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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
1
News confirms President Harding died August 2 at a San Francisco hotel from a brain rupture likely tied to illness and strain. He had been recovering from illness on a train journey to Washington with state and national leaders preparing for funeral arrangements in Marion Ohio.
Ella C. Pierce 73 died Tuesday night at her brother Samuel Clark and sister Carrie Derrick home east of Newtown Indiana. Born near Waveland January 27 1850 she was married to Andrew B. Pierce who died in 1901. Funeral at M E Church Wingate followed by burial in Newtown cemetery.
Wesley Hutts died at the county infirmary Sunday night at about 48. He formerly lived on a farm near Yeddo. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Rodgers of Hillsboro and a son Clyde Hutts of Veedersburg, plus three brothers Charles Hutts of Charleston Indiana John Hutts of Yeddo and Clee Hutts of Hillsboro and two sisters Mrs Nellie Bradford of Veedersburg and Mrs Ada Miller of Kingman.
Gene Bodine the county clerk issued a marriage license on a Thursday night to Charles B. Munns and Edna Ellis. Edna’s son Lloyd Eston Ellis asked for a license for his own marriage but the clerk paused when Margaret Voltz appeared as a potential second bride. The couples wed at Rev. J. B. Johnson's home and plans were announced for future residence.
Covington issues a city proclamation calling for business closures and a one hour pause from 3:00 to 4:00 P M on Friday August 10 1923 to honor President Warren G Harding and observe his burial day. Acting Mayor W H Likins signs.
A brief memorial service for the late President Warren G. Harding is set in the court room at 3 15 P M Friday August 10. This message comes from the COMMITTEE inviting attendance and participation.
Chester Budd of Budd and Twiddy Tire and Battery Shop marries Hazel L Daily daughter of Talbert S Daily in Jeffersonville. The couple will settle in the Fergerson property on South Fifth street as they prepare their new home. Our community extends best wishes.
Mr I T Sellers and wife left Wednesday overland for Marion Ohio to attend the funeral services of the late President Harding. They expect to return Tuesday.
John B. Walbridge 72 a Hoopeston Illinois attorney died in a Veedersburg Indiana train collision while returning from an eastern visit. His wife Mrs. Walbridge was slightly injured and treated locally. The auto was struck at the Dixie highway crossing by a Clover Leaf train at 9 20 Sunday morning. The couple had traveled about eight hundred miles in two days en route to Hoopeston for Sunday dinner.
The Fountain County Bar Association held a special session to consider whether the week of September 16 should focus on the U S Constitution as part of a nationwide effort. A resolution stated the association will not condemn or commend any organization. The meeting adjourned to 8:00 P M August 16 for next year’s officer elections.
The item lists Officer 666 with Tom Moore appearing at the Lyric on Thursday night. Information focuses on a performance event and the featured artists for the evening.
Vice-President Calvin Coolidge ascended to the presidency at 2 A.M. Eastern time on August 3, 1923, after learning of Harding’s death. The article recounts historical successions and details Coolidge’s early career from Northampton, Massachusetts to the U.S. Senate, governor, and vice presidency, highlighting his restrained leadership and eventual alignment with national affairs.
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