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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
A Fountain county gathering drew distinguished guests including Warren Fairbanks and Hon. W. E Novington. Speakers praised reunions and patriotism, with musical selections by local groups. The event featured refreshments, a banquet, and recognition of longtime residents and local officials.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a comic scene of immersion and misadventure. The narrator and two boys on a Baptist campday debate salvation by immersion while a cat endures a bungled attempt. A mix of homely anecdotes and village humor follows with hints of a future inquiry into a curious “guimpe” mystery.
Indiana state senator Arthur Robinson, a Republican floor leader, visited Covington for several hours on his bid for the U S Senate nomination. The young self made lawyer and politician, noted for his independent stance, attended the Old Settler's Meeting at Yeddo and drew favorable replies from local men. The editor notes his Ada Ohio education and contrasts his career with others tied to party pressure.
Covington has become a major horse center second only to Danville as farmers and horse owners in five counties sell thousands of animals for export to Europe. Buyers like McMahon and Shepherd report over a thousand horses purchased since the war began. Horses are shipped rapidly as European demand grows, with battlefield life averaging 3 to 10 days.
Enoch Robbins aged 74 died Monday after internal injuries from an incident while separating a cow and calf Sunday evening. A respected county citizen, he supported temperance, church, and Republican causes, with a life history rooted in Randolph County, North Carolina, and Fountain County, Indiana. He married Mary E. Cates in 1868 and left nine children, several of whom survive, along with siblings Wesley and Frank.
The 20 piece Soldiers' Home band of Danville directed by J Leslie Spence performed at a Wednesday concert drawing a large crowd. The band will provide music for the Covington fair September 7 to 10.
The Covington club has withdrawn from scheduled action as of the Fountain setting. Williamsport is slated to play Saturday, with arrangements pending and details to follow.
County School Superintendent M. F. Livengood plans a teachers institute starting Monday. Instructors include O. L. Reid of Louisville Kentucky and D. T. Powers of Louisiana University Baton Rouge. H. G. Brown Lebanon superintendent will speak on agriculture. County trustees attend Wednesday for business and to meet teachers.
Thieves broke into the homes of M. C. Grady and Dan Hutchins in Hillsboro Sunday night taking money. From Grady's trousers they stole 3 dollars and two cigars while 7 dollars vanished from Hutchins.
The Mayer estate receives a second coat of battle ship gray paint with white trimming on the northeast corner of the square. Neighbors note the improvement to the prominent corner.
Walter Shelley, son of Henry Shelley and wife of Hillsboro, was tinkering with a pocket revolver Sunday when it discharged. The bullet burned his shirt near the heart and pierced the little finger of his left hand.
The text references wet weather boosting milk output at East End Grocery and Cream Station and reflects on Fountain County's social changes within recent memory. Mentions include Freo McCassin as a farmer and a teachers institute inviting visitors to listen, with casual observations on fashion, crowds, and frugality amid a rainy day.
Fountain County farmers anticipate one of the largest apple crops in history aided by Purdue horticultural efforts. Officials note a July crop forecast of 7,688,600 bushels for Indiana with fire blight threatening damage and possible market overhangs before the November 18 Indiana apple show in Indianapolis.
The paper documents a large enrollment effort to add new subscribers with careful name and address entry and correct subscription dating. It advises noting the month and year after a name to verify payment up to the stated date and requests reporting mistakes promptly to fix them.
Manford Livengood Dr C C Wert N B Cardiff and A T Livengood returned Tuesday morning from French Lick where they joined the county attorney in a car to view the Uniform Bank encampment crowds at Tom Taggart’s hotel. Brigadier General William B Gray led the Indiana battalion and hosted delegations from Illinois and Kentucky. The Indianapolis News notes Elizabeth Gray as a camp favorite. Mrs Gray and Mrs Leroy Sanders attended. Colonel Leroy Sanders and Colonel Dietrich Wallace of Veedersburg were also mentioned. A lightning strike splintered a large hickory near Gray’s tent Monday but caused no injuries.
A delightful gathering of old time friends was held at the home of M. L. Stanton and wife Saturday. Judge Ferguson and family of Wichita Kan. David Ferguson and wife, Mesdames Scott Hugel and C. N. Harter attended. After dinner guests shared reminiscences of days gone by, much to everyone's pleasure.
Burglars disturbed Sunday morning at Ed Foster of Aylseworth and Jerry Hall of Stone Bluff. Objects missing include a watch, $22 from Foster and $2.50 from Hall. The report notes a break in along the C I I route with a kitchen table disturbance and a newly tanned fruit touch.
The Covington Republican and The Newtown Enterprise report a grand prize Maxwell car won by Mrs Louise Goben of near Foster. Second prizes diamond rings awarded to Frank H Little and Fern C Dodge. $50 merchandise orders to Berenice Livengood and Elizabeth Boggs. All chose cash value.
In Attica Sunday J W Harrison of the National Car Coupler Co said preparations continue for educational work for a new constitution. Fountain county backed the movement last fall, with The Citizen publication in Wayne county aiding the effort. Voters may again produce a larger majority.
Fragmentary notice lists Jafian Mrs J M Wilkey and daughter Mrs C W Dice with two children and Rev and Mrs E W Strecker. John Edward and Bruce Moore with their mother. Returned to Gay soon.
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