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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

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Pretty June wedding united Pauline Caplinger and Randolph Smith

Pauline Caplinger wed Randolph Smith in a Wallace Lafayette ceremony on June 12 at 3 pm. Rev Alpha Kenna led the service. Attendants were Lois Hern and Donald Holmerda. Roscoe Plank sang. The couple will reside at 123 S Grand St Lafayette after a southern honeymoon.

Charles A. Caplinger Wallace Pauline Caplinger Randolph Smith Lafayette Alpha Kenna First Methodist Church Lois Hern Donald Holmerda Roscoe Plank Miss Horn Caplinger Smith Wm. R. Smith Purdue University Sigme Nu Fraternity Lafayette Life Insurance Co Purdue Kappa Alpha Theta Society

Lang Adams and Esther Adams Married in Secret Ceremony

Pearly Lang Adams and Esther Adams of this city traveled to Crawfordsville on June 9 and were quietly married by Rev. Grant Howard to keep the event secret until after a shower hosted by Mrs. Brewer at Deward Death’s home on Saturday evening June 16. The couple now lives on Franklin Street in Danville where the groom works.

Pearly Lang Esther Adams Crawfordsville Grant Howard Brewer Deward Franklin Street Danville Ralph Williams Minot S. C New York City Columbia University Ralph Winona Minn Robert Brewer Lafayette Third Street Esther Adams Lang Lang Illinois

Edwin Lambright Returns and Heads to Kansas Wheat Harvest

Edwin Lambright returns from the south with little to desire and travels to Kansas to join the wheat harvest. The experience offers a practical view of life for the trio and may prove valuable.

Edwin Lambright South Kansas

Pick Your Own Strawberries at S A Dickinson Farm

Bring your bucket and visit S A Dickinson's Fruit Farm to pick strawberries at 25 cents per gallon. A simple field activity note highlights self service harvest and pricing.

S. A. Dickinson

City School Board Selects Teachers for Coming Year

The city announces a partial list of teachers selected for the next school year. D. E. Leist is Superintendent of Schools and H. H. Maurer is Principal of the High School. Names include Verna Glascock, George C. Hutchins, Madeline Snoddy, Blanch Smith, Jessie DeHaven, and others listed as open or filled.

Our City D. E. Leist H. H. Maurer Prin Verna Glascock George C. Hutchins Madeline Snoddy Blanch Smith Jessie DeHaven Mattie Hugel Ruth McComas Ethel Vyse Fionia Bender Pauline Stanton Mary L. Brant Bernice Carpenter Pearle Boorde Myers

Mound Township Commencement Honors Six Graduates

Mound Township graduating exercises were held in Benson Chapel Tuesday evening with six students earning diplomas. Recipients were Robert C. Meade Flossie B. Julian Martin Ohl Mary J. Noble Howard M. Beckett and Cora E. Shoup. The address by Hon. Claud B. Philpott emphasized practical truths.

Mound Township Benson Chapel Robert C. Meade Flossie B. Julian Martin Ohl Mary J. Noble Howard M. Beckett Cora E. Shoup Harrison Frazier Williamsport Harris Claud B. Philpott John Shoup

Red Man Band Opens City Concert Series

The Red Man Band of this city, about 23 pieces, led by Roy J. Eberle, gave their first home concert. Performances will run each Wednesday 8 to 9 30 PM from the north-side platform, drawing large crowds and autos. The group includes a notable lady cornetist and relies on merchant support to become a season draw.

Red Man Band Roy J. Eberle

Covington People Visit Lodi and Cates Cattle Sale

Social notes from Covington list visits by Charles Massey and family, Col A G Madden and son Glenwood at Cates, Wilmer Shafer Abe Haun and James Pope at the cattle sale, and many others from Covington attending events in Lodi and nearby towns. Georgia Glendent welcomed by Madden family. Georgia Glendent born to Mr. and Mrs. Madden. Mrs. Hartman returns to Beloit after helping ill mother.

Charles Massey Kingman Fred Madden Danville Cates Col A. G. Madden Glenwood Wilmer Shafer Abe Haun James Pope Williamsport Engle & Evans H. C. Wright Family Chicago E. B. Johnson Georgia Glendent Russell Hartman C. A. Brown Beloit Wis Govington Lodi Mary Elizabeth Charles Robb Earl Doane O. S. Hatton Cc. C. Clifton Cliff Board Claud Gardner Luke McGeorge Sharon Hunt

Local Danville News Notes and Social Roundup

Danville residents share weekend visits and events. cattle sale at McMahon's barn yields good results. Town gatherings include an anagram club at Mrs. VanDorn, guest visits from Indianapolis and Spokane, and a Lyric Theatre program featuring Young Rajah with Valentino.

ZA. Brown Danville Ore Arter McMahon’s Barn Fair Ground

Henson Dry Cleaning Plant Closed by State Inspector

George Falthaus of the Indiana state fire marshal's office inspected Covingtons Henson Dry Cleaning plant and ordered closure due to dangerous operating conditions. Henson has ceased his own shop, now works for a Danville firm, and offers pickup and delivery by calling 357.

George H. Felthaus Indianapolis Indiana Covington Felthaus Henson Mr. Henson Danville

Jury Finds No Basis in Light Alienation Suit

After four days of testimony the jury ruled in seven minutes that Elvin Light of Attica had no cause of action for 25000 damages against William Camden for alienation of his wife's affections. Camden, longtime family friend, was raised in Sheldon. Attica and Fountain County followed the case closely through its 82 years of married life context.

Elvin Light Attica William Camden Lights Mrs. Light Mr. Light Sheldon Fountain County

Work Begun on New Wabash River Bridge

Construction begins on the P and E railroad bridge over the Wabash by Mead Balch Construction under O L Maberry. The planned seven spans replace the four existing, with a concrete structure at the same site.

Wabash River Mead- Balch Construction Company O. L. Maberry

Hunter Lawson Engagement Announces Rockford Couple

Mr and Mrs W P Hunter announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marie to Thomas Lawson a mechanic of Rockford Illinois.

W. P. Hunter Marie Thomas Lawson Rockfor Tllinois

Purfeerst Hat Shop Relocates to Bergdahl Room

The Purfeerst Hat Shop announces its move to the Bergdahl room on the north side square. Management invites customers to call and visit the new quarters.

Purfeerst Bergdahl Room North Side Square

The Young Rajah at Lyric Theatre Next Tuesday

Amos Judd faces a fearful predicament in love and marriage as Rudolph Valentino stars in The Young Rajah at the Lyric Theatre next Tuesday. Wanda Hawley plays Valentino's American sweetheart in this Paramount picture adapted from John Ames Mitchell and Aithea Luce.

Amos Judd Rudolph Valentino Paramount June Mathis John Ames Mitchell Aithea Luce Lyric Theatre Wanda Hawley Mr. Valentino

Free Surgical Clinic for Fountain County Children

A free clinic will be held at Lake View Hospital Danville Illinois for Fountain County children to have tonsil and adenoid removals. Nurses and physicians donate services and transportation will be provided to Danville for the procedure.

Lake View Hospital Danville Ill Miss Greathouse Fountain County Oscar Kerr Chamber of Commerce

Burnsides and Pitenger Wed in Green Castle Home

Miss Nina Irene Burnsides daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Burnsides of Greencastle and Rev Walter Earl Pitenger of Indianapolis were married at the bride's Greencastle home on Friday June 15. Both graduates of DePauw University their first friendship began there and invitations were sent to Covington and Fountain County residents.

D. E. Wilson Indianapolis John Crawford C. K. Bright Charles Marion Rainbow Division Dulana Bittle Sam Ratcliff Indianpolis Kingman Bernice Lucille Nina Irene Burnsides Albert Burnsides Greencastle This County Walter Earl Pitenger de Pauw University Covington Fountain County

Big Klan Meeting Parade At Crawfordsville

A Klan parade and demonstration is scheduled in Crawfordsville tonight. The procession leaves the fair grounds at 9 00 p m with four bands a drum corps floats and women participants. Speeches are set for 7 30 p m and music by a quartet. A large naturalization ceremony follows the parade.

Crawfordsville Fair Grounds

Dry Cleaning and Pressing by Roswell Henson

Dry cleaning and pressing service offered by Roswell Henson. Call 357 for pickup and delivery of your work.

Roswell Henson

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Lang-Adams City School Board Covington Merchants Stitt Truman Leatrice Joy Lon Chaney Lyric F. R. Harden Guy Faust Dorothy Smith St. Louis Mary Swank Peru Forest Ward Ed Murry Bright North Fifth Street Roy Hershel Clingen Thomas Jackson Cyrus Bryles Millcreek Lodh Stanley Pavey Invignapolis Singer James Taylor Ray Holder Hemmond L. A. Funk D. E. ‘Leist Vincinnes Shriner Washington New York Niagara Falls Charles W. Meeker Cc. A. Cunningham Mr. Meeker David S. Ferguson Imperial Nebraska Myra K Jones Camp Lyric Fown Eek Rs Pomeroy West Kion Emma Wand Young Rajah PH Valentino Wanwley Gus Jordan Joe Wilkey Jaielen Smith Ter Oreana P. Hunter Covingst el Greathouse Auzusl Sam VanDorn Ingman Roy Eberle Sananoma Ilinois Harvey Garmon Hoopeston, Ill Schuyler Rhodes Kentucky Los Angeles Calif Hunter-Lawson Rajah United Kellogg’s Kirks van Camp’s Covington, Ind Heber Ellmore, Mgr
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