Mirrored News Reflections in Local Life
Mrs. Roy Sanders visited Veedersburg this week while new fall and winter dress goods appear at J Loeb’s Stores. The Leader ad promotes a great sale. Morris Herzog nurses a boil on his right front finger. D F Smith traveled to West Lebanon to attend business. Uncle Sampson Reed can again handle bank transactions. For school shoes and clothing, buy at The Leader. Auditor Gray attended Grand Lodge sessions in Indianapolis. Mrs A B Carter and Mrs Jos Wilkey went to Indianapolis as Grand Lodge Pythian Sisters delegates. Christian church studies feature a chicken supper in the Dice Room Friday evening, all invited. Mrs Qva LaPeurette’s Millinery Store advertises new hats on North Side. Mrs Wi Adams hosted guests in the county base. Several friends planned a gathering in the Judie 3S car pasture and a conference in ses.
Salisbury Family at M E church Tuesday night
Frank Hull shows improvement but remains bedridden and weak, with prior concern for appendicitis. Lela Osborn of Veedersburg is seriously ill with typhoid contracted while attending DePauw University. William Sherrone near the city celebrated his 90th birthday with neighbors calling by. The Leader offers low prices and blankets display. Mr and Mrs Sam Wells visited Lima Ohio to see their son and daughter J B Cockerel for about a week. C W Dice and Roy Smith attended the Annual Conference in Terre Haute representing this church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hull
Lela Osborn
Veedersburg
DePauw University
Sam Wells
Lima
Ohio
J. B. Cockerel
William Alexander Sr to celebrate 91st birthday next Wednesday
Community notes indicate William Alexander Sr will observe his 91st birthday next Wednesday and has been in fair health lately, with activity downtown several days this week. Covington Canning Co mentions Lehigh Portland cement deliveries weekly and avoids old cement. Dr. A. B. Carter remains in Covington, having rented the Harris property on North Fourth street. a property exchange with Dr. Fox is planned around November 1. The Presbyterian Church Aid plans a 2:50 p.m. gathering Thursday at church parlors, inviting members to attend. Wilt Haas and wife, longtime friends of Mr. Herzog and family, visited recently, with Haas identified as father of Trustee Berry Haas of Vanlisley. A local retailer advertises mud liners and a display of hats for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alexander Sr
A. B. Carter
Covington
Harris
North Fourth Street
Dr. Fox
Novemer 1St
Wilt Haas
Mr. Herzog
Myron
Local notes and social exchanges from a midwest city
Sunday visits in Indianapolis with W Boyd and Lew Irvin. Mrs Roy Rogers hosts cards Tuesday. Hon J W Whickear from Attica attends court Monday. Modern methods transform local trade. Tommy Rowell from Coal Creek in Covington Monday. Lost Scotch Collie dog, reward if returned to Will Adkins. Monroe Hathaway appointed administrator of the late John Hathaway estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Rowell
Coal Creek
Covington
Will Adkins
Hart Schaffner and Marx Fall and Winter Wear at J Loebs
Trustee Lew Riggin of Logan transacted business with county commissioners on Monday as Hart Schaffner and Marx clothing for fall and winter wear went on sale at J Loebs store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. Loeb’s
Lew Riggin
Logan
Matinee Musicale Meets at MFE Church Saturday Afternoon
Local Matinee Musicale opens the new year with a Saturday afternoon gathering at the MFE church. The issue also contains notices on for sale pears, ads from Grace Metzger and Mrs. J J Davis, and various local items including purchases, travel notes, and the Covington H S football defeat to Danville 92 to 0. The paper highlights new store bargains, estate administrator appointment for Sarah M Helms, twin births in Vermillion county, and upcoming tailor services at J Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matinee Musicale
MFE
Covington H. S
Danville
Flies Trapped by Soapsuds Glass In Window
A South side physician outlines a novel fly trap using a glass half filled with soapy water and a bread slice with a hole spread with molasses. Flies land on the bread crawl in for molasses and drown in the soapy solution. He compares it to a formaldehyde method noted in the Star, praising safety and simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eass
Kansas City Star
Missing radium case linked to Birmingham hospital use
Birmingham area residents report the sole radium piece owned by Southall Bros. & Barclay vanished from a hospital skin treatment session. A working man, unaware of mineral risks, reportedly took the box home, prompting a police inquiry into the curious disappearance and its motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Messrs. Southall Bros. & Barclay
Midlands
Ita
Tis Tiese
Emenong
First Typewriter History Notes From Early Inventions
A fragmented historical note describes the typewriter’s age and development, noting it as an ancient instrument first produced in Euclid years ago and later patented by Mills. The text hints at early engineers and a claim about a device enabling inked words to be engraved on parchment with high precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid
Mills
Rector's Error Wheat Grown in Churchyard Parric Drama
A former archdeacon visiting a rural parish encounters wheat sprouting in the churchyard. The rector away, a clerk shows the archdeacon around. The exchange ends with a wry quip about planting wheat rather than taters, highlighting clerical mischief.
A Devoted Constituent Tale From The Times
A farmer explains to a neighbor that he has supported a congressman for fifteen years. He reasons his loyalty stems from past boss trades and feeling safer with the representative busy in Washington rather than local matters. The exchange highlights political pragmatism and personal leverage in civic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Farmer Countessel
Washington
Proposal Mishap Sparks Household Confrontation
A terse exchange unfolds with a suitor asking how he will support the daughter, and the father retorts that the son only proposed marriage, revealing tension over prospects and expectations within a domestic scene.
Coupon offer and local visit noted inLeader page
By cutting out the coupon in this paper you will get ten extra Stamps on a fifty cent purchase or over at The Leader. Lou Dunlap, wife and son, Rus sell, visited over Sunday with Attica friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Dunlap
Russell
Various Local Notices and Socials Across Town
Mrs Ella Cox visits William sport for a few days to visit relatives. Grace Metzger offers millinery to please your fancy. Kingman council and merchants clash over street improvements. Potomac Illinois to host a street fair October 11 to 15 with premiums. Ost Davis bakery promotes fine cakes. Women’s Club held first meeting of 1911 12 at Mrs Mark Rogers home. Will DeHaven and wife from Danville visited relatives. Men shop for suits at J Loeb’s stores. Lloyd Turner and Mrs J Latto of Oakwood visit Mrs C N Harter. Mr and Mrs John Schmelig of Kankakee visit relatives. talk of tocanine in Denver. Buckner Hastines sell sewing machine needles. Veedersboro’s Buckner and editor Derry attended the ball game. For two pair of pants new and snappy at J Loeb’s Stores.
Mrs Garfield Shade Dies After Illness At Hillsboro
Mrs Garfield Shade, long afflicted with tuberculosis, died at her Hillsboro home last Saturday at 1 PM. Survived by husband and two children. Funeral Monday at the Christian church with Rev Tuggle of Veedergburg officiating. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Also a second-hand folding machine for sale, attached to press, a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Shade
Hillsboro
Christian Church
Rev
Tuggle
Veedergburg
Rose Hill Cemetery
Danville Dye House advertises dry cleaning service
To the public of Covington Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut Street Danville Indiana brags the finest dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men's garments at low prices. Now is the time to clean and dye winter clothes before fall rush. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address packages to Dye House 105 N Walnut Street Danville Indiana. The only practical dryer and dyer in Danville with 28 years in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
Express
Walnut St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covineton
Roy Sanders
J. Loeb's
Morris Herzog
D. F. Smith
West
Lebanon
Sampson Reed
Bank
Auditor Gray
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Jos. Wilkey
Grand Lodge Pythian Sisters
Qva LaPeurette
North S.de
Wi Adams
Ray Drag
Ses
Salisbury
M. E. Church
William Sherrone
C. W. Dice
Roy Smith
Terre Haute
Bend
Lehigh Portland
Covington Canning Co
the Presbyterian Church Aid
Ais
C. EB. Zimmerman Co
M. Boord
W. Boyd
Roy Rogers
Lew Irvin
J. W. Whickear
Attica
Monroe Hathaway
John Hathaway
Allen Yerkes
Grace Metzger
Victor Welsh
Stone Bluff
James Phipps
J. J. Davis
Orth
Tremont
Apa
S. Dow
Lem Hower
DesXiuwues
Alex Menth
Tues Sn
Dausnter
Dr. and Mera
Covington Cenning Co
George Rh. Ballard
Quanger
Sarah M. Helms
Fountain County
Fount Strong
Jerry Goff
Vermillion County
Grandpa
Granda Jerry Goff
J. Loeb
Kansas City
Winkley
Parson
Harmony
Boston
Rexall Store
T. E. Rainier
Ella Cox
Williamsport
Kingman
Potomac, Ill
Ost & Davis’ Bakery
Mark Rogers
Will DeHaven
John Schmelig
Kankakee, Til
Tocatine
Denver
Cal
Buckner & Hastines
Burl Glover
Derry
Veedersboro
Hub
Herman Miller
Taden
Phipps
Slim
South Third Street
Covington, Indiana
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