Local and Personal News Highlights This Week
Miss Mary Cardiff visited in Danville Monday. Attorney Hesler from Veedersburg came Monday. A club dance was held at the opera house Tuesday. Will B Harden of Danville visited for his daughter's death. Mr and Mrs Court Pice moved to their Fourth Street home. Sleighing has been good for two weeks, first season in years. Charley Brown and Charley Dicken seek the Democratic nomination for township trustee. C A Jackson and wife attended a wedding in Boone County. Judge Illitt of Kokomo visited and transacted business last week. The thermometer opened the week below zero. The Republican prints sale bills in large type on strong paper. Richard Flora announced as Democratic township trustee candidate. Corn shipments to Covington elevators remain heavy amid wet conditions. Fred Rohitig of Attica opened an undertaking business in Veedersburg with Fred Parham in charge. W T Conner to begin travel for Commercial Tobacco Co., WV firm, on a mid month schedule.
Danville Girls Defeat Covington in Armory Clash
The Danville D H S girls all star basketball team beat Covington High School 12 to 2 at the Armory hall. Danville led 5 to 0 first half and 7 to 1 second half as Stevens and Lishop anchored defense and Gundy, Bishop, Blake and others scored. Crowd from Covington cheered as Danville showcased superior teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Armory Hall
Fairmount High School
Covington
Fairmount
Stevens
Lishop
Danville
Madge Gundy
Verne Bishop
Hazel Blake
Hattie Stevens
Leal
Leonard
Matie Peters
Ruby Bright
Ruth Mies
Ian Cadwallader
Elizibeth McComas
Uimpire
Sayers
Fish
Alma Patton
Albert Butter
Helen Chesley
Lucy Lewis
Myrtle Monger
Lucile Harlow
Coving
DeLong Family Guest in City for Visit
Mrs A P DeLong wife of Rev DeLong a former Methodist minister here spent Saturday and the early part of the week as a guest of friends. The DeLongs have many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. DeLong
Rev. DeLong
High School Athletes Train at Armory Facility
The High School Athletic Association members rent the old armory used by Company G. and work daily at basketball for boys and girls. The boys will also practice indoor baseball and aim to field a strong team in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Athletic Association
Company G
Woman's Club Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary With Banquet
The Woman's Club of Covington marked its eleventh anniversary with a banquet at the M E church parlors, followed by a social at the home of Mr and Mrs James M Danlop. Speeches by club members praised progress and were followed by music and a humorous farce The Wonderful Family. Members and guests enjoyed a lively evening of entertainment and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
M. E Church
Jobo B Martin
BR E Neheker
angelHen
T. A. Clifton
George LD. Cook
Bell Sangster
A. P. DeLong
James M. Danlop
Sixth Street
Bertha ‘Jones
Emily Jones
Tara Hunter
Wonderful Sweet Family
Tte
City Power Outage Lights Up City Until Repair
The city suffered a blackout from a dynamo failure at the power house around 6 o clock Saturday evening. Darkness persisted until Wednesday evening when repairs finished. Services now run smoothly and lights are brighter than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinamo
Merry Twelve Entertained at Dunlap Dinner
Mr and Mrs Law Dunlap entertained the Merry Twelve Club in honor of M. Mayor Jr at an elegant Sunday dinner. The couple are noted royal entertainers and the occasion was very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Dunlap
Merry Twelve Club
M. Mayor, Jr
Mrs. Dunlap
Death of J J Hershbeel in Coyington
Joseph J Hershbeel died at his home after weeks of illness. Born in Baden Germany in 1839 he was over 65. He married in 1860 and came to the United States in 1867 settling in Coyington. Survived by Lydia Carl and William with one daughter deceased. Funeral at M E church Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment Mt Hope. Mr Hershbeel was a member of the same church. C W Jones butcher shop at Shop Corner Fourth and Commercial streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Hershbeel
Baden
Germany
Coyington
Lydia
Carl
William
M. E
Palmer
Mt. Hope
Herschbeel
Abtive Church
Contractors in Trouble Over Indiana Firm Affairs
Danville attorney visited Coyington this past week for local creditors of Howard Bros. The Howard Bros. firm, contracted to build a new school at Newtown Indiana, faces $4,000 in attachments and a claimed $45 daily forfeiture since January. The firm operates on large public projects elsewhere.
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Danville
Coyington
Howard Bros
Indiana
Newtown
Ind
Jan.ion
Danville Press
Close Call for Elevator Boy Hart in Building Shaft
Chas Hart formerly of this city and now an elevator boy at Huntington Shoe Works had a narrow brush with death last week. He rode the shaft to the second floor then, absent on an errand, the elevator was moved to the third floor. Returning, he stepped into the shaft, fell to the basement landing in mud and water which spared serious injury. Both arms were cut and sprained, but he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hart
Huntington Shoe Works
Hart
Card of Thanks for sympathy after death
Catharine Herschbeel and children express gratitude to many kind friends who offered aid and sympathy during the illness and after the death of husband and father.
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Catharine Herschbeel
Ground Hog Day Weather Marks Six More Weeks of Winter
Groundhog day reports say winter to extend six weeks as the shadow seen by Sol Puiterst near the Wabash river bridge signals a long cold spell. Clear morning gave way to a fierce afternoon blizzard as skies darkened and winds rose.
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Sol Puiterst
Wabash River
Groundhog
Switzer Dewlin Pretty Home Wedding
A home wedding occurred at the bride’s mother Mrs. Matilda Dewlin on Thursday January 28. Miss Florence Dewlin and Mr. William Switzer were the contracting parties with Rev. P I Rhinehart performing the ceremony. Guests received many fine gifts and a four course dinner followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Dewlin
Florence Dewlin
William Switzer
P. I. Rhinehart
I. P. Rhinehart
Covington Canning seeks contracts for peas and tomatoes
The Covington Canning Company aims to enter contracts for peas and tomatoes for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Canning Company
State court busy week with mixed verdicts
Judge Rabb delayed by trains as sessions extended Tuesday to Thursday. The state vs Abernathy on disturbing a meeting ended with a not guilty verdict. Palin trustee v Slusser et al awarded costs to the plaintiff. Anderson vs Fountain Trust Co. admr Stucker debt case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabb
Abernathy
C.C. Palin
Eva A. Slusser
Slusser
Sarah E. Anderson
Fountain Trust Co
Admr
Martha A. Stucker
Delegates to Be Selected for County Mass Meetings
County Chair man Mellett announces plans to call for selecting multiple sets of delegates at mass meetings in each township. The call will be issued next week for Saturday February 20 1904. Delegates include State Congress Joint Senatorial and Judicial groups with numbers and procedures to be announced for attendee convenience. Watch for the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellett
Farm Lands Near Rail Lines Offer Rising Values
Looking for a home or investment, owners are urged to consider Northwest farm lands along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line where crop failures are unknown. Good soil climate and people, with rising farm values. Low excursion rates from Iowa Central and the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroads. For details contact A. B. Cutts G P A Ia Cent and M and St L.
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Minneapolis& St. Louis R. A
Iows Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Funeral for Bertha L Van Leer Held at East Liberty Home
The funeral of Bertha L Van Leer aged 26 will be at her father W B Harden's East Liberty Street residence at 2 30 p m this afternoon. Interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha L. Vanleer
W. B. Harden
East Liberty Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Invitations
Sunday school begins at 9:30 with morning and evening preaching by Prof Kenaston on The Martyr Church of History and A Famous Young Man. Special music by the Quartetti. All are invited and members urged to attend, with the pastor personally inviting men for the topics.
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Kenaston
Martyr Church of History
Quartetti
Twenty-Six Men Ever Served in Congress From Indiana
A historical note shows that over eighty seven years Indiana had only twenty six men serve more than two terms in the U S House. Currently nine Hoosier legislators have multiple terms, led by Holman, Steele and others, with many seven term or four term veterans noted.
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Indiana
Congress
House of Representatives
Hoosier
Hemenway
Mr. Overstreet
Messrs. Watson
Miers
Zenor
Griffith
Crumpacker
J. B. Landis
Robinson
William S. Holman
Maj
George W. Steele
Marion
Godlove S. Orth
Schuyler Colfax
William E. Niblack
Ratliff Boone
Overstreet
George H. Julian
Daniel W. Vorhees
William D. Bynum
Indianapolis
John Peter Cleaver Shanks
Portland
Col.c. C. Matson
William H. English
John Coburn
Henry A. Johnson
John Carr
Layton Divorce Case Attracts Attention In Superior Court
The Layton divorce case draws witnesses yet to be heard in the superior court. George D. Parks represents the defendant. Don Patton, court stenographer for Judge Rabb in Benton-Warran circuit, records the evidence for Mr. Reser. Patton is regarded as an expert reporter in the state.
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Layton
George D. Parks
Don Patton
Rabb
Benton-Warran
Reser
Patton
LaFayette Journal
DeHaven Case Set for February Trial Date
Word reached prosecutor Ratcliff from Judge West that the DeHaven case is set for Friday February 12. The judge indicated the prosecution may be expected to assist in the case.
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Ratcliff
Judge West
Montgomery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Cardiff
Hesler
Veedersburg
Opera House
Will B. Harden
Mrs. Court Pice
Fourth Street
Charley Brown
Charley Dicken
C. A. Jackson
Boone Co
Judge Illitt
Iokomo
Republican
Richard Flora
Shawnee Township
Mr. Flora
Burbridge Mill
Fred Rohitiog
Attica
Fred Parham
Fred
W.T. Conner
Commercial Tobacco Company
West Virginia
D. HH. S. Wirls
the Woman's Club
J. M
Ladies Club
Pur City
Merry
J. J. Herschbeel
C. W. Jones
Switzer-Dewlin
Mr. Switzer
John Dewlen
Noah Dewlen
John Zeigler
James C
Fling
John Martin
Frank Watta
Freeman Galloway
Harry Blue
Sadie Coffing
Theodore Coffing
Jesse Blue
Lizzie Blue
Euma Griffeth
Orah Coffing
P. J. Reinhart
Vedersburg
Wallace Epperson
Hillsboro
Alex Plunkett
Montezuma
Lizzie Taylor
Waynetown
MeDonaldson
Hullsboro
Grant Brooks
Mie
Jeanette Dalbey
Fithian
Ill
Rose Dalbey
Muncie
Lil
Mies Mande Garland
Circuit Court
A. B. Cutts
G. P. A., Ia. Cent. and
Presbyterian Church
Congressional History
Con
DeHaven
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