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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
1
A local Republican campaign ends at 10 pm Saturday April 7 with a close vote tally. George McMurtrie LeRoy Sanger Charles Lowe will supervise the final count as volunteers urge last minute subscriptions and cash payments to be in the sealed box before the deadline.
Firefighters were summoned Friday evening to the C. W. Smith residence at Pearl and Eleventh where an electric wire started a porch roof blaze. The front rooms and contents were destroyed by fire and water, with about $1,000 in losses covered by insurance. Geneva Smith, recovering from flu, relapsed due to the alarm and excitement.
Robert N. Voliva discovered two roosters had been substituted for two of his hens Saturday morning. He threw the roosters over the fence to prevent the owner from discovering the theft, but the two hens were not regained. The roosters still linger on his property.
Notice by FD Hunt inviting breeders to see his horses and jacks touted as among the best in years. The animals will be shown at Covington Fair Ground daily during the season beginning April 6, 1923.
Master Paul H. Snoddy, seven, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Snoddy of near Snoddy's Mills, died about 10 30 pm Monday from complications of scarlet fever. Rev R B Kern conducted private funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Snoddy cemetery Coal Creek. The community offers sympathy to the Snoddy family.
The will of Martha E. Meeker who died two weeks ago at her daughter Mrs. Glenn Minnick's Newtown home was filed for probate in Covington. The estate lists about 7000 dollars in personal property with three heirs including daughter Usual Minnick son Usual Meeker and grandson Robert Ivan Todd. Mrs. Minnick named administratrix.
Ed Cochran, about 79, of Veedersburg suffered a severe stroke Tuesday evening causing paralysis on his right side. Friends say there is little hope for significant recovery.
Martha A. Miller 71 wife of the late John Miller died at her brother in law Captain Allen’s home after a year of cancer liver suffering. She leaves brother David Hiatt and sister Mrs Caroline Meharry two daughters Mrs Minnie O’Hare and Mrs Nora Gee plus nieces nephews and grandchildren. Funeral by Rev R B Kern from the Allen home Tuesday 3 p m with Mt Hope Cemetery interment under M Board undertaker supervision.
The county board led by Chairman E. E. Small and members W. T. Mellett and Walter Marshall met in regular April session. They audited townships payments for the quarter and heard a remonstrance on the William R. Gookins road in Van Buren township, deeming the road project unfit.
The board heard Holt Mfg Co and Russell Co representatives present claims for their tractors, including the Holt Caterpillar model, plus a plan to dip gravel from the Livengood pit in Jackson township. Bids will be sought to act at the May term of Commissioners Court.
On March 29 Mrs. Tom Purdue had her birthday celebrated by daughter Mrs. Frank Campbell and others who arrived with baskets of cats and clothes baskets. Mr. Purdue was surprised and later helped welcome guests as a cafeteria style repast was served.
Rev R B Kern spoke to a full audience at Newtown hall on Wednesday evening addressing current American political issues and received a highly favorable reception. He spoke plainly about the issues as he sees them from the shoulder.
Chicago company seeks a man to manufacture and distribute Snofruit and Chemical Heat in the territory. Earnings listed at 30 to 40 daily, 300 to 50 required, fully secured. Wire or write qualifications to President Five South Wabash Room 1804 Chicago.
The Standard Oil Co broke ground Wednesday for a new oil service station in the city. Fine Boggs held the construction contract.
In Danville QL Tuesday Thurman F Shouse won the mayoral race and the Republican ticket swept the council 5 to 9. Madden carried 8 of 30 precincts with an unofficial 904 vote majority against him, a loss from his 1921 term by 4 473 votes amid claims the K K K issue and broader anti Kadets influenced the result.
Marriage licenses show Donald D. Walter age 28 and Nellie B. Newman age 18 wed by Rev. Kern in Yeddo. William Morlan age 23 of Williamsport and Leonoria Carother age 17 of Illinois married by Mayor Wert.
The Fleming will case, transferred from Warren circuit court, began Thursday and is expected to last most of four weeks. The matter concerns the sanity of the late Peter Fleming of Williamsport and the disposition by will of about 600 acres of land and nearby personal property at West Lebanon, the deceased's former home.
The Fountain Warren Ministerial Association held its regular monthly meeting in Veedersburg on Tuesday. The session was described as most interesting with a splendid program carried out and the majority of members present.
Farm home of John Board three miles south of Stone Bluff was badly damaged by a Sunday fire. The blaze started near the chimney and all the roof was destroyed. Insurance covered the loss.
A large audience gathered Tuesday night in Waynetown to hear Rev. R B Kern lecture on Americanism. The crowd expressed satisfaction with the talk and the event.
Arthur Romine of Purdue spent Easter with his parents and rushed back for work Monday morning. Mix drew a large crowd to the Lyric Tuesday night where Romance Land thrilled audiences and earned hearty applause. Next week promises similar entertainment with Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino. The Lyric remains the place for an enjoyable evening of real entertainment.
Allen Randolph won the oratorical contest at the Presbyterian church in Newtown hosted by Newtown High School students. Gerald Meeker finished second and Leah Royal third. Royal won the declamatory contest that same night with a reading titled A Few Women You Meet Every Day.
Gloria Swanson amused cast and crew during the Paramount film Beyond the Rocks at the Lyric theatre by placing garlic on a lace handkerchief used by Rodolfo Valentino. The prank drew hearty laughter as Valentino sniffed the scent during a tavern scene.
Julia infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Rex Claycool of Mellott died Monday morning about 7. Clifford Crumley undertaker took charge. Due to the mother's condition no local funeral service was held and burial was in the Baptist cemetery west of Newtown Monday afternoon. The parents are survived by two brothers. Hillsboro Times.
William McCreary aged about 73 years died at his son in law Oscar Winters home southeast of Gessie Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Funeral services were held from the Winters home at 10 a m Thursday with interment in Hicks cemetery near Perrysville under the direction of undertaker M Board.
William Derringer of Johnson Oil Co closed a deal last week to buy the Hogg property at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets and will move in soon. Mont L. Crain purchased the Murphy property where Derringer lived and will occupy it after remodeling is finished.
Freeman Galloway conducted business in Covington on Tuesday, engaging in routine financial or commercial activity as recorded in local business notices. The brief item notes the location and timing of the transaction without additional details.
The local bowling tournament at the city alleys draws attention with strong doubles and singles results. Standings show teams such as DeHaven-Lykins Cullett-Stevens Walsh-Goldings and Danville Covington leading, with totals around 1,087 to 1,033 and 8,1756 across events. Tonight the Danville Hupmobiles and Covington No. 3 roll, with Leseure No. 1 and Covington No. 1 machines scheduled for Friday night bowls.
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