Attica and Covington Residents Visit and Local News
Attica and Covington residents frequent the county seat and city with visits to family and business matters. Local notables include Jacob Fine, Albert Roberts, J. Massey changing shops, and Dr J J Sailor with Mrs. Sailor. A large sale at The Loaders marks a major Covington merchandising event with extensive remodeling planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fine
Albert Roberts
Jackson Townships
Dusinoss
Tts
Covington
Fire damages Kreusch home on Sixth Street
The Kreusch home at Sixth and Harrison was damaged by a Thursday morning fire around 6 oclock caused by a defective fire. Clarence Nelson discovered the fire and rang the alarm. Firemen arrived quickly and insured loss was promptly adjusted through Massey and Son, the local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreusch
Sixth and
Harrison Street
Clarence Nelson
Massey & Son
For Sale in Covington a fine 2-lot home at Harrison and Sixth
Choice location on Harrison and Sixth streets with 2 lots and a 12 room house in excellent condition. Features include electric lights bath 2 cisterns city water two hydrants a fine well concrete walks shade trees shrubbery and flowers fuel sheds attached smoke house sewerage connection awnings and an ideal home. Sea ft C. Alien Covington Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and
Sixth Streets
Sea Ft. C. Alien
Covington
Ind
Exposition Trip Ahead for Miss Della Heath and Sister
Miss Della Heath left for the California exposition Monday morning. She traveled with her sister Mrs. Dick T Morgan and husband meeting them in Chicago and continuing by the Northern route through St Paul Seattle Portland and Yellowstone Park. They plan to return by the Southern route through Oklahoma. Mr Morgan serves the Eighth Oklahoma district in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Heath
Dick T. Morgan
Chicago
St. Paul
Seattle
Portland
Yellowstone Park
Oklahoma
Morgan
Congress
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Ringel Held in West Lebanon
Attendees at the Sunday funeral in West Lebanon include Mrs. Mary Ringel an aged resident. Francis Smith and Darry Voiltz attended the service with family and friends noting long friendships and shared origins in the fatherland aboard the same ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Smith
Darry Voiltz
West Lebanon
Mary Ringel
Mr. Voiltz
Minister Appointed to Kingman and Salem Pulpits
Rev. Guy Carpenter of Brazil has been appointed by Dr. A G Leazenby District Superintendent to fill the M E churches at Kingman and Salem. Carpenter is a young man with strong recommendations and was active in the Epworth League convention program during his city visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carpenter
Brazil
A.G Leazenby
M. E
Kingman
Salem
Carpenter
Trade notice for cow for 150 ft ornamental iron fence
Covington resident VU. S. Douglass offers to trade a cow for 150 feet of ornamental iron lawn fence with single and double gates heavy enough to turn stock. Fence can be viewed at Douglass's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
VU. S. Douglass
Marie Brant Divorced After 60 Day Requirement
Marie Brant was granted a divorce from Charles Brant on Wednesday with custody of their infant Charles Jr. and $3 weekly child support. The suit, filed last Saturday, involved both parties being represented by lawyers as neither appeared in person. Judge K. Schoonover noted the 60 day filing requirement is unconstitutional, echoing recent circuit and superior court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brant
Charles Brant
Charles Jr
KK. Schoonover
Death by Own Action A Hoopes-ton Man
George Ferling a former Fountain County boy and son of Henry Ferling of this city hanged himself in the corn crib at his home five miles northeast of Hoopes ton Illinois. A.T. Livengood delivered the news to the father and brother. His wife said he had acted queerly for several days and feared he would take his life. He leaves a wife and two small children. The funeral will be held today at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tering
Fountain County
Henry Ferling
Hoopeston
Illinois
A. T. Livengood
Harry
Elevator Plunges at Costings Adams Store
Two men George Lape and Bart Jackson escaped serious injury when the building’s freight elevator bearing about 3000 pounds of twine malfunctioned on a Wednesday morning. The car fell from the second floor to the basement, jolting them badly but they are not seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costings& Adams’ Hardware Store
George Lape
Bart Jackson
Swap for vacant lot owner for sale
Six room house with fuel house attached electric lights water and fireplace modern conveniences. Must be moved from corner of Seventh and Liberty streets see R C Allen tf a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh and
Liberty Streets
R. C. Allen
Death of Richard Blue at 75 in Covington
Richard Blue aged 75 died at his Covington home Saturday night after a long illness from complications contracted in military service. He served in Company HE of the 63rd Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Survived by a twin brother, seven children with three daughters and four sons, and a widow. Funeral held Monday at four from the residence with interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Blue
Company
HE. 63 Reg. Ind
Covington
Mt. Hope
Shawnee trustee’s court visit amid Kaler will trial
Charles Watts, Shawnee township trustee, spent days in Covington as a key witness in the Kaler will case. He notes nearly all teachers are hired for the coming year with over one hundred applicants for a few positions. The Dark County school in the north portion will be abandoned and the schoolhouse sold at public auction after years of dwindling attendance under fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Watts
Shawnee Township
Covington Attering Court
Watts
Hen Thieves Stick To Hickey Neighborhood
Peter Hickey of the northwest city reports his hen coop was struck last Friday night with about 20 spring fries taken. He sits armed and ready for a second raid while noting two prior suspects were caught, confessed, and jailed in Michigan City for chicken theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hickey
Hickey
Michigan City
Fourth of July Celebrations Set With Crayton Address
Hon Charles M Crayton a Fountain county native and former assistant State's Attorney Danville will give the address at the July 3 celebration The city will open to visitors with the keys to the city thrown into the Wabash river in a traditional display and the event described as free as the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Crayton
Fountain County
Danville
Wabash
Mrs Plaut Recovering After Rochester Operation
Mr and Mrs David Plaut arrived in Covington from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Plaut had an operation. She is recovering rapidly and will stay for a time with her parents Mr and Mrs M Herzeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Plaut
Covington
Rochester
Minn
Miss Loyola McComas to Wed Daniel T. Hughes
Miss LaVerna Glascock hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for Miss Loyola McComas, the bride designate. Guests folded and hemming tea towels, Ruby Bright won first prize and Margaret Douglass second, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerna Glascock
Loyola McComas
Daniel T. Hughes
Ruby Bright
Margaret Douglass
Lightning Strikes Murray Home Sparks at Crockett Street
A bolt of lightning hit George Murray’s Crockett street dwelling during a storm Friday. The streak descended the east chimney, damaged a pair of new shoes, danced on the stove, and exited the back door. Mrs. Murray was knocked down and stunned but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murray
Crockett Street
George
Corrected Reunion Date for Co H 72nd Ind Vol
A typographical error in the previous issue misstated the reunion date of Co H 72nd Indiana Volunteer. The correct date is August 16, not August 26.
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Co. H. 72Nd Ind
Board Store Sold to Russiaville Buyer Eikenberry
The Board furniture store, under C. B. Larrimer since March 1, was sold to M. W. Eikenberry of Russiaville. Mr. Eikenberry plans to push the trade while Lindsey Ellis, longtime associate, will manage for the time being. The Covington Republican notes the paper always has something in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Furniture
C. B. Larrimer
M. W. Eikenberry
Russiaville
Hikenberry
Lindsey Ellis
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O. M. Gardner
Attica
Jorge Boley
Homer Me—Ponald
Jo Jean McDermond Jr
Josie Dies
Dankei Serader
Wif
Kenfinan
Wat Maraness
Weedesbure
Wis
Lows Mieyd
Indiaiapedia
Britton
Herbert J. Rinn
Wifs
Indianapolis
Mary Murray
Danvile
Albert Marlatt
The
City
George Adamson
J. M. Adamson
Roy Rogers
Roy Jr
Harry Glascock
H. M. Steely
Marian Steely
Marwauerite Cannady
Baby Bright
Chasly Bright
Jones
Vermilion County Circuit Court
M.W. Snoddy
Cou Creel
Milt
Waeed
Mildred Dennis
Tri Wappas
Loyela McCorm
Martha Hickey
Mabel Millikin
Terre Haute
John F Davidson
Cain Township
Joe Barkley
Mace
Roy Thompson
Mabel Gilcher
St. Louis
Gilcher
Mabel Backus
Tom Hanks
Troy Township
J. L. Allen
Mr. Hanks
George Stilwer
C. F. Crane
Lela Lupe
Crawfordsville
Covington Republian
Frank Filis
Williamsport
Carl Mentzer
Lozan Township
J. J. Sailor
Soone
Doane
Mro
Radolph Madsen
Tae Ds Vaal
Woman's Redef Corp
Gov. At. Hall
Irace Dufenderfer
Mary Marlatt
Henry Prather
Veedersburg
Jeid van Deventer
Milie Harden
Mary
Billie
Andy Comrie
Lizzie Brandt
Fritz Harden
South Danville
Charles H. Ratcliff
Circuit Court
Isaac N. Henry
Mrs. Wm. Walker
Jefferson Ad Sixth Sts
Conrad Baker
Greensburg
Wm. Welcher
Banville
St. Joseph's Parish
Sherwin Williams
J. Younus & Co
Covngton
Will Lumpkin
Mattoon
J. M Adamson
A. L. Spinning
Charles
Mrs. Spinning
Gladys Spinning
Emma Kreuger
John Massey
Finain
Mr. Massey
Dr. Smith
Lafayette Life Insurance Co
Water Sherman
James T ‘Pell
Lucy
Mr. Man
Beil
Sherman
Ash Dickens
Woody
Kiagman
Apte
Dickens
B. Coleman
East Side Square
George Ferling
Crayton
Orate
Miss McComas
Lively Bolt
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