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists services for Sunday November 4 including 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:15 Epworth League led by Mrs. E W Romine 7:00 Evening Service Pastor Rev Russel B Kern will preach at both morning and evening services A prayer service Thursday at 7:30 led by Miss Young Memorize Psalm 1 and study "Prayer What Place Does It Have in My Life"
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
E. W. Romine
Russel B. Kern
Miss Young
Leader sale on blankets advertised in this issue
Atty. R. N. Voliva of Newtown handled legal interests on Wednesday. Rosa Hass and Dan Gray of Newtown were among tax paying groupes Thursday morning. C. F. Lowe returned to Corydon Friday after a week at home managing farm interests and a bit of politics. Miss Hazel Gouty and her mother, Mrs. Dan Gouty, with son Vermon, from south of Covington near Rileysburg, visited Covington Monday and plan to move this fall to the John Patterson house at Jefferson and Fifth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Hass
Dan Gray
Newtown
C. F. Lowe
Corydon
Hazel Gouty
Covington
Rileysburg
Dan Gouty
Vermon
John Patterson
Jefferson and
Fifth Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallowe'en
DR. E. D. Purviance
H.G. Peyton
Wallace
Alfred Carlson
Davis ‘Township
Newtown Lady
Oaklawn Shops
Mrs Dan Bowers
W. S. M.neil
Hoosier Grid
MRS
James P. Coats
F A. Nave Ili
Presbyterian Church
County Institute
Edmund Lowe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atty. R. N. Voliva
Lyric
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