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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
1
Last will filed in Fountain County Indiana by Enos H Nebeker declares Mary E Nebeker as sole heir and executrix with no bond required. Document dated December 30 1910 and witnessed by Homer Sewell and Fletcher W Boyd.
Mrs. Fannie Harter widow of Lee Harter has married Mr. Cook of Michigan after meeting in North Dakota. The couple plans to reside in the northwest and Mrs. Cook will visit relatives here before returning north. The note ends with an advertisement for the Leader’s inventory sale.
Mrs. Daisy Hicks was granted a divorce from Dr. J. R. Hicks in a noon Wednesday hearing before Judge Schoonover. The decree restored her maiden name and awarded her one third of the doctor’s real estate. The exact property is unclear but described as sufficient to ensure her comfort.
Herman Briggs leaves this week for Florida to spend a couple of weeks visiting family. He plans stops in Tampa at his mother-in-law Emma Reed's winter residence and near the Newtown colony, then visits his mother on the east coast. The Fountain colony reports a fine winter season. J. W. Aldridge and classmate R. D. Robinson return to Chicago after a two week visit with the former’s parents east of town. Both are seniors in the Physicians and Surgeons college at the University of Illinois. Dr. Robinson’s second Indiana sojourn. he calls the state fine and hopes to practice in Covington’s sister towns. Wesley remains undecided between a Central America position or Danville, Illinois location.
Indiana legislator Hon. Joseph H. Stahl serves on six committees including fees and salaries, insurance, natural resources of education of the state, phraseology of bills, and affairs of the city of Indianapolis. He also chairs the committees on fees and salaries and on education affairs.
Susan Crone aged 1 years four months longtime West Lebanon resident dies Friday at 9 in the morning due to infirmities of old age. Survived by four children John Crone Mrs Darwin Hobart Estella Crone and Esther Crone. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 with interment in the local cemetery.
George Dusty Rhodes pleaded guilty before Judge Schoon and received an intermediate sentence of one to eight years in state prison, fined one dollar and disfranchised for one year. The court suspended judgment if he avoids alcohol and saloons and stays on a lawful path. He plans to seek work in Minnesota with former Sheriff Bob Kerr.
Chan Allen son of Valentine Allen and brother of Frank ard Perl Allen was killed Tuesday morning at the India mine north of Cates when a loose incline car rolled into the road striking him. He lived near the mine and his wife and nine year old daughter Ethel have reportedly left him. their whereabouts are unknown. Funeral services were held Thursday morning with M. Board of the city as undertaker.
Marion Shepherd of Stone Bluff married Rosa Briner of Sterling in a Sunday ceremony performed by Rev Tuggle. The couple, both middle aged and highly regarded, plan a long, prosperous life together and will reside in Stone Bluff. Rev John Board leads revival services at Fountain Christian Church with Dr Fox assisting on Wednesday evening.
Tidal Lodge No 36 K of P Covington Ind will elect a trustee January 24 1913 for a two year term. Co C O R Kerr Attest John Koebler K of P S rt w2 WANTED A s petition as housekeeper Situation in family of two old people preferred Address M M R F D No 3 Covington Indiana
The last rites for Mrs. David Drake were held at her home near Kingman on Saturday afternoon with Rev. R. V. Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Harveysburg cemetery.
Covington boys fall 29 to 23 at home as Kingman shooters secure the win. Girls play at Yayuga, lose 15 to 8 but show improving teamwork and effort.
Josiah Frazier a prominent Hillsboro farmer died Friday at his home three miles south of town after years of illness following a paralytic stroke. He was about 76 and had shown little improvement. Funeral services were held at his residence Sunday and he was related to Mesdames G W Kerr and Tom Glascock of Hillsboro.
N. B. Cardiff of this city was chosen as chief registry clerk in the senate by Will H. Free from about twenty applicants. Cardiff is noted as fully competent and his friends greet the appointment. The Cardiffs may reside in Indianapolis during the legislature with daughter Florence at school there.
Judge Charles Ferguson of Wichita Kansas visits his parents Mr and Mrs Phillip Grubbs. He married here twenty six years ago and built a prominent Wichita law career becoming a leading jurist of the Sunflower state. He presented his aged mother a silver service of eight pieces. Newest ladies suits offered at J Loeb stores 25 percent off.
Treasurer-elect Lee Philpott formerly of Jackson township becomes deputy to Treasurer Will H. Thompson. Thompson will assume office January 1, 1914. The move strengthens the county treasury team and aligns leadership for the upcoming term.
Mrs Susan Crone of West Lebanon died at her home Saturday morning. She was the widow of Thomas Crone who died about a decade ago and had lived in the locality all her life.
A Baptist Brotherhood will organize at the city Baptist church Friday at 7 30 p m under the direction of Hitler McCoy of LaFayette who will direct the work. Everyone is invited.
A sample lot of a new potato variety called Wonderful from J. W. W. Graham was received. Grown east of the city, the seed came from the northeast and the tuber is praised for its fine flavor size smoothness and high yield. It is viewed as a desirable seed for farmers.
State board of accounts reports discrepancies totaling 1 248.32 against former Fountain County Sheriff John R. Hardesty for insanity fees and other charges. He served 1905 to 1908 and denies improper retention, claiming all claims were approved by the board of commissioners. Attorney O P Lewis represents him. the state will be represented by Prosecutor Phillpott and an AG assistant at trial if held.
Mr and Mrs F W Boyd entertained the Anagram club at their residence on Wednesday evening. The gathering was very social with light refreshments served.
The store states ready made goods are priced in plain figures and offers a discount sale price by taking off one fourth from the marked price.
The Crumley murder trial continued with Hutchins detailing Oct 4 observations at the home and the nature of wounds on the sister. Prosecutor Philpott identified clothing and an ax linked to the case, while Dr. Keen testified blood spots on the ax handle and shoes were human.
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