Local News Briefs from Covington and Surrounding Areas
The Daily Gist highlights everyday notes from Covington and nearby towns. Items include candy shop visits, shoppers seeking coal, theater and telephone mentions, visits by residents from Perrysville and Sturgis, Michigan, and updates on local families and festivities. A funeral announces the death of Duncan Baker, aged 17, from pneumonia with interment in Crown Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Baker
Ellea Baker
Irvington
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis
The Highest Market Price paid for Hides at Merryman's Meat Market
The notice states Merryman's Meat Market offers the highest market price for hides. It directs buyers to bring hides to the shop and get payment at current market rates, highlighting prompt cash settlements and verified weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman’s
Holiday gifts and local social notes from Lafayette area
Rich holiday presents at reasonable cost at Jn Loeb's Stores. Mr and Mrs Mark Rogers entertained Ex Governor Hanly and wives from Lafayette and guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Hanly returned to Indianapolis Friday. Peter Reynolds of Cayuga and Mamie Caldwell of Cates wed at Justice Campbell's in Cates. they will live in Cayuga. Floyd Graham and Janet McCormick married Thanksgiving evening at the bride's Perrysville home. they will reside in Gessie. Christmas ads tease Ost and Davis baking and M Boord furniture dealer. Trade stamps carry Government stamp on their face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Rogers
Hanly
H.O. Gorman
Lafayette
S. V. Wells
Peter Reynolds
Cayuga
Mamie Caldwell
Cates
Justice R. M. Campbell
Justice Campbell
Floyd Graham
Janet McCormick
Perrysville
Gessie
Fragmented Campus Notes and Lost Items
In cold weather the assembly sounds like a steam laundry on wash day. A professor joked about solving geometry with feet on the floor. Homer McDonald offers courses and the Indiana Traveling Library expands with English and History departments. Freshmen Miss Sibyl Burnison walking delegate. The Junior class tackled the comic element. Cafe de Cornfield reopens after Thanksgiving. A playful column lists who’s in gh and who’s unhappy or sleepy. A pocket book with items was found in the south hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibyl Burnison
Briles
Cafe de Cornfield
Friends honor Mrs Geo Clem with 53rd birthday feast
Friends arrived with baskets at 11 30 Thursday to celebrate Mrs Geo W Clem's 53rd birthday with a Thanksgiving dinner. A large turkey and varied dishes filled the table while the afternoon and evening brought social cheer. Mr and Mrs William Dennis were in Indianapolis Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Clem
William Dennis
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting and Madge Lanius Update
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon the 14th inst. All are invited. Miss Madge Lanius is again in the hospital at Chicago, having undergone another operation and being very low, but now improving. Her friends here hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
Madge Lanius
Chicago
Vague taunt toward political office ends in call for support
The fragment urges readers to visit the Republican office to influence outcomes, stating that supporters can be turned out to their liking. The text reads as a crude political pressure line with no clear event, date, or names.
Look Pleasant. Grimness as moral virtue in commentary
A sharp editorial stance argues against grim puritanical views and calls out the idea that piety and wholesomeness must resemble a coffin. The piece critiques somber moral posturing and urges a lighter, more honest attitude.
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Liday Presents
J. Loeb’s Cash Premium Stores
Covington
Ost & Davis
William Goldbach
Attica
Thomas Houvpt
J. Loeb’s
Jos. Starkey
Fulton
Will Brewer
Crossport
T. H. McGeorge
Union City
Charles Crane and Son
Ft. Wayne
F. W. Richeson
Wabash
Joseph Williams
Yeddo
Lannie Cox
Fountain
Soe
Ost & Davis’ Grocery
Wm. Tilotson
Terre Haute
Neely Clem
Abert Murphy
E. J. Murray
4. J. Harris
Rex Ray
West Lebanon
Gusta Henderson
Grape Creek
Inl
N. Harter
Wm. Lucas
Waynetown
Ardy Richardson
Escampo
Texas
Andy
Enoch Robbins
Merryman Bros Meat Market
William Cavin
Sturgis
Michigan
A. T. Livengood
King
Cavin
Josephine Calhoun
Fletcher
The
Illinois Dry Cleaning
Danville, Ill
MR. Boord
Homer Clawson
U. S
Jn Loeb’s Stores
M. Boord
J. Loeb’s Stores
Mr. Fruesh
Homer McDonald
Indiana Traveling Library
GH. S
Vaun Flora
Pearl Brown
Margaret D
Katy Briles
Cooper
Malcolm
Lion
Charley Brant
Miss Payne
Jennie Wikkey
Oz & Davis’ Grocery
Sa'evil
Republican Office
New York Press
Hades
Simmon
Sec
W. B. Coleman
East Side Square
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
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