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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1922

Page

8

Missionary Society Meeting Highlights Global Outreach

A Veedersburg gathering of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society on Friday April 21 featured Mrs Lambright presiding. Members heard from Rev Bham and Rev Kern on tithing and Miss Bessie Salmon shared Korea field photos. Dr Appelby and Dr Leazenby spoke on missionaries in Japan and South America, stressing the need for young workers and leaders in children's work.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Veedersburg Lambright Covington E. McCullough Bham Kern Bessie Salmon Korea Bliam R. D. Geokins Mirs B. E. Glover R. Heady Children's Department Appelby M. E Coanfordsville Jaot Pan Casa Leazenby South America

Remodeling a West Side Block into Desirable Living Rooms

Mr Wy Steely undertakes complete remodelling of the second door of his west side block, converting it into a highly desirable living space. Except for furnace heat, the apartments will be modernized in every respect, appealing for small families and single residents.

Wy Steely

Road cave in Park County slows traffic after water leak

A Sanmray DeBauw travel road near Rackport Creek Buck Park collapsed by about 16 feet due to heavy water flow. The roadway remains undercut and impassable with ongoing maintenance concerns and readings from Park County authorities.

Park Rackport

Spork Vies for County Office and Auditor Candidates Named

The excerpt praises Mr Spork as a strong character and ideal candidate for county leadership. For Auditor the field includes Ambrose Banta Mack Irvin Albert McElwee and Robert Campbell with Campbell noted as a new, unaligned candidate admired for honesty and integrity.

Ambrose Banta Mack Irvin Veedersburg Albert McElwee Robert Campbell Newtown Campbell Mr. Campbell

Re nominating H Fr Starnes as County Treasurer

The notice urges re nominating H Fr Starnes for county treasurer with no opposition since January and lauds him as a careful, conscientious official serving the people. It also lists five candidates for county recorder Amos Reath Kenneth Rusk Elmore Arter Edward Rhodes and Harley Harmon, praising all as good Republicans with distinct qualifications and urging voters to decide individually after acquainting themselves with each.

H. Fr. Starnes Starnes Amos Reath Veedersburg Kenneth Rusk Elmore Arter Covington Edward Rhodes Wabash Harley Harmon Fulton

Local County Races Highlight Veedersburg and Attica Candidates

The race lists Frank Dickey of Veedersburg and James V. McKnight as county assessor hopefuls. For sheriff, six candidates are named including Lloyd McFarren, William Collins, Roy Senor, J.C. Shelton, James Parrett, and William T. Adkins. The write up praises several veterans and local officials.

Frank Dickey Veedersburge James V. MccKnight Richland Dickey Toil van Buren People James V. McKnight Kevins Trustiee Lloyd McFarren William Collins Attica Roy Senorerd J.C. Shellon Veedersbore James Parritt Wiliam T. Adkin Covington and Troy Mr. McFarrer William Colling Senever Pahor Tate Demo Somerer Shelton Cal Shelton Covington Parrett Adkins

Sheriff Nomination Sways Local Officials

The speaker argues that careful business men should fill official posts. Mr Adkins, if nominated and elected, would make a splendid sheriff, emphasizing prudent and economical governance.

Adkins

Coroner Race Highlighted by Dr. James W. Aldridge

Dr. James W. Aldridge is the only Republican candidate for coroner. He is well qualified with an overseas background, maintains a fine local practice, appeals to young party members, and is described as a careful officer.

James’ W. Aldridge

Surveyor candidate seeks another term with no opposition

Col. W. Sent man announces his bid to succeed himself as surveyor. He has held the office for eight years and faces no challenger, with his record and tenure presented to voters.

Col. W. Sentman

Commissioner Race Looms In Two Districts

In the 1st District Edwin E. Small seeks a second term without opposition. The 2nd District features four candidates Wm. F. Howard Charles T. Yerkes C. L. Steinbaugh and Walter D. Marshall, all with strong business or farming backgrounds. The note urges careful choice based on qualifications and public service.

Edwin E. Small Wm. F. Howard East Wabash Charles T. Yerkes West Wabash C. L. Steinbaugh South Millcreek Walter D. Marshall North Millcreek Steinbaugh

County Council slate praised by local editorials

The piece lauds Hiram Jones Charles F. Lowe Elijah J. Earl and John W. Foster as capable district councilmen and backs Mont Beard William M. Ratcliff and William E. Fletcher as exemplary councilmen at large across their respective districts.

Hiram Jones Charles F. Lowe Elijah J. Earl John W. Foster Mont Beard William M. Ratcliff William E. Fletcher

Township Officers Contested Nominating Votes Soon Due

In Troy township Maurice M. Young and Harold S. Park seek trustee and Charles W. Welch for Assessor. Asa Osborn holds Justice of the Peace. In Wabash John Price is trustee and Frank Stoup Assessor. In Fulton Seth F Harmon trustee with Jos Lewis and John Osborn contending for Assessor. Other townships show varied opposition. Next Tuesday the people decide.

Troy Township Maurice M. Young Harold S. Parkman Charles W. Welch Asa Osborn Wabash John Price Frank Stoup Fulton Seth F. Harmon Jos. Lewis John&. Osborn

Don’t Be Deceived On The Old Organization Gang

A political notice warns voters against the so called new organization labeled as a different gang. It argues the opposition aims to create a party free from bossism and cliques, supporting every Republican and ticket nominee. It declares a vote for the gang idea would burden the public.

Danville Council Upgrades Cross Streets Grading

John Wheatley visited Saturday, still with the C. F. E. I. at Danville. The City Council has undertaken grading of many cross streets, described as a splendid move.

John Wheatley John The Danville

Voter guidance on precinct committeemen candidates

Voters are urged to know candidates for precinct committeemen across Jackson, Millcreek South, Van Buren, and Troy townships with claims of a fair deal and new party leadership. The piece lists Republican and Democratic contenders by precinct and notes a push for reform through specific names.

Jackson Township Millcreek van Buren Troy Township Jes. E. Bowman Millcreek South Wm. Pearly Jackson Robert L. McCord J. Harry Draper Troy Isaac T. Sellers Chas. Robb

Veedersburg Social Roundup From Local Visits And Death

Local residents report numerous Sunday visits across Covington Crawfordsville Danville and Wingate plus weekend travels to Indianapolis Muncie and Des Moines A eight pound son born to Mr and Mrs Pearl T Stuart Mrs Loris Lawton fire call ends with little damage Elliot Bowman mourns grandmother death at Wallace over 90 All in a compact social notices snapshot of Veedersburg community life.

Lucile Fishere Covington Robert Leath Attica Helen Ellis Perry Stump Danville Elliot Bowman Elwood McKee L. A. Tuggle J. M. Tuggle A. B. Cronk Ruth Margaret Indianapolis J. W. Cronk Ruby Teegarden Crawfordsville James E. Bingham Fred Glover Harry Spencer Max Dillman Joe Gilliand Waveland Gretchen Sullivan Chicago Leo Sullivan Freeman Furr Mollie Furr Wingate Paul Sutton Reymond Burk Bloomingdale A McFadden T. J. Dotton Ned Grady Cates Joe Bodine Thomas Pearl T. Stuart Mabel Duggins Russel Gerald E. A. Lambdin Hartson Morehouse Crawfordaville Gecorge van Housen Emma Martin Thomas Ansberry M. Ansberry William Grady Grace Grady West Lebanon Loris Lawton Ralph Cassidy Spencer J. W. Gookins Des Moines Iowa George Varote Muncie J. E. Ray Dorothy Tangier Wallace Bowman Paul Gossett A. D. Garrigus Roy FE. W. Kirk Frances Walter Hedrick E. E. Baker

Plants for sale trade lot cement blocks and posts

A choice lot of plants of all kinds for sale to the trade. Buy any quantity. Call Phone 194. Also cement blocks of all styles and cement posts for sale. (ii) Cc. T. PURFEERST.

T. Purfeerst

Mrs Mary Brant Visits Hillsboro Grandmother

Miss Mary Brant of Hillsboro spent the first of the week here visiting her grandmother Mrs Mary Gardner. She returned home Tuesday after noon.

Mary Brant Hillsboro Mary Gardner

Farmer Cured of Rheumatism by Liniment

A farmer near Patten Mills New York came in doubled up with rheumatism. After using Chamberlains Liniment he walked in straight as a string and paid for another bottle saying it cured him and he keeps it in the house.

C. P. Rayder Patten Mills N. Y Adv

Standard Bearers Meet at Mary Dickin son Home

The Standard Bearers met at the home of Mary and Marjory Dickin son on Wednesday April 19. Activities included a Ten Commandments roll call a devotional prayer reading and piano solo followed by a Thank Offering of 4.75 and its history. The meeting closed with a social and refreshments and plans for the next gathering at Margarette Smiths home.

Mary Marjory Dickinson Evelyn Smith Silverthorn Christ Lois Wilkey Ruhamna Clem Freda Nebeker Mildred Flora Margarette Smith

Glasses aim to correct vision and protect eyes

The article emphasizes that glasses correct defective sight improve vision and strengthen eye protection. It argues glasses provide security for eyesight and offer satisfaction far beyond their reasonable cost.

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