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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1923

Page

4

Roscoe Wilkey Weds Miss Virgie Miller in Long Beach

A wedding at 22 Coronado Avenue featured Miss Virgie Miller and Roscoe Wilkey in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. H O Simmons. Attendants wore colonial gowns as the couple planned a northern honeymoon and future home on Orizaba Avenue. The Bride, a USC student, is a Miller, and the Groom, from Urbana Illinois, is a DePauw and Michigan graduate and a World War I former lieutenant.

Long Beach California Roscoe Wilkey Virgie Miller Roscoe Wikey Coronado Avenue Delta Delta Delta Sorority Everett Miller Daniel Miller H. O. Simmons Trinity Methodist Church Lucille Wilkey Mary Parmley Kathryn Misner Parmley Misner Holly Lash Pasadena Helen Dressel Fullerton Mable Carrow Mendelssohn Orizaba Avenue Linna Hart Miller University of Southern California University of California, Southern Branch Cummock School of Expression E. S. Wilkey Urbana Illinois Long Beach Bar Association DePauw University University of Michigan Sigma Chi Fraternity Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity Wilkey Covington Ill

Switzer Pled Guilty In Veedersburg Drunken Driving Case

William Switzer was arrested by Night Marshal C H Scherer for driving into brick piles while intoxicated. In mayor's court he was found guilty and fined 100 dollars and sentenced to six months at the penal farm.

Veedersburg Ind William Switzer C. H. Scherer Kathleen Brown Blanch Ellen Smith Dorothy Milton Earl Douglas Indianapolis D. L. Brown Gretchen Sullivan South Bend

Cause of Appendicitis and Digestive Health Hint

A health note explains that constipation can pack the large intestine with refuse and germs, causing appendicitis when bacteria reach the appendix. It suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets to stay regular and reduce risk.

Milton Keister of Williamsport Visits Monday

Milton Keister of Williamsport was in town Monday morning for an unspecified visit, according to local observers.

Milton, Keister Williamsport

Old Settlers Meeting at Yeddo Set for August 16

The forty fifth annual old settlers meeting will be held in Pattiesons crove near Yeddo on Thursday August 16. The event features prominent speakers from historic circles, community singing led by noted masters, marital music by W S Ephlin, amusements for youth, and officers John Newman president W A Parish treasurer and W H Myers secretary.

Old Settlers Pattieson Lew Wallace James T. Johnson Dr. Lucas Voorhees Joe” Cannon C. V. Landers C. W. Fairbanks Lew Shank Capt Tugele James E. Bingham Matthews Mount Chase Purnell Thomas R. Marshall Mike Foley Dan W. Sims Albert J. Beveridge John W. Kerr Airhart John 8. Myers William Wright M. G. Baker George F. Bingham Manley Booe T. H. Booe Dan Foxworthy Dr. Myers Toll Walton W .S. Ephlin John Newman W. A. Parish W. H. Myers

Lowe Catches Bootlegger In Corydon Arrest

Wilbur Dyke admits heavy drinking and sleeping on the footboard of his Star automobile near Central Barren Morgan township. He admits six to eight pints of liquor in the car when picked up and turned to authorities. Dyke, from Indianapolis, was en route to Heth township. charged with public intoxication transporting liquor and driving intoxicated. He remained jailed at press time. Relatives live near Corydon.

William Dyke C. F. Lowe Covington Ind Republican Corydon

Old Kentuck J D Thare Family at Veedersburg Picnic

OLD KENTUCK J D Thare and family attended the picnic of the M E Sunday school at the park in Veedersburg, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Edward Nicklas took dinner Sunday, with Coke Cronkhite and family, at Sloan. Mrs Rebecca Miller of Lafayette spent last week with her nephew, Henry Campbell and family. Mr and Mrs H Thomas spent the day Sunday with Orville Keller and family, of Veedersburg. Mr and Mrs Willis Hatten returned to their home in Mt Vista, Colo., after visiting with David Thare and other relatives the past three weeks. Granville Grubbs has been walking on crutches the past week, the result of being kicked by a horse. Edward Galloway is nursing a broken arm, the result of being kicked by his Ford truck. Mr and Mrs Theodore Grubbs took dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Moffett, of Veedersburg. Miss Vergie Rovers took teacher's exam at Covington, Saturday.

J. D. Thare M. E Veedersburg Edward Nicklas Coke Cronkhite Sloan Rebecca Miller Lafayette Henry Campbell H. Thomas Orville Keller Willis Hatten Mt. Vista Colo David Thare Granville Grubbs Edward Galloway Theodore Grubbs Charles Moffett Vergie Rovers Covington

Covington K of P to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Covington lodge of the Knights of Pythias marks its 50th anniversary on Wednesday August 8. Incoming grand vice chancellor Elmer Basset will deliver an address in the afternoon. A bathing beauty contest is among the main features and all local and neighboring lodges are invited to attend.

K. of P. Lodge Covington Elmer Basset

Teachers' Institutes Dates Filed for State Counties

Dates for the Benton Fountain Montgomery and Warren institutes are August 27-31. Parke county institute runs August 13-17. Information filed with B. J. Burris state superintendent of public instruction.

B. J. Burris State Superintendent of Public Instruction Benton Fountain Montgomery Warren Parke County

Indianapolis Cattle Loan Company Forms Local Bank Network

Fountain County farmers and bankers are joining a national Agricultural Credits Bank to be formed in Indianapolis as the Indianapolis Cattle Loan Company. The statewide network will operate through the Farm Loan Bank under the Agricultural Credits Act to offer loans secured by growing livestock to Fountain County and nearby farmers. Charles Sedwick, Indianapolis livestock commissioner, is active in organizing the company and is expected to announce a county agent soon.

Fountain County National Agricultural Credits Bank Indianapolis Indianapolis Livestock Commission Indianapolis Cattle Loan Company

Black Road project in Van Buren under dispute

The George Black road in Van Buren township, blamed for irregularities after a 1920 hearing before Judge Crane, will be improved by county commissioners under a new plan. Auditor McMurtrie refuses warrants for a $7,600 tractor and grader, saying proper appropriation was not made, while Commissioner Walter Marshall also won’t sign. Litigation looms as machinery already operates on county roads amid a long fight tied to the old Newlin Wertz faction.

George Black van Buren Township Crane Crawfordsville McMurtrie Walter Marshall Newlin

Man Sues for 10000 Damages Over Daughter Lovetta

Firman Coffing files in circuit court against Everett Smith claiming 10000 damages for causing the delicate condition of his daughter Lovetta Coffig born 1906. Allegations state the mother is dead and that on May 10 192% and thereafter Smith had improper relations with Lovetta, forcing Coffing to hire a nurse and physician and causing humiliation and distress.

Firman Coffing Everett Smith Lovetta Coffig Lovetta Smith

Community Visits Highlight Quiet Wallace Sunday

Mildred and Harold McElwee hosted a Sunday dinner with Grace Holycross and Berle Brissey as repair work halted regular services. Numerous families from Veedersburg Covington and nearby areas visited, shared meals, and enjoyed a Sugar Creek picnic amid small town fellowship and weekend travel.

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Leo Sullivan Chicago James Sullivan Lottie Winer Joe Seible A. Winer Wilma Smith Harlan Gilkey Wingate Emma Martin OLD Settlers Meeting Yeddo Lowe Old Kentuck Covington K P.’S Black Road Wallace News Mildred Harold McElwee Grace Holycross Berle Brissey Clellie Drollingzer James James Cartwright Kelso Oscar McElwee James Redenbaugh Levi Redenbaugh Alfred Pryant Near Kingman Albert Lowe Beulah Collins Terre Haute Farris Starns Albert Cory Pauline Orsbourne June Weaver Paul Myers Charles Goodin Montell Puckett Kingman Sugar Creek Tom Sowers George Stanfield Near Waveland Ethel Brissey Ida McElwee Danville, Ill A. M. Basch & Son Men’s and Boys Clothing East Main Benjamin N. Vermilion Better Store Ladies & Men’s BON Ton Ready To Wear & Millinery Boorde Brothers Men’s Big Little Store West Main Cable Piano Company Musical Instruments, Etc Vermilion C. & M. Bootery Shoes Chocoate Shop Candy Thos Conron Hardware Co Cramer & Norton Economy Drug CO Economy Shoe Store Shoes and Furnishings 120 East Main Feldkamp’s Candy Gulick Drug CO Hacker’s Fair Hopkins Music House Pianos—Players—Music Harrison & Vermilion Kally G. R. Kinney Co W. C. Lane & CO P. H IKE S. Levin CO Men & Boys Clothing E. Main Mess Brothers Department Store L. C. Messmer Otto Newman Plaster Drug CO. Kodaks—Drugs—Supplies Royal Cloak CO L. A. Steel & CO Steve’s Candy Land Woodbury Book CO Danville
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