Formal dinner at the Hollingsworth home in 1923
A cordial invitation announced a dinner on November 22 1923 at 5 PM hosted by Mrs Rogers and Mr Martelle. Guests included Miss Hollingsworth Miss Bredfeldt and Mr Beard. The six course menu featured celery olives poissons and entrees with toasts for host hostess and future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulark Rogers
Hollingsworth
Martelle
Sally
Angel
Mr. Martelling
Mrs. Bredfeldtce
Miss
Bilsland
B. Carpenter
H. Pasley
A. Bergdahl
N. Norris
M. Wagner George Beard
Carl Harris
Appelquist
Monticello
Mr. Beard
Death Calls Captain Allen
Captain Martin V. Allen died at his North Second street home Tuesday evening from hemorrhages of the bladder amid old age decline. Born June 30 1842 in Northern Ohio he served as Captain in the 6th Iowa Infantry losing his left arm at Missionary Ridge. He lived in Covington Missouri for years with his wife Mary M Hiatt who died there. Interment was at Mount Hope cemetery with funeral at his home Thursday afternoon Rev. Johnson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Allen
North Second Street
Martin van Buren Allen W
Ohio
Marshaltown
Iowa
6Th Regimental
Iowa Infantry
Mission Ridge
Mary M. Hiatt
Warren County
Missouri
Covington
Allen
George
Rev. Johnson
M. Board
Mount Hope Cemetery
Captain Allen
Oxford meeting of Benton-Fountain Warren Historical Society
The Oxford Presbyterian church hosted a Benton-Fountain Warren Historical Society meeting with audience singing and prayers. Pauline Harman recited A Tale of Early Days, Jesse S. Birch spoke on the Cary sisters, Phoebe Cary poems were sung, and other readings celebrated local pioneers and Indiana history. The next gathering is set for Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Ind
Benton-Fountain Warren
Cary Sisters
Alice
Phoebe
Jesse S. Birch
Benton County
Elmore Baeve
Fowler
Indiana
Lucy Elliott
Indiana State Historical Society
Covington
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and After Loss
I thank friends and neighbors for favors and kindness during my wife’s sickness and after her death. Argo for beautiful floral offerings songs and words of comfort.
Appreciation for kindness after loss of husband and father
We express thanks for loving kindness and sympathy shown to Mrs. Lucy Richardson and family during the illness and death of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Richardson
Thanksgiving Day Rain Dampens Local Sections
A light to moderate rain fell in the region on Thanksgiving day, bringing damp streets and cooler air as residents observed the holiday. Pedestrian traffic slowed and preparations for meals continued despite the shower.
Covington Wedding Ends in Tragedy
George Franklin Dierdorf 43 was killed by a murderer’s bullet. Mrs Margaret Dierdorf 39 has gone into seclusion after their Covington wedding on April 16. John Dagon, ex-husband of the bride, faces life in prison after a Brazil conviction for killing his second husband. Dagon killed Dierdorf in Clay County, claiming self defense. authorities doubt the alibi, noting a black eye on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Franklin Dierdorf
Margaret Dagon Dierdorf
Covington
Charles C. Wert
John Dagon
State
Brazil
Dierdorfs
Clay County
Vicious Ram Kills Woman in Rural Indiana Barnyard
Mrs. Mary Cooper aged 81 wife of David Cooper was killed by a ram in the barn yard near Waynetown Indiana. Neighbor Cooper Gray found her after the animal attacked as she returned from the mailbox. The ram remained aggressive and was driven away before she could be helped. She died minutes after being brought indoors with fatal injuries including a broken leg and multiple broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cooper
David Cooper
Waynetown
Christian Union
William A. Richardson Laid To Rest With Secret Society Rites
At Snoddy cemetery in Coal Creek the Woodmen lodge of Cates and the K K K units held brief grave services for William A. Richardson. A hymn and prayer concluded the Woodmen rite while the Klan led a striking ceremony with about 35 hooded members. A hooded Knight led prayer as relatives stood nearby before all departed to the schoolhouse. Many attendees did not know Richardson was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Lodge
Cates
Snoddy
Coal Creek
William A. Richardson
Richardson
New Oil Well Spudded on Pond Creek Near Westphalia
O S Jones and E J Martin of Covington Indiana agents for an Indiana Illinois syndicate have spudded a wild cat well on Pond Creek near Westphalia. The drill started early this week with a 12 inch hole and a deep test is planned. Local belief cites a large oil pool near Lott and the Indiana group seeks leases and goodwill from Lott residents to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Jones
E. J. Martin
Covington
Indiana
Pond Creek
Westphalia
Lott
Lott and
Lott Post
Fountain Warren Medics Meet in Attica
The Fountain Warren Medical Association will meet in Attica on Thursday December 13 1923. A supper election of officers and a good program are planned with business of importance. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain-Warren Medical Association
Attica
Death of Col. George R. Cary at Monmouth
Col. George R. Cary dies at monmouth at age 84 due to angina pectoris after years of illness including a broken hip and a stroke. Born Richmond Virginia 1851 he lived in Monmouth 23 years and leaves widow Elizabeth Wieel and nine children Will R. Cary Norvin A. Cary Elmer L. Cary Beulah Slattery and Desse EB Cary Edgar J Cary plus a brother Samuel Cary. Funeral plans pending word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Daily Review
Col
George R. Cary
Cary
Mr. Cary
East Second Avenue
George Rolland Cary
Richmond
Robert
Mary Cary
Elizabeth Wieel
Covlington
Ind
George J. Cary
Will R. Cary
Peoria
Norvin A. Cary
Clarksdale
Miss
Elmer L. Cary
Jasper
Beulah Slattery
Clinton
Desse EB
Edgar J. Cary
Samuel
Field
Monmouth
Warren County
Bull Moose
Methodist Church
The Mollusc staged as second course at high school
The Mollusc a three act play was presented at the High School Auditorium Wednesday evening. A fair crowd attended and the performance drew high compliments though the date was little advertised beyond a few place cards.
Bazaar and Supper at M. E. Church Next Wednesday
The Ladies of the M. E. Church announce their annual bazaar and chicken supper on December fifth. Bazaar opens at 2 p m and supper is served at 6 p m. Attendees can buy Christmas presents and enjoy a fine meal for 50 cents.
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M. E. Church
Mary of the Movies headline at LYRIC for Thanksgiving
The LYRIC presents a Thanksgiving program featuring Mary of the Movies, a special showing or tribute film. Local theatergoers are invited to join the holiday event and enjoy screenings tied to cinematic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LYRIC
Robbers Visit Smith and Kreusch’s Store Burglary
Burglars entered the Smith and Kreusch store early Tuesday morning by forcing the east door and breaking locks. They used a wrecking bar to pry open doors and stole beads, necklaces, powders, a ladies sweater, and other small items totaling about fifty dollars. A tangible clue was found but likely will not identify the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Kreusch
1924 Indiana License Plates Ready for Distribution
Indiana officials say 1924 automobile license plates will be available December 24 with distribution already under way. First order for 1924 plates by Newport Kentucky was 500000 sets. New fees based on horsepower and weight will raise costs, with the cheapest plates at eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
D. McClelland
Automobile Department
Secretary of State’s Office
Newport
McClelland
Stote
General Assembly
Family Reunion and Thanksgiving Dinner at Bell Home
The Bell home on East Liberty Street hosted a large impromptu family reunion and pre Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday. Present were children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including Alex Bell Linn Bell Walter Lurilla June George Lawton Hes ter June Edgar Shultz J Harold Shultz Irene Cox James Whiteside Billy Chapman and others from Newtown Wingate Crawfordsville Veedersburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bell
Miss Lucy
East Liberty Street
Alex Bell
Linn Bell
Walter
Lurilla June
Newtown
George Lawton
Isabel
Hester June
Wingate
Edgar Shultz
J. Harold Shultz
Irene Cox
James S. Whiteside
James
C. W. Howard
Billie
Crawfordsville
William Chapman
Veedersburg
Catholic Bazaar Promises Savings for Parishioners
The Ladies of the Catholic church announce their annual bazaar on Tuesday night December 18. The notice urges readers to read every ad in the issue to save money. John Sullivan of Anderson visited Covington and Veedersburg last week and is linked to old livery business connections and family ties. Out of town attendees at Mrs. McCoy’s funeral included multiple relatives from South Wa bash Danville Illinois and Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
John Sullivan
Anderson
Covington
Veecersburg
Sullivan
John Dowling
Danville, NL
James Sullivan
Veedersburg
Thomas McCoy
Hamilton Martin
Serena Yerkes
Serelda Graham
Virgie Seeley
South Wabash
Jonathan McCoy
Mae Richardson
Danville Tll
L. Crane
Julia Crane
Hillsboro
Mrs Margaret Osborn Delivers 80 Minute Lecture in Indianapolis
A large crowd gathered at the court house as Mrs Margaret Vernon Osborn of Indianapolis spoke for eighty minutes after being introduced by district organizer Mrs H B Knowles. An opening quartet performed The Old Rugged Cross and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Vernon Osborn
Indianapolis
H. 8S. Knowles
Woman’s Movement
Court House
Rugged Cross
Wedding Bells At Coffing Farm Wedding
King Edward Grubbs and Miss Cleo Margaret French wed at the Coffing home near Covington on November 21 1928 in a ring ceremony. Rev Dawson officiated, with Miss Sarah Galloway playing the Bridal March and Theodore Hardy and Miss Gertrude Fairchild as attendants. A hearty dinner followed and many gifts were received as friends and family gathered to celebrate and wish the couple a prosperous life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Galloway
Theodore Hardy
Gertrude Fairchild
Coffinge
Granville Grubbs
Osburn
Callie French
Edward Grubbs
Lewis French
Theodore Grubbs
William Grubbs
M. F. Dawson
Christmas Seals Sales Drive County TB Work
The Tuberculosis Association supports the Christmas seals sale with Tri Kappa volunteers in Covington handling county outreach. Thousands of letters and stamps go out this week. recipients are urged to respond promptly with a dollar or part of it. Funds aim to aid local tuberculosis work within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Association
Tri Kappas
Covington
IF WINTER COMES on LYRIC screens and school holiday notices
The Covington Schools closed Wednesday afternoon for Thanksgiving, allowing out of town teachers to return home. Miss Carmicheal traveled to Hartford City, Miss Beck to Wabash, Mr Freyman to Indianapolis, Mr Montgomery to Crawfordsville, Miss Carpenter to Mellott, and Miss Brant to Hillsboro Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Carmicheal
Hartford City
Beck
Wabash
Freyman
Indianapolis
Montgomery
Crawfordsville
Carpenter
Mellett
Miss Brant
Hillsboro
Ind
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Creme Bon Bons
Richardson Funeral
Warren
Percy Marmont
Ann Forrest
Gladys Leslie
Smith & Kreusch’s
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