Mrs. Elizabeth Van Dorn 88 Pioneer Resident Dies
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Dorn age 88 of this county died Friday at her son Morris near Covington after months of illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at home conducted by Rev Bleam. Burial Mount Hope cemetery. Born Dark County Ohio Sept 18 1835. Widowed since 1913 with five sons Morris Levi Manford three survive. She leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Member of the Methodist Church at Old Sixteen. The family farmed near Covington most of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth. van Dorn
Morris
Covington
Old Cage
Rev Bleam
Mount Hope
Elizabeth Jones
Dark County
Jonathan van Dorn
Morris L
Levi W
Washougal
Wash
Manford C. van Dorn
Danville
Seizure of Danville Car and Liquor Ends in Arrests
One man held in the county jail after a seizure last Thursday night of a motor car in Covington. Two men had arrived from Danville. twelve quarts of Gordon gin and a gun were found. One man arrested near Evans cafe, the other fled through the back door. The car belonged to J L English of Danville, a prohibition officer. English says Trimby borrowed it but denied liquor transport knowledge. The car had been reported stolen from English four weeks earlier and later found south of Attica abandoned by alleged booze runners. Sheriff Sanger recovered the car and returned it to its owner.
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Covington
Danville
Evans Cafe
Lyons and
Shaff
Gordon
J. L. English
West
Madison St
Ill
Secret Service Prohibition
English
Trimby
Attica
Sanger
Fountain County Sunday School Convention in Veedersburg
The Fountain County Sunday School convention meets October 23 1923 at First United Brethren church Veedersburg with programs across morning afternoon and evening. Wayne G Miller E T Albertson O R Mason and Rev H A Lashbrook lead devotions lectures and music. officers to be elected. all Sunday School workers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethren Church
Veedersburg
H. A. Lashbrook
Wayne G. Miller
M. RE. Church
E. T. Albertson
A. F. House
D. Minick
KE. T. Albertson
Orchestra
Christ In Church
O. R. Mason
W. E. Brock
Fountain County
W. B. Cartwright
Clyde Young See’y Treas
Surprise party marks Mrs. Bilsland’s 62nd birthday
Mrs. Ben Bilsland received a noon surprise at her Fourth street home as friends and relatives brought baskets of foods. The gathering honored her 62nd birthday with attendees including Roy and Knapp Bilsland families, Johnk, Van Dorn, Nebeker, and others from Corydon and Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bilsland
Roy Smith
Knapper Bilsland
Fred Johnk
William Bilsland
Sam van Dorn
James Everly
Freeman Bilsland
Coryington
Emma Nebeker
Leahernell
Baby
Danville
Tenois
Bodine and Frankinbarger Couple Wed in Crawfordsville
Max Bodine son of Mr and Mrs Jess Bodine and Miss Lora Frankinbarger daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Frankinbarger both Southeast of Covington were married by Rev W R Howard in Crawfordsville. They later visited Indianapolis and Ladoga before returning home to begin housekeeping on the J C Conover farm south of Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Bodine
Jess Bodine
Lora Frankinbarger
Tom Frankinbarger
Covington
Crawfordsville
W. R. Howard
Indianapolis
Ladoga
J. 3
Conover Farm
Lynton and Miss Martin Wed at Newport
Arch Lynton a young farmer south of the city and Miss Anna Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin south of Covington were married at Newport September 26 Their home will be at the Heath farm south of Covington where they host friends.
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Arch Lynton
Anna Martin
Arter 25th Anniversary Celebrated At Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Arter celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. William Helgars and family of Mellott, Mrs. Manzella Miller, Miss Vessie Arter, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Coleman and two sons of Newtown, Mr. and Mrs. Lowel Jones and daughters of Stone Bluff, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Arter of Hoopeston Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore Arter
S. A. Moore
William Helgars
Mellott
Manzella Miller
Vessie Arter
F. H. Coleman
Newtown
Lowel Jones
Stone Bluff
A. M. Arter
Hoopeston
Ill
Ira Boggs Injured In Fall From Building
Ira Boggs of Veedersburg was injured about the back in a fall from a building. He was taken to Lake View hospital for treatment last Thursday and will remain there for a month or more undergoing care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boggs
Veedersburg
Lake View Hospital
McClerg Stores Change Hands to Mrs. Daniel Bowers
The Wednesday agreement closes the sale as Mrs. Daniel Bowers becomes proprietress of the W McClerg stores. Her takeover follows months of negotiations and marks a new era for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bowers
W McClerg
Bowling Club Opens Season in Covington
Covington bowling club opened its season Tuesday night with refreshed alleys and a re finished and resurfaced room in ideal condition for winter. The quarters are in fine shape and players anticipate a season of clean wholesome sport.
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Covington
Sale of Household Goods in Covington by Claude B. Philpott
Claude B. Philpott will sell at public auction on his Covington premises one block east of Square on Saturday forenoon at 10 oclock October 20. The sale includes household goods some office fixtures and a Remington typewriter. A Brinkerhoff player piano bought new two months ago for 550 dollars will be sold for cash from Claypool Music Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude B. Philpott
Covington
Remington
Brinkerhoff
Claypool Music Co
Will Assist Pastor Miss Jones Joins Local Church
Miss Jones of Indianapolis has been employed by Rev Kern as assistant to his pastorate here and will begin work next Sunday. She comes highly recommended.
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Miss Jones
Indianapolis
Kern
William Russell in Alias the Night Wind at LYRIC
William Russell stars in Alias the Night Wind at the LYRIC Theatre this Saturday. The performance promises a dramatic thriller with a stylish period setting and suspenseful twists.
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William Russell
Night Wind
Ed C. Toner enters Indiana governor race
Edward C. Toner of Anderson announced his candidacy as a Republican for governor ahead of the May primary. Editor of the Anderson Herald he is linked to the Roosevelt wing of Indiana Republicans and pledges to uphold the party platform for tax and utility reforms, public utility scrutiny, Blue Sky law amendment, and strong law enforcement. He says he is a free agent, not a clique candidate, aiming to serve the commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Toner
Anderson
Indiana
Toner
Commonwealth
Dora Hardin Hosts Family in Honor of Pennsylvania Guests
Mrs. Dora Hardin entertained her children and their families last Thursday night to honor her brother S. H. Kister and wife and daughter from Pennsylvania. Attendees included O. H. Harden family Tolono Ill O J Harden Broadlands Ill BE J Harden Fithian Ill Barkman Davis Barkman Fairmount Servies Danville Ill F R Harden and families. Kisler family returned home Friday.
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Dora Hardin
S. H. Kister
Pennsylvania
O. H. Harden
Tolono
Ill
O. J. Harden
Broadlands
BE. J. Harden
Fithian
Barkman
Barkman, Mr. and Mrs. E. Davis
C. Barkman
Fairmount
F. E. Servies
Danville
F. R. Harden
Ma. Kisler
William Glover Celebrates 86th Birthday With Honored Guests
William Glover near Covington celebrated his 86th birthday Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Orla Manlove, Mr and Mrs Frank Manlove, Mr and Mrs Sam Ward and families, Neal Ward and family, Stanley Graham and family, Fran Graham and family, Johnny Glover, Ray Ward of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Bert Ward of Hedrick, Mr and Mrs Will Shaffer, Lard Shaffer, Lloyd Shaffer and families of Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glover
Orla Manlove
Frank Manlove
Sam Ward
Neal Ward
Stanley Graham
Fran Graham
Johnny Glover
Covington
Ray Ward
Chicago
Bert Ward
Hedrick
Will Shaffer
Lard Shaffer
Lloyd Shaffer and
Attica
Mrs Gardner and Miss Brant Guests of Hillsboro Family
Mrs Mary Gardner and Miss Mary Brant were weekend guests of Wm Brant and family in Hillsboro, sharing time with relatives and enjoying local hospitality.
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Mary Gardner
Mary Brant
Wm. Brant
Hillsboro
Chicken Supper Draws Community at Chamber
The Ladies of the Christian church plan a chicken supper at the Chamber of Commerce building on Thursday evening October 25. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs H E Bodine Passes Away After Illness
Elizabeth Martin Bodine wife of County Clerk H E Bodine died at home after a six week illness at age 25 She leaves husband two sons ages 8 and six weeks her parents Dr and Mrs E J Martin of the city and several Martin siblings Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Thursday conducted by Dr Fox former pastor in Geneseo with interment at Mt Hope A longer notice will follow next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martin-Bodine
H. E. Bodine
Robert
E. J. Martin
City
Dewey Boggs
Danville
Ill
Rudolph Martin
Shelbyville
James Martin
Covington
Musetta
Catherine
Edwin Martin
Bodine
Covington High School
Newtown
Fox
Geneseo
Martin
Fast Liberty Street
Mt. Hope
Big Street Fair and Carnival Planned for Veedersburg
Veedersburg business men announce a four day street fair and carnival next week with over $2,000 spent to entertain visitors. Eight free attractions daily plus numerous shows and amusements, plus a product show, echoing the era of Charley Berry, father of the "Daddy of Them All."
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Veedersburg
Charley Berry
Birthday Surprise For Mr Walter Huffer At Home
Mrs. Walter Huffer organized a noon surprise party for her husband turning 68. About sixty neighbors and friends brought baskets and enjoyed a feast and music. Walter received a leather rocker as a gift and guests from Covington Rossville Scranton Scranton Crawfordsville Hoopeston Danville and Indianapolis attended.
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Walter Huffer
Ben Bilsland
Lela
R. B. Kern
Cora Smith
John Rogers
Sam VanDorn
V. Welch
Mont L. Crain
James Everley
Helen Smith
Nannie Grady
Covington
Will Christie
Rossville
Ill
Mary Evans
Scranton
Penn
D. S. Sprankle
Montezuma
Webb Sprankle
Indianapolis
Mary Ellen Lease
Crawfordsville
N. A. Bash and Son
Hoopeston, AL
Thornton Beymer
Fountain
Elmer Bash
Danville
Tlinois
Fountain Warren Bankers Banquet in Hillsboro
The Fountain Warren Bankers association held its first anniversary meeting at Hillsboro high school with about one hundred attendees. A four course banquet followed in orange and black decor, featuring remarks by officials from Indiana and local bankers. Officers elected were Bert Flenvre president O S Clark vice president Marvin H Cook secretary and Joan A Ritenour treasurer. Next meeting set for Veedersburg in January.
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Hillsboro
Fountain-Warren Bankers’ Association
Methodist Church
Singing of
America
W. W. Layton
Covington
O. R. Mason
Thurman W. Long
Hillsboro State Bank
Williamsport
H. C. Wysong
Olive Foxworthy
Thomas D. Barr
C. S. Clark
Attica
Lawton
Bert Flenvre
O. S. Clark
Marvin H. Cook
Joan A. Ritenour
Veedersbure
Quarters and Equipment Bid for Covington Post Office
The government advertises bids due October 27, 1923, to Post Office Inspector C. P. Sneer in Indianapolis for furnishing suitable post office quarters at Covington with all necessary equipment including a vault or safe. The specs require 1600 square feet with light, water, heat and toilet facilities. Leases offered for five or ten years.
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Post Office
C. P. Sneer
Indianapolis
Covington
Big Type Poland China Hog Sale in Indiana
A sale of 50 Big Type Poland China hogs at John S. Reed's residence five miles east of Covington on Dixie Highway in Veedersburg Indiana. The lot includes 36 sons and gifts and 14 males and starts at 12 39 Saturday October 20.
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Covington
Dixie Highway
John
Veedersburg
Ind
Mrs Elizabeth Baker Celebrates 88th Birthday
Elizabeth Baker marked her eighty eighth birthday with a quiet family dinner due to health concerns. The celebration coincided with her son Nathan's birthday and recalls her husband George C. Bakers death fourteen years earlier at age eighty seven.
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Elizabeth Baker
Nathan
George C. Baker
Letting Men Outimpacts Winter Work in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn shops released eight men on Tuesday and locals say fifty more could follow soon. The move threatens winter employment for boys as farm work is largely unavailable.
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Oak Lawn
Teachers at Indianapolis Attend State Association
City and county teachers are in Indianapolis for the State Teachers Association gathering. All schools have been dismissed for the occasion during the last three days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Teachers’ Association
Another boy born at Lake View hospital
A fine son was born to Mr and Mrs R B Kern at Lake View hospital early yesterday morning. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.
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R. B. Kern
Lake View Hospital
Jack Holt in The Gr im Comedian Tonight
The Grim Comedian play featuring Jack Holt presents a Thursday performance with LYRIC venue listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Holt
Grim Comedian
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Fountain County Sunday School Convention
Bodine-Frankinbarger
Lynton
McClerg
Bowling Club
ED C. Toner
Charles “Buck” Jones
Shirley Mason
June Elvidge and
Alan Hale
Warren Bankers
Association
Hillsboro High School
Covington Post Office
Poland
China
Republican
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