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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
8
Byron Graham aged about 57 died at his home seven miles south of the city around 2 p.m. Wednesday after a Tuesday morning bowel illness. Funeral services led by Rev. Walthall of the Christian church will be held at 10 a.m. today, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
John Tim and Albert Bostic of Danville drove toward the city when a buggy driven by Charles Lowe with his 16 year old son was hit by a frightened wagon team. The boy suffered hip, foot and shoulder injuries. warrants were issued for the machine operators and bonds posted for later court appearance. Damages suit planned in Warren county. Local couple Harve Hall and F Thomas visited West Lebanon for the Carnival.
Mr and Mrs David Plaut departed yesterday from New York and will sail for Germany on July 6. The couple plans to visit Germany and begin travel abroad in the coming weeks.
A visitor from Hannibal Missouri learned Indiana requires 37 questions on one form and 25 on another for a marriage license, deciding against the ceremony. He notes the law forbids a ceremony outside Indiana if licensed there, and says the new rules push couples toward the border. Also notes visits from Mrs Burke and others, local commerce ads, and a job call for berry bean pea pickers at Morgan fruit farm.
Property listing notes sale with attorneys ttle and Jones. Legal notices mention title work and real estate transfer details. Specific addresses or terms are not fully readable in the excerpt.
Postal record listing communications and notices for the week ending June 23, 1905. Includes name F. W. Boyd with initials P. M. for postmaster related entries and standard clerk notations.
Program for Grand 8.58 and 4th of July events at Cooper Chapel begins July 4 at 10 a.m. with songs, prayers by Rev. Vail and Rev. Coffman, an address by Rev. Coffman on the SS influence, dinner at 1:50 p.m., America song, Hon. A.J. Marshall speech, and temperance lecture by Rev. Walthal and Vail. Bring dinner and stay all day. committee includes J D. Byber Mornuis VanDorn Elmer Simmons John Fulton.
Mr and Mrs Robert Philips of Danville visited the McQuigs Reeves and Kitt families. Kate Reed hosted Saturday musical on the lawn to a large audience. Mrs John Voliva of near Bloomington visited Newtown relatives. Chub Witt hurt by a horse is not well. Mrs Harriet Reeves celebrated her 75th birthday. Will Reeves and Miss Lillian joined from Covington. Mr and Mrs Charles Reeves, Mr and Mrs Mike Smith, Sue Haas and daughters attended. Several ladies joined Miss Gilchrist for a social in honor of Mrs Bowman of Irvington. Mack Hedrick and Mrs Susie Hudson hosted visitors. Mrs Will McClure and Mrs Luella Rette in Bloomington. Virginia Milligan visiting Kerr families from Waveland. Local ladies attended a social at Miss Kate Reed’s. Charles Quinn and daughters Fay and Maude of Covington visited the Linton and Chester households. Henry Palin and wife and Maud returned from Richmond. Churches plan July 4 ice cream social. Newtown band to provide music. townsfolk urged to attend.
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