Lessons From Life Of A Covington Man
The Covington Presbyterian Church heard Dr. H. K. Fox discuss “Some Lessons from the Life of Dr. Henderson,” detailing his late life, career at Chicago University, charity work, and writings. Born in Covington, Henderson rose from local Baptists to a leading sociologist, authoring thirteen books and earning degrees in divinity and philosophy.
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Presbyterian Church
H. K. Fox
Henderson
Dr. Fox
Covington
Fox
Southland
Chicago Auditorium
Edward F. Dunne
Covernor
Illinois
A’capella Dior
Northwestern University Sicg
Arthur C. Jung
University Congregational Church
Chicago
Jane Addats
Jean Shailer Mathews
Peter J. O'Callahan
Emil G. Hirsch
Sinia
P Mple
Geo. Vincent
Minn. University
Nathan Win
Mas Chesney
Graham Taylor
Old
University of Chicaz
Hla Suavering
Lafayette
Baptist Church of
Terre Haute
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Chicago University
Leipzig
Germany
Cnarles
Boles
Baptist Church
Rich
Mire
Epworth League Convention to Convene At Covington
The Epworth League of the Crawfordsville district meets in Covington for its twenty fifth annual convention with Hon J B Schoonover delivering the welcome address and additional speakers. The program runs Thursday evening through Friday with morning and evening sessions and a full schedule to be announced in News Week.
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Epworth League
Crawfordsville
M. E. Church
J. B Schoonover
Vicious Assault in Fountain County Involves Wilt and McClure
John McClure, of this city, was struck in the face by Harry Wilt, of Hillsboro, during a Saturday encounter near the Mandy Morris residence on West Washington. McClure suffered a broken nose and was treated at home. Wilt was arrested, arraigned on assault and drunk charges, and jailed in default of bail for $22.00, with ongoing care for his condition. Wilt previously was declared unsound minded and committed to Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis.
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John McClure
Harry Wilt
Hillsboro
McClure
Wilt
Mandy Morris
West Washington Street
Allen Noble
McGeorge Mon
Wertz
Fountain County
Central Hospital For the
Indianapolis
Bankers elect Layton president of regional group
Will W Layton president of the First National Bank attended a bankers group meeting in Lafayette comprising Fountain Vigo Vermillion Warren Tippecanoe and Benton counties. Layton was honored by being chosen president for the coming year.
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Will W. Layton
First National Bank
Fountain
Vigo
Vermillion
Warren
Tippecanoe
Benton
Lafayette
Layton
Association
Memorial services at Methodist church honor local figures
Large audience attends memorial at the Methodist church Monday afternoon. Worth Reed of Citizens Bank presides as master of ceremonies. The service features a Star Spangled Banner opening, patriotic songs, and a memorial address by Hon. WN White.
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Worth Reed
Citizen’s Bank
HW. WK. Fox
Honr. WN. White
Mr. White
Re. Strecker
America
Claypool Enters Race for State Statistician
A. T. Claypool of Shawnee township announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state statistician at the convention of 146. He cites 1910 census work in the 9th district and St Louis ties, arguing Fountain County should be represented on the ticket and predicting strong support from across Indiana due to his party loyalty and agricultural focus.
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A. T. Claypool
Shawnee Township
Claypool
Washington
St. Louis
Fountain County
Lountain County
Indiana
Republican Party
Able To Be Out Tom Cofting At His Business Again
Tom Cofting of Cof ting Adams hardware and implement dealers is able to be at his place of business after weeks at home. He had an eye removed at a hospital in Indianapolis and is gradually regaining his health.
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Tom Cofting
Cofting
Adams
Mr. Cofting
Indianapolis
Mrs Ellenberger Dies After Lingering Tuberculosis
Mrs Ellenberger aged 33 wife of Frank Ellenberger of South Fifth street died Wednesday morning after a long illness from tuberculosis. Funeral held Sunday afternoon at home with Dr H K Fox pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Alice Ellenberger
Frank Ellenberger
South Fifth Street
H. K. Fox
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Prominent Pair Wed in Danville Ceremony
Miss Lulu Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubbard Anderson Perrysville, and John Young, son of Mr and Mrs Kid Young, were married last Thursday in Danville by Justice Judy. The couple, long time residents here, will soon decide their future home as many friends extend best wishes.
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Lulu Anderson
John Young
Danville
Justice Judy
Miss Anderson
Lubbard Anderson
Perrysville
W. 23. Coleman
Mr. Young
Kid Young
Memorial Address by Hon. W. E. Livengood at Howard Chapel
Honorable W. E. Livengood delivered a memorial address at Howard Chapel at 2 o clock Sunday. The observance united residents of Gessie and Lileysburg with local citizens for Memorial Day as they have done for ten years. The church was filled beyond capacity with attentive listeners. This marked the second time Livengood was invited to speak at this venue.
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W. E. Livengood
Howard Chapel
Gessie
Lileysburg
Runyan and Pritchard wed at brides home
Leland W Runyan a young farmer of Wabash township son of Edward Runyan of Danville and Grace Pritchard daughter of George Pritchard were married Saturday at the brides parents home. Rev H A McBride officiated. The couple gain many friends who extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland W. Runyan
Wabash Township
Edward Runyan
Danville
Grace Pritchard
George Pritchard
H. A. McBride
Sermons by Rev M W Foster At West Liberty Church
The Rev M W Foster of Spencer Indiana preached a series at the West Liberty church this week starting Sunday morning. His sermons on Self-denial and Am I My Brother's Keeper were well received by many former church members and friends who welcomed his return for a few meetings.
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M. W. Foster
Spencer, Ind
West Liberty Church
Foster
Miss Coddington Delights with Varied Recital at Church Event
Miss Coddington of Lebanon presented five high merit numbers ranging from The Cardinal to a humorous Home Sweet Home sketch. The Presbyterian church program featured strong performances by the High School Orchestra, Homer McDonald, Madeline Snoddy, and Mrs. Virginia Board, with encores amid an attentive audience.
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Christian Madeover Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Homer McDonald
Lillian Ray
Meynard
Madeline Snoddy
Henry Walker
Husband in court for failure to provide support
Clint Hopper was arraigned before Judge Schoonover on a wife’s complaint alleging failure to provide necessities. Evidence showed Hopper spent money on riotous living and allowed his wife to suffer want. He was warned he must provide for her or face penalties of the law, including possible prison.
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Clint Hopper
Schoonover
Clint
Rictons
Simon Brown Dies in Street Car Accident in Chicago
The 47 year old Simon Brown was run over by a street car on State Street in Chicago last Thursday while en route to work. He died within hours after the impact at about 20 miles per hour. His brother Charles Brown accompanied the body from Chicago to Covington where interment will follow. Brown was born near Covington and had lived in the area before moving to Chicago. He visited relatives here last summer and many acquaintances mourn his untimely death.
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Simon Brown
Chicago
Covington
Chas. A. Brown
State Street
Mr. Brown
Death of Miss Nanny Keefe at 65
Miss Nanny Keefe aged 65 died at her home from Bright's disease Thursday morning at 1 o'clock. She lived in the same block all her life and had no living relatives, cared for by neighbors. The funeral is set for Saturday at 4:00 from St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
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Nanny Keefe
Brighe
Miss Weefe
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rain delays alfalfa tour and field discussions
An alfalfa tour led by Prof. J. W. Schwab faced rain and limited activities with a Thursday evening meeting at the high school. Speakers Velmer McKnight and Finis Drake shared insights on alfalfa value and best practices, while farm visits showcased inoculation effects and nurse crops.
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J. W. Schwatwas
H. S
Velmer Mcdknight
Drake
Mr. Schwab
Yeacy
Daverguson
J. W. Schwab
Finis Drake
T. St. Boce
North Millcreek
Mr. Boce
Boce
Former Covington Resident Dies at 40 in Danville
Mrs Harry Dice of Danville died at her home Friday at age 40 born in Fountain county She was daughter of Lloyd Jay and Mrs Dice leaves husband one daughter and seven sisters Funeral services were held at the family home in Danville and burial followed in Covington Mt Hope cemetery The Covington Stars plan a game with Danville Athletics at the fair grounds Sunday with a boastful forecast of a Covington victory and the local second team to play in Danville
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Covington
Harry Dice
Danville
L’riday
Dice
Fountain County
Lloyd Jay
Geo, Goulding
Victoria Busching
Colorado Springs
James Dice
Rochester
Ind
Wa. Costing
Logansport
Mt. Hope Cemetrey
Covington Stars
Danville Athletics
Fairgrounds
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Covington Republican
Kirst
Joan B. Martin
Douglas Jones
Barton Sewell
Ibe
Esitle
Douglas
Charles Henderson
Barton
Young Henderson
Mrs. Ellenberger
Miss Coddington
Haled
Republican
Les
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