Corporal Joseph S. Johnson Killed in Troop Train Wreck
Attorney O P Lewis received a telegram with the news Corporal Joseph S Johnson of the Eighth Regiment band was killed in the troop train wreck near State Line Mississippi in which twenty six died and others were injured. Johnson joined the army two years ago and served as a musician in the band He was the son of the late J Roach Johnson and formerly lived in Covington He is survived by one sister Mrs Earl Marlatt now of Denver Colorado The deceased lived in Danville briefly and belonged to the Soldier's Home band. The body will be sent to Rileysburg for burial beside his parents and sister.
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O. P. Lewis
Josephs. Johnson
Eighth Regiment
United States
State Line
Miss
Corporal Johnson
Army
South
J. Roach Johnson
Covington
Earl Marlatt
Denver
Colorado
Danville
Lewis
Meridian Miss
Rileysburg
New Cases Filed in Circuit Court
The circuit court filings include Wm Renick versus Acie Mann and Orestes Inlow on debt, Gertie Abernathy versus John Aydelott et al on quiet title, Julius Loeb versus Emma Kenny on debt, and The Cates Bank versus James L Yerkes on debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Renick
Acie Mann
Orestes O. Inlow
Gertie Abernathy
John Aydelott
Julius Loeb
Emma Kenny
the Cates Bank
James L. Yerkes
Big Sale Opens at Lewalder and Clem Stock
The Lewalder and Clem stock of dry goods dress goods silks fancy goods underwear hosiery and notions will be sold at almost half price starting Saturday October 25 at 9 o clock a.m. Don t miss this chance and be on hand to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewalder and Clems Stockeef
Fisher Shipp Concert Co. Delights Covington Audience
The Matinee Musicale Lecture Course presented the Fisher Shipp Concert Co. last Monday night. The house was filled and every number was well rendered and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Shipp Concert Co
Frazier Elected To Fountain County Council Seat
The Fountain county council met in special session to fill the vacancy from James Warfield resignation. Virgil C. Frazier, a leading Cain township farmer, was presented and elected unanimously following established precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
James Warfield
Waynetown
Virgil C. Frazier
Cain Township
Conrad Baker to Enter I O O F Home at Greenfield
Conrad Baker aged about seventy will join the I O O F Home in Greenfield to spend his remaining days. A Covington laborer for forty seven years on the Bilsland farm near Covington he has long been a member of the Covington Odd Fellows lodge. He came from Germany fifty years ago and after one trip back to the fatherland plans to settle in Skinerica. Mens RusBER Boots, the fast quality made, for sale at J Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Baker
Greenfield
Mr. Baker
Covington
Germany
Bilsland
Accountants Check Books in Covington for Township Trustees
Two auditors from the Indiana State Board of Accounts visited Covington this week to review the financial records of township trustees and justices of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
Indianapolis
Covington
City Council Awards Water Main Trench Digging Contract
At the Monday light and water meetings Riley Auter won the contract to dig and refill the trench for the water main on Washington and Liberty streets at 1.774 per rod. The council cut the water main tapping charge from 2.50 to 1.00 and updated light charges for long absences to a 25 cent monthly meter fee. The old boiler at the plant will be repurposed as a culvert on 10th Street where a bridge is out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Auter
Washington
Liberty Streets
10Th Street
Miss Jessie Wells Returns From Chicago Visit
Miss Jessie Wells returned home after a month with friends in Chicago. She traveled with her Uncle William Rabb by auto, stopping in Lafayette and Logansport and visiting Judge and Mrs. Joseph M. Rabb. The trip covered 315 miles by the speedometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Wells
Chicago
William Rabb
Palatine School
Wells
Andrew ©. Wells
Mason, Mich
S. V. Wells
Jessie
Health Campaign Set for Covington Next Week
Health Week arrives in Covington with a four day State Health Board exhibit in the Harlow building from Tuesday to Friday. Speakers include Dr. W F King Dr John Owens and Dr Ada Schwitzear. Evening lectures in the high school auditorium with motion pictures. Afternoon talks at Presbyterian church and city hall. Club Day Mother’s Day and Public School Day highlights. Free admission and invitations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health
Covington
State Health Board
W. F. King
State Board
John Owens
Ada Schwitzear
Harlow
Presbyterian Church
Knowledge by Holland and the rise of advertising
Knowledge and advertising have transformed how people buy. Advertising publicizes value and raises business ethics, reducing careless spending by teaching consumers what is best and worth.
Worth Reed Buys Clem Farm in Warren County
Worth Reed purchased the Clem farm in Warren county from C V Cunningham administrator of his sister’s estate. The 106 acre property sold for 123 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Reed
Clem
Warren County
C. V. Cunningham
Mr. Reed
Missing horse feared stolen from Wallace farmer
J. D. Kellar, a prominent farmer near Wallace, reports his valuable horse missing since last Friday night. He will pay a liberal reward for information leading to recovery. The 2 year old bay horse stands 15 hands high, with a clipped foretop and clipped hair on the feet except the right hind foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellar
Wallace
Keller
Bright Bay
Longtime Hopewell resident George Johnson dies after illness
George Johnson aged 72 died October 4 1918 after a long illness. He married Mariah B Summers February 13 1862 and they shared life’s joys and troubles. Survived by wife and children Wm M Johnson Edgar C Johnson Dora E Roderick Nancy J Crigger and others. Funeral at Baptist church Hopewell October 8 conducted by C L Airhart Greencastle. Fresh Baltimore oysters on tap at Merryman's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Samuel
Elvira Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mariah B. Summers
Wm. M. Johnson
Danville
Edgar C. Johnson
Crawfordsville
Dora E. Roderick
Marshfield
Nancy J. Crigger
Foster
Baptist
C. L. Airhart
Greencastle
Leader Highlights Winter Styles In Ladies and Mens Wear
The Leader promotes latest fashions with Taylor Made suits for ladies misses and children cloaks and furs for all ages and overcoats for men and boys. Advertises popular prices and urges customers to visit to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Big Four station operator awarded $10,000 verdict
Robert M. Hunt, who ran the Big Four station from May to September, was last Monday granted a $10,000 verdict against the C. and E railway for injuries suffered as a conductor on a company train in 1912. Friends celebrate his just success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Hunt
Big Four
C. & E‘s Railway
Married Here Saturday in Hillsboro Connection
Miss Ruby Butt of Hillsboro and Clifford Bunnell of Waynetown were married Saturday in this city after visiting the county clerk and obtaining a license. The ceremony with Mayer McGeorge at 7:30 p.m. joined them as husband and wife. The bride is the Butt daughter and the groom the Bunnell son. They will reside in Waynetown.
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Ruby Butt
Hillsboro
Clifford Bunnell
Waynetown
Miss Butt
Harry Myer
Mayer McGeorge
Mr. Bunnell
Napoleon Butt
Rome Bunnell
Carwile Road Completes Largest Fountain County Project
The Carwile road from Mt. Hope cemetery to the Wabash township line is finished as Fountain county’s costliest, finest road. It features two stone layers, a three inch top, Tarvia binder, and sand, with a smooth hard surface expected to endure heavy traffic. It will remain closed until Sunday Oct 26 to allow setting. barriers gate both ends to prevent rutting during curing.
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Carwile
Fountain County
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Wabash Township
Recital by Mrs William Waller at Presbyterian Church
On Monday night October 27 at 8 o clock the pupils of Mrs William Waller will give a recital at the Presbyterian church. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waller
Presbyterian Church
Miss Lucile Wilkey Heads to Boston Conservatory
Miss Lucile Wilkey left last week for Boston to enroll in the New England Conservatory of Music, pursuing advanced study and performance training. She will join the conservatory roster and begin lessons with noted instructors.
Floyd Mitchell Acquitted After Assault Case Hearing
Floyd Mitchell son of Charles Mitchell of Cates was tried in circuit court last Saturday before Judge Schoonover on assault and battery with intent to murder. He was acquitted.
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Floyd Mitchell
Charles Mitchell
Cates
Schoonover
Mitchell
Campaign report contested on ballot appearances
A Wednesday circulated report claimed only the democratic city ticket would appear. Officials thwarted the attempt and confirmed that every citizen will have a chance to vote the citizen's ticket, which will appear on the ballot.
Methodist Church Notes Sermon On Breadth And Narrowness
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on The Breadth of Christianity and in the evening on The Narrowness of Christianity. Good music accompanies services. The public is welcome. Sunday school meets at 9 45, Junior League at 2, Epworth League at 6 00.
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Methodist Church
Epworth
Matinee Musicale October Meeting Program
The Matinee Musicale holds its October meeting on Saturday October 25 at 2 30 in the Presbyterian church parlors. Admission is 10 cents for non members. The program features Russian music with Miss Glascock Martin Dennis Hall and Mesdames Boyd Billland Board Merryman Walker Schma Dunlap performing.
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Presbyterian Church
Glascock
Martin
Dennis
Hall
Mesdames Boyd
Billland
Board
Merryman
Walker
Schma
Dunlap
Carwile Road Reopens After Ten Days' Work
Open for Traffic. The Carwile road is now open for traffic with completion ten days ago. Motorists should stay to the right if two tracks form to maintain the center grade. The public is thanked for courtesies during construction. Charles Walter, Supt.
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Carwile
Charles Walter
First Presbyterian Church Worship Schedule
Worship with preaching at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Bible school at 10. Christian Endeavor at 6.00. A cordial invitation to all not worshipping elsewhere to attend and find a church home. H. K. K. Fox Ph D Minister.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor Society
H. K K. Fox
Mathew Boyd Dead In Danville After Long County Life
Mathew Boyd 82 died at his daughter Amanda Carter's home in Danville Illinois Tuesday afternoon. A longtime county resident he owned land in lower Wabash township and farmed most of his life. He served in an Indiana regiment during the Civil War. Funeral services were Thursday at White's Chapel Cemetery Perrysville. He was born October 15 1831 during a prairie crossing near Greencastle. Surviving children are Alice Ruff Marion Clennie Cochran e South Danville Everett Boyd Cayuga and Folin Boyd Mexico.
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Mathew
G. W. Boyd
Amanda Carter
Danville
Ill
Lower Wabash Township
White’s Chapel
Perrysville
Ky Te
Greencastle
Mr. Boyd
Indiana
Alice Ruff
Marion
Clennie Cochrane
Rosedale
South Danville
Everett Boyd
Cayuga
Folin Boyd
Mexico
Ladies Dresses and Suits at J Loebs Store
New season apparel headlines with ladies dresses and men or boys suits at J Loebs Store. Shoppers urged to view latest styles and prices as inventory displays the season’s arrivals.
Moonlight illusions and ghostly fake photographs explained
Scientific American explains moonlight effects and how to fake visions or ghosts in photos. It describes double exposure, controlled lighting, and backgrounds to place a model inside a pint bottle or before a bare hearth, including steps to ensure the final print resembles the intended scene.
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Scientific American
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph S. Johnson
Frazier
Rusber
J. Loeb’s
Council Proceedings
Supt
Livengood Presiding
C. C. Wert
Holland
Baltimore
Merryman’s
Mr. Hunt
Carwile Road
Methodist Church Notes
Matinee Musicale
First Presbyterian Church
Mathew Boyd
J. .Loeb’s
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