Eightieth Anniversary of Covington Presbyterian Church
The four day observance marked the eightieth year of the First Presbyterian Church of Covington Indiana. Dr. O D Odell gave the opening address on Thursday with others including Rev E O Van Nuys Rev F R Rosebro and Rev Mr Van Nuys. The Ladies Aid Bible School Scouts and Christian Endeavor hosted events with songs and talks and souvenirs given to children. A historic review by Dr A L Spining and reminiscences by former pastors highlighted memories as the church plans to publish a revised history.
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O. D. Odell
Indianapolis
Ladies Aid Society
Odell
Aid Society
Bible School
V. E. Livengood
First Presbyterian Church
Covington
Ind
Fannie Bishop
St. Louis
Chas.e Smith
Crawfordsville
A. L. Spining
F. R. Rosebro
Chicago
van Nuys
Goshen
Christian Endeavor Society
E. O. van Nuys
Community sermon closes with broad church support
The gathering featured a solo by Mrs Roy Rogers and tributes from two beloved former pastors. Miss Ruby Bright led a session on Happy Memories and the group noted strong interchurch interest with many visitors from Missouri Crawfordsville Danville Veedersburg and Indianapolis.
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Roy Rogers
Christian Endeavor Society
Ruby Bright
Church of Christ
The
Baptist Church
Bible School
Alexander
Missouri
Crawfordeville
Campbell
Danville
David Dade
Florence Nixon
Veedersburg
John A. Walker
Kansas
Wood
Indianapolis
Specials for Saturday at the Dry Goods Store
Monardh shirts for men with cuff detaches offered at 1.00, 75c sale. Ladies shirt waists open front or back in high or low neck styles up to 1.50 priced at 0.98. Corset covers or 18 inch Swiss flouncing a 0.35 value for 0.25. Wide embroideries for petticoats up to 0.75 per yard 0.01. 50 pieces of embroideries and insertions at 0.10 per yard. Green trading stamps with each purchase.
Robb Leaves District Supervisor Post for Gravel Business
Charles Robb, longtime District Supervisor of the Commercial Life in Indianapolis, resigns to focus on gravel development north of the city in partnership with O. B. Jones. He retains only a local connection and will still devote spare time to the insurance business.
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Charles Robb
Indianapolis
O. 8. Jones
Charley
Passes 104th Milestone Aunt Mary Rafferty Birthday
Aunt Mary Rafferty of this place celebrated her 104th birthday with an auto ride. Doubts remain about her exact age due to lost birth records. Stepson Michael Rafferty, who died recently near New Richmond, claimed she was 35 at marriage and he was seven then. She is oldest of four, long tied to Bille bore and Thames and later with William Bailey's nephew.
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Mary Rafferty
Mary
Bille
Ythames
Bailey
Shen
William
Bailey Eidlackett
Ier
Horse Show Dates Announced for Wingate Kingman Hillsboro Veedersburg
The schedule lists Wingate on June 15, followed by Kingman and Hillsboro on June 20, and Veedersburg on June 27 for upcoming horse show events.
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Wingate
Kingman
Hillsboro
Veedersburg
10 STAMPS FREE SATURDAY AT THE LEADER
Buy 50 cents or more and receive 10 stamps free on Saturday at The Leader.
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Leader
Grand jury returns 18 indictments in Hoosier case
The grand jury in Indiana, in session since the Bureau of May, adjourned Saturday morning and will reconvene Thursday to hear more evidence and prepare a final report before sine die adjournment. So far 18 indictments have been returned. Hoosier State.
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Hoosier State
Fisherman Nets Unusually Large Catfish After Struggle
Merrymann, a longtime fisherman, hooked a 30 pound mis sav ap el catfish near the city. He reeled in the big fish after it swallowed a one pound catfish, whose horned gills became lodged in the throat and secured the catch.
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S. D. Merrymann
Beginnings of Rail Laying Along the Wabash
Work starts on laying 100 pound steel rails as 250 negro workers are brought from Kansas City in three special cars to Danville. They proceed to lay rails at multiple locations including the Red Wood curve near West Lebanon, site of a fatal Wabash wreck.
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Danville
Kansas City
State Line
Redwood
Lebanon
Banks Win Tax Suit In Attica Court
The Attica Ledgers Press reports two city banks won a circuit court tax suit against the county assessor. Banks argued real estate held by the banks should be deducted from capitalization before assessment, separating property from capital stock, surplus and undivided profits. 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 Qresses at J Loeb's Stores
Readable text shows a shop ad from J Loeb's Stores offering dress items at lower prices than ever with a casual callout about desort ment and affordability.
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J. Loeb’s
Ice Cream Social at Wabash Chapel Y P C E
The Wabash Chapel Young People's Christian Endeavor will serve ice cream and other refreshments at the church on Thursday evening June 20 for the benefit of the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Wabash Chapel Y. P. C. E
Ice Cream Supper At Ridge Schoolhouse Saturday Night
The Ladies Aid Society of the West Liberty church hosts an ice cream supper at the Ridge schoolhouse about half a mile south of the church on Saturday night June 22. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Ladies Aid Society of
West Liberty Church
Ridge School House
Washedress Goods Offered At Low Prices
Call on us for washed dress goods. Our assortment includes everything new and desirable with the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb's
Salts' Horse and Dog Bite Linked to Rabies Case
A West Lebanon horse owned by Roy Salts showed hydrophobia symptoms last week and was shot Saturday. The animal was bitten April 15 by a dog that wandered from Independence and Riverside. Salts also had a dog that went mad, reportedly bitten by the same dog.
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Roy Salts
West Lebanon
Independence
Riverside
Salts
City Council Elects Trustee and Buys Fire Hose
The city council held its regular meeting Monday evening and elected a new school trustee. It also purchased nine hundred feet of fire hose from three firms under competitive bids for the fire department. The next regular meeting is set for June 24.
Summer Goods For Warm Weather At Local Store
The shop offers soft shirts for men and youths, Cooper Union suits, summer underwear, silk and lisle hose, oxfords in black or tan, lawns batistes and fancy silks, petticoats, one piece dresses in white or colors, ladies and children's underwear, shirt waists, and separate shirts. Green Stamps with every purchase.
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Cooper Union
Decker v Nave Damage Suit Declared Continued
The circuit court case over $5,000 damages to the estate of Mr Decker against A P Nave was halted Tuesday after jury conduct issues with juror Simon Snyder from Davia township led to a continuation to the next term and discharge of the jury.
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Decker Vs Nave
A. P. Nave
Decker
Asa
Simon Snyder
Pannel
Davia
Miss Verna Glascock Appointed English Teacher
Miss Verna Glascock was selected Tuesday morning at a school board meeting for the English department at the high school. The board praised her as an excellent teacher.
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Verna Glascock
Joint Convention Set for July 6 in Covington
Democratic joint senatorial convention for the district scheduled July 6 in Covington after a Newport meeting of three county chairs. The event gathers leaders from the three counties to select nominees for the senate seat.
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Covington
Newport
Covington Outlasts Hoopeston in Ten-Inning Fair Showdown
In a Sunday afternoon game at the fairgrounds Covington defeated Hoopeston after ten innings. A score was finally produced in the bottom half of the tenth when Covington scored once to win the contest.
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Covington
Hoopeston
Moqui Tribe Plans Fourth of July Lodge Dedication
The Moqui Tribe of Redmen at Riverside prepares a grand Fourth of July celebration to mark the dedication of their new lodge. A program of exercises is in the works including music and a speech by a prominent figure, likely a state Redmen officer.
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Redmen
Riverside
Redmen Lodge
Notice to Water Patrons Restores Sprinkling Privileges
The Company revokes a prior no sprinkling order and allows all patrons with sprinkling privileges to continue if they are paid up and follow rules. Sprinkling limited to 6–8 a.m. and 5–8 p.m. Water must be held with nozzle in hand and running water banned when not in use. Violations may cut off supply.
Socialists Name County Ticket in Fountain County
The Fountain county socialist party met in Attica and named a full county slate. Rev S S Condo of Marion spoke for lieutenant governor while Elmer Rinehart, George Brown and Ira W Melton were elected county officers. Nominees include George W Crane for circuit judge Ralph Heitzler for representative J N Campbell for sheriff Elmer Rinehart for treasurer J D Coffing for prosecuting attorney J H Crane for commissioner 3rd district and Jonathan Milikan for coroner. About 150 socialists reside in the county.
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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 merchant advertises mens and young mens clothing with the largest selection and the best goods at the lowest prices.
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J. Loeb's
Mrs Hitchens and Mrs Cox Host Aromatic Agra Party
Mrs Margaret Hitchens and Mrs Wm Cox entertained a group of ladies Friday afternoon at their 4th street home with an agra party. A pleasant afternoon was spent and dainty refreshments served.
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Margaret Hitchens
Wm. Cox
4Th Street
M E Church Announces Sunday Theme and Childrens Day
The pastor will speak on Christian Education at the Sunday morning service. The Sunday school will render the Children's Day program in the evening.
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M. E. Church
First Presbyterian Church Morning and Evening Services
The morning sermon at First Presbyterian Church will focus on Going in the Strength of the Lord with an evening theme titled Reflections on Impulsiveness. All are invited to attend the services along with Bible School and the Christian Endeavor meeting.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Engagement Announced in Crawfordsville Banquet
The engagement of Miss Edna Coffing of Indianapolis to Mr J Allen Craven of Indianapolis was announced Saturday at an Alpha Phi banquet in Greencastle. The wedding is 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 Draws Congregation at 10 30 AM
The Church of Christ invites all to divine worship next Lord's day at 10 30 AM with preaching at 7 30 PM on The Prodigal Son from Luke 15 11. An inquiry will examine who left and who stayed home and worked in obedience to the father.
Rabid Cat Sparks Attica Health Alarm and Dog Culling
The head of a cat that bit resident Mark Whicker in Attica tested positive for rabies. County Health Commissioner Dr. J. R. Hicks and Prosecuting Attorney C. B. Philpott met authorities, warning of possible epidemics. Mayor Reed ordered all unmuzzled dogs and large animals muzzled or quarantined for 60 days and authorized extra assistants to enforce the measure.
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Mark Whicker
Attica
State Health Board
Rabbies
J. R. Hicks
C. B. Philpott
Reed
Beymer
Embroideries and Laces Stock Highlight
Embroideries and laces offer a complete stock this season. Call and see for options and selection.
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J. Loeb’s
Barnhart Campaigning In Warren County Sheriff Race
J. 4. Barnhart, Democratic sheriff candidate for Warren County, canvassed Covington Saturday among local youths. He contends he can defeat incumbent Sheriff Coghill, the Republican nominee, despite Coghill's initial majority. The piece notes Barnhart’s citizen image and uncertain political climate in Warren County.
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Barnhart
Steuben
Warren County
Covington
Coghill
Warret County
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