Woman's Club Banquet and Celebrations Around Washington Day
The Woman's Club hosted its annual banquet at the M E church parlors with a reception at Rev. and Mrs. Strecker's home. The program featured an invocation by Rev E W Strecker a welcome by Mrs T A Clifton solos poems quartets and a farce The Suffragettes Convention praising women's public role. Dr Rowland attended Benj F Keyhoe's golden wedding in Danville Ill and a call to vote against the saloon in Covington March 3 urged church members to participate.
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Woman’s Club
M. E. Church
Mes
James Boyd
McNeil
Mary Cotting
Margarite Douglas
Paul Strecker
Rowland
Danville
Benj. F. Keyhoe
Mary F. Grady
Sterling
Neb
Frank McBroom
Elpaso
Texas
Stevens
Veederspurg
Keyhoe
Fountain County Council Meets for Quick Session
Fountain County Council held a brief meeting Monday to consider additional appropriations for Crumley trial expenses and authorize a temporary loan until taxes arrive. Commissioners Copeland and Waggoner attended with Mr. Wright in Mexico and handled special term business alongside the council.
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Fountain County Council
Crumley
Copeland
Waggoner
Wright
Mexico
Rug sale boasts wider variety of sizes
Our store offers rugs in many sizes from 18x86 to 12x15 with a broader range than ever. On early purchases, customers can secure lower prices and should view the entire line before buying.
Local Option Debate in Covington Urges Yes Vote for No Liquor
A conservative estimate claims Covington ships $25 000 yearly out of town for liquor. Proponents argue the money harms homes and manhood while not aiding business, urging residents to vote yes on March 3 to end liquor sales.
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Covington
Nut and Lump Coal Prices Offered by Henry Peters
Nut coal $300 per ton and $2.90 at bins. Black coal $3.25 per ton and $3.00 at bins. Guaranteed not to glinker. Excellent for cook stoves. Phone 128. Henry Peters.
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Glinker
Henry Peters
Mrs J Church Visiting Mrs Coleman in Catlin
Mrs J Church of Catlin Illinois is visiting Mrs W B Coleman.
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J. Church
Catlin, Ills
W. B. Coleman
Covington Building and Loan shows solid 1912 results
The Covington Building and Loan Association reports 1912 Secretary's Annual Statement with 11 646 52 receipts and disbursements and total expenses of 373 05. Interest and premiums total 1 072 85 with an 8 percent dividend for stockholders. Officers listed are O S Douglas president and Alva DeHaven secretary.
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Covington Building and Loan Association
Covington B &. L
O. S. Douglas
Alva DeHaven
Deson
Stork
Snl
Stork TV
Pny
Great Entertainment by Metropolitan Ladies Orchestra
The Metropolitan Ladies Orchestra gave a fine Lyceum course performance led by Mrs. J. A. Conrad with six other ladies. Gretchen Cox impressed with violin solos and the program was well received with encores. The final course number, a Chinese operetta titled The Feast of the Little Lanterns, is planned for March 28 at the high school auditorium. Mr and Mrs Charles Robb return from their wedding trip and plan to housekeep March 1 in Sprankle property at Washington and Fifth streets.
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Metropolitan Ladies’ Orchestra
J. A. Conrad
Gretchen Cox
Charles Robb
Cincinnati
Housekeeping
Sprankle
Washington and
Fifth Streets
Covington
Liquor Trust
Crumley Murder Verdict Sparks Debate Over Juries
The piece questions the Crumley verdict, arguing the jury may have erred and condemns neglect of legal rights. It asserts the need for backbone in citizens and officials, then shifts to advertise J. Loeb's Stores Discount Sale ending tomorrow.
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J. Loeb’s
Prohibition Advocates Cite Kansas Record Against Saloons
W F Stilwell of Emporia Kansas argues that Kansas experience shows prohibition boosts state wealth and lowers taxes. He claims saloons drain Covington and other cities, driving up debt and crime, urging readers to vote against saloons and trust-operated liquor.
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Kansas
Covington
Liquor Trust
W. F. Stilwell
Emporia
Advertising Talks on How to Sell Goods Through Ads
The piece asserts consistent advertising builds customer interest through price, style, and quality. It stresses grabbing attention with display, maintaining features in every issue, and sustaining buyer confidence until the sale, noting ads must run regularly to succeed.
One More Death Sparks Veedersburg Grand Jury Call
John Boles was found dead at the rear door of McCord's shoe store in Veedersburg on Sunday afternoon, apparently from excessive drinking. Citizens report a prosecutor's inquiry began Monday but offer little confidence in its outcome. The piece urges a strong grand jury and notes pressure to "wet" Veedersburg amid political conflict and lax enforcement.
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Crumley
Indiana
Gilbert Crumley
John Boles
McCord
Veedersburg
Covington
Olious
Attica Woman Opposes Court House Move to Veederaburg
Mrs. Horace Brant of Attica visited the city to guard local interests at the court house and voiced opposition to relocating the courthouse from Attica to Veederaburg.
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Horace Brant
Attica
Veederaburg
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the Woman’s Club
Union
Millonaire Liquor Trust
Fountain Court
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