Women Use Same Ballot In November Election
County clerk reports state board of election commissioners has declared there will be no separate voting depots or distinct ballots for women. Extra ballot boxes may be used for large precincts, but all ballots go into one box. Voting machines, if present, used by both genders. Women who did not answer age on Sept 4 must re register by Oct 4 to retain voting rights. The over 21 response is insufficient.
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State Board of Election Commissioners
Wirth and Kiser Couple Married in Danville NJ
Mr Joe Wirth son of Jacob Wirth and Miss Opal Kiser daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Kiser both of this city were married in Danville New Jersey last Saturday After the ceremony they went to Williamsport and spent a few days with relatives returning to this city Tuesday They will make their future home here Both are well known and have many friends who extend best wishes.
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Joe Wirth
Jacob Wirth
Opal Kiser
Dan Kiser
Danvile
Williamsport
Drake
Sugar Creek Creamery
Danville
Bill
Corn Matures During Hot Weather In County
The hot dry weather has ripened most corn in the county with experts predicting at least 75 percent ready for harvest and a light frost could benefit the crop while a heavy frost might damage about 60 percent. A bumper yield is hoped in many areas.
L W Morgan Called Died In Oregon At 58
L W Morgan aged 58 died last Thursday at his home in Haines Oregon after many years there. His brother Charles Morgan met the body in Chicago and accompanied it to Perrysville for funeral services held yesterday at 2 pm. Interment was in Hicks cemetery. He was esteemed as a fine gentleman.
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Lewis W. Morgan
Charles Morgan
Haines
Oregon
Charles
Chicago
Perrysville
Hicks
Drake and Dickason silent wedding follows by Methodist parsonage
William H Drake son of Mr and Mrs David Drake near Kingman wed Miss Kate L Dickason daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Dickason Perrysville at the local Methodist parsonage. They depart for a brief honeymoon visiting Indianapolis Ft Wayne and other points. Drake plans to settle at Sugar Creek Creamery Danville and will keep in touch with friends in the area.
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William H Drake
David Drake
Kingman
Kate L. Dickason
L. E. Dickason
Perrysville
O. R. Dickason
Indianapolis
Ft Wayne
Dickason
Boyd Family Visit From Franklin
Mr and Mrs F W Boyd and son Emerson of Franklin were guests of relatives and friends here Wednesday and Thursday.
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F. W. Boyd
Emerson
Franklin
Fountain Circuit Court Convenes With 233 Cases
The Fountain county circuit court opened with 233 cases slated for hearing and aim to dispose of them this term. Divorces numbered 47, seven desertions. several cases dismissed with costs. Hartley fined for assault and battery related to a Van Buren township automobile collision. Connor estate case set for Oct 18 regarding bonds. Elva Benjamin case heard. she was ordered placed with relatives for further investigation.
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Circuit Court
Fountain County
First National Bank of
van Buren
Fountain Trust Company
John F. Connor
Hillsboro State Bank
Connor
Elva Benjamin
Stone Bluff
Katcha Koo Will Be Fine Show Opens October 14
An Oriental American musical fantasy titled Katcha Koo will be staged by Tri Kappa on October 14 and 15 at Covington High School auditorium. Ruth Osmanson of John RB Rovers Producing Co of Fostoria Ohio will direct. A 125 member cast rehearsals are in full swing with ornate oriental scenery and dances planned.
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India
The
Republican
Sam Kmerick and woman vanish from town
Sam Kmerick and a woman have not been seen in over a week. Neighbors say they may have left due to something unpleasant or embarrassing. No one accuses the woman of being with Sam, but both are gone from their usual haunts.
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Sam Kmerick
Sam
Fine Shows at Lyric Highlight Scenic Film and Music
The Lyric presents Blind Husbands praised for story and mountain scenery. Next Tuesday features The Virgin of Stamboul touted as a wonderful production seen in major cities. The past week offered fine shows and a splendid program. new screen improves picture clarity and music.
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Lyric
Picure
Miss Hazel Pasley Vacation Guest of Mrs Hoagland
Court reporter Miss Hazel Pasley spent part of her vacation as a guest of Mrs Etta Hoagland in Sheldon Ti and returned home last week.
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Hazel Pasley
Etta Hoagland
Sheldon
Warren County Stock Show Opens At Carbondale
The Warren County Pure Bred Live Stock Association and Warren County Farm Bureau hosted the first annual exhibit and picnic at Carbondale September 22 23 and 24 drawing about 7000 on Friday. Judges awarded many pure bred stock prizes with over 500 in winnings. A public sale featured many calves and hogs sold by Col Lee Butler as auctioneer. Organizers plan a larger future event aiming to rival a county fair with more entries and prizes. Good music by State Line band plus a merry go round entertained families.
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Warren County Pure Bred
Warren County Farm Bureau Co-Operating
Carbondale
Clint Butler
H. H. Ma Daus
Col
Lee Butler
State Line
Pioneer Resident Henry M. Myers Dies at 61
Henry M. Myers 61 a long time Grange Corner resident died Saturday Sept 18 after a third stroke of paralysis He is survived by his widow and one son Funeral services were held at the residence conducted by Rev Ray Collins Interment was in Wolf Creek cemetery
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Henry M. Myers
Grange Corner
Ray Collins
Wolf Creek Cemetery
Remster Frazier announce wedding in Indianapolis
Announcements confirm Miss Mary Remster of Indianapolis wed Forest Frazier of Veedersburg at First Presbyterian Church Indianapolis on Sept 19. They honeymooned in Northern Michigan and plan to live in Veedersburg after Oct 15. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Remster formerly of Covington. the groom is son of Mrs Carrie Frazier of Veedersburg.
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Mary, Remster
Indianapolis
Forest Frazier
Veedersburg
First Presbyterian Church
Indianapoli
Michigan
Williard Remster
Covington
Mr. Frazier
Carrie Frazer
McCord
Milner Admits Robbing Kramer Post Office
Ray Milner a 22 year old Columbus Ohio suspect alias Jack Harrison and two other holdup men were arrested in Danville on various charges. Milner confessed to robbing the Kramer post office Thursday night last week and the Perrysville depot and was linked to the Danville Piggly Wiggly hold up.
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Ray Milner
Jack Harrison
Columbus
Ohio
Danville
Kramer
Perrysville
Milner
City Council Delays Fifth Street Work to December
Following a preliminary order, further action on Fifth street improvement was postponed by the city council Monday night until some time in December, awaiting further guidance and plans.
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Fifth Street
Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference Opens in Lebanon
The sixty ninth annual Northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opens at Centenary church in Lebanon on Tuesday September 28 and runs through the following Monday. Bishop Frederick D. Leete presides, with Lebanon as host for a third time, following earlier sessions in 1897 and 1906 led by Bishops Walden and Hampton respectively.
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Northwest Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centenary Church
Lebanon
Frederick D. Leete
Indiana
Des Moines
John M. Walden
John W.hampton
Hillsboro Man Joseph Hayes Dies After Illness
Joseph Hayes 68 a respected Hillsboro resident died at his home Monday night from arteriosclerosis. A Tennessee native he moved to Hillsboro as a boy and lived there over 50 years. He ran a drug business with Dave Heffner, owned a general store, then served as cashier of Veedersburg bank and held stock in the bank. He married Rose Bailey in 1878 and left a daughter Effie Taylor and granddaughter Josephine Taylor plus brother Tobias Hayes of North Salem. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon.
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Joseph Hayes
Hillsboro
Hayes
Tennessee
Dave Heffner
Veedersburg Bank
Veedersboro
Rose Bailey
Effie Taylor
Josephine Taylor
Tobias Hayes
North Salem
Tuberculosis Assn to Meet Tuesday in Covington
Fountain County tuberculosis association calls a meeting at City Hall Covington October 5 at 8 p m to reorganize. The president will resign and a new president and treasurer will be elected. Efforts to secure a county nurse continue. Plans for Christmas Seals and Health Bonds sales must be set. J F Kiskaddon president.
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Covington
Fountain County
J. F. Kiskaddon
Our Best Year For The Republican
The paper notes its best year yet in business despite high prices. It credits public support, a growing subscription list, and patronage from members of the bar and legal officers for this success. It emphasizes commitment to home interests and offers full commercial printing services.
Body of Earl L Fine Brought Home From France
The body of Earl L Fine who died in France while serving with the American expeditionary forces arrived in Wallace Friday and was taken to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J E Fine for the funeral. He is survived by his parents a sister Mrs Clark Jones and two brothers Wallace and Austin Fine all of Crawfordsville.
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Earl L. Fine
France
Wallace
J. E' Fine
Mr. Fine
Clark Jones
Austin Fine
Crawfordsville
Drift of campaign widens around Senator Harding
The drift of the campaign seems to have set in everywhere to Senator Harding. His dignified, honest, manly utterances have had much to do with it.
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Senator Harding
Gordon Ost Improves at Home After Flu Illness
Gordon Ost has been confined to his home the past week with the flu but is reported better at this time. Sam Rhodes who was injured in an auto accident last week is going around with his head tied up.
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Gordon Ost
Sam Rhodes
Warren County Man Sues Wabash R R Over Auto Damage
Samuel Prue of Warren County filed suit against the Wabash Railway for 5900 damages after a cut of cars along the Wabash at West Lebanon was shoved into Mr Krann's automobile. The accident occurred April 13 and the case was moved to Covington after a venue change from Warren County.
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Samuel Prue
Warro Coancy
Wabash Railway
Wabash
West Lebanon
Mr. Krann
Covington Stn
Warren County
Register to Vote Before October Fourth
The notice urges citizens to exercise their duty by registering to vote if not already registered, stressing voting as a civic privilege and responsibility. The message emphasizes October fourth as the registration deadline.
James Runyon Dies After Brief Illness at 76
James Runyon of Perrysville area died early Friday after a brief illness at age 76. He never married and lived on the family farm with a sister and a nephew. Funeral services by Rev. Kern were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with interment in Hicks Cemetery at Perrysville.
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James Runyon
Perrysie Covington
Mr. Runyon
Eul
Ster
Wm. Funk
Kern
Hicks
Perrysville
Famous Bull Dead at Orchard Lake Farm
Perfection Fairfax a renowned Hereford bull dies at Warren T. McCray's Orchard Lake stock farm where he was a familiar figure. He won many blue ribbons in international livestock contests and his place in the herd will be filled by his inbred son Brummell Fairfax.
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Perfection Fairfax
Orchard Lake
Warren T. McCray
McCray
Brummell Fairfax
Free for All Auto Races at Lafayette
The Central Illinois Racing Association stages auto races at Lafayette Indiana on Sunday October 3 1920 with 17 entries from Indiana Illinois and Missouri. Cars include the Olds Special driven by Marietta and Henderson of Adze and the Ford Special seizing multiple wins. Races start at 2 pm with trials for place and entry blanks via Walter Stuart Paris Illinois.
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Indiana
Illnnois
Missouri
St. Louis
Marietta
Henderson
Dr. Roberts Chevrolet
Farm
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Several Indiana Towns
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses from Attica Veedersburg Covington Danville Mace Tangier and Kingman. Couples include Claude Phillips and Fern P Martin Ernest C Jenkins and Ruby M Butts Robert Burnett and Priscilla Gleason Clifford Grady and Ruby Webber plus others with ages ranging from 18 to 32.
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Robert E. Burnett
Priscilla L. Gleason
Waverly and
Danville, Il
Ollie D. Crane
Marie Queeney
Mace
Ind
Chicago, Il
John F. McAlister
the Adams
Danville
Clifford Grady
Ruby Webber
Attica
William W. Bowsher
Ruth M. Sowers
Tangier and
Kingman
Covington Socials Note Local Visits This Week
Dan Strader and wife of Kingman conducted business in Covington on Wednesday. Miss Ada Elwell of Yeddo visited Miss Blossom Board on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Dan Strader
Kingman
Covington
Ada Elwell of
Yeddo
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Wirth-Kiser
L. W. Morgan
Morgan
Drake-Dickason
Katcha Koo
Warren County Stock Show
Remster
Frazier
M. E
Tuberculosis Assn
Sues Wabash R. R
Lafayette
Central Ilinois Racing Association
Las
Walter Stuart
Paris, Ill
Claude Phillips
Fern P. Martin
Everette O. Smith
Kathryn Lowe
William L. Grubb
Ruby Newburn
Ernest C. Jenkins
Ruby M. Butts
Fithian
Dale Mahoney
Martha O. Hermling
Ill
Terre Haute
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