Philip Hunt Found Dead In Covington Home
Philip Hunt aged about 75, a long time Covington resident, was found dead in his daughter Mrs. Allen Gamble's home early Wednesday morning. Dr. Aldridge said he had been dead about an hour, heart trouble likely the cause. He married Ora Sharron in 1882 and leaves three children Thornton Hannah and Louis, plus three grandchildren and siblings. funeral at 2 p m today at the daughter’s home followed by Mt Hope Cemetery. Kerr & Sons directors.
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Philip Hunt
Covington
Allen Gamble
Gamble
Aldridge
Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Mr. Gamble
Troy Township
Columbus
Ohio
William and Mary Hunt
J Miller
Fred Hunt
Paris
Til
R. B. Kern
Methodist Church
Mt. Hope
Armistice Day Service Planned at Yeddo Church
The Yeddo Christian church hosts Armistice Day on Sunday November 11 at 1 30 p m with Rev Kern of this city delivering the address. A rally day program is planned and all are invited.
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Yeddo,Christian Church
Yeddo Church
Servces
Kern
Tippecanoe County Fair shows profit of $597.04
Tippecanoe County Agricultural Association held its annual meeting and election. Ten new directors were elected to the board. Secretary Charles W. Travis reported receipts totaling $20,792.23 and disbursements of $20,195.19, leaving a balance of $597.04 with no outstanding bills or premiums.
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Lafayette
Tippecanoe County Agricultural Association
Charles W. Travis
Secrettry
Royal Welsh Singers entertain at Methodist church
The Royal Welsh Singers will perform at the Methodist church on Thursday evening November 15 at 8 p m. The event is under the Sunday school auspices with tickets priced at 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Methodist Church
Roses Reach Mrs. Williams From Son in Winona
Mrs. G. W. Williams received a dozen roses Monday signaling another milestone. The bouquet came from her son Ralph in Winona Wisconsin, marking a personal celebration.
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G. W. Williams
Ralph
Winona
Wis
McWherters Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary in Attica
Mr and Mrs Wm McWherter of Attica observed their sixty second wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their granddaughter Mrs T J Workinger home. Attica friends and relatives joined the couple along with guests Mr and Mrs Frank Crisman of Danville Mr and Mrs Jack Ce vall of Williamsport and Mr and Mrs S D Messner of Indianapolis.
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Wm. McWherter
Attica
T. J. Workinger
Frank Crisman
Danville
Jack Cevall
Williamsport
S. D. Messner
Indianapolis
Wanted-Remedy for stage fright and stam mering cure
A high school note seeks an immediate cure for stammering to aid reading compositions before class. Mentions seniors and a history class with Generals W. D. Smith and Thelma Tittle. Also notes Miss Snoddy addressing freshmen with a playful exchange about the French for gentleman and a freshman reply monster.
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U. S&s
W. D. Smith
Thelma Tittle
Armistice Day Remembrance Reported by Senior English Class
W. D. Smith poses a question about German naturalization under a new German government. In Armistice Day observance, the Senior English class will report to roll call Monday morning with a World War reminiscence.
New gym lights allow evening basketball practice
The basketball team begins evening practices in the new gym with bright installed lights. The first game on the new floor is scheduled for November 24.
Student focus questioned by Mr Mourer during assembly
Mr Mourer addressed the assembly urging pupils to use spare moments for study rather than staring blankly upward. He encouraged concentration and remarked on the value of diligent effort in class.
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Mr. Mourer
Mr Mourer
Misheard Quotation Sparks Gem versus Man Confusion
In a playful slip of the tongue Miss Carmichael misreads a dictation, claiming the line reads I regard him as a good judge of a real gem. The author notes the intended phrase was a good judge of a real man, and questions how gems and men are linked in the misread sentence.
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Miss Carmichael
Southland hills prompt corn with a shotgun remark
Mr Montgomery settles a dispute with Dorothy Gouty over which roads are hillier. He quips that southern land is so hilly they are forced to plant corn with a shotgun, highlighting a humorous geographic exaggeration.
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Montgomery
Dorothy Gouty
Wallace Triumphs Over Team In Season Opener
The team opened the season with a 31 to 12 loss at Wallace last Friday. The players fought hard and remain confident, noting that defeat precedes victory. They travel to Kingman tonight, November 9, hoping for a win.
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Wallace
Kingman
Subscriptions Contest Winners Named at School
Monday at 3 45 p m the school heard final results of a week long contest. Barney Googles led with 108 subscriptions followed by Spark Plugs with 81. Total receipts were 189 dollars, 93 of which stay for the school addition. Conklin pens awarded to top collectors Ruth McMahon and Alvin Murray.
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H. S
Barney Googles
Conklin
Ruth McMahon
Alvin Murray
Moving Steadily Along The Republican Creates Local News Bridge
The Republican reports steady daily coverage of general and local news and community interests aimed at building a better town and county. It promises to be here tomorrow with continuing coverage of people and events.
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The
Republican
Sunday Rally Day at Armistice Church Services
Sunday school and church hold rally day with Armistice Day commemorations. A children's program is in preparation for the 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. services. You are invited and will be entertained.
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M. E
From the Ground Up Breezy Irishman Tom Moore
Local theater stages TOM MOORE in the breezy Irish character in From the Ground Up at LYRIC tonight. The production headlines a Thursday night show with a lively, authentic Irish flavor and a strong cast.
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Tom Moore
Cayuga Pioneer Daniel Peters Dies Suddenl
Daniel Peters 70, longtime Cayuga resident, died at the county farm at 10 p m Saturday after months of illness. He is survived by daughter Mrs Samuel Johnson of Indianapolis and brother John Peters of Cayuga. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 pm at Fishery Undertaking parlors with Rev O W McGaughey officiating, burial in Rockfield Cemetery.
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Veedersburg
Daniel Peters
Peters
Cayuga
Samuel Johnson
Indianapolis
John Peters
O. W. McGaughey
Rockfield
County Commissioners Accept Roads and Extend Road Work
In a regular session the county commissioners approved the Coffing and Gray roads, paid final estimates, and granted Sept 1 1924 as the completion date for the Jos Nelykirk road in Jackson. They allowed 1800 for the middle pier of the Coal Creek bridge on Coffing road with 445 for concrete mix.
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Coffing and Gray
Jos. Nelykirk
Jackson
Coal Creek
Coffing Road
James Laird
Wallace Defeats Covington In Open House Hoops
Wallace defeats Covington 31 to 12 in a season opener at Wallace High. Covington forfeit less practice due to a new gym delay, showing a strong effort but lacking pace and experience.
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Wallace
Covington
Get Acquainted Social At M E Church This Friday
A Get Acquainted and Social time at the M E church will be held Friday evening at 5 30 with a picnic supper. Hosted by the Ladies Aid, the event welcomes Rev Kern back as pastor and introduces his new assistant Miss Young. An informal program promises a good time and ample refreshments for attendees.
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M. E
Ladies Aid
Kern
Miss Young
Colonel Tillotson Leaves for Texas on Furlough
Colonel Charles Tillotson of the regular army, visiting his father William Tillotson for a month, left with Cash Engle and others Tuesday for San Antonio to visit wife relatives and friends. An Covington alumnus, he has served many years, rising to Lieutenant Colonel and earning a noted record. He is on his first furlough in years after overseas duties at the front.
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Charles Tillotson
Regular Army
William Tillotson
Cash Engle
San Antonio
Texas
Charles
Covington
Sam
Vesper Services Move to Five Oclock at Presbyterian Church
A new five oclock vesper service is held each Sunday at the Presbyterian church led by the pastor replacing the prior seven oclock time. The first service last Sunday was well attended and the change offers the public a chance to attend church and return home early or visit other churches. Vesper services conclude at six oclock and are expected to attract strong attendance.
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Presbyterian Church
Covington
McGaughey Rehired as Pastor at First Christian Church
Covington residents cheer the reemployment of Rev. C. W. McGaughey as pastor for the coming year. He is well liked and has previously done good work for the church and community.
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Covington
First Christian Church
C. W. McGaughey
McGaughey
Fletcher Wilson Suffers Another Stroke
Fletcher Wilson suffered another stroke Monday night and is in very serious condition.
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Fletcher Wilson
Aged Millwright Dies in Stone Bluff at 92
William Mallett one of western Indiana's oldest millwrights died in Stone Bluff Tuesday night aged 92. Born in 1832 at Bedford he moved to Stone Bluff at 24 and later married. He ran the old Coal Creek grist mill the mill still stands though silent. Surviving are sons Charles and Wallace of Stone Bluff and Alvin of Spencer. Funeral services were held Thursday.
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Stone Bluff
William Mallett
Indiana
Bedford
Coal Creek
Charles
Wallace
Alvin
Spencer
Illinois Faces Wisconsin in Debut Stadium Clash
Illinois and Wisconsin, both undefeated for the Big Ten title, meet Saturday November 10 in Urbana at the new university stadium opened last Saturday with Illinois beating Chicago 7 to 0. Thousands are expected as fans travel to Urbana for a historic game.
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Illinois University
Illinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
Duirois
Urbana
I. U
Independent basketball team organized here
Covington forms a local independ ent team to represent in the Western Indiana Basketball League. Tryouts open by notifying Elmer McCann in Covington at once. Merchants back the effort. citizen support urged for a winning squad. Watch this paper for more details.
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Covington
Elmer McCann
Merchants of
Candidates seek GOP governor ticket amid reform talk
Political commentary notes some men favor running on the Republican ticket while not endorsing current GOP acts. A cautionary metaphor urges removing germ risks, comparing wet garments in living rooms to health threats in politics.
Enroute to California Auto Party Reports Route Conditions
Cards from Will Rabb and Mr and Mrs George Dietrich detail their route from Ottawa Kansas Lamar and Trinidad to Santa Fe New Mexico. They report bad roads in Missouri and parts of Kansas but say all travelers are well and enjoying the trip. Santa Fe impresses with its narrow streets and architecture as Lew Wallace allegedly wrote Ben Hur nearby and a DAR monument marks the Santa Fe trail end.
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Will Rabb
George Dietrich
California
Otawa
Kansas
Lamar
Trinidad
Col
Santa Fe N. M
Missouri
Santa Fe
Lew Wallace
Daughters of the American Revolution
Klan Factor Faces Indiana Political Traditions
The text suggests the Klan as an uncertain influence in Indiana politics that unsettles both major parties. If the Klan stays out of politics yet votes on its declared principles, it could disrupt the existing order among entrenched office seekers.
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Indiana
County Chairmen and Superintendents Loom in Strife
Local politicians debate who will be the next county chairmen and who will head the county superintendent post. Democrats may split on both issues while Republicans show division on at least one. The question stirs campaign anxieties.
Election results show party stand off with mixed wins
Tuesday's voting produced a stalemate between the two old parties. The K. K. K. tickets appear dominant in Ohio. Republicans retain control of both houses of the National legislature, though their margin seems reduced from 25 to 16. Locally independent tickets won.
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Ohio
Death of Lewis Short farmer dies after brief illness
Lewis Short, 71, well known farmer living east of Attica, died Friday evening after a short illness. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs Reece Fisher, and grandson Dwayne Goodwine who lives with his grandparents. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 from the Short home.
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Lewis Short
Attica
Reece Fisher
Dwayne Goodwine
Short
Ex County Chairman Wertz Busiest Weekend Amid Rumors
Ex county chairman Harry Wertz spent the weekend in the county as several figures sought his counsel. Word says his councils and vigils extended into the early hours, and fences around town were noted as a growing concern.
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Harry Wertz
Senator Lindley Indicates Decision on Re election
King man Senator Alonzo Lindley spoke in the city saying his candidacy will depend on the will of the people given his record. He noted he supported innovations and opposed legislation he believed harmed the public and sought to curb state spending and high taxes. He pledged to continue serving at the people's will.
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Alonzo Lindley
Kingman
Harbaugh Loses Damage Case Over Barn Fire Pay
Jury rules against T. C. Harbaugh in a suit against Freddie Quiggle seeking pay for a barn burned by Quiggle and for which Quiggle is imprisoned. Harbaugh had previously received a $500 check from Quiggle’s mother for the same claim. Harbaugh must pay costs.
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T. C. Harbaugh
Freddie Quiggle
Quiggle
Harbaugh
Chiropractor Misenheimer Sends Monthly Health Journal
Notice to the public states a copy of The Chiropractic Clinical Journal is left at Covington Public Library each month. The editor notes the journal covers a wide range of health topics and is written by experienced authors.
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Tam
Chiropractic
Covington
Co. O. Misenheimer
Quality Helps for Home Makers booklet offered by Des Moines firm
Chamberlain Medicine Co of Des Moines Iowa issues a free booklet titled Quality Helps for Home Makers. The publisher will mail the booklet at no charge to anyone who sends their name and address.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Republicans Seek Harmonizing Leadership Of Women In Indiana
Indiana Republicans plan a two week gathering of women leaders to harmonize the party's female outreach for the 1924 campaign. The immediate goal is to name a new woman vice chairman to replace Etelka Rockenbach of New Albany who has resigned. Party leaders have struggled to find a universally satisfactory woman leader within the state organization.
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Indiana
McCray
Republican State Committee
Isaac Alkire Dead in Rob Roy Home at 73
Isaac Alkire a well known resident died Sunday night at his sister Mrs. Amos Smith home in Rob Roy from dropsy after several weeks illness. He was 73. Funeral held Wednesday at Mrs. Smiths home. The body was taken to Hoopeston Illinois for burial.
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Isaac Alkire
Near Here
Amos Smith
Rob Roy
Mr. Alkire
Smith
Hoopeston
Kingman Holds Election Despite Injunction Efforts
Kingman voters endured a injunction battle led by Stogey Ephlin Scott Ratcliff and others. Special judge Harry D. Billings ruled against the plaintiffs and the Tuesday election proceeded. The dispute traces to Republican rifts over post office appointments and local leadership. wide split persists in south Millcreek.
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Kingman
Stogey
Ephlin
Scott Ratcliff
Harry D. Billings
Williamsport
Demurer
W.N. White
Citizens
Purnell
South Millcreek
Wertz
Indianapolis
Walton
Elmer Bowers Passes Away
Elmer Bowers of Indianapolis a former local newspaper correspondent is very ill at St Vincent hospital after an appendicitis operation. His appendix burst and his abdomen was involved. Doctors gave little hope as his condition lingered before a rally offered fragile renewed hope.
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Elmer Bowers
Indianapolis
St. Vincent Hospital
Mr. Bowers Dies Afternoon
Word arrived that Mr. Bowers died at 12 30 p m today with funeral arrangements not yet set.
Covington Fair Association Reorganizes At Annual Meeting
At the Covington Fair Association annual meeting the stockholders elected Chas F Lowe as President Gen Supt Ross DeHaven as Secretary Alex Grubbs as Treasurer and named an Executive Committee and Directors The group plans to reseal the track build a floral hall erect gates and fencing and other improvements to the grounds which are praised as well kept and historically significant. The oldes t fair in the area the Covington fair draws many former residents back each year and will receive new impetus.
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Fountain-Warren-Vermillion Agricultural Association
Covington Fair Association
Chas. F. Lowe
Ross DeHaven
Alex Grubbs
David L. Steel
Alma Bodine
G. P. Schwin
C. F. Lowe
G. W. Williams
N. G. Harlow
George P. Schwin
Luke McGeorge
Indiana
Covington
Belles and VanDorn Form Partnership Moving Drug Stock
John Belles and Manford VanDorn form a partnership to move a large drug stock from Danville Indiana to Georgetown Illinois where a new store will open. Belles will relocate to Georgetown to run the business and start operations this week.
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John Belles
Manford VanDorn
Danville
Ind
Georgetown
Ill
Mr. Belles
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Royal Welsh Singers
High School
Tattler
Joe Grady
Germany
Vesper Services
McGaughey Returned
Enroute
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