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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

8

Banville Couple Married Here

Irvin Harden and Miss Gertrude Welsh, both from Vanville Tif, obtained a marriage license at Clerk Sanders and wed after contacting Rev Stecker the M E pistol. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs O H Harden of Danville, former city residents. The couple returned to Danville that evening.

Irvin Harden Gertrude Welsh Vanville Tif Luesday Sanders Hiss M. Harden Rev. Stecker O. H. Harden Danville

Alleged Forger in Jail Here in Indiana

Danville News reports a man tied to forged checks in Attica last week, working with J. J. Chrisman. One suspect surrendered here. a second surrendered at Sheriff Kerr’s office in Covington and is jailed there. Authorities believe the duo traveled the state as farm laborers issuing bogus checks.

Attica J. J. Chris Kerr Covington Indiana Danville

Former Covington Editor Thos B Collins Dies in Illinois

Thomas B Collins longtime Covington editor of the Covington Friend from 1870 to 1872 died at his home in Kankakee Illinois after a fall down stairs Saturday night. The well regarded newspaper man suffered the fatal tumble at his residence and news of the accident was reported locally.

Thos. B. Collins Covington Friend Fountain County Kankakee

Crawfordsville editor dies after accident and sale event

Mr Collins longtime Crawfordsville editor who founded the Crawfordsville Review in 1970 died Monday morning, 30 hours after the accident. He lived in Crawfordsville most of his life and was buried there. A major horse and mule sale is set for Wednesday January 3 at P. J. McMahon's sales barns in this city.

Collins Crawfordsville P. J. McMahon

Waits Two Hours to Re marry in Rockville

Rockville report says Roy Day sought a license to wed Bertha DeArmond of Mec ca but was refused as she was under legal age without parental consent. Day had just secured a divorce from Dolly Day and soon obtained consent from Bertha's parents, allowing the ceremony to proceed with an elder present.

Rockville Roy Day Bertha DeArmond Mecca Day Dolly Day

Highest market prices for hides at Merryman's Meat Market

Read the ads to learn Merryman's Meat Market shows the highest market price paid for hides. The notices advertise buy offers and rates, indicating local demand and immediate payment terms for animal hides.

Merryman’s

Tri Kappa Charity Work Highlighted in City

The Tri Kappa chapter in our city has devoted substantial effort and funds to charitable actions. They arranged hospital admissions for an afflicted woman to Rockville State Tuberculosis Hospital, funded cancer treatment, and provided annual Christmas baskets and toys to needy families. A Charity Ball on December 26 is planned to bolster their fund.

Thin City Tri Kappa Tri-Kappas Rockville

Wabash Railway Placed Under Receivership

Judge Elmer L. Adams appointed Frederick A. Delano Edwin B. Pryor and William K. Bixby as receivers for the Wabash railway system after the Westinghouse Air Brakes company sought relief to collect an 180 000 bill for supplies over the past year.

Elmer L. Adams United States Circuit Court St. Louis Frederick A. Delano Wabash Railway Edwin B. Pryor William K. Bixby American Car and Foundry Company Westinghouse Air Brakes Company

Christmas Services at First Presbyterian Church

The church houses a full Christmas program including Bible School at 10 o clock with special music by the choir. The Brotherhood Class meets at the church and the pastor discusses The Prince of Peace and the World's Peace. Christian Endeavor, led by Mrs V E Livengood, presents The Gift that Transforms the World. A Christmas Message song service closes with evening worship and Santa Claus arrives by ship to greet children.

Erhood Christian Endeavor V. E. Livengood Bible School Santa Claus

Marriage Licenses Report From County Clerk

County Clerk Leroy Sanders issued several licenses since the last report. Otis E Brown wed Edna Tanner Chas F Hewett tied Julia Holt Ancel Cox married Elizabeth Yerkes J A McCollum to Cora Wilson G G Glascock to Kathryn Van Deventer Irvin Harden 21 and Gertrude Welsh 18 Roy J Everly 21 and L Ella Cox 21 Fred Ewing 24 and Artie Jackson 19 Rheub LaBaw 25 and Edna Redenbaugh 21.

Leroy Sanders Otis E. Brown Edna Tanner Chas. F. Hewett Julia Holt Ancel Cox Elizabeth Yerkes J. A. McCollum Cora Wilson CG J. Glascock Kathryn van Deventer Irvin Harden Gertrude Welsh Roy J. Everly L. Ella Cox

Mrs J W Price Visits Friends From Champaign Ill

Mrs J W Price of Champaign Illinois visited local friends Sunday afternoon and early this week. She has been in poor health since traveling to Champaign and is only now beginning to improve.

J. W. Price Champaign Ill

West Liberty Ladies Bazaar in Perrysville Draws Praise

The West Liberty Christian church Ladies Aid held a bazaar and supper at Jones hall in Perrysville on Saturday December 16 raising over 50 dollars. Booths featured fancy aprons cushions handbags scarves and more with Mrs Lena Wann and Miss Lillie Williamson in charge of the fancy booth. Domestic and farmer sections offered home goods and baked items while supper served at 539 PM included oyster soup cakes coffee and sides. President Mrs Netta Coleman and other members earned praise for their effort and patrons were thanked for their patronage.

Jones’ Hall Perrysville Ladies Aid of West Liberty Christian Church Lena Wann Lillie Williamson Mesdames Serah Maud Cook Ruth Crease Mary Low Coefting

Local paper gains new subscribers and holiday offerings

The Republican notes many unsolicited subscriptions, praising the paper’s unbiased news and community focus. It urges continued trust in the paper and mentions J. Loeb's Stores with useful holiday articles. Christmas Sunday school exercises at the M. E. church are set for Saturday at 7:30 PM with a treat for attendees.

Republican J. Loeb’s M. E

Hulls Detachable Handle Umbrellas At Schesleys Store

See fine line at M Sches ley s Store Hull s detachable handle umbrellas offered with a noted craftsmanship detail and available at the local retailer.

Hull M. Schesley

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Rainier’s Drug Store T.E. Rainier Rexall Store McLerg William McClerg N. W. Corner Sar Covington, Ind M. Schessey Buckeye Gate Chas. H. Hunt St. Walla Walls Wash Portland Oregon Scar Charles W. Hust Wabash First Presbyterian Church Christmas Spirit Bible School Fred Ewing Artie Jackson Rheub LaBaw Edna Redenbaugh Fioliday Presents Victor M. Boord The Big Furniture Star West Liberty Ladies’ Bazaar Mesdames Dora Spinks Hope Coffing Netta Coleman Sfhildren Fletcher Castoria A. Lemp North Side Public Square
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