63rd Regiment Reunion at Covington Spotlighted
The 63rd regiment held its thirtieth annual reunion in Covington with officers elected for the coming year. Notable attendees included Hon. C. M. Crayton, Abe Springstein, and Bobby Briggs, plus a long list of veterans from Danville to Indianapolis. The event featured a reception, a martial performance, and a tribute to fallen comrades, with next year’s gathering planned for August 13 in Covington.
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G. A. R. Hall
Resstervet Regiment
Covington
Grand Army of the Republic
63Rd Regiment
H. C. Yount
Fairy Grounds
Schuyler LaTourette
Association
N. G. Nebeker
Council Chamber
Nelson G. Nebeker
Jonathan McCoy
Isaac E. Schoonover
Capt. LaTourette
Elmer Bowers
Charles M. Crayton
63Rd
Orps
Indiana
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
New England
Rappahannock
James York
Billy Eohlin
Womans’ Relief Corps
Tom McGeorge
Mrs Wailker's Class Musical At Presbyterian Church
A Great Treat invites families to a musical by Mrs Wailker's class at the Presbyterian Church tonight and Friday. The event is hosted with invitations and notes in The Republican for stationery needs.
Great Aviation Meet in Danville to Stage Stunts
Danville Illinois will host an aviation show September 23 to 29 organized by the city Industrial Club. The program features the International Mosiant Aviators as the main drawing cards for a week of feats and demonstrations.
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Danville
Ill
City
International Mosiant Aviators
Rain Benefits Local Crops Across Fountainee Region
Recent rains in Fountainee and surrounding areas totaled about four inches this week. While corn gains are limited, fall crop sowing will proceed, pasture and winter feed prospects improve, and late potato tomato and fruit crops will receive notable benefits.
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Fountainee
City Levy Reduced and Arch Extension Approved
At the City Council meeting Monday night the Washington street arch extension near John Cade’s residence was approved. The tax rate levy was set at 10.3 dollars per thousand, down from 11.3 last year, a ten cent reduction per hundred dollars. Regular bills were approved.
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Washington Street
John Cade
Death of Alfred Shulenberg
Alfred Shulenberg, former city resident and grain businessman, died near Fort Wayne in New Haven from apoplexy while working. Funeral was held Saturday in Huntington. He had served on the city council and was married in this city to Ida M. Rhodes, who survives him.
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New Haven
Ft. Wayne
Alfred Shulenberg
Shulenberg
Huntington
Ida M. Rhodes
Purdue Wheat Special Train Delivers Farmers Talks Will Visit City
The Purdue Wheat Special train of the Big Four railroad, reaching the city at 4 am, drew large farmer audiences from three counties. Purdue instructors led by T A Coleman explained wheat acreage, yields, costs, fertilization gains, and rotations. They cited Indiana growing over 2.5 million acres, 15.2 bushels per acre average, and potential $12.3 million annual value rise from five extra bushels.
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Purdue
Big Four Railroad
Big Four
Veedersburg
Purdue University
G. I. Christie
D. F. Marsh
Frankfort
T. A. Coleman
Rush County
A. P Burnside
S. D. Conner
Indiana
Lpast
Purdue Experiment Station
Seed Treatment and Insect Control Lift Wheat Production
The lecture on crop pests and seed treatment stressed fighting diseases and insects to boost wheat output. The speaker urged timely actions, noting a later sowing as a remedy for the fly, and farmers overall felt educated and encouraged by the session.
Dance at Redmen hall during Covington Fair Thursday
The usual dance will be given at the Redmen hall in Covington on Thursday evening of the Covington Fair. Music by W. E. Brandcamp. J. C. Marlatte is the manager.
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Redmen Hall
Covington
Covington Fair
W. E. Brandcamp
Edwin Purple Civil War veteran dies at 76 in city
Edwin Purple aged 76 years and 6 months died at his home on North Third street about 9 a m Monday after months of illness. He served in the 15th Indiana and later the 17th Indiana. He was a member of John C Freemont Post G A R and a Christian. He leaves several children from two marriages. Funeral at his son William's Third street home at 2 p m Wednesday, with Rev Watkins officiating. burial in Mt Hope cemetery under Post direction.
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Atlanta
Springsteen
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
Springstein
Bert Vanhook
Bobby Briggs
Sheridan
Abe Springstein
Womens’ Relief Corps
John A. Fremont
William T. Ward
Martin H. Clark
James E. Smith
Henry Lindley
A. T. Baker
Edwin Purple
Indiana
North Third Street
New York
Lafayette
17Th
John C. Fremont
William
Third Street
Watkins
The
Christian Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Covington Triumph At Veedersburg In Big Ninth Inning
Covington won the Sunday game in Veedersburg with a dramatic ninth inning rally. Down 3 2, Willie Hirshbeel singled then cleared the bases, sending the ball into a woods pasture for a long homer. Final score 6 to 3. The Veedersburg battery was Dickason and Glover. Covington’s Hirshbeel twins starred. Next Sunday the teams meet again at the fair grounds.
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Covington
Veedersburg
Willie Hirshbeel
Wabash
Dickason
Glover
Hirshbeel Twins
Fair Grounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. M. Crayton
Mr. Springstein
Rosster
J. W. Patterson
Co. E
Payne Ave
Henry C. Fisher
Soldiers’ Home
B. F. Hendrixon
Co. D
Delphi
Ind
Jas. Hutson
C. Covington
Job Westfall
New Richmond
John D. Potter
Attica
N.G. Nebeker
C.covington
James A. Menefee
Bellfountain
Napoleon B. Ennis Co. B
Rossville, Ill
Fountain County
Ifty
Terre Haute
Floral Hall
G. W. Westfall
W.H. Smail
Zephenia Fulton
H.R. Claypool
Robert H. Briggs
Silverwood
Geo. W. Boughner
William Nail
Alex Kinnaman
Linden
Paul P. Blank
Bridgeport
Nyrum A. Myers
State Line
Isaac Follier
Wayne
the Republican
J.C. Marlatte
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