Woman Perishes in House Fire Near the Hill
Mrs. Ellen McGinnis, about 70, burned to death in a fire that broke out Monday morning at her home near the hill and canal bed. Neighbors forced entry through dense smoke but could not save her. she died within minutes. Funeral services were held at Kerr rooms and interment at Mt. Hore cemetery. Washington’s Birthday observed in schools with DAR prize flags presented to each room by Mrs. W. B. Coffing.
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Ellen McGinnis
Bill McUinoulis
Island 2Nd Streets
Geo. W. Kerr &Ons
Walter
William McGinnis
Our Little City
William Collins
Mt. Hore
Washington
Richard Henry Lee
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. B. Coffing
W. A. Davis
America
City election vote challenges promised at next ballot
Officials announce plans to challenge questionable votes at the upcoming election. They claim illegal votes were cast in past rounds and vow to prosecute those who swear in. Voters from Warren county Danville Indianapolis and other places will not be admitted. The Shanks Supreme Court reversal supports convicting illegal local option voters. The dry camp seeks a pure ballot.
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Warren County
Danville
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Shanks
Bugs for sale in largest stock this vicinity
J Loeb's Stores promotes a wide selection of bugs in stock and invites customers to compare quality and size, promising the largest assortment in the area and urging buyers to visit to be convinced.
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J. Loeb’s
Voter Qualifications Outlined for Covington Local Option
An advisory on voter qualifications for Covington Indiana outlines that any legal resident may vote in the upcoming local option election. Voters must meet state residency requirements: six months in state, 30 days in the township, and 10 days in the precinct, with no registration needed. The ballot asks whether to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage in Covington.
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Covington
Rugs Carpets and Curtains Offer Value Prices
A local ad touts rugs carpets linoleum matting and sheer curtains with ready stock and money saving prices as house cleaning season approaches.
The Voice of the People on Indiana Crime and Prohibition
A letter to the editor recalls Frank Hooper’s in Sullivan county life sentence for killing John Gaither and Zig Dant after a Bicknell saloon altercation. It denounces repeal of the county option, critiques politicians, and questions the state’s social costs including asylums and jails.
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the News
Frank Hooper
John Gaither
Gaither
Zig Dant
Bicknell
Sullivan County
Walt
Rhinehart
Linton
Michael
Walter Rhinehart
Bond
Indiana
Caroine Lucas
Fypasaaiville
Ind
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Governors Denounce Saloons In Reform Era Quotes
A compilation of statements from governors and church leaders. Governor Glen of North Carolina links strong drink to 60 percent of crime, while Governor Hoon of Kansas condemns saloons as a tax burden and social menace. Georgia governors cheer prohibition, and New York’s Hughes warns against law and constitutional erosion to protect saloons. Clergy leaders, including Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Canevin, call for eradicating intemperance and blighted communities.
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R. B. Glen
North Carolina
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Grant Shumaker and Ruby Orahood Wed in Cates Ceremony
Grant Shumaker and Miss Ruby Orahood married at the home of officiant J. P. R. M. Campbell in Cates on Thursday evening February 13 at 8 o'clock. The couple are well known and start life together amid general good wishes.
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Grant Shumaker
Ruby Orahood
R. M. Campbell
Cates
Siar
Supper Fundraiser by W R C Relief Corps in Covington
The Relief Corps will hold a supper at their hall on Saturday March 1 to raise relief funds. Local residents are invited and expect a hearty, well-known supper. The event aims to support relief efforts and draws community participation.
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Relief Corps
Covington
Covington Memorial Association to Hold Friday Meeting
The Covington Memorial Association will hold a business session in the courtroom on Friday evening March 7 at 7 30. Officers to be elected and the treasurer's report will be presented before the assembly. All members are urged to attend. P B Grubb President Lee Philpott Secretary.
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Covington Memorial Association
P. B. Grubb
Lee Philpott
Sery
Supremacy of Christian Character Theme at Methodist Service
The pastor will preach on the Supremacy of Christian Character next Sunday morning at the Methodist Church. In the evening, a citywide temperance rally will be held simultaneously with other churches. The Orchestra and the Men's Chorus will assist in the music for the evening service. A large audience is expected.
Surprise Farewell Social Honors Harris Sisters
A farewell gathering was held Friday night February 14 at the Harris sisters Anna and Winifred home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of candy, popcorn, and apples before departing late, with warm wishes and regrets at their departure. Attending were Verd Bush, Blanche Hopper, Leoth O’Connor, Lula Newkirk and others, plus families of O’Connor and Lucas and Harris.
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Anna
Winifred Harris
Verd Bush
Blanche Hopper
Leoth O’.Connor
Lula A. Newkirk
Alora Newkirk
Naomi Grenard
Floy Phebus
Annie Walter
Elsie Lucas
Audra Bodine
Mecere Freeman O’connor
Arthur Newkirk
Max Bodine
David Moody
Clint Hopper
Guy Lucas
Grover Suiter
John Suiter
Dred Walter
Raymond Lucas
Clifford Winter
Charles O'Connor
Stephen O'Connor
Geo. W. Lucas
E.C. Phebus
A. C. Harris
Coal prices and social visit noted in Danville
Nut coal priced at 3.00 per ton 2.96 at bins with clinker-free claim and cook stove suitability. Black coal offered at 3.25 per ton 3.00 at bins. Phone 128 Henry Peters. Miss Martha Kreusch and Hortense Smith spent Sunday in Danville as guests of Mrs John B Martin, birthday dinner for Mrs Martin marked the day.
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Henry Peters
Martha Kreusch
Hortense Smith
Danville
Miss Kreusch
John B. ‘Martin
Mrs. Martin
Fountain County High Schools Organize Athletic League
Coaches from Fountain county high schools form an Athletic League and plan annual athletic weeks in member cities. The first event is a track meet to be held in this city in May.
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Fountain County
Zeigler and Walter Wed at Bride’s Home in Kingman
Charles E. Zeigler and Miss Anna L. Walter were married at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the bride’s home in Kingman. Rev. R. V. Johnson officiated. After a brief wedding trip they will reside on a farm five miles east of the city.
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Charles E. Zeigler
Anna L. Walter
Charles Walter
R. V. Johnson
Kingman
Veedersburg Bill on Court House Move Fails in House
The Veedersburg plan to move Covington’s court house was indefinitely postponed by the County and Township committee and approved by the House, effectively killing the bill. Most county residents opposed removal. Covington high school Agriculture Dept offers free seed corn germination tests for spring planting, with lab work to aid farmers.
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Veedersburg
Court House
Waterloo
House
Covington
Department of Agriculture
Covington High School
Clas of Agriculture
Resolutions for Mrs. Catharine Salmen of Irene Rebekah Lodge
The Irene Rebekah Lodge of Covington Indiana memorializes sister Mrs. Catharine Salmen who died February 10 1913 at Greensburg Indiana. The charter member and longtime supporter is praised as honest kind and true with condolences offered to her son John Salmen. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to him and the lodge charter to be draped for thirty days with notices to be placed in city papers.
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Irene Rebekah Lodge
Covingeton
Ind
Catharize ‘Salmen
Greensburg
Salmen
Rebekah
John Salmer
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Regis Canevin
Pittsburg
W. R. C. Supper
Methodist Church Notes
A County Athletic Association
Covington and Vicinity
Republican
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