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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

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Bride and Groom Die After Lake Erie Crossing Accident

Nov. 30 Kokomo Indiana reports Ed Grishaw 40 and Ruth E. Shulenberg Youngman 20 were killed when a Lake Erie and Western train struck their closed carriage near Fairchild. Groom Wilbur Youngman 23 injured then hospitalized. bride died at Tolono ceremony recalled.

Ruth Shulenberg W. B. Youngman Champaign Tolono Lake Hine Kokomo Ind Ed. Grishaw Wilbur Youngman Fairchild Ruth E. Shulenberg Tolano Ill St. Patrick’s Church Fairfield Grishaw Emrave

Obituary of Mrs Harriet K Price in this city

Mrs Harriet K Price died at her home after a three month illness of liver cancer. She was 59 years 10 months and 20 days old. Funeral at the M E church. Interment at Osborns Prairie cemetery. Survived by ten children and many friends. born New Jersey, moved to this county at age three. She was a longtime Methodist and active in church welfare.

Harriet K. Tharp-Price E. W. Strecker M. E. Church Osborn Prairie Cemetery Price New Jersey Isaac and Caroline Tharp John Stucker Crazy Corner Charles Coffing B. G. Lang Newton Tharp Prudence William A. Price Minnie Harris William A Emma Wheatley Bessie Martin Jessie Martin Minerva Snodgrass Clyde Clint Hattie Newton William Price

English Opera Singers In Presbyterian Church Program

The second number of the lecture course was given Tuesday night at the Presbyterian church. The English Opera Singers presented a high class entertainment with Lombard the bass in the mixed quartet earning special mention for excellent numbers. A good sized audience attended and the Matinee Musicale thanked its patrons.

Presbyterian Church Lombard Matinee Musicale

Arm Burned by Escaping Steam at Power Plant

Gene Harden suffered a severe scalding of his left arm Monday night when a gasket blew on a water heater at the power plant. The escaping steam and hot water caused painful burns. the incident narrowly avoided injuring W. G. Adams.

Gene Harden Mr. Harden W. G. Adams

Democrats Plan Early Campaign Machinery Activation

State Democrats and prospective candidates met at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis. Delegates to district conventions are to be chosen December 26 and 27, with district conventions and district chairmen to follow on December 29. A new state committee and offices will be chosen January 8, signaling aggressive reorganization ahead of the campaign.

Denison Indianapolis New Democratic State Committee

Store Cleaning Promises Progressive Plans for Patrons

Our store has undergone cleaning this week and aims to advance patron interests. Visit to find many useful family articles with interesting prices on Sadie Misses and Children's Cloaks and Suits and Men's Overcoats. Green Trading Stamps free with each purchase.

Sadie

William Taylor Found Dead Near City

William Taylor, 79, died suddenly near his home east of the city last Sunday morning. He collapsed after attempting to head off grazing cows and was pronounced dead from heart disease. He leaves an invalid wife and daughter Ada Taylor Robb. funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Thomas Robb's home, with Rev. Joseph Laney officiating and burial in Mount Hope cemetery.

William Taylor Tom Robb Mr. Taylor Mr. Robb Taylor Christian Church Ada Taylor Robb Thomas Robb Joseph Laney Mt. On

Knowledge By Holland The Rise Of Advertising

Knowledge by Holland argues advertising has broadened and improved buying practices. It contrasts instinctive past purchasing with modern knowledge driven by publicity. Readers are urged to study advertising to learn values and avoid careless spending for economical purchases.

Indianapolis Strike Ties Up City Pausing 3,126 Affected

Indianapolis is paralyzed as a strike of teamsters and chauffeurs begins Monday night. About 3,126 workers are directly affected amid wage demands of 13 to 18 dollars weekly for horse wagon drivers and 14 to 18 for chauffeurs with 8 to 12 hour shifts. Negotiations continue under Mayor Wallace with 100 mounted police and 400 patrolmen on duty to enforce orders.

Indianapolis Wallace Shank

Thanksgiving Reunion at Martin Home Draws Large Attendance

The Seventh Thanksgiving reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Martin northeast of town. Buggies and cars arrived early despite gloomy weather, with many bringing baskets. Attendees enjoyed a feast, music, songs, and recitations from both young and old, ending with the hymn God be With You Till We Meet Again.

William Martin Mary Lyons John Martin Isaac Alkire Rob Roy Jackson Alkire Bertha Florey Attica John Devlin James Welch Jesse Gross Amos Martin Wm. Harris Grant Graham Jake Martin Edward Martin Frank Martin Oliver Miethe Grape Creek Chas, Lyons Noome Romine Virgie Martin Roy Romine Riley Martin Phronie Romine

Hardesty Farm Sells to Grimes in Wabash Township Deal

The deal closed Monday transferring the John Hardesty farm near the Cade mill in Wabash township to William Grimes who recently sold the Hetfield farm. John will give possession soon but has not decided his next use.

Wm. Grimes Hetfield John Hardesty Cade Mill Wabash Township John

Mysterious Hunting Death Near West Lafayette

Clarence McCormick was killed Saturday night while hunting west of West Lafayette. A shotgun wound over the heart caused his death and a 13 year old boy, Edwin Mack, who started with him, has disappeared and is suspected of firing the fatal shot.

Clarence McCormick West Lafayette Edwin Mack McCormick

Kern Wins Again in Indiana DA Selection Shuffle

Senators Kern and Shively back Reginald H. Sullivan of Indianapolis for district attorney to replace Charles W. Miller. Clyde H. Jones of Crawfordsville was an applicant and was in Washington when the announcement was made. The timing hinges on the district attorney handling the dynamite cases.

Kern and Shively Reginald H. Sullivan Indianapolis Chas. W. Miller Clyde H. Jones Crawfordsville Washington

Marriages Licenses and Ages From Local Notices

Wiley Wilson 41 and Ettie Strouse 388 Chauncy W. Galloway 33 and Beryle Layton 23 John and Mary Judd 20 and Mary W Judd 17 Harry Harrgson 31 and Pear Miehls 28 W Scott Huge 80 and Lulu Grubb 44 Milton Miehls 61 and Sarah Timmons 47.

Wiley Wilson Ettie Strouse Chauncy W. Galloway Beryle Layton John &. Scott Mary W. Judd Harry Harrgson Pear Miehls W. Scott Huge Lulu M. Grubb Milton H. Miehls Sarah A. Timmons

Scott Hugel and Miss Lulu Grubbs Wedding Report

Scott Hugel and Lulu Grubbs wed Sunday November 30 at 2 pm in Covington home of the bride with thirty five guests. Rev J P Henson officiated as Maud Martin played piano and Schumann Traumerl marked the ceremony. The couple will live on East Washington Street. Out of town guests included Charles Ferguson and daughter Helen Wichita Kansas Mr and Mrs Harry McGurk Terre Haute Mrs Ida Clarkson New Richmond De Cogits and family Wabash Township.

Scott Hugel Lulu Grubbs Philip Grubbs Maud Martin J. P. Henson Waynetown Schuman Covington Washington Street Charles Ferguson Helen Wichita Kansas Harry MccGurk Terre Haute Ida Clarkson New Richmond Wabash Township

Family Theatre Offers Two Comedies and More

Thursday features College Chums and Belmont Stung plus a mental death by own action and Masquerading in Bear Can yon. Friday presents Soul to Soul in two parts and another good feature.

Belmont Bear Canyon

White Plague topic set for church discussion

The White Plague issue will be discussed at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Churches statewide will observe the day. The Bend church meeting last Sunday was postponed to next Sunday afternoon with special singing by the young people.

Methodist Church the Bend Church

The Pride of Virginia at Covington High School Auditorium

The Pride of Virginia a four act Civil War romance will be staged Wednesday night Dec 17 under the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church in Covington High School auditorium. An orchestra and three between act specialties add to the program with seats at Rainiers Drug Store starting Dec 10 general admission 25c reserved 35c.

Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Covington Pride of Virginia Rainiers Drug Store

Troubadour Concert at Armory Hall in City Friday

The Troubadour Concert Co of Chicago presents a concert at Armory Hall this Friday December 12. The program features ten numbers performed by a small orchestra plus Ruth Pancost as reader. The event lasts one and a half hours followed by a dance to 1 am with admission 25 cents for concert and $1 per couple for the full entertainment.

The Troubadour Concert Co Chicago Armory Hall Ruth Pancost

County Commissioners Close Busy Year With Appointments

County commissioners wrap the year with routine bills and claims plus reappointments for County Attorney A T Livengood and County Health Officer Dr C C Wert. Howard Shafer is rehired as janitor of the courthouse and grounds. New contract dates for county supplies are set as the board finishes a heavy year. Fay Keys of Attica, representing Ford, visited the city with local agent CG Printy to discuss sales as Keys Bros. report strong success. Sauerkraut at Merrym

A. T. Livengood C. C. Wert Howard Shafer Fay Keys Attica Ford Motor Company CG. W. Printy Keys Bros Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lake Erie Mrs. Youngman Howard Tipton Mr. Youngman Youngman Mr. Grishaw Harriet K. Price Holland Hardesty Sells Farm Kern Hugel-Grubbs Family Theatre Methodist Church Notes Sauerkraut Merrym
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