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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
4
Gordon Cranmore, 17, was arrested early Friday by Marshall Trobaugh and night watchman C. H. Schenep for forging checks. The fraud spanned several weeks with amounts from ten to thirty five dollars, centered in Vredersbure and nearby towns. he claimed guilt when questioned and was jailed in Covington after custody.
The Boord family hosts its annual reunion at Portland Arch on Thursday August 28. All members and friends are urged to attend and govern themselves accordingly.
Mrs Susan Wright aged mother of Charles B Wright died at the family home south of Tree Springs north of Perryville Sunday afternoon at 5 20 in poor health recently after a stroke of paralysis. Survived by two sons Charles B Wright chief of police of Danville Illinois and Leland who lived with her. Funeral services conducted at the home by M Board funeral director with interment in Lower Mound cemetery at Grange Corner.
William A Williams age 85 formerly in mining died at his Perrysville home Sunday of infirmities of age. Born in Wales in 1838 he came to this country many years ago. He is survived by his widow three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the home and interment followed in the U B cemetery at West Liberty.
A large Sunday crowd gathered at Lodi Park and Pool for ideal weather and program. Notable Covington attendees included W. W. Layton and family, Oscar Kerr and wife, C. L. Robb and wife, Mrs. Martha Lacy, and many others such as D. T. Dryden, T. A. Clifton, J. W. McMahon family, and B. Hesler family among listed attendees.
The Fountain County Council in special session authorized payments for three river bridge spans at Attica and two Coal Creek spans on Coffing and Black roads totaling 17 277 00 to Winamac Construction Company. It also approved 3030 00 for a new Concrete bridge over Big Shawnee in Richland Township after rejecting higher bids and 234 50 for Fred Jasperson injury expenses per the State Industrial Board order.
City Treasurer Morris Blout found the safe open after midnight Friday. $98.24 remained in the vault. no items reported missing. Police suspect professional burglars entered via the partition to the city jail and fled after failing to seize valuables.
Due to Rev. R. B. Kern being away on a two week lecture tour there will be no services at the Methodist church next Sunday. Morning services will be held at the Christian and Baptist churches. An evening union service at the Baptist church will feature Rev. O. W. McGaughey delivering the sermon.
O. M. Gardner offers several small farms for sale on easy terms or in trade for city property.
A lightning strike Thursday evening destroyed a large stock barn on the David McElwee farm three miles southwest of here. The upper hay started flames, a bull was killed, two cows were knocked down but driven away, and about 300 bushels of corn burned. Adjoining buildings were saved. loss estimated in the hundreds with partial insurance. Mr and Mrs McElwee were home and did not feel the shock.
The county clerk records several marriage licenses issued since the last report. Names include John Brant and Mary K High both of Danville HL, George W Brooks and Helen R Martin of Danville Tl, Michael G Smith and Ester L Karst of Williamsport, and others from Covington Danville Hillsboro Stone Bluff Waynetown Veedersburg.
Tidal Lodge K of P marked the fiftieth founding anniversary with a Rogers Park gathering attended by members and friends from nearby lodges. Morning games and a social hour led to a noon dinner, followed by a program of music readings and local history. A state officer delivered the keynote speech.
A Lincoln owned by D. C. Rounds of Los Angeles California skidded in gravel Friday night at the sharp turn east of the covered bridge near Rob Roy. Mrs. Rounds and Mrs. Doubleday suffered injuries, others bruised, chauffeur unharmed. Damages included a broken wheel. all were taken to Attica for medical aid.
The County Board of Review met in special session and unanimously rejected the State Board’s order for a 39 to 25 percent automobile tax raise. Household goods and certain livestock classes remained unchanged in assessments as returned to the State Tax Board. Auditor McMurtrie moved the motion, seconded by Treasurer H I Starnes.
Steve Wade faced a hearing before Mayor Rice after driving while intoxicated and hitting Clayton Dunkel’s car on North Perry Street in Attica. Wade pled guilty, receiving a $12.05 fine and a ten day jail sentence from Chief Cheak.
The Tri Kappa sorority benefit at Rogers Park raised 42 dollars from a 75 dollar program cost. The article notes that poor Covington school children would go hungry or receive thinner milk without more funds, though the dance was well arranged by a Danville orchestra.
Mrs W W Bailey and son Warren Worth Bailey Jr and Mrs Kate Nixon and daughter Harriet traveled from Johnstown Virginia and Los Angeles California to Covington to visit Coffing kin. A Sunday picnic at Portland Arch gathered many relatives including Glover Crane Duncan Boyd and Coffing families from Indiana Lafayette Terre Haute Attica and Washington DC.
Public health nurse Miss Ethel Greathouse has left for Switzerland county and will take a new field after September 1. She received a good offer from the Wisconsin State Board of Health but will likely remain in Indiana, where several offers await. Her many friends in Fountain County regret her departure.
Williamsport School Board sets opening day for September 10 reversing the usual schedule. Miss Ella Sutton resigns after a fall injury and Miss Madaline Cater is chosen as her replacement. Milt Keister holds the coal contract for the year at five dollars per ton.
The Church of Christ schedules a Basket Meeting at the Fair Grounds on August 12. Worship at 10 30 a m in the chapel, then noon arrival for dinner and a general converse meeting inviting all pious men to speak for the King. The Covington community is urged to attend.
Flags across the city and on the Court House tower have flown at half mast since Friday morning as residents express respect and love for the late president.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Royal and their little daughter and Mrs Frank Royal of near Stone Bluff were visitors here Monday.
The circuit court of Fountain County Indiana has appointed Lydia Mae Ahring as administratrix of the estate of Eliott B. Ahring, late of Fountain County deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Attorneys Wallace and McGaughey represent the administratrix.
Mrs Mahala Burns of Savan Missouri relates a familiar experience with Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She credits the medicine with curing flux and later attacks, and says she has recommended it to dozens of people as a quick positive cure for bowel troubles.
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