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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1922

Page

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Death Notice of Frank M Hetfield Passes Away in Illinois

Frank M Hetfield son of Lewis R and Rhoda L Were Hetfield born Covington Indiana June 2 1849 died July 20 1929 at Lake View hospital Danville Illinois aged 73 years 1 month 18 days He lived near Hillsboro and Veedersburg worked as a farmer and businessman married to Cora Russell survives him Funeral services were at Mrs Sarah Hetfields home conducted by Rev O W McGauhey and burial in Mt Hope cemetery on the Hetfield lots.

Frank M. Hetfield Lewis R Rhoda L. Were Hetfield Covington Ind Lake View Hospital Danville Ill Indiana Frank Hillsboro Veedersburg Cora Russell Perrieville Alex Hetfield Frank Hetfiel Sarah Hetfield O. W. McGauhey Mt. Hope Cemetery Hetfield

Covington And Danville Busy Effort To Reroute Rail Line

An effort proposes diverting the Tiare Hichwas from Crawfordsville through Atties and north to Chicago via Oxford and Reotioned, altering the Crawfordsville route. The plan aims to connect Verde region to Rock, with State Headway 23 referenced as a guiding metric.

Crawfordsville Atties Throuch Oxford Chicar Verde

Young Republicans to form clubs in every Indiana county

Indianapolis July 26 The formation of Young Peoples Republican Clubs in every county is announced by Lawrence E Lyons state chairman He appoints John C Ruckelshaus to head the First Voters Bureau The first club will form in Indianapolis with F E Schartemeier as principal speaker Journalistic notice of party youth outreach and recruitment efforts

Indianapolis Young Peoples’ Republican Club Lawrence E. Lyons Lyons John C. Ruckelshaus Republican First Voters Albert J. Beveridge Ruckelshaus Republican State F. E. Schartemeier Republican State Committee

Colored Orchestra at Rogers Park Friday

Rogers Park management books The Dixie Five from Indianapolis as the main attraction for Friday night. The color guard era ensemble comes direct from the Reith circuit and promises lively dance music for attendees.

Colored Orchestra Rogers Park Dixie Five Indianapolis Colored Orchestra Reith Ctrcuit

Wipe Off the Grease From Automobile Plates Warns Official

John Sanders state deputy warns drivers to clean grease from number plates so digits are fully visible. He notes revived suspicion that motorist plates may be obscured with wrong additives and urges immediate cleanup to avoid identification issues.

John Sanders

Attica Tribune readers prize copies at office

Fragmented notice reports a wedding in Hillsbery and a charity request near Coving. It mentions Evelyn Secrets, F A Seehiees, and a June event, with local satire about a train and moral critique. Details are garbled but reference Attica across Wabash River and a request for copies.

Busete Bartes Mero Andry Coving Miss Evelyn F. A. Seehiees Hillsbery Wabash River Attica Attica Tribune Bere Sndoaskin

Tonsil Removal Noted for Prof Leist Report

A garbled clipping notes the removal of tonsils from Prof D E Leist, with unclear surrounding context or location. Further readable details are absent, leaving the main fact as a medical procedure performed on the named individual.

Social event notes and local crowd reports

A church ice cream social is planned by the Ladies Aid of Benson Chinel in Warren county for Saturday evening July 12. The event invites all residents to attend as part of a rundown of park crowds and community gatherings from last week.

Fag Hospital Wedranesday The Dial Ladies Aid Benson Chinel Werren County

Auto Collision at Fifth and Crockett Street Crossing

Ford touring car from Illinois bound for Attica and M Boerd’s Chevrolet sedan collided Sunday about 11 20 at the Fifth and Crockett street crossing. Boerd’s car was wrecked with a front wheel damaged and axle bent while the Ford sustained minor harm. The Boerd party were not injured and all occupants of the Ford left unharmed.

Attica M. Boerd Mr. Boerd Crockett Street Axel

I. & I. July Races at Danville Harness Track

A two day midsummer harness meeting is set for Friday and Saturday July 28 and 29 at the Danville Illinois half mile track. Three races each day with over 60 horses entered and entries open until the night before racing. Carl Dill will drive with wood horses.

Danville Ilinois Carl Dill

Rockville Woman Killed In Auto Crash on Hollingsburg Hill

Mrs Philip Boyd 32 of Rockville was killed Sunday when a car driven by her husband was struck on Hollingsburg hill ten miles east of Rockville. The jugular vein injury came from flying glass. The truck driver Lawrence O Dell of Indianapolis was arrested.

Rockville Ind Philip Boyd Hollingsburg Hill Lawrence O'Dell J. B.kressler Indianapolis O'Dell

Miller James W. death notices and family ties

James W. Miller born Fountain county June 17 1859 died July 21 1922 aged 63 years 1 month 4 days. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank Wise Indianapolis and brothers John Miller Oakwood and George Miller Marshall. Funeral at Beard funeral parlors conducted by Rev RosL Kern at Lemon cemetery northeast of the city.

James W. Miller Charles Lydia Pearce Miller Fountain County Elizabeth Lemon Frank Wise Indianapoli Lee Everett Miller John Miller Oakwood George Miller Marshall Beard Rosl Kern Burin Old Lemon Cemetery

Camp Fire Girls On Outing At Turkey Run

Covinetor Camp Fire Girls undertake an annual outing at Turkey Run this week with Mrs. Jo Wo Aldridee as chaperone. The group spends a week enjoying outdoor life and building skills.

Covinetor Annus Outire Turkey Run Jo Wo Aldridee

Towell McCoy Reunion Announcement

Hariev announces a Towell McCoy family reunion with details and gathering plans. The notice lists a social event for relatives and friends to reconnect at a designated venue and date.

Unclear OCR Notice on Soldier Desertion Impacts Record

Fragmentary text describes a 19th or early 20th century military case with a young man facing desertion charges. It notes an attempt to oust a person named Le Mes, a guard, and mentions army records being blanked or altered, highlighting the sadness of the situation.

Roesieub Charite

Big Stock Sale At McMahon Barn Highlights Low Prices

North Dakota stock including cattle and horses arrived for sale and were sold at McMahon sales barn last Saturday. Prices appeared low for most lot, though several splendid teams of horses drew attention amid the sale.

North Dakota McMahon Sales

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule July 30 1922

Schedule for Methodist Church on Sunday July 30 1922 with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening Worship at 7 20 p m and preaching at the Bend church at 9 45 a m Pastor Russell R Kern.

the Bend Russell Kern

Frontier of the Stars Lyric Show Progress

Thomas Meighan appears in the Frontier of the Stars during a six night run. Threshing is under way in most rings with good wheat south of town reported as turning out best.

Thomas Meighan

Radio equipped Dodge Coupe visits Covington remembered in marriage tale

A Dodge Coupe with a full radio outfit draws attention on the Dixie Highway as a Bloomington Indiana party stops at Trott Lang garage. The drivers recall a 31 year old Covington wedding involving Maccie Burkhart and James Davenport and review old marriage records from 1892.

Dixie Highway Trott & Lang Bloomington Indianapolis Covington Frank McCouchtry James C. Davenport Maccie A. Burkhart H. L. Kircie M. E

Mother of Mrs Jon Starkey Dies Near Cates

Anna Elizabeth Sowers Barker died Tuesday last week near Cates after a long illness. Born May 22, 1837, she lived with her daughter-in-law Ollie Barker the past two years. Funeral at Cates church with Rev. Rirhart. burial in Cooper cemetery. Survived by four daughters and two sons, along with 35 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren.

Anna Elizabeth Sowers Barker Cates Barker Ollie Barker Cates Church Rirhart Crawfordsville Cooper Cemetery Jos. Starkey Henry Lawson Yeddo Joe Morgan Marshall Eli Waggoner Hillsboro John Joe Barker

Chicken thieves strike farms near Shawnee Mound

Over the last two weeks, multiple farmers Judd Me harry Glenn Hawthorne Mrs Edgar Davis Charles Matthews and Clarence Davis report losses of chickens around Shawnee Mound. Tuesday night Mrs John Cunningham lost about 180 young chickens from a hen house 100 yards from the home on a farm three miles north of New Town. Authorities urge vigilant roost guarding.

Shawnee Mound Here Judd Meharry Glenn Hawthorne Edgar Davis Charles Matthews Clarence Davis John Cunningham Cunningham

Veterans to Hold Reunion for Sixty third Regiment

Civil War veterans of the Sixty third Regiment will hold their annual reunion in Covington on Thursday August 24. The community previously contributed a full quota of men to the regiment during the war.

Covington

Danville preacher fills Danville pulpit in Sunday service

Rev. R. Br. Kern filled the pulpit at the First M. E. church in Danville Kentucky Sunday morning delivering a strong sermon that drew favorable comment. Kern is described as an able preacher by local observers.

R. BR. Kern M. E Danville Kern

Attica Holds Dollar Day Merchants Promote Wares

Attica merchants staged a bic Dollar Day on Wednesday with thirty one merchants advertising their wares, while others benefited without ads. The event aimed to boost local trade and attract customers.

Attica

Dollar Day Here Next Wednesday

Covington merchants invite shoppers for a Dollar Day event next Wednesday August 2. Read the issue to learn bargains on staples offered by local stores as merchants urge residents to take advantage of the sales.

Covington

Fountain County youths named for 1922 military camp

A Fountain County list names Veedersburg residents Earl Johnson Donald Marsh Clara McConahay Merrill Miller and Charles Young chosen to attend the 1922 Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky beginning August 1 for thirty days.

Fountain County Citizens Camp Knox Kentucky Veedersburg Earl Johnson Donald L. Marsh Clara R. McConahay Merrill T. Miller Charles W. Young

Attica Forces Headed for Camp Knox Training

The Headquarters company, Third battalion and first platoon of the Regimental Service company, 151st infantry, left Attica on Wabash train No. 2 Saturday evening and arrived at Camp Knox, Kentucky, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. They will undergo two weeks of simulated field training. The service company will train with the 1A1st Infantry while the Headquarters unit is attached to a regular army regiment for the full period. The units were recently stationed at Attica.

151St Infantry Attica Camp Knox

Editor Acquires Colfax Arcade Theatre Venture

Warren C. Bowers editor of the Clinton County Review and former Hillsboro Times editor has leased the Arcade theatre in Colfax and will operate the picture show two days a week. He brings prior picture business experience to the venture likely to succeed.

Warren C. Bowers Clinton County Review Colfax, Ltd Hillsboro Times Colfax Bowers Mangaevement

Veederbure Purchases New Auto Combination Chemical Engine

Veederbure city buys a two chemical tanks auto combination fire engine with ladders axes and hoses. The purchase promises enhanced safety and insurance against fires, enabling rapid response to any chemical blaze in the city.

Veederbure

Public Sale Notice for Household Furniture

Public sale of remaining household goods and furniture conducted at Union and Fourth. Auction includes items from the late owner with items described in the notice. Sale aims to settle outstanding debts and dispose of assets.

Crisinge of Coal Creek transnete business here Tuesday

Crisinge of Coal Creek transnete Tuesday. Willie Burk in the Education of Elizabeth lyric Monday. Mrs Thomas Frier of Coal Creek was looking after business here Tuesday. Albert Heeg & Sons shipping junk to move to new location. Commissioner Ed Small delivering burial vaults to M Board last Thursday.

Coal Creek Willie Burk Elizabeth Thomas Frier Albert Heeg & Sons Ed Small M. Board

Names and visits mark Sunday events in Covington area

Danville resident Geoarce Sullvar spent Sarees there with his mother while visiting. Eetolia Mead visits Tram mond this week. AL PL Lemine of Verbora spent Sunday with PL G. Leming and wife. Frank Rilsland of Chicaco visited his mother and relatives here last week portion. Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Carter attended Frank Hetfield funeral. Gardner Crone returned from Edgerton Wisconsin with E M Board and P T Stewart. Mary Gardner celebrated a milestone with family including Amanda Bratt visiting. Covington visitors at Lodi included multiple families such as the Shulers Peters Bodine Aldridge Marquess, Layton Livengood Gardner Young and others.

Frank Rilsland Chicaco Berry Shuler Frost Harden Harry Shuler Helen Peters Alms Bodine Anna Aldridge Inez Marquess J. M. Wilkey Lois W. W. Layton A. T. Livengood Claude Gardner Luke McGeorge Robert Bright Wilbur Young George Young Covington Lodi

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Covington and Danville Nellie Norris DR. Wert Tuan Teevtte Young People’s Republican Clubs Barkley-Stebbins Prosvad Sophe Ay D. E. Leist Sun UK Towell-Mccoy D ’ Hariev Marion Davies Ing King Blizzard Chanute Mer Mes Frank Martin Pound Wir Binchan Inchiarks Cade’s Mill Sanday Malesm Bantz John Dirmich Louise and Frares Greencastle Lola Neighbors Nettie Shade Berkley Calif John Rogers Will Rabb Detritch Jos Starkey Attica Company Camp Cel A. G. Ma LIC Sale Wetlom Iarguna Hiram Keller Laden Anrtionescr Arthuys McFarlard Hoopeston H. P. Gamble Marion A. E. Gamble Celestia Frord Montgomery Ala Francis A. McCue Birmingham Alt W. J. Cathcart Froyd McCue Hortense Smith Geoarce Sullvar Eetolia Mead Trammond Mronel Mere Lemine Verbora G. Leming A. B. Carter W. Hamswort Frank Hetfield Gardner Crone Edgerton, Wis E. M. Board P. T. Stewart Gene Rush Mary Gardner Wm. Brant Myron Gardner Amanda Bratt Dollar Twiddy Covington, Indiana
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