Local News Roundup from Covington and area
Herschel Lewsader contracts typhoid fever while M W Snoddy visits from Coal Creek. Mrs Dick Sheaks of Danville spends Monday in the city. Mrs John W Death improves. Paris Ladies Tailoring Co ad in this issue. Grandma Harbert moved to Soldiers Home at LaFayette. Jess Smith buys Frank Allen’s south side grocery stake. Dice family reunion planned for Veedersburg Coliseum last Sunday in August. J R Miller and wife depart for East Chicago after visit. For sale Cook stove inquire Mrs F C Hurst. Margarette McMahon leaves for Los Angeles. Clarence Nelson and others camping at Turkey Run. Don Boughner and wife visit Covington. J A Wilson sells Family Theatre to Rensselaer buyers. occupancy September 1.
Republican-leaning coverage noted in a local paper
The Republican is cited as the source of coverage in this brief item from a local paper. It references political angles and regional impact tied to the party’s stance and actions.
Local notes stir across city and region
Community events and visits fill the week with church exchange sales marriages deaths and travel notices. Residents J O Abdill J O Murphy and George Jerrard among those noted, while Mrs. Susan Board and Grandma Winters are highlighted for recent activities and funerals.
Danville Family Visits Covington After Sunday Call
Mr and Mrs Thos Conron and family of Danville traveled to Covington Sunday making several calls. A number of locals spent Sunday at the Dunlap camp south of Bell pond. A fine time was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Conron
Danville
Covington
Dunlap
Bell Pond
Mrs Charles Bergdahl News Update
Mrs Charles Bergdahl has been ill for ten days with chil and a slow fever, affecting daily activities and prompting family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bergdahl
Mrs T A Clifton Visits Cooper in Frankfort
Mrs. T A Clifton spent Sunday and Monday in Frankfort visiting Cooper and returned Monday evening.
Indianapolis man reviews local telephone plant visit
Tom Sheerin of Indianapolis, owner of the telephone plant, was here Saturday and Sunday inspecting the facility. Mrs. Fred Goodin and children from Jeffming, Colorado, visit Mrs. Goodin's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Richardson. Mrs. Frank Wilcox of Champaign Illinois stayed with O. S. Douglass and the Fields family the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sheerin
Indianapolis
Fred Goodin
Jeming, Colo
Mrs. Goodin
Wm. Richardson
Frank Wilcox
Champaign, Ill
O. S. Douglass
Fields
Will Znfall and wife visit city from West Lebanon
Will Znfall and his wife from West Lebanon were in town Monday visiting their former home in lower Warren. Mrs Lee Murray returned from Danville at week’s end to stay briefly with her husband employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Znfall
West
Lebanon
City
Lower Warren
Lee Murray
Danville
Two Months Old Holstein Bull For Sale In Covington
For SALE A two months old full blood Holstein bull call for sale Good color Peter Anderson Covington The county commissioners meet next Monday is regular session A good deal of important business will be up for action Warren county Battalion meeting and Homecoming will be held in Williamsport next Thursday Friday and Saturday Sept 4 5 and 6 Everybody who has ever lived in Warren county or has friends there is invited to be present For SALE A fine day driving mare 7 years old and sound Will work in all harness Inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Anderson
Covington
Warren County
Williamsport
Death of Mrs Belle Calkins Mentioned in Wyom ing Message
Mrs J M Adamson received a message from Douglas Wyoming Monday announcing the death of an aunt Mrs Belle Calkins a sister of Mrs Bell. Calkins was well known locally visiting Covington several times in recent years. The piece lists local residents and a local ad touting Lehigh Portland Cement blocks tiles and a promise of fresh stock with a guaranteed sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Adamson
Douglas
Wyoming
Belle Calkins
Bell
Mrs. Calkins
Covington
Lehigh
KE. Scheid
Local Notes and Visits Around Town
Worth Reed conducted business in Chicago last week. Dr. Barnes of Perrysville visited Tuesday to pursue interests. Mrs. George D. Cook of Crawfordsville stayed last week with Mrs. John M. Martin. Mrs. M. M. Young visited relatives in Saybrook Iowa over Sunday and returned Monday. Elwell from Yeddo came Saturday. The local speaker remains a strong G O P supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Reed
Chicago
George D. Cook
Crawfordsville
John M. Martin
Misses Elsa and Ruby Young Visit Illinois Relatives
Misses Elsa and Ruby Young spent the last three weeks visiting relatives in Illinois and returned home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa
Ruby Young
Illinois
Show Me Land Deals Offer Wheat and Corn Returns
Real estate ad touts plots in the show me state offering 380 bushels of wheat and 70 bushels of corn per acre at 30 to 60 dollars per acre with rents from 85 to 7 dollars per acre. W. St. Massey & Son promote land sales.
Hastings Moves Into Dr Buckner Property on North Fourth
James Hastings relocated to the Dr. Buckner property on North Fourth street on Wednesday afternoon. M Mayer visited and trans acted business in Chicago every Sunday and returned home Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hastings
Dr. Buckner
North Fourth Street
M. Mayer
Chicago
Misses Seek Rentals as Covington Housing Shortage Grows
Miss Lena Cade Agnes Mee han Franie Bender and May Cade spend the week at Turkey Run. Demand for good rentals in Covington is strong with many unable to secure suitable houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Cade
Agnes Meehan
Franie Bender
May Cade
Turkey Run
Covington
Commissioner Copeland Visits Kingman for District Road Work
Commissioner Copeland of Kingman spent Monday and Tuesday in the city to check on road and bridge improvements in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Kingman
Prominent Citizen John Abernathy Dies at Eighty in Cates
John Abernathy a leading resident of Cates died suddenly Sunday at age eighty after months of illness. The longtime community figure was highly regarded for his public service and local contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abernathy
Cates
John B. Martin Refines Sixth Street Residence
John B. Martin is making several modern improvements to his Sixth Street home with many desirable changes underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Martin
Sixth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mirrorea
Herschel Lewsader
M. W. Snoddy
Coal Creek
Dick Sheaks
The
John W. Death
M. Board
Paris Ladies Tailoring Co
Grandma Harbert
LaFayette
Jess Smith
Frank Allen
South Side
Dice Family
Veedersburg
J. R. Miller
F.C Hurst
Margarette McMahon Lefs
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Nelson
Knapper Bils Jand
Chas. Dicken
John Peters
Don. Boughner
Geo. Boughner
J. A. Wilson
Rensellaer
Fletcher
Republican
J. 0. Abdill
J.O. Murphy
J. O
George Jerrard
Golda Roth
Justice Logan Ward
J. L. Peters
Charles B. Vanleer
Muncie
Mr. Vanleer
Big Rock
Wabash
Peter Zimmer
J. Frank Hanly
Edna Doane
Detroit
Mich
Detroit School of Music and Art
CKEK
Doane
D. J. Young & Co
Covington, Ind
Edward B. Wilson
Channing and
Vary
Samuel Wells
Jessie
Harrold Parkman
Roanoke
Ferguson
Catholic Church
Grandma Winters
Floyd Winters
George Winters
Wabash Township
Cooper Cemetery
Susan Board
M. Board’s
Miriam Gwynn
Gene Harden
Waggoner
J. W. McKnight
Mellout
Mesdames J. Loeb and
M. Sangster
Lawrence Marshell
EK. M. Beard
Sept. S.h
Walter Waterman
Charles Alburn
Marshfield
Ruby Bright
Duluth
Minn
Claud Madden and Son
Will Smith and Family
la Fayette
J. A. Sowers
Warren
Belle Bilsland
Fred Johnk
Jlorinda
Iowa
Johnk
York’s
Chase & Sanborn
Califo
Castoria
L. C. Riley
Nathan Riley
Hazel Fugate
Thorntown
Lee Murry
Manly Richardson
Goodin
Colorado
Walter Hardesty
Fair Grounds
Homer Sewell
Covington, Indiana
Micheal Mayer
Pres
Homer E. May
P. Treas
Forrest Ward
Courtney W. Dice
Dr. Barnes
Perrysville
Elwell
Yeddo
W. St. Massey & Son
Paris Ladies
Danville, NL
Paris Tailoring Co
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