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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1923
Page
1
Miss Hazel Williams, 16, was pulled from a buggy two miles southeast of Hillsboro by two men who cut her hair and dragged her into the woods. The assault occurred after a Nazarene church outing. authorities searched without results and no trace of the assailants was found.
Report describes a girl carried toward woods with a hand over her mouth and a razor cut hair short. Parents and friends are at a loss to explain the deed while Hillsboro residents grow unsettled and public opinion divides on possible developments.
The Coleman family held their annual reunion at Tree Spring west of the city last Sunday with a large crowd. Fred Coleman was elected president, Jack Bogart vice president, and Zella Coleman secretary.
Notice to the public states Dr J P Martin will take charge of Dr E J Martin's office during the latter's absence. This official notice designates temporary supervision and access to patient records during the period.
Philip Keller, a Spanish American War veteran, found a valuable pearl while musseling in the Wabash River near this point last week and recently sold it for three hundred dollars. He spends much time fishing hunting and musseling, selling many shells, and his good fortune is expected to bring him much benefit in the days ahead.
The I by I Fair in Danville NL opens Sunday August 26 with the Royal Scotch Highlanders Band and the Pathe film The Passion Play. On Monday a one day rodeo features break busting steer roping bulldogging buffalo roping and trick riding with world champions. Horse racing begins Tuesday and auto races slated.
A fragmented report describes a remodeling accident at 400 Cascs West Street involving Koebler and Larke with injuries to a man nicknamed Adly Skinned. The crew avoided more harm as the incident was contained with no severe damage, though one man suffered facial cuts.
Seane ly Aaron 19 Barney 16 Ona 4 mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Funeral services were held from the Christian Church at 2 p m Monday conducted by Rev O W McGaughey with interment in Upper Mound cemetery under Kerr & Sons. Floral tributes included two red Fiery Crosses. Mrs Cox was a home woman always ready to give up for her children and family.
Mrs Eliza Scott died at 6 am at her Attaca home aged 79 after ill health. Survived by sons Bert Scott of Carmichael Gravel and Warren Scott of Attica. husband Nathan Scott died two months earlier. Funeral services were held at 3 30 PM Wednesday from the family home.
Miss Lizzie Glasson known as Aunt Lizzie age 88 of Wallace died Friday at Union hospital in Terre Haute after a fall that broke her hip she resided alone near Wallace last of her family daughter of Mason and Mrs Glasson pioneers funeral services were held Sunday August 12.
Calvin B. Herod aged 68 killed himself today in Columbia park by drinking poison. Despondency from ill health listed as cause. Survived by widow, three sons and sister Mrs Nan Evans of Indianapolis.
The Covington Chamber of Commerce urged the State Highway Commission to pave the Dixey Route 33, citing traffic counts of over 2,000 vehicles daily and a Sunday two hour total of 562. A large Right Turn sign near Ray Geiger’s residence marks efforts to reduce the Death Curve crossing and enhance road safety.
The project begins on the Foster crossing with a reinforced concrete bridge, raised and widened to remove a dangerous spot. Bids are sought for repainting the Wabash River bridge locally, aiming to finish before winter. The Highway Commission will decide which gravel roads are uneconomical to maintain and push paving for routes like State Road No. 33, noting higher traffic and upkeep costs. Mr and Mrs Fred Griffith visited Indianapolis and Clayton, Indiana, last week.
Mary Miles Minter stars in Drums of Fate presented at the Lyric Theatre this Saturday. Spectators can expect a period drama with Minter in the lead role and local publicity highlighting the premiere show.
Charles Munns and Elizabeth Lloyd Ellis were married at Union Church in a Sunday ceremony with both families present. The couple from Grimes and Indianapolis attended the ceremony and joined the Union School Association annual reunion afterward. Virginia and Von Faust accompanied their parents home to Indianapolis.
Miss Daisy Reath aged 32, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Reath of Kingman, died at home Friday morning from heart trouble after seven weeks of illness. She is survived by her parents and one sister Mrs Walter Robinson. Funeral services were held Sunday.
The 17th Annual Dice family reunion will be held Sunday August 26 at the Covington Fair Grounds in this city.
Two Danville men in a Ford Sedan on the Dixie Highway detour for Foster bridge out near Chezem corner fall victim to a wreck. One, believed to be Herbert Mills, is fatally injured or dead. the other man’s name is not known. They had rented the car in Danville and were returning home when the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Farmers threshing in the district. Carl Keller visited the dentist Wednesday. Walter Snoday and family in Cates Sunday. Rev Briles held the year’s last service Sunday night. Harry Snoddy and family in Covington. Sam Snoddy and family attended the Coleman reunion. Carl Kellers entertained Mr and Mrs Sadawasser at dinner Sunday. Mrs Ben Harmon visiting her parents returned home Sunday. Mrs Ida Davis and daughter Helen spent Tuesday with Isaac Richardson. Miss Wanda McCann visiting Carl Keller returned home Wednesday. Dr Winslow and daughter of Danville were Sunday callers at Sam Snoddy's. Wm Young and Mr Friar were Sunday morning callers at Manford Richardson’s. Floyd Richardson and family guests at Covington. Mrs J M Davis hosted Son Levan, wife and daughter Janet of Indianapolis and Mrs Wiler Ludley and Genaveve Davis of Kinzman. Manford Richardson’s entertained Loren Jones, Frank Holland and families, Mrs Fannie Suiters, Albert Suiters and Wayne, and Mrs Ben Harmon’s three sons and daughter from Villa Grove. Mrs Ida Walters near Cates had barn struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon. barn burned, two horses perished in the fire.
The Fountain county teacher's institute will run August 27 to 31 in this city. Superintendent Waldrip prepared an engaging program and all county teachers are expected to attend. G. P. Randle of Danville Illinois and Lena Kelly of Danville supervise the event with local participants on the program.
The phrase recounts a birthday last week for J Frank MacDermond Jr. with office staff and wives helping him blow out thirty one candles on a cake. The writer notes the number thirty one and hopes for future multiples in his favor.
State Road 33 the Dixie Highway will close for weeks at the Foster bridge for widening and rebuilding. Westbound traffic detours north and west at Romine corner while eastbound traffic detours south at Brewer corner back to the Highway at Romine corner. The spot has been very dangerous.
James Gookins of Veedersburg died Thursday morning after a period of poor health. Funeral arrangements had not been announced as the edition went to press.
A large crowd attended the Old Settlers gathering at Yeddo in this county last Thursday. Col A G Madden served as master of ceremonies as contests, music, and a big basket dinner filled the day. Prizes went to the oldest man and woman, the longest married couple, the farthest traveler, and the best looking babies. Old officers were reelected and assignments kept, marking a successful reunion.
The Harmony Four Colored Quartette from Danville Illinois performs at Lodi Park on Sunday afternoon August 26 as one of the season’s noted quartets. Local residents are urged to attend.
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