Family returns after river crossing and local notes
The piece recalls Lewis Green and his family returning from Alabama due to the Ohio River crossing inability, with the father having died at Vincennes. Dr Gall of Gessie Indiana dies suddenly, while Dr Ball, a Republican, is highlighted for his civic role and friendships. Measles affect Jack Kelleray as neighbors seek care from Dr Hall and Dr Henderson. Forest Hill Christian Endeavor elects officers including Andrew Steely and Lola Zuffall. Lagripe treatment with Peruna is promoted nationwide with testimonials from N N Coons and Geo Norman. Local horse sales list numerous buyers and prices. Sallow notes on Saka Bell Johnson and her pioneering family history conclude the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Green
Ohio River
Alabama
Vincennes
Saka Bell Johnson
Steeley
Pickaway Township
Pickaway Co
Ohio
Indiana
Fountain County
Wabash River
John R. Johnson
Warren County
Death of a Hero near the Fair Grounds
Yardmaster John S. Yount died from injuries sustained near the Fair Grounds after a rail incident. He exhibited remarkable courage as he died, requesting his wife be called and to settle a debt before she left. Born January 3, 1848 in Charleston, he lived in Covington, worked as a brakeman, and leaves a brother Scott and sister Mrs. Booch. His funeral train will move to Greenville, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Young
News Democrat
St. Eizabeth's Hospital
Mellville
Greenville
Tex
John Statler Yoenzg
Charleston
Coles County
Wi. A. Yount
Lsu
Covington
Ind
Scott Youns
Booch
Lon Burch
Masonic
Texas
Eastern Star Society
Tancred Commandery No
Knights Templar
Reenville
Ilinois Central Road
M. Ko& T
What’s the Matter With the Wabash River
Local plea from Mayor Livengood Covington Indiana asks for information about Arch Call a water works employee and possible husband. A responding letter from Eyan Cal Camden Illinois confirms marriage and hardship including two young children and one crippled father.
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Covington
Ind
Arch Cail
Camden
Arch Call
A.T. Livengood
Meas
Eyan Cal
Schuyler County
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Alfred Peats
Wall Paper House
Chicago
Cook's
Cook’s
Cook’s Drug Store
Wy. H. Miles
GEO
W. Meitzler
Miles & Meitzler
K. of P
Covington, Ind
Ramblers
Gall
Gessie
Ball
Jack Kelleray
Dr. Hall Fast
Foster
Dr. Henderson
Forest Hill Society of Christian Endeavor
Andrew Steely
John McDaniels
Lola Zuffall
Nora Ricketts
Eva Hall
G. A. Steely
McKigley
J. W. Zufall
Wa. Villars
Danville
Lls
Marion Elder
Newell
Frank Shaffer
Andrea
Elder
E.N. Shaffer
Mound
Urrave Sparks
Miss Spaarks Isost
Alice Williams
Bestacen
Fife
Lidge
Williams
Dan Fox
Teas Presse
Poasum Kun Zephyrs
Mo Trent
LA Grippe
Hartman
United States
N. N. Coons
Monmouth, Ll
Geo. W. Norman
Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Attica News
Chas.c. Palin
Newtown
Exa
Dan Reed
Peggy
Bonnie
Lew Kerr
Newtown Star
Chas. Cole
Major
Slippery Elm
Dr. Claypool
Sue Monday
C. B. Lockhart
Lady Staud
Wasward
W. W. Marvin
Maggie
J. L. Weber
Lucille
W. C. Palio
Polka
Sam Mills
May Girl
Anna Jr
Elia M
Billy
Jas. Sallee
Elizabeth N. Johnson
Grim Reaper
Bellville, Lil
Jan.w
Celia McComas
Desas
Dias Mar Férence
Kacimder
Brie Fritchie
Miriam Gwynn
Georgie Strader
Bessie Timmons
Francis Webb
Roy Guy
Jno. Glover
Minta Ward
Lera Hegg
Harry Tillotson
Elsie Bradbury
Hertha Osborn
School
Tom Slattery
Washington
Myrtle Rodgers
Lew Jackson
Lottie Gardner
Belle Johnson
Cleopatra Scherer
Cordia Leach
Pearl Hulland
Cora Leach
Mary Kennedy
Fred Merryman
Grace Bush
Bernard Gallagher
Leona Marshal
Gev
Webb
Leuce
Room Two
No. 2
Judd
Drach
R. S. Judd
Louis Drach
Cincinnati
Moreso
Josephine Webb
Fulton
Reenighest
Bene Gloiatt
A. C. Phelps
Coning Ton, Indy
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