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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
7
Editor R Republican notes that James Slim states he is a candidate for Mayor before the forthcoming Democratic city convention, seeking the party nomination subject to the convention’s will. He signs as James Slim.
The text argues Fountain County must soon provide a suitable institution for orphans, the feeble minded, epileptics, and the incurably insane as state facilities are overcrowded. It calls for study and action by the community to relieve the burden.
A townwide appeal urges all classes to back weekly summer band concerts. Citizens, businesses, and private donors are asked to sustain the event through Aug. 21 to keep music accessible and attract visitors from sister towns.
George Galloway appeared Monday to oversee ongoing interests and manage associated responsibilities. The event highlighted his active role in coordinating efforts and ensuring continued focus on key issues.
James Merryman transacted business in Chicago this week. Springfield guest Miss Roy visits Mrs. Dick Merryman. J Loeb promotes wool waists and skirts. A E Stephens of Danville checks real estate in the city. Judge Scnoonover and wife attend Newtown fair. Uncle George Houtz of Shawnee notes bountiful potatoes. Dr Eva Kennedy of Camden visits parents over Sunday. John Purfeest and wife vacationing here then return to Robison Illinois. Zeph Fulton in town in poor health since injury. Bryan delivers Aug 20 Chautauqua talk at Attica. J W Plaster and wife from Danville stay with Mrs Peter Schma. Christian church ladies host fair at Rink Opera House. Contractor Charles Brown works on schoolhouse for September opening. Mrs T M Rinn worse, little improvement. Mrs D T Hedges returns from Bay View Assembly as church delegate. program praised. Wm Scholl and wife with Mrs H M School and children of Bremen visit Rev Palmer. depart for East Chicago. Postmaster Boyd drives John Wingate and wife to Veedersburg. Forest Livengood chauffeurs. Clover Leaf train home. They enjoy Covington friends.
A fire alarm Saturday reported a blaze at Homer Sewell's residence caused by a gasoline stove. Fire companies responded quickly and had the fire under control before arrival, causing only slight damage.
R W Kile and wife from Danville Illinois attended the 63rd reunion in Covington. Mr Kile married Aunt Lizzie Latourette-Crain and visited wife's old friends. He served in the 102 Illinois during the Civil War and is now 84 years old.
The Indiana Electric Light Association held its first annual meeting at French Lick Springs on Wednesday and Thursday. H C Yount of this city is Vice President and Clyde E Layton of Kokomo serves on the Finance committee. Mr Yount traveled Monday and will stay at the Springs for the week.
Miss Ruby Young leaves Tuesday for a two week visit to McLean and Saybrook Illinois to stay with grandparents and relatives.
A three man robbery on the river bridge was reported Wednesday night but an investigation Thursday morning could not verify the claim. Lewis Grady and wife returned from Texas earlier this week and plan to settle here. Miss Oral Claypool, staying with her uncle M. M. Young, began her trip home to Bethany Missouri Tuesday night.
A large ten passenger hack from Danville passed through Monday morning on its journey to Attica to operate between the city and Chautauqua grounds. All roads lead to Covington.
Two weeks ahead of the Crawfordsville fair this year all entries were begun. A strong race program and stock exhibition are planned at the Montgomery County fair next week. Found at Mt Carriel church on August 18 a lap robe and horse blanket. The owner may claim by calling Philip Grubbs, proving property and paying this notice.
Judge Baker grants a rehearing in the Elwood Indiana injunction case against striking tin plate workers. A second application will seek an injunction due to wives and sisters of strikers harassing workers returning home. Mill management cites sleep disruption and riotous conduct as reasons for action. Local police deemed inadequate to curb agitation.
Joseph P. Cavanaugh of Champaign Illinois married Miss Mary Cardiff in a Catholic ceremony at a local church Wednesday morning at 8 30 o clock. Out of town guests included J W Wiseman and wife Danville Sr Mr and Mrs Chas Underwood Danville Ind and Ed Cavanaugh Champaign. The couple left for a honeymoon in Atlantic City then plan to reside in Champaign by October 1st.
Beverly Massachusetts August 18 announces census supervisors for Indiana and Illinois. The list names supervisors by district for both states. President Taft warns in a letter to Secretary Nagel that any census worker who engages in politics will be dismissed.
The weekly notice lists names Mrs Movin Gucks Oakie Dorsette Mr Charles Cartright Homer Martin with instruction to say advertised when calling. F W Boyd P M signs the notice.
An estimate of Fountain county expenses for 1910 totaling 86,748.80 has been filed with county auditor W. B. Gray. The county council will consider appropriation at its September 7 meeting. Also notes visits by Pat Casey and Ena Heath, with Irvin and Warren Yeagy visiting from Colorado.
Colorado Springs August 18 a wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande near Husted left eleven dead and about forty injured as two trains collided on a sharp curve. Officials blame the crew for a misread switch while relief trains and hospitals aided survivors.
Spokane Washington Aug 18 proceedings closed with officers elected Pueblo Colorado as next meeting site resolutions praising Pinchot and Newell in forestry and reclamation bureaus a 10 000 000 irrigation fund request from Congress and commendation of the Mississippi deep waterways Fowler B A Phoenix Arizona elected president Hooker Arthur Spokane secretary
The 5000 strong crowd in the stock district gathered Sunday afternoon as Mayor Foitier urged strikers to resume duties and submit grievances to arbitration. After lengthy talks the men accepted the plan and returned to work today.
Edward Ewaldt, a farm bank employee and former Holy Sepulchre cemetery worker, was arrested at his brother’s North Rose home in connection with the murder of Anna Schumacher who was attacked Saturday while visiting the cemetery to decorate graves. Ewaldt bears scratches on his face.
Petoskey Michigan August 18 Governor Marshall of Indiana flatly denied a report that he would meet Governors Johnson Minnesota and Harmon Ohio here to discuss national politics saying there is no foundation for the rumor.
A band of armed peasants entered Canea Crete and occupied the fortress to block the removal of Greek flags under the powers command. The incident underscores local resistance to the foreign authorities enforcing symbol removal.
Transactions filed for record by O S Douglass abstractor show multiple transfers in Attica Veedersburg and Covington with prices listed I A Co to Walter E Winn lot 115 Prospect Park add 200 Attica L I Co to Gilbert McDonald lot 114 R P add Attica Attica L I Co to H D Purviance lot 200 R P add Attica 200 Attica L I Co to Anton Schmidt lot 45 Prospect and R P add 600 Josephine Fugazzi and husband to OM Johnson lot 84 McDS Co add 2000 Mary J Purviance and husband to Jessie Coen lot 201 R P ada Attica Jessie Coen to H D Purviance lot 201 R P add Attica 1 P A Cecil and husband to Grant W Ward and wife lot 259 K Ist add Veedersburg 00 J A Cope and wife to Wm H Cates and wife lots 16 21 22 36 37 38 39 S add Kingman M F Nixon and husband to T H Booe qr block 600 p Veedersburg 1000 Anna Johnson and husband to Lafayette Atkinson 40 acres Fulton 4000 Kate Hardesty and husband to Absalom KK Miller lots 115 116 W add Covington 1225 J W Gooking and wife to M W Snoddy 50 acres Fulton 11000 DeWitts little early risers the pleasant safe safe easy little liver pills sold by Rogers and Cade.
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