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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1922

Page

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Plight Their Vows at Church Altar

Miss Hortense Smith of Cevinecon and Mr. Francis A. McCue of Chicaro wed at St Joseph Church with Father Harold Moran officiating. Attendants included Miss Bernaraing Smith and Mr. Carl Hickey. reception followed at the home of the couple’s parents before they leave for Birmingham. Mrs McCue will reside at Trilath after August 1.

Hortense Smith Cevinecon Francis A. McCue Chicaro Jarvard St. Joseph’ Catholic Church Harold Moran Bernaraing Smith Carl Hickey Chicazu Albert Smith Wiliam Mooney Vicioy Murray Sheaenter Leoaiee Whitak Roof Leoaiee Whitak Roof Urare i. Paneed Mettetas Parerts Mero Sefay Sefay Gath Deer Ang Dpeaeile Potraw Birmingham Ata Trilatha South McGaeie Superonte Atti Covington “High School Sietma Rho Sorority Oklshboma City Okis Oyinegs Oteu Peer Shalta

Too Many Young Chickens In Ford Roadster Heist

Last Saturday a Ford roadster carried two crates of young chickens toward Cleve Howard’s place west of the city. The driver and a companion were stopped after 4938.00 was paid for the poultry at a Danville firm. Howard arrested them, charges and hearings follow in Covington court.

Cleve Howard Hess Herce Company Danville Mr. Howard

Unclear OCR notes on Loeb Road dispute and names

Fragmentary text describes a matter on Loeb Road with several named individuals. References to Ava and Ohe Pacts, ages 22 and others, plus notes about deliveries, prescriptions, and a person named Tafuyvette. Details are garbled and unclear.

Mixed Shower for Miss Hortense Smith Held at Deane Home

The Sine Nomen club hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Hortense Smith last Thursday evening at Mrs. Earl Deane's home. The venue featured pink and white bridal colors and abundant flowers. A bride and groom contest, written by Mrs. Earl Doane with a blank to be filled in, provided the entertainment.

Sine Nomen Club Earl Deane Hortense Smith

Cheree A ree Cheree A ree ey REN prize event

A wedding reception featured a pair of glass candle sticks as a prize. Guests admired the decorated chandelier and pink and white crepe paper hearts. The bride opened gifts and served sweets to attendees including several named townsfolk.

Prckares

Tree Spring Robbery Suspects Arrested in Newport

Charles Red Smith and Clarence Haines were arrested on warrants charging robbery at Tree Spring. They were bound over to the September Vermillion county court with bonds set at 2000 dollars, unable to post, and locked up. Authorities deem the case strong based on statements.

Charles Red) Smith Clarence Haines Newport Vermillion County Ed Harris

Fourth of July Celebrations Spread by Auto Travel

The article notes extensive Fourth of July festivities aided by automobiles, with crowds at Rovers Park and Portland Arch drawing an estimated 10 000 visitors. People visited Turker Run Lodi Danville Lafayette and Portland Arch then returned for evening fireworks, placing Covington on the main July 4th scene.

Rogers Park Danville Lafayette Turkey Run Portland Arch Lodi Resort Thay Turker Run Lodi Rovers Park

Celebration of 84th Birthday at Community Center

The article notes Mrs. Clint Smith hosting a birthday celebration for an 84 year old resident. Gifts and decorations filled the center as neighbors and friends joined the party. Actress Ginmer is mentioned in connection with the event and cake. Mrs. Brewers and others wished many more happy returns.

Fege Actin Geboek Ginmer Mes Clint Smith

Return of Local Patients From Lake View Hospital

Misses Fulog ae Wingswerth May Wogser and Wisehort were previously arranged as in print at Lake-Voew hospital three weeks ago and returned home last week in good health. Mr Wisekrain remains in hospital with condition not listed. Miss Hulmesworth underwent open surgery for horns and is expected to recover with support from many friends.

Fulog May Wogser Lake-Voew Hospital Wisekrain

Beverly Gardens Orchestra at Rogers Park July 7

The Beverly Gardens Orchestra, a premier dance ensemble, will play at the big concrete pavilion in Rogers Park on Friday evening July 7. One of the season’s big dances, with street crowds expected. don’t miss this event.

Beverly Gardens Rogers Park Rovers Park

John Phelps Plans Gary Fourth Visit Monday

John Phelps of Gary is coming down Monday to spend the Fourth, according to local notes. The announcement highlights his travel and holiday plans in the community brief.

John Phelps Gary

Former Attie mayor Jesse Martin dies by suicide

Jesse Martin 55 former mayor of Attie and brother of Ephraham Martin of Newtown died by hanging in a tool shed on his Benton county farm five miles east of Ranches. He had visited his daughter Mrs A R Cabbahs for a vacation and was found unable to be revived. He had been in poor health and recently in an Indianapolis sanatorium. He led rich local interests and served as president of the First National Bank of Attica.

Jesse Martin Attie Ephraham Martin Newtown Ranches A. R. Cabbahs Martin Indianapolis Benton County Richland Township First National Bank of Attica

Death at Hillsboro crossing halts hay-field delivery

Amos Boggs, 38, a farm hand, was killed at Range road crossing east of Hillsboro when a westbound freight struck his wagon. A fox reportedly diverted his attention. He was thrown about a hundred feet and died two hours later. He was unmarried and survived by relatives including a brother Iva.

Amos Boggs Range Road Hillsboro Boggs Iva

Court hearings and road project debates in county session

In the Byron Brazier district court term the commissioners faced renewed injunction plans as a county auditor dominated the discussion. A petition from Milbreek township urged opening a Hershbereer road, intending to shorten hauls to Merker and create a direct north south route to Kingman and Veedersburg from the county’s tower end, with ongoing local opposition.

Etura Byron Merrd Mfilbreek Hershbereer

Local church roles shift among area clergy

A garbled report lists movements of several church figures including a former Young preacher and a Methodist church member amid unclear details. The item notes transfers and leadership changes affecting parish leadership and church membership.

Rei Herve N. Gosden Daavith Pee Ferro Methodist

Shrine Picnic at Turkey Run Draws Big Crowd

The Fifth District Shrine Club hosts its third annual picnic at Turkey Run State Park on Sunday. Zeus Temple’s bard will perform and a special program is planned for visitors. Last year more than four thousand attended and organizers expect a larger turnout this year. It is a basket picnic with families arranging their own dinners. The Fifth district Shrine club is a permanent group with clubs in every county. Publicity chairmen are Isha & McFeoddin of Reckville.

Shrine Club Turkey Run State Park Zeus Temple Isha & McFeoddin Reckville

Rudolph Martin Receives Dental License Soon

Rudolph Martin son of Dr. E. J. Martin of this city has passed the State Dental Board examination and will receive his license to practice dentistry in a few days. He expects to begin practice at once.

Rudolph Martin E. J. Martin State Dental Board

Road Hog Incident Ends in Wreck Near Hillsboro

Mr and Mrs Wells of Covington avoid serious injury after a near fatal crash caused by a reckless driver on the Dixie Highway. Their Ford Sedan rolled down a 10 foot embankment near Hillsboro, front crushed and doors torn away, but they escaped with non life threatening injuries and planned Fourth of July visit with friends in Shelbyville.

S. V. Wells Covington Dixie Highway Hillsboro Mr. Wells Mrs. Wells

Automobile Hit Sides Women Turning Hopes For Recovery

A car struck Mr and Mrs Wells injuring them but causing no broken bones and the occupants were soon cared for at home. The hit and run driver fled east and is believed to have detoured to avoid capture. Local authorities were notified and medical aid arrived, with the couple receiving treatment for soreness and injuries from the crash.

Wells Sid Welle Diem & Harden

Mrs A J Royse Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary J Blakeny Royse 65 wife of A J Royse died at their East Liberty home at 12 20 am Thursday after a year’s illness from stomach cancer. Married March 26 1871 the couple had eleven children seven survive and were present. Funeral services by Rev Wm Elmore will be from the home at 10 am Saturday with interment in Mound cemetery.

Mary J. Blakeny Royse Ears A. J. Royse East Liberty Street Andrew J. Royse Wm. Elmore Mound Cemetery

Hillsboro Woman Injured in Auto Accident

In Hillsboro a woman sustained a back injury when a car driven by Oita Watrick collided with an Illinois car. The crash occurred around 1:50 pm in the town center as several vehicles were parked. Mrs Weidman was jolted but unharmed beyond a back strain. minor vehicle damage occurred to the fenders and hoods of both cars.

Willsporo Nearros Oita Watrick Wuthrick Elizabeth Pickering Cora Purdue Frank Sanger Grant Weidman Victor Russ Min Street

Newell and Rev Berry Visit Covington Friends

Mr. and Mrs. L. HW. Newell and Rev. Berry of Heopester Th. visited Covington friends last Friday. Mary from Attica joined the crowd at Rogers Park to view the fireworks on the evening of July 4th.

Mary Attica Rogers Park

Death claims two older residents in Covington area

Mrs. Lou Charles aged about 78 died at her home on Second and Crockett streets around 4 50. The death followed illness of long duration. She had lived in Covington after moving away and returned about six months ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning. The undertaker Kerr transported the body to Maplin.

Lou Charles Cied Crockett Mordey Covington Charles Funers Kerr Maplin

Covington Mourns Longtime Resident After Illness

Joseph Haines died at his West Jefferson street home after a long illness. His wife Mrs. Haines died five weeks earlier. He moved from Illinois to North Vermillion county about thirty years ago and later settled in Covington. He was involved in local business and was a Red Men's Lodge member. The funeral service will be held at a local church tomorrow with services conducted by undertaker.

Arthur Clarence Chen Fuerm Covington Tex Sotee Disin Vecy Soiieus

Many Foreign Cars Parade Through Dixie Highway On Fourth

Cars from New York Connecticut Iowa Ohio Kentucky Texas and California were seen passing this point during the Fourth of July with a steady stream moving both east and west along the Dixie Highway.

New York Conneticut Iowa Ohio Kentucky Texas California Dixie Highway

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Joseph’s Church Alva Ora Fritz C. F. Towe Db. A Covirneton I.i Loeb Road Chandler Eile Tedoebor Tara Sheld Cheree A Ree Fascination Spain Paramount Magazine Lyric Theatre Horace N. Ogden DLAD Mrs. S. V. Wells A J. Royse Mrs. Charles Wm. M. Hain Mr. Dollar Bil Twiddy Covington, Indiana
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