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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
5
Arthur J. Krug conducts a public sale at the George Diffenderfer farm near Covington on Wednesday November 21 1923 starting at 10 30 a m. Property includes 5 horses and mules 10 cattle 47 hogs grain hay harness wagons and farm equipment with notes and 2 percent discount for qualified buyers. Salem church ladies to serve lunch.
Town news from Covington and surrounding areas notes Marion county events, marriages, parties, and visits. Entries include Guy Sprankle and Mrs. Mabel Rawles marriage reports from Hammond, Hallowe en parties hosted by Aveline Livengood and Mrs. Mary Holycross, and a move to Hoopeston by Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson.
The United States government operates a blast furnace at Minneapolis as a laboratory in cooperation with the University of Minnesota. After four years of tests the unit produced gray iron and spiegeleisen while researchers study gas compositions, ore sizes, and reduction at the stockline to address extracting iron from low grade ores in northern Minnesota.
A perilous alpine ascent near Gallo peak described as risky crossing a cleft where a rope may seem more vital than life insurance. The tale frames the danger of self danger in high mountain climbing.
Paderewski receives warm Paris welcome after return to concert stage. French papers recount his 1889 expulsion from Russia by Emperor Alexander III and the pianist buying nearly 100 seats for friends at his first concert, a gesture noted by theater officials.
A stranger at a Santa Barbara bank offered Civil War currency, and the paying teller counted the worn bills totaling 2.80 in face value. The incident highlights the continued circulation of old currency in California.
A five inch black and yellow snake dropped from a spigot at John Newman’s Taunton residence when Mrs Newman drew water. The city’s lake water supplies Taunton about 12 miles away and the snake allegedly traveled through pines from the source to the home.
The administrator of the Melvin A. McCullough estate will sell at private sale the decedent’s 62 acres in Fountain County Indiana starting November 17, 1923. The sale is subject to court approval and existing mortgage to Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co and a lease to Lee Miles. Terms require one third cash, balance in two notes with 6 percent interest, secured by a mortgage.
Mrs. C. C. Clifton entertained sixteen young ladies at her home last Friday for a Halloween party. The house was decorated with Halloween novelties and guests enjoyed a pleasant social evening followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Claud Philpott left for Topeka Kansas to establish a future home. He has a growing position with a new chemical company as its legal advisor and benefits from hustling business associates, seen as valuable for a young man with notable gifts.
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