Auto Races Draw Sunday Crowd at Fair Grounds
A large crowd attended the Fair Grounds auto races Sunday with ideal weather. Fourteen cars competed in five five mile events and a 20 mile final, featuring drivers from Danville Charleston East St. Louis Lafayette and more. Airoplane Motor driven by J W Weiker crashed through the west turn fence injuring the driver lightly. no serious injuries reported.
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Fair Grounds
Fred Roberts
Danville
Chevrolet
C. A. Baker
Charleston
Monroe
Joe Johnson
East St. Louis
Essex
Earl Warrick
Covington
Warrick Special
Ed Switzer
Fronty-Ford
J. A. Welker
Aeroplane Motor
W. S. Keller
Edwardsville
Roy Harris
Champaign
Rajo
Crabtree
Paris
Snow
Crawfordsville
Overland
Gungeon
Indianapolis
E. Seruck
Lafayette
Wilkinson
W. H. Barton
Hoopeston
Parton
Roberts
J. W. Weiker
Gunyon
Warrick
Switger
Ted
Johnson
E. Schuck
Fast Cars to Race at Danville in Record Dirt Track Meet
Danville Illinois hosts what promoters call the biggest central states speed event at the I I Fair Grounds on Sunday September 30. Nineteen cars return after rain halted a previous program with additions expected to push entries higher. Notable drivers include Doc Roberts Paris Joe Johnson East St Louis Fred Roberts Danville Werrick Covington Wenneston Chicago Gallivan Chanute Field Simpson Champaign Sheaff Paris Baker Charleston and other top speed maniacs. Promoters predict many laps under 30 seconds with 59 miles of racing total 100 laps 200 curves and a two o clock start.
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Central States
I. & I. Fair Grounds
Daanville
Ill
I.& I. Fair
Aged Woman Mary Ann Baker Dies in Veedersburg
Veedersburg reports the death of Mary Ann Baker 76 at her daughter Mrs. Frank Cones home in Indianapolis after a long illness. Born in North Carolina she moved to Veedersburg at age ten and remained. Widow of attorney William Baker she left two grandsons William and LaTorette. Funeral services were held at the Christian church.
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Veedersburg
Mary Ann Baker
Frank Cones
Indianapolis
Caroline
William Baker
Weayas
Eastern Star
William
LaTorette
The
Christian Church
Pastor B Kern to Remain at M E Church for Another Year
At a Monday board meeting with District Superintendent Dr Leasenby they withdrew the resignation of Pastor R B Kern and he agreed to stay another year. The board set his salary at 2000 dollars and to hire a trained assistant under his direction with duties in his absence. Friday was set to close the year’s work as the annual conference convenes in Lafayette next Tuesday.
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M. E. Church Board
Leasenby
R. B. Kern
M. E
Kern
Lafayette
Scholarship Granted to Local Student Ralph S. Little
Ralph S. Little of this city was awarded a scholarship by the Edward A. Rector Foundation of DePauw University. The grant supports a male student who excels academically while in high school.
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Ralph S. Little
Edward A. Rector
DePauw University
Local notes from Covington and vicinity fair week
Lafayette fair draws small crowds amid bad weather while coverage notes visits from towns including Covington, Veedersburg, Danville and Indianapolis. Community announcements include sales, glasses ads, postmaster appointment hints, and upcoming shows at Lyric and other venues.
Gossett Bowman Wedding Sealed in Veedersburg
Rolland C. Gossett, son of Mrs Milford Gossett of Steam Corner, wed Agnes Bowman daughter of Wallace in Veedersburg Tuesday. Rev O W McGaughty officiated. couple described as well known and highly respected.
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Rolland C. Gosett
Milford Gossett
Steam Corner
Agnes Bowman
Wallace
Veedersburg
O. W. McGaughty
Adamson and Bruns Married in Madison M E Church
Malcolm Adamson son of Mrs Callie Adamson and Miss Pearl Bruns of Madison Wis were wed in the Madison M E Church on Wednesday September 19. Adamson holds a fine job with the Burlington Nixon Lumber Co at Cottage Grove Wis and the couple will return there after a short honeymoon. Mack has many friends here offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Adamson
Callie Adamson
Miss Pearl
Bruns
Madison
Wis
M. E
Adamson
Biitingham & Nixon Lumber ,Co
Cottage Grove
Mack
Bright and Mitchell announce wedding in Terre Haute
Relatives in Covington report the marriage of James Julien Bright and Carrie Louise Mitchell in Terre Haute on Monday September 17 1923. They will reside at 3704 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis after October 18. Bright a Covington native and Advance Paint Co. executive. Mitchell a former Red Cross nurse who cared for Charles K Bright Jr of the Rainbow division.
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Covington
James Julien Bright
Carrie Louise Mitchell
Terre Haute
North
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
James Bright
Advance Paint Co
Evansville
Mss Mitchell
Red Cross
Charles K. Bright, Jr
Marriage Licenses Reported by County Clerk Bodine
The following licenses have been issued since the last report. Wayne Henderson, 23, and Oma [surname incomplete] secured a license from county clerk H E Bodine.
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H E. Bodine
Wayne Henderson
Oma
Local notices tease names and ages in Perseville roll
Fragmentary list shows individuals with ages such as Murphy 99 Cora Sorells 18 Hawkins 21 Sanders 18 Harbaugh 40 Hill 38 White 26 Sperlin Emmons 21 Thelaner gs in Perseville writing style unclear transcription lacks context.
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Femeo John “Murphy
Ania
Cora E. Sorells
Robert Hawkins
Bertha E. Sanders
John H. Harbaugh
Nellie M. Hill
Marvin H. White
Nellie L. Sperlin
Perseville
Emmons
Bertha E. Thelaner
What Can Be Made From Milk
The United States Department of Agriculture lists quantities obtainable from 100 pounds of milk testing 4 percent fat. About 4.8 pounds butter, 11 pounds Cheddar cheese, 45 fifteen ounce cans condensed milk, 12.5 pounds whole-milk powder, 8.5 pounds Swiss cheese, or 23 pounds Camembert cheese can be produced. By products vary with milk richness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Delegates Named for DAR State Convention
Richard Henry Lee chapter selects delegates and alternates to the state DAR convention to be held in Bedford October 9 through 11. Regent Mrs Gordon Ost leads with alternates Mrs Mont Board Miss Isabelle Hannah and others listed.
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Richard Henry Lee
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bedford
Gordon Ost
Mont Board
Isabelle Hannah
J. M. Adamson
Affe Hannah
Arista DeHaven
Clarence Nelson
N. G. Harlowe
J P Howard Dies at Mellott After Long Illness
Jacob P. Howard aged 72 died at his Mellott area home after four months in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital. Survived by wife Allie Slusser, three sons Fenton Herman Glenn, a daughter Mrs Clifford Crumley, two brothers Ernest and Alva. Funeral at home conducted by Rev C W McGaughey with Union Cemetery interment. Forty three robed K K K members attended and deposited a Fiery Cross. Preston Howard famed Richland Township citizen.
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Jacob P. Howard
Mellott
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Mr. Howard
Allie Slusser
Fenton
Veederburg
Herman
Crawfordville
Glenn
Clifford Crumley
Hillsboro
Ernest Howard
Ottawa
Alva Howard
Waveland
C. W. McGaughey
Union Cemetery
Aylesworth
Preston Howard
Richland Township
Hillsboro Vet Dr Graves Relocates to Wolcott Farm
Hillsboro veterinarian Dr Fred Graves sells his Hillsboro farm and moves to Wolcott to continue his veterinary practice. His relocation shifts his clinic and herd operations to the new site.
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Hillsboro
Wolcott
Fred Graves
Jutors drawn for September term of circuit court
The list includes Grand Jury members John Stucker William D Gephart Philo Wildman J W Cunningham Geo P Schwin James J Lewis and Petit Jury members Jones I Keller Everett Kay Oliver H Strader Wilbur V Cartwright Thos Carlson Berton E Page Earl Newman Hamilton Ratcliff Jacob Yerkes Thurman Long William C Bracken George T Johnson plus numerous others. Also for sale or trade four lots on Fourth Street Covington improved street contact Angie OConnor Attica Ind. (9-7-1 £)
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Circuit Court
John Stucker
William D. Gephart
Philo Wildman
J. W. Cunningham
Geo. P. Schwin
James J. Lewis
Jones I. Keller
Everett Kay
Oliver H. Strader
Wilbur V. Cartwright
Thos. Carlson
Berton E. Page
Earl Newman
Hamilton Ratcliff
Jacob Yerkes
Thurman Long
William C. Bracken
George T. Johnson
Petit Special
Joseph J. Glascock
James B. Clark
Chas. C. Campbell
Earl M. Myers
William L. Miller
Lawrence H. Fix
Beeker Brown
Ed C Brummett
Joe Starkey
Walter Huffer
Lyle Hegg
Bert Drollinger
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George Ade
America
Tom Meighan
Paramount Magazine
J. T. Redman
Homer Smith
Peoria
William Lucas
Daplington
Fred Gardner
Swayzee
Fred
Wann
Robb
Horace Dickinson
Decater
Mc MecMahons
Taylor Prather
John E
Chicago
Wann’s
Robb’s
Travis Lucas
W. H. Lucas
Niles Evans
Charles Evans
Robert Ritter
Republican
Veedersburg News
Robert
Warren County
Elm Grove
J. W.corren
Connectioa
West Side
Rossville
W. J.’ Starnes
James Taylor
Charles Lyons
Newman Anter
Ed Patton
Lakes
Govington
Big Four Bridge
John Provines
Henry Schmelig
San Antone
Texas
Sherman Lambright
Hammond
Ford
Albert
Helen VanDorn
Frances Like
Catherine Smith
Jacksonville
Til
David Plant
Goshen
J. E. Henry
J. Welsch
Ithcagd
Henry
Madge Spettie
John Spence
Emily Jones
Lanrissa Finfrock
Attica
Sam VanDorn
Bob Brewer
Perrysville
Arint
Lyric
Walter Walterman
P. W
C. C. Carpenter
W. B. Coleman
Walter Hiers
Ade
Barnum and Bailey
Niaiss
Mabel Wray
Walter Moore
Gus Jordan
Family
Kate Spence
W. B .Coleman
Mand Eva
Georeif
Spene
Nellie Ruth
Brant
Mary Gardner
Gardner
Mary Brant
L. E. Gartrell
Bloomington
J .B. Martin
C. A. Brown
Nrth 4Th Street
F.l Hunt
James Hastings
I. T. Sellers
Wm. E. B. Hilsland
Ben Bilsland
Minna DeHaven
A. E. Gamble
Kate Dice
Lele Bilsland
Amelia Willis
James Parrott
Genvieve
New Castle
Don Patten
Patten
Henry Vonberg
500 Club
Otelock
Gossett-Bowman
Adamson-Bruns
Bright
Mitchell
J. P. Howard
Fourth Street
Angie O’connor
Ind
Taylor
Lamm & Company
Albert M. Hege & Sons
Covington, Ind
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