Local notes of social visits and commerce in area towns
Carpets at M. Board's. Jack Franklin and family spent Sunday in Veedersburg. Will Reeves and family visited Newtown friends. J. Loeb's Stores feature large rug selection. Mrs. Margarette Hitchens visiting Williamsport. Land for rent near Covington offered by G. W Williams. Will Layton hosted in Noblesville. Connie Martin from Danville visited Sunday. Sig. Leon advertised underwear and hosiery. now in Kokomo. Sid Walker and wife from Indianapolis visiting relatives. Elmer Russell of Cayuga visited his mother. Phelps book store offers sodas Sundays and new lemonade. Stephen Randolph and wife visited Newtown. Lace curtains at M. Board. Mrs. Grant Gossett and son Ray and Mrs. Strader of Veedersburg visited Sunday. For sale a four room house with outbuildings and fruit. apply to J. D. Franklin. Republican issue features Woman’s Club year program. Lou Pitcher and wife visited. Regis Salts hosts. New graduating presents at Phelps book store. one hundred patterns of vallaces at J. Loeb's Stores. Miss Effie Brown ad for millinery sale. Kingman town dads vote to end Sunday baseball. Anderson Ratcliff improving in Indianapolis hospital. booze cited. Mr. and Mrs. David Plant sailing to New York aboard Keiser Augustus Victoria. considering relocation after return.
Local Notes and Advertisements Brighten Sunday Listings
The page captures a mix of notices and ads from Crawfordsville area papers. Mentions include J Loeb’s Stores selling carpets and white goods, M Board's Furniture promotions, and a sales pitch for linoleums. Local events referenced: Parke County education officer election, Crawfordsville Fourth of July races, Veedersburg band concerts, Millcreek High School commencement with twenty graduates, Purdue commencement activities, and Indiana National Guard encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Also noted are a ball game in Covington, a live stock auctioneers meeting in Chicago, and ongoing community announcements about printing services, Memorial Day observances, and the Mellett school building progress.
Graduation supplies at J Loeb stores for boys and girls
Shoppers seeking graduation goods can find suitable articles at reasonable prices at J Loeb stores. The message highlights affordable selections for both boys and girls in the graduation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb
Covington Notes Move Through May Weekend
Social visits abound with Mr and Mrs Taylor Prather in Indianapolis and many locals hosting callers from Danville Fountain and West Lebanon. Ads highlight shoe sales at J Loeb's, wallpaper closeout at Phelps book store, and tennis court conversion near the Baptist church as Covington embraces a summer tennis fever. The prohibition state convention meets May 22 23 in Indianapolis with Clinton N Howard headlining and reduced railroad rates offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Covington
Indianapolis
Clinton N Howard
Ladies skirts featured at J. Loeb stores
Allen Shaff conducted business in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Mrs. Ross Crawford of Braz is visiting her parents and friends. The past three weeks have left someone very ill. Skirts in black grey blue and white were showcased at J. Loeb's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Allen Shaff
Indianapolis
Ross Crawford
Braz
Margaret Voltz
Dr. Hicks
Margaret
Will Bodine's Schma barn clerk ill for days
Multiple local notes report Will Bodine, long time clerk at Schma barn, off sick for several days. Also read David Burton Clothiers ad with many inducements and other small items around Covington Indiana including alums meeting, farm loans, and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bodine
Schma
Surprise 21st Birthday Gathering For Jos Hegg
Friends gathered at Jos Hegg’s home Friday night for a surprise party marking his twenty first birthday. About thirty guests attended and refreshments were served. Mrs Frank Powell and daughter Miss Mae of Lincoln Nebraska arrived Saturday to visit G W Williams and family. They plan to visit Bluffton area before returning. Miss Powell is affiliated with the Nebraska College of Music. Honest goods and lowest prices at J Loeb's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hegg
Jos
Fred Hegg
Frank Powell
Miss Mae
Lincoln
Nebraska
Saloon Related Indictments and Fines Dominate Court Week
The week saw a wave of saloon cases with about sixty indictments from the grand jury. Martin Hill, John Haney of DeHaven's saloon, Pat Mack, Chancy Vickery, Walter Hunter and others from Veedersburg area were rounded up. Henry Kiger of Yeddo was fined for selling without a license. John Haney and Walter Hunter faced fines for selling to a miner and for keeping a pool table, respectively. Several pled guilty and paid fines to avoid open court, while others await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hill
John Haney
DeHavens
Pat Mack
Chancy Vickery
Walter Hunter
Veedersburg
Henry Kiger
Yeddo
de- Haven
Chattel Loans Offered in Covington Indiana
For small sums, chattel loans are available from L. P. Little in Covington Indiana. Contact information and terms are noted for prospective borrowers seeking quick funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Little Covington
Ind
Tailor Made Ladies Suits and Local Notices Highlight City Event
Tailor made suits for ladies at J. Loeb's and Samuel Cade’s in Eas Wabash noted. Cade and wife, longtime county residents, own fine farms and many friends. James W. Wilkinson to take a Winona summer term. a leading county superintendent candidate on the Democratic side. Baptist church at Newtown near completion, dedication June 3 with Rev. Henson and Dr. Lounsbury. Funeral for infant Margret Ailene Coffing conducted. burial at Prescott Grove. Horse-drawn mishap near James Crane’s injures occupants with minor injuries. Real estate ad for 5 room house with good amenities.
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Samuel Cade
Eas Wabash
Cade
James W. Wilkinson
Kingman Schools
Winona
Newtown
J. P. Henson
E. W. Lounsbury
Chicago
Margret Ailene
T. M
Ailine Coffing
M. Board
C. E. Beebee
M. E
Lucerne Ind
J. H. Palmer
Methodist Church
Prescott Grove
Little Margret
Shawnee bridge work resumes in Indiana
The Attica Press notes Shawnee bridge over the Wabash River has resumed construction, expected to take about two months. Charles Hutson is described as very ill with dropsy. Harris family from Newtown visits city, with Mr. Harris noted as cashier at New Town Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Newtown
Newtown Bank
Wabash River
Indiana
Shawnee Bridge
Attica Press
Summer footwear leads at Peters in the city
Miss Mabel Mendenhall and Mr Walter Bandruff wed quietly at the bride’s parents home in Kingman last Wednesday at 11 o’clock. They plan to make Staunton Indiana their home after a brief wedding visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mendenhall
Walter Bandruff
Kingman
Staunton Ind
Outstanding County Orders Redemption Notice
All outstanding County Orders will be redeemed on and after Monday May 21. Holders of these orders are asked to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Jas D. Smith
Fountain County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Franklin
Will Reeves
John Hawkins
Anderson
Margarette Hitchens
Williamsport
G. W Williams
Will Layton
Noblesville
Clyde
Connie Martin
Danville
Sig
Leon
Kokomo
Sid Walker
Elmer Russell
Cayuga
Harry Randolph
Phelps Book Store
Stephen Randolph
Mrs. Randolph
Grant Gossett
Ray
Strader
J. D. Franklin
the Republican
Lou Pitcher
Mrs. Washington Salts
Vallaces J. Loeb’s
Effie Brown
Sue
Jacob Peters
Anderson Ratcliff
Andersons
David Plant
New York
Connecticut
M. Boord
J.loeb’s
Dave Murry
M. Board’s
Republican
J. L. Peters
John W. Johnson
T Uant
Parke County
Board of Education
Crawfordsville
Fair Grounds
Millcreek Township
Purdue
Fowler Hall
Indiana National Guard
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Zoe Jones
Myrtle Lindley
C. C. Bivans
C. L. Robb
G. L. Spankle
Kingman Star
A. G. Madden
National Live Stock Association of Auctioneers
Sherman House
Star
A. C. Fears
Warren County
G. W. Williams
Court House
John C. Fremont Post
Kem
Mellett
Mrs. Taylor Prather
J Loeb's
Will G. Ross
The
Ledger
Jesse Blue
West Lebanon
Fountain County Friends
Leader
Alexander
Wife
C. E. Blythe of
Danvill
Charles Murry
George Boughner
Foster
5Ea
Robert Baker
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Wilson
Lou. Dunlap
Grace Dunlap
W. R. Crawford
Charley Berry
van Buren Capitol
Cleo Scherer
Alta Clawson
Miss Scherer
J. G. Evans
North Fourth Street
M. Board’s Furniture Store
David Burton
Clothiers
Miss Blossom Board
L. P. Little
South Side
Suare
James T. Bell
William Burn Ison
N. M. Keerns
Covington Ind
T. M. Rinn
Arth DeHaven
Lydia Hirshbeel
Harley Townsly
Lafayette
H. O
Tom O’conner
Tre
Effie E. Brown
J. L. Townsley
Sam V. Wells
Charles Hutson
Lou Nebeker
Anna
Dorothy
Bessie Harrison
Eva Nebeker
Purdue Medical College
Fowler Republican
J. Frank Hanly
Fowler
Bishops of the
Methodist Conference
Cates
Frank Alward
Twiddy
Alward
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