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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1922

Page

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Farmers Hold County Picnic at Columbia Park

The annual county picnic drew about a thousand residents to Columbia Park with Purdue funds, a Newtown led band, speeches by Congres candidates Geo. Moffett and Pred Purnell, and a departmental welcome by Purdue faculty.

Columbia Park Purdue Lafayette Ailfred Hester Newtown Hillsboro Kireman Weodersboro Covington Robert Campbell Storer Educations Instituten Rette

Reel PR Set Sy Ws Min Tear 3 Pa

Subseries for the Republican. Data en earth. looks like a fragmented note about PR, sets, and political subseries. No clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.

Arter Family Holds Reunion in Newtown Indiana

The fourth annual Arter family reunion was held at Mrs. Manzella Miller Sundsy's home in Newtown Indiana on July 30. Six siblings, children of the late Jesse Arter, attended along with many relatives from Indiana Illinois and Oklahoma. A basket dinner followed by songs readings and speeches concluded with plans for the next reunion set for July 1923 in Newtown.

Newtown Ind Arter Manzella Miller Sundsy Jesse Arter Orlenson Arter Oklahoma Adolphine Arter Whitlock Mannen Arter Cyrus Finch Durard Finch W. M. van Porn Marietta Billy and Grover Finch Hoone-ton Covirrton S. A. Moore William Helgers Billy Melott Fred Coleman Manzella Miller V+sie Arter

Services at M. E. Church Sunday August Sixth

The Rev. B. Kern is away on vacation. Rev. R. A. McCann from Indianapolis and his son in law of Dr. Wert will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning. McCann and his wife are visiting during the Wert couple’s absence and have kindly agreed to lead the service. The text remains to honor the Dr. Wert family.

BR. B. Kern Coord

Teachers Take Exams At Fountain County Saturday

County teachers gathered for an intensive examination under Supervisor Guy Waldrip at the Fountain County high school building Saturday. The event drew a large turnout from across the county as many students and teachers prepared for credit and certification opportunities.

Thee Guy Waldrip

Registration Days and Officials Announce Voter Registration Dates

Public notice outlines registration days on September Oth and adjacent weekend dates. Local boards are appointed and operate from a designated office each date. Voter returns go to the county auditor, with all registration activities a matter of public record.

Rmremer Bomiote Gop Canety

Dollar Day Sparks Strong Covington Retail Trade

Covington merchants celebrate Dollar Day with brisk sales and crowded aisles. Advertisers report lively demand, requiring up to three extra clerks to handle the rush, proving the promotion draws shoppers and boosts local trade.

Covington

Adjoining Fair Dates Listed by Counties and Cities

Clinton County Frankfort August 22 to 25 Hendrix County Danville August 22 to 25 Montgomery County Cravtondaville August 28 to September 1 N and J Fair Denville Winds August 28 to September 1 State Fair Indianapolis September 4 to 9 Covington Fair Covington September 4 to 9 Tippecanoe County Lafayette September 11 to 15

Clinton Co Frankfort Hendrix Co Danville Montgomery Co Cravtondaville N. & J. Fair Denville State Fair Indianapolis Covington Fair Covington Tippecanoe Co Lafayette

Covington Visitors Call on Local Friends Wednesday

Mr and Mrs John Thomas and son John Jr of Cleveland Ohio and Mr and Mrs G Pomeroy of West Lebanon were calling on Covington friends Wednesday evening.

John Thomas John Jr Cleveland, O G. Pomeroy West Lebanon Covington Friends

Car Turns Over Near Cayuga Injures Three

Mr and Mrs O S Jones and Mrs Anna Simmerman drove to Lodi and Cayuga last Thursday. Returning north of Cayuga at 5 pm their car turned over down an embankment when trying to avoid a collision. Mrs Jones suffered a broken collar bone and four broken ribs. The occupants were bruised and the windshield and top were damaged. The car rested bottom side up near a telephone pole which likely saved them. Mrs Jones expects a slow recovery.

O. S. Jones Anna Simmerman Lodi Cayuga

Moose Legionaires and Loyal Order Moose Picnic

The Moose Legionares and Loyal Order of Moose invite the public to Ravine Park Attica on Sunday August 6 for a joint second anniversary celebration. The day features speeches readings vocal music a National Car Coupler Band concert and free activities for children including playground games and pool wading with everything free.

Moose Legionares Ravine Park Attica Legionares Loyal Order of Moose

Death of J. W. Metsker in Kingman and Pine Village

J W Metsker aged 80 died Tuesday at 5 am at his daughter Mrs M Ford's home in Kingman. He was born in Pine Village and lived there until moving to Kingman. He is survived by daughter Mrs A M Ford and son Webb Metsker both in Kingman, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Ford home, then Pine Village church, with Rev W M Willems officiating, burial in Pine Village cemetery.

J. W. Metsker 4. M. Ford Kingman Meitsker Pine Village A. M. Ford Webb Metsker Martha Tavier Omega, Kans Lou Foster Boswell James Metsker LM. Metsker Fowler W. M. Willems

Death of Stanley Crowder at Georgetown Miner Brother Alonzo

Stanley Crowder aged Au son of Wiley and Hannah Crowder, a miner, died Wednesday at his brother Alonzo Crowder's Georgetown home. Funeral services conducted by Reverend McHartgue will be held at Cooper Chapel at 7 p.m. today, burial in Cooper cemetery. M Board Undertaker in charge.

Stanley Crowder Wiley Hannah Crowder Alonzo Crowder Georgetown Reve McHartgue Cooper Chapel Buriag Cooper Cemetery M. Board

Rebekahs Enjoy Day Trip to Rogers Park

About eighty members and friends of the Rebekah lodge at Dana spent Sunday at Rogers Park. They arrived with baskets and explored sights amusements and bathing under the guidance of local Old Fellow Manager Seliers.

Rebekah Dana Rogers Park Seliers

Announcement of Hazel Nelson and Howard Lobb Engagement

Announcement reveals the coming marriage of Miss Hazel Jessie Nelson to Mr. Howard J. Lobb. The couple plans a wedding August 12 at the home of Hazel’s brother Clarence Nelson in the city following a Saturday night weiner roast at Rogers Park.

Hazel Jessie Nelson Howard J. Lobb Rogers Park Clarence Nelson

Miss Amanda Brant Returns Home From Hillsboro Visit

Miss Amanda Brant, guest of her grandmother Mrs. Mary Gardner for ten days, returned home to Hillsboro on Thursday after her stay.

Amanda Brant Mary Gardner Hillsboro

Behold My Wife Photoplay Ends Season Concerts Likely

The notice notes the photoplay Behold My Wife starring Milton Jills and Elliott Dexter at Lyric on Tuesday. It adds that unless more funds are raised to continue the band, next Wednesday’s concert will be the season’s last, with a decision on continuation to be announced next week.

Milton Jills Elliott Dexter Lyric

Purchases Massey Barber Shop Changed Ownership

Frank Shanklin of Hoopeston closed the deal with John Masevey for the East Side barber shop. Shanklin, 35, will move to Covington with his wife and daughter after securing a house. John Masevey has been in poor health and may go to Florida.

Frank Shanklin Hoopeston John Masevey East Side Mr. Shanklin Wil Covington John Florida

Swedish Lutheran Homecoming Draws Regional Crowd

The Second Annual Home Coming of the Swedish Lutheran church of Attica was held in Ravine Park at Attica. Attendants from Benton, Warren, Tippecanoe and Fountain counties attended. Charles Borgdahl and daughter Audra and John La Tourette and families were present from Attica. Dinner from baskets was well received. Rev. Ericcson preached on Patriotism. The last Sunday of July each year is set for this gathering in the park.

Swedish Luthern Church of Attica Ravine Park Benton Warren Tippecanoe Fountain Charles Borgdahl Audra John la Tourette Ericcson

Ruby Hagly 1894 1922 Dedication of a Christian woman

Ruby Margaret Hagly born 27 1894 died July 28 1922 aged 28 years 6 days leaves husband John Hansbrough two sisters and one brother one child born to union who preceded her in death united with the Christian church loved by all passed away at her brother Wm Hagley home funeral service held Sunday night Rev R B Kern officiating choir from M E church sang burial in Long cemetery north of town

Ruby Margaret Hagly John Hansbrough Ruby Christian Church Wm. Hagley R. B. Kern M. E. Church Old Long Town

Veedersburg Chautauqua Offers Literary Treats August 9 15

Local event at Veedersburg features Jessie Roe Taylor and Mabel Stevens in impersonations, a quartet, and Bryan day with Plantation Troubadours on August 9–15. Season tickets are 1.50, single admission 0.50. Additional days promise acclaimed acts and chautauqua spirit.

Veedershure Chautauqua Jessie Roe Taylor Mabel Stevens Bryan Day Troubedours

Bodine Family Reunion Set at Wallace Bodine Farm

Bodine family for annual reunion at Wallace Bodine’s Grahams creek farm in east Wabash township on Sunday Aug 6. Piother founder William Bodine noted as family forebear.

Bodine Wallace Bodine Grahams Creek Wabash Township Piother William Bodine

Ned Grady Improves, Hopes to Return to Strength

Ned Grady is in town Thursday and reports he is improving nicely and hopes to soon be as strong as an ox.

Ned Grady Ned

Local families on visits and travels this week

Mr and Mrs L Glenn and two daughters of Champaign spend the week here as guests of C W Dice and family. Prof D E Leist and family go to Bluffton to visit his parents for a fortnight. Mr and Mrs Harry J Board and family of Danville were Sunday guests of Dr C L Myers and Mrs Wm Schma. Lou Dunlap and family and Dr Wert and wife depart for Crivitz Wis to camp for a few weeks. Charley Printy wife and son Russell of Lafayette accompany them.

Mrs. L. Glenn Champaign C. W. Dice D. E. Leist Bluffton Mr. Leist Harry J. Board Danville C .L. Myers Wm. Schma Lou Dunlap Dr. Wert Crivitz Wis Charley Printy Russell Lafayette

Giger and Wricht United in Covington Marriage

Ray Giger son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Giger and Miss Susie Wricht formerly cashier at the Leader united in marriage at the Catholic parsonage with Rev Father Moran officiating at 9 am Thursday They honeymoon and will reside in the southeastern part of the city once their new home is finished Friends offer congratulations

Ray Giger Nicholas Giger Susie Wricht Cahier Leader Covington Father Moran

Fountain County Students At Indiana University

Fountain County students account for 16 of 1768 enrolled at Indiana University summer session. Courses in law medicine and teachers training lead many students. total enrollment hits a record high with 689 in arts and sciences and 194 in graduate work. Covington residents Charles L. Belles Helen Marie Snoddy and others listed along with students from Attica Newtown Mellott and Veedersburg.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Covington Eracuate Indiana United States Alabama Arizona Idaho Iowa Illinois Kensas Kentucky Michigan Mississippi New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Washington West Virginia Brazil China Japan Canada College of Arts and Sciences Cavington and Fountain County The State University Charles L. Belles Helen Marie Snoddy Kingman Mildred Erina Brecus Helen E. Flesher Harry C. McKinsie Lutie Helen Myers Marshall Newman Charles Herold Oraheed Attica Jesse Everett England Orville Dewey Strader Newtown Ramona L. Black Thelma Belle Black Edith Pauline Dinwiddie Mellott Margaretta FF. Haas Veerdersbuye Beatrice LinBaw Paul W. Thomas

Barn Fire Near Cates Believed Caused by Match

The barn on the Ben Merryman farm near Cates caught fire on Tuesday while Merryman worked in a field nearby. A bucket brigade halted the blaze which started in a hay pile, damaged half the roof, and was covered by insurance.

Ben Merryman Cates Merryman May Field

Pleasant Surprise Picnic For Mrs Kern From T T Club

High winds and Tuesday rain caused tree and fruit damage though rain was needed locally. The T T club visited Mrs. R. B. Kern Wednesday evening with baskets for a pleasant lawn picnic supper and social hour. Uncle Henry C. Randolph visited Silver Island residents Wednesday. Watch for forthcoming remarks about him.

T. T. Club Henry C. Randolph Silver Island

Patrons To Run Old Coal Road In Indiana

Sale of the coal road of the C and E I railroad, abandoned long ago, was announced to John W. McCardle by George Barnard. Barnard, in New York, bought the line for a syndicate from Attica and other points. Chicago’s C F Brobst to operate if the sale to a citizens committee is completed. price about 250000.

Indianapolis Ind C . & E. I. Railroad Company John W. McCardle Public Service Commission George Barnard Attica C. F. Brobst Chicago Citizens’ Committee Barnard J. Shannon Nave Fred Lyons Brook Charles Starr Fowler Clem Jones Pine Village A. W. Holmes Veedersburg Scott Booe Kineman Scott Reteliff Kingman J. J. Swaim Tanner Mr. Brobst MacGuire & Cummines Tire Company Chiesco Peris Til Tire

Races Disappointing At Danville Meet At L I Fair Ground

The Danville race meet at the L I Fair Ground last Friday and Saturday drew poor attendance and financial results though many good horses ran in strong races. The public was busy and auto interests drew race fans away from the wood horse. A number from here attended.

Danville L & I. Fair Ground

Rockville Chautauqua Opens August with Noted Speakers

The Rockville Chautauqua runs August 11 to 20 featuring Hon. William Jennings Bryan and Senator Pat Hervison among more than 100 cast members. Performances include bands and choral groups with events on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings across multiple venues ending August 20.

Wiliam Jennings Bryan Pat Hervison Missis oWir Upland Marat Chanters Indianapolis Bionceut Beksr Bombay Evsvure N. M. Aldrich

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Milton Sills Mabel Julienne Scott Simme Ehld North Woods Paramount Magazine M. E Moose Legionares and Royal Order Moose J. W.metsker Dana Rebekahs Massey Sweedish Bryan Bodine Family Reunion Giger Wright AT the State University OLD Coal Road Syndicate of Men Rockville Chautauqua Dollar Twiddy’s Tire Shop Covington, Indiana
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