Wigwag signal to guard dangerous Rover's Crossing
The Covington road and Peoria Eastern rail line crossing, three fourths of a mile west of the city, will be protected by a wigwag signal and bell in daytime and a flash light and bell at night. The crossing has caused numerous deaths and injuries in the past decade, including a triple tragedy about a year ago. The wigwag system uses two small axles on a pole connected to the rails and power, with bells in the same circuit. Daytime operation starts as the train reaches the quarter mile point, moving the arms and ringing the bell until the train clears. At night a flashing white and red light accompanies the bell.
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Rover
Covington Road
Board of Safety
Death of Mrs Margaret Ferling in this city
Mrs. Margaret Ferling died at her home after a long illness. Born in Ohio March 7, 1836, she came to the county early and lived in this vicinity for years. She was the daughter of Zachariah and Mary Jane Ferguson and is survived by her husband Henry Ferling and an adopted daughter Mrs. Chas York of Hammond. Also surviving are two of her brothers, David Ferguson of this city, and Hon. Charles M. Meeker of Imperial Nebraska.
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Margaret Ferling
Ohio
Covington
Zachariah
Mary Jane Ferguson
David Ferguson
This City
Charles M. Meeker
Imperial
Nebraska
Henry Ferling
Chas. York
Hammond
Funeral Held for Beloved Baptist Member at White's Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by Rev Harmon of the Baptist church for a long time member aged 84 years 6 months 6 days. She was laid to rest in the family lot at White's Cemetery inWest Wabash Township.
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Harmon
The
Baptist Church
Aterment
White’s Cemetery
West Wabash Township
Merchants distribute prizes to Covington customers
The Progressive Merchants of Covington gave six cash prizes of 25 and 50 dollars to customers Saturday afternoon. Winners include Everett Coffing for $50 and Mrs. D. E. Wilson, Chas. Bantz, Harry Starkey, Mabel Milikan, and a boy who urged Harry Clem to claim the final $25 prize. Col. A. G. Madden announced results and David Pavy family plan to move to Crawfordsville.
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Covington
Shawnee Township
Everett Coffing
D. E. Wilson
Chas. Bantz
Shawnee
Harry Starkey
Cates
Mabel Milikan
Harry Clem
Foster
Col
A. G. Madden
Purnell Addresses Veedersburg Crowd On Home Ground
Congressman Fred S. Purnell spoke to about five hundred residents from the park pavilion in Veedersburg Sunday afternoon. His nonpartisan talk mirrored his Redpath Chautauqua platform and urged stabilizing the nation’s economy, returning to core American principles, and expelling agitators to uplift the country.
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Fred Purnell
Park Pavilion
North West
Redpath
Europe
America
Attica Post Hosts Wrestling Match at Chautauqua Pavilion
The Attica Post of the American Legion stages a wrestling event at the Chautauqua Pavilion in Attica on Monday evening September 20. Tickets are on sale for a contest promised to deliver spirit and training and an evening of tense excitement.
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Attica
Divorce cases loom large in September term
Review of cases shows a large number of divorce filings, signaling national unrest impacting moral and home life. The article notes that many cases are divorce suits, reflecting wider social concerns during the term.
Divorce Suits Highlight Domestic Tensions and Cruelty Claims
The notice outlines two divorce petitions. Lewis D Brooks seeks an absolute divorce from Artie B Brooks claiming cruel and inhuman treatment and child custody issues. Anna E Philpott files for divorce from William P Philpott citing non support jealousy and temper.
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Lu Haarvy Gin
Lviv
Lewis D. Brooks
Artie B. Brooks
Lewis
Artie
Anna E. Philpott
L. C. Marshall
William P. Philpott
Quilt raffle raises over $100 at Covington fair
The Tri Kappi ladies of Covington sold a fine quilt at the fair to support charitable purposes. The prize went to Miss Ruth Hoag of Shawnee township, with proceeds exceeding $100 from the needle art exhibit.
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Covington
Ruth Hoag
Shawiee Township
Covington Boy Emmett F. Allen Given Military Honors
Emmett F. Allen, World War veteran, drowned Saturday. His body was laid to rest Tuesday at Lindenwood Cemetery after Masonic services at the Scottish Rite. Attendees included Sethega and Grand Army of the Republic veterans, the United Spanish War veterans, and World War veterans, with Ft. Wayne Post 47 American Legion in charge. Command by Lieuts. Gaskill and Bartell, chaplain Rev. A J Folsom, color bearer D L Beaker. Firing squad members named. taps by Ralph Capp. Mr Allen died from heart rankec.
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Emmett F. Allen
Lindenwood Cemerty
Sethe Ga
Grand “Army ‘of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans
Ft. Wayne Post No. 47
American Legion
Robert J. Gaskill
Robert B. Bartell
Rev
A. J. Folsom
Plymouth Congregations Church
D. L. Beaker
Robert Kelly
R. Vegaleus
Arnold Spiegel
Harry Schwartz
Koenig
Trumpter Ralph Capp
Mr. Allen
City School Opens After Long Summer Vacation
City public schools started Monday September 13 with unusually high enrollment, especially in the high school. A broad course of study is offered including English Algebra Geometry French Latin U S History Civics Botany General Science Physics Writing Shorthand Typing Music Art Manual Training Domestic Science and more with special instruction in music art manual training and domestic science. Teachers for the year are listed.
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U. S
Tragedy at Lake Leaves Young Man Dead in Vacation Party
Emmett F. Allen, 27, of Covington Indiana, employed at General Electric, died after being swept into the water during a lake outing with companions including Paul Williams and Louise Kramer. He served in the signal corps in war, was an Elk, a Mason, and American Legion member. He is survived by his widow Adelia Kramer and his mother Mrs. Cora Allen. The party consisted of Alfred Kramer and wives, and other locals. The body was found near 2082 Frary avenue. Continuation noted in Ft. Wayne Daily News-Sentinel.
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Signal Corps
Elks’ Lodge
American Legion
Covington
Ind
Adelia Kramer
Cora Allen
Ft. Wayne
A New Kern at the Parsonage
A seven and a half pound girl was born to Rev. R. B. Kern and wife Tuesday night at about 10 o clock. Mrs. Kern is at Lakeview hospital for recovery from an earlier admission. The family and friends are pleased with the healthy arrival and welfare.
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R. B. Kern
School Faculty and Students Listed Alphabetically
Alma B Rogers teaches History and English while Emilie Zobel covers English and History. Alta Mary Foster handles Latin and French. Blace Smith directs Domestic Science and Mathematics. Martha Coffing oversees Music and Art. Agnes Meehan is Eighth Grade. Charles E Belles is Principal of Seventh Grade. Ruth McComas is Sixth Grade with Louise Yerkes Fifth Grade. Fionia Bender Fourth Grade. Ruth Elmore Third Grade. Mabel Millikan Second Grade. Bernice Carpenter and Ada Nenette Lemp are First Grade.
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Emilie Zobel
Alta Mary Foster
Blace Smith
Martha Coffing
Agnes Meehan
Charles E. Belles
Prin
Ruth McComas
Louise Yerkes
Fionia Bender
Ruth Elmore
Mabel Millikan
Bernice Carpenter
Ada Nenette Lemp
County Officials Probe Notices in Attica Papers
The county commissioners held meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, approving spending and business. Notices required by law were published in Attica papers, but residents in Covington Veedersburg Hillsboro Kingman Wallace and Silverwood may feel left out of the process.
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Taxpayer
Attica
Covington
Veedersburg
Hillsboro
Kingman
Wallace
Silverwood
Promised Happenings End in Violent Street Altercation
The article describes Samuel Kendrick and Cal Williams in a east city conflict where Williams confronted Kendrick after finding him with Williams's wife and their daughter on the fair grounds. Williams wounded Kendrick with a knife but was restrained. Kendrick lay injured and needed stitches. No arrests reported. The piece laments corrupting influence on youth and calls for enforcement of law to protect the home.
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Samuel Kendrick
Cal Williams
Kendrick
Williams
Fair Grounds
Sam
Alabama
Bold Midnight Robbery in Clinton Stolen Goods
A daring robbery in Clinton struck Morgan's Cash Emporium early Tuesday, with about $10,000 in merchandise including 200 Hart, Shaffner & Marx suits and 35 Hoveland and Palmer coats stolen after thieves entered by a window and back door. Police suspect at least two people involved and the time of the break in is believed to be after midnight.
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Clinton
Morgan
Hart
Shaffner & Marx
Kirshbaum
Curlee
Senate Change and Peace Resolution Debate
The piece argues that only about one third of the Senate is elected every two years, making it impossible for Cox or Democrats to ratify the League of Nations with or without reservations, while a simple majority could pass a separate peace resolution, as Harding suggested with a Republican House and Senate.
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Cox
Senate
Coxo
League of Nations
Harding
House
Maine Gives 65,000 Vote Lead to Republican State Ticket
Early returns show Maine voters favoring the Republican ticket by 65 000. In Illinois Wednesday primaries Thompson forces win with Small over Oglesby for Governor and Smith over McKinley for Senator, with later returns possible to shift results.
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Maine
Ilinois
Thompson
Small
Oglesby
Smith
McKinley
Covington County Fair Impresses Despite Rain and Crowds
Thousands praised Covington fair as best in history with outstanding livestock exhibits and top race program. Rain reduced Wednesday turnout while Thursday and Friday drew large crowds, Governor Day drew speakers, and boys and girls club work highlighted the event. prize winners to be listed next week.
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Tiney
Claude Madden
Danville
Veal Bros. Show
Covington
Campbell Defeats Hallis In Veedersburg Bout
Campbell of Champaign the Illinois champion defeated Hallis of Attica in a one hour and thirty minute match at the Veedersburg Pavilion. Campbell earned two falls and was favored in the decisions. Spectators noted the bout as closely matched and a good crowd attended.
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Campbell
Champaign
Illinois
Hallis
Attica
Veedersburg
Hall
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Crawfordsville
Fred S. Purnell
Will
Nad
Wiss
City School
Alma B. Rogers
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