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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

3

Indiana Supreme Court voids 1911 Tom Marshall constitution

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the 1911 Tom Marshall constitution invalid just before adjournment. Three judges held election commissioners lacked authority to place the proposed constitution on the ballot for the upcoming general election. Justices Spencer and Morris dissented.

Indiana Supreme Court Sagt Tom Marshall Myers Monks Cox Spencer Morris

Good Samaritan Sermons Begin at M E Church

Next Sunday evening the pastor will open a series of four sermons on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The first topic is Perils Along Lifes Way, with short sermons in summer, fine music, and a comfortable church inviting all. Preaching will also be at the Bend next Sunday afternoon.

First Presbyterian Church Worship and Lawn Service

The Lord's supper will be celebrated at the warning worship and an opportunity will be given for any who may desire to unite with the church the pastor will use a theme appropriate to the occasion The evening sermon will be especially to the children objects will be used to illustrate the truth presented If the weather is warm the service will be held on the lawn at o'clock All are cordially invited to both of these services.

In Memoriam Franc's Marion Hull 1844 1912

In memoriam for Franc's Marion Hull born near Covington Indiana in August 1844 died July 5 1912 aged 66 years. He leaves a wife and four children and known as a kind husband and Christian brother. A civil war veteran joined the 35th Illinois Infantry in July 1861 served until Sep 4 1864. charter member of J C Fremont Post Grand Army of the Republic. Also a drug advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials.

Franc Marion Hull Covington Ind Mariet Aull 35Th Regiment of Illinois Infantry

Attica Notes On Chicken Theft And Local News

Attica reports ongoing chicken thefts with growers considering a vigilance committee to track thieves. Louis Dee, Joe Copper’s half brother, found dead near Danville’s Vermillion River bridge. believed struck by a train amid drink issues. Teamsters hauled lumber Sunday for new Scott McDonald street houses. a moulders injury at National Car Coupler plant left John Wagman with a crushed left foot. Read the ads.

Louis Dee Joe Cowper Wabash Bridge Vermiilion River Danville Dee Connor Attica Scott McDonald Street John Wagman National Car Coupler Plant

Veedersburg Items Report Local News And Visits

Veedersburg items note Mises Golda Snyder and Hazel Purnell hosting Thimble Club at Hazel Purnell's home, social evening, refreshments. Unde Henry Dice dies after several weeks illness. funeral Monday. Jim Bingham of Indianapolis visits Hub. Grace DeHaven of Covington visits. Margaret Sullivan returns from Morocco. Harry Dige leaves Gary for grandfather’s death. Mrs Orley Cassady of Spencer visits J W Gooking. Glascock family returns from Little Rock. Ladies Aid ice cream supper at New Liberty church Thursday with special music. Ejjth Glascock visits Wayne Township. Hazel Purnell to Linden. Spencer family visitors from Newtown and Bethany visit Benjamin Spencer. George Wilson seen in Daville.

Mises Golda Snyder Hazal Parnell Thimble Club Ladies’ Aid New Liberty Church

Church interests attract all denominations to Winona Lake

Churches from Indiana and beyond converge on Winona Lake for July and August. The Presbyterian Young People hold their fifth annual summer conference July 13 to 20 with leaders speaking, while the Young Friends of America meet July 20 to 28. The Sunday School Workers Summer Training School runs August 12 to 22 for all denominations. The Christian Citizenship Institute runs August 11 to end of the Winona Assembly season, followed by the Bible Conference with speakers from both hemispheres.

Indifana Winona Lake Winona Young Friends of America Indiana Middle West Christian Citizenship Institute National Reform Association

The Choice of a Husband Nailed by Kings New Life Pills

An advertisement urges women to avoid weakness and poor breath by using Dr Kings New Life Pills. It promises new strength, fine complexion, pure breath, and cheerful spirits to win men, claiming easy safe and sure results for 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. Kings

Card of Thanks for Emma Hail and Family

The family thanks friends and neighbors for support and kind words during the illness and after the death of their husband and father Emma Hail.

Emma Ang

For Trade Property Sale Near R R Town

117 acres with 34 miles from a good railroad town. No cultivated land, balance rough but well watered. Fair house and barn. Price 75 dollars per acre. Tate half in good rental property. Covington preferred. W R Massey and Sons, Office in lnsley Block. Ollie Copeland of Kingman was in the city Tuesday. He remains greatly knocked out from a wreck last spring but looks well and is in generally good health despite facial injuries.

R. R Tate Covington Ollie Copeland Kingman City Ollie Redwood Wabash

Yount Bank Stock Sold Private Sale

The late H. C. Yount’s bark stock was sold privately. Mellott Bank stock of ten shares went to John Moore of Mellott for 135 dollars net. Fountain Trust Co. stock of 23 shares sold at 105 dollars net with 10 to J. Loeb, 5 to Elisha Lacy, 5 to J. B. Schwin, 3 to Henry Dickens. First National Bank stock of 20 shares sold to J. Loeb for 130 dollars net and later divided among Mrs. Lena Sewell, Dr Barnes, W. W. Layton and others. court expected to approve.

H. C. Yount Mellott Bank John Moore Mellott Fountain Trust Co J. Loeb Elisha Lacy J. B. Schwin Henry Dickens First National Bank

Ice Cream Social at String Town Union Church

The String Town Union church hosts an ice cream social on Saturday evening July 18 on the school house lawn to benefit the church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

String Town Union School House

Advertised Family List for Week Ending July 10 1912

The notice lists individuals and families including A. B. Alexander Mrs Cannie Bever Geo Bennett Lew Conn Clifton Comedy Co Mrs Albert Crummel W Kasawitz Thos McDonald and Family. It requests calling for the advertised items and is signed by F. W. Boyd P. M.

A. B. Alexander Cannie Bever Geo Bennett Lew Conn Clifton Comedy Co Albert Crummel W. Kasawitz Thos. McDonald and Family F. W. Boyd P. M

Painter John D Martin Offers House Painting Service

To All Whom It May Concern the chain of King Old Winter ends as Spring returns Johu D Martin with 46 years in renovation paints and wallpaper offers to paint and paper homes for old and new customers. Work done in workmanship manner. Samples of wallpaper available Covington Ind corner Pearl and Sth streets.

Johu D. Martin Covington Ind Pearl and Sth Streets

Joseph Opera Promises Winona Assembly Season Entry

William Dodd Chenery defends his sacred opera Joseph for Winona Assembly at Winona Lake Ind with George Ashley Brewster L L Kemper Fred Calvert W H Collison Heman Powers Haydn Owens Helen Cutler Dicker and Miss Stuart as soloists The first presentation is July 19 with weekly Fridays through August 16 plus a repeat August 22 and August 27 for the Bible conference Chenery previously produced Egypta in 1910 and Ahasuerus in 1911 across the middle west.

William Dodd Chenery Middle West Winona Lake Ahasuerus Winona Assembly Ind Joseph Jacob Egypt Chenery Winona Lyceum George Ashley Brewster L. L. Kemper Fred Calvert W. H. Collison Heman Powers Haydn Owens Helen Cutler Dicker Miss Stuart

100 Acre Farm for Sale Near Covington at $50/acre

For sale 100 acres 10 miles from Covington on a public road with a six room house cellar outbuildings a poor barn 20 acres creek bottom 40 acres cleared and cultivated balance rough living water price 50 dollars per acre by W R Massey & Sons office on Tinsley Boulevard A visit to Warren county Monday evening shows crops in fine condition and prophesies a great yield this year. The neighborhood includes many thrifty farmers and beautiful country homes.

Covington W.R Massey & Sons Tinsley Blvd Warren County Hugh Richey Baltimore Peter Rodgers James Zanes Joan Fieds Andrew Fields S. P. Burghart Robert Goben Ed. Spencer C. B. Clem J .O. Murphy A. Dixon

Sheriff's Sale Announcement from Fountain Circuit Court

A public sale is set by execution issued from the Fountain Circuit Court Clerk to expose the property to the highest bidder. The order details and exact time are not fully readable in the fragment.

Fountain Circuit Court Lo O

Foreclosure Sale Notice in Fountain County Indiana

On the third day of August 1912 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Fountain County Courthouse door the real estate of Eugene Rush will be offered for sale to satisfy a judgment with interest and costs. The property includes described quarters and fractions in section nine township eighteen north range eight west containing about 1131 3 rods, plus other parcels totaling approximately 20 to 26 acres, all in Fountain County Indiana. The sale is conducted by Sheriff Robert Kerr and attorney B Rateliff, with bids to realize the full judgment and costs.

Fountain County Indina Eugene Woosh Tobe Lowing Alb Fowurtain Bidiozua Eugene Rush Cains Abert Bo Banana Rush Coal Company Fountain Circuit Caortrity Cimbles FE. Osborn

Mass or Delegate Convention Favored by County Republicans

Indications point to a county republican convention in mid August to nominate the county ticket. Good men are named for offices but few contests are expected except for Sheriff. A mass or delegate convention could cut costs from about 400 to 100 dollars and bring party workers and rank and file closer. A meeting of convention candidates and republicans may be called during the week of July 21. Get busy.

Jericho Leaves Claim Cures Constipation

Remarkable natural shrub leaf from the Holy Land marketed as a laxative. Claims to cleanse the system gently without irritating intestinal membranes and to be tastier and safer than drugs. Sold by mail from Jericho Leaves Importing Company in Buffalo New York for twenty five cents.

Holy Land Jericho Sabruba Coa Buffalo N. Y U. S A

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M.E First Presbyterian Church Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney Walding, Innan & Marvin O. Hall F. J Cheney & Co Veedersburg Henry Dice Jim Bingham Indianapolis Grace DeHaven Margaret Sullivan Morocco Harry Dige Gary Monday Orley Cassady J. W Gooking George Glascock Clinton Ethyl Snoddy Little Rock Ark E Jjth Glascock Waynetown Hazel Purnell Linden Mondey Wm. Spencer Newtown Leslie Spencer Bethany Benjamin Spencer George Wilson Daville Evan Williams Greatest Bible Conference In WII The Presbyterians and Friends For Trade W.R. Massey & Sons Linsley Block Yount Bank Ice Cream Social Fletcher OPERA Egypta Moore Oil CO York Bt Cincinnati Loganeport Columbua Sheriff’s Safe Robert H. Kerr Pountain J. J. Meehan B. Rateliff Puce T-W Herman Miller’s Walnut Street 111 Express Herman Miller Walnut St LAW Printing Travelers Railway Dearborn Chicago
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