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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
1
A notice from Clarence D. Case states that all money due on Republican subscriptions must be paid only to him. He warns that payments to any other person will be forfeited, claiming accounts were misreported by Mrs. Gwynn to Mr. Clifton and by Mr. Clifton to him.
Daniel W Simms of Covington will be the guest of honor at a stag affair hosted by the Jackson Club next Thursday. The event is described as a waive party with no formal ceremonies.
A cluttered page reports lectures near Covington with ticket details and dates, church revivals in Mellott and Veedersburg, social gatherings at Zeigler and Wade homes, and an upcoming Francis Labadie engagement. It also notes a murder case damages suit in the mountain circuit court and civic events in Covington and nearby towns.
Daniel Hibbs foreman of a Three 1 railroad bridge gang was instantly killed late yesterday when a freight engine pilot struck him as he worked on bridge 30 one mile west of Caio Will. He died from a broken neck and arm after attempting to clear a gauge under the train. The inquest was held in Kankakee. He leaves a wife and two small children and was highly regarded by railroad workers. The funeral is planned for Saturday at St Patrick's Catholic church.
Attica will begin free mail delivery on February 1 if carrier appointments from Washington proceed as scheduled. Officials expect appointments to be made within the next two weeks, enabling the program to start on time.
The first test trial in the case against ex-Treasurer John C. Hutton of Montgomery County was before Judge West at Crawfordsville Saturday. A demurrer to the complaint on two points was overruled and the charge deemed good. The issue concerns bond sales and premium paid with bondsmen liable for excess salary drawn.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold its twenty first meeting at the Denison House in Indianapolis on January 27 and 28. An annual dinner is set for January 28 at 7 p.m. with business sessions on Friday. Officers include J. A. Kemp president and Jerciay D. Hogate secretary. The event will feature a formal gathering and discussions.
Deputy Marshal P M Clark arrested Dames Toms in Attica on liquor sale without a license. Stein-Spring previously jailed for the same offense after October arrests. Toms bound over by U S Commissioner Severson at Lafayette to await U S criminal court action.
Barney Boyle age 70 a former Danville resident now living in Danville Illinois died last Friday at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Danville. He worked over twenty years for the Wabash railroad retiring due to illness. Funeral held 2:50 Sunday at St Patrick's church with Rev Father Sullivan officiating and burial south of Danville. He is survived by a widow two daughters Mesdames Mary Crow and Maggie Runyan and a son Cornelius Boyle who were with him at his death. Smoke up and try a Royal Seal.
The state supreme court elevated the duty of property owners renting to tenants by ruling landlords must answer for injuries to people or property caused by neglecting to keep premises in safe condition. The decision impacts property holders and rental agreements.
The Republican predicts a storm period today then a mix of cloudy and wet days. Saturday will be cloudy, Sunday and Monday rain or snow, Tuesday colder, Wednesday and Thursday unclear, and Friday fair weather.
Last Thursday night thieves entered John Nelson's store at Stone Bluff through the rear door and carried away several pairs of shoes, pocket knives, and many other articles. No solid clues exist beyond sighting strange persons in the evening, suspected as those who committed the theft. W L Richmond leases the opera house and plans a six-house circuit with a theatrical company. He will present only first class plays and run the circuit, staging one night at each location.
Mrs J A Spence died at the family residence at 12 50 pm Monday January 17 aged 3 years 10 months and days Funeral services were held at St Josephs Church Thursday morning at 9 Rev Father Tremmei Interment in Prescott Grove cemetery The bereaved husband has the sympathy of all in this sad hour of bereavement Obituary next week.
Plans for a Gothic five story Knights of Pythias castle in Indianapolis outline a front eighty foot turret and three total towers with forty office rooms in the second and third floors and a potential August national event. Separately a murder case in Florida yields limited hope for arrests and scarce rewards.
A public note urges readers to avoid financing purchases through distant merchants and to consult local dealers for bargains. It argues cash sent away to the city yields no real discounts and that local shops can match prices, even with cash incentives like ham, if needed.
A Covington train encountered several cows on the track near Wide Water on Friday night. One cow inched onto the bridge, went partly through, was freed with a plank, then slid back into the embankment with cuts and bruises but no broken bones. Passengers Maui Rowlind Jessie Kerr and Sam Brown were aboard.
Firman Milligan of Warren county faced a mad dog that chased him and two horses before he grabbed an ax and killed the animal. Officials will watch the horses for hydrophobia signs and may shoot if needed.
All parties acknowledging debt to Itw undersigned are asked to call and settle. Miss Ruth Galloway.
County officials report a flood of probate filings with executors and administrators named, actions on estates of Samuel Risenbrick and Isaac Palmer, plus commissions for Charley E Bryant and H.C. Yount. Marriage licenses issued include Fred Mathys with Rosa Clark and George Cook with Anna Hawkins.
Missing notes expected with Benton county Indiana treasurer Kirtley were discovered Friday by Dr. Clark Cook in the county treasurer’s office. The notes total nearly three thousand dollars. Treasurer Kirtley’s accounts are under investigation by Scott Bradley with no evidence of a shortage yet.
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