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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

8

Mellott Area Social and Business Notes Span Weekend

John Furgerson visited family in Mellott while Arthur Hancock and Will Rice bought a Williamsport restaurant and took possession. Emma Brown sold the George Quiggle farm south of Mellott to George Haxton. Squire Henry and son from Wingate joined A. D. Henry for a Sunday visit. Ester Wilhite began two week clerk duties at Bishop Smith store. Bert Oyler sold Doty cream separators to buyers in Mellott Independence and Hillsboro. Marthe Wade Lucile and Margaret Haas had Sunday dinner with Mrs. R. L. Card. Mrs. A. L. Mills returned home after weeks in Toledo. Mrs. Charles M. Oden of Gary visited her parents Dad Reihard.

Arthur Hancock Will Rice Williamsport Emma Brown George Quiggle Molott George Haxton Squire Henry Wingate A. D Henry Ester Wilhite Bishop & Smith Bert Oyler Borden Abott Mellott Will McKinzie Independence William Bailey Hillsboro Mellett Marthe Wade Lucile Margaret Haas R. L. Card A. L. Mills Toledo Ohio Charles M. Oden Gary Harlan Gilkey Emma Martin George Glover Newtown Robert Campbell Harry Wertz Indianapolis Marie Cook Purdue Walter Cook Maxine Walter Valparaiso J. J. Hering

Chamberlain's Tablets Gentle in Effect

The laxative tablets are mild and gentle in result and so subtle that you may hardly notice the medicine works. The ad emphasizes a soft effect suitable for regular use.

Chamberlain

Mother's Day Observed With Programs and Visits

Sunday Mother's Day events featured an address by Rev. C. E. Howard of Sterling and an all day program with a laborate dinner. Charles Clark underwent tonsil removal in Danville Illinois and recovered well. Local moves include Wesley Corey's property sale to William Lucas. Visitors include Frank and Thornton Beymer and families from Covington and Danville.

C. E. Howard Sterling Charles Clark Danville Frank and Thornton Beymer Covington John Franklin Franklin H. Crane Pine Village Dora Clark Albert Santmyer Walter Ennis Santmyer Rossville Charles E. Howard James Bodine Wabash Township Attica Girls Athletic Club

Veedersburg Items Highlights Local Deaths and Events

Mrs. Ida McBride, 65, died at home three miles south of Veedersburg after a long illness. Survived by husband Manford and four daughters and a son, funeral at Bonebrake church. Several residents visited or were mentioned, including ongoings about the Veedersburg baseball team defeat and charity ballpark efforts. First concert by Veedersburg Municipal band drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Cross burnings reported near band stand. community notes and visits fill local pages.

Ida McBride Manford McBride Here Nathaniel Margaret Bonebrake Frank Young Delhi Minn Bert Hershberger Hillsboro William Hibbs Odell Samuel Harriman New Richmond Walter McBride George van Deventer Bonebrake F. M. Dawson Veedersburg Indianola Abernathy ‘ Section Sction Henry Purnell St. Elizabeth Hospital Danville East Second Street West Second Street Vern Maines Covington David Booe Charles Cronk Theta Nu Chi Club Myron Dice Clelle Drollinger O. W. McGaughey

Real estate transfers recorded in Fountain and surrounding counties

A list of real estate transfers recorded by Recorder Compton includes William G. Kirkman to Hershel Hughes in Attica, Matilda Rooe to Ethel Campbell in Veedersburg, and multiple plots and acres traded in Covington, Portland, Attica, and Jackson townships with prices from $1.00 to $2,386.23 and numerous lot transfers in Pratt's and Coleman additions.

Compton William G. Kirkman Hershel H. Hughes City of Attica Matilda Rooe Ethel Campbell Christopher Keeling Veedersburg William Enow William G. Hoag Fountain County Y.B. Livengood Christiana Harter William Heber Hegg Pratt Covington William V. Stanfield Charles Hallett Jackson Township Zula D. Gooding Eere Peter Anderson Walter McGinnis Coleman Mary E. Rayphole William &. Shanks Wesley Corey Jonathan L. Lucas Portland William H. Johns W. C. Herbert Jacksonville Wallace George Yeagy Glen Walters Charles Linn City of Attica Anna L. Blake Charles Misner Wright and Millers Clifford Ottinger Cora High Attica B.& L Eva V. Marlatt Martin South Side George Osborn William H. Best Green and Coleman Ruth E. Hawthorne Louis L. Nathan Prospect Thomas Zick Attica B. & L

Work on New High School Building Begins

Work on the new school building addition started this week with materials, tools, and lumber gathered on the grounds. After school closes, contractor Mitchell will push the project as rapidly as possible.

Mitchell

Local families visit and social rounds in rural Indiana

Old Kentucky Granville Grubbs and family visit with Mr and Mrs Logan at Attica Sunday. Danville callers Friday include Mr and Mrs Harve Barkley and daughter Florence. Henry Campbell attends all day meeting at Sylvania Parke county. Gerald Lang and son Lowell attend Sunday school. Paul Thomas finishes school work at Windfall then returns to medical studies at IU. Edward Nicklas hosts dinner for several guests including Elizabeth Green and Alma Merryman. Clyde Jr named after new grandson to Clyde Hershberger family.

Henry Campbell Sylvania Parke County Gerald Lang Lowell Salem This Place Paul Thomas Windfall H. V. Thomas I. U Edward Nicklas William Green Elizabeth Emma Nicklas Robert Alma Merryman Covington Chauncy Galloway Stone Bluff Glen Galloway Fred Layton C. E. Thomas Kingman Orville Keler Veedersburg Danville Edward Grubbs T. C. Weber Clyde Hershberger Clyde Jr Aldridge

Texico and Havoline Two Oils for Autos at Dixie Tire

Texico and Havoline oils for auto motors advertised at the Dixie Tire Store in McGeorge Block with a date tag of 3-30-11. The brief notice promotes quality motor oils and tire services to motorists in the area.

Texico Havoline Auto Motor

Trial package offer from Chamberlain Medicine Co

Send your name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa and receive a trial package including Chamberlain Cough Remedy Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds and skin troubles all for only 5 cents Dont miss it Adv.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Towa Chamberlain

Social Weekend Visits Around Scott's Prairie

Mr and Mrs Samuel Glascock and daughter Orvilla visited Troy Glascock Sunday afternoon. W S Drollinger and family spent Sunday with Cade Drollinger. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Manford McBride after a long illness. Mr and Mrs Acc Williams shopped in Veedersburg Saturday. Will Hutchins ate Sunday dinner with Cade Drollinger and family. Victor Keller spent Sunday with Clarence Keller Oral Hallett Martha Dinsmore and Marion Booe visited Mary Shuler. James Pyle and family shopped in Veedersboro Saturday. Arch Williams and family spent Sunday fishing at Coal Creek.

C. E. Osborn Indianapolis Sam Harriman New Richmond Manford McBride David Booe J. S. Emery Danville Fred Reed Louisa Coffing Covington Leona Hall Samuel Glascock Orvilla Troy Glascock Acc Williams Veedersburg Will Hutchins Cade Drollinger Victor Kellers Clarence Kellers Oral Hallett Martha Dinsmore Marion Booe Mary Shuler Arch Williams Coal Creek

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Bodine

The county clerk reports new licenses: Edward Smith 21 and Golda Watson 19 of Danville. James H. Shultz 26 of Newtown and Fern E. Carpenter 21 of Mellet. Archie Delp 25 and Dorothy R. Snyder 16 of Hillsboro. Married by Rev House and by Mayor Wezl.

RH. E. Bodine Edward Smith Golda Watson Danville James H. Shultz Newtown Fern E. Carpenter Mellett Rev. House Archie Delp Dorothy R. Snyder Hillsboro Wez

Plants for sale at third street store

A local plant seller advertises a wide selection ready for transplanting. Prices are 10c per dozen with deals of 3 dozen for 25c and 100 for 60c. Sweet potato plants priced at 50c per 100. Call at the residence or store on Third street. C. T. Purfeerst.

Third Street C. T. Purfeerst

Wet Gold Fights Romance and Adventure Tonight

A dramatic lyric program titled Wet Gold features romance and adventure on Thursday night. Performers present a blend of action and emotion aiming to captivate the audience with vivid staging and musical interludes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Furgerson Mayion Witte Theodore Roberts George Fawcett Harrison Ford Fritz] Ridgway Josh Hegg & Sons John Dawson Soldiers’ Home Hospital Lafayette Soldiers’ Home Will Glascock W. G. Stambaugh Robert Black and George Black Gardner Crane James A. Coats Cayuga William Morton Danville, Va L. A. Culver H. S Fletcher Old Kentuck Granville Grubbs Mrs. Logan Mrs Harve Barkley Florence Scott’s Prairie W. S. Drollinger and James Pyle Veedersboro Yorn CVI Tire & Battery Shop Free Road Service THE Citizens Bank
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