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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
4
A large crowd attended a homecoming and picnic at Green Save church north of Newtown on Sunday. The Covington orchestra provided music and the speakers were Dr. Kelsey of Attica and Rev. G. P. Cooper of Veedersburg. The dinner was a featured highlight of the event.
Cedric Baker of Waynetown arrived home last Thursday after several months overseas service. He is the son of Mrs Ollie Baker and spent his childhood in Covington. He appeared well and glad to be back.
West Lebanon defeated Lafayette 14 to 2 on Sunday at the local diamond. Warren’s husky aces dominated the nine inning contest as clean play lasted throughout the game.
The forty-fifth annual Battle Ground Camp meeting opens Thursday July 31 and runs to Sunday August 10. Home Missionary Day on August 1 features Mrs Daniel Steckler and Miss Carter Swartz as main speakers. Foreign Missionary Day on August 6 will have Miss Helen Hewitt of Pachuca Mexico giving the leading address.
Lloyd Ward a 19 year old son of Charles Ward was killed by a gunshot at the Jake Clark dive in Universel Clinton township last Sunday around 7 pm. A suspect named Mike fled from Bunsen police and Clinton officials. A melee erupted on arrival and tires were recovered from Pearl Mankins in Mondev Hoosier State.
A hay field incident started by a railroad engine burned about 15 bushels of oats and spread to a meadow, consuming 8 tons of hay in a stack. The blaze damaged stubby ground over a wide area. The estimated loss stands at 100 dollars. Reported by H. S. Scheid.
Advertises for twenty girls and women to start work at the new over all factory. Applicants should leave their details at W. R. Massey’s office and apply at once to be among the first workers. 35-2 A. Winer & Co.
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant physic that is easy to take and mild in effect. It notes they are highly prized by those acquainted with their good qualities and priced at a quarter.
Mrs Harden entertained the Cliosophic club at dinner Monday night. Guests included Miss Marion Griffith of Terre Haute as the guest of honor, with Misses Irene Richeson Alice Castrop Helen Peters and Ruth Adamson assisting.
Eddie Williams former Covington resident returned from fifteen months service in France. He was wounded several times and is regaining his health. He will attend the University of Wisconsin next year to prepare for a future career and is visiting his aunt Mrs Frank Baird near Attica while reconnecting with old classmates. He praises the United States as his homeland.
In a good game at Cates Sunday afternoon, Cates defeated Georgetown by 8 to 9 in nine innings. Martin Murrin Holder and Merryman of Covireton played with Georgetown beys.
Mrs Elmer Bowers and daughter Frances of Danville visited early this week. George DeMent of Chicago is the guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Von Berg north of town. Mr and Mrs T B Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs Max Miller and family of Chicago spent last week with the Von Bergs. Indian gasoline promotion at Warwicks' garage.
Ford Roadster and Ford touring car listed with prices for sale. A Chevrolet touring car also offered in good repair. Tires and tubes discontinued handling sold at 10 percent off list price while supplies last. Exclusive Covington dealers for Indian gasoline. John Warrick & Son.
An irritable disposition is blamed on indigestion. A person with good digestion is well tempered. For indigestion with constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen the stomach and promote natural bowel movements.
Prof. A G Phillips head of Purdue poultry department will visit Richland Logan Jackson Van Buren townships August 7 8 to conduct culling demonstrations at John Wilson Axel Westring David S Myers and a later undecided Van Buren location. Farmers urged to attend for practical guidance and profit. A gold medal from the American Shorthorn Breeders Association was awarded to the best Short horn steer in Covington Fair Baby Beef contest. L EB McKinzie Co Agri Agt.
Owing to their growing soda business Belles and Son druggists announce plans to add Idle Hour Rustic Rest Room and soda parlor for all ages. They promise courteous treatment.
A Dupuyer Montana hotel operator recalls using Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy four years ago with such success that he has recommended it to friends. The testimonial endorses the remedy as a great relief for stomach issues.
Last Friday at the mill in Perrysville a Fox Tarrier is described with a black spot on the side and on one ear named Bob Finder. The note asks for notification of Thomas Vyse in Covington who will pay for all trouble.
Mrs John Stephens entertained the Bachelor Girls club at her Warren county country home last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Miss Louise Taylor and Miss Mary Taylor of Toledo and Miss Lucile Ratcliff and Miss Bernice Ratcliff of Indianapolis. The afternoon passed with various amusements and light refreshments.
Ivan L. Hayden of this city, a recently returned soldier, married Mae Myers of Danville on Monday noon. Justice H. E. Brown of Danville officiated the ceremony.
A brief notice promotes use of Indian gasoline and identifies Warricks garage as the selling point.
Miss Beulah Fence of Peace spent days with Mr and Mrs David Stevenson. John Blanketship and family visited Odell for dinner. Wilbur Cartwright and Lulu Thomas attended the Baptist association in Franklin. Many neighbors hosted and visited across Veedersburg Lafayette and Tangier with families and funeral attendance noted. Ed Grubbs relatives from Chicago expected this week.
A Louisville traveling salesman recalls a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack. He paid a hotel porter to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and followed directions for a double dose. By five oclock next morning he woke well and resumed his travels.
Ford touring car of 1916 model for sale with additional good linoleum pieces listed by Albia Massey.
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