J W Thomas Killed at R R Crossing Near Cayuga
John W. Thomas Sr a wealthy farmer from Portertown agene township died instantly when his closed top Buick was struck by the C and E I northbound train No 92 at the crossing south of a bridge over the Big Vermillion river near Cayuga. The impact hurled the car into the river and crushed his skull and limbs. His son Paul helped recover the body as the train crew aided. Funeral services were held at Wallace with burial in the family graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Thomas, Sr
Portertown
Agene Township
Cayuga
Eugene
William and
David Roach
Thomas
Wallace
Old Family Burying Ground
Hoosier State
Wertz and Calvert Seek U S Marshall Post
Petitions circulated countywide support Harry Wertz county chairman for U S Marshall. Ex representative Will Calvert also seeks appointment. Both men are strong Republicans and would fill the office with distinction. Recognition of Fountain County by such an appointment would be fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wertz
U. S. Marshall
Attica
Will Calvert
Fountain County
Building supplies and cement sale at D. J. Young Co
Local supplier D. J. Young and Co advertises a complete stock of lumber and galvanized roofing for fall building. They note a recent unloading of a car of cement and urge repairs before bad weather, promoting timely purchasing. Located Covington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Young & CO
Yerkes Announces Purchase Of Faust Millinery
Mrs. Jacob Yerkes announces the purchase of the Faust millinery business. She invites trade and promises to please customers in all millinery lines and hopes for the patronage of old and new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Mrs
Jacob Yerkes
Republican Editors Mid-Winter Meeting in Indianapolis
The Indiana Republican Editors will hold their annual mid-winter meeting in Indianapolis January 27 and 28, 1921 at the Severin Hotel. The affair will be made one worthy of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Republican
Indianapolis
Severin Hotel
Woman Suffrage Causes Divorce in Clinton
Belva Schrader Daniels, who voted under the new law, faces a divorce suit filed by husband Tom Daniels a former election sheriff. She states cruel and inhuman treatment including late nights and threats over her voting, while he is a Democrat and she a Republican. The complaint seeks her maiden name Belva Schrader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Schrader Daniels
Clinton
Tom Daniels
Daniels
Mrs. Daniels
G. E. Bingham
Belva Daniel
Belva Schrader
In Memoriam Albert J Kendrick Covington Soldier
Albert J Kendrick born 1898 in Foster grew to manhood in Covington. He volunteered for training May 25 1918 and sailed August 8 1918. He died October 4 1918 on the French front at age 25 1 19. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Samuel J Kendrick and brother John. A mother's Golden Star is a commemorative poem by Mrs Cale Brakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Kendrick
Covington
France
Albert
England
French
Samuel J. Kendrick
John
Foster
Cale Brakley
Ambia High School basketball team triumphs over Covington and Veedersburg
Ambia High School beat Covington 16 to 15 on Friday in the local gym and followed with a 26 to 23 victory over Veedersburg at Veedersburg Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambia H. S
Covington H. S
Covington
Veedersburg
Fountain County Tuberculosis Crusade Gains School Support
The Modern Health Crusade in Fountain County grades schools financed by Red Cross Christmas Seals and Health Bonds shows strong results. County Superintendent Guy Waldrip and Health Nurse Miss Ethel Frasch praise the effort begun September 27. Over five weeks 1500 Squire pins were sent to children who kept Health Chores records, with Knights to be awarded after ten weeks if records stay strong. Cain township led with 79 percent, Weadersburg (Weadersburg) with 65 percent Corporation participation, and township chairmen are acknowledged for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Waldrip
Cain Township
Goldie Little
Weadersburg
Train wreck delays No. 44 at Covington five miles east
No. 44 IN THE DITCH Night Express of the Big Four wrecked near Covington at 2:00 a.m. Friday after a broken rail derailed all but the engine and baggage car. Two coaches and a sleeper lay on their sides. about fifty passengers were shaken but none seriously injured. Passengers were taken to Veedersburg. wrecking and relief trains assisted. Tracks torn up for a thousand feet and detours routed trains via Cayuga to Danville. line cleared by Friday night.
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Peoria
Covington
Veedersburg
Danville
Indianapolis
Cayuga
Normandy Singers to Open Festival Concert Series
The Normandy Singers headline the Festival Series of Concerts at the High School auditorium on Saturday November 20 at 8 PM. Season tickets are four concerts for $2 adults and $1 students. single admission costs 65 cents or 35 cents.
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Normandy Singers
Indiana Federation elects officers at annual session
John G. Brown of Monon was unanimously re elected president of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Association during its Indianapolis annual session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Brown
Monon
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Association
Indianapolis
Attic vs Newtown Rival High School Basketball Clash
The Newtown High School basketball team travels to Attica High School gym next Friday evening for a showdown with Attica High School. Both teams are favored to win, so fans should attend to learn the result firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown H. S
Attica H. S
Attica High School
Health inspection visit to Covington by state inspector
Inspector John H. Ale of the State Board of Health surveyed Covington on Tuesday, checking milk sanitation and overall health conditions. Some sites showed unsatisfactory conditions. a future comprehensive inspection is planned to ensure improvements. Mayor W. R. Massey remarks on anticipated better results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ale
State Board of Health
Covington
Health Board
W. R. Massey
The Lyric Presents Sessue Hayakawa in Orient Romance
The Lyric shows special pictures this week with Sessue Hayakawa as lead on Thursday in a five part romance of the Orient. Covington favorite, seats go quickly. Frank Mayo appears Friday night and George Walsh on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessue Hayakawa
Sessue
Covingeton
Frank Mayo
Geroge Walsh
State Board of Agriculture Re Organized in Indianapolis
Board members met amid a heated contest for eight open seats. Discussion included a push for state takeover of the exhibit and a likely bill to that effect. Max Puett of Rockville faces a challenge from Fountain County Farmers Federation secretary as a possible opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Max Puett
Rockville
Fountain County Farmers’ Federation
Puett
Notice to settle debts by John Warrick
Notice states that after selling hardware and implements the writer seeks balance of accounts. People owing money are asked to call and settle at once by cash or note. Signed John Warrick.
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John Warrick
County Commissioners Association Holds Annual Indianapolis Meeting
The County Commissioners of the State met in Indianapolis for their regular annual gathering to elect officers for the year and discuss county board challenges. Mrs. F. R. Harden has been ill this week with tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
F. R. Harden
No. 16 in the ditch causes detours after Illinois ditching
Passenger train No. 16 was ditched between Peoria and Bloomington Illinois and called off. No one was seriously injured but all other trains were detoured and delayed following a similar accident to No. 44 between here and Veedersburg last Friday morning.
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Possenger
Peoria
Bloomington
Ill
Here
Veedersburg
Union Thanksgiving Service at M. & Church in City
The Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 P M on Thanksgiving Day at the M and church with Rev Harmon of the Baptist church delivering the sermon. The notice ends with an advertisement urging readers to shop at L H Ellis Co new Furniture Store.
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Rev. Harmon
The
Baptist Church
L. H. Ellis & Co
Attempt To Rob Bank At Kingman
An unsuccessful robbery attempt occurred at the Kingman bank around 2 30 on Monday morning as burglars fled after the alarm rang. Villagers found the bank still ringing with no intruders in sight and suspect the culprits escaped by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Yeggs
Kingman Bank
Women at Chicago Stock Show Highlight Domestic Science
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 27 to December 4 emphasizes domestic science for wives and daughters. Demonstrations will teach affordable meat preparation and other home economics topics to help reduce living costs and enhance household skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Williamsport restaurant founder dies at 77
G. W. Salts of Williamsport, once a west side restaurant proprietor, died of paralysis at his Williamsport home Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. he was 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Salts
Williamsport
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J. W. Thomas
R. R. Crossing
House of Quality
Covington, Ind
Memoriam
AMBIA
Turkey
Fountain County Tubercular Assn
C. L. Myers
FE. Romine
M. Mayer Miss LaVerne Glascock
Ruth Adamson
Lulu Thomas
Logan Township
Hullihan
Rowena Dalton
A. J. Boyer
State Farmers Assn
ATTIC
Newtown
Oncle
Sichus
UNION
James Wills
Lottie
Thad Towell
Bert Dark
Miss
Joel Cowgill
C. P. Madden
Col. A. G. Madden
Thomas D. Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Irvington State Bank
Gordon Marks
Ferris Heath
Harry Yowell
Will McCray
Frank Maris
Lee
Fred Madden
Matthew Sellars
Horace Ephlin
Irve Swain
Swain
Ratcliffe
Pennsylvania
Metlury
Eaest
Gilbert Ratcliffe
Indiana
Notre Dame
T. D. Moffett
Helen
Vera Newman
Veedershoro
Kineman
Veedersburo
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