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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1911

Page

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Death of an Old Lady Tarrence of Perrysville

Mrs. Dorty Tarrence aged 92 died at her Perrysville home Thursday at 1 am after a long illness. Born Oct 12 1819 in England she moved to Crawfordsville and later Perrysville. Survived by five of ten children Jane Hopkins Charles John T Ella and Kate with husband W G Tarrence deceased. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm at Perrysville M E church with Rev H N Colton. burial Chenoweth cemetery.

Dorty Tarence Perrysville W.g.tarrence Crawfordsville Tarrence California Jane Hopkins Greensburg Charles Terre Haute John T Santa Monica Cal Ella Kate M. E. Church James Tarrence Vermillion County Austin Texas

Price and Storms Wed in Danville Justice Parlor

William A. Price, of Tharpe and Price garage, and Ruth Edna Storms, both of this city, were quietly married by Justice Richard Depke in Danville Illinois at 4 PM Monday. They rented the Shesley property on West Jefferson street and will soon keep house. The marriage follows a long courtship that saw Miss Smith marry Fred Storms and later divorce. Friends extend congratulations.

William A. Price Tharpe& Price Garage Ruth Edna Storms Richard Depke Danville Ill Shesley West Jefferson Street Miss Smith Fred Storms Mr. Price

Presbyterian Chicken Supper Planned for Wednesday

The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a chicken supper on Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Attendees are urged to come and bring a friend to support the church ladies' fundraising effort.

The Presbyterian Church

Martin Hodge Marriage in Danville

Martin Hodge and Miss Nellie Pearl Hodge were married Sunday by Justice Richard Depke in his office. The groom, 21, is a laborer. the bride, 18, will reside in the city. They receive best wishes from friends.

Claude R. Martin Nellie Pearl Hodge Richard Depke Danville

Fisherman fined for net use near river bridge

William Gerrard was caught by Deputy Fish Commissioners Williams and Moll while raising his net near the river bridge Tuesday. He pleaded guilty before Justice Slim and was fined $25 with costs totaling $35.80, or in default jailed. Wardens have been in the area days and more may be called to account.

William Gerrard Williams and Moll Justice Slim

Beautiful placards in Leader window by Hart Schaffner Marx

The Leader displays a collection of Edward Penfield inspired placards from Hart Schaffner Marx. Scenes include A Buffalo Run in Bronx Park New York Zoo Grant's Tomb The Flat Iron Building The Skyline from a North River Ferry Head of the Statue of Liberty. All are worth seeing.

Hart, Schaffner & Marx Edward Penfield Buffalo Run Bronx Park New York Zoo Grant Hudson

Elections at a Glance Massachusetts and Nation

Foss of Massachusetts reelected governor with reduced margin as Republicans gain control of New York Assembly and lose votes elsewhere. Rhode Island reelects Pothier. Kentucky keeps McCreary and full Democratic ticket. Ohio cities swing to Socialists. several mayoral wins. New Jersey backs Republican Assembly. Browning to Congress seat. Mississippi votes Democratic governor. Philadelphia elects Blankenburg reform mayor. Four vacancies filled in Congress with mixed party results.

New York Assembly Greater Pothier Rhode Island McCreary Kentucky New Jersey W. J. Browning Loudeslager Mississippi Maryland

Cloaks Clearout at J. Loeb’s Stores

Cloaks and plush fur garments feature in a sale at J Loeb’s stores with a wide range of colors and styles. Prices advertised as low. Shoppers are urged to visit locations for best selection and deals on the season’s latest coats and capes.

J. Loeb’s

Crushed Under Coal Wagon Claims Seven Year Old

A Kingman accident after 1 pm Thursday left Glewin Harvey, seven, dead when a coal wagon wheel crushed his head. He ran to ride with his grandfather William Warren, slipped, and fell under the wheel. The funeral is set for 10 am in Rushcreek cemetery with grief-stricken parents and two older brothers.

Kingman Glewin Wasa Harvey William Warren Rushcreek Cemetery

Winter Necessities at The Leader Inc

The Leader Inc offers black or tan shoes in high and medium cuts, winter cloaks suits skirts in cotton or wool, blankets and underwear, overcoats and suits at right prices and styles, and millinery at half the regular price.

The Leader, Inc

Berry Talks County Chairman in Political Plea

The piece argues for Hon. Andrew Marshall as Republican county chairman with strong praise for his service and leadership. It suggests Mayor Dotson of the city as the strongest Democratic candidate and urges support for Andy and Tom as county chairmen, inviting a second to the motion. Ost and Davis advertise bakery services with phone 20.

Andrew Marshall Andy Jackson Dotson Tom Andy Ost & Davis

Deserved Honor For Local Health Official Delegate

Dr J R Bicks of this city a member of the State Board of Health has been chosen as a delegate from the state to the National Health Congress in Havana Cuba December 6 to 12. He and his wife will leave around December 1. The honor is well bestowed.

J. R. Bicks State Board of Health National Health Congress Havana Cuba

Court Closes September Term of Circuit Court`

The September term of the circuit court closes Saturday and the November term opens Monday November 20th for a ten week run, closing January 27th 1912. The coming term promises a busy schedule with several important cases carried over. New juries will be drawn next week.

Hale and Hearty at 86

Rev. A. R. Heath, living south of town and long tied to his farm, was in town this week visiting relatives. At 86, he displays remarkable health, with no aches, and reports eating and sleeping as well as a boy. The simple life, he says, brings its reward.

A. R. Heath Mr. Heath

Sun Shine Thimble Club Honors Hunter Anniversary

Ladies of the Sun Shine Thimble club east of the city surprised Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter last Monday evening for their ninth wedding anniversary. The cooks prepared a grand supper for a happy crowd. The club presented Mrs. Hunter a set of cups and saucers as a memento.

Walter Hunter Club

Granted a Divorce for Mrs. Lilian Osborn in Circuit Court

The divorce suit of Mrs. Lilian Osborn versus Charles Osborn was heard Tuesday on cruelty and failure to provide. Charles Osborn did not appear and the court awarded Mrs. Osborn $300 cash and the couple’s household goods in the city. Judge Schoonover granted the divorce.

Lillian Osborn Charles Osborn

Half Way Concessions Between Parties Suggested

A speaker urges Republicans to meet at a midway point and make concessions to unify factions. He recalls a dull office worker who offered a valuable idea and claims bipartisan collaboration will earn respect, even with limited brains. Veedersburg Lilyton & Bilsland offer potatoes at low prices for winter.

Veedersburg

Shortage suit against Davis township trustee reduced to three items

The State Accounting Board's suit against Frank Baird, former Davis township trustee, was heard by Judge Schoonover. Evidence showed a $35,000 alleged shortage shrank to $500 overpayment, $500 for supplies, and $127 dog fund error. The rest stemmed from a Legislature act. Baird admitted $5 excess paid to a board member amid resignation pressure. Similar suit against Van Buren trustee Samuel Purnell pursued. no Democratic trustees were found short.

State Accounting Board Frank Baird Davis Township Schoonover Baird J. Fred Purnell Attica Claude B. Philpott Samuel Purnell van Buren Township

Woman's Council Meeting Address on Duty of Parents

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Council convened Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the First Church of Christ. Dr H K Fox delivered an able address on the Duty of Parents, his remarks attentively received by a sizable audience of men and women.

First Church of Christ H. K. Fox

Attica Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Mancherter marked fifty years of marriage with a large dinner on Sunday. Married near Williamsport, they lived on a farm there before moving to Attica. Their only daughter has passed, leaving granddaughter Mrs Thornton Workinger of Attica as their sole descendant. Mrs Mancherter’s Haines family ties link them to Warren County’s early settlers.

Attica William Mancherter Williamsport Thornton Workinger Mr. Mancherter Haines Warren County

Overcoats at Low Prices in J Lobe Stores

Advertisement notes very low prices on men’s boys’ and children’s overcoats at J Lobe’s stores and urges readers to take the Republican for more details.

J. Lobe’s

New Subscribers Targeted for 42 Piece Dinner Set

A promotion urges readers to join the Republican club at $1.00 per year to receive a 42 piece dinner set. Encourages immediate action and promises easy results, urging not to delay until tomorrow.

Republican

Indiana Town Elections Favor Republicans

Election results in Indiana show Republicans winning more town officials, but experts say local issues largely drive outcomes and have limited broader political impact.

Indiana

Covington Men Boosted Newport Visit With Spark Plug

Mark Rogers and Lou Dunlap, Covington business visitors, traveled to Newport in a Maxwell runabout. Delays of about thirty minutes occurred as Rogers kept finding the spark plug in his pocket. They cranked, pant, and finally primed the engine when a pocket discovery sparked it to life with one crank.

Mark Rogers Lou Dunlap Covington Newport Mr. Rogers Roger

Washington Apples from Wanatchee Valley grown fruit

Rev T S Hutson returns from the Pacific Coast with five Washington apples Winesap Delicious Banana Arkansas Black and Spitzenberger equally fine in size shape color and aroma. grown in Wanatchee Valley orchards demonstration of horticultural potential in the region.

T. S. Hutson Pacific Coast Wanatchee Valley Washington Arkansas

Veedersburg Divorce Case Details Glover Split

Veedersburg reports a divorce filing amid townwide cases. Laura Alice Glover accuses Edward Glover of cruel conduct and exposure to an immoral lifestyle and loathsome disease. They have three children aged 14, 12, and 6, with custody and support sought. Claud B. Philpott represents the plaintiff.

Veedersburg Wabash Laura Alice Glover Edward Glover Claud B. Philpott Atttorney

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