Fountain County Sunday School Convention Meets at Methodist Church
The Fountain County Sunday School Convention gathered in the city’s Methodist church for afternoon and evening sessions with representatives from most county Sunday schools. Programs featured music, discussions on the Bible as a text book, superintendent tips, a keynote address by Mr Albertson of Indianapolis, and a closing business session and benediction.
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Fountain County
Strecker
Conkle
Newtown
Ind
Alma Rogers
Hll. Bailey
Mellett
Evening Sunday School Assembly Draws Town Delegations
The 9 30 meeting had strong township representation from Wabash Cain Newtown and Mellett with large delegations. State Assistant Burnie from Indianapolis delivered principal addresses on Have a Sunday School Program and a Successful Sunday School both well received and the gathering profitable.
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Burnie
Indianapolis
Birthday celebration for Miss Sarah Cook at home
A delightful surprise was planned and carried out on Sunday afternoon in honor of Miss Sarah Cook for her 21st birthday. The guests enjoyed music and croquet at her home with attendees including Homer Hathaway Walter Lange James Stines Fred Coffing Joe Beckelhymer Carl Crouse Fred Coleman Paul Yerkez Stephen Klimek Louie Lang Thomas Sutter Albert Sutter Lee Coleman Dewey Cook and Misses Johnne Ramsey Jessie Ramsey Clara Lange Mary Lou Coffing Leah Beckelhymer Ruth Crouse Floy Phebus Sarah Cook Maud Cook.
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Sarah Cook
Messrs
Homer Hathaway
Walter ‘Lange
James Stines
Fred Coffing
Joe Beckelhymer
Carl Crouse
Fred Coleman
Paul Yerkes
Stephen Klimek
Louie Lang
Thomas
Albert Sutter
Lee Coleman
Dewey Cook
Johnne Ramsey
Jessie
Runaway Crash Injures Mrs Eller Mitchell West of City
Mrs Eller Mitchell wife of a Warren county farmer on the Charles Lowe farm west of town suffered serious injuries when her buggy horses bolted after a steam shovel being repaired on the road. She and her daughter were thrown from the vehicle. the buggy was wrecked and the horse hurt. A miraculous escape followed with the women surviving the incident.
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Eller Mitchell
Warren County
Charles Lowe
Purdue Tank Scrap Set for September Evening
The annual Purdue Tank Scrap is scheduled for September 19 from 7 to 10 PM. Rules require rubber soled tennis shoes and no knives or similar articles. The event, though odd to outsiders, is a college life tradition for students and friends.
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Purdue
Colege
Hillsboro Pair James Neal and Nellie Blakely Wed at City Clerk Home
James Neal of Hillsboro and Miss Nellie Blakely daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Blakely were married by Justice John R Davidson at County Clerk Sanders home in the city on Wednesday evening August 27. Mrs Bailey remains cashier at the Leader as details emerge.
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James Neal
Hillsboro
Nellie Blakely
Oliver Blakely
John R. Davidson
Sanders
Bailey
Leader
Moves to New Quarters in Covington Barber Shop
Paul C. Finen, Covington's reliable barber, rents the Slattery room once used by Shuler saloon and moves in with James Marlatt. The shop now features five chairs and a combined, polished staff, promising top service in the city. Call on them in their new quarters.
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Paul C. Finen
Covington
Shuler
James Marlatt
Mr. Finen
Farmers Barn Most Common Target in Indiana Lightning Fires
A state fire marshal analysis shows losses from lightning fires in Indiana from May 15 to Sept 1 exceed 630000 dollars, with 81 percent borne by country property owners. Barns are the frequent lightning mark, and 19 percent of reports come from urban assistants while 81 percent come from township trustees covering rural districts.
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Indiana
Citizens Ticket Formed In City Campaign Move
Committees from the Republican Progressive group and City Civic League, meeting in Dr. Martins office, agreed on a Citizens’ Ticket for the city campaign and called for a Citizens’ meeting at the court room at 8 tonight to form a Citizens’ organization and adopt a platform.
Citizens Meeting Planned for Covington Campaign
A citizens meeting will be held in the Court Room on Friday evening September 12 at 8 p m. The joint committees of the Republican Progressive organization and the Civic League vote to form a Citizens Organization for the upcoming municipal campaign. O P Lewis and Homer Osborn sign as leaders.
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Republican—Progressive Organization
Civic League of
State Line Man Dead Died at his home in Kent after illness
George Black a prominent State Line citizen died at his Kent home Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Sulphur Hill cemetery.
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George Black
State Line
Kent
Sulghur Hill Cemetery
California Death Claims J O Fowler Former Veedersburg Resident
J O Fowler formerly of Veedersburg died in California Sunday morning at about 55. He leaves a wife and children and many relatives. Funeral and burial services were held in California.
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J. O. Fowler
Veedersburg
California
New Jury Commissioner Named to Succeed Late Sewell
Judge Schoonover announced the appointment of Russell C. Allen as Jury Commissioner to succeed the late Homer Sewell. The board now includes M. Herzog and Allen with County Clerk Roy Sanders as secretary by virtue of his office. The new selection is a good one.
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Schoonover
Russell C. Allen
Homer Sewell
M. Herzog
Mr. Allen
Roy Sanders
City Council Session Sees Regu lar Meeting And A Resignation
The city council met in the council chamber for a routine session Monday night. Councilman at large Laney resigned effective October 1, with no reason given. Minutes approved, including street improvement petitions and sidewalks. August treasurer's report read. bills exceed $1000. Public Safety will assist fair week policing. city boundary and fire plug issues discussed. Possible successor named from among Steely Robb or Rainier.
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Laney
Pearl, Crockett
Liberty
Washington Streets
Public Safety Committee
Fair Board
M. F. Steely
Geo Robb
Rainier of
Scheid
Larey
Reunion of 86th Indiana Regiment Held at Attica
The 86th Indiana Regiment volunteers plan a reunion in Attica on October 7 and 8. Preparations aim to make it one of the best ever. The dates coincide with the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Perrysville where the unit first engaged.
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86Th Indiana Reef
86Th Indiana Regiment
Attica
Perrysville
Morrison recommends physicians for Fountain pension board
Congressman Morrison proposes Dr. A. M. Sullivan Attica Dr. W. V. Stanfield Newtown and Dr. A. L. Spinning of this city for the Fountain county pension examiners with Spinning the Republican member. The old board included Dr. Finney Attica Drs Rowland and Spinning this city Rowland the Democrat. Morrison excludes the Progressive party from consideration.
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Morrison
Fountain County
Storms Childers Wedding Held at Danville Home
Miss Mae Childers daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Childers of Yeddo and Fred Storm son of Mr and Mrs Thos Storm of Veedersburg were married Sunday noon at J W Childers 22 Michigan Ave Danville Ill Rev George R Scroggs officiated The bridesmaid was Miss Nica Hutts best man Frank Elwell ring bearer Leroy Childers and Erma Procter played the wedding march
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Mae Childers
Lee Childers
Yeddo
Fred Storm
Thos. Storm
Veedersburg
J. W Childers
Michigan Ave
Danville
Ill
George R. Scroggs
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Nica Hutts
Frank Elwell
Leroy Childers
Erma Procter
New Migratory Bird Law Goes Into Effect October First
The Weeks McLean migratory bird law becomes active October 1, creating two hunting zones with different seasons for water fowl rail shore birds and woodcock. Spring hunting is banned and daily shooting hours are set, with bans on cranes doves and pigegos. River hunting on the Missouri Ohio and Mississippi is forbidden in November and December.
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United States Congress
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Mississippi
Coal Salesman Promises Ready Orders for Hard and Soft Coal
A coal dealer offers to take orders for both hard and soft coal in any quantities and invites customers to call with their needs. The notice emphasizes commission by phone to arrange supply.
Reputation for Truthfulness Makes Advertising Pay
A promotional piece by Holland emphasizes that truthful advertising sustains value. It argues that honest claims build merchant reputations, making ads believable and effective, and that lying in ads damages both trust and business.
Republicans Complete Organization Fusion City Meeting
Republicans and Progressives finalized a fusion city organization Friday by adopting the precinct committeemen report. Officers named unanimously include Russell Allen as Chairman L P Little as Secretary and John LaTourette as Treasurer. A seven member committee was appointed to coordinate with the One Hundred club to draft a ticket and call a meeting. Members named to the committee were W P Lewis Homer Lewsader George Boughner M F VanDorn Mark Rogers Ed Martin and Jos Miller. The group was to meet by the following Tuesday.
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Russell Allen
Chirman
L. P. Little
Sect
John LaTourette
Treas
One Hundred Club
WU. P. Lewis
Homer Lewsader
George Boughner
M. F. VanDorn
Mark Rogers
Ed. Martin
Jos. Miller
Afternoon Party Honors Mothers by Tri Kappa
Alpha Gamma chapter hosted an afternoon party for mothers at Miss Mildred Dennis home featuring a Riley program read by Mrs. A. M. DeHaven and Veron Glascock reciting lines. Mrs. Roy A. Bogars and Mrs. C. L. Myers sang. Guests made animal posters, Blossom Board winning first prize and Mrs. McComas the consolation. Luncheon for sixteen followed at five. Remember you get the news in the Republican.
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Alpha Gamma Chapter
The
Tri Kappa
Mildred Dennis
James Whitcomb Riley
A. M. DeHaven
Veron Glascock
Roy A. Bogars
C. L Myers
Miss Blossom Board
Socialist James ONeal to speak on The Workers and Politics
Former Socialist party State Secretary James ONeal will speak Thursday September 18 at 8 PM on The Workers and Politics at the NW corner public square. Everyone is invited.
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James O’neal
Socialist Party
Workers and Politics
Death of Mrs. J. W. Weldon
Mrs. J. W. Weldon a former resident of this city died at her Bellevue Ohio home early last week The body was taken to South Bend for burial Thursday A longer notice will appear next week
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J. W. Weldon
Bellevue
Ohio
South Bend
Recital Tonight by Miss Maude Martin Pupils
Pupils of Miss Maude Martin present a program at 8 o'clock this evening in the Methodist church. The lengthy recital features many good numbers and is well worth hearing, though the program was received too late to print.
Riverside Dairy Change of Ownership
James Murray sold the Riverside Dairy to James Nebeker who lives on a nearby farm and now runs the business. Murray will devote full time to farming. The dairy remains the sole dairy operation in the city and serves many customers.
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James Murray
Riverside
James Nebeker
Murray
Methodist Church Notes Theme at Services Next Sunday
The pastor's morning sermon at the M. EK. Church will be "Paul the Debtor" and the evening theme "Taking Offense at Christ." Cooler weather brings increased attendance with good music at both services. Sunday school is at 9:45 and Epworth League devotional meeting at 6:30. The public is welcome.
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M. EK
Paul
Christ
Epworth League
A Splendid Chautauqua Opens in Veedersburg
The Veedersburg chautauqua began Sunday with a free union service. Dr Jacob Meeker of St. Louis delivered a fine sermon to a large audience. Music came from the Christian church orchestra and a union choir directed by Mrs. Audrey Jones of Kingman. The program saw some changes but largely followed the schedule. Attendance was fair, not meeting the program’s hoped for turnout.
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Veedersburg
Jacob Meeker
St. Louis
Christian Church Orchestra
Audrey Jones
Kingman
Millcreek Teachers Named for Upcoming School Year
The Millcreek township school list announces Harry E. Redding as Superintendent Hazel Hawkins as Principal Adilla McCord as Assistant Principal Della McCauley for grades 7 and 8 Maye Wade for grades 5 and 6 Elsie Gray for grades 3 and 4 Mae Moxley Primary VEDDO S I Hawkins Principal Jessi Coleman Intermediate Margaret Smith Primary STEAM CORNER Fred Harvey Principal Maggie Burk Intermediate Dot Rusing Primary Harveysburg Karl Wright. Veedersburg tops Covington 7 to 6 in a Sunday game opening their series before a large crowd
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Harry E. Redding
Hazel Hawkins
Adilla McCord
Della McCauley
Maye Wade
Elsie Gray
Mae Moxley
Fred Harvey
Maggie Burk
Dot Rusing
Harveysburg
Karl Wright
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Fountain S. S
Wil B. LaBaw
Congregation Benediction
EL WK. Fox
Mr. Albertson
Wabash, Cain
North Side Square
Purdue Tank Scrap
Republican -Progressive Organization
City Civic League
Dr. Martin
Citizens
Citizens’ Organization
Citiizens
O. P. Lewis
Chia
Republican—Progressive Committee
Homer Osborn
Civic League
City Council
New Pension Board
Childers
Holland
Republican
Methodist Church Notes
Millcreek
Millcreek Township
Veddo
S. I. Hawkins
Jessi Coleman
Margaret Smith
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