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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
County commissioners propose 16 voting machines for mountain county with 750 dollars per unit and a five percent deferred payment plan. The scheme promises annual election savings and faster results, cutting precincts from 31 to 16, but council members have previously opposed reducing precincts and objected to perceived graft.
Saturday morning C F Lowe bought a fine milch cow from Paddy McMahon for 45 dollars and refused a 55 dollar resale offer. While Charley kept the animal in a pasture near the Wabash railroad, the rope entangled the cow as she jumped a ditch, causing her neck to break and death. Charley loses 45 dollars.
Miss Mary Wilson of Richmond elected by the school board to teach in Covington high school replacing Professor Eider. Public schools set to commence on Monday September 8.
Attica closed its seventh chautauqua with good attendance and strong crowds on special day programs. Management is to be congratulated for the event's success.
The Livengood and Purnell families, among Fountain County’s oldest and best known, will hold a reunion on September 7 at the Alfred Livengood grove south of Hillsboro. Hon. A. T. Livengood of the city will deliver the welcome address and a splendid program is planned.
A local retailer promotes back to school attire with new girls dresses wool garments shoes hats caps shirts and waists for boys and girls. Sizes and prices are highlighted. The ad emphasizes popular prices and a broad selection.
Galloway and Sowers push the new concrete pier at the west end of the wagon bridge. A substantial false work was set before removing the old pier and traffic continues safely. The 16 by 20 foot base rises from about 10 feet below water to four feet at the top, with George Galloway supervising.
Mabin Swem a 47 year old farmer southwest of Perrysville was instantly killed Saturday when a tree he was felling fell and crushed his skull. He died on the farm of Mrs Allie Goff where he rented land. His funeral was held Monday at 10 am from the family home with burial nearby. His young son witnessed the tragedy and rushed for help but help arrived too late.
The 63d Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry held its 32nd annual reunion at Covington fair grounds on August 21 1913. Old soldiers arrived from several states attended business meetings elected officers including Capt Schuyler TaTourette president N G Nebeker secretary and Jonathan McCoy treasurer. A 1914 reunion is planned for August 30 at the G A R hall and courthouse lawn.
City council met in regular session Monday night and passed declaratory resolutions for improving East Washington Pearl and Crockett streets. Bills were allowed and several minor improvement orders issued.
Back to Old Fountain Mrs Eliza Marquess and her son Glen and her brother Charles Ferguson former residents of Shawnee township who moved to Texas about four years ago and located on a farm near Ceta have returned to Fountain county to remain per manently. They say they did fairly well until this year when the drought hit them hard and many farmers will not raise even feed.
William R. Foster, a wealthy retired farmer and large Warren County landowner, died Monday at his city home at 12 25. He owned more than 1400 acres and the Foster town bears his name. Survived by a daughter Mrs J C Abdill a son in Cincinnati private sanitarium and a grandson. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 at the Foster residence with Rev Strecker officiating.
Mrs. Frank Hewett aged 45 died at her Seconda street home Thursday evening after a stroke of apoplexy following a period of dropsy. Born at Fountain she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Hickman and married Frank Hewett on April 30, 1885. They had ten children, seven living with her husband and parents at the time. A family reunion had been held June 1 with four generations present. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 50 p m at the Hewett home led by Rev. E W Strecker. Mt Hope cemetery interment followed. The bereaved receive sincere sympathy.
The piece contrasts two types of manufacturers. Honest makers aim for top quality and advertise to prove value, embracing scrutiny and accountability. Dishonest ones seek higher profits by selling inferior goods as "just as good" to gain new customers.
The Citizens bank will be closed all day Monday in observance of Labor Day.
A large cattle barn on Wom Dice’s farm in Van Buren township was struck by lightning Thursday evening and burned completely. Three or four farm hands sheltered inside but escaped uninjured. horses were removed and about fifty tons of hay perished. The barn was a substantial local structure.
A fire truck salesman used a live alarm test to demonstrate truck speed by loading the city council into his vehicle and racing to a fire, arriving six minutes before the fire department and spotting the caller as he left the alarm box.
Last Tuesday Guy Hendricks driving an Auburn with a load of passengers faced a closing Big Four crossing gate without notice. A train bore down as he ran through the gate at full speed, wrecking the gate and damaging the car but saving the lives of his passengers by immediate action.
For fall 1913 new ready made garments for men women and children have arrived at J Lors stores.
Joseph Starkey trustee announces the township schools will be led this term by C. & Thomas as principal, Schuyler Cates grammar, Ruth Yocum intermediate, Kate Suttles primary, and teachers Mary Bright No. 3 Ruth Roach No. 5 Alma Feltz No. 7 Ruth Meharry No. 9 Nealy Robinson No. 11. Miss Bright and Miss Meharry are well known local graduates of the high school.
Veedersburg third baseman Jas Brimberry was badly hurt when hit in the head by a pitch from Catlin pitcher Storm during a Sunday game at Catlin Illinois. He was unconscious, feared skull fracture, taken home and reported in serious condition Sunday night. Brimberry, a married foreman for Clover Leaf railroad, is from Veedersburg.
Stanley Lewsader has bought a second garage in Frankfort and placed Cooper Clifton in charge. Clifton has worked for him since he finished high school last June. Both shops are thriving and the venture is a success.
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