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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1912

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Foxworthy Verdict Not Guilty After Jury Deliberation

The Foxworthy murder case ends with a not guilty verdict delivered at 2 o clock Saturday morning after sustained arguments and jury ballots. Prosecutor Phlipott and State attorney Lewis praised for their conduct as jurors weighed evidence. The Republican State Committee planned precinct and district committee elections with dates set for late January and early February.

Charles E. Foxworthy Mitchell Kiger Hbash Messersey and McCabe O. P. Lewis Lewis

Notice of Election at Covington Lodge

Tidal Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias Covington Indiana to hold trustees election January 12 1912. D F Smith C Koebler K of R8.

Tidal Lodge Knights of Pythias Covington Indiana

Law Printing Efficient and Affordable

Law Printing promises fast correct and cheap service, highlighting quick turnaround and cost savings for legal materials. The statement emphasizes value and reliability for legal documents and related notices.

Annual Meeting of Mandy May Milling and Mining Co

Mandy May Milling and Mining Company stockholders from Edwards Colorado and nearby counties met January 1 1912 in Edwards city hall. Robert J Miller presided as president with a report praising the mine as developed and plans for machinery road and marketing. Directors elected included Miller Stembaugh Babb Wilkey Thomas Lewis Zimmerman and Harmon Jones. A banquet followed at Tremont Hotel and officials outlined roles for administration and mining supervision.

Mandy May Milling and Mining Company Edwards Colorado Vermillion, Parke Montgomery Indiana Ilinois Robert J. Miller New York R J. Miller CO. L. Stembaugh David Babb E S. Wilkey J. B. Thomas O. P. Lewis J. L. Zimmerman Harmon Jones J. M. Wilkey Sec Treas J. M. Zimmerman J. W. Black Fred Cunningham A. J. Stubbins Tremont Hotel

McMahon Sale a Success Draws County Crowd

The McMahon horse and cattle sale Wednesday drew a large countywide crowd and sold a choice lot of horses and cattle amid strong bidding and wide attendance from residents across the region.

Dry vote keeps West Lebanon in dry status for two years

In Pike township West Lebanon, voters rejected saloon licenses by 144 votes. Total 264 ballots cast with 204 voting dry and 60 wet. Officials noted a calm turnout and speculated Williamsport licenses may have influenced results, though dry sentiment prevailed. Two precincts voted at one West Lebanon polling place.

Pike Township Lebanon Williamsport

Invoicing Sale On Winter Goods At The Leader Inc

The Leader Inc advertises a season end sale to clear winter stock with special prices in all departments. Limited time offers include Green stamps with all cash purchases as part of the store’s customary policy not to carry goods over from one season to the next.

the Leader, Inc

Infant Dead From Pneumonia in Laverne Family

The eight months old infant of Mr and Mrs Aaron Wilson of Harrison street died Sunday noon after a short illness. Pneumonia named as cause. Funeral held Tuesday morning at Y o'clock with Rev Strecker of M E Church officiating. Body interred at Veedersburg. Family receives community sympathy.

Laverne Aaron Wilson Harrison Street Strecker M. E. Church Offigiating Veedersburg Wilson

Big Four Trains Delays After Track Fault

Eastbound Big Four train 44 ran slow between Foster and Covington Saturday night due to a bad track spot. Westbound train No 3, due at 2:50 a m, was derailed and passengers were shaken when the defect was hit at high speed. A rail piece about twelve inches broke out. the rest of the train stayed on the ties without derailment. Railroad men call it miraculous that no accident occurred.

Foster Covington

Dr Horace Reed Lectures On Morals Across Churches

Dr Horace Reed of World Purity Federation spoke in town this Sunday at four services across Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Sessions covered The Supremacy of Jesus, Clean Manhood for men, Pure Womanhood for women, and The church for Today and Tomorrow. Civic League and Woman's Council organized the respective meetings. attendance was fair and the speaker urged a higher standard of morals and citizenship.

Horace Reed World’s Purity Federation Presbyterian Church Jesus M. E Methodist Church Tomorow Civic League Woman’s Council

Local visitors from Clinton Illinois call on Mrs Smith

Mr and Mrs Lick Sanders of Clinton Illinois visit Mrs Mary Smith and other relatives in the area seeking social contact and updates on family matters.

Mrs. Lick Sanders Clinton, Iils Mrs Mary Smith

New Year Greeting From Covington Store

A Covington store issues a New Year greeting noting their 1910 rebuild, debt incurred for an up-to-date shop, and pride in serving Covington and nearby areas. They advertise 10 percent cash discounts, Green trading stamps, and a full undertaking department with high quality caskets. The letter pledges continued better goods and service at lower costs in 1912.

Covington

Obituary of Rachel Suiters Heath at Covington area

Rachel Catharine Heath Suiters died at home south of Covington from cancer on December 26, 1011. She was born August 1, 1867 near Lafayette and was 44 years old. She married Leonard Suiters in 1886 and had four children Verna Lewsader Thomas Albert and Perley. She joined Prairie Creek Baptist church about six years ago and leaves a father, husband, four children, four sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral by Rev. J M Caldwell and Rev Frank Hole.

Rachel Catharine Suaiters Isaac Margaret Cowar) Heath Covington Tippecanoe County Lafayette Steam Corner Leonard Suiters Verna Bell Lewsader Thomas Albert Perley Cgray Quincy Prairie Creek

Fountain County Democrats Banquet in Veedersburg

Fountain county Democrats held a Central hotel banquet in Veedersburg with about 120 plates. Speakers included Samuel Ralston Dan Simms and Judge Remster as the drive opened for Ralston’s gubernatorial bid. The event aimed to unify party efforts and strengthen support among locals. About thirty from the city attended afterward.

Fountain County Veedersburg Hoo Sam Ralston Lebanon Samuel Ralston Dan Simms Judge Remster Ralston

Bilfy Mack Dies at County Farm

Uncle Billy Mack aged 74 dies at the county farm after years as a Hillsboro businessman. A Kentucky native, he rose from a poor boy to own a store and run hotels before later losing his fortune. He married Tina Epperson of Crawfordsville about fifty years ago. no children. Burial with wife in Odd Fellows cemetery conducted by Geo W Kerr & Son. For sale or trade a second hand hard coal base burner. inquire at this office.

Billy” Mack Halisboro Kentucky Hillsboro Robert Fullenwider Connersville Evan Tinsley Tina Epperson Crawfordsvile Mack Crawfordsville Odd Fellows Cemetery Geo. W. Kerr & Son

Pie Baking Record Reveals 7195 Pies Baked in 1911

Mrs. J. W. Salts formerly of the O K restaurant in this city baked 7 195 pies for Pitcher Bros lunch counter and a Williamsport restaurant in 1911. The year was not a good pie year.

J. W. Salts O K Pitcher Bros Williamsport

Hedrick Woman Dead After Hospital Operation

Mrs. Joel James of Hedrick died Sunday morning at 1 o clock after surgery at Lakeview hospital in Danville Friday night. Her remains were taken to her daughter Mrs. James Shields home in West Lebanon Sunday noon and burial followed from the Christian church Tuesday at 2 o'clock.

Joel James Hedrick Danville Lakeview Hospital James Shields West Lebanon Christian Church

Wingate Woman Dead in Attica Home

Wingate woman Mrs. Celestia Kerr died Saturday morning at her sister Mrs. Fred Rohlfing’s Attica home. She was the youngest daughter of Isaac M. Coen, an early Richland township settler. Her husband Will Kerr, of Wingate, died years ago. She had long heart trouble that recently worsened.

Celestia Kerr Fred Rohlfing Attica Isaac M. Coen Richland Township Will Kerr Wingate Kerr

Teachers Association Meets in Covington High School

Fountain County Teachers Association held sessions at Covington High School on February 6 and 7 1912. President Jonathan Riggdon of Winona and Prof. W W Black of Indiana University named as speakers. Music by the high school Matinee Musicale and Russell Richeson. All interested in Fountain county schools invited.

Fountain County Teachers’ Associationmn Covington Jonathan Rigdon Winona W. W. Black Indiana University Matinee Musicale Russell Richeson Fountain County

Special Meetings At Methodist Church Next Week

Special meetings will be held at the Methodist church every evening next week except Saturday. A large attendance is desired. The pastor's theme for Sunday morning is Casting Dice at the Foot of the Cross and in the evening The Divine Appointment of Man. There will be preaching next Sunday afternoon at 2 30.

Methodist Church

Rileysburg Store Burglarized

Edgi Prather of Rileysburg reported a burglary of the general store early Saturday. Thieves entered by going underneath the frame building and tearing up the flooring, taking wearing apparel and about one dollar in cash. Inventory will determine total loss.

Edgi Prather Rileysburg

Electric Bitters touted to cure stomach and nerve troubles

The notice highlights stomach, liver, and kidney complaints and claims T. D. Peebles of Henry Teon reports six bottles of Electric Bitters restored strength and appetite. It urges others to try the remedy, asserting relief from the first dose, offered at 500 at Irvin & Willard.

T. D. Peebles Henry Teon Irvin & Willard

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Foxworthy Wiger Ysecutor Phlpott Hon. C. Swis Chibey Republican State Committee Vacas Rious Varus Indianpolis D. F. Smith C. Koebler K. of LAW Printing West Pike Drys County Democrats Simms Bilfy Mack Teachers’ Association
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