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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
1
General Road masters Adams and Whitehead inspect the Tow path from Attica to assess improvements. The project aims to upgrade the roadbed and place the Wabash line in good shape soon, with management urged to justify expenses against passenger revenue.
Kingman residents consider a petition to incorporate with strong local support for future growth. Moored by Evans writing in the Star, backers urge unity under Moore. A student, Miss Avigder, born near five miles east, recovers from a brain congestion after care near Glascock residence. Miss Zingler, Troy township graduate, inspires with a noted essay. Dr J T Zinn and Miss Ida Selulenburg attend a forthcoming wedding at Mrs Schulenburg’s home on Third Street January 25.
Mrs. Lizzie Baumgartner and her husband escaped Danville jail using a razor and broomstick saw, a corset stay as a pick, and a water pipe to reach the ceiling. They cut plaster, lath, and flooring, burned wood to aid entry, crawled to the attic, moved through the jail’s residence section, and slipped to the street before being recaptured.
The Willsworoh Times warns against a gang of feather renovators swindling locals by exchanging feathers and using light weights. It names several victims and urges residents not to sign papers or patronize strangers. The piece laments the need to deter vagrants, cites local council plans, and mentions a ticketed lodging idea with a guarded enclosure and a 20 cent meal policy.
The issue reports prizes for a bowling event ended on the 15th inst with Teo Pina and James Couteys scoring 214 winning $2.00. Ed Van Dam and Will Dachterman also earned $1.00. The next award date is the 80th inst as bowling grows in popularity. J G Dunkin of Davis township opposes debts contracted by his wife Jennie Dunkin and notes such cards are often petty spite, though exceptions may exist.
The second entertainment of the lecture course drew a fair audience despite bad weather. Charles Montaville Flowers, a striking character delineator, impressed as a boyish-looking performer who transformed on stage. He portrayed Dickens Christmas Carol with focus on Scrooge Bob Cratchit and the nephew. Credit goes to Board and Parrot for arranging it. The notice hints the course will grow more interesting and mentions a sale at Loeb's Stores offering 50 cent dress goods for 30 cents.
The Attica Ledger recalls a humorous mix up in Indianapolis where a man mistook a stranger for Tom Ratcliff. The stranger, named Burnett, denied being Ratcliff, while the observer emphasized Ratcliff’s recognizable features and hair. The column ends with a plug for jackets and overcoats at The Leader.
Congressman Landis will appoint a candidate to a West Point cadetship any time before June. The eligible applicant must meet age, physical, and mental exam requirements and be selected as the best applicant in the Ninth Congressional District.
Snyder’s trainers reduced him from 180 to 158 pounds for the Chicago bout with Long. The match against Corey was postponed due to weakness from the weight cut. The $190 forfeit is doubled and the contest is now scheduled for February 15 unless Corey withdraws.
Robert Walker nearly died after a coal stove leaked gas in his home. He awoke to investigate, fell and toppled near Last Fund Day. His daughter Ethel helped him to partial consciousness before passing out herself from the fumes. A son opened windows, saving them.
Aunt Sally Crane aged 84 years 4 months and 11 days longtime township resident since 1836 died at her home on 9th street January 11 1899 Born and raised at Red Lyon Warren county she married Nelson Crane who died on the day of her death She joined the Christian church about 1840 and died in its faith Funeral services were led by A R Heath at the church last Sunday afternoon The community notes many old citizens have left us recently increasing a feeling of loneliness.
A reader from Covington offers to be a county correspondent and describes local sights including the courthouse, light sources, and political character. He notes Democrat leanings, reform views, and willingness to write more if requested. He hints at job prospects in rail travel and mentions sales at The Leader.
The Mayor's court, short this week, sent Joseph Carroll a jailed order after a court appearance. Carroll, a cash-strapped hobo, spent his change on a red-eye fare and was ordered by the Mayor to shake the sod of the city at dawn under Marshal supervision.
A Fowler dispatch reports O C Minor of the Big Four Rail road and express company is arrested on charges of embezzling 2830 and forging an American Express order for 3500, totaling 33000, spent in futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. Bond set at 700 for each company. Minor is described as a family man with standing in the community.
The report lists two marriage license applications Freeman R. Ratcliff and Florence C. Farr Clarence Wade and Margie Sweeney. New circuit court cases include Julius Loeb vs H R Claypool debt Julius Loeb vs Henry F Wagoner debt and Mary E Ellis vs Jesse L Ellis divorce. Commissioners order a new floor in the Recorder's office and Recorder Bell warns about spitting on the floor.
At Thompson crossing near the city a brakeman on an east bound freight was killed instantly around 9 am. The victim named Harry Julian aged 25 from Moorfield fell between cars and suffered severe head injuries and loss of both legs. Connor Myers identified the man and noted he had just been paid off and was in high spirits.
Ellsworth Snyder of this city loses to John Long of Chicago in six rounds at the Chicago Athletic Association. Long dominates the bout, with Snyder forced to cut weight. Long wins when Snyder falls after being knocked out in the fifth round. Snyder returns home, vow to train more and avoid tougher matches for now.
Albert J. Beveridge, Republican nominee for the U S Senate, traces a rise from Civil War era hardship on a Highland County farm to Illinois farm work, then logs weeks as a plowboy and rail laborer. He studied at Depauw, funded by work and prizes, read law in Indiana, and became a noted political speaker beginning in the Blaine era.
A city bar opposes moving Benton county into the flat judicial district. A committee led by Lucas Nebeker and fellow attorneys traveled to Indianapolis to press resolutions against the scheme. They met Senator Goodwine and Representative Lief and then returned, Brissey staying later to attend the Grand Theater.
John Steele aged 50 a longtime resident and respected farmer died at his home four miles southeast of the city after a short illness He left a wife and family well provided for Born January 5 1842 he joined the Presbyterian church and led a steady Christian life Funeral services conducted by a Reverend were largely attended Interment was in Mount Hope cemetery The article notes the sorrow his death brings to the community and honors his character.
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