Freight rates set by Central Freight Association expand into Illinois
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Central Freight Association rates extended from Chicago to Peoria and along the Mississippi, ending a long battle by Indiana farmers for equal freight prices. Warren Kou and Illinois farmers participated in the Chicago hearing, supporting the expansion.
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Ilinois
Central Freight Association
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hhmnais
Public Service Commission
LSE
Esa
Sears
Ena Reat
Phede
Lee
Peoria
St. Tatt
Sprineield
Misiola
Sussippi
Central Freigh Association
Hingis
Centract Preiebt
Ndiana
Ndiena Yoblie Service
Esmquasion
Varius Indias Commercial Organizations
Railroad
Thac Hearme
Warren Kou
Chicago
Jasper McNett Dies At Home In This County
Jasper McNett longtime farmer northeast of the city died at his home Wednesday night after a long illness. He was in his sixties and survived by several children including Charles in Canada and Mark in Danville with Frank at home and Bessie in Danville. He leaves seven grandchildren and siblings Elisha Tryphenia Moore and others. Funeral from the home Saturday at 2 pm with Rev J E McCloud officiating. interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper McNett
Charles
Canada
Mark
Danville
Jesse
Attica
Frank
Billa Tohnson
Aecar
Welock
J. E. McCloud
Itv
Bede Aly
Hite Wee
Williamsport Road Contractor Dies En Route Home
A long time Williamsport and Warren county road contractor, about 70, died suddenly while returning home in balmy sunshine. He spent most of his life in the area and his body had not yet arrived as funeral arrangements were being planned.
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Joseph
Hank Ile
Azysont
Southland
Tle
Williamsport
Warren County
James King
Independence
Attica
Peru
Ind
Daniel Deisch
Katherine Deisch
Charles Deisch
Detroit
McGrawsville
Fountain Warren Demiocrat
Fountain Juries Drawn for January Circuit Court
Citizens named to serve as sayles and grand jurors for the January term of Fountain circuit court include Marion Sunk Davis township Alex Grubbs Wabash M M Young Troy Orange L Palin Richland William Madigen Vanhuren Lewis Starnes Cain township with petit jurors Frank Beard Davis township B F Fairchilds Troy Samuel I Bruner Jackson Josiah Fieath Millcreek Joe Bigos Shawnee Jas Sullivan Van Buren Samuel Messner Logan David Babh Wabash John Woodrow Fulton He Fl Beck Cain Joseph Reister Richland Oscar Lis Kogan. Court convenes Monday January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayles
Fountain Circuit
Marion Sunk
Davis Township
Alex Grubbs
Wabash
M. M. Young
Troy
Orange L. Palin
Richland
William Madigen
Josiah Fieath
Millcreek
Joe Bigos
Shawnee
Jas. Sullivan
van Buren
Samuel Messner
Logan David Babh
John
Woodrow
Fulton
Beck
Cain
Joseph Reister
Oscar Lis
Kogan
Local society notes and community updates in Attica
Lady members of the G A R Williamsport circle install officers on Saturday night. Local scenes include a hospital recovery, a near fire at a home, an oyster supper surprise for the McKinzie family, arrivals of Mr and Mrs Hanson, ill health of Herbert Glover, farm sales, and auto repair price change. Several local residents travel for holidays and attend services, with funerals and illnesses noted among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhamsport
the Grand Army of the Republic
Fark Fies
Atcend
Harriet Pope
Elmer McKinzie
Fxin
McKinzie
John McKinzie
Dora and
Wilber Crane
Will McKlnzie
Earl Stacker
James Stacker
Robert Hanson
Philadelphia
Attica
Hanson
W. BP. Carmichael Co
Prof
Flanson
Will Schermerhorn
Herbert
Airs
Bert Glover
Veedersburg
Forman
Bever Business Sparks Multiple Attica Legal Actions
Amelia Robinson sues Francis M. Bever and Attica Hardware Company affiliates over a Perry Street lease. Robinson claims Bever failed to pay rent from October to December 1919, causing lease forfeiture and damage to her property. Layton, the FM Bever Company receiver, is included in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Bever
Attica
Fountain County
Bever
Amelia Robinson
J. W. Whickcar
Thomas H. McGeorge, Jr
James $. Thomas
John W. Henry
Attica Hardware Company
W. W. Layton
FM. Bever Company
Robinson
Perry Street
F. M. Bever
Simmerman Weds Miss Price in Attica
Pred J. Simmerman son of Martin Simmerman and Miss Mabel Lure Price daughter of the late Edward Price were married in Attica on December 27 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Simmerman
Martin Simmerman
Mabel Lure Price
Edward Price
Attica
Ralph Hunter Weds Miss Georgin Boers in Washington
Ralph Hunter of rural route two and Miss Georgin Boers foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Id Aian Love of near Attica were married in Washington DC on December 20. The bride begins government work in the pension department and the groom, a former Army aero service member, is now an aero service inspector. They will reside in Washington.
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Aero Service
U.S. Army
New York City
Washuioton
DL. C
Sovernment
Nadia
Poe
Washington
Noted Speaker Frank E Jaynes To Lecture At School
Under the Senior class auspices Frank I Jaynes the best lecturer east of the Rockies will speak at the school house on Wednesday January 7 1920. He covers topics such as The Legend of the hunchback a study of mental dominion The Mouse in the Cask a study of human progress. Music by the school orchestra and a high school mixed quartet will accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Jaynes
East of the Rockies
Social event honors eraduations class at Broutie home
A Wednesday watch party hosted by the eraduations class at the Broutie home on Monroe street featured music games and refreshments with seniors and juniors in attendance. Faculty sponsors, board members and several residents were present while serving was by two students. The Walsh wreck case ended with Judge Vinton awarding Walter Mathis a sum of 3500 in Lafayette after Mathis sued Wabash for 1360.
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Valacial
Mro
Res. A
Ruby Wattles
Chester Sexton
Floward Dick
John Hinninger
Lloyd Holmes
Lester Blue
Frances Welly
Ruby Niger
Florence Broadie
Olera Diggs
Gerald McCabe
Thomas Broadie
John I. Ritenour
Educator
Pratt
Stewart
William Davis
Attica
Lafayette
Vinton
Ogq
Walter Afathis
Eny
Mathis
W. McAdams
Covington Visitors and Local Business Notes
Dale Stansbury and family of Covington visited yesterday with Mrs. Stansbury’s parents Mr and Mrs Kearney Painter. Mrs William Douglass of Kickapoo bought a Stearns Knight coupe for 3450 dollars. For Sale two first class cook stores in good condition. Frank Stewart from Pine Village was here on business Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Stansbury
Covington
Frank Stewart
Pine Village
New County Agent Named for Warren County
H H Madaus, formerly assistant cashier at Williamsport State Bank, is appointed County Agent for Warren County by Purdue University. His appointment was accepted by the County Board of Education and approved by the Warren County Farmers Association. Madaus will lead agricultural extension work across the county, aiming to benefit farmers and local youth with Purdue expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Madaus
Williamsport State Bank
Madaus
Warren County
Purdue University
County Board of Education
Warren County Farmers’ Association
Agricultare Deparin
Adel
Mer
Aadacs
Une
Lolis
Gabler
Cer
Couple Weds at Lee Leave Farm Near Des Moines
Miss Liagra De Youne and Avis Dutcher wed at Mrs Lee Leave’s home on a Sunday evening. After the ceremony they traveled by train to Des Moines to visit relatives before starting housekeeping on the Lee Reed farm. Congratulations from Green HL Whe Clones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liagra de Youne
Davehier
Poe
Des Moines
Lowe
Brice
Ain
Lee
Gresnm
Fenters-Ounaicshaw Nuptials Mercied by Justice of the Peace
Miss Naami Peters-Canningham from Aides and her bridegroom were mercied in Covington on Tuesday by Justice Asa Osborn. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Oscar Bunga of Aiftlua, formerly Airs. Gue Peters of Pine Village. The groom works for the National Coupler Co. of Attica and the couple will establish a home in Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naami Peters - Canningham
Covington
Asa Osborn
Oscar Bunga
Aiftlua
Gue Perters
Pine Vilace
Okam
National Coupler Co
Attica
Miss Helen McDonald Visits Delphi Relatives
Miss Helen McDonald of St. Louis stayed with Harry Belanger and family over Sunday. She departed Tuesday to Delphi to visit other relatives. Dan Allison trustee Kent township was in the county seat Wednesday to attend township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McDonald
St. Louis
Harry Belanger
Delphi
Dan Allison
Kent Township
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Ladies of the
G. Alr
Elwood Anderson
Broadie & Anderson
Lakeview Hospital
E. B. MacDonnough
Lewis Hellwic
J. J. Hetrick
Kulls, Tesas
J. H. van Reed
Wiltemsport
Esther
Focal Bunch
Lilie Clark
Fanny Cobb
Near
Win‘iron
Los Ang
Mary Johnson
Ilase
Thomas
Kate Pratt
Lebanon
Wrather
Louise
Luette
Merle
Roseville
K. B. McDonnough
Philip Gemmer
Indianapolis
Fred
Lydia Collocot
Simmerman-Price
Ralph Hunter
Frank E. Jaynes
AZAR
Fenters-Ounaicshaw
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