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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
1
The Woman's Edition of this paper last Saturday was a success. They produced a nice, clean sheet that was up to date in every detail and sold nearly all of the issue. With more helpers they could have earned about 20m more and gained valuable experience in newspaper production.
C H Plattenburg spoke at the court house on Friday evening for the Civic Union lecture series. He argued against the saloon from legal moral and business angles, contending it harms society financially politically and morally and urging citizens to support the dry cause amid strong rebuttals of liberty and tax arguments.
Women's Council of Covington organized at Sunday meeting led by Mrs Mark Rogers as president with G W Williams Mack Adamsor as vice presidents Miss Jesse DeHaven as secretary and Mattie Hugel as treasurer Mrs Emerson Ballard of Crawfordsville spoke urging an active stand on moral and charitable issues noting the Anti-Saloon campaign offers great opportunity for local improvement Great attendance and potential impact on homes and civic life.
Elias Aiken sues John Wilson and others to quiet title. O S Douglass represents plaintiff. C R Milford acts for Edgar Eubank in a suit for damages against Elmer Martin. Dolly Ann Hyland sues husband Aaron J Hyland for support.
Mrerryman Bros advertise the best prices for hides, urging buyers to bring their livestock pelts for prompt payment and fair assessment. The notice emphasizes reliability, quick settlements, and experienced handling of received goods.
John C. Darling files a divorce suit against Maggie A. Darling alleging marital faults. He seeks dissolution of the marriage before Judge Schoonover with Hon. H C Yount listed as attorney. The item closes with an unrelated ad for Merry Man Meat Market oysters.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Robinson of Fountain entertained in honor of their daughter Mrs. Wm Alexander of Indianapolis on Saturday evening. Light refreshments, a pleasant time, and a list of guests including Mr. and Mrs. Loeffer, Mr. Eanes, Mr. Reed, Mr. Sheffer, Mr. Helms, Mr. Watts, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Rumfield, Mrs. Lathrop, Ethel, Eva, May Nixon, James Foreman, Bertha Foreman, Margarette Beymer, Thornton Beymer, Winona Sheffer, Harry Otterman, Dan Corey, Charles Biggs, Isaac Nixon, and Loren Watts.
Elmer Bowers reports Covington's local option election set for Wednesday March 1 to decide if the town remains dry or becomes wet under the Proctor law. Wets backed by business interests expect a large majority. drys protest with active organization and events at the Presbyterian church and court house. Mrs Ballard of Crawfordsville and temperance orator F L Plattenburg spoke at recent meetings as both sides prepare for strenuous days ahead. Betting favors a wet outcome. Mrs Will Alexander of Indianapolis visited locals last week before returning home.
The Covington camps for maple molasses and sugar are operating full time this season. Experienced workers say the run is the best in many years, signaling a strong harvest ahead for the sugar trade.
New table linens towels and towelings arrive at J Loebs Stores offering a beautiful assortment. Shop for fresh stock and new styles at the well known street level store.
Fountain County Rural Mail Carriers held their annual meeting in this city on Wednesday with most carriers and postmasters present. A good program and splendid banquet at Tremont hotel followed by a lively road discussion. Next annual meeting set for Veedersburg the second Saturday night in August.
Tidal Lodge No 311 held a reception after attending morning services at M E church where Rev Dougherty preached on Friendship. In the afternoon a reception was hosted at their hall with many guests and an engaging program. The report notes absence of full details.
Margurite Peters, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Peters of this city, died Tuesday after a two week illness from typhoid fever. The funeral was held at 9 o clock Thursday from the Catholic church with burial in St Joseph cemetery. The bereaved parents receive widespread sympathy.
Marriage licenses listed for Fred R Ginn to Nelly Meharry Richard Hall to Gay Osler Earl Osburn to Mary Romine Homer Douglas to Ada L Cox Otha Cox to Geniveve Nichols. Lottie Crane wed Bruce Moore in Carmi Ind now bound for Olney Ill with Hullman & Co. connection. City council and fire department move to McGeorge block with refurbished office and undertaking room. J Loebs Stores reports new goods and embroideries and laces arriving.
In three weeks the Republican contest offers a $400 piano and other prizes to local ladies. Judges Jos Wilkey H C Yount and M C VanDorn oversee the first count. Prizes, rules, and coupon details are mailed to contestants. call the Republican office if missed. Also notes the nominees by town: Miss Emma Thomas Miss Julia Ritchey Anna Hawkins KINGMAN STATE LINE Mrs Ruth Beckett MELLOTT Miss Daisy Peed Miss Elsie Garhart Misa Zeda Cline HILLSBORO Miss Elizabeth Wood Misa Effie Starns Emma Chatt Miss Ottie E Johra Fern Glover Maggie Hart SILVERWOOD Fern Randolph WALLACE Miss Jewel Wilkinson Miss Ruby Philpott Remember to trade with coupon merchants. Obituary: Horace Little, eleven, died Feb 11 1911. he found a home with Mr Yocum after years with his mother Estella Knight Little.
The Boyds, acclaimed by critics from major cities, close the Matinee Musicale lecture course with an evening of voice and piano solos and duets, dramatic works, and a humorous costume sketch. Patrons are promised a broad, charitable effort to support Covington music, Friday March 3, with patronesses listed.
For sale or partner sought in a dyeing and cleaning establishment with half interest offered. Three hundred dollars needed to start. opportunity to be own boss. Also notes about Royal Neighbors installation, hides sold by Merryman Bros., a farm sale by McMahon & Peters, Col Madden auctioneering, and a newborn girl at Fred Parham's home in Veedersburg with a quip about the coroner role.
An item from T.M. Cotsing's Hardware Store advertises a red lear and other goods for sale at Buckhorn. The fragment suggests a hardware shop listing a local sale item with limited details.
Mrs. Josephine E. Sprankle wife of Wesley C. Sprankle died Wednesday morning February 15 at their home corner Washington and Fifth Street. Born November 23 1856 she was eldest child of Peter M. Layton and wife. Seven children survived including J E McMahon Farmer McMahon Grace Isabella and Guy L. Sprankie. Funeral held Sunday at 1 from the M E church with Rev F K Dougherty. interment Mt Hope. She leaves one sister Mrs. Charles Dochterman and a loving husband and five children. She valued Christian teaching and family warmth.
The Sprankle family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the passing of their beloved wife and mother, W. UC. Sprankle.
The Veedersburg Lodge of the S O O F extends sympathy to brother S C Sprankle on the death of his wife Josephine Sprankle. The resolution notes publication in county papers and forwarding a copy to the bereaved family. Committee members Henry Pearlman J F Hoover O W McAusthey.
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