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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
7
Classified column explains notice pricing at 25 cents per issue and 5 cents per line for inserts. Mentions rules for official notices and word counts, with guidance on lines and word limits. Provides framework for posting legal and municipal notices in the newspaper.
A fragmentary clipping references a local event involving tires and a vehicle issue. Readable details are limited but point to a minor incident or breakdown handled by nearby responders. Further specifics are unavailable in the provided text.
Funeral services for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shirley were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon. The baby, born Friday, lived about twelve hours, death due to heart trouble. Attending relatives and neighbors included Arnett Cronk and family, Sam Kerr, Pine Bars and family, Forest Hughes, Byrer Harrison, and others from nearby towns. The fourth annual Stephens family reunion was held at the park with about 50 attending and a noon basket dinner. next year’s reunion is planned for the same place on the second Sunday in June.
George Orahood and wife of Kine man were here Wednesday. Bert Jones and wife near Alamo called Thursday. A Henry and wife spent last week in Indianapolis visiting Henry’s relatives. Perry Wade and wife of Frankfort visited relatives here the past week. Northern Christos church at Melott held a full day meeting with dinner in the basement and many from the country attended. a large crowd responded to a Sunday invitation for church services.
Rev Smith visit with Mahton Bodine family. Isley and Johnson attend a Moffett Corners reunion. Isley hosts Illinois relatives for dinner. H Thomas ships fertilizer to Layton Station for wheat needs. Third annual homecoming a success with Sunday school sermon by Rev Snuth, noon dinner, music, recitations, and a Covington debating team on fire versus water. Albert and Mrs Sprowls host Georgetown relatives for dinner. Herbert Ghantz hospitalized in Danville for appendicitis with rupture. recovery hoped. Harve Barkley and daughter Florence attend Mrs Kine’s funeral in Covington. Mr and Mrs Lea Miles attend an event in Newtown.
Coal Creek neighborhood notes list residents and families with long ties to the area. Carl Keller is highlighted as a lifelong Coal Creek parishioner, with his wife newly formed friendships in the community. Various visitors and guests are recorded, including Pauline Had, Pauline Moran, Arthur Krae family, and Wilbur Clem visiting from Indianapolis.
The American Legion Home reported purchasing a Kappa club room set and will add to it other furniture as recorded. The note outlines plans to furnish the space with items obtained and to expand as needed.
The Marine Corps resumes recruiting after a ten week pause with ex Marines only for reenlistment during the gap. Congress caps strength at 21 000 with high standards. Enlistment age begins at 20, minimum weight 130 pounds and height 65 inches. Inform via Indianapolis or Evansville recruiting stations.
A brief theater listing notes two acts happening at the Lyric on Monday. The shows titled Who Am I and Let Me Explain offer likely spoken word or comedy routines in a late evening program.
Miss LaRue Davis of Chattanooga says she weighed 76 pounds before Tanlac and now weighs over 100, gaining daily. She credits Tanlac for appetite improvement, better complexion, and relief from stomach trouble and rheumatism after starting at Gas City and continuing use. Tanlac sold by leading druggists nationwide.
The Fountain County Circuit Court has appointed and qualified Robert N. Voliva as Administrator of the estate of Mary E. Ewart, deceased, declaring the estate purportedly solvent. Filed September 16, 1913.
The notice states the office offers complete job printing services for various needs. It highlights quick turnaround and general printing capabilities for businesses and individuals.
The new firm E. M. BOORD & CO. furnishes granite or marble monuments. They claim high standard woods and right prices with prompt estimates. Office on South Side Public square shared with M. BOORD.
Miss Rechel White of Pittsburg is visiting relatives south of town as a guest.
An apptentive advertisement touts Chamberlains Tab as strong yet mild for children. It promises an agreeable bowel movement without troublesome wiping, claiming the product is wary and pleasant in effect.
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