The Fair and Local News Roundup in Covington
The Daily Gist lists day to day mentions from Covington including Lannie Cox from Fountain, Mrs. Fred Sheaks visiting family, real estate notes, Ruby Young visiting McLain, Pocahontas fair promotion, Ed Daller real estate, Ira Bonebrake visiting for local interests, and Col Wes Elwell from Yeddo. Commerce notes include Wool and Cotton Blankets at J Loeb's Stores and Blue Star salt from D J Young & Co. Local gossip covers party politics for a postmaster election, baby announcement for Lewis Boughner and wife Geo W Jr, and Roy Hatton becoming a pharmacist with Manford VanDorn.
Thanksgiving dance at U R E of P ball
An invitational Thanksgiving Eve dance was hosted at the U R E of P ball under Harry Ferling. The Wilson orchestra provided music and attendees enjoyed a splendid time.
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P. Ball
Harry Ferling
Wilson
Candidacy Detour Noted in Indiana Trip For Post Office Case
George Schwin and Auditor Gray traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday. Local sources say they detoured to Frankfort to back George's bid for the post office. The auditor's visit was to present his annual report to the state auditor.
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George Schwin
Gray
Indianapolis
Frankfort
George
Rugs and Carpets Offered by J Loeb's Stores
J Loeb's Stores promote rugs carpets and linoleum with patterns and quality described as the best. Prices touted as the lowest. The notice reads like a newspaper advertisement urging customers to buy.
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J. Loeb’s
Pocahontas Fair and Leas Welch sale notice brief
Attend Pocahontas Fair December 5 6 and 7. Leas Welch sale set for next Wednesday. Updates include Roberta Baldwin ill with pneumonia, Danville visits by Dr Carter’s parents, Charley Hunt renting George Port property, Ed Mayer in Minnesota then Hot Springs trip, Braze Costing’s Thanksgiving in Indianapolis, Florence Cardiff Avalonie Livengood Indianapolis students visiting family, Loren Holland and Halma Martin married, Smith loses right hand in Hershberger farm shredder accident. Wanted town worker for Covington salary 315 to 18 weekly. Grandma Coffeen nearing death in Lebanon, funeral today at Presbyterian church Mt Hope cemetery.
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Grandma Coffeen
Covington
Vermillion Dem chairing Kaufman in city talks patronage
Forest Kaufman Vermillion county democratic chairman conferred with local leaders on joint affairs and Senate and House patronage. City council held regular session and set a special election for December 4 to fill Mort Steely’s ward two seat. William Hatton, 71, longtime Attica resident, died in Garden City Texas. Beulah burial followed. Farm sale advertised for December 3 on the old Leas farm with Victor Welch and E E Leas.
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Forest Kaufman
Vermillion County
Senate
House
Kaufman
Mort Steely
William Hatton
Attica
Gardendale
Texas
Beulah
Mr. Hatton
Victor Welch
E. E. Leas
Leas
Congressman Dick T Morgan Visits Oklahoma Relatives
Hon Dick T Morgan U S Congressman for the Second Oklahoma district and wife visited Mrs Morgan s father Rev A R Heath and relatives in this locality this week on their return trip to opening of Congress at Washington next Monday He was re elected by a majority of over 700 votes despite being a Republican from a Democratic district
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Dick T. Morgan
U. S
Oklahoma
Investment offer on northern Louisiana land sale
Large body of well located cut over land in northern Louisiana offers potential doubling in five years with no improvements needed. Taxes low, sale price one dollar per acre with four cash and balance due in one, two, and three years at six percent. Massey and Son advertise the property and piano sale at the Fair.
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Louisiana
R. R
W. R. Massey & Son
Thanksgiving notices and local errands in Lafayette and beyond
James Smith and his young son visited Lafayette on Monday. Max Sullivan returned from the State Normal to spend Thanksgiving. Local shops advertise Rubber Footwear, coats, and suits at low prices. E M Boord and family visited Chicago relatives for Thanksgiving while E H Nebeker and wife stayed with Sewell family in Indianapolis. Mrs. Thomas Houpt visited Perrysville relatives. Charley Tinsley and wife announce winter address from Elsmoore Hotel Kansas City. Thomas Lewsader in Chicago hospital improving. Mrs. Morgan of Perrysville bought Wilbur Stilwell property on Liberty street and plans repairs. A Pocahontas Fair side show is urged to attend. Mont Faust opened dental parlors in McGeorge block east room. cards announce readiness for business.
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Mont Faust
McGeorge
Thanksgiving Services Across Churches This Year
Thanksgiving services were held in the Christian church this year. Rev. Pavey of the Baptist church preached a strong sermon to a good audience.
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Christian Church
Pavey
The
Baptist Church
Wright Files Expense Report After Campaign Charge
Commissioner Billy Wright filed his expense account on Tuesday detailing a campaign bill totaling 70.00. Of that amount 50.00 represented a county organization assessment.
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Billy Wright
Cloaks Suits and Shirt Waists at J Loeb’s Stores
J Loeb's Stores invites readers to call on them for cloaks suits and shirt waists. The ad emphasizes a good assortment and the lowest prices.
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J. Loeb’s
Dr Carter Builds Large Sanitarium Addition for Stock
Dr. Carter erects a sizable barn extension on his recently purchased property to serve as a sanitarium for invalid stock, bringing his veterinary work closer to home.
Miss Irma Grubb and Miss Glenn Dwyer Visit Greencastle Friend
Miss Irma Grubb of Green Castle and Miss Glenn Dwyer of Lowell arrived Monday as guests of a Greencastle resident, sister of Prof. Grubb. They stayed until Thursday and accompanied him back to their Greencastle home.
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Irma Grubb
Greencastle
Prof. Grubb
Glenn Dwyer
Lowel
Covington Defeats Ridge Farm 22 to 6 in Thanksgiving Game
Covington high school beat Ridge Farm 22 to 6 on home field Thanksgiving afternoon. The game remained close until the last quarter when Covington surged ahead with strong teamwork. Referee Mick Coffing of Wabash officiated. Ridge Farm’s star run stood out. Walter Shupe injured his ankle and was treated by a doctor.
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Covington and Ridge Farm
Covington
Mick Coffing
Wabash
Ridge Fanny
Walter Shupe
Wright Substituted In Place For Event
W A Wright was substituted in his place. Attendance was fair but not as large as expected.
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W. A. Wright
Tri Kappa Charity Ball Set for December 26
The Tri Kappa Sorority announces its annual charity ball on Thursday December 26 with proceeds to support local charitable cases. The organization earnestly requests public aid to sustain its good works in the city.
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Tri Kappa Sorority
Life Purpose Theme at M E Church Sunday Services
The M E Church announces next Sunday morning sermon on The Life-Purpose of the Greatest of Men by the pastor. Dr Leazenby of Crawfordsville will preach at 11 am and 7 pm. Sunday School at 9 45 am Epworth League at 8 pm Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 pm Public welcome to all meetings.
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M. E
Leazenby
Crawfordsville
Epworth League
Revival meetings at Baptist church draw growing interest
Revival meetings at the Baptist church continue with nightly 7 30 start times. Many express interest in salvation and the outlook is for a glorious revival. Meetings may continue all next week if needed. The public is cordially invited.
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Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lannie Cox
Fountain
Fred Sheaks
Ed. Daller
Covington R
Ruby Young
McLain, Il
J H. Honan
Elizabeth Sullivan
Fred Reitz
Ira Bonebrake
Kingman
J. Loeb’s Stores
Wes Elwell
Yeddo
Greeree W. Martin Jr
Indiana
Farmer
Sal
Rainar’s
Louise Harding
Bloomington
Barrett
Roy Hatton
Manford VanDorn
Roy
Lewis Boughner
Foster
Geo. W. Jr
Lew
Blue Star
D. J. Young & Co
Fletcher
Astoria
Robespierre
W. B. Coleman
East Side Square
Pocahontas
Welch
James Baldwin
Miss Roberta
Carter
Danville, Ill
Charley Hunt
George Port
Ed. Mayer
Minnesota
Braze Costing
Florence Cardiff
Avalonie Livengood
Loren Holland
Hillsboro
Halma Martin
Danville
Oab
Smith
Hershberger
KE. Snoppy
Veedersburg
Ind
the Fair
Jearnest Andrus and
James Smith and
Little Son
Lafayette
Max Sullivan
State Normal
E. M. Boord
Family Span
Chicago
Mr. Boord
E. H. Nebeker
Sewell
Thomas Houpt
Perrysville
Charley Tinsley
Elsmoore
Kansas City, Mo
Thomas Lewsader
Pocahontas Fair
M. L. Claypool Music Co
Covington, Ind
Ridge Farm
E. Scheid
Geo. S. Robison
Joe
N. Vermillion Street
Odd Fellows Building
Danville, Il
Lewsader & Clem
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