Five year old dies after exposure in scale pen near Crossport
Thomas Keeans aged five was found in a scale pen on Samu Rhodes farm in Wabash township five miles south of the city after a night of storm. He died at 5 10 while being aided by John Bell and Dr Goggin. Survived by a widow and five children in Perrysville. Keeans had been in town Saturday afternoon and was drinking before vanishing. He is believed to have sought shelter in the scale pen during the storm and perished from exposure. Funeral and burial were held in Perrysville.
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Thomas Keeans
Samu Rhodes
Crossport
Wabash Township
John Bell
Rhodes
Bell
Goggins
Perrysville
Keerns
Canal Road
Gusta Shaw
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Perrysville Cemetery
Theatorium Changes Hands
F M Beatty sold the Family Theatre to Charles Bilderback granting possession after Saturday’s performance. Beatty cited business ties in Hartford City requiring sacrifice to run here. Bilderback, a seasoned showman, promises continued first class entertainments.
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F. M. Beatty
Charles Bilderback
Beatty
Hartford City
Theatorium
Bilderback
Attica Woman Kate Judy Dies After Illness
Attica May Attica Mrs Kate Judy wife of W A Judy died about 430 p m last Thursday at her home in Attica She had gone to Mexico City to join her husband three months ago where he manages a Carmichael construction company She returned three weeks ago with malaria and heart trouble after a relapse she died Funeral was held at Attica Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Judy
W. A. Judy
Mexico
Carmichael Construction Company
Attica
Latest Shades In Nove'y Cloaks At J Loeb's Stores
The latest shades in nove'y cloaks, carcases and plushes are on display at J Loeb's stores. Prices are very low, offering strong value on the market today.
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J. Loeb’s
November Term of Circuit Court Opens Monday
The November term of the circuit court will open next Monday with several important cases to be heard, promising considerable interest for the term.
Eliza Kimball Dies at County Farm at Age 2 Years
Eliza Kimball longtime county farm resident passed away last Friday morning from age related infirmities. A Mill Creek Township native, her body was transported to Kingman Sunday by Undertaker M Board for burial in Kingman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Kimball
Elza
Millcreek
Kingman
M. Board
Covington School Thanksgiving Entertainment Friday Night
The Covington public schools announce a Friday evening performance on November 24 at 8 p m in the new school auditorium. The annual Thanksgiving exercises will uphold last year’s high standard with proceeds from a 15 cent admission used to buy books for the grade library.
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Covington
Uniform Rank Will Give Grand Ball in Covington
The Covington Uniform Rank kK of P plans a grand military ball on November 24 at the newly purchased hall. It will serve as a house warming with W. B. Gray, brigadier general of the Indiana brigade, and staff attending. Promises of good music and a popular social event.
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Covington Company
Kk. of P
W. B. Gray
Indiana Brigade
Grand Jury Members Named in County Census List
The list names Alonzo Riley Cain. William D. Clawson Troy. Isaiah Beckelheimer Fulton. Edward Cochran Van Buren. Jasper Roberts Davis. James P. Beasley Van Buren. William D. Gephart Richland. Wendell A. Galloway Troy. David C. Shoaf Jackson. Oliver Talbert Logan Armstrong Calvert Logan. Thomas C. Ervin Van Buren. John C. Graham Jr. Troy. Samuel KE Clark Richland. F C Helms Shawnee. Walter Cook Mill Creek. William Bodine Wabash. Samuel Kinneer Fulton.
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Alonzo Riley
Cain
William D. Clawson
Troy
Isaiah Beckelheimer
Fulton
Edward Cochran
van Buren
Jasper Roberts
Davis
James P. Beasley
William D. Gephart
Richland
Wendell A. Galloway
David C. Shoaf
Jackson
Oliver Talbert
Logan
Armstrong Calvert
Thomas C. Ervin
John C. Graham, Jr
Samuel KE. Clark
F. C. Helms
Shawnee
Walter Cook
Mill Creek
William Bodine
Wabash
Samuel Kinneer
Death of Mrs Simon LaBaw in Osborn Prairie area
Amelia LaBaw, wife of Simon LaBaw, aged 73 years, died at their North East of Newcastle home after a long illness. The pioneer Osborn Prairie family had extensive offspring. Funeral services were at Newcastle church at 11 o clock Wednesday, burial in Brown's Chapel Cemetery Sawnee township. Mrs LaBaw beloved Christian lady, mourned by many friends.
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Amelia
Simon LaBaw
Osborn Prairie
LaBaw
Newcastle
Brown’s Chapel
Sawnee Township
Plenty of Turkeys Expected for Thanksgiving Prices Stable
Local poultry dealers say there will be a plentiful turkey supply for Thanksgiving with prices around normal or slightly lower. Early spring rains reduced losses and the surviving birds look strong, boosting supply. Paul Moore Sons reports ample turkeys for the Soldiers Home contract, while Danville Produce Co confirms a big crop and no price rise from last year. Prices cited: young toms 20 to 23 cents New York dressed, 25 to 26 cents full dressed, with possible minor changes in eastern markets.
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Paul Moore
Homer Moore Sons
Danville Produce Co
New York
Danville News
Methodist Church Services Next Sunday
Regular services will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday with preaching at 11 a.m and 7 p.m. The pastors themes will be The Severity of Love and Our Common Life. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Epworth League meeting at 7 p.m. Both furnaces have been repaired to keep attendees comfortable.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
The Leader offers wide range of winter goods and clothing
The advertisement lists ladies and Misses cloaks and suits, mens and boys overcoats, clothing, skirts, waists, furs, underwear, shoes, blankets, silks and dress goods, carpets, rugs, curtains, sweaters, gloves, caps, linens, and napkins. It asserts the right goods at prices worth trading for.
Hall Martin Nuptials Unite Barton Hall and Fearle Martin
The marriage ceremony for Barton W. Hall and Fearle L. Martin was held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mrs. Sarah Martin's home on E Liberty Street with Rev. Watkins officiating. Immediate family and close friends attended, followed by luncheon. Out of town guests included H J Wingert, Carrie Green of Lafayette, and Laura Chauncey of Wingate. The couple will reside in the Sixth street home. Both are respected citizens with many good wishes for their future.
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Barton W. Hall
Fearle L. Martin
Sarah Martin
E.s. Liberty Street
Watkins
The
Christian Church
H. J. Wing
Carrie Green
Lafayette
Laura Chauncey
Wingate
Gvroom
Sixth Street
Prisrian church chicken supper announced with help needed
The Prisrian church ladies plan an archivs up ner supper on Wednesday evening November 8 at the church parlors. They seek volunteers to assist the ladies in the er prise and offer a pair of pants as a goodwill gesture. Call at J Loeu’s ros for details.
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Pris Rian
Ourself
J. Loeu
Wilkey Announces Marriage Of Elizabeth Wilkey And J Leslie Spence
Mr and Mrs J M Wilkey announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to J Leslie Spence son of Mr and Mrs D V Spence of this city at the bride’s home on November 29 at eight o clock p m Both couple are well known residents and many friends extend best wishes.
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J.M. Wilkey
Elizabeth
J. Leslie Spence
D. V. Spence
County Clerk Reports New Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Leroy Sanders issued licenses since last report listing couples Willard Allen 21 with Ida Bertor 19 Barton W Hall 51 with Peare L Martin 34 Harry Rockwell 33 with Nellie D Bush 28 Clarence Thompson 25 with Lucy E Wilson 19.
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Leroy Sanders
Barton W. Hall
Peare L. Martin
Harry Rockwell
Nellie D. Bush
Clarence Thompson
Lucy E. Wilson
Half Million Endowment Drive For DePauw University
DePauw University launches a six week drive to raise 54000 000 toward a 500000 endowment. The General Education Board offers 100000 toward the goal with the remainder to be raised by Indiana supporters before year end. State pride and long-term teaching support motivateGreencastle campaign leaders urge local backing as deadlines loom.
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Friends of DePauw University
Indiana Institution of Higher Learning
DePauw
General Education Board
Indiana
DePauw University
Greencastle
General Election Board
Inventory Filed For William C. Smith Estate
An inventory completed last week for the estate of the late William C. Smith of Williamsport lists assets totaling $800,000. The figures filed outline the estate’s value and provide the first public accounting of the property.
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William C. Smith
Williams Port
Ninth District Changes In State Board Districts
Dan C. Reed of the Ninth District received notice of redistricting for the state board of agriculture. The board has sixteen members and the state is divided into that many districts. This year the Ninth District now comprises Fountain Warren Benton Parke Vermillion and Vigo counties.
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Dan C. Reed
State Board of Agriculture
Fountain
Warren Benton
Parke
Vermillion
Vigo
Covington Masons Enjoy Visit From Olive Branch Lodge
Between forty and fifty Fountain Covington lodge Masons attended a Tuesday night visit by Olive Branch A F and A M. The Hoosiers traveled on a special train to exemplify the third degree, followed by a banquet a smoker and social. Tornado damage struck Judyville Warren County destroying a store room and damaging stock about 300 dollars with no cyclone insurance.
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Fountain
Covington Ind
Lodge of Masons
Olive Branch
A. PF
A. M
Judyville
Warren County
John Hopkins
In Memoriam For Martha Goff Great Patron
The Eastern Star chapter notes the passing of sister Martha Goff with mournful reverence. Her spirit remains with the order though she is separated from the body, and her influence will be remembered as the charter is draped in mourning for thirty days. Letters of memorial will reach the bereaved family and Covington papers.
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Martha Goff
Bereft
Covington
Elmer Wilkey
Frank Willard
G. W. Williams
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Tom Keerns
Rhodes’ Scale
Public School Entertainment
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
J. ,Loeb’s
Methodist Church Services
Hall-Martin
Annouce
Willard Allen
Ida Bertor
W. T Raleigh Co
Johny W. Spencer
Veedersburg Bank
Veedersburg Handle Co
Morton Coffing
Tully Smith
Richard C. Gregg
Ada Whiaker
Wallace Co-operative Telephone Co
Mary L. Bonebrake
Arletta L. Jones
Hulda Hutts Et al
Mattie Pyatt
Ralph Brown
Western Silica Co
Little Grace Harbert
Lera Hegg
Dr. Myers
Harbert
Frank Harbert
Lee
Willis Ingram
Floyd Beals
East Liberty Street
Fox
Bend Cemetery
Grace
Philip H. Keaslaver
Covington Creamery
Covington Masons
Banequet
Nemoriam
Jerry Goff
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