Eightieth Anniversary of Covington Presbyterian Church
The four day observance marking eighty years in Covington ended Sunday with strong turnout and cross church support. Notables included Dr O D Odell from Indianapolis and Rev E O Van Nuys delivering sermons on the church’s history and its four score years. Local groups such as Bible School Scouts and Ladies Aid organized receptions and memories, with visitors from Missouri Crawfordsville Danville Veedersburg Kansas and Indianapolis in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Odell
Indianapolis
Phil
Ladies Aid Society
Odell
Aid Society
Bible School
V. E. Livengood
First Presbyterian Church
Covington
Ind
Fannie Bishop
St. Louis
Chas. D Smith
Crawfordsville
A. L Spining
F. R. Rosebro
Chicago
van Nuys
Goshen
Christian Endeavor Society
E. O. van Nuys
F. BR
Rospbee
Ik. van Nuys
Specials for Saturday at Monarch Store
Monarch shirts for men with cuffs detached at 1.00 selling for 75c on Saturday. Ladies shirt waists open front or back high or low neck priced up to 1.50 at 98c. Corset cover or 18 inch Swiss flouncing 35c value for 25c Saturday only. Wide embroideries for Petticoats up to 25c per yard 10c. 50 pieces of embroideries and insertions to match good values also 10c per yard. Green trading stamps with each purchase.
Robb Resigns District Supervisor Post for Gravel Ventures
Charles Robb formerly District Supervisor of the Commercial Life of Indianapolis has given up the post to focus on gravel business developments north of the city. He remains connected locally and will reserve any spare time for the insurance business and a partnership with O. S. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robb
Indianapolis
O. S. Jones
Charley
Aunt Mary Rafferty Celebrates 104th Birthday
Passes 104th milestone as Aunt Mary Rafferty of Hillsboro enjoys an auto ride for her birthday. Her exact age is uncertain due to lost birth records, with a stepson claiming she was 35 at marriage. she has long roots in Hillsboro and has lived with relatives including Thomas Bailey and William Bailey in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rafferty
Mary
Hillsboro
Thomas Bailey
Wiliam Bailey
Horse Show Dates Announced for June Schedule
The schedule lists Wingate on June 15, followed by Kingman and Hillsboro on June 20, and Veedersburg on June 27. Organizers urge riders to RSVP and note event locations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate
Kingman
Hillsboro
Veedersburg
10 Stamps Free Saturday Offer at The Leader
Buyers who spend 50 cents or more at The Leader on Saturday receive 10 stamps free. The promotion highlights a quick daily deal and adds value for regular shoppers at the newspaper office.
Grand Jury Returns 13 Indictments in Hoosier State Case
The grand jury, in session since May, adjourned Saturday morning and will reconvene Thursday to report. So far 18 indictments have been returned as the Hoosier State case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Hoosier State
Fisherman Nets Thirty Pound Mississippi Cat
S. D. Merryman, a longtime luck ladled fisherman, caught a massive thirty pound Mississippi cat while fishing near the city. A smaller one pound catfish was swallowed and lodged by the larger fish, whose throat was pierced by the smaller fish’s horns and held fast, leaving the big fish paralyzed and easy to land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Merryman
Began Laying New Rails on Wabash Line
Work started laying 100 pound steel rails as 250 negro laborers from Kansas City arrived in three cars to Danville. The crew moved to State Line, then began laying rails at multiple sites including the Red Wood curve near West Lebanon, a site of a previous fatal Wabash wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Kansas City
State Oine
Redwood
Lebanon
Banks Win Tax Suit Over Bank Building Assessments
In a circuit court dispute between two city banks and county officials, the banks prevailed. They argued real estate investments and bank buildings should be deducted from capital stock before property is taxed at 75 percent, reducing assessed value. Attorneys Chas. R. Milford and Ele Stansbury represented the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Ledgers
Supreme Court
Chas. R. Milford
Ele Stansbury
Ladies Wash Dresses at J Loeb’s Stores
Readable ad noting a nice assortment of ladies wash dresses with prices lower than ever offered by J Loeb's Stores. It emphasizes affordable summer apparel and shop-wide sale tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Ice Cream Social at Wabash Chapel Y. P. C. E.
The Wabash Chapel Y. P. C. E. will host an ice cream social and other refreshments at the church on Thursday evening June 20 to benefit the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Chapel Y. P. C. E
Ice Cream Supper Planned by West Liberty Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the West Liberty church hosts an ice cream supper at Ridge school house one half mile south of the church this Saturday night June 22. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
West Liberty Church
Ridge School House
Washedress Goods Offered at Low Prices
Wash dress goods promoted with an appeal to shoppers to call and inspect the assortment. Emphasizes that the selection is new and desirable with the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Horse shot after hydrophobia symptoms in West Lebanon
Roy Salts of West Lebanon reported his horse showed unmistakable hydrophobia last week and was shot on Saturday. The animal had been bitten on April 15 by a dog that wandered from Independence and Riverside. Salts also had a dog go mad, bitten by the same dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Salts
West Lebanon
Independence
Riverside
Salts
City Council Elects School Trustee and Buys Fire Hose
The city council held its regular meeting Monday evening approving routine business. A new school trustee was elected and nine hundred feet of fire hose was purchased under competitive bids from three firms for use by the fire department. The next regular meeting is set for June 24.
Goods for Warm Weather at Local Store
The ad lists soft shirts for men and youths, Cooper Union suits, summer underwear, men’s silk and lisle half hose, oxfords in black or tan, lawns batistes and fancy silks, petticoats, one piece dresses in white or color, ladies and children’s summer underwear, shirt waists and separate shirts, with Green Stamps offered with every purchase.
Decker Versus Nave Case Ended With Jury Discharge
Case in circuit court seeking $5 000 damages to the estate of Mr Decker ended Tuesday morning when the judge continued the case to the next term and discharged the jury. Allegations cite improper conduct by juryman Simon Snyder of Davis township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
Simon Snyder
Davis Township
Glascock Named English Teacher at Local High School
Miss Verna Glascock was selected Tuesday at a school board meeting for the English department in the high school. Colleagues praise Miss Glascock as an excellent teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna
Glascock
Democratic Joint Senatorial Convention Set in Covington
The democratic joint senatorial convention for this district will be held July 6 in Covington. The action was taken by a joint meeting of the three county chairmen in Newport on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Newport
Covington Wins Ten- inning Fairgrounds Tilt
Covington defeated Hoopeston in a 10 inning game at the fairgrounds. The scoreless tie broke in the bottom of the tenth when Covington scored the deciding run after a long pitching duel.
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Covington
Hoopeston
Fairgrounds
Redmen Plan Fourth of July Riverside Celebration
The Moqui Tribe of Redmen at Riverside prepares a grand Fourth of July celebration tied to the dedication of their new lodge. A varied program is planned with music and a speech by a prominent figure, likely a state officer of the Redmen lodge.
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Redmen
Riverside
Redmen Lodge
Notice to Water Patrons Restores Sprinkling Privileges
The Company revokes the ban on sprinkling and allows all patrons with prior privileges to continue if paid up and follow rules. Sprinkling allowed 6-8 am and 5-8 pm. Do not let water run. keep hose nozzle in hand. Violations may cut off supply.
Socialists Name County Ticket in Fountain County
In Attica the Socialist party nominated a full Fountain county slate led by Rev. S S Condo of Marion for lieutenant governor. Attica residents Elmer Rinehart George Brown Ira W Melton were chosen county officers. Nominees include George W Crane for circuit judge Ralph Heitzler sheriff Elmer Rinehart treasurer J D Coffing prosecuting attorney J H Crane and Jonathan Milikan as coroner. Attendance notes fewer than 150 socialists in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party of
Fountain County
Attica
Rev. S. S. Condo
Marion
Elmer Rinehart
George Brown
Ira W. Melton
George W. Crane
Sterling
Ralph Heitzler
Shawnee
J. N. Campbell
Stone Bluff
J. D. Coffing
Wabash
J. H. Crane
van Buren
Jonathan Milikan
Logan
Mens and Young Mens Clothing Offered at Low Prices
A local retailer proclaims a wide selection of mens and boys clothing with the best goods, large stock, and the lowest prices to attract customers.
Ladies Honor Guests at 4th Street Afternoon Party
Mrs Margaret Hitchens and Mrs William Cox hosted a gathering of their lady friends Friday afternoon at their home on 4th Street. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed with dainty refreshments served to all attendees.
Pastor’s Theme At M E Church Christian Education
The M E church will present a Sunday morning sermon on Christian Education next Sunday. In the evening the Sunday school will present the Children’s Day program.
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M. E. Church
First Pribytrian Church Morning Theme and Evening Reflections
The pastor will preach morning on Going in the Strength of the Lord and evening on Reflections on Impulsiveness. All are invited to attend the services Bible School and Christian Endeavor meeting.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Edna Coffing Engaged to J Allen Craven in Indiana
Engagement announced Saturday at an Alpha Phi banquet in Greencastle. Miss Edna Coffing of Indianapolis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Coffing, to J Allen Craven a state water chemist and plant engineer, with wedding planned for Crawfordsville in September.
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Edna Coffing
Indianapolis
O. M. Coffing
J. Allen Craven
Greencastle
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Journal
Prodigal Son Sermon Invites Worship at Local Church
Church of Christ announces divine worship next Lord's day at 10 30 a m observed as in the New Testament. Preaching at 7 30 p m on The Prodigal Son from Luke 15 11 and an inquiry into the prodigal and the elder son. All who wish to worship according to this rule are invited to attend.
Cat Rabies Outbreak Fears Attica Area Actions Ordered
The cat that bit Mark Whicker of Attica tested positive for rabies prompting county health officials led by Dr J R Hicks and Prosecuting Attorney C B Philpott to meet authorities. Mayor Reed ordered all unmuzzled and free roaming dogs and animals muzzled or quarantined for 60 days with Marshal Beymer authorized to appoint assistants.
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Mark Whicker
Attica
State Health Board
Rabbies
J. R. Hicks
C. B. Philpott
Reed
Beymer
Embroideries and Laces Stock at This Season's Peak
Our stock is most complete of anything used this season. Call and see at the shop for a wide selection of embroideries and laces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Barnhart in Covington Campaign for Warren County Sheriff Nomination
J J Barnhart of Steuben Democrats aims for Warren County sheriff seat. He campaigns among Warren county supporters in Covington on Saturday. He faces incumbent Sheriff Coghill, Republican nominee, who initially holds a strong lead but campaign conditions may shift.
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J.J. Barnhart
Steuben
Seriff
Warren County
Covington
Barnhart
Coghill
Det Wartes Sonngy
Puntos Barbhert
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