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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
3
The Five Hundred club held a Friday picnic at Lucas Nebeker’s farm east of town to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Walker who are leaving Covington for the western states. The event featured ideal weather and a delightful gathering as the Walkers’ absence will be felt in the community.
The Covington fair board let a contract Tuesday evening to Chas A Brown of Covington to build a 97 by 66 foot club building with 100 pens 6 by 8. The design includes a bake roof at the east end for easy enlargement and the structure should be finished at least one week before fair week. The board will remodel the east and north wings of the floral hall to house the girls' work and canning and sewing club exhibits. County Agent L E McKenzie notes the improvement will aid county club work.
Miss Alice Schulenberg daughter of H H Schulenberg of Champaign and Fred Hartbank of Tolono were married at 6:15 AM last Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Rev Frawley officiated. Attendants were Miss Mayme Wagner and Paul Schulenberg. A wedding breakfast followed at the Inman hotel.
Funeral services for Frank McCurdy were held Saturday at 3 pm at Joel Gray’s home on South Perry Street Attica. The rite was conducted by Mrs Throudson of Indianapolis. Attica men who served in France nine months with the 119th were mentioned in the notes.
Surviving members of Company H 72d Indiana Volunteers announce their 28th Annual Reunion and Picnic to be held at Comrade Fred Johnson's residence near Paxton Illinois on Saturday August 16 1919. About 20 members remain with 57 years since muster on August 16 1862. Honorary status for families of deceased comrades, requests for word by letter if attendance is not possible.
Charles F. Carpenter as administrator of Elizabeth Carpenter deceased has filed final settlement in Fountain Circuit Court for April term 1919. The account and vouchers will be examined on September 22 1919. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship.
A merchant questions whether others can assess the value of his goods without advertising his stock. The piece explores the role of publicity in market perception and sales.
Cedar Lake in Northern Indiana hosts a summer outing at the Cedar Lake Conference Grounds with views of grounds and buildings. The site is praised as a charming revival transforming a formerly stigmatized camping area into a venue for speakers, music, nature, and a profitable vacation.
French evangelical leader Dr Sail lens tours America to mobilize Christians about France and Belgium ruin. Dr William B Riley of Northwestern Bible Institute and Paul Rader lead Cedar Lake conferences opening June 28 with music by Arthur W McKee. Teachers include Scofield Goebelein Larkin Pannin Bennett.
After World War I the Bible gains new appeal in American life. Soldiers in trenches clung to scripture as death approached. Summer Bible conferences are expected to attract large crowds, with the Cedar Lake Conference offering a Bible Conference and Bible School under a single program.
Aug 9 to Aug 14 Cedar Lake Conference grounds hosts annual City Mission Conference with Paul Rader and speakers from London Newark St Paul Champaign and Cleveland. Rev Thomas Stevens China Inland Mission director will discuss gospel outreach from China.
The Republican offers a fine county map as a premium or for sale. The map costs $1.50 separately, with a 1 year subscription in advance at $1.50 or two for $2.50.
Indiana Fountain County notice states Covington requests bonds to borrow 10000 dollars to pay off existing obligations and restore the general fund. A public hearing is set in Indianapolis on Saturday July 5 at 11 a.m. All taxpayers and interested parties are urged to attend. Dated June 19, 1919.
Public notice urges constant advertising to boost sales for merchandise, staples, and trade-marked products. It argues that reducing advertising expenses harms prestige and profits, urging businesses to advertise wisely to stay prosperous.
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