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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
1
Mrs Louis Burk of Covington Waynetown passed away at her Dakota home after sixteen years. She leaves a husband William Whitler and children including steps in Covington Waynetown and Winfield North Dakota and California relations. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Union Church with burial in the area.
Challen Spin ning lifelong resident of this city died after a paralytic stroke Frida y evening at about 8 or 9 oclock He suffered while carrying water from a bowl and was taken home by Kerr ambulance Doctors and relatives attended his death He was 68 and left a widow and children including Miss Nana Spinning of Oklahoma City and James Tobe of Peoville Surviving kin include brother Hares of Boswell and many relatives The funeral was held at North Fourth Street church with Rev G MedFet officiating and interment followed at the family plot near the North Fourth Street home
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Charles F. Propst, president of the Chicago Attica and Southern Railroad, announces public notices that freight traffic will resume December 4 from West Melche r, Indiana, north through Attica to Fair Oaks and from Perry Junction west to Elmer, Indiana with terminal facilities at Commerce, Illinois. Freight service from Fair Oaks north to LaCrosse begins January 4, and preparations will determine train numbers and installation dates once cargo restoration proceeds.
A sequence of death notices reports Mrs Ralph Heeler and Mrs Willem Whiteker dying around the same time. Mrs Wheaker of Beech ND died at home Tuesday night and her body will go to Indiana for burial. Funeral details include funeral at Unier Chapel and interment near Wovretown with service time to be announced.
In Hipsboro a funeral service honored Mrs Ralph Ufsler with Rev. George Foe officiating. Attending were relatives and neighbors including Pyron Pedoacd dracon and Kenneth Tinesse, with mourners from the Beoteer Star community.
A historical society meeting is planned with discussion topics including Shogi notes and wartime era items. Members and those interested in the three corps are invited to attend. a committee will coordinate arrangements and dates.
A garbled report notes the ex-chairman’s furniture moved last week from the former Republican headquarters to new offices near Ost and Davis store. The transfer raised questions about rent paid in advance and who presided over the move.
Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 no Epworth League at 8 7 but evening service at 7 00 with Epworth League in charge A program will be rendered officers installed and a brief address by the pastor Pastor Russell B Kern
L. H. Flic & Co. advertises stoves offered at competitive prices. The notice emphasizes value and affordability for shoppers.
Myo Plaster died at a Chicago hospital after a desperate Oct 26 operation. Survived by widow Sophie Ann Schma Plaster, daughter Genevieve Beokwaelter, sister Mrs. John Feuerstein, and brother Rev Father Plaster. Funeral set for Monday at a Catholic church. burial in St. Pasquale cemetery. He had been a prominent Danville businessman and director of local institutions.
Miss Wilma Smith suffered injuries in a fall at home Wednesday night in Veedersburg. Dr C B Mined confirmed no bones were displaced and she was sent for X rays with possible days before resuming her life. Dr G W Smell assisted and planned further evaluation in Danville.
Local notes report I T Sallers at Haais Obie game in Urbana and Luke McGeervere attending Purdue Indiana homecoming. Mrs D C Moore of Waynetown hosts 500 club. Eugene Bodine buys East Liberty house and moves in December.
The Veedersburg Christian church was badly damaged by a morning fire that started in a furnace area near kindling. Firefighters, aided by church custodians, fought smoke and interior damage including the main auditorium. piano and furnishings were harmed. Insurance noted. congregation estimates losses at 2500 dollars.
H I Starnes re elected county treasurer filed a campaign expense report with the county clerk listing 40.55 for newspaper publicity 6.75 for slides 10.50 for cards and a 75.00 contribution to the Republican County Central Committee. He gave 150 to the campaign fund two years ago indicating a long contribution pattern.
Kenneth Rateliff was arrested in Springfield HL on information from Attica where he was wanted for attempting to criminally assault Miss Marie Sims. He was brought to this city Thursday by Sheriff Banta after waiving requisition papers and is now the sole occupant of the county jail.
Elvoria Keerns born in Mountain County Indiana on June 21 1579 died at home 1229 Fe Fairehild St Danville IL Nov 22 19 532 years 4 months 24 days. She married Elias Bybee in Tsay and had seven children four surviving Everett Little Rock Ark Earl Danville WI Grace Gahan Indianapolis Elsie Danville Mary Hudson Little Rock Ark. Elias Bynee died 1909 she married Chas Maryratt Danville IM in 1912 moved with family. Funeral at Christian church on Bowman Ave Vanville at 2 30 pm Friday Nov 24 interment Spring Hill Cemetery.
Lawrence Miller of Attica served as a judge in the Galloway Small election contest case. Mrs John McDonald returns to the school room after illness. For sale a plush coat worn one winter in good condition inquire at Mrs. John Rogers N Third St Covington Ind.
Eerous Perry, 20, of Silverwood, narrowly escaped death Friday afternoon on the Wabash tracks from Silverwood to Danville. Struck by an east bound freight while attempting to hop a car, he was badly crushed on the right foot but survived. He was carried to the passenger station, later moved to the county farm hospital by mule drawn ambulance, where the physician reported toes crushed and skin torn.
A Tuesday recount by Lawrence Miller James Hastings and W B Graz under Judge Ratcliff re canvassed the First District race. The Republican Ed Small leads Democrat George Galloway by 8 votes, down from 7, with irregularities noted in absent ballots spurring calls for changes.
Mrs Orde Keller and daughter Maxine spent Monday with Mrs Lee Miller. Mr and Mrs Ed Grubbs dined with Granville Gruthundo family. Wilbus Cartwright hosted relatives from Chienew. Neighborhood children attended Braze Ocheitree sale near Veedersburg. Jean Alpea of Covington was guest of Edith and Mildred Bodine. Mildred Harte hosted neighborhood children for Mildred Jones's visit. Clare Forest moved to Patton farm south of Veedersburg. H Thomas attended funeral at Mulberry. Campbell children ill with scarlet fever.
Mr and Mrs Gratell of Chicago visited Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs J B Martin. Thomas Purdue of Shawnee is improved in health. John Welsh recovers from infected finger. Grade school children held a public health parade Wednesday afternoon in support of the County Health movement with banners displayed.
Harold Timmons of the Richard B. Sample farm northeast of Newtown fell 25 feet from a hay mow ladder Monday evening. He was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette with a fracture of the right arm a dislocated shoulder facial cuts and other bruises. John Perrigo assisted him into the house for transport. An X ray Tuesday confirmed injuries.
The Danville chapter of the Ku Klux Klan donated 100 dollars to furnish a room in the new YWCA building on Hazel and Harrison streets. Miss Herriett Tennery, YWCA secretary, confirmed the contribution and said it arrived in an unsigned letter with the cash in an office mailbox envelope. The letter, copied to The Commercial-News, claimed the gift from Klan Knights in Tevisible Empire to support the association’s work.
Boswell led 11 7 at intermission but Covington rallied to take a 16 15 lead midway through the second half. Boswell surged in the final five minutes to win 24 17 while Covington 2nds defeated Cates, 9 to 0.
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