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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
Liwger W. N. White and J. E. are announced as acting judges for the First National Link proceedings. John LaTourrette of eTpe Citizens Bank is also listed in the judging lineup.
Residents read of a local subscription drive competing for car prizes, with details on how votes and subscriptions affect standings. The piece notes campaign districts, judge involvement, and upcoming closeofpolls while highlighting schools, local teams, and community figures in Covington and nearby towns.
Mrs Ethel Hodge Hegg attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid on a crowded Covington street near Goodman store. The bottle was knocked away by her husband and the vapors narrowly missed bystanders. She was treated by doctors and sent home, with reports she has been in poor health and stressed by worry. The piece also rails against political rings, arguing they harm the people.
MW M Young of McLean Illinois died from injuries after a heavy weight struck him as workmen placed elevator machinery in the Starnell Sperce building. Born August 12, he was married to Mary Ewiig May 21. Survived by three children A Young of Springfield IL M Young east of town and Mrs Lee Stubbiefield, plus a stepson Elmer Ewiig thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Local residents remember him as a farmer and Republican.
Col. A. Madden of Categ and Lew Shank former Indianapolis mayor will judge horses at the Clinton county fair in Frankfort from August 17 to 20. Owners are assured of fair treatment and expert judging.
Grover Robinson son of Frank Isb inson of Fountain was brought to the county seat by Sheriff Wertz and arraigned before Justice Osborn on an affidavit by a deputy game warden charging him with dynamiting fish in the Wabash river. He offered to plead guilty but the justice lacked jurisdiction to impose the ring as required by law, so he was held on a 600 bond for court. He faces a fine of not less than 25 dollars. He posted bail. H E Blue of West Lebston attended in the city Thursday.
The llb church at Stone Bluff was re-dedicated last Sunday after remodeling and open for services. A five day program ran from Aug 4 with a different preacher each evening ending with Bishop H H Fout's dedicatory sermon. Choirs, dinner, and generous offerings marked the event. Ella Yeagy married O E Chandier in Indianapolis on Aug 5, after which they will reside in Greesfield Indiana.
The Board family reunion will be at the Covington fair around Thursday Aug 24 with a noon dinner and a cheerful afternoon. Wilkinson reunion follows next Sunday at Munr's Grove near Waynetown with Earl Wilkinson as president and Decatur Wilkinson as vice president. Dice family reunion planned for Veedersburg Park on Sunday Aug 29, noted as one of the area’s largest gatherings.
The program lists Master of Ceremonies Fred S Purnell and invocation by L W Bannon with welcomes by W E Livengood. Includes opening exercises, talks, noon and 1 30 pm sessions, annual address by C W Fairbanks and Mrs Hyde of Chicago, with old time singing by W S Ephlin and Indiana State Song by the Bakers.
The Annual Old Settlers gathering at Smith Grove near Yeddo is set for Thursday August 1 to mark its 27th anniversary. Notables on the program include Hon. Charles Warren Fairbanks former vice president and Lew Shank with speeches by V F E Livengood Arthur Robinson and Mrs Hyde of Chicago. The event emphasizes fellowship history and a homecoming picnic with fried chicken smoked ham and fresh bread.
Joseph Weel of Wallace was injured Thursday evening when stepping from a car driven by Jacob Fine. He slipped on the pavement tearing muscles and ligaments in his hip after the auto returned from Yeddo. Weel is a leading local figure and father of Dr. Charles C. Wert.
The 63rd Regiment Indiana Volunteer annual reunion set for Covington on Thursday August 24. Hon. L. O. Marshall of Veedersburg will deliver the address.
John William Swabb a former Covington resident died at his Granville home on a Wednesday no cause listed He was born February 15 1865 and buried in Granville where he was born confirming his death and burial details of a local figure
William McMahon son of the late Patrick McMahon and Miss Marie Dick were joined in wedlock Thursday by Asa Osborn. The bride is daughter of Charles Dickens a carpenter from Danville who recently moved to this city. Friends wish the couple all the marriage bills attainable.
The Asa Osborn court held a Tuesday session for an assault incident from Coal Creek. Raby and Dave Abernathy were arrested on assault and battery, pleaded guilty, and were fined one dollar plus costs, which they paid.
George Diffenderfer owns the Old Cider Mill bought from the late James L. Allen during the Civil War era. He has produced hundreds of gallons of cider there and expects a busy season ahead. Diffenderfer paid 350 for the mill over fifty years ago. it remains in good condition and yields high quality cider.
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