Water Carnival and Naval Display to Be Held at Chiaco
Preparations for the Water Carnival and Naval Display outside Chiaco run August 10 to 17 with expenses totaling 50000 for prizes and cons. The event, backed by the Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America and supported by government levels, features the 21500 William Wrigley Sr. trophy a five foot five inch silver Mercury replica. Other prizes include 5000 for Commodore Richardson Jr. International Yacht Race and 4000 Lipton cup for Columbia Yacht Club race winners.
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Chiaco
Great Lakes
Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America
William Wrigley Sr
Giovanni da Bologna
Commodore So, Richardson Jr
Sir Thomas Lipton
Visitors from Indianapolis and Rosedale Stop by
Miss Maude Williamson arrived Saturday from Indianapolis to see her sister Mrs. O V Spencer and family. J C Williams of Rosedale spent Friday visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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Maude Williamson
Indianapolis
O. V. Spencer
C. Williams
Rosedale
Wreck Injures Two in Tangier Area and Local Notes
William Millikan and Ruby Goddard escape serious harm after a rear end collision with Tom Jackson’s auto near Tangier. Goddard’s buggy wrecked. Millikan’s horse injured but all occupants lightly scratched. Auto drivers behaved as gentlemen and offered help. Also note: William Buggs’s burial at West Union cemetery after illness from green apples. Family mourns loss, having lost an older son last year. Local social notices include dinners, visits, and farming activity.
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William Millikan
Ruby Yoodees
Tangier
Tom Jackson
Kingman
Millikan
Miss Goddard
Goddard
William Buggs
West Union Cemetery
Local visitors head home after weekend calls
Mrs. Boyd Fenton formerly Miss Gertrude Hughes came from Chicago to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes. Mrs. W N Williamson returned to Indianapolis after a week with her daughter Mrs. O V Spencer and family. Miss Dorotha DeVerter returned to Crawfordsville after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. E F Livengood of near Hillsboro were guests Sunday of relatives in this vicinity.
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Boyd Fenton
Gertrude Hughes
Chicago
Illinois
John Hughes
Dorotha DeVerter
Crawfordsville
E. F. Livengood
Hillsboro
Millcreek Township Trustee Proposes 1912 Expenditures
The Trustee Henry Lawson sets the annual budget for Millcreek Township Fountain County for September 3 1912 at 221 600 total expenditures with taxes including township tax 15 cents per 100 dollars local tuition tax 25 cents per 100 dollars special school tax 50 cents per 100 dollars road tax 10 cents per 100 dollars and poor tax 2 cents per 100 dollars. Net taxable property is listed as 781 355 800 with 307 polls noted.
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Millcreek Township
Fountain County
Henry Lawson
Montgomery Homecoming Fair Promises Big Week
Secretary Ward W. McClelland reports the Crawfordsville Fair August 27 to 30 will exceed prior years with strong privileges, Hoagland Bros hippodrome acts, expanding stock exhibits, five $500 purse stakes, multiple 2:40 to 2:39 races, open class events, daily music, and improved grounds after rains. Local turnout urged for a lively annual homecoming.
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Ward W. McClelland
Crawfordsville Fair Association
Hoagland Bros.’ Hippodrome
Scouts to Turkey Run for Week-Long Outing
The Boy Scouts depart at 3 o clock Tuesday morning for a week at Turkey Run, leaving from R. V. Johnson's study at the Woody hotel to beat the daytime heat. Rev L S Saith of Green Castle preaches at the M E church next Sunday at 10 30. Mrs Lizzie Dix and her son Lewis plus Miss Gladys Tunin and Harry Gillum visit Chas Gillum family Sunday.
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Turkey Run
R. V. Johnson
Woody Hotel
Lizzie Dix
Lewis
Gladys Tunin
Harry Gillum
Chas. Gillum
Local Visitors and Travel Troubles Share Quiet Weekend
S. H. Lenover family and Fred Medaris with Mrs. Medaris visited Ollie Copeland in Danville last Sunday. A new Auburn vehicle broke down twice delaying return to Kingman. women stayed overnight while men rode home with T. M Jackson's livery. The next day the disabled car was towed for repairs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Massey and child came from Covington Tuesday to see relatives. Grace and Jean Jackson visited near Tangier with Myrtle and Cora Harvey. Mrs. Rebecca Laird of Watseka visited her brother R. B. Myers and wife. Anna Swaim of Covington visits Ruby and Fannie Sowers. Fred Swaim was a Newport visitor Sunday.
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S. H. Lenover
Fred Medaris
Danville
Ollie Copeland
Auburn
Lenover
Kingman
T. M Jackson
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Lehigh
Lehigh Cement
W. Bonebralkie
White City
Grismore
Drake
Chas. M. Hudson
Dillon
Naval Review
Grant Park
The
U. S
U. S. Revenue Cutter Service
U.S. Life Saving Service
U. S. Marines
Naval Reserves
F. I
Eastern
Ilinois
E. I. Agt
Fairview
William Bowsher
Master Ward
Charley DeBaun
Almon
Wreatha DeBaun
Maggie
Opha Milliken
Ruby Goddard
Oakley Bean
George Marks
Jennie Lindley
Mrs. Lindley
Vickery
Greene
Ras Garrard
Mort Goddard
Ruth
Mildred
Stone Bluff
Agnes Furman
Newport
Wreath
DeBaun
G. L. Cory
H. P. McCrary
Montgomery
Chas. E. Massey
Covington
Grace
Jean Jackson
Near Tangier
Myrtle
Cora Harvey
Rebecca Laird
Watseka
R. B. Myers
Anna Swaim
Missea Ruby and
Fannie Sowers
Fred Swaim
Kingman Furniture Store
Aexander
Aexander’s Grocery
C.L. Woody
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