Local News and People in Our Daily Gist
A compact local notes page lists residents and visitors such as Alex C. Starns from Kingman, T. M. Jackson, layton and Bilsland potatoes, Joan Devidean from Hillsboro attending a funeral, Frank Hull and wife in Danville, and various local business ads. Socials, funerals, markets, and shop offerings are mentioned, including Merryman's Meat Market lard at 12 cents per pound and Ost & Davis offering custom cakes and wedding supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryman’s
Ost and Davis Bakery Offered For Fine Cakes
J N Steely of Indianapolis visited family here Sunday and works at Adkins saw works. International Live Stock Exhibition at Union Stock Yards Chicago runs December 2 to 9. J Loew's Store sells Hart Schaffner Marx clothing for fall and winter. Dr Fox moves into Presbyterian parsonage. Mr and Mrs Clay Mitchell of West Lebanon here after Miss Webb's death. Real estate inquiries for Arkansas directed to D tfenderfer Jones. Hats sale at Mrs L R Faust Saturday November 4. A sack of apples from William and Mary Brewer received. Layton and Bilsland quote winter potato prices. Overcoats advertised at Lobe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Mitchell
West Lebanon
Miss Webb
Mrs. Mitchell
David Webb
Ed Rainier notices and local miscads
Ed Rainier's new advertisement notes patrons in Danville and Indianapolis areas. Local residents like Miss Lota Bilsland, Mrs. Ed Dailer, Mrs. Wm Dennis, Miss Mildred, and others visit or conduct business. stores offer pats, alarm clocks, and cider barrels. Extra items report theater, meals, and Thanksgiving plans. Community tidbits include visits, sales, and services across Covington, Veedersburg, Potomac, and Mound City.
Death of Grandfather in Indianapolis Funeral for Miss Josephine Webb
Dr. J R Hicks was summoned to Indianapolis Sunday as his grandfather’s condition worsened. He died Sunday night after a period of declining health. Miss Josephine Webb died Thursday morning and her funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm. Rev H K Fox officiated. Floral offerings and many attendees marked the tribute to the deceased. Pallbearers included Judge E K Schoonover, Lucas Nebe xer, W E Livengood, O S Douglas, Charles McCabe, and Frank Davidson. Interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery. Also an advertisement notes lower clothing prices at J Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hicks
Indianapolis
Josephine Webb
H. K. Fox
Presbyterian Church
EK. Schoonover
Lucas Nebe Xer
W. E. Livengood
O. S. Dougas
Robert Green Sentenced for Horse Stealing to 15 Years
Bob Green was sentenced on two charges of horse stealing and sent to Cherryville Pay prison for fifteen years. The sentence delays his return to Indiana for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Calvert
Robert Green
Cherryville
Indiana
New Grocery Firm Opens In Allen Room Covington
A new grocery firm opened Tuesday morning in the Allen room formerly occupied by the Rinn grocery. Frank Allen and Jess Smith form the partnership and boast a clean up to date stock. Smith previously worked for Rinn and Allen is a lifelong Covington resident with many friends. They invite patronage and welcome customers to call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rinn
Frank Allen
Jess Smith
Smith
Covington
Restraining Order Continued in Wright Divorce Case
Mrs. Martin Wright of Veedersburg sought a restraining order against her husband in the circuit court. Judge Schoonover continued the order after hearing evidence and arguments, citing possible injury during ongoing divorce proceedings. A surety of peace filing in Justice Slim's court was dismissed after the court's ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
Veedersburg
Schoonover
Wright
Justice Slim
Covington Canning Co Cement Advertisement
A Covington Canning Co message proclaims they handle a car load of Lehigh Portland cement weekly and offer only fresh cement for best results, stating no old hard material is available for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Canning Co
Lehigh Portland
Lehigh
Covington Post Office to Become Postal Savings Depository
Covington's post office will become a Postal Savings Depository on November 24, with no local application required. Deposits of 10 cents or more earn 2 percent interest and are non taxable. A Department official will brief staff soon and the public may visit the post office for information. Dr. A B Carter family moves into the late Dr. Jones residence. Miss Emily joins them following the death of Miss Josephine Webb who supervised the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Postal Savings Department
A. B. Carter
Dr. Jones
Emily
Josephine Webb
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
Transactions filed for record by Q S Douglass abstractor show deeds transferred to Wilber Young Lot 128 V Add Covington for 33.30 dollars and to John Madigan lots in Lemmons Add Veedersburg for 8705. Lee Roberts et al transfer to F W Boyd parts of Lots 129 142 O P Covington for 3000. Charles McKinzie and wife to Thos McKinzie 41 A Jackson for 2500. LS Rice and wife to W H Carman Lot 21 Add Mellett for 600. JH Fowler and wife to WW Miller 80 A Wabash for 600. Other small transfers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Q. S. Douglass
Wilber Young
Add Covington
Lee Roberts
W Boyd
Covington
Charles McKinzie
Thos MeKinzie
A Jackson
LS Rice
W H Carman
Mellett
Lehigh Port cement promoted as best quality at low price
A note touts Lehigh Port land Cement as light colored strong and offered at the lowest price. Ex Commissioner Charles C Thompson of northeast Logan township attended a city visit and tax payments, praised as a former diligent county official. A portable ten horsepower steam engine and boiler is for sale cheaply via James Lunny of Covington or Fountain. Mrs Burnison lost a purse containing 11 dollars. it was found by a boy and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Thompson
Logan Township
Arkansas
Charley
James Lunny
Covington
Fountain
William Burnison
Hart Shaffner Marx Suits and Overcoats styles
George Houpt, son of the late Isaac Houpt, visit shows changes since he left Covington fifty years ago. He recalls moving from Covington to the army and then Gibson City Illinois, and notes two brothers James and Bert living in Keethsbury Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Houpt
Isaac Houpt
Covington
Gibson City
Ill
Houpt
James
Bert
Kkeithsbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy
Buckner & Hastings
Alex C. Starns
Kingman
T.M. Jackson
J. Loeb’ S
Whatredased
Perry Evils
Lannie Cox
Wm. Cox
Layton & Bilsland
Joan Devidean
Hillsboro
Webo
Frank Hull
Danville
Mrs. Ruby
Husband
Mannen Arter
Hoopeston, NL
Elmer
T. M. Davidson
C. M.mccabe
Dr. Davidson
Crawfordsville
Webb
Harry Smith
The
Lafayette Life
D. F. Smith
Ost & Davis
Ost & Davis’ Bakery
J. N. Steely
Mr. Steely
Adkins Saw Works
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. Loew’s
D.tfenderfer & Jones
North Side Public Square
George Gos
Lastin
Mich
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Frank Webb
Baltimore
Josie Webb
Frank
William Brewer
al ‘J
Lobe’s
Lota Bilsland
Ed. Dailer
Covington R. D
Wm. Dennis
Mildred
Mesdames E'la Cox
Margaret Hitchens
William Messmore
Mellott
J. Loeb’s
Fred Randolph
Fulton
Nanville
Cal. Scherer
Lindsey Ellis
Hart Bilsland
George Robb
George Law
J. J. Davis
Tremont Hotel
Orval Harden
Fithian, Ill
E. M. Harden
Ost & Davis Grocery and Bakery
Grant Goodwine
Potomac, Ill
Charles Cheney
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Mound City
Rainirer’s Pharmacy
EK. H. Nebeker
McGeorge
Armory Hall
K, of
P. Uniform Bank
Mayer’s Hardware
J. Loeb
Bob Green
Postal Savings Bank
John Madigan
Lemmons
A. T. Livengood
Wm. W. Layton
JH Fowler
Miller
Knox
Von-Gal
E. & W. Shirts
Corliss, Coon & Co
Ralston Health Shoes
W. S. Peck & Co. Clothing
Pomeroy
Armor Plate Hosiery Hall Bros. Umbrellas
Detmer Woolens
M. Schesley
South Side Square
M. Mayer Jr
T. M. Rinn
Allen & Smith
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