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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1923
Page
1
Mrs. J W Death 73, her son in law Will D Coffing, and Clyde Fields narrowly escaped death when the car skidded and overturned before noon Friday opposite the Merry Man berry patch. Mrs Death and Billy Coffing suffered injuries. Fields lightly hurt. The car was wrecked and top wedged on earth.
The county clerk reported several marriage licenses issued. George Lane, 32, and Sarah Davis, 23, both of Peerrysville. Elmer E. Jaynes, 25, and Clara Shoup, 19, of Attica. Jesse M. Andrews, 40, and Rachel Dunbar, 36, of Attica. Harry S. Glascock, 23, and Barbara E. Armstrong, 18, of Yeddo. Granvill G. Winter, 25, and Edna Gano, 22, of Decatur. Arthur Doss, 23, and Carrie Melehn Si Ti, with marriages by various officiants including Mayor C. C. Wert, Justice Glover, Rev. F. M. Dawson, Rev. R. B. Kern, and others.
Thomas Jackson of Kingman and Mrs. Ida Copeland of Marshall were married at the Bride's home in Marshall on February 8. Copeland was widow of John Copeland, twin to James Copeland. Jackson is a long-time federation stock buyer and shipper with ties to Kingman.
Katherine Tarrence died at her Perrysville home Monday morning at 4 oclock after a weeklong illness of flu and pneumonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday. She never married and had lived in Perrysville all her life. She and her sister Ella kept house for many years. She is survived by a brother Charles of Terre Haute.
Dr. C. G. Beckett from Evansville and former overseas medical serviceman visited his ailing mother in Foster last week. The trip from Evansville boosted her spirits during her ongoing illness.
The Rev. F. W. Newbauer pastor of the Wallace Lutheran church and his sister escaped serious injury when their closed car ran off west Wabash avenue, rolled over, and ended in a field. The lady was treated at J. I. Slater's home. neighbors aided. The car was an Overland, driven into town by the Cummings Auto Company.
Covington High School defeated Veedersburg 28 to 20 on Veedersburg's floor in a fast clean game. The Covington second team lost 5 to 15. Covington schedules a doubleheader with Perrysville teams on the local floor tonight.
County Recorder Compton lists transfers including Henry J Houts to Arthur Sanger for 3 acres in Fountain County with 1 and other considerations Emma Dowdell to Mary E Royse lot 363 in Pratt s addition Covington for 500 Levi Shuppert to Clarence Shuppert lot 120 in Prospect Attica 1500 to John Yeddo total 10 14
Judge B B Berry of the Benton Warren Circuit Court presided over Lowe versus Newlin Auditor. The ruling found all regular though Lowe had repaid county funds per contract. despite board allowances and claimed due pay, no money existed in the Us and the court held payment not permitted without funds though higher court might allow it on appeal.
The Ku Klux Klan held a cold Wednesday night parade in Crawfordsville with about two hundred robed marchers led by a lore horseman. An immense American flag and a Fiery Cross topped the line as onlookers watched silently, amid rumors of potential disruption that did not occur.
Mrs. Sarah S. Allen aged 87 wife of the late Francis H. Allen died Monday evening at her daughter Mrs. J J Abbott home four miles southwest of the city. Funeral services were held at Abbott home at 2 p m Wednesday with burial in Spring Hill cemetery Danville. M Board conducted the burial services.
Two Highland township horse thief detectives brought to Newport on Wednesday and jailed in Vermillion county on hog stealing charges. Gabe Morgan and Elsy Perry, both 21, allegedly stole a pig from the Smeeton Brothers farm five miles south of Rileysburg after a horse and buggy were left. The pig’s squeal led to their arrest as they await a circuit court hearing. Hoosier State.
Mr and Mrs W Scott of Kramer recently bought the B L Jakeway store rooms in Stone Bluff and have added a choice stock of groceries to run a nice new store for the community.
The school board received six bids for the general contract and separate bids for heating, plumbing, and ventilating. The lowest general bid was 39 717 by J K Mitchell of West Lebanon, with other offers ranging to 53 811 from J F Boggs Covington. Heating plumbing bids from Hoopeston at 6348 edged C E Doane Son Danville. The board cannot award without extra funding as bonds cannot exceed 28 000 and total available is limited to 2 percent of city property valuation.
The writer condemns officers who delay action until after harm, urging patrols on thaw days to warn drivers. It cites a recent county incident where coal haulers, including a crippled woman and a widow, were fined after roads were damaged. It argues delaying enforcement harms the roads and public welfare.
Reverend H L Kindig, longtime minister in the Northwest Indiana Conference and former pastor of this church, died Thursday night at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after ten years of poor health.
Robert Savage, in Lake View for two weeks of treatment, had a hernia operation on Monday performed by Dr. Miller. The surgeon, described as conscientious, believes the patient will improve rapidly.
Hillsboro February reports a packed crowd for a two day Farmers Institute and corn show drawing farmers from Fountain and neighboring counties. Purdue University experts led judging and lectures on farm practices, with high school students contributing plays and music by soloists and the Hillsboro orchestra.
The Warren County Historical Society will meet in the Court House at Williamsport on Sunday February 18 at 2 p m. The program includes Harrison Trail through Warren County by Mrs Elmer V Smith of West Lebanon Life of Alice and Phoeba Carey by Mr Jesse Birch of Oxford Story of Edward A Hannegan by Mrs W B Coffing of Covington All history lovers invited J Wesley Whickcar President Ella L Stephenson Secretary Treasurer.
Rev Kern spoke at the Christian church in Veedersburg drawing a full house. The sermon last month in his own church had similar demand, with many turned away for lack of seating as people from nearby towns traveled to hear him.
Shelton Memorial Sunday February 18 at 10 a.m. in the Bible school marks a missionary meeting for Batang Tibet work begun by Dr. Shelton who was killed by robbers. Visitors welcome to learn about foreign field work and all members urged to attend. Mrs. Henry Rowe S. S. Supt.
Dr. A. L. Ratcliff of Kingman was taken to Lakeview Hospital in Danville last Friday with suspected appendicitis. Dr. Miller and other surgeons were summoned. treatment is ongoing and no operation has been decided.
Cows for sale listing two dairy cows for sale from R Carl Keller of Covington RD 4. One thoroughbred Jersey five years old and a mix of Shorthorn and Jersey coming four. Cows described as fresh and good milkers. Contact via Cates phone.
The river has frozen again this winter marking the second time the waterway has solidified. Local residents report icy surfaces forming across the span and caution against travel on the ice. Authorities remind the public to heed posted warnings and avoid risky crossings.
The Fountain County Bar Association held its annual banquet Monday noon at the Tremont Hotel in this city. Attorney Robert Williams of the Montgomery County Bar was the principal speaker for the occasion. The bar was well represented and attendees enjoyed a profitable time.
Henry Last, longtime West Lebanon resident who came from England as a child, died February 3 at the Urbana home of his daughter Nellie Cherry. Funeral services were held there February 4 and he was interred in West Lebanon cemetery. He leaves one daughter.
John Galyean born July 31 1862 at Wabash India na died January 21 1923 at home aged 60 years 5 months 21 days after injuries from an automobile accident. He was a longtime community merchant active in school work and Sunday school he leaves a widow four children three sisters and two grandchildren. He joined the Methodist church and was a Knights of Pythias member his death is mourned by family and friends with reflections on his life and faith.
Unsold Darnell Variety stock relocated to Bergdahl building on the north square for sale. L. H. Ellis Co. displays rugs on the ground floor. John Glover has been laid up with flu for a week. Basketball features Covington versus Perrysville at Covington High School Gym Friday February 16 at 7 30 p m with 25 cent admission.
Miss Helen Galloway cashier at the Leader was struck by a Ford truck on Washington street while en route to her boarding house near the DeHaven home. She suffered a broken bone in her right foot and was taken to the Osborn home for care.
Thomas Sanders, a Kingman veteran engineer, has secured a patent for an improved trolley wheel. The device is claimed to resist derailing on curves and can be instantly replaced in case of an accident.
Ramona Tribe 188 S. Q. R. M. presents a Washington’s Birthday memorial program at the Wigwam on February 22, 1923. The outline lists music by Covington Red Men Band, an address by Arch H. Hobbs, toasts, a 9:30 p. m. refreshment period, and a Fow Wow.
A lively retail note at L H Ellis Co features rugs for sale alongside society items. Miss Helen Smith and Miss Grace Martin, students in Indianapolis, visited home over the weekend. D A R hosts at Mrs Clarence Nelson’s home. Rural social and family notices include Mildred O Campbell’s death at one month, burial at Coal Creek Chapel.
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