Death of prominent Wabash Township citizen
Joseph Augustus Shaw died at his home on November 7 1920 after a life as a leading local thresherman and community figure. Born January 17 1850 he helped operate the first steam thresher in southern Fountain County in 1879 and remained active in church and fraternal life. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery after funeral at Wabash Chapel United Brethren Church.
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Joseph Augustus Shaw
Wabash Township
Harvey
Rebekah Shaw
Pennsylvania
Covington
Mr. Shaw
Elizabeth Ramser
John
Indianapolis
Albert
Stella
Chicago
Amna
Fountain County
Wabash Chapel
United Brethren Church
Walnut Camp No
Tidal Lodge
K. of P
Mrs John McCoy Struck by Stroke on East End Street
Mrs John McCoy suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday evening in front of the East End grocery while on her way downtown. She fell to the sidewalk, was taken to her home, and remains with total left side paralysis though she has rallied. She was accompanied by her mother. Mrs. McCoy is sister to Mrs. Will Layton of this city.
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John McCoy
East End
McCoy
Will Layton
Richard Compton Passes Away at 57
Richard Compton died early Tuesday at the county home after a three year illness from anemic condition and arterial hardening. He lived in the county most of his life and lost a portion of his left arm and hand in a corn shredder accident. Survived by daughter Mrs. T. A. Arnold of Chicago Heights. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Harmon at Board undertaking parlors with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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Richard Compton
Rev
Harmon
Mt. Hope
Gessie Girl Receives $350 Paternity Judgment
Ruth D. Parks of Gessie won a paternity suit against Samuel Meade of Covington. The court awarded $350 to Parks with the defendant ordered to pay $8 on December 1 and $8 on each subsequent monthly anniversary for 43 months.
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Ruth D. Parks
Gessie
Samuel Meade
Covington
Miss Parks
Building Supplies Stocked for Fall Repairs at Covington
D J Young and Co advertises a complete stock of timber and galvanized roofing in Covington Indiana. They just unloaded a car of cement and urge repairs before bad weather. The House of Quality promotes quality building materials and good prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Young & CO
Attica Jollification Draws Thousands in Republican Victory Celebration
The Attica jollification drew an estimated eight thousand people last Friday as residents from Newtown Hillsboro Williamsport Mellett Covington Kingman Wallace Davis township and twenty-mile radius joined a orderly festive parade and street party celebrating a Republican victory. The Attica Tribune notes fine delegations and universal good humor with no incidents reported.
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Attica
Republican Club of
Newtown
Hillsboro
Williamsport
Mellett
Covington
Kingman
Wallace
Davis Township
Attica Tribune
John T Nixon of Attica Dies After Long Enterprise
John T Nixon born October 29 1850 in Racine County Wisconsin died November 4 at 6 am in Attica. He rose from orphaned youth to leading lumber and grain dealer, amassed wealth near a million dollars, and owned extensive land. A Republican and Mason, he leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral by Dr Campbell at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Riverside Cemetery.
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John T. Nixon
Racine
Wisconsin
Attica
John
Mary Veeder Nixon
Ohio
John Nixon
Idaho
Peter
Veeder
Veedersburg
Nixon
Masonic Order
John Nixon, Jr
Harry VanDeventer
Campbell
The
Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Good Season to Subscribe to the Republican
A reader notes that this time of year is favorable for subscribing to the Republican newspaper. The suggestion echoes seasonal readership trends and may reflect local demand for timely political coverage.
Margaret McKinney Granted Divorce
Margaret McKinney was granted a divorce from Robert H. McKinney, clerk of the Fountain circuit court, by Judge Ratcliff. The decree, issued Tuesday morning, carried no alimony and preserved the plaintiff’s maiden name. Public sentiment favored the outcome as the husband reportedly left town on the hearing day.
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Margaret McKinney
Robert H. McKinney
Fountain Circuit Court
Ratcliff
Indianapolis Couple Hurt in Auto Wreck
Samuel E. Numen 50 and Mrs H H Rutger 30 both Indianapolis residents suffered serious injuries late Saturday after Numens touring car veered off the Foster bridge on the Danville road five miles west of the city. They were rushed to Lakeview hospital at Danville as the wrecked Pierce Arrow was removed from the embankment by an ambulance crew.
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Samuel E. Numen
iIndianapolis
H. H. Rutger
Indianapolis
Numan
Foster Bridge
Danville Road
Lakeview Hospital
Danville
William Vanica Dies at Coal Creek
William Vanica 77 a Coal Creek resident died Saturday morning from age related illnesses. Funeral services were held at the Coal Creek Baptist church with Rev Carter officiating and interment in White cemetery. A Civil War veteran he served in Company F 78th Pennsylvania Infantry and is survived by his widow a son William Jr and a daughter Mrs Samuel Snoddy.
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William Vanica
Coal Creek
Baptist Church
Mr. Carter
White Cemetery
Wabash Township
William Jr
Samuel Snoddy
Co. F
78Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Fireworks of a radiator ignite burns on Elmer Harden
Elmer Harden suffered severe head and face burns Thursday night after alcohol in his Ford radiator exploded when he lifted a lighted lantern to refill water. Doctors feared loss of sight, but he recovered and is improving at home.
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Elmer Harden
Ford
Attica Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Dr Case of Attica will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday November 16 from 2 30 p m to 7 30 p m at their home in Attica.
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Dr. Case of
Attica
Burial with Military Honors for Albert J. Kendrick
The body of Albert J. Kendrick, who died in France near the Armistice, arrived at 2 30 pm and was taken to his mother's home. Funeral services by Rev Harmon were held at the Baptist church at 2 pm, burial in Mt Hope cemetery with military honors. The local Legion led the ceremony with band, escort, taps, and rifle salute. A flag covering the casket donated by Mrs Kendrick was presented at the grave.
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Albert J. Kendrick
France
Second Street
Harmon
Baptist
Mt. Hope
Legion
Newtown
New York
Covington
Leon Dressher
83Rd Field Artillery
Kendrick
34Th Engineer
Russell Redden
Stephen Keller
George Port
Irvin Bone
Joe Wirth
Albert Purple
Jesse Fulton
Albert Depler
Tom Slattery
Geof Keller, Corp
Clyde Clawson
Robert Wilkey
Dan Shoup
Elmer Kitts
Roger McMahon
Nolen Bantz
Jas .Watts
Chas. F. Jasperson
Fred Coonse
Chas. Smith
Victory Day Observed with Flag, Parade and Salute
Victory Day was observed with American flag displays a school parade at 11 led by Legion members and school services. Whistles blew and a salute fired as the nation rejoiced.
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Legion
Dana Bank Robbery Suspect Admits Crime In Newport Jail
James Graves, 25, of Waveland, is jailed at Newport charged with robbing the Dana bank on Monday morning November 1. A partial recovery of cash and a purported confession are reported after his Rockville arrest while paying overdue notes. Graves says he acted alone using a stocking cap and a grain sack disguise and fled with about 338 dollars of the 1400 taken.
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James Graves
Waveland
Newport
Dana
Graves
Rockville
Thompson
Parker
Varsee
Dana Bank
Newton
Tts
Red Cross Drive Under Way for 1921 Membership
Renewal campaign runs November 11 to 25 with soliciting committees named for blocks 2nd and 3rd streets through Liberty and Union streets. Committee members include Miss Isabel Hannah Mrs. Oscar Kaufmann on 2nd and 3rd streets and Mrs. C. C. Wert Mrs. C. B. Philpott on Liberty and Union streets.
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Red Cross
Isabel Hannah
Oscar Kaufmann
John Bilsland
Peter Ost
Mont Faust
H. G. Ost
C. W. Nelson
Guy Faust
Charles Printy
Charles Massey
10Th
11Th
W. N. White
Henry Zimmerman
Liberty
Union
C. C. Wert
C. B. Philpott
William McGinnis Dies After Illness at Eighty
William McGinnis, longtime local resident, died Sunday from a complication of diseases at age eighty. His wife perished earlier in a house fire. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from his son Walter’s Second Street home, with Rev. Harmon officiating, burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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Wm. McGinnis
Walter
Second Street
Rev
Harmon
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Aspirants Grow for Covington Post Office Jobs
Residents anticipate many candidates for county post office appointments, especially Covington. Petitions may circulate to gain patron endorsements early, risking later freedom of choice. delay signing petitions as vacancies loom over a year and a half.
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Covignton
Trade Notice From Faust Millinery Ownership Change
The new owners Mrs Jacob Yerkes invites customers to visit the store after purchasing the Faust Millinery business. They pledge to please customers across millinery lines and seek the patronage of old and new clientele.
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Faust
Official Vote Tabulation From Fountain County Precincts
The article notes the official tabulated returns of Fountain county precincts for election day. It credits two local printing offices for compiling the table and highlights its value for future reference.
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Fountain County
Chicken Dinner and Bazaar Deemed by Catholic Ladies
The Ladies of the Catholic church plan a chicken dinner and annual bazaar at the Armory hall on Thursday evening November 18. Various items suitable for Christmas gifts will be on sale. Music and games promise a good time for all.
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The
Catholic Church
Armory Hall
Sorghum Syrup For Sale By Covington Dealers
Fine evaporated sorghum syrup offered for sale. Contact Mrs. D. E. Wilson or D. J. Young & Co. Covington for details.
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D. E. Wilson
D. J. Young & Co. Covington
Solomon Baker Dies at Masonic Home in Franklin
Solomon Baker aged 72 died Sunday at the Masonic home in Franklin. He was shipped to Perrysville for funeral services to be held Tuesday morning with the Masonic lodge officiating. Interment will be in Hicks cemetery. He formerly lived in the southern part of the county with many relatives and friends.
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Solomon Baker
Franklin
Perrysville
Masonic Lodge
Hicks Cemetery
Baker
Campaign appreciation letter from editor
The Republican newspaper received various letters from national and state organizations candidates and individuals praising its clean fair and aggressive campaign conduct. The editor T A Clifton signs the note expressing gratitude for truthful honest statements and efforts.
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The
Republican
T. A. Clifton
New City Carrier Appoints Tedy McMahon in Place of Resigning Heber Hegg
Tedy McMahon was named city mail carrier replacing Heber Hegg who resigned after a week due to his father's business obligations. McMahon is expected to perform well and settle into the role quickly.
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Tedy McMahon
Heber Hegg
Teddy
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J. A. Carter
Mt. Hope Ceme
Tery
J. A. Shaw
House of Quality
Ind
Mrs. McKinney
RED Cross Drive
William McGinnis
Jacob Yerkes
Masonic
NEW City Carrier
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