Mrs L Starnes dies suddenly at 74 near Hillsboro
Mrs Lewis Starnes Sr., age 74, died Friday night at her country home two miles east of Hillsboro from acute indigestion. Formerly Emily Edwards of Bloomingdale she leaves husband, three daughters and one son. Funeral held Sunday at the home. she was a member of Hillsboro M E church. A nephew H I Starnes resides in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Starnes
Hillsboro
Starnes
Emily Edwards
Bloomingdale
Austin Keeling
Charles Keeling
C. R.trowbridge
Crawfordsville
Charlies P. Starnes
Charles Starnes Sr
M. E. Church
H. I. Starnes
Eastern Star Banquet Draws Large Crowd at Masonic Temple
Iris chapter No. 307 Order of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple Friday evening with over four hundred attendees. A banquet served at 6 pm included about 35 guests from Troy chapter Covington Indiana. The program featured Kaufman orchestra, Covington male quartet, Nedra McCreary dances, Marjorie Osborn readings, Frances Boston singing, and a floral presentation to first worthy matron Mrs A R Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Troy
Covington
Ind
Kaufman Orchestra
Nedra McCreary
Marjorie Osborn
Frances Boston
Peoria
John C. Brady
N. H. Shields
A. R. Campbell
Indiana
Catherine Martin
cComl. News
FINE XMAS SHOW WINDOWS AT SMITH AND KREUSCH
The two large display windows of Smith & Kreusch Department Store showcase Xmas displays with Miss Carrie Coffing praised for decorating. Windows feature gifts for all ages, including dolls and toys for children and useful gifts for adults, inviting shoppers to begin their Christmas purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Kreusch
Carrie Coffing
Preaching Set At Little Brick Church Of Christ
Preacher A. J. Bachman of Mentone will preach on Wednesday and Thursday nights December 12 and 13 at the Little Brick Church of Christ. Alfred Ellmore invites Covington residents who seldom attend to hear the New Testament plainly and kindly taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bachman
Mentone
Divorce Scene Sways In Stormy Week’s Aftermath
A lyric titled Divorce contrasts married life’s strife and glory. An evening performance notes a stormy week early in the week, with Monday to Wednesday’s weather shaping the mood and theme of the show.
Life Long Four Given Banquet Thanksgiving Dinner
Members of the Life Long club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mont Crain on Thanksgiving day. A six o clock dinner featured turkey with all trimmings and gold and white decorations. Miss Harriet Carwile and Dorothy Mae Crain helped serve. The group started in 1900 and includes Archie Heath Stewart Carwile Clyde Carter and Mont Crain. Mrs. Carter was ill and could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Crain
Harriet Carwile
Dorothy Mae Crain
Carter
Carter’s
Library Board Receives Bequest for New Books
At the Covington Library Board meeting Hon. W. E. Livengood presented a $6090 bequest from the estate of the late Christena Harter. The funds will be invested in new books, matching the board’s annual spending. Clarence Nelson gave the acceptance speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Library Board
W. E. Livengood
Christena Harter
Clarence Nelson
Fountain county bridge piers and abutments cost report
James H. Laird county highway superintendent submits a detailed cost report to the Fountain County Board of Commissioners covering the Coffing pier in Fulton township Madigan abutments in Van Buren township Shawnee abutments in Richland township and the Cole Culvert repair with engineer estimates and net costs. He notes no bids for the Coffing pier and only a single bidder for Shawnee abutments while Madigan abutments had no advertisement. The report gives concrete quantities and average costs per yard and advocates tractor and grader use for future savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Fountain County
Indiana
Honorable
Fulton Township
Madigan
van Buren Township
Richland Township
Coffing
Shawnee
Shawnee Township
James H. Laird. Co
Governor McCray Faces Pressure as State Committee Stirs Debate
Indianapolis News reports that many Republican committee members favor McCray's resignation, but the committee shows hesitation to officially act. Indictments loom over next year's campaign, raising concerns about party fortunes and McCray's willingness to step down. The rift between governor and committee deepens as dialogue remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
McCray
State Committee
Aid Bazaar a Success at Methodist Church Supper
The annual Methodist Ladies Aid supper and bazaar was a success with ample food and a good crowd. Officials report a net clearance of about 140 dollars and a pleasant social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Merryman Meat Market Ad Promotes Fresh Hams and Slogs
Fresh hams priced at 15 cents per pound advertised by Merryman Meat Market. The clipping also mentions "Crooked Alley" and "One Exciting Day" lyric set for Friday, indicating local entertainment listings alongside the shop’s sale item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman
Guardmen to Get Back Pay in Indiana
Approximately $80,000 will be distributed to Indiana National Guard members as drill pay. Adjutant General Harry B. Smith said bills will be sent to the state auditor for payment before December 31. About $60,000 covers the July and August 1923 encampment at Camp Knox. the rest covers drill pay from November 1922 to May 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Harry B. Smith
State Auditor’s Office
Camp Knox
Smith
Adjutant General
Basket Ball First Game in New Gym
Attica meets an opponent at the new gym this Friday December 7 at 7 p.m. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
High School Honor Roll Lists By Grade
The honor roll includes students with averages 90 and above, listing freshmen to seniors. Names span Rudolph Bilsland to Thel Tittle and Gyneth Yer kes, with many in each class. A second group shows those with averages between 85 and 90, including freshmen Ed ward Dunlap and Imogene Edwards, sophomores Marjorie Dickinson and Mellissa Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Bilsland
Pauline Cain
Viola Gasser
Cleo Glover
Frederick Juergens
Elizabeth LaTourrette
Margaret McComas
Inez Meade
Wilma Murry
Mildred Webeker
Deeda Rentz
Hortense Rhodes
Emily Shanklin
Elizabeth Shoup
Helen Anderson
Edith Bodine
Orvile Buser
Esther Cline
William Dice
Marjory Elliot
Lucille Randolph
Genevieve Schma
Sara Schwin
Ruth Yerkes
Allene Banta
Ruhama Clem
Louise Glover
Harlan Livengood
Mararet Mayer
Frances McComas
Josephine McMahon
Viola Moody
Gazel Printy
Dale Pryor
Helen Rodgers
Marguerite Starkey
Mildree Bodine
Alora Clem
Mary Cline
Elizabeth Coffin
Berniece Cromer
Marie Gouty
John Stevens
Thel Tittle
Gyneth Yerkes
Edward Dunlap
Imogene Edwards
Luis French
Carrie Miller
Milderd Welch
Margaret Zimmerman
Marjorie Dickinson
Mellissa Fairchild
Victorine Kaufman
Leonard King
Paul Miller
Louisé Schesley
Hansel Brown
Barney Cox
Carl Harris
June Hesler
Bex
Martin
Magdalen McMahon
Pauline Meade
Ruth Nease
Ruth Beckett
Lara Bodine
Gertrude Fairchild
Dorothy @outy
Ernest Smith
Billie Tipton
Edon Young
Tax Organization Meeting Postponed to December 11
The county taxpayers meeting was postponed due to the storm. About thirty five persons appeared to organize the taxpayers with the meeting set for 11 a m Tuesday December 11 at the courthouse. Taxpayers from all sections urged to attend.
Attica Man Seeks Annulment Of Covington Marriage
James Sumner Mason a grocery clerk of Attica files in circuit court for annulment of marriage to Ida Mae Wilson. They wed in Covington on November 18 and separated soon after. Mason claims he was 18 at license time and incapable of contracting legally while records show he stated he was 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sumner Mason
Attica
Ida Mae ‘Wilson
Covington
Catholic Bazaar and Exchange Set for December 18
The Ladies of the Catholic church announce their Annual Bazaar and Exchange to be held Tuesday night December 18 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Remember the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission announces 14 paving projects in 1924 program
Bids for eighty five miles of paving and about 13 miles of gravel base and small structures will be opened December 18 in fourteen contracts. The program aims to build four hundred miles of pavement in 1924 and 1925, targeting major routes like No. 121 Bluff Road No. 10 Dixie Bee Line and No. 1 Range Line with brick bituminous concrete or concrete pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Highway Commission
John D. Williams
Commission
Williams
McCray
Bluff Road
Dixie Bee Line
Indiana
McCray Good Roads
Evansville
Chicago
New Albany
Michigan Line
Sullivan
Standard
Sullivan County
Lafayette
Shelby County
Waverly
Marion County
Morgan
Johnson Counties
Martinsville
Morgan County
Johnson County
Idianapolis
Jan
Fort Branch
Princeton
Gibson County
Howard County
Bunkerhill
Miami County
Peru
French Lick
Crystal
Dubois County
Don Juan
Union Township
Tell City-English
Perry County
Salem-Palmyra
Palmyra
Middle Fork
Blue River
Washington County
Entertaining Evening at Beedle Home
A pleasant Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. William Beedle's home featured games and music followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cotton, Elwood Cotton, Mrs. Geraldine Johnson, John Stahl, June Alben, Oveta Millikan, and J Millikan. Out of town guests listed from Williamsport, West Lebanon, Chicago, Chariton Iowa, Ladoga, Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Beedle
Lee Cotton
Elwood Cotton
Geraldine Johnson
John Stahl
June Alben
Oveta Millikan
J. Millikan
Katherine Ane
Ruth Delana
Williamsport
Archie Kuntz
West Lebanon
Brazilton
Chicago
Rolley Remster
Cle Foster
Chariton
Iowa
George Brazilton
Ladoga
Fred Wisma
Homer Stockton
George Remster
Charlie Remster
Carl Auter
Attica
Public Sale Held by Samuel S. Yerkes Near Covington
Samuel S. Yerkes will hold a sale of his personal property five miles southwest of Covington on Friday December 14. Large bills noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Yerkes
Covington
Death Claims Two at Veedersburg
Veedersburg, Dec. 1 Mrs. Law son Booe 83 died at 2 pm at her daughter Mrs. Ora O Re ar home after weeks of illness with paralysis as the immediate cause. Her life was spent in the area. husband Lawson Booe died about fifteen years ago. Survived by two daughters eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. No funeral plans yet. James J. Clark 62 died at 1 pm of heart trouble. He lived in the city 19 years after moving from Parke county. Survived by widow and children Cora Rarden Terre Haute Edgar Clark Kingman Mrs. Belle Hack Cayuga Mrs. Lee Mears this city Mrs. Mary Marshall this city Claude Clark Guy Shoaf Everet Shoaf also of this city one brother J W Swindler Hillsdale. Funeral Saturday 10:30 at residence. Burial Rockfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Lawson Booe
Ora O’‘Rear
Booe
Ora O’rear
Charles Coats
James J. Clark
Parke County
Cora Rareden
Terre Haute
Edgar Clark
Kingman
Belle Hack
Cayuga
The Auto the Home and Marriage
Henry Ford questioned by a Detroit woman’s arrest for murdering her husband over money saved for a home but spent on a car. Ford offered to bail her. the piece asks whether a family that cannot afford a home can truly afford a Ford and whether the automaking craze strains domestic ethics and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Henry
Child Conservation League Movement Expands Nationally
Mr Renus Olson the field manager forms Covington mothers into a local circle to study child life. The movement grew over ten years across many states adding practical community benefits such as vocational training games civics health and social betterment. Dr Winfield Scott Hall of Chicago is national president with twenty leading Americans on the advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renus Olson
Mothers of
Covington
Winfield Scott Hall
Chicago
America
Correction on Captain Allen funeral officiants
An error stated Rev. E. B. Johnson of the Presbyterian church officiated at Captain Allen's funeral. The Captain was a Free thinker and the service was informal with Charles K. Bright delivering brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Funers
Capt. Allen
Charles K. Bright
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Masonic
Library Board
Harter
M. E. Aid Bazaar
Yric
Elliott Dexter
May McAvoy
Lois Wilson
George Fawcett
State Highway Commission News
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