Covert and South Haven News Summary
Officers were elected at a Rebekah meeting in Covert on June 10 led by Noble Grand Mrs Etta Gonsaul. Numerous locals and relatives were noted in South Haven and Covert as family members traveled for commencements, visits, and weddings. The Covert school list was corrected, and local events included baptisms, a flag day program, ice cream, and the start of canning factory operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah’s
Noble Grand
Etta Gonsaul
Minnie Burnett
Velma Karrer
Fin
Sadie Watson
Treas
P. G. Snyder
Ed Bostwick
South Haven
Castor
Florence Shannon
Oliver
Pearl Shannon
Gunsaal
Lucile
Covert
Thompson
A. B. Kase
H. G. Turner
Norvella Frary
Velma Farrer
Ruth Bohner
Ruth Thompson
Virginia Reeves
Florence Frary
St. Joseph
Ed Cain
Emma Lang
Bangor
Prin
J. H. Goldring
Ellen Shaw
Reeves
Barker
Military Ball Next Wednesday At Dunkley Williams Pavilion
Troop A hosts a military ball at the Dunkley Williams pavilion next Wednesday evening aiming for a successful socially vibrant event. Organizers seek to boost the troop treasury with the fundraiser style affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkley-Williams
Cement blocks and gravel offered by local supplier
Local contractor advertises cement blocks bricks and gravel stock with low prices. Call Funkerrifield's fire or contact B. R. Randall at Haven Block and Grave for prices and orders. No order too large or small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funkerrifield
B. R. Randall
Haven Block and Grave
Fire drill to save the pavement in weekly runs
The fire department held another practice drill last evening at about 6 45. Firefighters ran to the corner of Phoenix and Kalamazoo, coupled a line, and drenched the pavement. Chief Wheeler aims to make these practice runs a weekly feature to boost department efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Kalamazoo
Wheeler
Probate Court Seeks Admin Bond For Deceased O'Leary
Estate of Peter O Leary deceased bond and oath of administration on sale of real estate filed. Estate of George H Smith deceased bond filed and letters of administratrix issued to Ethan F Smith Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter O'Leary
George H Smith
Ethan F. Smith
Battle Creek
Prof Steele promoted to Aurora high school principal
Prof Harold Steele, five years as local high school principal, has been elected principal of Aurora High School in Illinois. He secured a release from his contract here, receives a 50 percent salary increase, and earns a Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin authorities also seek to publish his thesis on articulation between high schools and higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Steele
Aurora
Ill
Aurora Board
Steele
Aurora High School
Supt. Cooley
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Wash
University of Wisconsin
Passion Play at O K Theater in Oberammergau showcase
The O K Theater presents the Oberammergau Passion Play on Friday night and Saturday, featuring a nine hour production with 700 performers. A hand colored French film of the play, valued at 500 dollars, will be shown along with moving pictures of the Holy City sung by Mrs. R. E. Van Houten. Patrons should arrive by 7:15 for 7:45 shows, admission 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Theater
Oberammergau
Europe
Oberamegar
Bavaria
Christ
O. K
Holy City
R. E. van Houten
Hospital Week Collection Planned At Union Service
Judge DesVoignes will speak at Congregational church Sunday evening on Ideals of Citizenship. The union service under the Brotherhood of the Congregational church ends Hospital Week and the proceeds go to the hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge DesVoignes
Congregational Church
The
Brotherhood of the Congregational Church
Riverside Geneva Church News and Local Updates
The community hosts a church social with ice cream and cake on Thursday evening June 18. J B Lake returns to Albion. Strawberries shared by residents. Mrs W Hoffman and Mrs Weir back from Chicago. L O Bennett painting his house. Quarterly meeting June 21 with Elder present. eating starts 10:30. no Sunday school. Indiana Avenue school loses 7 to 3 to MA at Geneva. Ladies Aid strawberry festival June 25 at Steve Roe’s home. No Children’s Day service this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B Lake
Albion
L O Bennett
Indiana Avenue School
Geneva
Ladies Aid
Steve Roe
Scrambled Names at Covert and Nearby Towns
A list of individuals with ages and home towns including Ohe R Truex 18 and Hazel B Pearson 18 of Covert, Fred Mcfarlin 25 and Bertha Corton 25 of Waverly, Lyle E Roberts 23 and Lena Hamilton 28 of Paw Paw, John Benacker 39 and Bertha Kuhn 23 of South Haven, Robert Hooper 24 and Hazel Burges 18 of Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohe R Truex
Hazel B Pearson
Covert
Fred Mcfarlin
Bertha Corton
Waverly
Lyle E Roberts
Lena Hamilton
Paw Paw
John Benacker
Bertha Kuhn
South Haven
Robert Hooper
Hazel Burges
Porter
Appeal verdict and damages in liquor sale case and divorces
B R Hicks against H E Wykoff ends with no action and each party pays own costs. Carrie Lockard sues Charles H Van Alstyne et al for damages from liquor sold to plaintiff’s husband, verdict for plaintiff $750. notices set for new trial and bill of exceptions. decrees granted in Ariel Kirtner versus Charles Kirtner and Henry Weber versus Amelia Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Hicks
H E Wykoff
Carrie Lockard
Charles H. van Alstyne
Ariel Kirtner
Charles Kirtner
Court Extends Session One More Week
Circuit court will adjourn at the end of next week after jurors finished work last week. This week and next will be devoted to hearing chancery and non jury cases with no sessions tomorrow and Thursday due to Judge DesVoignes attending University of Michigan commencement exercises in Ann Arbor. his son Jules Verne DesVoignes graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Judge DesVoignes
Ann Arbor
Jules Verne DesVoignes
Weds in Chicago Miss Wally Winkle and Mr Lantz
Miss Wally Winkle of South Haven and Mr Lantz of Aurora Ill. were married Sunday June 14 in St John s Lutheran Church Chicago. A reception and dinner followed at the sister s home Mrs Charles Fahning with close relatives and friends present. The couple will establish a farm home near Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fladies
Norma Rutter
Toledo
Wally Winkle
South Haven
Lantz
Aurora
Ill
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Chicago
Ride
Charles Fahning
Julius Winkle
Marie Winkle
Walter Tallon
Advertised Letters List for Weekend June 15 1908
The Derby G Root Toan M and others are listed as advertised letters for pickup at South Haven Employment Office. Names include Mrs W Winn Mrs A H Snyder Edith Misel Penny W and Mrs H Williams C E. Please say advertised when called for. GEO H MYHAN P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
G; Root
Toan M
Bbeelly
Master Frank
South Haven
Slocum
EK B
Penny
W; Misel
Edith; Nugent
H; Williams
C E
Bangor Men Criticize Local Roads After Trip Home
Wm. Broadwell and Mr. Russell of Bangor traveled here in Broadwell's car. They expressed sharp dissatisfaction with the city approach roads, praising Bangor's highway results and contrasting them with the poor conditions encountered on the way in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Broadwell
Mr. Russell
Bangor
Broadwell
Lower Peninsula
Water plant patrons must pay fee for sprinkling privilege
Notice from L A Bridges Supt informs patrons that they must come to City Hall office and pay the regular three dollar fee before sprinkling water. Any infraction will result in water shut off. Jesse McFarland is spending a couple of days in Lacota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Bridges
Jesse McFarland
Lacota
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Albert Chase
A. B.chase
Gladstone Beattie
F. E. Ekisenlohr
Probate Court
Prof
Riverside
W Hoffman
Weir
Chica
Henry Weber
Amelia Weber
Mrs. Lantz
Geo, H. Myhan, P, M
Spelman’s Cash Store
Covert, Michigan
Druggist
Tribune-Messenger
Link
Sink’s Store and Market
Covert, Mich
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