Van Martin Declares Candidacy for Sheriff
Veedersburg News reports Van Martin may run for sheriff in old Fountain County. Though the writer does not know him, whispers indicate he would be a strong card for Democrats to hold onto.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
4
Notice to Settle on Account by Yerkes and Phebus
Notice to settle all accounts in one sum from Yerkes and Phebus after disposing of entire livery stock to the city. They request settlement of the business closing debts and transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerkes & Phebus
Newtown Couple Wed After Chicken Pie Supper
Miss Helen Aydelott and Ro bert Ellis wed in Newtown M E church after a chicken pie supper on Saturday evening. Rev. W K Ingalls performed the ceremony. The couple were paraded through town to celebrate, the bride in white embroidery and the groom carried by friends. Both are noted as leading young residents of Newtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Aydelott
Robert Ellis
Newtown M. E
W. K. Ingalls
Mary Aydelott
H.C. Ellis
Newtown
Some Ball Boys from Covington to Play in Vincennes Kitty League
Covington youths Charley Brant and Sam De Haven join the Vincennes Kitty League roster with Brant set as a strong prospect in baseball. De Haven manages the Vincennes team, while Kid Arista DeHaven returns to Dayton in left field. Uncle Dick Merryman, a retired star, will aid in reorganizing a local home team with solid material for the upcoming season. Covington remains a source of good ball players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Brant
Covington
Vincennes
Young Brant
Sam DeHaven
Kid Arista DeHaven
Dayton
Dick Merryman
Paper Hanging and Wallpaper Deals Offered by Hull
Charles C. Hull advertises a fine line of wall paper samples and low prices for papering and decorating. A Presbyterian ladies exchange is announced at Buckner and Hastings jewelry store the Saturday before Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Hull
Presbyterian
Buckner & Hasting
Haster
Unclear Pairings and Ages With Names Listed
A list of names and ages appears in a fragmentary format. Pairs include Warren Ratete 187 and Dot C. Dark 17, Carl Dill 24 and Uma G. Keller 20, plus several other person pairings with ages ranging from 20s to 60s. The source provides no context or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ratete
Easter Pattern Hats at Less Than Cost at Covington
Mrs. Lottie G. Turner of Covington on 3rd street offers Easter pattern hats at less than cost in a Saturday sale on April 6. Also notes the death of Mrs. Sarah Miller in Indianapolis at 68, funeral in Hillsboro, and a monument business by C. E. Kincade with stock options. Interior improvements at J Loeb stores praised. Ost & Davis promote seed potatoes and garden seeds. Mrs. William Ratcliff of Kingman dies in Texas. husband to join funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie G. Turner
3Rd Street
Covington
Forty Eight Teachers Attend Regular Examination
Superintendent Livengood reports that 48 teachers were present at the regular monthly examination last Saturday. This unusually large turnout for the time of year highlights strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livengood
Farm for sale near Silverwood with improvements
Classified note lists a 44 acre parcel described as well improved with a six room house, good well, two orchards and fenced pastures, 44 miles south and 1 mile east of Silverwood, price 50 dollars per acre, contact John Bailey Silverwood Indiana. Also mentions Harriet Reeves moving to New Town from Fountain at age 82, grandmother of Susie Haas and mother of former county sheriff William Reeves now in Indianapolis. Leah Reeves closed her Fountain school and returned home. E. M. Board promotes cemetery monument placement before May 30 at The Home Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverwood
John Bailey
Ind
Harriet Reeves
Newtown
Fountain
Susie Haas
William Reeves
Indianapolis
Leah Reeves
Central Mississippi Floods Cause Historic Damage
Rivers in the central and western states reach record highs not seen since 1875. The Mississippi and its tributaries flood, inflicting many thousands of dollars in damage while southern states also face flood threats and levees breached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bulk Garden Seeds Sale From Ost and Davis Grocers
Bulk garden seeds offered by Ost and Davis Grocers with strong stock and low prices. Customers can buy any quantity from a reliable seed house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ost & Davis, Grocers
Illinois to Have Preferential Primary Law Passed
Illinois lawmakers in Springfield push a preferential presidential primary law, signed and set for April 9. Analysts forecast Taft sweeping the state, while Roosevelt faces strong opposition that may overwhelm his anticipated primary impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Taft
Roosevelt
Mrs Parnell Dies at 75 in Newtown Area
Mrs Minerva Parnell age 75 widow of Robert Parnell died at 4 am Monday at her home three miles north of Newtown after weeks of illness with heart trouble and other ailments. A respected longtime resident of the county, she leaves six children, four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial in Newtown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Parnell
Robert Parnell
Newtown
Commencement Exercises Set for May 3 in Hillsboro
Cain Township High School will hold its commencement on Wednesday evening May 3 at the Hillsboro Opera House. Dr. Elijah P. Brown of Indianapolis will deliver the class address with the subject How to Knock a Persimmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain Township High School
Hillsboro Opera House
Elijah P. Brown
Indianapolis
Nursery Stock for Sale by G A Law Covington Itd
Bargain sale of surplus nursery stock offered by G A Law of Covington Itd. Items available at reduced prices. Includes multiple plant stock. Contact details not provided beyond holder and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Law, Covington
Itd
Seed Potatoes Now Available In Choice Lot
Fresh supply of the best seed potatoes just arrived. Buy them now while stock lasts and get them at right prices for immediate planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ost & Davis
Grocers
Civil War Veteran Brown Dies at Fountain
Stephen R. Brown age 67 born in Johnson county died after answering the last roll call Saturday morning. He enlisted in Indianapolis in 1863 from the 17th Light Artillery serving to war’s end and was honorably discharged. Funeral at his Fountain home Tuesday at 1 oclock Rev William Glover officiating. Interment Osborn Prairie cemetery. He belonged to Fountain church joined a year ago. Survives a brother two sisters Mrs Mary Todd of Oaklanden and Mrs Kate Crafton of Stone Bluff a daughter Mrs George Helms and two grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Brown
Johnson County
Indianapolis
17Th Light Artillery
Fountain
William ‘Glover
Osborn Prairie
Brown
Fountain Church
Mary Todd
Oak Landen
Kate Crafton
Stone Bluff
George Helms
Catarrhal Fever Prevalent Among Horses
Catarrhal fever is now prevalent among the horses. This disease and distemper as well is prevented and cured by vaccination. Call on Dr. H. E. Longacre V.8. Covington Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Longacre
Covington
Ind
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Van
EnMonte Jarret
Marie Anderson
Dick Cook
Effie E. Shaf
Huvert Ellis
James E. Thomas
Ruth Ruth E. Dixon
George D Irvin
Mary A. Foley
William A. Farris
Stella Bennett
James Clawson
Stella Sheets
Sarah Miller
Samuel Edwards
Hillsboro
Old Beaver
C. E. Kincade
W. Main St
Danville
Dye & Kincade
J. Loeb’s
North Side
William Ratcliff
Kingman
Texas
Scott
E. M. Board
Audubo
Pennsylvania
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York St
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Columbus
Ohio
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Murray Street
New York
Crrv
Geo. W. Kerr & Son
Third Street
North West Corner
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John McDonald
N. E. Corner Square
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