Local News Highlights From Covington and Surroundings
The notebook-style notices cover tax deadlines and corn husking, with mentions of Dr Longacre for sick livestock, social visits by J C Sailor and Mrs Sailor, and local business chatter. Residents like Will Smith, Oscar Kerr, Mary Gardner, and Dr Frank Allison plan moves or visits, while sales and real estate deals appear from W R Massey & Son. Traditional farming and community events frame a snapshot of daily life in Covington and nearby towns.
Thornton Hunt and Lula VanDorn wed in Indianapolis
Thornton Hunt son of Philip Hunt and Lula VanDorn daughter of Morris VanDorn were married in Indianapolis Tuesday noon. They left for Columbus, Ohio for a brief trip and expect to return Monday. Hosts of friends congratulate them. We print sale bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Hunt
Philip Hunt
Lula VanDorn
Morris VanDorn
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
O'Neil Campaign Talk Quiet Despite Crowd
Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful W P O'Neil spoke at the court house Tuesday night to a small audience with little enthusiasm. Judge Schoonover, homebound for ten days, appeared in downtown activity Wednesday and shook hands with supporters. Elmer Lease joyfully welcomed a baby eight pounds, adding to a growing farm family. W F Huff and M E Bender visited the city Monday to pay taxes and manage county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. O'Neil
Judge Schoonover
Elmer E. Lease
Elmer
W. F. Huff
M. E. Bender
Sensation in Covington as reported assault unsettles town
Covington gossip swirls over an alleged home invasion in Veedersburg era of scandal. A married woman reportedly thwarted a would be attacker around 1 pm Friday but no arrest was made amid claimed influence used to suppress details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Veedersburg
A Chicken Supper at the MBR Church Friday
The Ladies Aid of the M. BR. church will host a chicken supper at the church this city Friday evening, November 1st. Local residents are invited to enjoy a good meal at the church venue.
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Ladies Aid
M. BR. Church
Steam Shovel Returns at Big Four Gravel Pit
A steam shovel and a gang of workers operate in the Big Four pit west of the city. They load about forty five cars daily and will continue as long as the weather allows. The pit is among the best owned by the Big Four company with an almost inexhaustible supply.
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Big Four
Big Four Company
Letter List for Week Ending October 24 1912
Notice lists names Clair Byers Glenn Crane Lewis Curwoer Geo Neal Mary Neal Mrs Jane Ocheltree C C Osborn Oran Ruby C F Schmit Charley Sowers Arnett Sumner. Instruction to call for above when advertised by F W Boyd P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Byers
Glenn Crane
Lewis Curwoer
Geo. Neal
Mary Neal
Mrs. Jane Ocheltree
C. C. Osborn
Oran Ruby
C. F. Schmit
Charley Sowers
Arnett Sumner
Ohio Man Saves Train by Tearing Shirt in Half
An Ohio man ripped his shirt off to flag a locomotive and avert a wreck. The account cites H T Alston of Raleigh North Carolina who credited Electric Bitters with curing liver and kidney troubles after suffering a severe illness. Four bottles restored his health, with druggists charging 50 cents.
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Ohio
H.T. Alston
Raleighy N.C
Ath
Covington High Principal Joins Fountain County Bar
Prof. Owen Butcher, principal of Covington high school, becomes a member of the Fountain county bar. He plans to devote his time to school work for now but may pursue law practice later. his father is a noted Seattle lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Butcher
Covington High School
Fountain County
Seattle
Wash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hine,eam Offortar
Covington and Her
Dr. Longacre
John Hermling
Silverwood
City
Will Smith
Lafayette
M. Mayer’s
Farmer
Sal
Rainier’s
Prof. Davis
George W. Crane
Ollie Hutson
J. C. Sailor and Wife
Cissna Park, Ill
Dr. Sailor
W.R. Massey & Son
Oscar Kerr
Thimble Club
Mary Gardner
Waynetown
Kingman
Ed. Waller
Frank Allison
Paris, Il
Wright Block
Herbert Campbell
A. C. Schermerhorn
Newtown
Hanly
Sewell Nebeker
E. H. Nebekker
D. J. Young & Co
Cline
W. R. Massey & Son
Facturers
Fortun
Everone
Amonia
Sively
Geo. W. Kerr & Son
Victor Victrola
Cgiood Music
M. L. Claypool Music CO
Covington, Indiana
Fred High
Lebanon
Jane
Lewsader & Clem
F. W. Boyd
P. M
J. Loeb’s
Stoes
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