City Schools List Teachers for Coming Year
The article lists the city schools teaching staff led by Supt. D. E. Leist and High School Principal H. H. Maurer. It notes a Saturday meeting for grade teachers at nine and a Monday 8:40 assembly, with pupils dismissed after initial books and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Leist
H. H. Maurer
Verna Glascock
Olive E. Coffeen
George C. Hutchins
Madeline Snoddy
Blanch Smith
Agnes E. Meehan
Edna G. Snyder
Jessie de Haven
Elizabeth McDonald
Ruth McComar
Ruth Ellmore
Fionia Bender
Pauline Staunton
Claire McMahon
Berniece Carpenter
Pearl Buard Myers
Leist
Prin
Hirrk Sebec
Alex Grabbs Announces China Heat Hat Sale
Alex Grabbs advertises a large hat sale on October 9 at Purfeerst Hat Shop. The event offers Fall and Winter hats showcased in the Steely Building on North Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Grabbs
Bigheland
China
Purfeerst Hat Shop
Steely Building
North Fourth Street
Burglars Hit County Clerk's Office in Warren County
Thieves entered the courthouse between Thursday night and Friday morning prying open the county clerk's office. They stole about 300 dollars in Liberty bonds and cash, with about 100 dollars in money missing. Authorities collected fingerprints but have no leads as Sheriff Stuckey Stewart examined the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Stuckey Stewart
Warren County
Danville Veteran Nelson G Nebeker Dies After Hip Fracture
Nelson Gilbert Nebeker 37 year Civil War veteran and Danville resident dies at 10 AM after a fall from his invalid chair fractured his hip. He was born September 20 1842 in Covington and moved to Danville five years ago. Survived by one child, funeral 4 PM at the M E church with Rev R L Kern. Burial at Mo Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson G. Nebeker
Nelson Gilbert Nebeker
Covington
Lucas
Abagail Nebeker
Danville
Co. C
63Rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Emma Knapper
Leslie Snell
Denvile
Minois
R. L. Kern
M. E
Hope Cemetery
Kerr & Sons Undertakers
Delmar and His Lions at the Fair
Prof Delmar presents a daily exhibition titled Delmar and His Lions in a steel cage near the starter’s stand. The show features the jungle monarchs performing tricks and a controlled feeding routine on command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Delmar
Rand
Prof
Delmar
Death of Mrs Sweringen at County Farm
Mrs Elizabeth Sweringen, 81, died at the County Farm from infirmities of old age. She came from Hillsboro where her husband died. Survived by daughter Mrs William Holycross, her husband and two grandchildren in Indianapolis. Burial likely in Hillsboro. funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sweringen
Hillsboro
William Holycross
Indianapolis
Tommyx in For Big Stakes at the Lyric
Local brief notes show Tommyx promotes a mystery romance of the range at the Lyric on Tuesday. Mrs Lena Schoonover bought a new Ford Sedan Monday from Clem Harden firm of the city. Sam Ritchey and family visit Danville relatives this week. Miss Blossom Board plans to study business in Chicago for a new line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommyx
the Lyric
Lena Schoonover
Clem & Harden
Sam Ritchey
Danville
Malinda Ritchey
Miss Blossom
Chicago
Business
Mrs Florence Mitchell dies of typhoid in Gate home
Mrs Florence Mitchell nee Tee garden aged 49 years 3 months 27 days died at home in Gate from typhoid fever Monday morning. She leaves her husband and several small children. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Wednesday from Cates A B church conducted by Rev McHargue with interment at Coal Creek. M Board undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence ‘Mitchell Nee -Teegarden
Es Mitchell
Gate
Cates A B
McHargue
Coal Creek
Attica Gets New Postmaster Earl D Robison
Congressman Purnell telegram announces Earl D Robison named postmaster at Attica succeeding F W McCoughtry whose term expired Tuesday Robison Hanna Laurence Miller were top three in examination Robison previously recommended Covington announcement pending with four applicants Farmer McMahon Elmore Arter Fred Scord and D E Sullivan who failed to enter exam in time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Purnell
Earl D. Robison
Attica
Robison
Purnell
H. E. Hannah
Laurence Miller
Covington
Farmer McMahon
Elmore Arter
Fred Scord
D. E. Sullivan
Registration Board Nominates Voters Officials by Precinct
Republican Chairman Graham and Democrat Chairman Faust filed names of registration officers for county precincts for the September 9 and October 9 registration days. The board confirmed these nominations at the September meeting. Listings cover Millcreek Fulton Wabash Cain Van Buren Troy Richland Shawnee Logan Davis and Davis townships with inspectors and clerks named for each precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Graham
Republican Party
Faust
Democrats
Board of Commissiion
J. E. Bowman
Grover Riep
Ira Bennett
Charles T. Gott
Steve Randolph
Charles F. Bacon
Freeman Foxworthy
Shawnee
Albert G. Harvey
James T. Beasley
Harry Clawson
Logan
Laurence Miler
James Collins
William Finfrock
Lance Washburn
Howard Lyon
Darry Springman
Davis
Labor Day Fest Lights Park With Large Evening Crowd
Daytime attendance was light due to heat and preparations but the evening crowds for fireworks and dance were substantial. A double admission charged at night drew a massive throng, and the management praised the event's success.
Glover Brothers Buy Glover Dry Goods Interest
W E Glover sells his stake in the Glover Dry Goods store at Veed Erzburg to brothers George and Berle Glover. He has worked with them for 15 years as business manager. Elmer will stay on with the enterprise for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Glover
Glover
Veederzburg
George
Berle Glover
Elmer
Tragedy Struck As Woman Hit By Car Near Home
The article reports Qpal Allen, a resident, struck by a passing car near her home on Sunday evening. She was dragged along the road and transported to Coalwapel where funeral rites followed. Survivors include her father Grover Allen and her younger sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qpal Allen
Miss Allen
Coal Wapel
Grover Allen
Bryad
Local Board Members Commended for Independent Action
Fragmentary remarks praise Mr Small Mr Mellott and others for acting for themselves and the people. The speaker regrets the delay by two years and suggests a different condition in the party and among the people could have existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moma
Ass. Snel ‘Smal
Mr. Mellott
The Guys in Town at Covington Canvas Theatre
The Guy Stock Co. plays to full houses with the best company yet. Thursday offers The Border Legion, Friday Dora Thorne, and Saturday Peck's Bad Boy with nightly vaudeville changes.
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Guy Stock Co
Canvas
Covington
The
Border Legion
Dora Thorne
Peck
Teachers Named for Troy Township Schools
The list of teachers selected by trustee Hegg includes Miss Ethel Vyse at McCarty, Miss Beulah Elmore at Bend, Miss Lula Nicklas at Mead, Miss Gale Smith at Browns, and Charles Denton at Lemon. Schools will open next Monday morning, Sept 7th, with cooperation among county schools for a good term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegg
Ethel Vyse
McCarty
Beulah Elmore
Bend
Lula Nicklas
Mead School
Gale Smith
Browns School
Charles Denton
Lemon School
Dice Family Reunion At Veedersburg Park
About 70 Dice family members gathered at Veedersburg park on Sunday August 27 for a dinner and afternoon program. Relatives from several states attended and plans were made to hold next year’s reunion in Rogers Park on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dice
Veedersburg
Rogers Park
Thornton and Rice Duo Start Two Week East Tour
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Cari Rice of Attica embark on a two week motor trip to the East. They plan to visit Buffalo, Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. _R. Thornton
Cari Rice
Attica
East
Montgomery County Fair Week Attendance Tie Noted
Attendees at the 1. and 1% Fair joined activities that same week at the Montgomery County Fair, marking a tied participation level across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Body of guard found along track near Crawfordsville
Ray Jolley twenty five a Big Four railroad guard was found dead beside the tracks near Crawfordsville Indiana his body severed by a freight train Cuts and bruises suggest he may have been killed or mortally wounded and placed on the track to imitate an accident He had trouble with three men prowling the Big Four bridge over Sugar Creek on Monday and Wednesday nights Jolley formerly lived in Hillsboro the family moved to Crawfordsville recently
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Ray Jolley
Big Four
Jolley
Sugar Creek
Purnell Warns Nation Faces Crisis Amid World Tensions
Attica congressman Fred S. Purnell told Noblesville Kiwanis Club the country endures its fourth greatest test since revolution, civil war, and world war. He urged the common man to uphold laws and resist Bolshevism amid rising unrest and courthouse bombings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fred S. Purnell
Attica
Congress
Ninth
Kiwanis Club
Noblesville
Parnell
Purnell
Controversy Over County Agent Hesler Election
Local reports claim six trustees filed affidavits voting against County Agent Hesler. The Board of Education, four-teen members plus the county superintendent, previously recorded a vote 5 to 7 in favor of Hesler’s election. A meeting to resolve the discrepancy is set for September 14 in the Auditor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hesler
Board of Education
Silverthorn
Logan Township
Attica School Corporation
Hesler
Board of Courty Commissioners
Picnic of Duroc Breeders at Dan C Reed Farm
Duroc breeders from Fountain county held a picnic Tuesday last week at the Dan C Reed farm in Shawnee township. Purdue professor Wiley led the afternoon program and attendees enjoyed a social and profitable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc
Fountain County
Dan C. Reed
Shawnee Township
Prof. Wiley
Purdue
The Covington Fair Opens This Week With a Wide Display
The Covington Fair arrives midweek with large crowds anticipated on Thursday and Friday. Floral Hall showcases exhibits under Mrs Williams, while the poultry and agricultural halls highlight top products and improving activity. Ford and farm-implements displays, 60 plus harness racers, band concerts, free acts, and a busy amusement area fill the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ford
Clem and Harden
T. H. McGeorge Jr., Co
Floral Hall
Co. Agt
Delmar
M. E
Charley Phobus
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John L. Glover
Creamery Company
Delmar and His Lions
Mrs. Swearingen
Allen
Eugene Reat
Car
Brest
Small
Mr. Id
Troy Township
Dice Family
the East
Tire & Battery
First Door West Filling Station
Covington, Ind
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