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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1919

Page

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Indiana Live Stock Sanitary Board Appointment Details

Dr. John L. Eizmiller Democrat Dr. Testell Lett Republican and Bedowned Chambers Republican of Rushville named to the Live Stock Sanitary Board. The 1919 legislature created the board to foster cooperation between veterinarians and breeders. The board includes the state veterinarian serving as secretary with an annual $35 000 appropriation and replaces the former veterinary medical examiners board.

John L. Eizmiller Testell Lett Rushville Sicak Sanitary Board Reed Indiana Live Stock Breeders’ Association E. L. Northup Sanity Board State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Board of Examination

Charles Spinning Breaks Right Arm

While starting a trip to Turkey Run, Charles Spinning broke the large bone in his right forearm above the wrist when his father's Ford kicked. Doctors Spinning and Myers treated him with an anesthetic and immobilization. He will not join the trip now, his father plans to drive him later.

Turkey Run Charles Ford Kingman

Petitioned Route Seen as Key Highway Link Across County

O S Jones Clayton Blythe and Dan Allison presented petitions to the state highway commission calling for a state market highway from Fowler through Williamsport West Lebanon Marshfield Romine corner Perrysville Newport and to the county line. They argue the route would connect county seats Hammond to Terre Haute and link major national cross lines, offering vast regional benefit.

State Highway Commission O. S. Jones Clayton Blythe Dan Allison Warren County Fowler Williamsport Lebanon Marshfield Romine Corner Perrysville Newport Danville Covington Hammond Terre Haute

Court Doings Show Multiple Civil Filings and Divorces

Court records list cases including foreclosure actions by Paul F. Stouse against Malon Houts Carl E Dien and Rifle King, divorces Moda Williams and Remonstrance over 5th Street improvement. Marriage licenses issued to Joel Cowgill Mina Hershberger and others from Kingman Indianapolis Danville Hillsboro Urbana and Covington.

Shewey Chas Sewey Fe Laucehlin Paul F. Stouse Malon Houts Paul F. Stsuse Carl E. Dien Rifle King Moda Willians Willem C. Williams Pearson Amanda S. Pearson 5Th Street Improvement Circuit Court Joel Cowgill Kingman Mina Hershberger James White Indianapolis Elizabeth Stenger Carroll Wallace Veedersburg Nell Harris Hillsboro Wm. Williams Danville Uil Edith Gardner Lillian Waterstrad Charles Smith Weelersburg Edna Pace Covington Cleve Willett Faye Helms Stone Bluff Earl Stade Urbana Ill Daisy Hord Henry Cverr Hammond

Taken Miss Faye Hurley Dies After Tuberculosis

Miss Faye Hurley, 17, of northwest of West Lebanon, died July 4 1919 after a prolonged TB illness. She was a high school student, Christian church member since 1914, and daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo W Hurley with two sisters and two brothers as survivors. Funeral held Sunday at West Lebanon Christian church, burial in West Lebanon cemetery. Rev Beebee officiated.

Faye Hurley West Faye West Lebanon Christian Church Rev Beebee Methodist Church West Lebanon Cemetery

Wabash Chapel Ice Cream Social Notice

The church ladies host an ice cream supper on Wednesday evening July 23 with a rain date the next evening If the forecast calls for a storm attendees should come the following night at the same time at Wabash Chapel.

Hog deal sets high price at Indianapolis stock yards

Allen sells twenty one hogs weighing about 240 pounds each through Jos. Boas Co. for 6.0 per hundred dollars, totaling 3936.24. The hogs were fed on Kingan's Digestive tankage and corn, bought by Allen, whose farm adjoins the city, and he praises the Tailor firm as one of the best commission houses at the Indianapolis stock yards.

Puscell Allen Ini Apes Disgapolis Jos Boa 3 Co YI. Lk Allen Mr. Allen Kingan J. S. Tailor & Co Indianapolis Stock Yards

Ward Wilson Dies at County Farm

Ward Wilson aged 60, long resident of this township, died at 3 p.m. Monday from stomach cancer at the county farm. Burial was held Wednesday afternoon.

Ward Wilson

Robert Bright Returns Home From Overseas Service

Robert Bright recently arrived from overseas and was mustered out of service. He reached home the last of last week and is glad to be back, saying the experience has been worthwhile. He looks well and happy.

Robert Bright

Edna Hancock Postmistress Charged With Shortage

Edna Hancock a 17 year old Stone Bluff postmistress admitted stealing about 1000 dollars from the Stone Bluff post office funds and buying a piano and a victrola. The judge ordered her released after the shortage was made good and she was sent home by train accompanied by friends.

Edna Hancock Stone Bluff Anderson Edna Veedersburg

Coffing enlarges quarters for Sugar Creek Creamery

Mary E. Coffing of west Lafay ette has overseen an expansion project for the Sugar Creek Creamery on the west side. A 15 foot rear room will be added, the interior plastered, and a front waiting room created to handle growing patronage. The firm has leased the premises for five years under J. L. Glover, promising improved local business.

Mary E. Coffing West Lafayette West Side Sugar Creek Creamery Company J. L. Glover

Boy Scouts Head to Camp for Annual Hike

Sixteen Boy Scouts left Wednesday for Turkey Run camp, traveling by school hack with their gear. They arrived about three in the afternoon and pitched tents, beginning a week of camp life under army regulations. Scouts named include Russell Smith, Robert McGeorge, Richard Pershing, Edwin Lambright, Devon Hegp, Charles Mayer, Charles Spinning, Joseph Hawkins, Ralph Little, Martin Doane, Thomas Bodine, John Schma, George Schwin Jr., Sherman Lambright, Albert Smith and Leslie Morris.

Russell Smith Robert McGeorge Richard Pershing Edwin Lambright Devon Hegp Charles Mayer Charles Spinning Joseph Hawkins Ralph Little Martin Doane Thomas Bodine John Schma George Schwin, Jr Sherman Lambright Albert Smith Leslie Morris

Mrs Nelson Hosts Married Women’s Thimble Club

Mrs. Clarence Nelson entertained the young married women’s Thimble club at her home Tuesday afternoon. A number of guests attended the social hour and enjoyed 506 refreshments. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Frank Bilsland of Chicago Mrs. Read Miles of Martinsville and Mrs. Clint Miles of Schenectedy NY.

Clarence Nelson Frank Bilsland Chicago Read Miles Martinsville Clint Miles Schenetedy N. Y

County Free Employment Agency Established in County

T R Farnam of the State Employment office has set up a free employment bureau with county club leader A J Hesler. Farmers merchants and manufacturers needing help are urged to apply directly to the county office. Any youth aged sixteen to twenty one seeking work should file their name and request further information.

T. R. Farnam State Employment Office A. J. Hesler

War souvenir shell from Covington cannery worker

Ed Scheid of Covington Canning received a 75mm high explosive shell from American Canning last Thursday. The shell was among many the company produced during the war and was sent to him as a souvenir.

Ed Scheid Covington Canning Company American Canning Company

Susie Dice To Be Overseer At Knightstown Home

Susie E. Dice, formerly of Veedersburg, leaves this week for Knightstown Indiana to take the job as overseer in the employees dining room at the J. S. and S. O. Home. Friends extend best wishes.

Susie Dice Susie E. Dice Veedersburg Knightstown Ind J. S S. O

Mrs Frank Bilsland entertains friends in town

Mrs Frank Bilsland of Chicago visiting relatives here entertained a number of her lady friends Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Belle Bilsland. A delightful social afternoon followed with refreshments served by the hostess.

Frank Bilsland Chicago Belle Bilsland

Veedersburg Man Injured When Auto Wreck Occurs

John Noland of Veedersburg suffered severe injuries in a morning automobile wreck near Hillsboro and Mellott. Unconscious beneath the car, he was aided at the scene by Miss McCauley and doctors Bonnell and Claypool, later moved to his mother’s home in Attica. condition serious with brain impact and unknown full extent pending examination.

Noland Hilsbers Mellett George Haxton George Noland Attica J. A. Coffing

Longtime Highland Township figure Rudy L. Rudy Dies

Obituary recalls Rudy L. Rudy a Democratic leader, bank organizer, and trustee in Highland Township. Born 1830s, he married Sophia Seace in 1869. they reared Alonzo L. Rudy. In 1912 he helped form Perrysville Bank and served as vice president. Funeral services were held after his death, with burial in Hicks Cemetery.

Muto J. Rudy Perrysville Bank Highland Township Collett Home For Orphans Methodist Church Sophia Hicks Cemetery

Fire destroys autos in Pine Village store room blaze

A Monday morning fire in Pine Village gutted the M. E. Taylor hardware room storing five Ford cars one tractor and a truck. Only one auto survived as flames spread to an adjacent building and houses. Firefighters saved adjoining property. The insured structures but the proprietor Mrs Elizabeth Sale lost belongings. Autos belonged to Sterling Cooper Reverend Neiswonger D W Larr and Dr Claypool with coverage.

Pine Village M. E. Taylor George Givens Pine Village Fire Department Elizabeth Sale Sterling Cooper Neiswonger D. W. Larr Dr. Claypool

Mrs Oscar Kerr Hosts Sewing Club at Fifth Street

Mrs. Oscar Kerr was hostess to the young married women sewing club at her Fifth Street home Friday evening for a social gathering with refreshments.

Oscar Kerr Fifth St

The Heart of Humanity film review praised for love story

The Heart of Humanity centers on love in motherhood and marriage. The reviewer notes the grand passion driving humanity to do good and sacrifice, with war elements serving as background to a compelling love story. The film emphasizes romance over spectacular battle scenes.

Tri Kappa Picnic At Montezuma Pool

The Tri Kappa group visited Montezuma on Wednesday for an all day pool outing hosted by Mrs. Harry McGurk of Terre Haute. They enjoyed a delightful day and praised the pool as an excellent outing spot.

Tri Kappa’s Montezuma Harry McGurk Terre Haute

Wallace and Harris Tie The Knot In Veedersburg

Carroll Wallace of Veedersburg married Nell B. Harris in Hillsboro at 9 p m last Wednesday. Rev H A Davis officiated at the private ceremony held in his home. The bride is a prominent Hillsboro young woman with many friends and the groom is a respected Veedersburg young man.

Carroll Wallace Veedersburg Nell B. Harris H. A. Davis Hillsboro

On Sight Seeing Tour By Auto From Newtown

C. Shultz the cashier of the Newtown bank left with his family for a thirty day sightseeing trip. They plan Pittsburg Philadelphia Washington coast points to New York then Niagara Falls and Oberlin College returning by auto.

Phatteast New York Penneylvania Rockville Highland Townhhin T.,c. Shultz Newtown Bank Pittsburg Philadelphia Washington Capitol Niagara Falls Oberlin College

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