Near Miss At Rogers Crossing On Dixie Highway
Custer K Alward a State University of Illinois student narrowly escaped injury when his seven passenger Premier car was struck by a freight locomotive at the Rogers crossing of the Dixie Highway and Big Four rail line west of the city. Alward suffered minor scratches and bruises and was treated by Dr Werts and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer K. Alward
Rogers Crossing
Leonard Phebus
James Morris
Me. Alward
State University of
Mr. Alward
Big Kiser-Miller Truck Overturns Near Grade
A daily Kiser-Miller transfer truck veered near the north side of the grade by the bridge over the river and toppled into the bottoms on the grade’s south side. The light load and top heavy design caused the rollover but no injuries occurred to the accompanying crew. the truck was righted and will resume service soon.
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Kiser-Miller
Danville
Coleman Arter Tie the Knot Quietly in Newport
Fred H. Coleman of Whiting married Miss Zella Fae Arter in Newport at Rev. Frank Dawson’s home on Saturday September 6. They returned to Whiting the next morning to reveal the news to relatives and friends. Coleman works for Standard Oil Co. at Whiting and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elsmere Arter of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H.coleman
Whiting
Zella Fae Arter
Newport
Mr. Coleman
Frank Dawson
Coleman
Standard Oil Co
C. C. Coleman
Judge I. E. Schoonover Ill at Covington Home
San tiago Calif district attorney Albert Schoonover rushed to his father Judge I. E. Schoonover at Covington to be at his bedside. The judge, recently returned from St Elizabeths Hospital in Danville, has shown little improvement despite hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schoonover
Santiago
Cal
Covington
I. E. Schoonover
Judge Schoonover
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Danville
Hillsboro Man Dan Shade Dies at Mellott Home
Dan Shade, a longtime Hillsboro resident aged about 70, died Saturday at 6 a.m. at the Mellott home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAlister after a three year battle with failing health. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Artie Harlan of Indianapolis, three brothers John Shade Crawfordsville Moses Shade Delevania and Madison Shade of near Hillsboro, plus four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Shade
Hillsboro
Frank McAlister
Mellott
Nage
Quaker
Artie Harlan
Indianapolis
John Shade
Crawfordsville
Moses Shade
Delavania
Madison Shade
The County Levy
The article discusses Fountain county tax projections for 1919. It notes total county valuation rising from over 17 million in 1918 to over 49 million this year, implying a likely tax increase. Current rates show county revenue at 18 cents and gravel road repair at 15 cents per $100, with 1918 rates at 44.9 cents and 13 cents respectively. taxpayers may face higher levies unless proportional reductions occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Veedersburg Civil War Veteran O L Yount Dies at 77
O L Yount, a long time Veedersburg resident and Civil War veteran, died at home after several weeks with stomach cancer. He was 77. Survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Alba Lanen and Mrs Coherence Cranmore and two sons Orville and Ordell Yount of Crawfordsville Funeral held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Yount
Veedersburg
Mr. Yount
Alba Lanen
Coherence Cranmore
Orville Yount
Ordell Yount
Crawfordsville
Church Services Resume at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
All services will be resumed at the Presbyterian church next Sunday September 14 with Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and 8 p m Morning sermon Good's Command Advance Mid week meeting Thursday 8 p m Business all officers should be present J F Kiskaddon Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Good
J. F. Kiskaddon
Fountain County Sunday School Conviction Meeting Planned
The Fountain County Sunday School Association schedules the annual convocation at Covington on Wednesday September 1 24 3919 at the Methodist church. W Hobart Hill of the Indiana Sunday School Association and Gary L Cook of the Indiana Christian Church lead the program with sessions morning afternoon and night. A parade is planned at 430 PM and music plans are in progress with a complete program to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County Sunday School Association
Covington
Methodist
Huge Pike
W. Hobart Hill
Young People’s Division
Indiana ‘Sunday School Association
Gary L. Cook
The
Christian Church
Indiana
Fountain County
Pollyanna Club Hosts Shower for Mrs. Zella Arter Coleman
Miss Hazel Richardson and Mrs. G O Manlove entertained the Pollyanna club in honor of Mrs. Zella Arter Coleman Whiting. The party featured yellow autumn decorations and a brides wishing well gift reception as Coleman prepares for her future home. The Pollyanna Club, organized in 1917, marks its fourth bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Richardson
G. O. Manlove
Pollyanna Club
Zella Arter
Coleman
Lucretia A Pool Dies After Two Week Illness in Attica
Lucretia A Pool aged 74 passed away Monday morning at her Attica home after a two weeks illness. She fell downtown August 23 and broke a hip and shoulder. She was cared for at Mrs. John Henry's home until death relieved her suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia A Pool
Attica
Miss Pool
John Henry
Hillsboro Sewing Club Social at Mrs Lentz Home
Mrs H J Lentz entertained the Covington sewing club and guests in Hillsboro on Tuesday. Ten members enjoyed social conversation and music with a splendid noon dinner and a luncheon in the evening before the return train. Attending were Mesdames Bilsland Johnk Faust Smith Ker Ost Nelson all of Covington. Mrs Hannah Snell of Danville. Miss Blossom Board of Covington. and Miss Ruth Miles of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lentz
Hillsboro
Sewing Club
Covington
Louise Bilsland
Leota Johnk
Eric Faust
Adda Smith
Beatrice Ker
Accidental Shooting Claims Fowler Teacher Miss Mayme Calloway
Miss Mayme Calloway a Fowler school teacher and daughter of David Calloway was found in front of her car on Saturday afternoon with a 22 calibre rifle after a hunting trip. Local report says she likely shot herself when handling the rifle after stopping to hunt rabbits. The bullet entered her head above the temple and she died en route to Lafayette hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Calloway
Fowler
David Calloway
Miss Calloway
Lafayette
City Council Sets Tax Levy For Next Year
City Council fixed the levy at 66 cents per $100, with 57 cents for corporation tax and 9 cents for sinking fund. Valuation rose to $2,420,085 from $891,000, while poll tax increased from 50 cents to $2.00, signaling about a 50 percent tax rise for the corporation.
Death and Wallace Family Reunion Held September 21 1919
The annual Death and Wallace families reunion will take place on the third Sunday in September the 21st 1919 under the elm tree. All welcome. M Death president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Wallace
M. Death
Will Smith and Sons Attend Covington Fair
Will Smith and three sons from Lafayette attended the Covington Fair Friday. They explored exhibits and enjoyed rides, sharing smiles as the event showcased local agriculture and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Smith
Lafayette
Covington
Lyric Adds New Wurlitzer Electric Orchestra
The Lyric installed a Wurlitzer Electric Orchestra, a modern instrument with piano violin flute pipes and drums. Patrons can enjoy the music each evening and also see the screening on the gold screen, while Mr Selers ensures patrons’ enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric
Selers
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Six Couples
The records show six marriage licenses issued to Elmer R. Morrison and Lelah Empepert James A. Harden and Hazel Streawser James Henderson and Laura Lunsford Marshall A. Newman and Winifred Ratcliff John L. Brooks and Anna Land.
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Elmer R. Morrison
Lelah Emmepert
James A. Harden
Hazel G. Streawser
James Henderson
Laura Lunsford
Marshall A. Newman
Winifred Ratcliff
John L. Brooks
Anna L. Land
Two Men Captured After Stolen Auto Near Shawnee
Gilbert Galloway of Shawnee township aided by police captured two alleged car thieves after spotting a mutilated Buick near his home Saturday afternoon. Edward Handley 20 and Ray Anderson 17, of Springfield, were arrested and turned over to Sheriff Banta. The car had been stolen from Dr. J. G. Lam of Cerro Gordo, TL.
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Gilbert Galloway
Shawnee Township
Buick
J. G. Lam
Cerro Gordo
Edward Handley
Ray Anderson
Springfield
Galloway
Shariff Banta
Evans Family Reunion Held At Evans Home
The Evans family reunion gathered about sixty to seventy members at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Evans. Guests arrived from Battle Ground Lafayette Kokomo Forrest Three Rivers Mich and included Mr and Mrs Joe Patton Charles Buzick E J Gwinn B H Largent Art Largent Rev D W Evans and William Evans. A noon dinner fed all and the day ended with happy reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Harry Evans
Joe Patton
Charles Buzick
Battle Ground
E. J. Gwinn
B. H. Largent
Lafayette
Art Largent
Kokomo
D. W. Evans
William
Forrest
David Evans
Three Rivers
Mich
Shall Our City Limits Be Changed
Covington debates disannexation as citizens push for full study before action. Supporters cite higher costs to keep extra land while opponents fear shrinking city size. Current limits described along Stone Bluff road Veedersboro road Mt Hope cemetery and near Big Fem depot.
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Covington
Stone Bluff Road
Myreen Gardner
Veedersboro Road
Mt. Hope
Big Fem
Boys and Girls Club Shine at Fountain County Fair
The Fountain County Fair showcased the Boys and Girls Club work with a crowded new pavilion and active exhibits. Warren County sent Gober with 24 pigs and four calves while other displays featured canning, sewing, poultry, cattle, and a township sale that surpassed ten thousand dollars in stock. Winners included Miss LaVerne Young for canning and Arthur Florey for the grand champion pig, with trophies awarded by local banks and breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Warren County
Aix
Gober
Floral Hall
LaVerne Young
Fulton Township
Weedersburg
Earch Township
Sherthorn Association
Mayor Madden
Danvite
Armour Swift
Campbell
Arthur Florey
Shawnes Township
John Hen
Clara Ray
Yichland
Citizens Bank
Jax Stockdale
Jackson Township
Fair Association
Mathews
Kreuck
Obituary of Daniel C. Downing of Covington Indiana
Daniel C. Downing born April 17 1841 in Logan county Ohio died September 6 1919 in Covington Indiana aged 78 years 4 months 19 days. He served as a private in the Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War wounded at Okolona Mississippi in February 1864 and discharged after 2 years 2 months of service. He married Mary E. Thornburg May 30 1867 had two sons. Wives Mary E. Thornburg died 1872 Mary A. Breest died 1875 and Eliza Dowel survived him. He lived in Homer and Fithian Illinois Cayuga Indiana before moving to Covington September 25 1918. He attended the Christian church of Cayuga and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic at Homer Illinois.
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Daniel C. Downing
Logan County
Ohio
Covington
Ind
Okalona
Miss
Mary E. Thornburg
Mary A. Breest
Eliza Dowel
Homer and
Fithian
Cayuga
Chrisitian Church
Grand Army of the Republi
Homer
Hartmans Return to Beloit After Visit
Mr and Mrs Russell Hartman finished a two week visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and returned to their Beloit Wisconsin home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hartman
Charles Brown
Beloit
Wisc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rogers
Trott & Bantz
Coleman-Arter
Lucretia A. Pool
Hillsbor
Epeehes
S. C
Kaufman
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