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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1923

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Covington Boys Turn Bandits In Quick Cold Case

Levis Vickers 21 and Glen Clark 17 of this area robbed Hillsboro stores then fled toward Vedado. A posse from Wilkinson pursued, forcing their capture at Vedado after a panicked escape. Stolen goods were recovered. suspects confessed and identified drop sites.

Levis Vickers Glen Clark Vedado Twilisiere Stebbins Sam Sargent Hillsboro Virgil Ellis Ao Baker Byron Hesler Jewel Tinsley Yeddo Scherer Veedersburg Chas Coats Farm Aken

Robbery Confessions Link Local Theft Ring In Veedersburg

Sheriff reports confessions by Glenn Clarke and Louis Vickery tie several store burglaries to Covington youths. Clarke guided officers to Cayuga coats and a wrecked Danville car later used in Hillsboro thefts. Harry Sears detained. damage and seized items referenced. Funeral notices follow for Edward Murray with Mount Hope cemetery interment.

Fset Trat Smick Snyder Mears Snyder Barn Veedersburg Vickery Covington LeRoy Sanger Glenn Clarke Louis Vickery Stebbins Hillsboro Cayuga Sanger Bluff Hill Haun Kate Gebhart Clarke Mt. Hope Cemetery Danville Harry Sears Sears

State Convention of the American Legion in Michigan City

Michigan City prepares for the American Legion state convention September 10 to 12 with about ten thousand visitors. An entertainment fund of 10000 dollars is being raised, and a three day program includes a Great Industrial and military parade, naval and coast guard displays, boxing in a new arena, aquatic events, dune trips, and performances by forty bands. Invitations have been extended to Lloyd George Theodore Roosevelt General Gouraud and General Pershing. Special trains will transport members to the event.

Michigan City Ind The American Legion Rligie Rantoul Field Dunes Lloyd George England Theodore Roosevelt Gouraud Lion of the Argonne Persing

Edward Murray Long Dies After Long Illness

Edward H. Murray, 73, died Saturday afternoon at his North Fifth Street home after a long kidney illness. The obituary notes his long struggle and residence details.

Edward H. Murray North Fifth Street Mirzayw Awas Bomn

Fountain Warren Methodist Rally and Picnic

The Fountain and Warren Counties Methodists hold a rally and picnic at Attica Park on Tuesday August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers include Dr E C Wareing and Hon C O Holmes with Bishop F D Leete arranging the event and music by the Crawfordsville Quartet.

Fountain Warren Counties Attica Park E. C. Wareing Western Christian Advocate Cincinnati Ohio Bishop C. O. Holmes Gary North West Indiana F. D. Leete Crawfordsville A. G. Leazeeby

State Tax Board Expected to Raise County Levy in 1923

Auditor George McMurtrie says the State Tax Board will maintain plans to increase the county tax levy for 1923. A recent Board interview reinforces his view that the public should oppose the increase.

George McMurtrie State McMurtrie

Covington Robberies Probe Narrows to Local Youths

Report states Republican subscribers linked to crimes and anticipates more Covington boys to be implicated. Stolen merchandise from Mr Haun was recovered beneath the old Coleman school house by Frank Coleman, hidden there by the youths, per a prior account.

Covington Mr. Haun Coleman Frank Coleman

Mrs Schoonover and Mayer Complete European Trip

Mrs Helena Schoonover and her nephew Mr Charles Mayer returned this week from a Europe tour by way of New York and London. They travelled through London France Switzerland Belgium and Holland but avoided Germany due to unrest. Trip was cut short by extreme cold weather.

Helena Schoonover Charles Mayer Europe New York London Montreal Detroit France Switzerland Belgium Holland Germany

Vera McCabe Dies in Crawfordsville After Illness

Vera McCabe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCabe, died Monday at her parents home in Crawfordsville after months with tuberculosis. Born in Covington, she had lived with her parents since their move to Crawfordsville several years ago and was known in Covington circles. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.

Ann Hedges Murray Silvia Murray Landers Stone Bluff William Hardy U.S. Navy Ted Hardy Joe Barkley Lawton James Murray Hammond David Murray Clinton Bert Hughes Charles Hughes Danville Tll Mae Martin Gary Charles Murray Hoopeston William Hughes E. B. Johnson Presbyterian Church Mt. Hope Cemetery Milton Neely Charles McCabe Crawfordsville Covington

Hurt Lusader wedding ties city couple to Paris move

Miss Eleanore J Lusader third daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Lusader of this city united in marriage Sunday morning at Paris Illinois to Russell N Hurt son of William Hurt of Veedersburg. Rev Henry of the Christian church officiated and the couple will reside in Paris where Mr Hurt operates a moving picture show.

Eleanore J. Lusader A. R. Lusader Russell N. Hurt William Hurt Veedersburg Paris Henry Christian Church Mr. Hurt

Miller Tire Dixie Tire Store Ad

The Miller Tire announces Dixie Tire Store to stock any size tire for trucks or cars. Promotion highlights availability of tires for both trucks and automobiles and invites customers to visit the Dixie Tire location.

Miller Tire Dixie Tire Store

Daniel V Smith Dies Suddenly At Veedersburg Farm

Daniel V Smith died at his Veedersburg area farm home Saturday at 4 am after a heart attack. Brother Lee Smith died about 4 am Friday in Newtown. Smith was a prominent Attica and Newtown businessman active in public affairs, ran a meat market in Attica before 1910, and owned farms in Warren County near Kickapoo and Veedersburg. He married Myrtle Wilson, then Mabel McClain in 1914 or 1915, with three children from the second marriage. Funeral was at Attica Methodist Episcopal church Monday.

Dan V. Smith Veedernbure Lee Smith Dan Newtown Fountain Warren Attica John Smith Mr. Smith Warren County Kickapoo Veedersburg Myrtle Wilson Mabel McClain Efor Methodist Episcopal Church of

George Lamb Dies at Mellott

George Lamb, 58, died about 4 Sunday morning from tuberculosis after a line wreck. Survived by widow, son Harold and daughter Wandeline, two brothers Teary Lamb of Stone Bluff and Harley Lamb of Denville Michigan, three sisters Emma Edwards near Kineman Minnie Lewis Mellott Eva Bowman Wrvyandatte Michigan. Memorial services were held Tuesday at 2 oclock. Burial in Union Cemetery northwest of Mellott.

Georeze Larmb Hareld Wandeline Teary Lamb Stone Bluff Harley Lamb Denville Emma Edwards Near Kineman Minnie Lewis Mellott Eva Bowman Wrvyandatte Michigan Ofelock Union Cemetery

Mrs Mary Haas 72 Dies at Newtown

Miss Mary Haas 72 suffered a third stroke last Monday and died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of her brother-in-law Charles McClure in Newtown. She leaves brother Charles Haas of Chicago and two half sisters Mrs Webster and Mrs Bunnell of Waynetown. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Monday at Newtown Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Bear. Burial in Newtown cemetery.

Mary Haas Charles McClure Newtown Charles Haas Chicago Webster Bunnell Waynetown Bear Newtown Presbyterian Church

Bodine Family Reunion Set For August 5 At L W Bodine Home

The Bodine family and friends plan a reunion Sunday August 5 at L W Bodine home. Attendees should bring well filled baskets and arrive early to renew memories of early settlement and traditions. Entertainment for all ages and ample food are planned.

Bodine L. W. Bodine

White Wings and The North Wind's Malice Tonight

Two lyric pieces titled The North Wind's Malice and White Wings are scheduled for tonight's program. Performances feature solo and ensemble numbers with a focus on seasonal and flight themes.

Thirteen Die in Three Railroad Crossing Accidents

Thirteen people were killed when a fast passenger train hit a car near Liggett Indiana and nine died in a separate collision near Terre Haute. In Highland a motor car crash killed four more as the day’s grade crossing tragedies mounted to 35 nationwide.

St. Louis Verve Heute Hiehlind Ligcett Terre Haute Bostwicks Danville Raymond Thomason United States

Tri Kappa Benefit Dance at Rogers Park

The Tri Kappa Sorority hosts a benefit dance at Rogers Park on Monday evening August 6 to support the Children's Milk Fund. The event invites broad attendance and notes the usual admission fee.

Tri Kappa Sorority Rogers Park Auerst

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Covington Boys Rob Cayuga Fountain County J. J. Wilson Covington and the Bend R. B. Kern Newton Salem Ia. J. Obrect Kingman William Bleam Armstrong H. D. Bollinger Otterbein Pence Judyville Locus Grove Hedrick V. V. Hackley Pine Village Rainesville J. L. Murr West Lebanon State Line Elm Grove J. E. Dean Williamsport Israel Hatton State Convention Edward Murray Long Fountain-Warren Ravine Park FISK U.S Cooper Cord West Side Square Covington, Ind Vera McCabe Lusader Daniel V. Smith Lee Richland Township Republican George Lamb Bodine Reunion TRI Kappa
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