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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

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Memorial Day Observed In Covington and Nearby

Memorial Day services in Covington and vicinity featured cemetery visits by committees and veterans, decorations with flowers, and a parade led by the Red Men’s Band, G A R veterans, and the Legion. The procession moved to Oak Drive Cemetery for services and returned to the M E church for a program including prayer, Gettysburg Address, music, and remarks.

Covington Red Men's Band The Legion Schuel Fourth Street Liberty Street Oak Drove Cemetery M. E. Church America W. W. Evans Gettysburg Cullen Boughner Flay Verna Glascock Wid Lykins Adams Barner Adam Speker Orie

Former Resident Leander Creson Dies in Burbrotes

Leander Creson a former Lamont Cre and RW Chase Creson former residents of Caevoiden died at Bur brotes Ped ot Tove on Tursdes. The notice lists several names and affiliations, including Mrs Peter VE Redver and W. South, and references subscriptions and local associations amid a formal obituary notice.

Leander Creson Lamont Cre- RW Chase Creson Caevoiden Burbrotes Sharrie Dranuniten Prhardan Arsene Tos

A Good Woman Passes Away

Sarah R. Haines a longtime Cayington resident died at her Covington home May 2 1922 aged 65 5 9. She was married to Willim M M Haines of Perrysville and leaves two sons Carl Arthur and Clarence and brothers Peter and John Crossey. Funeral services were conducted by Rev R B Kern from the West Jefferson street home with interment at Mt Howe cemetery.

Sarah R. Haines Peter Crossey Gessie Covington Willim MM. Haines Perrysville Ave Myre Haines Carl Arthur Clarence Gesu Methodist Episcopal Church of R. B. Kern West Jefferson Street Mt. Howe Perrysvile Vermillion County

Donovan PAYS DEATH PENALTY in Indiana crime case

Indianapolis May 29 Willam P Donoven, convicted of wife murder, was electrocuted for the Parke County crime. The pardon board recommended clemency to life imprisonment, but Governor McCray denied it. The 17 year old daughter protested against clemency and Judge Jere Wet opposed it. The execution followed a brutal case described in court records.

Indianapolis Ind Willlam P. Donoven Prusi di Pune Madras Seotenes Derevar Ciimp Siope Clomerey Cosme Perian Piace Peyatyer Pardon Board Daubter Donoven McCray Jere Wet

Eastern Star MEETING at Masonite Hall next Monday

The Eastern Star Chapter will hold its regular monthly meeting at Masonite Hall next Monday evening June 5 at 7 20. A large attendance is desired. Mrs Rene Clifton W M.

Eastern Star Masonite Rene Clifton W. M

Covington High School Holds Forty-Second Commencement

The Covington High School class of 30 graduates held their commencement in the school auditorium on Wednesday evening May 31. Dr. Robert J. Aley led the program with music by the high school orchestra and performances by Helen Myers and LaVeta Loewe. Diplomas were presented by Prof. D. E. Leist with benediction by Rev. R. B. Kern.

Covington High School D. E. Leist R. B. Kern Fritz Kreietsler F. Neruda Wieniawski Helen Myers Trene Kerr Cadman Night Wind E. R. Ball LaVeta Loewe Robert J. Aley Butler College Thais Massenet Canebroke Gardner Helen Myers Grace L. Bodine Francis Cullen Boughter Maviene M. Conner Aaron Cox Benjamin Gardner Crane Charline Gallowey Joseph Calvin Hawkins Dorothy Knowels Blanche Koebler Sherman Lambright Desenhine Livengood Ruth Mertin Afary Alice McMahon Eva Louise Nebeker Ruth Margaret Norris Eloise C. Peters Leaneta Paurfeerst Trorothy E. Pyle Merrick E. Ricketts Geo. Arthur Romine Claude P. Rose Malcolm Ray John W Schima Dot. Marien L. Sheup Albert K. Smith Gat Smith Helen Lo Smith Otto Joran H. South Lowel Smith Laure A. Spork

Knight John R. DeHaven Funeral Call at Castle Hall

The Knights of Pythias urge members to meet at Castle Hall at 2 p m today Friday for the funeral of our brother Knight John R. DeHaven Chancelor Commander.

Castle Hall John R. DeHaven

Memorial address by Rev R B Kern at Howard Chanel

Rev R B Kern delivered the memories address at Howard Chanel on Tuesday afternoon to a fine audience from Highland township Vermilion county to revere the memory of their dead. Many were complimentary in remarks praising his eloquent tribute to our hero dead and the meaning of Decretion Day.

R. B. Kern Howard Chanel Highland Township Vermillion County

Millinery Store Moves to New North Fourth Street

The Coffing Millinery Store under Mrs Sol Purfeerst manager, relocates to North Fourth Street one door north of Clem Harden garage. New customers invited. Reedings by Miss Kathryn Martin at the Lyric tonight.

Coffing Millinery Sol Puarfeerst North Fourth Street Clem & Harden Kathryn Martin the Lyric

County Common School Commencement Set for Covington

The County Board of Education fixed June 9 for the county common school commencement at Covington after conference with Chamber of Commerce officers. The Commercial Club coordinates with Supt. Guy Waldrip and trustees to stage a large event in the court house yard if weather allows. The program includes Red Men Band music, solos by Miss LaVeda Lowe and William Lucas, an address by Dr. R. G. Stott, a diploma presentation by G. A. Waldrip, and an invitation to a band concert that evening.

County Board of Education Chamber of Commerce County Common School Covington Commercial Club Guy Waldrip Court House Yard Red Men Band R. B. Kern LaVeda Lowe R. G. Stott William Lucas G. A. Waldrip D. F. Smith

New Weed Menace Warned In This County

County agent R H Silverthorn warns of yellow weed known as winter cress or yellow rocket spreading across fields. University analysis notes 200000 seeds per plant and urges mowing, plowing, or hoe-cut control to prevent seed spread and crop contamination.

University R. H. Silverthorn County Agt

John R DeHaven Dies After Long Illness In City

Joan R DeHaven a retired farmer died at his home on East Crockett street at 5 oclock Tuesday evening after a lingering tuberculosis illness. He was 67, born on a farm east of the city, survived by his widow two brothers and a sister, with no children. Funeral from Crockett street home at 2 p m with burial in Mr Hope cemetery.

Joan R. DeHaven East Crockett Street Mr. DeHaven Elizabeth and Jackson DeHaven Ada French M. Bailey Hillsboro DeHaven K. of P. Order Sarah Reed Indianapols Roy DeHaven Covington Will DeHaven Danville Crockett Street Mr. Hope Cemetery

Veedersburg High School Commencement and Baccalaureate

The Veedersburg baccalaureate sermon was at United Brethren church on May 28 with a program led by Rev. Bleam and H. S. Girls' Chorus. Commencement followed May 3 at First Christian church with Hor. Emmerson Ballard as speaker and Gale Smith presenting diplomas. Alumni banquet then held in the basement. 1922 graduates listed include Marie Cox, Pauline Crane, Fay Erwin, Grace Hershberger, Ernest Hughes, Basil Larren, Delevan Mitchell, Howard Parham, Karl Senger, and others.

Veedersburg United Bretheren Wm. Bleam H. S. Girls’ Chorus Aice Revy Geo. Moffett M. F. Dangon First Christian Church Alfred Hesler O. W. McGauchey Hor Emmerson Ballard Gale Smith M. FF. Detsen Ouf Marie Coox Pauline Crane Fay Erwin Grace Gookies Mary Hershberger Grace Hurt Leis Madlert Avis Overieid Leangre Smith Marv Younrblued Cornelius Brennan Kelso Cineerie He Doe Hershberger Ernest Hughes Basil Larren Delevan Mitchell Howard Parham Karl Senger

Four Horsemen Stir Emotions Says Cincinnati Mayor

The Cincinnati mayor praises the Rex Ingram film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse adapted for the screen by June Mathis. He calls it the greatest picture seen, noting its dramatic power and emotional impact. It will be shown at the Lyric Theatre on June 3 and 4.

Metro Rex Ingram June Mathis Yin, Tai Cincinnati New York Lyric Theatre Suday Mr. Gavin

Roet Campbell for Auditor Wins Citywide Support

Roet Campbell Jr of Newtown, a renagtliean candidate for county auditor, promotes business principles and fairness. He pledges to follow the people’s wishes, be independent of factions, and govern without bias if elected.

Revert Campbell Jr Newtown Covington Wee Campbell

De Mille's Lyric Showings And Local Notices

The advertisement notes the Republication of DeMille's THING TO THINK ABOUT and the film LYRIC with Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry on Tuesday and this weekend. A local club meets Friday at Mrs Loebs home for the Woman's club final gathering of the year. Mr and Mrs S V Wells hosted the 560 club last Friday with 500 and refreshments. Visitors Mr and Mrs M VanDorn of Danville were in town.

DeMille LYRIC S. V. Wells 560 Sixth Street M. VanDorn Danvillle

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Lyric Note

Mrs S V Wells hosts a 500 party with neighbors Saturday. Kid DeHaven hosts 500 club Friday night. Mrs Henry Von Berg hosts ladies 500 club Monday. Forrest Livengood welcomed a daughter Betty Lou at Lake View hospital last Sunday.

Henry von Berg Ladies 500 Forrest Livengood Lake View Hospital Betty Lou

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cecil B. Demille Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Theodore Roberts Monte Blue Paramount Magazine Donovan Parke County O. E. S. Meeting Republican City High School Maene Cum Bude Charline Gal- Toway Cullande-Tobhe W. Sehama Helen Smith Gaoree Arthur Romine Gyrees TL Betine Elive Cl Poters Dorothy Browles Gail Smith Taseph Calvin Wenkirfe T. K. of P.’s Howard Sol. Purfeerst Mgr M. Board & Co Rudolph Valentino Alice Terry Kid DeHaven 500 Club Ater A Sprend Dollar Twiddy’s Tire Shop Covington, Indiana Bergdahl Building North Side Square James P. Hastings Jeweler—Covington
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