Obituary: Lived in Jackson Township since childhood
The obituary notes a woman who died after a long illness, aged four years old in 1838s, survived by four children Hoon ve ty Gray Judge O B Tr AL L. Rateliff and Alvin ties Rov oh Hote, with grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held at Freedom Christian Church in Jackson township conducted by Rev LW Stoddard and interment at Fackmire cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apatow
Lola
Peru
Hoon
Ty Gray
Judge O. B
Tr AL L. Rateliff
Alvin Ties
Jackson
Covington Should Interpose for Local Civic Stand
Opinion argues Covington should be the county seat and center of public business, urging local business leaders and officials to live and work in Covington. The piece contends outsiders harm Covington’s interests and calls for loyalty to the town and proper civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covingon
Covington
Reverend N A Chamberlain Dead
The Reverend N. A. Chamberlain, an esteemed minister of the M. E. conference, died at Home Hospital in Lafayette Sunday evening. He served in many large churches across Colorado, Wyoming and Indiana during his pastorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Chamberlain
M. E. Conference
Lafayette
Colorado
Wyoming
Indiana
The Man With a Muddy Clerk and a Duplicate License
A man arrived in a stripped automobile claiming a lost marriage license. He handed the clerk a wet tale and explained he had hidden the license in his pocket after the return trip. The clerk issued a duplicate license, leaving the man pleased with his outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
Smith
Murder Trial in Rockville Ends with Manslaughter Sentence
John Klein, recently brought from Kansas by Sheriff Charles A. Thompson, pled guilty to manslaughter for the 1903 killing of John Kuzuwick in Rockville. He received a state prison term of 2 to 21 years after confessing intoxicatedly handling a shotgun that killed Kuzuwick. The inquest at the time was led by coroner Will J. Peare.
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Tone@ler
Ind
Rockvie
John Klein
Kansas
Charles A. Thompson
Daniels
Klain
John Kuzuwick
Kuzuwick
Will J. Peare
Thompson
Syracuse
Kaw
Rockville
Indiana
Death of Miss Mary M Harris At Rileysburg
Miss Mary Harris aged 52 died at her home in Rileysburg on Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM from her residence with interment at the lower Mound or Grange Corner cemetery. She was from one of north Vermilion county’s oldest families.
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Mary Harris
Seymore Graham
Rileysburg
Grange Corner
Miss Harris
North Vermillion County
Wood and Parks Pair Wed at Local Parsonage
Harry Wood 22 of Hillsboro and Faythe Parks 19 of this city were married at the M E Parsonage Saturday evening by Rev Kern. Miss Parks has lived in the home of John Latourette of this city for some time.
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Harry Wood
Hillsboro
Faythe Parks
M. E. Parsonage
Kern
Miss Parks
John Latourette
Attica appoints Paul Rector as new manual training teacher
Paul Rector of Reynolds is appointed by the Attica school board to succeed Samuel J. Hankins as manual training teacher. Rector assumed duties last week and will relocate his family to Attica. Hankins currently delivers mail on a rural Attica route.
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Paul Rector
Reynolds
Attica
Samuel J. Hankins
Hankins
Domestic relation case in Lafayette ends with fines
Scott Davidson and his wife Leona along with William Uelman and Alice Holman faced Justice H. Clay Bryant for adultery. Davidson brought Holman to testify, leading to a hotel arrest and a letter read in court. All four were fined five dollars and costs, then jailed for inability to pay.
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Lafayette
Ind
H. Clay Bryant
Scott Davidson
Leona Davidson
William Uelman
Alice Holman
Davidson
Holman
Roy C. Street
Clay Bryant
Tarzan of the Apes at the Lyric Draws Packed Houses
Tarzan of the Apes shown at the Lyric Tuesday night delights audiences with scenes from royal palaces to jungles. A continuation titled The Romance of Tarzan is set for next Tuesday, promising another full house.
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Lyric
Heart of the Jungles
County Club Leader Hosts Five Hundred Party
Alfred Hesler of the Hillsboro area escaped a house fire Friday morning thanks to quick action by farm workers. Mary Bright held a large Thanksgiving Five Hundred party for friends, with a very enjoyable afternoon and evening.
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Alfred Hesler
Hillsboro
Three Boys Charged With Chicken Thefts Sentenced
Lewis Vickery Glen Clark and Harry Sears aged 14 to 17 faced Judge Ratcliff for stealing Jake Norris chickens a rooster and three hens They admitted the theft selling birds to Johnny Glover and were ordered to reform school at Plainfield for an indeterminate period Vickery remained at large then was arrested later and the youths acknowledged prior offenses The article laments the consequences of idleness.
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Lewis Vickery
Glen Clark
Harry Sears
Jake Norris
Vickery
Local Boy Shines as Grid Man for Indiana
Indiana fans celebrate its victory over Syracuse last Saturday and plan banquets for the players. Coach Stiehm praised Frank Faust Jr. for his nerve and play selection as a standout quarterback from the city with a history of top high school athletics and current state university success.
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Indiana
Syracuse
Eladiators
Indianapolis
Stiehm
Frank Faust Jr
Faust
Frank
Miscellaneous Shower Given for Mrs Harry Shuler
Mrs Frost Harden Mrs M L Faust Miss Mary Bright Ruth Adamson and Helen Peters hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at Mrs Harden's home for Mrs Harry Shuler. Guests enjoyed social games prizes went to Miss Margaret Voltz and Mrs Fine Boggs and many beautiful gifts were given.
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Frost Harden
M. L. Faust
Mary Bright
Ruth Adamson
Helen Peters
Harden
Harry Shuler
Margaret Voltz
Fine Boggs
Shuler
A Fine Boy Born to Rush Family
A fine boy named to the Rush household born early Monday morning to Mr and Mrs E E Rush. All are doing well except grandfather Elijah Board who has almost lost his speech.
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E. E. Rush
Elijah Board
Beekeeping Meeting Promotes Disease Comparison and Local Market
The article describes a bee organization in which officers from Attica and Covington were elected and Purdue expert Prof Baldwin spoke on American and European foul brood. It covers disease characteristics, inspection guidance, and aims to improve beekeeping methods, aid prices, and establish a local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cembell
Attica
Wes Gleeted
David WW
Covington
Paidine Campbell
Des. Riley
U. Goss Thes, Marsh,Fred Rutledge, J. Spreson Wilson
David Wolfe
Ene Purnell
FE. G. Baldwin
Purdue
America
Union Thanksgiving Services at Baptist Church
The Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Baptist church at 10 30 a m with Rev Kiskaddon of the Presbyterian church delivering the address. A Union Choir will lead the music and all local pastors participate. Most business houses will close for the noon hour and everyone is urged to attend.
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Baptist Church
Kiskaddon
Presbyterian Church
Firemen Respond to Smoke at Nellie Board Home
Shortly before noon Monday the fire truck was sent to Mrs. Nellie Board’s Fourth Street home where smoke issued from the roof near the chimney. A patch of shingles was removed but no fire was found. the damage was minimal and the source of smoke could not be determined.
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Nellie Board
Fourth Street
Pioneer Mexican War veteran laid to rest in Hillisboro
John J. Williams age past sixty died after a long life marked by intellect and pioneer service. Funeral services led by Rev. R. B. Kern at the Christian church were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial followed beside his wife in the old town cemetery. He was the last survivor of his company and regiment in Fountain county.
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Adidas
Livine
John J
Charles E
Willon Sandell
Hillisboro
Ira
Williams
Fountain County
R. B. Kern
Christian Church
Old Town
Marriage Licenses Report From Covington and Nearby Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Covington Hillsboro Danville and surrounding towns. Notable pairs include Joseph Demphy and Dora Crist both of Covington. Harry Wood and Faythe Parks of Covington and Hillsboro. and Warren Collier and Georgia Walker both of Danville. Additional ceremonies include James Barr with Hazel Phillips Cayuga and Clarence Gorman with Katharyn Mier of Terre Haute and Danville respectively.
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Joseph Demphy
Dora ‘E. Crist
Covington
A. L. Tidrick
S. T. Spirey
Ruth E. Coffing
Harry A. Wood
Hillsboro
Faythe L. Parks
Warren Collier
Georgia Walker
Danville
Tul
Justice Osborn
James A. Barr
Hazel Phillips
Cayuga
New Cases Filed In District Court
Ella M Pearson v Avil E Pearson and Lilian L Walker v Seward B Walker are divorces from Attica and Covington respectively. The Newtown Bank sues Abel T Claypool and James C Claypool on notes. Isaac Firman et alwith Mary E Kerr quiet title. Lee H Little v Nellie M Little and Chas A Cadwallader v Merle Cadwallader are divorces from Attica. Virgie E Bidwell v Elizabeth T Bidwell, Cecil Brown v Ray Brown are divorces.
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Ella M. Pearson
Avil E. Pearson
Attica
Newtown Bank
Abel T. Claypool
The
James C. Claypool
Lilian L. Walker
Seward B. Walker
Covington
Mary E. Kerr
Isaac Firman
Eat al
Lee H. Little
Nellie M. Little
Chas
A.cadwallader
Merle Cadwallader
Virgie E. Bidwell
Elizabeth T. Bidwell
Cecil Brown
Ray Brown
Shawnee
Federal auto law takes effect against interstate stolen cars
The new federal statute makes it illegal to transport a stolen automobile across state lines with penalties up to $5000 fine or five years imprisonment. Anyone receiving a stolen vehicle moved interstate commerce is also liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Charles P. "Tighe
Department of Justice
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Mary M. Harris
T Thomas
Washington
Baldwin
UNION
Ene D. Hamilton
Danville, Til
Lena Mathews
Sebwes Ind
Osborn
Finnie H. Stacker
Covington and
Inez I. Mettee
Veedersburg
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