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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

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Double wedding celebrated here in October noon ceremony

A double wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmore Arter was officiated by Rev J F P Kiskaddon. The couples were Lowell Jones to Isabella Arter and Maynard Robertson to Ruth Jones. Guests and witnesses included family from Stone Bluff Milford and Covington as they celebrated with dinner and travel plans after the ceremony.

Elmore Arter J. FP. Kiskaddon Presbyterian Church Charles Robertson Milford Ruth Jones Hiram Jones Stone Bros Attica Ft. Wayne Detroit Niagara Falls Canada Chicago Jones Stone Bluff Robertson Ill Holmes Raine James Raine Indianapolis Leslie Jones Alice Marie West Lebanon Will Heldgers S. A. Moore Mellett Zell Miller Wessie Arter Newtown Good Tye Emily Zobel Terre Haute Fred Coleman Fredie Duncan J. A. Duncan Ellen Bushaw Margaret McMahon Guy Hendrix Covington

Auto crash near Indianapolis injures three

Monday Mrs. Lucas Nebeker Mrs. Wm Dennis and Miss Mildred began a trip to Indianapolis in Mr. Nebeker's car driven by Chancy Graham. A tire blowout sent the big car into a roadside ditch. All escaped serious injury though Mrs. Nebeker suffered a deep forehead gash.

Lucas Nebeker Wm. Dennis Mildred Indianapolis

Low material prices and cement shipment at Covington yard

D J Young & Co offers exceptionally low building material prices with a complete stock and a cement car expected in Covington this week. First come, first served. Your dollar goes far at our yard, The House of Quality in Covington Indiana.

Covington D. J. Young & Co

M L M Wins on Track Led by Dr Longacre

M. L. M. driven by Dr. Longacre, a four year old brown horse, dominates the season with a second place at home and a first at Lafayette in the 2:20 class. After strong showings in Kendleville and a move to Michigan, he captured three straight heats at Bourbon. Decatur awaits as the horse and sorrel mare Little Girl show strong form.

Billy Cline Dr. Longacre Lafayette Kendleville Michigan Burbon Decatur

Change of Venue for Fountain Produce Co Case

The state of Indiana moves the Fountain Produce case from Fountain Circuit Court to Montgomery Circuit Court. The injunction proceedings allege price fixing and monopoly across nine counties with defendants including Jaques Bogan Lafayette Fear Jaques Thorn Town Fear Campbell Frankfort E R Jaques Ladoyna and George W Havens Jamestown. The trial was set for Covington October 4 and may take about two weeks.

Fountain Circuit Montgomery Circuit Fountain Produce Company State of Indiana Ele Stansbury Comany Jaques-Bogan Company Lafayette Fear-Jaques Thorntown Fear-Campbell Frankfort E. R. Jaques Company Ladoyna George W. Havens Jamestown Covington Crawfordsville Bringham & Bringham Indianapolis Ots

Public Health Nurse to Start Work in Fountain County

Miss Ethel Frasch a Mary Thompson Hospital graduate with six months U S Army service and tuberculosis camp hospital experience will begin work Monday Oct 18 under the Fountain County Tuberculosis Association. Headquarters at the County Superintendent’s Office. President Rev R B Kern Vice President Mrs Simeon Lambright Treasurer W H Lykins Secretary Miss Hazel Pasley.

Ethel Frasch Mary Thompson Hospital Chicago North Carolina U. S Fountain County Tuberculosis Association R. B. Kern Simeon Lambright W. H. Lykins Hazel Pasley

Army Man Ray Sailor Visits Parents at Home

Ft. Sheridan serviceman Ray Sailor, stationed in the regular army, is visiting his parents here and expects to return the last of the week.

Ray Sailor Ft. Sheridan

Election Printing Battle Over Attica Contract

County officials clashed over where election ballots should be printed and who would handle the work. Charles L. Robb threatened resignation to force Attica printing despite a two year old agreement. The dispute echoes broader county anger over spending, including $21,000 for bond sale costs tied to a $300,000 Attica bridge.

Attica Charles L. Robb McKinney Coffing Robb State Board of Accounts Court House

Shower for Little Miss Geneve Spivey

Little Miss Geneve Fauniel, daughter of Mr and Mrs S T Spivey, was honored at a Thursday afternoon shower at her parents south of town hosted by Mrs Hamilton Martin. Gifts, social conversation, and a guessing contest won by Mrs Ed Rhodes and Miss Lara Frankenberger. Refreshments served by the hostess helped by Mrs Coffing and Mrs Rhodes.

Geneve Fauniel S. T. Spivey Hamilton Martin Ed. Rhodes Lara Frankenberger Coffing Rhodes Robert Bodine Manford Bodine Richard Bodine Adeline Mallory C. C. Bolling Chas. A. Brown Bolling Danville Little Geneve Thomas Frankenberger Virgil Maltsbarger Mofford Conover Albert

Final Fountain county registration tallies voters by township

Final registration in Fountain county records 11 011 electors with 5 876 men and 5 135 women. Townships list counts for Jackson Millcreek Fulton Wabash Cain Van Buren Troy Richland Shawnee Logan Davis plus towns Hillsboro Veedersburg Attica Mellott Newtown Rob Roy Portland and Covington. Politicians estimate over 99 percent of eligible residents are now registered.

Fountain County Jackson Township Millcreek Fulton Wabash Cain Hillsboro van Buren Veedersburg Troy Covington Richland Mellott Newtown Shawnee Aylesworth Rob Roy Portland Logan Attica Davis

Fair and Warmer Lyric Enjoyed Tuesday

A lighthearted note previews a cheerful lyric titled Fair and Warmer set to be enjoyed by readers on Tuesday. The brief mentions a pleasant tone and broad appeal for all audiences.

Lyric

Death Calls Mrs. Geo LaBaw in Peoria Ill

Mrs. George LaBaw also known as Anna May Glover, 58, died Sunday at home in Peoria after weeks of illness. The body was brought to her brother John Glover's home Monday afternoon. Funeral services led by Rev. McGaughey were held at Salem church at 3 p.m. Tuesday with interment at Brown's Chapel. she formerly lived in the area and in this city.

George LaBaw Anna May Glover Peoria John Glover McGaughey Salem Church Brown’s Chapel LaRaw

State Teachers Meeting Set for October in Indianapolis

The State Teachers Association meets in Indianapolis October 21 22 and 23 with many Fountain county teachers attending. Teachers receive two days pay for attendance and one day pay for visiting day, totaling three non teaching days. All other missed days must be made up.

State Indianapolis Fountain County

Ollie Hutson Ill with Bladder Trouble

Ollie Hutson, a veteran drayman in the city, has been very ill for ten days due to bladder trouble and is slightly improved at present.

Ollie Hutson

Tramps Force Entry Into Covington Grain Office

Supposed burglars broke a Covington Grain Co office window Monday night and failed to seize the unlocked safe which held 50 dollars. They damaged charts and maps worth 8 to 10 dollars and started a fire at the old beer house near the tracks with no clues to the culprits.

Covington Grain Co Councilman Moore Library of Reference

Best Talent on the Stage Thurnight at Tri Kappa Show

The Tri Kappa presented the Oriental American musical comedy Katcha Koo directed by Ruth Osmanson at the high school. The Maharajah of Hunga played by D E Leist wowed the crowd with four wives portrayed by Elizabeth Spence Lucile Ost Margaret Romine and Mary DeHaven. Alma Rogers as Mrs Chattie Godden and Kaufmann as Katcha Koo delivered strong performances amid vivid costumes and numerous dance and musical numbers.

Tri-Kappa Hunga D. E. Leist East India Elizabeth Spence Lucile Ost Margaret Romine Mary DeHaven Katcha-Koo Mr. Kaufmann Chattie Godden Alma Rogers Rogers Dolly Ruth Martin Prudence Martha Coffing Clifford Martin F. A. McCue Urbanah Louise Bilsland Solejah Verna Glascock Boody Pah Arthur Romine Veil Polo Vera Lowe Susquehanna Sue Auld Lang Syne Yankee Dixies Jackies

Hindermyer Dann Musical Recital At First Methodist

A splendid evening at the First Methodist church featured Harvey Hindermyer and the Dann Trio backed by Claypool-Lacey Music. The audience gave repeated encores as the performers wowed with voice recreated on the Edison, and the trio's cornet violin and piano blend impressed all.

Claypool-Lacey Music Company Gveat Harvey Hindermyer Dann Edison Mr. Hindermyer Claypool-Lacey Company Harris Kaufmann

Ex-ambassador Lane to Speak in Attica Tuesday

Ex-ambassador Henry S. Lane of Indianapolis will address Attica Tuesday evening October 19. Lane, who served as ambassador to Mexico under Taft and early Wilson administrations, is delivering a campaign speech for the Republicans.

Henry S. Lane Indianapolis Attica Lane Mexico Taft Wilson

Home Coming and Basket Dinner at West Liberty Church

Committee invites all to a Home Coming and Basket Dinner at West Liberty church on October 17. Bring baskets and come enjoy a good time.

West Liberty Church

Baptist Church Services Sunday Schedule

Sunday services listed including Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m and a second preaching service at 7 30 p m A special instructor will lead the Primary Department during Sunday School with new sand table equipment and a full attendance of younger children is desired.

Old Folks Honor Service On First Sunday In November

The morning service on the first Sunday in November will honor the aged with music and a sermon. Prizes will go to the oldest attendees. transport by automobile will assist those unable to walk. A series of evangelistic services opens with the evening service that day led by Arthur Harmon.

Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge Reported Interesting Session

Indianapolis attendees Mrs. Bart Hall Mrs. Mont Crain and Miss Verna Glascock attended the Grand Lodge of the Pythian Sisters in Indianapolis last week and called the session most interesting. Rev Kern and mother in law Mrs Evans returned from Chicago with the baby operated on Tuesday morning. condition is good and surgeon hopeful. Regular church services are planned Sunday.

Bart Hall Mont Crain Verna Glascock Grand Lodge of the Pythian Sisters Indianapolis

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Arter The House of Quality Covington, Ind Produce CO Little Miss Geneve Spivey Death Mrs Geo Labaw India Orient Buddah Hindermyer Arthur Harmon J. G. McCord
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