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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
Friends report Andy Rshall is confined to his home at Veedersburg with non improving condition after an automobile collision near the Coal Creek bridge between Sterling and Veedersburg. He was badly injured in the recent incident and a general breakdown is feared.
Eastbound freight derailed at the trestle just east of Main street in Wilmsport. The coal car struck an electric signal, causing the wrecking crew from Peru to be called to clear the track and begin repairs.
Members of the Oldtime Thimble Club gathered for their sixth meeting a Christmas tree event. Mrs Clinton D Smith entered the club, decorations featured lisard flowers, and jochecln was served. Miss Jessive Campbell and Mrs wa won i72s. guest was Mrs of Stone Bluff. next meeting after New rs.
Daniel Carpenter, a longtime and prominent Richland Township farmer, died Wednesday in Mellott at age 81. He helped pioneer drain tile in the county and spent his life in the area. burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Jersey and Here ford appear in a brief sports item noting a call of baseball action involving Dan Morris, with scant readable details.
Emil and Alphonse VanUear of the John T. Nixon arm in eastern Davis township have left for Holland, their homeland. They have lived in this country nine years and this is their first trip back to the old country. A return is expected around the first of March, and friends wonder if two young Holland brides may accompany them, though the brothers did not acknowledge such plans.
Logan township oldest acting trustee, L G Riggin, now in his eighties, spent Monday in the city for official duties and social visits. He endured hard times as a youth, served four years in the country, and remains active in civic life with strong patriotism.
The advertisement promotes the newest and best overcoats at JaLoeb's Store with emphasis on low prices and value for shoppers seeking quality outerwear.
Albert Gossett of Veedersburg closed a deal Monday to acquire the Lew Nebeker stock of groceries and plans to move it to Veedersburg. Nebeker keeps the ice cream and soda fountain operation, to be relocated to the current grocery room, with Mrs. L. R. Foust renting the ice cream parlor space for millinery. charges commence by year’s start.
Coroner Durham identified the slain transient Texas Brodie as Broaders after two weeks of searching for relatives in Wingate. His mother Mary Broaders and brother Edward Broaders traveled to Indianapolis to arrange burial. Harry Sharpe was arrested and charged with the head blow murder in Indianapolis on December 5.
A Saturday early morning blaze in Veedersburg gutted the Booe building near the post office and the Glover Dry Goods Company storeroom behind it. Firefighters saved a gasoline can, while Miss Anna St Clair was moved to safety from the Osborne building. Estimated losses reach 1500 to 2000 dollars with about 500 dollars insurance on the building. Barnard Robbins raised the alarm.
The First Presbyterian Church presents the pastor's morning topic The Mustard Seed and an evening address on the New Year. The messages emphasize faith and renewal in a quiet service schedule.
A fine young bay horse with buggy and harness is offered for sale. A lady can drive him anywhere. For viewing, call at this office.
The piece notes that when politics fail to interest the county or neighboring Warren, attention shifts to Covington where locals see professionals in both new and old schools and political appetites return for a share of influence.
A Press-Democrat correspondent notes widespread factional strife within the Democratic party. Delegates will back W. E. Longley for district chairman, Roy Sanders and Tom Dotson seek county chair, with distrustful double crosses fueling bitter feuds. Ex-Sheriff Robert J. Miller faces party opposition as campaigns loom.
The county backs a Democratic candidate for representative, opposing Republican O W McGaughey. The endorsement says either man would provide a splendid representative for the county.
The piece assesses Fountain county politics with Hon. O P Lewis for Congress drawing support. Democratic aspirants like Lee Philpott and Oscar Phebus gain traction while Republicans seek a united county organization to elect officials. Bull Moose influence debated as Democrats express confidence in victory.
The suggestion to appoint E S Wilkey as county chairman draws general favor. Elmer is described as a long-headed careful Republican who has not offended anyone. Republicans across the county should decide who leads the local party in the upcoming campaign. The rank and file must take part to shape the organization.
Riley Richardson aged about eighty died at his home south of Snoddy’s Mills early Monday morning from infirmities of age. He had been very feeble for some time. Funeral services were held at the Chapel Wednesday morning, interment at Rush Creek Cemetery in Parke county. He was a pioneer of the area and leaves many children and friends.
Judge Solon S. Pailbrick overruled a new trial motion and sentenced August Penman of Champaign to life imprisonment for the murder of Harold Shaw. State's Attorney Bush and John W. Kesslar argued against a new trial while Mayor Dobbins and LaForgée defended. Penman sobbed as the verdict and sentence were imposed, with an anticipated appeal noted.
A town committee plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the courthouse. The event is announced from the count seat and will set the meeting time and agenda for the town.
The Covington clerk records issued marriage licenses for Barney D Tibbetts to Katharine Wood both of Attica. Harry M Thomas to Helen V Patton both of Veedersburg. John Sansome of Bloomington to Ester Tremble of Charleston II. The Tremble couple wed in the clerk's office by Mayor McGeorge Saturday evening.
Mrs Frank Timmons wife of the Night Marshal died Wednesday morning at the South Fourth street home after 11 years of illness. She leaves a husband and one daughter Miss Bessie and was born March 30 1855 in this county. Funeral at 10 a m from the home conducted by Dr Fox with interment in White Chapel cemetery Wabash township.
Mrs Mary Harris widow of the late Harris died Monday evening at her Perrysville home at age 76 due to old age and disease complications. A longtime resident of the vicinity she is survived by seven daughters two in laws and 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from her residence with burial in Mountairy near Big City.
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