Bride of Four Days Dies in Lake Erie Crossing
News from Kokomo Indiana reports a tragic Lake Erie crossing accident near Fairchild that killed Ed Grishaw 40 and Ruth E. Shulenberg Youngman 20, while Wilbur Youngman 23 was fatally injured.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
1
News from Kokomo Indiana reports a tragic Lake Erie crossing accident near Fairchild that killed Ed Grishaw 40 and Ruth E. Shulenberg Youngman 20, while Wilbur Youngman 23 was fatally injured.
The second number of the lecture course was presented Tuesday night at the Presbyterian church. The English Opera Singers gave a high class entertainment with Lombard the bass singer of the mixed quartet earning special mention. His numbers drew loud applause from a good sized audience, and Matinee Musicale thanks its patrons.
Mrs Harriet K Price died at her home after a three month liver cancer illness aged 59 years 10 months and 20 days. funeral at M E church Tuesday at 10 with Rev E W Streeter. burial Osborns Prairie. She leaves ten children and many friends. born New Jersey, moved here as a child, lifelong Methodist.
Gene Harden received a deep scald on his left arm after a gasket failed on a water heater at the power plant. The incident occurred Monday night while he worked near the heat area. Harden avoided injury to W. G. Adams by moving away from the escaping steam. Harden endures significant pain from the burn.
State Democrats and prospective candidates met at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis to launch the new party machinery. Delegates to district conventions will be chosen December 26 and 27, with district conventions and district chairman selections on December 29, leading to a new state committee and state chairman on January 8. Republicans likely to begin reorganization early in the new year.
Benefit note from a store describing recent cleaning and better service. It promotes a wide range of goods for the family including Sadie Misses and Children cloaks and suits and men overcoats. Green Trading Stamps are offered free with each purchase.
William Taylor was found dead Sunday morning near his home east of the city after a brief illness reportedly due to heart disease. He would have turned 40 on April 8 and leaves his wife and daughter Ada Taylor Robb. Funeral services were held at the Robb home conducted by Rev. Joseph Laney with burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
Knowledge today is widespread due to advertising publicizing values and shaping buying. The piece argues that advertising improves honesty and ethics, urging readers to study advertising to learn values and avoid careless buying. It emphasizes that knowing worth saves money and benefits buyers and others for whom they purchase.
Indianapolis faced a large strike of 8126 teamsters and chauffeurs beginning Monday night over wage scales for horse wagon drivers and chauffeurs. The conflict, rooted in employer refusals to meet pay and hour terms, prompted Mayor Wallace to deploy 100 mounted police and 400 patrolmen to enforce orders.
The seventh Thanksgiving reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Martin northeast of the city. Attendees arrived by buggy and auto despite a gloomy day, sharing baskets and a feast on large tables. Music and recitations followed by younger and older generations, with songs ending in the hymn God be With You Till we Meet Again. Attending were Mrs. Mary Lyons, Mrs John Martin, Isaac Alkire of Rob Roy, Jackson Alkire and wife, Mrs Bertha Florey and children of Attica, John Devlin and family, James Welch and wife, Jesse Gross and family, Amos Martin and child, Mrs. Wm. Harris of Attica, Grant Graham and family, Jake Martin and daughter, Edward Martin and children, Frank Martin and wife, Mrs. Oliver Miethe and children of Grape Creek, Chas Lyons, Miss Noome Romine, Miss Virgie Martin, Roy Romine, Riley Martin, Miss Phronie Romine, and Miss Mary Devlin.
Wm Grimes acquired the John Hardesty farm near the Cade mill in Wabash township after a Monday closing. John Hardesty will give possession soon but has not decided his plans.
Clarence McCormick died Saturday night west of West La Fayette from a heart wound believed to be caused by a bullet. A gunman remains unknown while a 13 year old boy, Edwin Mack, who accompanied him, has disappeared and is suspected of firing the fatal shot.
Senators Kern and Shively back Reginald H. Sullivan of Indianapolis to become district attorney succeeding Chas W. Miller. Clyde H. Jones of Crawfordsville was an applicant and was in Washington when the announcement came. Change delayed by current district attorney handling dynamite cases.
Wiley Wilson age 41 wed Lottie Strouse age 388 Chauncy W Galloway age 33 tied to Beryle Layton age 23 John E Scott age 20 wedded Mary V Judd age 17 Harry Harmason age 31 paired with Paul Miehls age 28 W Scott Hugel age 30 and Lulu M Grubb 44 Milton H Miehls 61 and Sarah A Timmons 47
Scott Hugel and Miss Lulu Grubbs married November 30 at the bride’s home with thirty five guests. Rev J P Henson officiated as Maud Martin played piano and Schuman’s Traumerel accompanied the ceremony. The bride wore shadow lace over white silk with a white rose bouquet. Couples and guests traveled from Wichita Kansas Terre Haute New Richmond and Wabash Township. The couple will reside on East Washington street. Out of town guests included Charles Ferguson Helen Wichita Kansas Dr Coggin and family Wabash Township.
The program lists two comedies College Chums and Belmont Stung plus Mental death by own action and Masquerading in Bear Can yon. Friday shows Soul to Soul in two parts along with another strong feature.
The article notes a study of the White Plague issue at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Churches statewide will observe the day. The Bend church meeting moved to next Sunday afternoon with special singing by the young people.
On December 17 the Covington high school auditorium hosts The Pride of Virginia presented by the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church. A four act Civil War romance set in Virginia features an orchestra and three between act specialties. Tickets go on sale December 10 at Rainier's Drug Store with general admission 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents.
The Troubadour Concert Co. of Chicago presents a concert in Armory Hall this Friday Dec 12 featuring two violins an Italian harp a clarinet and a piano performing ten numbers. Miss Ruth Pancost will read and impersonate with several selections. The show lasts about one and a half hours followed by a dance until 1 am admission 25 cents for concert and 1.00 per couple for the whole entertainment.
County commissioners wrap up a busy year with bills and claims, reappointing A. T. Livengood as County Attorney for one year, C. C. Wert as County Health officer, and Howard Shafer as courthouse janitor. Also set dates for county supply contracts as the board closes the year in orderly fashion. Fay Keys of Attica, representing Ford Motor, visited the city to review business with local agent C. W. Printy. The Keys Bros Fiat?
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