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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
Rassie Boner who moved to Willow Branch Illinois recently as telegraph operator suffered a fire that destroyed his house and all contents last Saturday night. Boner and his wife, well known locally, are receiving sympathy from many friends in the area.
Charley Lowe of this city, a Republican nominee in Warren County, lost by 49 votes to James Crawford. Lowe blamed poor weather that kept farmers and country voters from the polls, saying he would have won otherwise.
The Covington Gun Club held a Monday night meeting in Alex Hetfield's office with near full attendance. Members debated continuing the organization, but the group decided to disband. the club property was sold to Dr Hicks, who declared a dividend and plans to retain paraphernalia and reorganize the club soon.
Uncle James Songer longtime Van Buren township resident died at his home south of Veedersburg last Friday evening with family present. Funeral was held Tuesday at Bonebrake Cemetery with Ed O. Cooper officiating and his six sons serving as pallbearers.
Walter Keller by attorney W B Paul of Veedersburg sues for divorce alleging cruelty and desertion. Nora P Holland sues Curtis B Holland for divorce alleging cruel treatment. They live near Cates, previously linked to a case where Leslie Durham was convicted for shooting Holland. Holland will fight the actions vigorously.
Covington native H. R. Claypool is described as the oldest ex-official in Fountain County. He was elected common pleas prosecutor in 1852, served in the 1858 state legislature, and held office again after 1872 with several contemporaries noted for service since the war.
A regular blizzard has visited this week with varying weather and snowstorm likeness to Nova Scotia. The season's chill persists as east winds sweep through, affecting daily conditions.
Tipton county Republicans chose delegates last Saturday for the congressional convention. The county divided its vote among Landis Tucker and Judge Harness of Kokomo, with three delegates each. Jefferson township elected three anti Landis delegates.
Deputy James Twddy arrested Charley Demoss in Terre Haute on a child desertion warrant and brought him to this city. He posted $500 bail, appeared in court, and Judge Schoonover set trial for Friday Feb 21. Demoss has a troubled matrimonial history including a prior acquittal on wife desertion charges, while Ora Richey seeks child support.
At the Veedersburg meeting, the Farmers Institute passed resolutions urging higher Purdue University funding, support for Postal Savings Banks, a five year quail hunting ban, local option liquor laws, and political electees aligned with farmers’ needs. It also backs home merchants’ rights and mutual farmer-merchant prosperity, with a note on LaFayette Life Insurance statements and a Lafayette visitor, Hearty Craigs mile.
The rapid river rise early in the week drowned or stranded several hogs belonging to Lou Dunlap on an island in the river bottoms. Walt Cunningham lost some noted hogs but saved others before the water overtook them.
Miss Helen Adkins delightfully entertained about twenty friends and schoolmates last Tuesday evening at her east city home. The gathering featured games and music with dainty refreshments. Neighbors praised her as a charming hostess and royal entertainer.
Jusan M. Martin of Parmerton Texas writes from the Panhandle District praising Texas and predicting rapid growth. He extols ideal weather splendid water and rich resources while noting large emigration with settlers from Indiana Ohio Illinois and Iowa. Farmers busy preparing crops as trains bring newcomers.
William H. Carter, longtime south county resident near Freedom church, died Saturday at his home from apoplexy aged 75. He leaves a wife six children and several grandchildren. Known as Uncle Will Carter he helped pioneer local forests and earned a reputation for honesty and conscientiousness.
The bluebird song signals maple syrup season as Fountain County producers prepare for sap flow. Damp weather and frosts promise a strong year with many camps opening and buyers ensuring compliance with the pure food law. Capt Milesles moves into the Geiger property formerly occupied by J M Martin.
Indiana political figure Senator Fremont Goodwine of Williamsport, president pro tempore, seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. A 12 year Senate veteran, he chairs the finance committee and the investigating committee, with deep ties to education, agriculture, banking, and public health, plus a strong farm and mercantile background.
Jas. Warren on the S. F. Davis farm east of Hillsboro reports a peculiar hog illness. Several animals have died. He believes it is catarrhal fever. Hogs began with a severe cough and ended with a fatal chest condition described as the thumps.
All Knights are asked to meet at Castle Hall Sunday morning February 23 at 10 o'clock to attend anniversary services at the M E church. Pythian Sisters are invited to join. Third Rank work is scheduled for Friday night.
Saturday night watchman J. B. Jackson served ten saloonkeepers with written notices forbidding them to sell or barter intoxicating liquor to fifteen men alleged to be habitually intoxicated. The notices warn of severe penalties on conviction and indicate the names of about sixty others ready to be reported.
Charley Lowe announces a public sale at his farm one mile south of Foster on Thursday February 27. The auction includes a choice lot of horses cattle hogs sheep and farming implements plus a fully equipped threshing outfit. Usual terms apply.
The Hoopeston mayor earns 50 cents yearly while the mayor and councilmen together draw 2.50. The piece compares Hoopeston to Covington noting councilmen would earn far less than Hoopeston’s city leaders if paid by worth.
New cases filed include Maranda Cook v Obidiah L Yount et al debt collection Ettie M Lightle v Granville M Lightle divorce Addie McLain v Ira E Wilkinson to set aside mortgage Frank Frazier et al v J C Roberts et al account Frank D Knox v Chicago Eastern Ry Co appeal Warren G Hardin v Adolphus aoe Nore F Hollatat vad a Fici case Sheitd j labial tithe or Staller v Lucile Ketter.
Veadersburg News notes Charley Thompson is seen as an excellent commissioner and predicts it would take a strong challenger to defeat him if he seeks another term.
The Covington Gun Club Limited reorganized and now lists members including H. C. Salts W. B. Ford J. R. Hicks C V. Cunningsham Dan Ricketts C. W. Printy Guy Hendrix T. C. O'Brien C. R. Vickery Alex Hetfield and J. H. Bodine. They plan a grand tournament early in the spring.
James Sanders of Coyington visited Shawnee township Tuesday as a viewer on the proposed road to connect the new river bridge in Warnn county. The likelihood of reporting acceptance seems unlikely since it would transfer to mountain county, amid cross-county dispute over bridges and roads.
Aunt Cyntha Smith aged lady, living with Mr and Mrs Ferling, died about 3 30 Wednesday morning after a fall caused injuries and old age. Funeral Friday at the Ferling home with Rev E M Rhodes, Baptist pastor, officiating. Interment in Cooper cemetery.
The Pocahontas Fair hosted by Media Council No 284 of the Daughters of Pocahontas opened Wednesday night in the Armory. A large crowd enjoyed the sketch Timothy Hay and the varied program with remarkable side shows. Closing night Friday features the main act plus new features. Attendees get substantial value for their admission.
Mrs Arb Reed died at 5 oclock in El Campo Texas according to a telegram from her husband Andy Richardson. The Reed family formerly lived in Covington and moved to Texas about a year ago. He learned of his wifes illness during a business trip and returned to Texas to find the end. She is survived by her husband and four children.
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