Covington daily notes and social updates
The column recounts local daily life and movements in Covington and nearby towns. Miss Effie Brown plans a Chicago visit for a month while Ed Yount handles business in Mellott. George W. Tillotson of Champaign marries Alice Beeson, and the couple will reside in Champaign. Various residents attend events, trade notes, and community activities. court, post office visits, market prices, and shop notices are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Tillotson
Champaign
William Tillotson
Alice Beeson
Local shopping notes and community updates in Rainier area
A collection of small items notes retail sales at Rainier's and J Loeb's, an insurance interest visit in Crawfordsville, a lost gold ring in Covington with reward at Loeb's, hospital updates on Katy McMahon, and various local movements. Also mentions Miss Ella Fields visiting Champaign and Tim Murray in Florida real estate, with several notices about farming, jobs, and upcoming events. Rainier's Pharmacy and Mound City Horse Shoe Paints cited among items.
Sale Bills Sent to Republican Office for Approval
Fragmentary note indicates sale bills were routed to the Republican office for approval and customization to preference. It suggests logistical steps for preparing sale bills, with limited readable details on exact items or dates.
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Republican
Board visits Indiana pace praised after California trip
Board recently returned from a California trip expresses great pleasure with the journey but declares there is no better pace than Indiana. The remark highlights a comparison of regional tempos and local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Indiana
Local notices and ads highlight area events and business moves
Ed Spencer recovers from a runaway near Hughes premises in Lower Warren. Mayor McGeorge travels to Champaign for fair attractions as amusements arrive. New opera house work progresses with floor seating ready soon. John Hopkins sells property and plans to move to Judyville to open a store. Covington Canning Co announces fresh cement and warns against old stock. Warren County folks plan to meet the Wheat train for a lecture. Tinsleys move to Tanner Hotel in Kansas City. T. M. Rien groceries sold to Frank Allen and Jess Smith with new firm to take over after invoice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rinn
Frank Allen
Jess Smith
Rien
Covington
Danville Dry Cleaner Promotes Dyeing and Cleaning Services
The public notice from Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut St Danville N promotes premier dry cleaning and dyeing for winter garments with low prices. It claims 28 years in business and offers prompt attention to packages sent by express, inviting customers to have items dyed cleaned and pressed before the fall rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
Express
Walnut St
Kilmore adds store and rooms at West Washington
Mort Wellington rents two rooms in Kilmore addition on West Washington Street and plans a candy and general store. Uncle James Meneary, confined at home, remains frail but content and cared for by his wife. Mrs Anna Phelps remodels her Tarn Ward dwelling into a neat cottage likely to rent well. Uncle Lam Reed repaints and retouches his Liberty Street residence, keeping his properties well maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Wellington
Kilmore
Washington Street
James Menarry
Anna Phelps
Tairn Ward
Shy
Lam Reed
Hs Liverty Street
Reed
Fall and Winter Ladies Wear at J J Loeb's Stores
Achived ladies suits and skirts promoted at J J Loeb's Stores. Hardy Norris vs Kingman noted as visiting the city Wednesday. Francis Smith and wife plan to move into Sailor property in First Ward this week. Covington rail team lost 1 0 to Newport in Newport, award day. Guests included Richard Niuset Nellie Hastings Charles Welsham and wives. The store advertises school supplies and books with local mentions.
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J J Loeb’s
Francis Smith
Sailor
George Dice
Covington
Newport
Richard Niuset
Nellie Hastings
Charles Welsham
Streator ID
Mtovz Gasader
Beer Shower Held for Jim Allen at Club Rooms
In honor of his marriage Jim Allen hosted a beer shower at the club rooms Wednesday night. Reports say attendees included club boys and friends, with free drinks and constant activity throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Effie Brown
Chicago
Yount
Mellott
Come Io
Task Fertilizer
T.H. McGeorge Jr. Co
Sarah. E. Hetfield
Hillsboro
Artie Jones
Covington Canning Co
Bee 'Ty Hebtekbeur Gasdtiean
Alex Schwidt
Cincing&all
James Marlatt
Boyd
Crawfordsville
Lord
Merryman’s
David Plant
Gesben
Robert Miller
Will H. Thompson
Dinville
W. W. Layton
Fifth Street
Robert Baker
Indianapolis
Wingate
Phelps
Mayer’s Hardware Store
BOORD
Rainier’s
Martin Clark Lumber
J. Loeb’s
Sproson Wilson
Finder
Loeb’s
Lowell Rainier
White County
Ed. Rainier
Katy McMahon
Danville, Il
Farmer McMahon
Rev. A. Elmore
Austin
Texas
Ella Fields
Col. Wilcox and
T. Murray
Tim
Florida
Stone Bluff
Mr. Dice
Mound City
Rainier’s Pharmacy
Wil! Schma
Commissioners Court
County Council
Robert L. Gethin
Mrs. Davis
F. Spencer
Hughes
Lower Warren
McGeorge
Ill
M. Board, Furniture and Undertaker
James Slim
Fair Week
John Hopkins
Fountain
Judyville
Mr. Hopkins
Lehigh Portland
C.F. Lowe
Wm. Beckett
Jas. Genty
Ed. Spencer
E. W. Remine
Warren County
C. H. Tinsley
Kansas City
Bales Ave
Tanner Hotel
Herman Miller
New Fall
M. Schesley
South Side Square
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
Hardy Norris
Kingman
Charles
Ray
Hoopeston
James
Charley
Raéinier’s
Eckook
Tanep Prelps
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