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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

Page

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Rogers Park Opens With Big Day Despite Cold Weather

Sunday marked the opening day of Rogers Park drawing about 2500 visitors in the afternoon. A 10 cent general entrance was charged for ages over 12 with nominal fees for baths while amusements like the slide and swings were free. The park, still rough from the river, faced slow improvements but has seen heavy work and outlay as the management pushes to quickly attract visitors. A concert by the Attica Cae Coulter bind with wive is planned for next Sunday for the crowd’s entertainment.

Rogers Park Sid Rovers Park Andois Freon Shane Attica Cae Coulter Bind Wit

Planning school building addition to high school

Plans call for a north side addition to the city high school building. The project includes a gym addition of about 100 by 100 feet, converting the present gym into a recitation room and adding other improvements to match any county school. Completion is expected by the following winter season.

Will Do Lyceum Work Miss Lowe Recognized

The note reports Miss Lowe will undertake lyceum work and be honored for her efforts. Friends express pleasure at her recognition and wish her success in her activities.

Lyceum

Judge Berry Announces Retirement Plans for Reelection Bid

A judge signals retirement from the bench and contemplates returning to law practice. He has not ruled out a final political run, citing a broad circle of warm friends and a long career on the perch.

William Farms on The Loose Star Ranger Lyric

William Farms appears on The Loose Star Ranger in a Lyric section Saturday feature with brief notes on performance and scheduling.

William Loose Star Ranger

Celebrate Father's 81st Birthday at Glover Home

Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Berle Glover in Veedersburg to honor Wm. Glover on his 81st birthday and bid farewell to Mrs. George Glover who heads to Billings Montana for the summer. Attendees included George Glover's family, W. E. Glover, Mrs. Anna Crane Glover Crane and family, Albert McFlwee and wife, James Glover and family, Wm. Barkley and wife, and Monte Boatman and family. Refreshments of ice cream and strawberries were served.

Berle Glover Veedersburg Wm. Glover George Glover Billings Mont Glover W. E. Glover Anna Crane Glover Crane Albert McFlwee James Glover Wm. Barkley Monte Boatman

Richeson-Wilson Wedding Ties Campbellstown, Ohio Couple

Miss Mary E. Wilson of Campbellstown and Rus e. Richeson of Clayton wed Monday at 2 30 PM in the bride's home. She is Earlham graduate and he Purdue, with plans to live in Clayton after June 25. The reception included immediate families and a few guests. The couple’s families and Covington friends send best wishes.

Mary E. Wilson Campbellstown Ohio Rus E. of Richeson Clarston Earlham Purdue Clayton F. G. Pickens Ind Richeson Covington

Mrs Peters Taken To Lake View For Indefinite Stay

Mrs John Peters lacking improvement was moved to Lake View hospital Tuesday morning for an unknown period. She underwent an operation by Dr Miller and Dr McCoy to remove pus from the pleural cavity but it was not fully successful. An X ray Wednesday showed the illness involved the rib area and endangering heart action. Many friends wish her a speedy recovery.

John Peters Lake View Hospital

Hillsboro Park Opening Sparks Community Gathering

A Hillsboro crowd attended the opening of Bowers Park on Sunday with a pie social and evening program. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Clyde Fr., Mr and Mrs Byron Heler, and several local residents from Lucerne and Chreneo, enjoying refreshments and surrounding conversations.

Hill Bowers Park Park Clyde Badh Tootter Lucerne Myo and Stes Tasman Lone Mee Mroo Byron Heler May Jescedll Tinsley Ad Mors George Birre Chreneo

Money to Loan Promises for Wood Farms at High Interest

Massey and Som offer loans to wood farms at a high percent interest rate. They cite a commission system and a push for greater returns than current investments. The notice promises satisfaction and credit options under the stated terms.

Woorl Massey & Som T.o

Aged Woman Dies at Veedersburg

Mrs. Anna Low 77 died at her Veedersburg home after months of ill health. She walked to her brother’s home the day of death. Survived by her brother Charles Layman, husband John R. Low predeceased her 13 years earlier. Funeral held Tuesday at Sterling Christian church with Rev. O. W. McGaughey officiating. burial at West Lebanon cemetery beside her husband.

Anna Low Veedersburg Low John R. Low Charles Layman Sterling Christian Church O. W. McGaughey West Lebanon Cemetery

Yeddo I O O F Picnic Near Cooper Chapel

The Yeddo I O O F and Rebecca Lodges with families picnicked in an oak grove by Coal Creek near Cooper chapel in Wabash township on Sunday. A fine dinner with coffee lemonade and ice tea satisfied all, praised by John Palmer and Wallace Newman. Men chatted smoked and dozed while the group later waded or swam. All wished for a return picnic.

Yeddo I

Critzer Bus Line Serves Attica Route to Danville and Lafayette

The Critzer Bus Line operates from Attica to Danville via Veedersburg and Covington on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. On the remaining days of the week it serves Lafayette.

Critzer Attica Danville Veedersburg Covington Lafayette

Raid at Kitchen Creek Finds Whiskey Still in Kent Township

Charles Stives, long suspected for operating a whiskey still on Kitchen Creek in Warren County, was arrested after a Saturday raid by Sheriff Stewart and deputies. A complete still outfit was seized. Stives appeared before Justice T C Powell in Williamsport and was arraigned on Monday, held on a $500 bond and bound over to the September circuit term.

Charles Stives Kent Township Warren County Kitchen Creek Stewart Warren, County Sives Justice of the Peace T. C. Powell Williamsport Stives

Sunday School Aid Lessons Distributed Statewide

The International Sunday School lessons prepared by Rev P B Fitzwater are syndicated to hundreds of papers and used by thousands. They are non sectarian and suitable for all Sunday schools using the uniform international texts. Lessons are published in advance to aid superintendents when leaflets are late.

Republican P. B. Fitzwater D. D Molody Bible Institute Chicago

Dr. Clawson Leaves for Gary Practice Relocation

Dr. Wesler Clawson, after a year with Dr. Hughey, relocates to Gary where he is reported to have a fine practice. He was well liked in the previous community.

Wesler Clawson Hughey Gary

Food Exchange at Chamber of Commerce June 24

The Aid Society of the M E church invites participation in a food exchange next Saturday June 24 in the north room of the Chamber of Commerce building. All kinds of good things to eat for Sunday dinner.

Aid Society of the M. E Church Chamber of Commerce

Ice Cream Social at Kentuck Church Friday Evening

An ice cream social will be held at Kentuck Church Friday evening, June 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Accia Kentuck Church

Local Trustees and Agents Advise In Lodi and Kingman Matters

Trustee Jos. Starkey of Cates transacted business here Wednesday. W. B. Gray W. R. Massey and A. T. Livengood handled Lodi matters in Crawfordsville Thursday. Bogue McAlister Pecly Jackson and Paul Reddenbaugh of Kingman came Wednesday evening to look after interests.

Jos. Starkey Cates W. B. Gray W. R. Massey A. T. Livengood Crawfordsville Lodi Bogue McAlister Pecly Jackson Paul Reddenbaugh Kingman

Fountain County Royal Neighbors Hold Annual Convention

The Fountain County Royal Neighbors camps met in Veedersburg on Wednesday June 14 with 75 members represented. Ritualistic work was presented to one candidate and a noon dinner was served at the United Brethren church. Next year’s convention will be at Cates.

Fountain County Royal Neighbors Veedersburg United Brethren Church Cates

Cates Resident Mrs Joseph Cates Dies at Home

Mrs Joseph Cates of Cates died Monday morning at her home after a long illness. Born near Silverwood in August 1855 she was a daughter of Aaron Orahood. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Maggie Cates of Indianapolis and Mrs Delia Gooding of this city and brother Trueman Orahood of Silverwood. Funeral at Cates church Thursday with interment near her home.

Joseph Cates Cates Silverwood Aaron Orahood Maggie Cates Indianapolis Delia Gooding Trueman Orahood Cates Church

Jury Acquits Prof Leist Over School Discipline Row

The State of Indiana failed to convict Prof D E Leist, superintendent, on an assault and battery charge stemming from a February attempt to discipline 17 year old Nelda Barkley at the high school. Special Judge W N White presided. Judge Ratcliff recused due to a family connection. The verdict came after about thirty minutes.

State of Indiana D. E. Leist Nelda Barkley Isa Osborn Eadbda W. N. White Ratcliff

Hillsboro Wedding Sees Mabel Parker Wed Rolland Keeling

The wedding of Miss Mabel Parker and Rolland Keeling occurred Thursday afternoon June 15 at the bride’s parents east of Hillsboro. Rev. R B Kern officiated in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. After luncheon the couple planned to reside in Hillsboro once returning from Indianapolis. Keeling works as a railway mail clerk.

Mabel Parker Rolland Keeling Hillsboro R. B. Kern M. E. Church George Parker Austin Keeling Indianapolis Hillshore Keeling

Republican circular defines Indiana registration rules and dates

The Indiana Republican Committee released a circular approved by the State Board of Election Commissioners detailing two registration days on September 9 and October 9 with precinct based registration. Voters may register in person by sworn blank or by mail, with a 9 p.m. closing and permanent registration unless moving precinct. Only U.S. citizens may vote. unregistered voters cannot vote in November.

Republican State Committee Indiana Board of Election Commissioners

Taking Annual Vacation for Miss Lura Ward

Miss Lura Ward takes her annual vacation from Citizens' Bank and visits friends in Washington D C where she spent years in clerical work.

Lura Ward Citizens’ Bank Washington, D. C

Mrs Leticia Sisk Gaskin Dies Suddenly at State Line

Mrs Leticia Sisk Gaskin of State Line died suddenly Monday at about 3 am after a year of poor health She was born March 28 1849 and funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Walnut Corner cemetery Survived by husband Frank Gaskin three children Earl Mary and Mattie Zeigler and siblings William Danville D W Sisk J A Sisk John Oklahoma City J M Sisk Quincy G W Sisk State Line M Board of this city officiated as undertaker

Leticia Sisk Gaskin State Line Frank Gaskin Hinds William M. Sisk Danville D. W. Sisk Penfield J. A. Sisk John Sisk Oklahoma City J. M. Sisk Quincey G. W. Sisk M. Board City

County Fair Begins Boy and Girl Club Activities

A county club meeting reports nearly one hundred pigs and 33 calves in training with poultry gardening and home economics. A week long outing for boys is planned under Boy Scout and YMCA guidance. Pig feeding runs to July 1 with options for two ewes or two pure bred gilts. Miss Kine to assist girls' organization. A. J. Hesler.

Boy Scout Poland China Duroe Hampshire Kine A. J. Hesler

Lower highway material prices cited by government reports

Government reports indicate substantially lower prices for all kinds of highway materials and labor. The message argues that reducing estimates would save taxpayer money and prevent unnecessary charges, noting public willingness to pay is waning and that current methods extract funds from citizens.

Mrs Starnes Home After Culver Hospital Return

Mrs H I Starnes and her nurse returned home from Culver hospital Monday morning. She can walk about the home, eats easily digested foods, and is reported doing splendidly.

Watch Clock and Jewelry repair ing a specialty

Local notes list J. P. Hastings as a watch clock and jewelry repairer in Covington Indiana. Various social mentions include visits by Mr and Mrs A P Burnside Miss Edna Hollingsworth and Miss May Wagner recovering from surgery and several community updates on people moving or joining local boards.

J. P. Hastings North Side Square Covington Indiana Edna Hollingsworth May Wagner Lake View

Ford guests see moving picture tour of Fordson tractor

More than two hundred Ford owners attended a banquet at the Ford agency on North Fourth Street last Friday hosted by Clem and Harden. A Fordson tractor demonstration using a moving picture show explained production from raw materials to final assembly and highlighted the tractor’s farming value.

Ford Ford Agency North Fourth Street Clem & Harden Fordson Fordson Tractor Great Assembly Room

Advertising Bond Slab Sale Notice In Attica July 8 1922

County Treasurer H I Starnes advertises a 25 600 bond at 432 percent for sale July 8 1922 in Attica to fund Pyron Frazier Road in Richland Cain Townships. Interest began June 15 1922. Previous court ruling deemed such bonds illegal due to improper notices to taxpaying units.

H. I. Starnes Attica Richland-Cain Ilegal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Berry Alice Terry Jack Mulhall Harry Myers the Four Horsemen Paramount Magazine Lyric Theatre Yeddo Lodges DR. Clawson Prof Leist Starnes A. P. Burnside Mro Line Fultz O’donnel Cayuga Drosrd R. D. Chew J. Cook George Lanius-Smith Los Angeles California Schrader North West Corner Square Charles Hiigel South Dakota John Hugel Lamar Colorado Scott Bert Conley Newport New County Hospital Board O. A. Myers Perrysville Frank Walthal Helt Township Mr. Dollar Bill Dollar Twiddy Covington, Indiana
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