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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1922
Page
8
I will be a candidate for the office of County Recorders on the Republican ticket subject to the decision at the primary to be held on May 2 Amos Reath Veedersburg Ind.
A candidate informs Fountain County voters of plans to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the upcoming May primary election. He states his intention to run and urges support from party members.
An ex-service man announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket in May primary. He served in the Philippine insurrection and World War and asks for the support of all county veterans.
A Fountain county Republican candidate asks voters to consider their name for Clerk of the Fountain circuit court in the upcoming primary on May 2. The notice urges support for the candidate on the Republican ticket.
William Coleman and Walter Moore visit Chicago this week to take in local sights. They are exploring museums parks and notable skyline viewpoints during their trip.
Local families and guests gathered for Sunday services and visits across Covington and surrounding areas. Highlights include Mr. Cox delivering his first sermon with praise, several households hosting relatives, and a newborn baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ghost on Sunday morning.
An advertisement-style plea touts high earnings and a ready path to wealth. It claims average earnings well above $400 a week, inviting readers to join a program as a means to escape poverty and improve their lives.
Stephen H Minor formerly of Covington died in Aurora Missouri and was buried in Covington after travel from Danville. He built a jewelry business with partner Alphonse Lemp and later a monument shop. He toured as a traveling salesman before running hotels in Lafmed and Aurora and amassing wealth in zinc and lead mining. He leaves a widow and daughter.
The passage notes that many bilious and dyspeptic people are helped by Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach invigorate the liver improve digestion and cause gentle bowel movements.
On January 25 1922 at noon Mary Emma Dewlen wed Albert Knowels Jr of Attica at the home of Mr and Mrs John Dewlen six miles northeast of Covington. The ceremony was by Rev Bates of Salem M E church followed by a two course dinner. Guests included Albert Knowels Sr with daughters Vera and Eva and Mr and Mrs William Knowels among others.
The Ladies Aid plans its regular meeting on the ninth. Several skating parties graced the mill dam last week as ice reached six inches. The marriage of Sproson Berto and Elsie Ohl occurred at a Foster home on January 29 with a large wedding dinner and photos in Danville. Many from Coal Creek and nearby towns attended. Community members visited, hosted guests, or shopped in Covington and Silverwood. Bart Brewer was elected superintendent of West Liberty Sunday School. A large crowd attended church Sunday night.
On February 10 1922 at McMahon Barn Covington 45 head of Poland China bred sows offered for sale starting at 12 30 p m Address for catalogue Alva Ellis Hillsboro.
Mrs. Helen Vyse learns of the death of her cousin Mrs. Helen McKnight who died at Ven Nui Cal at her daughter’s home. Mrs. McKnight, daughter of Abram Gish, was born and raised in Covington.
Malcolm Allen 17, of Kingman Indiana, died at Lake View Hospital in Danville at 11 35 PM Friday from general peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. He was taken from Kingman to Danville by auto ambulance, with initial hope for recovery fading. He attended Kingman High School. funeral services were held Monday. D F Smith and Rev Kern were in Hillsdale Wednesday.
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