Covington Automobile Races Highlight City Weekend
Covington and nearby residents enjoyed two days of auto races at the Covington Fair Ground. Promoter disputes over leased grounds led to competing events on July 5 and 8, with Zeke Youngblood winning the Saturday races in Warrick’s Chevrolet and Covington taking the ball game 8 6 from Danville Colored Unions.
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Covington
Covington Fair Ground Track
John Zener
Indianapolis
Fair Management
Earl Warwick
Zener
Warrick
Zeke Youngblood
Danville
Youngblood
Mr. Zener
Printing Shortage Delays Whitaker Paper Shipment
A newspaper notes a delayed order from Whitaker Paper Co due to railroad unloading issues. A July 6 letter from Ben C. Morris promises shipment by afternoon and upcoming supply for next week at about 16.4 cents per pound, urging readers to bear with the shortage.
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Ofice
Ice Cream Social by Catholic Ladies Group
Church ladies host an ice cream social on the church lawn Thursday evening July 15 inviting friends and neighbors to attend. The event welcomes all in the community to enjoy treats and fellowship hosted by the parish.
Ohio Governing Ticket Nominated at Democratic Convention
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated for president by the Democrats at 1 45 Tuesday morning on the 44th ballot in San Francisco. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was named by acclamation as running mate. The ticket is seen as strong and will spur a vigorous campaign.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Local notes from Veedersburg and area skimmed items
Citizens Bank statements praised as splendid. Prof Leist visited Indianapolis Wednesday. Mrs James Twiddy stayed in Mellott. Judge Marshall came from Veedersburg Wednesday evening. Jos Nelson and wife of Lebanon visit their son Clarence and family. Mr and Mrs T G Douglas of Danville were there July 3 with Mrs Douglas staying over. Elva Young daughter of M M Young improving after Lakeview Hospital operation. Rev Kern declined 2500 dollar Methodist College offer to stay in the ministry. County Commissioners met. roads up for letting despite prior resolutions to lower costs. Bond sale questions may reveal how public funds are spent. Tom Mix in The Speed Maniac at Lyric tonight.
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Judge Marshall
Veedersburg
Jos. Nelson
Lebanon
Clarence
Elva Young
M. M. Young
Lakeview Hospital
Kern
Kansas
Tom Mix
H. C. Martin
Attica
Decatur
Covington
Harry
Malcolm Adamson
Harvey
Ill
Malcolm
Wisconsin
Boggs Bros
Fred Layton
Trogons
Covington Sand and Gravel Co’s
Frank Tillotson
Fithian
Nora
Lela
Emma
Will Tillotson
William
James Murray
Lena Whitaker
Ben
Hamilton
Ohio
W. R. LaFollette
Thorntown
Indiana Governor Calls Special Legislative Session
Governor Goodrich announces a special session of the Indiana General Assembly for Monday July 12 at 1 30 p m The call cites welfare needs shortages of state institutions and the War Memorial as urgent items with possible tax law amendments and other minor measures to be considered with limited prospects for passage.
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Goodrich
Commonwealth of Indiana
Wasmuth
Watson
Warren T. McCray
Krauss
Indiana
Second Annual Club Picnic at Royal Grove
Plans are complete for the second annual Club Picnic to be held at the Royal Grove one mile west of Mellott next Wednesday July 14. All boys and girls should attend with parents. Professor Clevett of fanship in the county will be represented, so bring your township winner. A. J. Hesler County Club Leader.
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Royal Grove
Mellott
Clevett
A. J. Hesler
New and renewal additions to the Republican family
The list records new and renewing members since the last report. Names include John Wheatley Ed Gray Dr Rowland Wm Schma Mrs Mary E Gardner Mrs M W Snoddy Charles Watts Miss LaVerne Gla s cock Thomas Frier David S Myers T G Douglas John Shoup Mrs Mc Coy Whitford and Mrs Sarah J Rush.
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John Wheatley
Gray
Dr. Rowland
Wm. Schma
Mary E. Gardner
M. W. Snoddy
Charles Watts
LaVerne Glascock
Thomas Frier
David S. Myers
T. G. Douglas
John Shoup
McCoy Whitford
Sarah J. Rush
Supreme Court Declares Tax Law Section Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of India struck down the horizontal tax raise portion of the new Tax Law as unconstitutional. The ruling creates legal uncertainty for other provisions and may prompt rapid legislative action in the upcoming Special Session next week.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Moses
Daniel Mossbarger Dies at 83 in Ges sie Home
Daniel Mossbarger aged 83 died Friday morning at his daughter’s home in Ges sie due to infirmities of age. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Prather home with interment in Hopewell cemetery. Mossbarger was a substantial North Vermil county citizen and was well known.
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Daniel Mossbarger
Milton Prather
Gessie
Prather
Hopewell
Wool pool meet set for July 10 at Waynetown
Mountain and Montgomery wool pool committees will convene in Waynetown at 2 30 PM Saturday July 10 to revisit the tool question. All interested are welcome.
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Mountain
Montgomery Counties
Waynetown
Library story hour begins July 14 Wednesdays 9 to 10
At the request of the Library Board Tri Kappa will conduct a story hour at the Library each Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 beginning July 14. Children above five are invited to hear these stories. The Library Board appreciates parental cooperation.
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Library Board
Tri Kappa
Fourth of July Draws Back Covington Natives
Former Covington residents returned for Independence Day festivities as the Leader runs a new advertisement this week inviting the community to celebrate at homecoming.
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Covington
Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice 1920
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m The invitation comes from Pastor R B Kern for attendees to join in all services on Sunday July 11 1920.
Danville Fair Grounds Horse Races Crown Attendance
Community members gathered at the Danville fair grounds Monday to watch horse races. Local spectators described the afternoon as lively with fans cheering thoroughbreds and ponies alike.
Local social notes and harvest updates from Covington area
Local residents visit for the Fourth include Otho Hershberger of Ft Wayne and Burton Steinhauser of Terre Haute. Dolores Cassinelli stars in The Virtuous Model at the Lyric. River flooding from northern rains damages low lands. Malcolm Adamson returns for the holiday then heads to Wisconsin. Family reunions shape Covington outlay as farmers report busy harvest and labor shortages.
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Fayette
Otho Hershberger
Ft. Wayne
E. M
William Tillotson
Fithian
Ill
Tillotson
Burton Steinhauser
Terre Haute
Harry Voltz
James Murray
congressman Morgan dies after pneumonia in Illinois hotel
The report states Dick Thompson Morgan of Oklahoma died Sunday night at Lakeview hospital Danville after contracting lobar pneumonia while guest of the Heath family at Tremont hotel. He served in the U S House representing Oklahoma's Eighth District for ten years after a career in Indiana and Oklahoma Territory politics. The body was shipped to Oklahoma City for burial. Mourning friends recall his genial nature and long service.
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Dick Thompsort
Morgan
Tremont
Heath
M. Board’s
Lakeview Hospital
Danville
Oklahoma
Congress
Montreal
Canada
Porter H. Morgan
Oklahoma City
Dick Thompson Morgan
Woodward
Prairie Creek Township
Vigo County
Ind
Valentine
Frances Morgan
Prairie Creek
Union Christian College
Merom
Indiana
U. S. Land Office
Roosevelt
Ora Heath
A. R. Heath
Covington
Porter Heath Morgan
Clemmer Deupree
Bloomfield
Iowa
Don’t Delay Orders for Building Materials Now
Don’t delay orders for building materials this season. We offer a complete assortment now but may not have later as most yards are short and have been for months. Trade is bound to rise after harvest. Order now to ensure you get what you want. Covington Indiana.
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Od. J. Young &Cs
Fptf
Covington
Indiana
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Covington Automobile Races
Whitaker Paper Co
Indianapolis, Inc
Myr, T. A
Clifton, Covington, Indiana
Monlo
the Whitaker Paper Co
Indels
Ben C. Morris, Mer
Paign
Citizens Bank
Prof. Leist
James Twiddy
Mrs
Mrs. Douglas
Tion
Nix
R. B. Kern
Pastor
Danville Fair Grounds
The
Neves
A. H. Haun
Williamsport
D. F. Smith
T. A. Clifton
Cooper
West Lebanon
S. G. Pomeroy
Dolores Cassinelli
the Lyric
C. Steinhauser
Helen of
Shelbyville
Tremont Hotel
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