Motor Races Thrill Crowd At Ovington Event
Motorsports drew a large crowd as early heats featured Ford and Harley entries in 10 and 25 mile races. Roberts sustained a broken arm but finished amid cheers after his Ford led early. Johreon of Marshfield won a 15 mile Buick event, while Johnson took the 25 mile in a Buick. Promoters Kimpatrick and Sarles praised the turnout and planned future races.
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Ovington
Mar
Roberts
Ford
Stearns
Birts
Paris
Ill
Johreon
Marshfield
Buick
Thikoberts Ford
Cratk
Helfenca Johnson
Fred Albright
Crawfordsville
C. H. Kimpatrick
Roscoe Sarles
Lafayette
Local auto club forms to keep racing money home
Citizens discuss forming an automobile association to promote local races and retain funds locally. Various residents including a merchant, a cop, a lawyer, a photographer, and farmers weigh in on traffic, crops, and community events while noting past or upcoming races and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Printy
Morris Heerzoge
Death of Stanton Carpenter in Richland township
Stanton Carpenter son of Ben Carpenter of Richland township died Wednesday night after an extended illness. He is survived by a widow, the daughter of Geo Duncan of Newtown, and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Carpenter
Ben Carenter
Richland Township
Geo. Duncan
Newtown
Covington Fire Department selects officers for coming year
The Covington fire department met in the council chamber Monday night and organized with Claude Doane as president, Sid B. Walker as vice president and treasurer, and N. Z. Vardi as secretary. Meetings set biweekly and two vacancies remain to be filled as soon as the council acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Tax Board Won’t Raise Fountain County Valuations
Auditor Newlin County Assessor Clinton Lb. Smith and County Attorney A. T. Livengood told the Indiana state tax board in Indianapolis that Fountain County property values would not be raised. Smith said most complainants were satisfied after explanations of equalization and noted no appeals on file. The board declared it was done with Mountain County and officers stated no valuation increase was planned.
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Fountain County
State
Newlin
Clinton Lb. Smith
A. T. Livengood
Indianapolis
Smith
Mountain County
Ferry service dispute stalls county plan
In Indianapolis auditors and county officials met with a board of accountants to unlock unappropriated funds, but no legal outlet was found. C. F. Lowe denies proposing a 15 hour ferry operation. Auditor Newlin calls a conference report false and misleading. County Assessor Smith attends.
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Indianapolis
Newlin
Livengood
Board of Accountants
C. F. Lowe
Smith
Teachers Institute Set for August in Covington
The Fountain County Teachers Institute will run August 23 to 27 in Covington. D T Powers of Louisiana University and QC IL Reid of Louisville High School head sessions on pedagogy and English respectively. Additional instructors may cover penmanship or agriculture. Teachers attending all sessions earn two percent credit. partial enrollment is allowed. Superintendent Livengood aims to surpass prior years in interest and usefulness.
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Charley Bergdahl
John Glover
Frank D. Situ
O.S. Jones
R. W. Bennett
Indianapolis
B. L. DeNautpson
Wabash Township
Coal Creek
Covington
Scnior Ma’ams
Fountain County
Miiia
D.T. Powers
Lousisana University
Indiana State Normal
Columbia University
Berlin
Germany
IL. Reid
Louisvile
Livengood
Minor Heir Pension Granted for Edwin Purple Family
Jom E. Purple, minor son of Edwin Purple, deceased, is awarded a minor heir pension with $539 back pay. His father served in Co. B, 17th Indiana Infantry.
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Jom E. Purple
Edwin Purple
Co. B. 17Th Indiana Infantry
Methodist church themes hope and Solomon next Sunday
The pastor will preach on Hope and Solomon at the Methodist church next Sunday. There will be no service at this church on August Sth and 15th. Preaching will occur at Bend church next Sunday afternoon.
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Methodist Church
Solomon
the Bend Church
The Sheltered Life and Taking Chances Sermons
The pastor will begin with The Sheltered Life as morning theme and present Taking Chances as the evening topic. This service marks the last preaching before an August vacation period. Readers are urged to send The Republican to friends who have moved away for local news from their old home.
Brissey Family Reunion Held Near Covington
Milton Brissey descendants gathered Sunday at the old homestead 11 miles southeast of Covington for a Brissey reunion. About fifty relatives and friends enjoyed a social day with a lawn feast and tales of kin, honoring the late Milton Brissey.
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Milton Brissey
William Brissey
Covington
Wi. Brissey
Jaydiz Cook
Ieilen Redenbaurh
Kingman
Mary Butts
Veederburg
John P. Brissey
L. A. Brissey
Leon
Kansas
J. W. Brissey
Indiana Harbor
Campbell Reunion Planned at John Glascock Grove
The fifth Campbell family reunion is set for Sunday August 8 at John Glas cock's grove three miles west of Hillsboro. Relatives and friends are urged to attend with exercises starting at 2:00 PM. Levi Redenbaugh and J. Brissey will give speeches. Children and adults will present declamations and songs. The group plans to meet again next year if possible. QUARTUTTE Orchestra provides music.
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Campbell
John Glascock
Grove
Hillsboro
Levi Redenbaugh
J. ?. Brissey
Farewell Party Honors Clarence LaTourrette Before Move
Misses Isabella Arter and Mary Myers hosted a Friday farewell at Miss Arter’s home for Clarence LaTourrette who departs Saturday for Mt Rainier Md to establish his new home. Music games and refreshments followed. Attendees included Misses Freda Board Margaret Brown Helen Hushaw Louise Sayers Grace and Isabella Sprankle Helen Steinhouser Thelma Glover Lela Lape Clara McMahon Francis Bowers Patience Harden Minnie Zimmerman Bernadine Smith Hazel Lewsader and Messrs Clarence LaTourrette Robert Wilkey Leland Moore Wilbur Clem Clifton Harold Martin Frederick Perry Board Layton Dochterman Emmet Ryan.
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Isabella Arter
Mary Myers
Miss Arter
Clarence LaTourrette
Mt. Rainier
Freda Board
Margaret Brown
Helen Hushaw
Louise Sayers
Grace
Isabella Sprankle
Helen Steinhouser
Thelma Glover
Lela Lape
Clara McMahon
Francis Bowers
Patience Harden
Minnie Zimmerman
Bernadine Smith
Hazel Lewsader
Clarence la Tourrette
Robert Wilkey
Leland Moore
Wilbur Clem
Clifton
Harold Martin
Frederick
Perry Board
Layton Dochterman
Emmet Ryan
Roach of Delphi Ventures Social Visit in Covington
W A Roach Republican chairman of the 9th district spent several days in Covington returning Thursday. He and Mrs Roach stayed with E S Wilkey Republican county chairman. Known as Deacon Roach the visit was purely social and his acquaintances are admirers. He reports rosy Republican prospects in the 9th district and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Roach
Delphi
Covington
Eastland Disaster Eye Witness Describes Grim Scene
Frank Rogers of Chicago, Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Rogers, witnessed the Eastland tragedy from a building window. He described the ship listing and tipping over into the Chicago river, the fall of its passengers, and the rescue efforts he observed.
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Frank Rogers
Chicago
Peter M. Rogers
Over the Wabash
Parke County Farmer Marries Widow Mary Cole’s Successor
Nathan Lewsader and Mrs. Mary A. Frear were united in marriage Sunday afternoon by Justice James Slim. Deputy County Clerk Lewis C. Allen issued the license between showers. The bride, formerly Mrs. Mary Cole, widow of Wm. Cole who lived in Covington years ago, was wished happiness by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lewsader
Parke County
Mary A. Frear
James Slim
Lewis C. Allen
Mary Cole
Wm. Cole
Covington
Local Methodist Delegate Named for Laymen's Conference
Earl Romine chosen as delegate from the local church to the Laymen's Conference in South Bend in September, with C. W. Dice as alternate. Be a Booster helps a friend win an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Romine
South Bend
C. W. Dice
How The Candidates Stand Covington Washington Entries
The article lists candidate standings across multiple towns including Covington Hillsboro Marshfield Stone Bluff Perrysville and Danville with various names and monetary tallies for each entrant. Notable figures include Miss Grace Hoagland Mrs Laura Smith and Miss Mildred Mieshler among others, with totals such as 12 000 2 40 925 and 912 750 across districts.
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Danville
Edith Clem
Wallace
Subscriptions Drive in Local Vote Campaign Ends Soon
The campaign urges readers to boost favorites by subscribing now as coupons end. Candidates gain votes from new subscriptions and extensions, with three weeks left until August 14 closing. Office hours Saturday limit reports to 9 p m, with out of town candidates mailing reports for third period votes.
Lecture Course Dates Announced for Covington Winter
Covington announces a six performance lecture course this winter spanning October to March. Notables include Gretchen Cox Co Dana Walden Concert Favorites Lidward Elliott George C Aydelott and Preston Bradley. Tickets will be sold by students under faculty supervision with a new matinee by Concert Favorites and full program notes forthcoming.
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Covington
Lyceum
Gretchen Cox Co
Dana Walden
Lidward Elliott
George C. Aydelott
Preston Bradley
Commissioners Seek 4 Percent Grade for Wabash Bridge Approach
Commissioner P M Rogers of Warren county while in town Monday announced plans to seek a 4 percent grade for the west approach to the new Wabash bridge. The two counties met recently and Warren commissioners agreed to handle their side. Rogers believes 4 percent or better should be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Rogers
Warren County
Wabash Bridge
Warren
Rogers
Covington group heads to Battle Ground Epworth Institute
A Covington party left Tuesday for Battle Ground to attend the annual Epworth Institute and Camp Meeting. Attendees include Mrs. E Strecker Miss Nellie Phillips Vera Vickery Marvel Osborne Ruth Adam son Helen Myers and Mr Harold Wil key. Rev E W Strecker and John Edward followed Wednesday morning. More locals may join sessions before the close.
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Covington
Battle Ground
Epworth Institute
E. Strecker
Nellie Phillips
Vera Vickery
Marvel Osborne
Ruth Adamson
Helen Myers
Harold Wilkey
E. W. Strecker
John Edward
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Florence Dearing
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R. H. Hennings
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Ceeee Doeo
Wingate
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Wets
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Hillsboro Boyed
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Martin Phew Eee Eel Eee
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Nola Davison
Berenice Livengood
Fern Mitchell
Ruth Clawson
Robert FP. Gohern Tee Wees
Veedersburg
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Attica
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Alma Summers
Silverwood
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