Covington Local Notes Highlight Personal Moves and Sales
Short paragraphs detail local social tidbits from Covington and nearby areas. Loyal Palmer takes a job in Indianapolis while Hon. O. P. Lewis conducts business in Danville. A 25 person excursion heads east Sunday. many travel for court, shopping, and visits. Local stores advertise shoes and silk petticoats. the stand pipe receives a fresh red coat of paint. The court terms note ending June 22 and reopening in September. Dr Buckner prescriptions available at Raimier's.
New Bugs at J Loebs Stores and Local Notices
The Leader notes new Bugs at J Loebs Stores and lists various local updates. W W Miles lies in critical condition at his city home. Mrs David Burton visits Go shen to see sister Bettie Plant for ten days. Governor Hanly and Mrs Hanly stay with Mark Rogers family through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Miles
David Burton
Goshen
Bettie Plant
Mrs. Hanly
City
Mark Rogers
Gordon Ost Opens Modern Soda Fountain Parlor Soon
9x12 room rugs at M. Board's signal Gordon Ost refinish s the former Shanks saloon room to house a soda fountain ice cream and confectionery parlor set to open soon. Rising feed costs push livery board rates with rigs at 3.00 and carriages at 5.00 and monthly horse board from 17.00 to 20.00. The Tilton Ill home team Black Diamonds lost 13 to 1 to Covington at the fair grounds while the Hirshbeels loom as future baseball figures.
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Gordon Ost
Shanks
Gordon
Danville
Black Diamonds
Tilton
Ill
Fair Grounds
Covington
Man killed at Highland Iron and Steel mill in Terre Haute
John McDonald, a family man, was fatally struck in the chest by iron from the mammoth shears at the Rotling mill in Rotling Mill Terre Haute Indiana on June 13. The accident occurred at the Highland Iron and steel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
John McDonald
Highland Iron and Steel
Convicted of Forgery Sentenced in Avelleyville
Bert Miller once a promising school teacher was convicted of forgery in Avelleyville Indiana and sentenced to the reformatory for a term of two to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avelleyville
Ind
Bert Miller
Reformatory
Fisher resigns as Hanover College president after 27 years
Madison Ind June 10 The Rev Dr D W Fisher resigns from the presidency of Hanover College after twenty seven years of distinguished service. He tendered the resignation voluntarily to the trustees.
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Fisher
Madison
Ind
Hanover College
D. W. Fisher
Death of Helen Gougar Prominent Indiana Activist
Mrs. Helen M. Gougar a noted author and lecturer on women’s rights died at her Lafayette Indiana home from heart trouble at age sixty four. She was a distinguished defender of women’s suffrage and reform in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Williams
Dayton
John Ferrer
Salina
Gar. Lafayette
Ind
Jung W
Helen M. Gougar
Covington Supply Co Sells Latest Songs and Waltzes
Covington Supply Co announces a fresh line of popular music including latest songs waltzes and two steps. Call and take over stock as listed offerings entice buyers with variety and rhythm.
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Call
International Conspiracy Alleged Against Japanese Exclusion Policy
Washington reports a claimed alliance between Japan Progressives and anti Saionji forces aiming to topple the Saionja ministry and overturn the immigration exclusion clause. The plot envisions recalling Ambassador Aoki, demanding apology or indemnity, and provoking anti American sentiment in Japan to force action by Foreign Minister Hayashi.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Progressives
Japan
United States
Tokio
Viscount Aoki
Hayashi
San Francisco
Progressive Party of Japan
Saionja
Disaster at Sea Navy launch sinks near Hampton Roads
Norfolk VA June 12 Eleven navy men six midshipmen and five seamen from the Discovery exhibit and the Minnesota launch are missing. Authorities identify a steamer that struck the launch and plan to arrest its crew, believing the vessel has gone to the bottom.
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Norfolk
Navy
Discovery
Exposition Grounds
Minnesota
Hampton Roads
Cloudburst Claims Many Victims in Gradyville Ky
Twenty one people are dead in Gradyville Kentucky and surrounding area after a cloudburst caused Big Creek to flood its banks. The torrent swept through the village destroying crops and devouring homes as residents tried to escape the rising water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Gradyville
Cyclone Ravages York and New Minden Towns
A cyclone struck York Illinois on June 10 killing three people, injuring six severely and fatally wounding another. Property losses reach about $50,000 as New Minden also reports five deaths ten injuries and major destruction including a church and several buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ill
New Minden
Non union bands withdraw from Canton parade
Canton Ohio June 18 union bands withdrew after learning a non union group was hired for the state Grand Army encampment parade. The parade continued under lone band leadership before Governor Harris and Commander Harman staff. Melilla Morocco June 8 report says the throne pretender defeated the sultan's army.
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Canton
State Grand Army
Harris
Harman
Melilla
Morocco
Hicks Family Reunion at Pendleton and Local Notices
Dr and Mrs Hicks attend the Hicks family reunion in Pendleton Indiana on June 16 leaving Saturday returning Monday. Ladies lace and embroidered hosiery sold at W B Coleman East side square. Superintendent Livengood takes charge and moves to Covington. Dr Miller opens new Mayer building office at Fourth and Jefferson. Public sale of buggies and harness at P J McMahon barn Saturday June 15 includes 50 carriages terms six months seven percent from date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judyville
Ind
W. B. Coleman's
East Side
P. J. McMahonn
P. J. McMahon
Hillsboro Horse Show Scheduled for Saturday
Hillsboro gears up for a horse show on Saturday June 29. A city page notes prescriptions remain a specialty at Rainier's Drug Store on East Side Square. Miss Tina Palmer plans to enter Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis around September 1 to train as a nurse, a two year program described as thorough. Elbow length gloves in silk, tussle and kid, are advertised at John White of Columbus Ohio, while Sargent Nellie E Miller of this city marries Danville Illinois judge Love and returns to Columbus to reside. Straw hats offered at J Loeb's Store.
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Tina Palmer
Indianapoliss
Tina
John White
Columbus, O
U. S. Army
Nellie E. Miller
Danville
Ill
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Covington and Vicinity
Beissels
Loyal Palmer
Indianapolis
O. P. Lewis
Burton
J. W. Price
Ray
Alex Grubbs
Wabash
W. B. Coleman’s
East Side Square
Philip Grubbs
Don
John Lewis
J. Loeb’s
K. P
Son
Lindley
Kingman
Lindley Little and Wife
West
North West
Mr. and
Mrs. T. M. Rinn
Ladies
Vici Oxfords
M. Board
Lewis Hetfield
Hillsboro
Charles Gardner
John Wingate
Board of Equalization
Dr. Buckner
Raimier
Shoes
I. H. Clark
Ladoga
The
Presbyterian Church Society
Robert Brewer
Veedersburg
Lachman & Locos Company
M. Board’s
Popular Music
Covington Supply Co
Uncle Sam
State Department
Progressive” Party
Viscount Tani
House of Peers
Kumamoto
Satsuma
America
Prof. Millis
Jesse Keerns
Perrysville
W. B. Coleman
Wilmer Shaffer
Williamsport
Frank Luke
Petersburg
Louie E. Miller
Samantha Mitchell
Rainier’s.east Side Square
William Jones
Millcreek
Jones
Richland Township
Mellett Opera House
C. A. Brown
Lebanon
Naval
Erie
Atel Lima
Straw Sailors
Manford Livengood
Rainier
India
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