M. E. Conference Closes Its Work
The Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference adjourned Monday afternoon after noon with minister assignments by Bishop F D Leete. The annuity claim for next year was set at 37475 with 26458 to be raised from churches. The report listed 43 ministers 30 widows and 4 children as claimants and named trustees and college visitors. The federation plan urged a state organization and 400 for the Indiana federation.
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Northwest Indiana
F. D. Leete
A. G. Leazenby
Chili
South America
Board of Stewards
Robert L. O’hair
W. E. Carpenter
George F. Keipar
A. T. Briggs
DePauw University
Geo. F. Craig
Drew Theological Seminary
H. S. Warriner
Garrett Theological Seminary
R. S. Crowder
Illinois Woman's College
Committee On Church Federation
Indiana Federation
W. E. McKenzie
M. C
Ag. Repre
Indiana church leaders approve sales and report missionary work
The 1900s era conference grants permission to sell old church properties at Jefferson and Fontanet to fund other churches. Drake H. R. DeBra reports on the Calumet Missionary Society building community centers in North Hammond and East Chicago with plans for Indiana Harbor, Gary and Hammond. District salaries are set flat, and a detailed statistical report shows baptisms, members, churches, and parsonages with values. Appointments list numerous superintendents and ministers across Crawfordsville, Lafayette, and neighboring districts.
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M. H. Appleby
Free Mail Delivery November First for Covington
Postmaster George P. Schwin announced Covington will have free mail delivery starting November 1 1920. William Heber Hegg, oldest son of Trustee Albert Hegg, named carrier. Two daily deliveries six days a week, morning and afternoon, salary $1000 yearly.
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George P. Schwin
Covington
William Heber Hegg
Albert Hegg
Heeg
Moves Up Town James Slim Expands Grocery Stock
James Slim has rented the Mort Steely room on the west side and moved his stock of fruits vegetables and groceries from South Third street. He plans to add a large stock of groceries once the room is organized and will strive to provide provisions at the lowest possible prices.
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James Slim
Mort Steely Room
South Third Street
Jim
Fountain County Sunday School Convention in Veedersburg WV
The Fountain County Sunday School Convention met yesterday in Veedersburg West Virginia with B. Cartwright as president and M. H. Cook serving as secretary.
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County Sunday School Convention
Fountain County
Veedersburg
M. B. Cartwright
M. H. Cook
Methodist minister Rev. R. B. Kern returned to charges
Rev. R. B. Kern who served the Methodist church here and at the Bend last year was returned by the session of the Northwest Indiana. The board of trustees increased his salary for the coming year. He will hold services here and at the Bend next Sunday with special choir music and an invitation to all.
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R. B. Kern
Bend
Northwest
Indiana
Heg
Gust
Brother Kern
A Fine Son Born to Mr and Mrs Williams of Pittsburg
A six pound boy arrived last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Farrell Williams in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Grandpa Martin is elated while the two grandmothers share happiness. Mrs Martin plans to travel to Pittsburg soon to meet her new grandson and stay several weeks.
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Farrell Williams
Pittsburg
Grandpa Martin
New Music Teacher Opens Piano Class in Danville
Miss Janette Benson of Danville will conduct a piano instruction class here spending Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. She is highly recommended by Professor Kaufmann and will play with the M. E. S. S. orchestra each Sunday morning, Covington residents welcome the addition.
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Janette Benson
Danville
Clinton man killed by Terre Haute officer in home shooting
Evan Willis of Clinton was shot and killed at his home by Mike Ryan, a Terre Haute police officer, shortly after midnight. Ryan surrendered to police in Newport Monday after the fatal incident, reportedly to prevent a shooting of his wife, who was at the Wills residence. Mrs. Wills is a niece of Mrs. Ryan.
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Mike Ryan
Terre Haute
Evan Wills
Clinton
Ryan
Newport
Wills
Birthday Dinner for Dr Fetters by Theta Nu Chi Club
Theta Nu Chi club members and husbands celebrated Dr M B Fetters birthday last Friday at her home. Sixteen candles on the cake revealed the age. A chicken dinner with all the trimmings followed, with social conversation and plans for a theatre party to Tokyo. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Tom Davidson of Indianapolis.
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M. B. Fetters
Theta Nu Chi Club
Tokyo
Tom Davidson
Indianapolis
New Cases Filed with Property and Divorce Actions
Gien R Pitman sues Charles H Drake replevin. Roy E Smith et al sue Benjamin Burgin et al for quiet title. Fred A Buck sues Solomon Hartman for damages. Sarah A Holman sues William Holman for divorce. Ezra Wilten al et al sue Chas Whitaker on judgment. Eva M Mitchell sues W J Mitchell for divorce.
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Gien R. Pitman
Charles H. Drake
Roy E. Smith
Benjamin Burgin
Fred A. Buck
Solomon Hartman
Sarah A. Holman
William Holman
Ezra Wilten al
Chas. Whitaker
Eva M. Mitchell
W. J. Mitchell
Marriage Licenses Rendered in Various Illinois Counties
A list of couples from Covington Hammond Danville Hillsboro Veedersburg Williamsport Hoopeston Olney Champaign and Westville who received marriage licenses. Ages range from 18 to 40 with both spouses named for each union.
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Jesse James Fulton
Anna M. Mitchell
Covington
Charles R. Glutting
Hammond
Esther Albert
Attica
William Cadle
Alice M. Prouty
Danville
Harry M. Laird
Nettie K. Rynearson
Hillsboro
Andrew J. Hughes
Florence Dean
Danville II
Nathaniel N. Phebus
Jennie B. Isley
Veedersburg
Will Leslie Howey
Vera Q. Strain
Charles E. Solomon
Ruby Jones
Williamsport
Peter Aickner
Hoopeston
Germaine Sackx
Westville
Omer Creech
Olney
Maggie Cooper
Champaign
Ill
Harry W. Rice
Marian B. Cooper
Clarence H. Payne
Hazel Fisher
Fithian
Near East Relief Conference Oct 11 in Indianapolis
A state Near East Relief conference will be held at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis on October 11 starting at 10 a m with a luncheon. County chairmen and leaders from various walks of life are invited. State and national workers will speak at the conference and luncheon as editors of Indiana are invited to attend.
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Indianapolis
Claypool Hotel
Armenia
Indiana
John H. Holliday
Union Trust Company
Jaws FP. Goodrich
The Virgin of Stamboul at the Lyric Impresses Crowd
A large Lyric audience praised The Virgin of Stamboul shown Tuesday night noting its desert scenes orient life and engaging story. Reviews also praised Monday’s program with the animal comedy and the photo play The Last of His People with its scenery.
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Stamboul
Lyric
Desert
First frost, local appointments mark quiet week
The article notes the season's first frost on Saturday morning and lists several local appointments. Thomas I. Taylor is named administrator of the late Joseph Hays estate, and Capt. Lykins is appointed administrator de bonis non of John Esminger Meadew. Attendees include Attorney C. M. McCabe and John Davidson in Crawfordsville and Hillsboro.
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R. B. Kern
Baby
Lakeview Hospital
Thomas I. Taylor
Hillsboro
Joseph Hays
Capt. Lykins
de Bonis Non
John Esminger Meadew
C. M. McCabe
Crawfordsvile
John Davidson
Charles York
Hammond
Jesse Bogue
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Dorothy Louise
Bogue
Ada Newhouse
Lizzie Workinger
Rachel Young
Attica
Anna Mitchell
Covington
Irene Marsh
Margarette Roberts
Hortense Moore
Cap. Moore
Thos. Taggert
Sect. Colby
Political Touchdown: Candidates Visit Covington
Democratic congressman candidate Ben Lecifres along with Forest V. Reller and Charles Wildt toured Covington last Friday as part of a countywide campaign. They urged voter registration ahead of October 4 and noted cross-party voting may blur early predictions for November 2.
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Ben Lecifres
Congress
Forest V. Reller
Cherth
Charles Wildt
Tressures
Covington
Voting machine to be placed in county precincts for voter instruction
The county schedules the voting machine in each precinct to train voters before election day. The law requires access to familiarize with casting the vote, and voters who do not practice may err on election day.
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Acces
Cox to dedicate three days to Indiana campaign tour
Governor Cox will devote three days of his final campaign drive to Indiana, giving the state more attention than any other. He will be in Lafayette on October 12 evening and later speak October 18 at Delphi Logansport Peru Wabash Huntington and Fort Wayne at night.
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Cox
Indiana
Ohio
Union
Lafayette
Delphi
Logansport
Peru
Webash
Huntington
Ft Wayne
GOP Expected Landslide, Says National Chairman
Republican National Chairman Will Hays predicts a landslide for the GOP nominee as the outlook appears strongly favorable. He asserts the trend favors the party in the current race.
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Will Hays
Senator Harding to speak in Indianapolis Friday
Senator Harding will be in Indianapolis on Friday October 15 for a major speech aimed at rallying Indiana Republicans. The event promises strong turnout as supporters seek guidance and momentum for the party.
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Harding
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fountain County Gears Up For Campaign Speakers
After registration ends Fountain County will host top speakers from both parties. County chairmen expect several of the state’s best voices to visit, with preparations underway for campaign events.
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Fountain County
Home Coming and Basket Dinner at West Liberty Church
Community event announced for October 17 at West Liberty church. A basket dinner follows a home coming gathering organized by the committee.
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West Liberty Church
Improve Your Digestion with Simple Daily Habits
The ad urges people with weak digestion to eat sparingly of meats and wait at least five hours between meals. It recommends drinking ample water and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. The claim promises improved digestion after following these steps.
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Chamberlain
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