Double tragedy shocks Covington mother and child
Opal Moody 22 shoots her three year old daughter Retha then turns the weapon on herself. Both die within hours and are buried in the same grave at Mound Cemetery. Domestic trouble is cited as cause. The tragedy unfolded at the Foley home on East Jefferson Street with an inquest and funeral held the following day.
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Covington
Opal Moody
Samuel Foley
Jefferson Street
Moody
Retha
Eighth
Ninth Streets
East Jefferson
Opal Foley
David Moody
Robert Moody
North Vermillion County
Danville
Perrysville
Cy. Briles
Mound Cemetery
Best in Years The Largest Exhibits Attract Fair Crowds
The fair opens next Tuesday with the best fair in years and ideal weather. Exhibits includes cattle hogs sheep poultry and stock shows with fast track racing and busy grounds. Concessions and improvements promise a busy, entertaining fair with many stalls and demonstrations by THE FREE at the event.
Miss Martins Class Recital Delights Salem Audience
Miss Maude Martins music class gave a piano recital in Salem on Friday night. The event drew a splendid audience and each number received applause, reflecting excellent effort by instructor and pupils. Net proceeds from the program benefited the church.
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Salem
Maude Martin
Double Tragedy Straitens Community Grief
The piece expresses shock at an unnatural act and extends sympathies to a bereaved family. It notes the community’s sorrow and the heavier burden on those left behind, underscoring collective mourning and disbelief.
Newtown Defeats Hillsboro In Local Basketball Clash
The Little Giants of Hillsboro lost to Newtown by 7 to 2 after an early Monday rematch. Newtown showcases a strong season as they have dominated most local teams this year.
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Little Giants
Hillsboro
Newtown
Grand Jury Convened and Organized for Sessions
The grand jury convened Tuesday morning with full panel present. Frank Macoughtry was elected chairman and Ira Bonebrake secretary as Prosecutor Philpott aims to keep them in session for at least two weeks to conduct business.
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Frank Macoughtry
Ira Bonebrake
Philpott
Leader Millinery Prepares Fall Opening Lineup
The Leader plans a fall millinery department unveiling with an announced opening date to come. Shoppers are invited to view a line of street and dress hats as part of the store’s seasonal display.
Fulton Dry Vote Enacts Township Option Law
Fulton township voted to go dry under the township option law last Thursday with a combined dry majority of 73 across all precincts, banning saloons for two years. The measure followed a petition by citizens led by Joseph B. Keller of Cates seeking a saloon license, and the win in Wabash and Fulton may deter future applications in other out townships.
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Fulton Township
Joseph B. Keller
Cates
Wabash
Fulton
Death of an Infant in Covington
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Hegley died sometime Thursday night or last week and was found Friday morning. It weighed two and a half pounds at birth and was said to be the smallest child ever born in Covington. Despite careful nursing it died suddenly with no explained cause. Funeral services were held Saturday morning.
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William Hegley
Covington
Veedersburg Seeks Series Win in Covington Showdown
The home team travels to Covington on Sunday for the third game of the series needing a win to avoid losing the leather medal. Covington eyes victory for the chance at a long dream, while Veedersburg holds a 6 to 1 lead after the latest game.
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Covington
Dick Merryman
Veedersburg News
Veedersburg
Will Take Special Course To Improve Medical Practice
Dr R Pollom of Sates will soon take a six week course in school and clinical work at a leading city school to better fit his medical practice. During his absence Dr M R Pollom of Cayuga will visit Cates daily to handle all calls for the stationer’s Republican notice.
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R. Pollom
Sates
M. R. Pollom
Cayuga
Cates
Auto organ joins road travel with home comforts in Danville
Perry Cozatt of Cozatt Engraving in Danville Illinois equips a roadster with a two octave pipe organ. Operated by a bellows and friction drive the instrument fans mellow loud tones from twenty four pipes. Cozatt, Holy Trinity church organist, plays tunes while driving attracting crowds. He has filed a patent caviet to protect the invention for one year as he refines the device.
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Perry Cozatt
Cozatt
Holy Trinity Church
Danville
Holy City
Ober Delaugh
Washington
Covington
86th Regiment Reunion Held at Osborn Prairie Church
The 86th’s annual reunion gathered a strong turnout from the region at Osborn’s Prairie church yesterday. Fred S. Purnell delivered an address that was highly enjoyed, following a splendid dinner.
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86Th Regiment
Osborn’s Praiie Church
C Unties
Fred S. Purnell
Popular Girl Weds In City Amid Interurban Hopes
Miss Cecil Romine, once a night operator in this city, wed Edward Nelson in a ceremony noted by friends. The couple plans to reside in Edmonton, Canada, and many locals wish them well as the interurban expansion discussion spreads through Covington and nearby towns.
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Cecil Romine
South Dakota
Romine
Telehone
Fr. Pierre
Edward W. Nelson
Cecil Livona Romine
Oakley
Covington
Ind
A. P. Nelson
M. E. Church
Edmonton
Canada
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John Foley
Covington Fair
M. Boord
Martin
the Republican
Machine
Covincion
M. Board
Democrat
Crawfordsville
H. E. Chubbuck
Illinois Traction System
Peoria
Cedar Point
Ohio
Central Electric Railway
Indiana
Illinois
St. Louis
G. E. Morgan
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company
Ken Ayr
Ill
Chubbuck
Albany
N. Y
Ben Hur
Indianapolis
Chicago
Indiana and
Ohio Lines
Indiana Lines
Rrae
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