Mary E Nebeker Nebeker death obituary in Covington
The obituary notes Mary E Sewell Nebeker born March 12 1845 in Covington died December 11 1919 at 74 years. She lived in Covington except four years in Washington DC where her husband was US Treasurer. She married Enos H Nebeker in 1865 and had three children. She was a lifelong Methodist active in Missionary Society. Funeral at Liberty Street home conducted by Rev Grant Howard and Rev Russell Kern with interment Mt Hope. Pallbearers listed.
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Mary E. Nebeker
Mary E. Sewell Nebeker
William and
Euseba Sewell
Covy- Wieton
Peremnonthe
Bart
Homer
Sewell
Covington
Washington, D. C
United States
Harrison
Enos H. Nebeker
F. L. Torris
New York City
Sewell Nebeker
Enittenapeste
Inos
Mt. Hope Cemetery
David S. Ferguson
Wm. B. Coffing
Russell Allen
Worth Reed
Joseph Wilkey
M. Mayer
Golden Shore
Ory
Revival Meetings At Hillsboro Church
A series of revival meetings begins at the Christian church in Hillsboro on Sunday November 9 led by Rev. O W McGaughey of Veedersberg. The two week event features a male chorus directed by George McBroom and includes a special musical number at each meeting.
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The
Christian Church
Hillsboro
O. W. McGaughey
Veedersberg
George McBroom
State Fair finances show record profit and board meeting
The state fair report lists a net profit of 295759.22, nearly three times prior totals, presented to the State Board of Agriculture in the State House. The session, led by President Charles Lidly, aimed to decide funding for the women's building and the heating of the manufacturer’s building.
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Reed
Charles Lidly
Finney Funeral Delayed by Freight Wreck in Missouri
Chevies Digby Finney and brother Dr. Thomas Finney, en route from Phoenix to Attica with their mother's body, were delayed eight hours by a freight wreck in Missouri. They reached Attica Saturday night and attended the 10:45 a m Presbyterian service Sunday morning.
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Chevies Digby Finney
J. Shannon Nave
Thomas Finney
Attica
Phoenix
Arizona
C. J. Finney
Missouri
Presbyterian Church
Smallpox Closes Judyville Schools Amid Outbreak
Judyville public schools were shut last week by Williamsport county health officer Dr. S S Delaney due to a smallpox outbreak. A school hack driver and three pupils are reported ill in a well developed form.
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Judyville
S. S. Delaney
Williamsport
Ealth
County Conference of Fountain County Churches Held
The County conference of the Disciple churches of Fountain county met at Hillsboro Christian church November 13 and 14. The first session was Thursday evening and an all day session followed. Three or four state speakers attended representing church interests. Mrs Griest, state secretary of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions, spoke on missionary work. Every county church was expected to be represented.
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Fountain County
Hillsboro
Nancy Grubbs Will and Probate Details
The will of the late Nancy Grubbs is filed for probate with a May 2, 1914 hearing. It notes Benton Ferguson as deceased husband, two sons Charles V Ferguson and Lewis B Ferguson as heirs, Lewis dying without issue, and mutual conveyances between Charles and Lewis. Grubbs later marries Philip Grubbs who dies intestate, and the will bequeaths Perrysville land to Charles V Ferguson, and Philip Grubbs estate interests to Alexander Grubbs and Lulu H. Hugel. A codicil dated November 15, 1918 revokes clause one after Charles V Ferguson’s death, leaving $2,500 to Helen Snoddy Ferguson and revoking conflicting codicils, with Alexander Grubbs named administrator.
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Nancy Grubbs
Testator
Benton Ferguson
Charles V. Ferguson
Lewis B. Ferguson
Philip Grubbs
Perrysville
Charles W. Ferguson
Alexander Grubbs
Lulu H. Hugel
Grubbs
Fire at Attica School Building
Fire discovered in the Attica School fuel room Saturday morning spread from coal storage near the engine room. Officials worked to extinguish the blaze after removing coal, facing heavy gas and smoke as crews brought the fire under control.
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Attica
Purdue to Host 500 Farmers Institutes Across State
The agricultur al department of Purdue University and local farmers groups plan five hundred institutes in the next four months. A long list of speakers includes Will Madigan of Veedersburg and Mrs. Charles Sewell of Otterbein among the presenters representing various regions.
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Agricultural Department
Purdue University
Will Madigan
Veedersburg
Charles Sewell
Otterbein
Kokomo Man Awarded $400 in Damage Suit
The Howard county jury returned a verdict of 400 dollars in Rost against Kirkman. Plaintiff Minton W. Rost of Kokomo was injured when the defendant's machine struck him. Defendant William R. Kirkman of Attica was the other party. The trial lasted two days.
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Howard County
Rost
Granted Divorce in Lloyd M Webb vs Ethel Webb
In a Moon Recess court hearing, Lloyd M Webb obtained a divorce from Ethel Webb after alleging marriage to Ethel Mce Queen in Tuscola and discovery of infidelity linked to Syd Walker, with Ethel in Danville. The defendant defaulted.
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Lloyd M. Webb
Ethel Webb
Ethel Mce- Queen
Tuscola
Ethel
Covington
Oncg
Syd Walker
Plaintiff
Danvhle
Tours
Box Supper at Baltimore School House
Ruth E. Rogers announces a box supper at the Baltimore School House on Friday November 14. All are invited to attend.
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Baltimore School House
Ellis Faces Court After Keeping Skunks in Cellar
Bob Ellis of Second Street drew a fine and costs totaling about sixty dollars after pleading guilty to keeping 27 skunks in his cellar. He was arrested Tuesday and brought before Squire Osborn. He must pay the sum to cover the penalty.
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Bob Ellis
Second Street
Bob
Squire Osborn
Arm Fracture Sinks Ford Cranking Incident
Fred J. Grifith fractured his right wrist while cranking a Ford last Thursday morning. A short circuit allegedly formed, causing the blow. He is now using a sling to support the injured arm.
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Fred J. Grifith
Mr. Griffith
Indiana High School Athletes Barred for Inducements
Crawfordsville and Wingate high schools have been barred from further competition this year by the Indiana High School Athletic Association for offering unfair inducements to entice star players, resulting in expulsion from the season.
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Crawfordsville
Wingate
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Cline Buys Covington Property. Moves From Kingman
William Cline, from a farm southeast of Kingman, closed a $2,500 deal for the Dick Sheaks property near Covington High School on Pearl Street. He plans to move back to Covington due to ill health, hoping for recovery with the move.
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William Cline
Kingman
Dick Sheaks
Pearl] Street
Musical Recital by Lucas Pupils at Presbyterian Church
Music pupils under Prof W A Lucas present a public recital at the Presbyterian church this Friday at 8 p m. Admission is free and the event promises splendid entertainment for all attending. You are invited.
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W. A Lucas
Presbyterian Church
Harden Brothers to Attend Banquet with Ford in Detroit
Orville and Edwin Eievier of the Glorden Bros. Mever Co. Danville will travel with John Telling to Chicago and Dearborn then attend a banquet in Detroit at the Statler hotel. Tractor agents from across the country will be present and Danville’s reps will sit at the over the top table for their record sales. The Harden brothers, connected with the DeLong Meter Co., were raised in Danville and are brothers of Freet Harden of Clem & Harden.
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Orville
Edwin Eievier
Glorden Bros
Mever Co
Sawvills
Myoniir
Porison Poe Reeds Ab
Ted Warannial
John Telling
Cuearo Frera
Dearbdern
Willa
Henry Ford
Con
Stattler
Detroit
United States
Danville
His- Danville
Harden Brothers
DeLong Meter Co
Fithian
Daties al Ig
Freet Harden
Clem
Ditch Contract Awarded for John R DeHaven Drain
The John R DeHaven ditch contract was awarded by Drainage Commissioner Colonel Sentman to Steve Osborn & Company Stingman Ratcliff will dig the ditch while others supply and lay tile. Initial bids were high but volunteers will cover the shortfall and work starts immediately to drain Troy township land.
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John R. DeHaven
Colonel Sentman
Steve Osborn
George Fulton Ends His Life in Tragic Death
George W. Fulton 37, son of Zapha rich Fulton, a painter, died by suicide Saturday evening by ingesting carbolic acid. Ill health blamed. Born near Covington. Surviving parents, two brothers Ed and Walter of Danville, another brother of Attica, and three sisters. Funeral services held Tuesday in Champaign with interment there.
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Zapharich Fulton
Covington
Walter
Danville
Attica
Champaign
Sugar for Bees Becomes Beekeepers Feed Program
Indiana beekeepers may obtain sugar from the Holland St Louis Sugar Co to feed starving colonies. Beekeepers must sign an affidavit approving use for bee feeding and report number of colonies and needed pounds. Price is 10.75 per hundred pounds plus five cents per sack for drayage and purchaser pays freight. Decatur delivery arrangements and local newspaper notice urged by State Entomologist Frank N Wallace.
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Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co
Decatur
Frank N. Wallace
Good Time to Subscribe to the Republican
A note urging readers that this is an ideal period to subscribe to the Republican newspaper. It emphasizes timely updates and ongoing coverage of local and national news.
District Court Order Keeps Strike Suspension In Place
The district court's order to suspend the strike by the 20th remains in effect and a conference proposed by Washington fields is receiving favorable consideration by the miners. No appeals have been filed, many miners promise to return to work, while Indiana and Illinois miners stay out. It is hoped wiser judgment will prevail.
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Distriet Court
Washington Efields
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio voters reject Federal prohibition amendment by narrow margin
Columbus Ohio November 11 Ohio last Tuesday voted against ratifying the Federal prohibition amendment by 641. Official returns show 499 879 for ratification and 500 529 against. Secretary of State Smith said errors exist in the tally and returns from nine counties will be returned for correction. A recount request was filed by James A White manager of the Ohio Dry Federation.
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Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Smith
Death of Mrs Maggie Anderson
Mrs Maggie May Bowers Anderson, 83, died at 112 North Hazel Street in Danville after a lingering illness. Funeral services conducted by Father Shea were held at 9 30 a m Monday in the Catholic church. interment followed at St Joseph's cemetery. She had been at St Elizabeth's hospital since September 26 and was returned home a week before her death. Survived by her mother Rosa Bowers and six siblings Clint Smith James Byerly Anna Babb William Bowers Daniel and James.
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Maggie May (Bowers) Anderton
North Hazel Street
Danville
Ill
Father Shea
St Joseph’s Cemetery
Andersen
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Anderson
Rosa Bowers
Clint Smith
James Byerly
Rossville
Anna Babb
Terre Haute
William Bowers
Daniel
James
Vinton McCarty Passes Away
Vinton McCarty died Wednesday morning at his mother's home near Rob Roy at age 58 years 2 months 8 days after years of illness. He was born September 9 1861 on a Rob Roy area farm and is survived by his mother 88 and blind two brothers Homer of Williamsport Allen at home two sisters Mrs Gilmore Galloway near Rob Roy and an invalid sister. The Rev B R Kern officiated with the Covington male quartette singing and interment followed at Prescott Grove cemetery.
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Vinton McCarty
Witham
Hannah McCarty
Rob Rey
Homer
Williamsport
Allen
Gilmore Galloway
Rob Roy
Vinton
BR. B. Kern
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