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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
4
One year contracts priced at 8 cents per inch. Six months to under one year rate 9 cents per inch. Contracts under six months 16 cents per inch. Metabase electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate for one insertion 5 cents per line, two or more insertions 5 cents per line for each insertion.
Fountain County shows a population drop of 1,007 over the past decade and the state notes similar losses in many counties. The piece comments on political implications and Democratic leaning as population declines continue.
Indianapolis Sun reports the official tally from a Democratic banquet shows Governor Marshall ahead, while Governor Wilson is second and Governor Bar man has no basis to contest the result.
The text claims Uncle Stokes Jackson sold out all jobs as Sargent at Arms of the National House 2 to secure the post. It asserts Indiana’s support ends after his son and son-in-law are provided for.
A late legislature act study shows Lincoln's Metroriag Day removed from holidays to cut holidays for certain interests. The measure passed in the closing session amid other rushed laws and is largely covered by surrounding items.
Auditor Gray prints annual statement to show county debt free while recent temporary loans indicate otherwise. About $400 spent to publish in Covington Friends and Attica Press, with $100 more planned. County Council authorized a large loan despite claims of misrepresentation. Officials urged to be honest about current conditions.
A fire ripped through a barn in northeast Veedersburg on Saturday night burning the structure and leaving the building a total loss. Inside was an expensive hearse owned by John Leonard, which was so badly damaged it was nearly worthless.
Ora Ensminger, once a resident of a city described in the OCR, died Saturday in Montgomery county poor asylum where he had been an inmate for over a year. His father served as a county school examiner before the office existed. Ora taught for several years. Horace Ensminer, an uncle, was a well known marshal at Crawfordsville. Other family members are noted in various fields.
A man who misses his train urges a new law requiring public clocks in public places to be licensed by authorities. The owner would post a heavy forfeiture guarantee to keep time accurately, with public inspectors regularly ensuring accuracy and penalties enforced for failures.
Six year old Eunice in Yuma overhears a neighbor's death and asks if tuberculosis is very bad and if the deceased would have died if not for an Indiana one boriontess. Her brother answers briefly then she continues pondering the fate of the lady.
Merbert, a boy of small age, provokes his father with a playful trick. The father tells him to look out the window to see the light parade. The boy distracts him again with a new lure, shouting there is an elephant in the parade.
The Tricentenary Anniversary of the King James Version will be observed at morning worship at First Presbyterian Church led by H K Fox Ph D minister. Sabbath observance emphasized with Bible School at 10 oclock, C E Society at 6 30, mid week service Thursday at 7 70, choir rehearsal Saturday 7 pm. Rugs for sale at Boords.
A group of Covington Methodist Sunday School youths formed a baseball team in the church class room on Wednesday evening with Rev. Dougherty named manager The organization will be completed next Saturday at 2 00 leaving room at the fair ground for practice Players must be Sunday School members and several candidates are listed including Lyle Hegg Geo Coffing Challen Remster and Cooper Clifton with more to join Others named include Roy Goff Glen Twiddy Vaun Flora Elwood Twiddy Harold Wilkey Frank Little Loyd Twiddy Ray Sailor Burl Haines and Harold Remster
A limestone wall in the Basses Alpes releases a fountain from the Coulomp river, producing about 300 gallons per second even in drought. The water forms a southern river with a descent of around 100 feet, likely traveling through underground channels at least a mile long.
A social note laments the burden of ironing and laundry for women and laments the need to endure hard work or trust others with delicate linens. It hints at a solution for those who wish to avoid the toil while keeping laundering standards.
An advertisement touts Asbestos Sad Irons with a detachable hood to keep heat from the handle reducing effort. It claims heat retention and a perfectly ground bottom, plus a secure lock and clean top and sides. The pitch urges upgrading old irons for a dollar or two to enjoy the “Ash 8.08 way.”
Ed Diffenderter, Covington real estate dealer, joins Jacob Yerkes and Col Anson G Madden to inaugurate a monthly Combination Sale in Covington. Local businessmen urged to boost the event to draw crowds. First Big Combination Sale planned for an upcoming date.
Paris society revels in several new dances like the tango an adapted Argentine dance similar to the mattchiche the feria a Spanish based yet French creation the kenne built on a Canadian step and a Spanish polonaise reported by the London Daily Mail, signaling fashionable movements abroad.
A patient complains as a dentist pulls a tooth. The dentist claims he can pull teeth without pain but adds he does not yank hard enough to make them come out, resulting in a bleeding, dropped tooth.
A public sale announced for Saturday May 13 will feature a prize package with a 5 percent commission on all articles except live stock. The event will be held at the Yerkes Livery Barn on the southwest corner of the square. Inquiries to Jacob Yerkes, See. Phone 54.
Non residents Ira L Bonebrake executor of Charlotte Mules estate petitions Fountain County Circuit Court to sell real estate to pay debts and administration costs. Hearing set at Covington courthouse May 4, 1911. Clerk Leroy Sanders issues notice March 24, 1911.
By order of the Fountain County court a sale advertises rents and profits for up to seven years of Lots 141 and 142 in Colemans Second Addition Covington plus buildings. If insufficient, the fee simple title or enough to discharge costs will be sold at the courthouse in Covington on April 22 between 10 am and 4 pm. Sheriff Robert H. Kerr. March 29, 1911.
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