Mrs Mack Martin Passes Away
Mrs Mary L Martin died at her home on South Fourth Street at 1 p m after months of illness. Funeral services conducted by Rev O W McGaughey were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery. She leaves Mack Martin a husband and daughter Maxine three sons and three sisters Mrs Julia Gamble Mrs Walter DeWeese and Mrs Lucy Jacobson. She was born May 6 1869 near Salem New Jersey and came west with her parents. She was twice married before to Shoemaker and Jasperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Martin
Mack Martin
South Fourth Street
O. W. McGaughey
First Christian Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
George Noble
Maxine
Julia Gamble
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter de Weese
Danville
Lucy Jacobson
Attica
Card of Thanks for Mack Martin Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kind deeds and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and mother Mack Martin and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Mack Martin
Deaths Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Death
Mr and Mrs John Death of this city observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Friday at home. Attending were their children and families and Millard Death and family. Mr Death, a Civil War veteran, remains in fairly good health despite rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Death
First National Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The First National Bank of this city held its annual stockholders meeting Wednesday in its banking parlors. The bank reports a prosperous year and notes the personnel of officers remains the same with a splendid corps of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Covington High Wins Weekend Basketball Twin Aces
Covington High defeated Veedersburg 20 to 19 in a tight Friday game on their home floor. They followed with an easier 26 to 22 victory at West Lebanon Saturday, using the second team late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington High School
Veedersburg Five
West Lebanon
County Treasurer Buys Hillsboro Water Street Property
H. S. Starnes, county treasurer, purchased the Water street residence in Hillsboro from Ernest Grubbs of Silverwood, a former Hillsboro grocer. The Grady family occupies the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Starnes
Water Street
Hillsboro
Ernest Grubbs
Silverwood
M. C. Grady
Fifth Street Christian Church Preaching Sunday Services
Next Sunday January 14 marks the first preaching Sunday of the new year. The church invites all to attend either the 11 am or 7 pm service led by Minister O W McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. McGaughey
Mrs Schma Hosts 500 Club at Home
Mrs. Wm Schma entertained the 500 club at her residence on Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a social game and were served lovely refreshments by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schma
500 Club
Priscilla Club
Santa Clause
Junior Scesley
Great evangelistic baritone leads revival at Methodist church
The Baritone chorister heads the evangelistic singing at the city revival services. He has worked in several states and draws crowds with earnest spirit. Other pastors assist beyond the regular minister.
Licenses Issued For Six Local Marriages
County clerk H. E. Bodine reports six marriages approved since the last tally. The couples include Clyde W. Smith and Ruth E. Blackfort of Hillsboro, John Kell and Beatrice Pools of Covington and Veedersburg, Frank C. Waller and Ruth Gouty of Rileysburg, Henry Wood of Champaign and Sophrona McVey of San Antonio, William A. Lyons and Nellie E. Wood of Covington and Hillsboro, and Pascal Reese of Wingate with Mary M. Lively of Mellott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bodine
Clyde W. Smith
Ruth E. Blackfort
Hillsboro
John Kell
Beatrice Pools
Covington and Veedersburg
Frank C. Waller
Ruth Gouty
Rileysburg
Henry Wood
Champaign
Sophrona McVey
San Antonio
Texas
William A. Lyons
Covington
Nellie E. Wood
Pascal Reese
Wingate
Mary M. Lively
Mellott
Marriage of Miss Margaret Boughman and Harry Robb
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret Boughman of Danville Illinois and Harry Robb of this city. The ceremony occurred at 3 PM Monday at the bride’s parents home 1115 Harmon Avenue Danville with Rev H O Wilson officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs W C VanDorn. The couple will reside in Paxton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boughman
Danville
Ill
Harry Robb
Milo W. Boughman
Harmon Avenue
H. O. Wilson
Third Church of Christ
W. C. VanDorn
Mr. Robb
Economy Drug Company
Paxton, Ill
Eston Starkey
Cates
Anna Marie Frank
Logansport
Starkey
Mr. Starkey
Joe Starkey
Citizens Bank Holds Annual Election
At the annual stock holders meeting on Monday in the city, Citizens Bank elected officers for the year: W. H. Lykins president, R. E. Smith vice president, S. P. Gray cashier, John La Tourrette assistant cashier, Lara L. Ward bookkeeper. Directors named: Dan C. Reed, S.2 Gray, R. E. Smith, W. H. Lykins, Charles Yerkes and John LaTourrette. Capt. Lykins purchased the controlling interest in the bank. The report notes strong business and obliging officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Dan C. Reed
Capt. Lykins
Local Banks Cates and Mellett Showcase Strong Performance
Bank statements for the Cates and Mellett banks appear in this issue. Both institutions are described as well managed by local officials and as solid business assets to their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Mellett
Local Residents Report Health Updates and Hospitalization
P G Leming recovering after a close call to pneumonia. Mrs Henry Von Berg visited Danville relatives earlier this week. Mrs Elizabeth McGeorge, ill for some time, went to Danville Thursday to enter St Elizabeth hospital for treatment. Friends here wish her a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry von Berg
Danville
Elizabeth McGeorge
St. Elizabeth Hospital
No Woman Knows Lyric Show Prompts Evening Listings
Local notices list Eloise Peters taking a position at First National Bank and several theater prompts for Lyric showing The Fox with Harry Carey, plus multiple social visits, travels, and community events across Covington and nearby towns during the holiday period and into the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Peters
First National Bank
Leland Moore
Tolono
Ill
Covington
O. M. Gardner
Mar: Rowlett of
Kingman
J. T. Redman
Mary Runyon Dies After Long Illness at Perrysville
Mary Runyon born November 2, 1842 in Mason County Kentucky died January 4 1928 at 4 30 am in Perrysville Indiana. She was the eighth child of Daniel and Jane Runyon and cared for her family as relatives passed away. A Methodist in Benson Chapel and later Perrysville she remained devoted to family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 30 pm Saturday at her home led by Rev R B Kern with interment at Hicks cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Runyon
Daniel
Jane Marshall Runyon
Mason County
Kentucky
Indiana
James
W. H. Fans
Methodist Church
Benson Chapel
Perrysville
R. B. Kern
Hicks
Called Meeting of Troy Chapter O. E. S. for 1923 Officers
There will be a called meeting at the Masonic hall next Monday evening January 15 for the installation of 1923 officers. All new officers are requested to be present for installation, Rena Clifton W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Chapter
Masonic Hall
Rena Clifton
W. M
Starnes Host Dinner for Covington Anagram Club
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Starnes entertained the Covington Anagram Club at a 7 o'clock dinner on Washington Street. Guests included many couples and several special friends while Mrs. Ella Steele, Miss Bernice Starnes, Ethel Starnes and Geneva Parret assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Starnes
Anagram Club
Washington Street
Covington
W. W. Layton
Peter Ost
W. E. Bilsland
Francis Smith
T. E. Rainier
Frank Luke
Ratcliff
Ella Steele
Bernice Starnes
Ethel Starnes
Geneva Parret
Rummage Sale by Presbyterian Ladies Aid Planned
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold a rummage sale in the Chamber of Commerce buildup on Saturday January 13, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce
Evangelistic Services Begin at Local Methodist Church
The evangelistic meetings at the Covington Methodist Church attracted strong community attendance. Music is led by Louis Burnett with Rev J J Wilson assisting and preaching nightly through Friday. Purdue YMCA teams will run a High School program Friday to Sunday, inviting wide local support for blessings to Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Burnett
J. J. Wilson
Methodist Church of
Attica
M. H. Appleby
Crawfordsville
Purdue Y. M. C. A
Parents and Sons
Covington
Russel B. Kern
Ex Trustee Will Brant Honored In Hillsboro Dinner
Prof and Mrs H C Wysone hosted a four course dinner on Park avenue to honor William E Brant retiring trustee of Cain township. Teachers from Hillsboro and Ellis schools attended with friends. Guests received diamond scarf pin and pink white rose bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Prrof
H. C. Wysone
Park Avenue
William E. Brant
Cain Township
Ellis
Fred Graves
Golda Little
Maxine Lochridge
Wysong
Brant
E. P. Finch
Fred Grave
Lizzie Taylor
Frances Taylor
Hazel Hoppes
Golda Lutts
Bernice Hyatt
Eulalia Allen
Gertrude Williams
Mary Brant
Messrs
Foster Poe
Harry Ray
Paul Beauchamp
Ralp Ingersoll
Matilda Wyson
Dan Hutchins
Purdue Y M C A Men To Visit Covington This Week
Ten select Purdue University Y M C A men will spend the weekend in Covington to conduct a Day program and hold church services Sunday. State Students Secretary Lee leads the group with Richard Silverthorn Purdue Y M C A General Secretary. They will work among local boys to promote higher ideals and wholesome living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University Y. M. C. A
Covington
Nate. Clive
Oe Lee
Richard Silverthorn
Purdue Y. M. C. A
Reo Bus Line Announces Danville Route Start
The Reo Motor Bus Line will operate a bus starting Monday January 15 for workers in Danville Illinois. The schedule shows Veedersburg departs 5 40 am Covington 6 00 am and Danville return at 3 45 pm. The times may change if not satisfactory. Frank Layne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo Motor Bus Line
Danville
Ill
Veedersburg
Covington
Frank Layne
Library Officers Elected by Covington Board
Covington Library board met at the library Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. President C W Nelson vice president Mrs John McDonald secretary J M Wilkey treasurer Charles Baldwin and librarian Miss Katie Diffenderfer were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Library Board
C. W. Nelson
John McDonald
J. M. Wilkey
Charles Baldwin
Katie Diffenderfer
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Mrs. Mack Martin
Fifth Street Christian Church
Louis F. Burnett
P. G. Leming
Leem Yet
Neves
David Plaut
Frank
Seegehen
Aio
Um Herzog
Frank Faust
Ray Geiger
Route Two
Francis McCue
Beatrice Poole
Paris Poole
M. E. Parsonage
Kipling White
Nelson White
Denver
Colo
Alberquerque
N. M. Kip
C. L. Myers
Blossom Board
Peter Cossey
Gessie
Wallace Reid
Lila Lef
Lyric
Geo. W. Collins
Charley Phebus
Womans Club
Laurissa Allen
Ethelyn Staats
Peoria
Mort Steely
Jake Yerkes
Walter Moore
Tolano
Ethel Clayton
Theodore Roberts
M. E
Prof. Burnett
Leslie Harlowe
Loredo
Ernest Ratcliff
Judge Ratcliff
Rantoul
Mollie Rosa
James Tillotson
Clinton
Wm. Tillotso
Frank Masher
Newton
Mr. Masher
Harry Carey
Little Breezy Eason
the Fox
TE. Rainier
Genera Mary Ellen
Detroit
Milan
Mich
Wilbur Wright
Jasper Bone
Norval Smith
Kouts
Sarah Smith
S.T. Randolph
Ronsert Voliva
Wm. Noose
Swanty Anderson
Claude McCauley
Anderson
Newtown
O. E. S. Meeting
Will Brant
Fanny
Mabel Julienne Scott
Stuart Holmes
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