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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1919

Page

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Income Tax and Excess Profits Plan 1919 Returns

The Bureau of Internal Revenue plans 1919 income and excess profits taxes with forms ready in December for returns covering the year ending 1919. Filing runs January 1 to March 15. one fourth must accompany quarterly payments. Exemptions are 1000 for individuals and 2000 for married couples. The rate is 4 percent on income above exemptions up to 4000 and 8 percent on the excess. Readers will be notified when forms are ready.

Bureau of Internal Revenue

Birthday Party for Russell Dunlap Turns Twelve

Russell Dunlap celebrated his 12th birthday at his parents home on Monday evening. Close friends Cath Margaret Mayer and Sin aided by Mrs party erine Mas helped organize a playful surprise for the guest of honor. The event featured gifts, kind wishes, and a joyful hour with delicious refreshments.

Russell Dunlap L. R. Dunlap Cath- Margaret Mayer Sin Erine Mas Dunlop Mrs. Dunicn Ceramany Owith Russell Mane Lothin

Persian Garden Service Schedules Final Audience

In a fragmentary notice the Persian Garden church hosts a service with speakers including Rav A Powers and Alyse Sopiess. Final program details mention Williees chat and Verre Gleseesh Kresd as part of the mic lineup.

Sire Rav A. Powers Sopiess Alyse Charles Est Tonov Mer Ruseo Williees Mics Verre Gleseesh Kresd Eres

Richard Alderson Called by Death in Highland County

Piehnard Alderson a well known Highland County resident died at his home five miles southwest of Perrysville on Wednesday evening November 12 1819 at 4 oclock aged 72 years 16 months and 2 days. The funeral service directed by NM Beerd was held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock with interment at Hughes Cemetery.

Piehnard Alderson Perrysville NM. Beerd Vis Eock Hughes Cemetery

Christian Church Holds Successful Closing Meeting

Rev Gesree L Aloffett led a well attended series at the Christian Church with strong turnout and no visible results. The church hopes to retain Mr Moffett for another year and notes his next appointment is the first Sunday in December. Sunday School and Social Service continue at usual hours. Mrs E M Board Mrs Lee Pott Miss Verna Glascock and Mrs Moffett attended a Hillsteere conference Friday. Willing Workers held a food sale at Mrs Fausts millinery store Saturday and plan monthly sales through winter.

Gesree L. Aloffett Mr. Moffett E. M. Board Lee Philpott Verna Glascock Mirs. Moffett Hillsteere Faust

Uncle Billie Hughes Celebrates 89th Birthday

Uncle Billie Hughes marked his 89th birthday at his home east of Gessie on Sunday the 9th with nearly all his children and grandchildren attending. He has lived to ripe old age and witnesses many changes, with health better than in years.

Billie Hughes Gessie Bill Ege Hughes

Shooting at Bunsen Down at Universal in Clinton Township

Henry Giovanini shot Wallace Philipps and Don Sciero during a quarrel at Giovanini’s soft drink place in Universal, formerly Baccon. Wallace Philipps was seriously wounded. Don Sciero received a gunshot to the right arm. They were taken to Terre Haute hospital.

Universal Clinton Township Baccon Henry Giovanini Wallace Phillips Don Sciacero Giovanini Terre Haute

Farewell Party for Mrs Carter Leads Young Missionaries

The Junior B Y P U of First Baptist honored leader Mrs Carter with a farewell party on Wednesday night November 5. About forty five attended as camel and male refreshments, sandwiches, jelly, and echo were served. Social committee members Slanche Tracklor Pearl Zimmermen Opal Zimmermen and helpers organized the event.

First Baptist Church Sire Vde Carter Birs Carter Alme. Merryman A Ftean Cimamerman Merryman Tidrick

Club Organized To Enter Mrs Elmore Home This Afternoon

A five hundred chess club has been organized with sixteen members. The group plans an afternoon visit to the home of Mrs Elmore this afternoon.

Farmer Ludlow Swallows False Teeth After Accident

Ora Ludlow, a farmer near Veedersburg, was injured in an odd accident on Wednesday. He was hospitalized and later found to have swallowed his dentures. He was taken to Indianapolis by doctor order, with local doctors suggesting surgery might be needed. His wife urged transportation for evaluation.

Ludlow Veedersbore Indianapolis

Recital by Lucas Pupils Draws Notable Praise

A recital by the pupils of William A. Lucas at the Presbyterian church last Friday evening impressed with technical finish and mature style. Mildred McCormick and Margaret Bogan, pupils of Mrs. Haze Costs of Weedersboro, gave engaging readings.

William A. Lucas Presbbyter Mildred McCormick Margaret Bogan Haze Costs Weedersboro Lucas

Priscilla Club Social Hosted by Mrs Wm Schma

Mrs Wm Schma entertained the Priscilla Club at her Third street home on Wednesday afternoon with invited guests. The hostess served refreshments and the gathering enjoyed a pleasant social time with club members.

Wm. Schma Priscilla Club Third Street

Mrs Staley Adjudged Unsound Mind Taken To Central Hospital

Sherif Banta and his wife took 85 year old Mrs Frank Staley of Attica to the Central Insane Hospital in Indianapolis Monday afternoon after she was judged of unsound mind. She has a husband and one child.

Sherif Banta Frank Staley Attica Central Insane Hospital Indianapolis

Evans Taken to City Hospital for Bladder Trouble

Tom Evans a long time resident in the Nebeker home was taken to the city hospital in Indianapolis for bladder trouble. He had been ill at Mrs. Ritchey’s home for weeks and was joined by nurse Billy Thompson. Sewell Nebeker met him at the station and will arrange care.

Tom Evans E. H. Nebeker Nebeker Indianapolis

Leader ad drives best sales day says Herzog

Herzog of The Leader claims the previous Saturday was his largest sales day ever and Friday followed with strong business. He attributes boosted customer traffic to the ads and bills printed for him, noting patrons reached from beyond Tangier and Waynetown as well as from the north and west.

BM. Herzog The Leader Tangier Waynetown

Five Hundred Club Opens Season At Home

Mr and Mrs W B Ceffine entertained the Five Hundred Club at their home Friday evening. It was the first meeting of the season and was greatly enjoyed by those present.

Hiv W. 2B Ceffine Five Hundred Club

Allen Alberts Buried Here in Mt Howe Cemetery

Allen Alberts aged about 57 died Monday at his home in Hervey Illinois. The body was brought here for burial at noon Thursday with interment in Mt Howe cemetery. Ann Alberts was a brother in law of Taylor Prather of this city and married the youngest sister of Mr. Other family members are buried here.

Allen Alberts Hervey Mt. Howe Ann. Alberts Taylor Prather

Painter Reaches Home After Westbound Train Jump

William Nugent, the painter who jumped from a westbound Wabash train at Flint, was taken to Atvies Saturday morning and later boarded a train to Kinnek, a St. Louis suburb. A letter to Sheriff Benta says he is safe and well.

Willam Nugent Flint Stone Bay Rum Atvies Kinneck St. Louis Sheriff Benta

Coffing Brothers Win at Des Moines Apple Show

EWE Kene COFFING SKOS and Cofing Brothers of Silverwood, noted Fountain county apple growers, won prizes at the Des Moines show last week. They took several wood prizes and earned recognition among the prize winners.

Cofing Brothers Silverwood Fountain County Des Moines

Local Businesses Undergoing Renovation and Change

The Cenles Hotel undergoes rapid restoration and updates to offer an up-to-date, first-class facility. Paul Stouse sells his seed store and related interests to devote energy to his new restaurant. J W Sinnott rents the Mein street property to open a first-class restaurant within a week. Glover Crane sells his bakery to Charles Schroll and plans a brief hiatus before resuming business in Veedersburg.

S. Lovinvoo Cenles Gay Adden Tee Paul Stouse J. W. Sinnott Cheminen Hne McCord Glover Crane Charles Schroll Homer, Tl

Prize Winners At Grand Rally Green Stamp Day

The Grand Rally Green Stamp Day awarded prizes to Mrs. A. J. Royse for first, Mrs. Hyrem Jones for second, and Mr. A. Rivers for third. Thelma Glover, known as the Stamp Girl, was escorted to the Leader by Mrs. Thomas Grahim as part of the event. It was a big day for the crowd.

A. J. Royse Hyrem Jones A. Rivers Thelma Glover Calleht Thomas Grahim

Death of Mrs Hannah McCarty Near McCarty School House

Death came to Mrs Hannah McCarty at the McCarty school house three miles northeast of here at 1 am Thursday. She had been blind for some time and was near ninety years old. A son Vinton was buried from the home last Friday. Funeral services by Rev R B Kern will be held at 11 am tomorrow from the home, burial in Prescott Grove.

Hannah McCarty McCarty Here Vinton R. B. Kern Prescott Grove

State Tax Board to Hold Hearings

Fred A. Sims, Chairman, announces that the State Board will hold hearings in counties with many reassessment appeals to avoid trips to Indianapolis. Application forms for review and reassessment may be obtained from the county treasurers or the State Board.

State Tax Board Fred A. Sims Indianapolis

Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church Planned

Posters announce a union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church on Thursday November 27 at 10 50 am. The event invites all to give thanks to God and fulfill the inner need before gathering for a communal dinner.

the Baptist Church

Hillsboro Girl Weds Facete Reynolds in Indianapolis

Miss Martha West formerly of Hillsboro married Facete Reynolds of Kentucky in a quiet ceremony in Indianapolis on Saturday November 8 at 11 20. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom West, has worked at the Nordyke Auto factory. Reynolds, a Kentucky native and World War veteran, is employed at Nordyke and they will live with the bride's aunt Mrs Eva Willoughby for now.

Martha Wast Thulisboro Facete Reynolds Kentucky Indianapolis Tom West Wes Melistt Nordyke Auto the Croom Nordyke Reynolds Eva Willoughby

Shreveport Educator Townsley Visits Local Friends

Prof. P. E. Townsley and his wife from Shreveport La arrived for a week long visit with local creatives and friends. Townsley has run the Republi can for about thirty years and notes it is a lively weekly. He heads the Shreveport branch of the Draughton Business college and has built it into a success.

P. E. Townsley Shreveport Townsley Republican Draughton ” Business College

Will Organize American Legion Meeting Planned

A meeting will be held in the courtroom next Monday evening at 7 30 for organizing an American Legion at this point. All World War soldiers are urged to attend.

Sunday School at Methodist Church Seeks Growth

D Francis Smith leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with 121 attendees last Sunday and a goal of 150 this week. At 11 the pastorWill speak on The Last Wish of Our Lord followed by the Lord's Supper offering heart examination and church membership by letter or profession of faith. Epworth League meets at 6 with Miss Rush Adamson in charge. No evening worship due to pastor's Bend church meetings at 7 30.

D. Francis Smith Covington

Barr and Hazel Phillips Wed in Cayuga City Clerk Ceremony

John A. Barr and Mrs Hazel Phillips of Cayuga obtained a marriage license from Clerk McKinney and were married by Rev. Kiskaddon. It was each party’s second marriage.

John A. Barr Hazel Phillips Cayuga

County Church Conference Delivers Budget Aim

The county church meeting drew about 73 delegates from Ingersol Chapel New VinEEpecht's Prairie Waereee Metlot Veedersburg Covirview Antioch and Tillsboro. CG W Carole delivered remarks and a chorus plus violin solo by Joe Grady opened reports on county church work and a budget of 8101 was proposed for the new year.

Myles Chi CG. W. Carole American Misery Society Youns Tuepie Joe Grady Ingersol Chapel New Vineepecht sVaewime Gesree Moffett AL W. McGeorhey Vis

Local court awards alimony in long marriage dispute

Through her attorney J P Ro denbeck of Attica Mrs Groen Se der war in the Pountain county eirews cont Thad a decree of aives a Covineton from Barner k Snyder of this vicinity. The decree was granted on the nz 435a0 ua y bg th0 tiff's cress compisink and st eiven Si 250 almrory and ner mom of Sirs Gacerreenan This is the last trial in a law se rs connected with yes of aut sil of wheels. Snyder and Grace Freemann were married December 19 1918 at Lafayette. She left for Elkheart March charging cruel treatment. She won support and since then the defendant paid $60 per month. Snyder filed suit for divorce. alimony awarded Friday. He must pay $1,638 alimony plus attorney fees and court costs. Mrs Grace Freemann leaves for Elkhart to establish future home.

Simon Enyder Irene Rome Merriagas Che Hetas J.P. Rodenbeck Attica Groen Pountain Aives A Covineton Peidav Barner K Snyder Tiff Cress Steiven Sirs Gacerreenan Kfmp Graca Freon Doaro Lafayette Dai Sarder Snrder Grace Freemann Elkhart

Recital a Success by Wilram Lucas and Pupils

The First Christian church hosted a Tuesday night recital by Wilram Lucas and his piano pupils. The Veedersburg News praises Lucas as an excellent teacher, skilled artist, and strong singer, predicting a bright future in his profession.

Wilram Lucas First Christian Church

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