Canning Factory Fire Ruins Covington Plant After Incendiary Start
A Covington Canning Company plant on North Second Street was destroyed by a fast spreading blaze thought to be incendiary. The loss, about 40000 dollars with 25000 dollars insured, left the town with its main manufacturing job source gone. Owner H E Scheid of Rochester and manager G S Dunlap faced an uncertain future for the site established in 1902 and rebuilt since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman ‘Purfeerst
Covington Canning Company
North Second Street
H. E. Scheid
Rochester
G. S. Dunlap
Judge Bunnly
Kokomo
Covington Banking Company
Mr. Scheid
Scheid
Indianapolis
Ligue Canner Convensions
Covington
James Murray Beaten by Wife Shot, Brought to Danville Hospital
James Murray formerly of this city and Hammond was shot by his wife after failed reconciliation attempts. He was transported from Hammond and admitted to Lake View hospital where he will stay for several weeks of treatment. Mrs. Murray has returned to LaFayette.
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James Murry
Hammond
Lake View Hospital
Mrs. Murray
LaFayette
Thanksgiving Program at Grade School Opens Activities
The program for the general opening exercises occurs Wednesday morning November 28 at 3 40. Grades perform Thanksgiving songs and recitations led by Ruby Jane Ellmore Kathryn Martin and the Pilgrim maidens from grades 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Jane Ellmore
Kathryn Martin
Fire at Redden Home Damages Roof After Sparks
Fire crews contained a blaze on the roof of Dan Redden’s East Washington Street residence early Monday. Sparks falling on the roof started the fire, resulting in only slight roofing damage and quick control by the department.
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Dan Redden
East Washington St
Oyster and Pie Supper with Old Time Musical at West Liberty Church
The Ladies Aid of West Liberty Church announces an oyster and pie supper on Wednesday evening November 28. A unique old time musical will feature the event, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid of
West Liberty ‘Church
Mrs. Martha McCoy Dies Sudden Death at 76
Mrs. Martha Alexander McCoy wife of Thomas McCoy of this city died suddenly from heart disease at noon Tuesday aged 76 years 3 months. Funeral services were held from the Ninth street home at 2 30 p m Thursday with Revs Elmore and Cline. interment at Mr Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her husband a sister Mrs George Robb numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was a Christian church member and remembered as a devout woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Alexander McCoy
Thomas McCoy
William and
Mary Kinney-Alexander
McCoy
Christian Church
Doorstep Baby Dead at Ambia
Little Barbara Menefee, the doorstep baby found at the Walter McCormick home in Ambia last August, died at Home Hospital in Lafayette last Wednesday evening. Death came from pneumonia after whooping cough. The infant, left in a basket with a note naming her food, was adopted by Mr and Mrs Menefee who had no other children, now grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Menefee
Lafayette
Walter McCormick
Ambia
Mrs. McCormick
James R. Martins Obituary From Attica to Indianapolis
James R. Martin died at his Indianapolis home Thursday November 15 aged 55 after a stroke six days earlier. Born in Attica June 16 1868, he lived in Attica Green Castle and Indianapolis, engaged in lumber and grain trades, married Marie McNeill in 1892, and had daughters Hortense Clem and Helen who died young. He leaves the widow Mrs. Clem and brothers Louis and Harry, with funeral services led by Rev. Clearwater and Rev. Johnson, burial at Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Martin
Daniel V. Clem
Attica
Indianapolis
Mr. Martin
James Sr
Matilda Gookins-Martin
Marie McNeill
Tanville
Greencastle
Hortense
Clem
M. E. Church
Romney
E. B. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
O. R. Kerr
Riverside Cemetery
Booklovers Banquet Held With Dinner and Entertainment
The Booklovers' club held its annual banquet and entertainment on Wednesday evening. A fine three course dinner was served at the church by Presbyterian ladies, followed by festivities at the home of Mrs Gordon Ost on North Third Street. A splendid time was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booklovers’ Club
Gordon Ost
North Third Street
Eastern Star hosts Iris Chapter in Danville ceremony
Troy Chapter of Eastern Star entertained Iris Chapter of Danville Ill at the Masonic hall. About 35 visiting members attended including Mr. and Mrs. Campbell former Covington residents with Mrs Campbell as Troy Chapter’s first Matron. The event featured floor work by officers, speeches, a photo gift, floral numbers and a social cafeteria style reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Eastern Star
Iris Chapter
Danville
Ill
J. W. Campbell
Covington
Campbell
Crawfordsville
William Miles
L. R. Dunlap
Martin
Fountain County Postal Association Formed in Attica Meeting
A county postal employees gathering in Attica, hosted by the Attica group, featured a banquet by M. E. church ladies. The Fountain County Postal Association was organized with officers elected, with representation from most county towns. Fred S. Purnell gave the address.
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Attica Groupe
Attica
M. E. Church
Fountain County Postal Association
Fred S. Purnell
Game Called Off as Gym Wet with Paint
The Covington versus Wallace High school basketball game scheduled for Saturday evening is canceled due to a wet gym from fresh paint. The decision halts the match and avoids unsafe conditions for players and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington and Wallace
Head Over Heels With Mabel Normand at Lyric
A cool spell ushers an Indian summer as Mabel Normand headlines at the Lyric with a headlining To Night program on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Normand
William Richardson Answers Last Call
William Richardson died of double pneumonia at his Covington home after a ten day illness. Born March 9, he was sixty one. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and numerous relatives. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday from South Second Street home with Rev. R B Kern. burial at Snoddy cemetery Coal Creek Chapel. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richardson
Covington
Fulton Township
Cates
Miss Hardesty
John R. Hardesty
Fred Goodin
Candidates Claim Unfair Treatment In Kingman Election
The Kingman Indiana election saw People's party candidates Harley Harmon and Ned Inlow deny withdrawing. They say election officials including Steinbaugh on the Citizens' ticket refused to sign the nomination blank, blocking the People's ticket from print. Only 41 of about 385 voters cast ballots.
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Kingman
People’s Party
Harmon
Inlaw
Steinbaugh
Citizens
People’s
Ind
Harley Harmon
Ned Inlow
Kingman Defeats Covington In Independent Meet
Covington Independent Basket Ball Team led by Fred Jasper son, Jim Banta, Jim Taylor, Elmer McCann and Donovan Montgomery faced Kingman in Kingman. Covington trailed 19 to 9 at halftime but Kingman pulled away in the second half to win 25 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Independent
Fred Jasperson
Jim Banta
Jim Taylor
Elmer McCann
Donovan Montgomery
Fountain County League
Veedersboro
Kingman
Hillsboro
Covington
Our Boys
Danville Police Headquarters Tragedy Ends in Double Death
At Danville police headquarters on Saturday evening Worse Quick shot Desk Sergeant Robert Briggs and fired at George Watkins before fleeing. Deputy Fred Roberts pursued Quick who then shot Briggs and killed himself after Briggs fell. Briggs survived his arm wound and was taken to Lake View hospital where doctors expect recovery.
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Danville
Worse Quick
Desk Sargeant
Robert Briggs
Sargeant
George Watkins
Briggs
Quick
Fred Roberts
Roberts
Sargeant Briggs
Wm. Derringer
Johnson Oil Company
Lake View Hospital
Veeders Woman Dies After Poison Drinking Tragedy
Veedersburg Indiana November 17 Mrs Hardy Rush 45 died at her home after ingesting carbolic acid 20 cents worth bought earlier that day Her son Richard found the body and summoned Dr E W Kirk and C B McCord The deceased an active Eastern Star member had visited Danville Illinois with son Rex and family She leaves husband Hardy Rush and two sons and was born in Veedersburg
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Veedersburg
Ind
Hardy Rush
Richard
Richard Hetfield
Christian Church
Valetta
Oder of the Eastern Star
Rush
Bend Home Coming Brings Neighbors To Old Church
A basket dinner and afternoon of exercises at Bend church north of the city drew about sixty locals and twenty visitors. The Bend congregation, worshiping in Covington last year, planned the reunion at the old church now set for the coming year as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend Church
Covington
Bank Presents 24 Pure Bred Poland China Gilts at Meeting
Twenty four pure bred Poland China gilts were presented to local boys and girls at the Farmers' State Bank annual stockholders meeting in Veedersburg. Recipients included Ray Grady Sam Campbell Fern Bush Charles Lindquest Elmer Hesler Bert Hesler James Allen Herbert Allen Wretha Myers Stephen Moffet Thelma Record Lewis Roach Ben Haas Carl Mullen and Louise Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Poland
Farmers‘ State Bank
Ray Grady
Sam Campbell
Fern Bush
Charles Lindquest
Elmer
Bert Hesler
James
Herbert Allen
Wretha Myers
Stephen Moffet
Thelma Record
Lewis Roach
Ben Haas
Carl. Mullen
Louise Marsh
Thanksgiving food sale by Wabash Chapel Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Wabash Chapel will hold their annual Thanksgiving food sale on Wednesday morning November 28 at the Chamber of Commerce. Dressed chickens will be a specialty. Watch for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Wabash Chapel
Chamber of Commerce
Children of Jazz Lyric Wednesday Charm Mix
A Liverpool theater review praises a novelty piece blending 1850 charm with 1923 jazz in a witty stage performance. The LYRIC Wednesday presentation charms with period atmosphere and lively musical contrasts.
County Taxpayers in Fountain County Seek Local Unit
Ben F. Engle former Montgomery county auditor spoke in Covington to urge forming Fountain County as a local unit of the State Taxpayers Association. A temporary committee under O. R. Kerr was named to organize townships ahead of a December 4 meeting to establish a permanent county organization aimed at lowering taxes and cutting graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Engle
Montgomery County
Fountain County
State Taxpayers Association
O. R. Kerr
Chamber of Commerce
Engle
W. W. Layton
M. C. Faust
Covington
Madden and Millcreek Split on Parish Roster
Local sports page lists players Madden Millcreek William Parish Scott Booe Jackson Jake Fine Bruce Grimes Cain Thurman Long Wm Brant Van Buren Freman Dice Frank Campbell Richland John Wilson Willam Wricht Shawnee Julius Hushaw Frank Helmeg Logan J Shannon Nave W B Schermerhorn Davis Elija Earle Geo Pyle. Team rosters show matchups and player pairings across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jake Fine
Bruce Grimes
Cain
Thurman Long
Wm. Brant
van Buren
Freman Dice
Frank Campbell
Richland
John Wilson
Willam Wricht
Shawnee
Julius Hushaw
Frank Helmeg
Logan
J. Shannon Nave
W. B. Schermerhorn
Davis
Elija Earle
Geo. Pyle
Covington volunteers raise funds for destitute families
The Covington community collected 90.31 for Volunteers of America to aid destitute women with children. Marie Heigel led a children’s competition raising 4.89 for Lucille Lynch who won first prize, with Charles Barkley 4.55, Peloros Kerr 4.38, Wanda McCann and Mary Elizabeth Massey placing fourth and fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Volunteers of America
Cty
Marie Heigel
Lucille Lynch
Charles Barkley
Peloros Kerr
Wanda McCann
Mary Elizabeth Massey
Lovey Party for Lady Friends at Lena Schoenover’s Home
Mrs Lena Schoenover entertained about fifty lady friends Tuesday afternoon with autumn flowers and fine cut blooms. Wheel of fortune 500 and ana grams were played at multiple tables, prizes awarded, refreshments served, and guests included Mrs Margaret McMahon of Danville and Mrs Fannie Dice of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Schoenover
Margaret McMahon
Danville
Fannie Dice
Cincinnati
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Murray
Danville Hospital
Redden
Tom McCoy
Star Entertains
Postal Employees OF County Meet
Leatrice Joy
Nita Naldi
Lewis Stone
Veeders
BEND
Dave Ferguson
M. MM. Young
Wabash
Fred LaTourrette
Chas. Yerkes
Madden
Millcreek
William Parish, Scott
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