Wabash Limited in Serious Wreck
Four people injured when Wabash passenger train No. 4 derailed at State Line last Thursday afternoon. The eastbound Continental limited left the rails after the engine tank jumped a switch, with the locomotive overturned and cars scattered. Engineer Higgins was trapped but survived with minor injuries. his son, firing for him, was hurt.
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Wabash
Continental Limited
State Line
Danville
Lafayette
Mail
Higgins
Higgens
Slusser
Williamsport
Annual Reunion of Civil War Veterans in Covington
The survivors of the 68rd regiment under Col Jim McManomys will hold their 42nd annual reunion in Covington on Thursday August 23 1928. Daughters granddaughters and lineal descendants are expected to provide eats. friends unable to attend may send food to Grand Army Hall cared for by Mrs Drusilla Ward.
Dr J P Martin to Oversee Office in Absence
Dr J P Martin will take charge of Dr E J Martin's office during the latter’s absence. This temporary arrangement designates Dr Martin to manage patient care and administrative duties until Dr E J Martin returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Martin
E. J. Martin
Dr. Martin
Covington Band Performs Two Sunday Concerts at Lodi Park
The Covington Bend will give two concerts at Lodi Park on Sunday August 18 from 3 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Lodi Park has a new playground, improved amenities, a bathing pool with clear water, and ample space for picnics and family outings attracting crowds and promising a wholesome day.
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Covington Bend
Lodi Park
Nye
Lodi
Covington
Hills Mosbarger Marriage at City Home
John C. Hills and Mrs Frances Ellen Mosbarzer were married at the home of Hills daughter Mrs May Ahring on Third street at 3 PM Sunday. Rev McGaughey officiated with witnesses Mrs Ahring and children and Mrs Lew Allen. The couple will live at the groom’s daughter’s home for an indefinite time. Both are well known and past middle age with prior marriages ended by death. Best wishes extended.
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John C. Hills
Frances Ellen Mosbarzer
May Ahring
Third Street
McGaughey
Christian Church
Ahring
Lew Allen
Lape and McClerg Wed In City Home Ceremony
Frederick Lape and Leathe McClerg were married at the bride's home about 4 p m on Wednesday. Justice John Glover officiated. The couple will live with Lape's parents for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lape
Owen
Dopy) Lape
Leathe McClerg
William McClerg
John Glover
Petrified deer horn pulled from river edge by fisherman
Blue Smith, while muscle fishing between two river borders last week, hauled up a deer horn on his hook. The horn shows a skull bone base near the brain and appears to have lain embedded in the river for many years, indicating long preservation after the deer's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Smith
Wingate Citizen Joseph Crane Dies After Long Illness
Joseph Warren Crane of Wingate, 62, died Thursday morning after months of illness. Born 1861 near Stone Bluff, he moved to Wingate and farmed locally, enjoyed sports and was a baseball enthusiast. Survived by wife Mayme Cottrell, brother J R Crane, half sisters Sallay Reed and Rachel Hawkins. Funeral Sunday at Union County cemetery east of Aylesworth.
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Joseph Warren Crane
Wingate
Stone Bluff
Mayme Cottrell
J. R. Crane
Sallay Reed
Silverwood
Rachel Hawkins
Union County
Aylesworth
Auter Family Holds Second Annual Reunion at Ravine Park
The Auter family reunion occurred on Sunday August 12 1923 at Ravine Park Attica honoring Abe Auter s 70th birthday. Attendees included many Auter relatives plus friends with a program of songs and recitations. Newman Auter was elected president and Mrs Ingold Auter secretary for 1924.
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Auter
Ravine Park
Attica
Abe Auter
Covington
Saul Auter
Julian Auter
Ingold Auter
Newman Auter
Clint Auter
Tom Auter
John Auter
Marsh Auter
John Williams
Clyde Auter
Freddie Lawson
Charles Lawson
C. W. Barr
Harley Fisher
Guy Fisher
William Fisher
Ed Cline
Dan Foster
Newton Foster
Lawrence Denklenbarger
Minerva Denklenbarger
David Mary
Charles Pitzer
Lawrence Pitzer
Earl Gaylor
Mark Biiney
Samuel Baldwin
Homer Miller
Link
Grace Jane Gaylor
Sam Baldwin
The Republican Praises Public Trust and Service
The Republican voices appreciation for reader confidence in its news coverage of the presidency and politics. It pledges steady, non sensational reporting and commitment to serving the people daily.
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Republican
Better Health for Babies at Danville Fair
Announcement for the Better Baby Conference at the Illinois Danville fair emphasizes scientific testing rather than a baby show. Five tests will cover mental, weight and measurements, general physical condition, teeth and mouth, and eyes ears nose and throat, with cups from Meis Bros. awarded as trophies and mother education as main goal.
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The
Fair
American Medical Association
Department of Public Health
Illinois
Meis Bros
Danville
Covington
Republican
Tr. & I. Fair
W. Main St
Ill
E. B. Cooley
Temple
Secretary’s
Jack Crayton Dies in Coalgate Oklahoma Former Hillsboro Writer
Jack Crayton a Hillsboro youth turned newspaper writer died in Coalgate Oklahoma on Monday after a long illness. He worked for Coalgate News for years and earlier contributed to Illinois papers. Survived by sister in Coalgate and brothers Charles of Danville and Henry with the Wabash railroad. Burial was in Coalgate Wednesday.
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Jack Crayton
Hillsboro
Coalgate
Okla
Jack
Illinois
Oklahoma
Coalgate News
Charles
Danville
Henry
Wabash Railroad
Moller and Underwood Wed in Danville Home
Mr Harry August Moller of Danville Illinois and Miss Emma Elizabeth Underwood married Tuesday evening at the home of Rev Newton E Blackwell. Moller is a Danville merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry August Moller
Danville, I
Emma Elizabeth Underwood
Newton E. Blackwell
Moller
Danville
Fulton Family Reunion at Benson Chapel in August
The Fulton family holds its annual reunion at Benson Chapel on Sunday August 19. All members and friends are urged to attend and bring well filled baskets for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Benson Chapel
Died from fall near Tire & Battery Shop open cellar door
Samuel Sines of Yeddo died from injuries after falling into an open cellar door on Wednesday evening. He was the son of George Sines and was buried Friday at Centennial.
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Samuel Sines
Yeddo
George Sines
Dixie Highway Route See High Traffic in Indiana Count
The Covington Chamber of Commerce released a public traffic tally for Monday August 6 on State Road 33 Dixie Highway. In 12 hours from 6 A M to 6 P M the road logged 1284 vehicles averaging one every 3314 seconds, with 107 per hour and a split of 509 westbound and 775 eastbound, including 79 trucks and 1164 passenger cars.
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Covington
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Liberty Street
Third Street
Crocket
August Sixth Club Holds Twenty Fourth Annual Meeting
The August Sixth Club met at Rogers Park with members Knapper Bilsland Clyde Layton Ralph Sullivan and Clarence Nelson attending Mr Bilsland hosted the gathering. The group plans annual reunions near August 6 as in 24 previous years citing the date of its first meeting.
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Knapper Bilsland
Clyde Layton
Ralph Sullivan
Clarence Nelson
Bilsland
Rogers Park
New Jersey Man Arrested for Desertion in Rantoul Case
Charles Throckmorton of New Jersey was arrested here Tuesday by Officer Lyons on a charge of desertion from the Aviation Service at Rantoul Illinois and returned there Wednesday morning. It is his second offense of the same nature and penalties are expected to be severe. He is married to Miss Opal Maines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Throckmorton
New Jersey
Officer Lyons
Rantoul
Ill
Mr. Lyons
Trockmorton
Opal Maines
Wabash Chapel Home Coming Service Announcement
Wabash Chapel hosts a home coming next Sunday with sermons at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m all are invited to bring dinners and stay for fellowship O P Cooper pastor
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Wabash Chapel
Old Place
O. P. Cooper
Eastern Star Chapter to Meet at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star Chapter will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall next Monday evening August 20 at 7 30 o clock. All members urged to attend due to important business to be transacted. Anna Dunlap W M.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Anna Dunlap
W. M
Tri Kappa Food Sale Scheduled for Saturday
The Tri Kappa will hold a Food Sale Saturday morning August 18 in the McComar and Sullivan room at the north east corner of Square. Plenty of good things to eat.
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Tri Kappa
McComar and Sullivan
Square
Boord Family Reunion Planned at Portland Arch
The Boord family will hold its annual reunion at Portland Arch on Thursday August 23. organizers expect a large gathering and a festive program.
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Boord
Portland Arch
M. E. Church Services This Sunday
Regular services at the Methodist Church Sudney morning with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Preaching by Rev. R B Kern at 11 a m.
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Methodist Church
Sudney
R. B. Kern
Dr E J Martin Heads West to Join Family in California
Dr. E J Martin departs this week to join Mrs. Martin and their daughters in California. Mrs Fairchild, formerly in Lake View hospital for an operation, resumed home return in the week’s latter part. Steely McMahon and wife from Atlanta visited Mrs Margarett Sullivan and relatives, while J C Shanklin, former east side barber who sold to Ed Albea, moved into the Sailor property vacated by Roy Eberle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Martin
California
Mrs. Martin
Fairchild
Lake View Hospital
Steely McMahon
Atlanta, Ga
Margarett Sullivan
J. C. Shanklin
East Side
Ed Albea
Sailor
Roy Eberle
Covington Memorial Service Honors President Warren Harding
Memorial exercises in the Covington courtroom at 3 15 Friday honored the late President Warren Harding. Judge Ratcliff spoke on his life as man citizen and president, urging attention to school textbooks and parental example, and the removal of causes of war. A quartet sang several hymns and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Harding
O. M. Livengood
Earl Romine
O. M. Hatton
W. E. Bilsland
Oscar Kerr
Ratcliff
Widow Lena King Harper Dies From Auto Injuries
Mrs. Lena King Harper, 73, died at home in Indianapolis from injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday. Daughter of James King, former Fountain County treasurer, she married James Harper, a Covington attorney. Survived by brothers William and Myron King and several relatives in Indianapolis. funeral held in Indianapolis with attendance by family.
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Lena King Harper
Indianapolis
Helen Dice
Threshing Delayed by Rain Then Progress Report
The past three weeks of heavy rains delayed small grain threshing and caused injury in many areas. This week brings favorable weather and farmers rush the work, reporting the grain coming out nicely. the old world is said to be well ordered after all.
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Bodine
The county clerk issued licenses for Amiel Beck 22 and Inez H Wheeler 20 of Jamesburg. St John C Hills 62 and Frances E Mossbarger 66 of Covington. Hershel S Crowder 19 of Coal Creek and Hazel Harper 18. Fredrick Lape 18 and Leathe Mec Clerg 21. Arthur Klage 23 of Danville and Vera McDonald 28 of Chicago.
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H. E. Bodine
Amiel Beck
Inez H. Wheeler
Jamesburg
St. John C. Hills
Frances E. Mossbarger
Covington
Hershel S. Crowder
Coal Creek
Hazel Harper
Eugene
Fredrick Lape
Leathe MecClerg
Arthur Klage
Danville
Vera McDonald
Chicago
Troy Township selects five teachers for five schools
Trustee Albert N. Hegg lists Charles Denton Beulah Elmore Blanche Manlove Dorothy Knowles and Lula Nicklas as chosen teachers for five Troy Township schools. Assignments not yet made. schools begin the week after Covington Fair.
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Troy Township
Albert N. Hegg
Charles Denton
Beulah Elmore
Blanche Manlove
Dorothy Knowles
Lula Nicklas
Covington Fair
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Wabash Limited
Hills
Mosbarger
Lape—Mcclerg
Joseph Crane
Auter Reunion
Moller—Underwood
Tire & Battery
Bert Hushaw
Columbus
John A. Wilt
W. B. Coleman
Zanesville
Ida Courant
Marjorie Daw
Forrest Stanley
Palomar
Peter B. Kyne
America
Paramount Magazine
Diixe Highway
O. E
M. E. Church Services
Harding
Harper
Allen
Troy Township Teachers
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