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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
8
July 9 at SL E church in Kingman featured Blaine Towell as Tom Thumb and Gertrude Duncan as Jennie June in a toy tale wedding. Paul Johnson conducted the ceremony with Robert Metsker as the rejected lover. ushers and family received praise for smooth handling.
relatives and friends gathered at J. Millikin home on Washington Street to honor his 56th birthday with a cafeteria style dinner. Attendees included numerous Millikin relatives from Tangier Rockville Marshall Attica and other towns plus friends from Eugene Anderson Hillsboro and Covington.
Alma Rubens stars in Curwood's The Valley of Silent Men as the story features frontier life and intrigue in Lyric, shaping a midweek collection item.
Elliott Benjamin Ahring born November 10 1889 at New Point Decatur County Indiana died July 4 1923 Covington Indiana aged 33 years 7 months 24 days He married Lydia Mae Hills October 6 1918 at First Church of Christ Danville Illinois They had two sons Floyd Elliott Harold Francis He belonged to Fifth Street Christian church Covington and worked for Big Four Railroad Company for over sixteen years Surviving wife two sons father Henry William H Ahring mother Elma Vietta and other family members also linked with the Railroad Trainmen order He authored a poem on character attributed to his wife Lydia Mae Ahring.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness during sickness and after the death of their beloved husband father and brother Lydia Mae Ahring Floyd Hills Harold Hills John C Hills and Alfred Ahring thank recipients for floral offerings and support.
Sam Longstreth, manager of Portland Arch, visited Portland Monday and said business is booming. He hosted Danville real estate men with a chicken supper and dance Friday night and has added a screened dance hall and dining room. He also runs weekly dance parties for clubs lodges and organizations in the area.
Scott's Prairie reports social visits by Samuel Glascock and family and Oliver Drollinger Weid in Lafayette Sunday. Jesse Holycross and wife received a surprise gathering at Arthur Phipps. Avanelle and Harry Drollinger returned from Ben Hur Sanitarium. Napoleon Bailey of Veedersburg died after illness. Arch Williams on the sick list.
The Coal Creek Aid hosted a Thursday afternoon program and refreshments at the Wabash Chapel. Fourteen members later visited Alec Johnson and wife to present candy and a set of silver spoons.
Stringtown residents share visits with neighbors and relatives. A cow found after vanishing, thought lost in a cave in, died during its search. Community members attend games, shop, and host gatherings at homes and churches while local trades add a filling station and various minor events.
A big Fourth of July crowd visited Portland Arch with cars streaming in from early morning. The day featured a greased pole contest won by Oakley Coffing in four seconds and a potato race won by Louis French. Talks by Fountain County prosecutor John P. Brissey and Indiana Harbor city attorney Jim Brissey, plus Ned McCabe of Williamsport, highlighted the program. Judge O B Ratcliff presided as Danville Municipal Band performed and a Danville orchestra provided the dance music. Portland Arch proved an ideal picnic site living up to its name.
S W Timmons Fort Wayne insurance manager and Fort Wayne resident attests Tanlac’s benefits after his wife and he gained relief from stomach trouble and nervous fatigue. He praises Tanlac and invites inquiry while noting over 37 million bottles sold. Tanlac is sold by druggists.
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