Fitting Memorial Day Observance Noted in Local City
Decoration day ceremonies in the city were solemn and simple. The Covington band led a march with the Uniform Rank K of P and school children as flags waved. At the Old cemetery children decorated graves. in court, Judge Rabb spoke of memorial day’s sacred lessons and the Civil War’s hardships and peace.
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Covington Band
Gray
W. R.C
America
Dougherty
C. ¥. Lowe A
Rabb
Fountains County
Covington High School Beats Williamsport In Lopsided Baseball Game
Covington High School dominated Williamsport last Friday at the fair ground winning 27 to 1. Roger McMahon and George Crofting led scorers for Covington with strong base and field work from Cooper Clifton and teammates. Covington improves to four wins and one loss this season. An extensive display of embroideries laces and allowances was also advertised at J Loeb's Stores.
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Williamsport
Covington High School
Fair Ground
Covingtonads
Roger McMahon
George Crofting
Cooper Clifton
Wool Purchases by City Dealer Increase
J. Loeb, the oldest wool dealer in the city, announces heavy purchases of wool this season. He buys from large and small fleece raisers and pays the highest market price, noting fewer sheep in the region compared with former years.
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J. Loeb
Mr. Loeb
Memorial Sermon at Christian Church Opens with Ode to Heroes
Rev C W Watkins delivered the Memorial Sermon at the Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. The G A R Post and the Ladies of the W R C attended in a body as a large audience filled the Sunday School room. The sermon was patriotic inspiring and reverent toward our heroes and honored dead.
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C. W. Watkins
Christian Church
G. A. R. Post
Graduates Hear Fine Sermon at M E Church
Dr Gobin of DePauw University delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the M E church Sunday morning before a large audience. The 1911 class sat in the front rows as the church was filled to capacity with music by the High School Chorus under Miss Pane.
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Gobin
DePauw University
M. E
Miss Pane
Dougherty
Fox
Dotson
Defends His Constitution Speech Move Sparks Debate
Governor Marshall will address Laporte county residents on a defense of his proposed new Indiana constitution at a Veedersburg event not held as announced by some papers. The speech signals a statewide push to secure support for his one man constitution amid claims of political interference and state priorities.
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Marshall
Laporte County
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Indiana
Governor Marshall
Veederspurg
Attica Ledger notes Uncle Joe Vail’s 96th birthday
The Attica Ledger recalls William Cox and Lannie Cox as kin of 96 year old Joe Vail of Warren County who will miss the usual Birthday visit. Vail born May 28 1815 came from Ohio to Portland in 1830 and later settled on the Kickapoo farm. He witnessed Fountain County’s first legal execution November 12 1830, saw John Richardson hanged near the Big Four crossing, and hopes to reach the century mark amid lifelong community ties.
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Attica Ledger
William Cox
Lannie Cox
Fountain
Joe Vail
Warren County
Attica
Mr. Vail
Ohio
Portland
Kickapoo
Stirling
Fountain County
John Richardson
Edward Hannegan
Covington
It Pays to Advertise in the Republican
An ad note promotes advertising in the Republican newspaper, urging local businesses to place notices and promotional content to reach readers across the community.
Matinee Musicale closes season with cantata at Methodist church
Covington’s Matinee Musicale held its annual free season finale in the Methodist church last Thursday. Director Mrs. Marea Bryant Livengood led a full club in solos duets and choruses, showcasing skilled training and talent. The audience, mostly young people and women, praised the organization as a measure of the area’s social and cultural status. Also advertised: lard at Shaff's Meat Market, Northside, 15 cents per pound.
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Matinee Musicale
Covington
Methodist Church
Marea Bryant Livengood
The
Musicale
Shaff's
Northside
The Election of a County Superintendent
Prof. D F McCash a Hillsboro schools superintendent candidate visits the city as a Republican contender for County Superintendent. The editorial argues Republicans should unite for a Republican win and questions a single trustee who might vote Democratic. It warns the township and party should hold that trustee accountable if he acts against party interests.
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D. F. McCash
Hillsboro
McCash
Livengood
Death of Foster woman Mrs Amanda Strauser
Mrs Amanda Strauser aged about 40 wife of James Strauser of Foster died suddenly at home around 12 30 Tuesday night. She leaves a husband seven children and many relatives. Daughter of Ezra and Emeline Sanders she lived in Warren county most of her life. Funeral from the home Thursday with burial in Mound cemetery opposite the city.
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Amanda Strauser
James Strauser
Foster
Folding machine sold off press unit as second hand
A second-hand folding machine is discharged by a unit attached to the press. It is described as a bar gain and offered by the seller.
Horse Bolts Over Embankment Near Possum Ruo
John Garrison aged 71 and his wife escaped serious injury when their buggy overturned after a car ignored signals near the Big Four railroad. The horse bolted the grade, trapping the occupants. rescue by David Burker, the couple treated by Dr. Myers, and the auto party left the scene. Burker arranged transport home for the elderly pair. The car number 6614 was recorded, owner unknown.
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John Garrison
Possum Ruo
Warren County
Illinois
Burker
Myers
Aged Perrysville Woman Dies After Illness of Thirteen Weeks
Mrs. Margery E. Spinks aged Perrysville resident died Sunday morning after a thirteen week stomach cancer illness. She leaves a husband ten children three sons and seven daughters and three brothers and one sister. Funeral was held Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Baptist church near Perrysville with Rev. Marshall officiating, burial at White cemetery.
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Margery E. Spirks
Perrysville
Lyle Morgan
Hannah Hold
Maggie Richardson
Enoch
Alexander Spinks
Emma Strout
Anderson
Iola Hicks
Urbana
LSL
Sarah Keerns
Piano and Voice Culture Lessons Offered in Covington
Adda Clifton offers piano and voice culture lessons with twenty five and fifty cent le ssons. Special training in voice culture. Terms reasonable. Confers with you. For sale two Jersey cows. Hutson, East Liberty street, Covington, Indiana.
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Adda Clifton
Death of Aged Lady Grandma Peck
Mrs. Peck aged nearly 30 years died Sunday morning at the home of her son John Peck city night policeman The fall last winter with a broken hip hastened her end Funeral held Tuesday at 10 o elek and interment in Mt Hope cemetery
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Grandma Peck
John Peck
Harroun Wins 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis in Record Time
Ray Harroun driving a Marmon wins the Indy 500 in 6 hours 41 minutes and seconds at an average 75 mph. Mulford finishes second, Bruce Brown third. Winners share 10 000 from a 25 000 purse plus 4 250 in side prizes. One fatality Samuel Dickson on Amplex car. Arthur Griner escapes with a broken arm. Nearly 100 000 spectators, forty cars competed. Marmon car famed as Indianapolis maker.
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Indianapols
Ind
Ray Harrouo
Mulford
Bruce Brown
Fiatt
Samuel Dickson
Amplex
Arthur Griner
Crushed in a Pit seriously injures Veedersburg man
William Redenbaugh was injured Friday afternoon while digging a pit south of Veedersburg near the Wabash clay factory. A cave-in broke his shoulder and bruised his chest and back. he was rescued by fellow workers and will be laid up for several weeks.
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William Redenbaugh
Veedersburg
Wabash
Redenbaugh
Third Shoshone project unit to open for settlers
On June 23 at noon the third unit of the Shoshone project in Wyoming will open to settlers near Ralston. The land offers roads railroads telephones rural delivery schools and churches with water ready for farming. The Reclamation Service provides a booklet with details on acquiring farms and how to apply through the Chicago office. Strawberries are in season and priced by Geo. E. Murray.
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Wyoming
Ralston
Reclamation Service
Washington
U. S. Reclamation Service
Fedral Bldg
Chicago
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Sudee Rabb
J. Loeb’s
L. KR. Faust
Joseph Vail
Wm. Cox
the Musicale
Auto Party
Burket
Piano and Voice Culture
Hutson
East Liberty St
Covington, Ind
the Republican
Geo. E. Murray
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