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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
5
Various society items report visits by Wilmer Foster and Roy Guy, court trials in progress, and interactions among local residents. Advertisements promote ladies clothing at discounts, bought land investments in Louisiana, and poultry for sale. A child ill with pneumonia is noted at the Nebeker home.
Announcement to Fountain Warren and Vermillion counties urges spring furniture rug linoleum and carpet purchases. It cites large fall purchases, lower current prices, rising costs and benefits of buying now versus after January 1. Also notes local merchants in Covington offer better value and asks residents to advertise wants in the Republican. A parish sermon and a funeral for a McDonald child are mentioned.
D C Reed left Saturday for Denver to serve as one of three judges for feeder cattle at the National Stock Show to be held at the Union Stock Yards during the week beginning Monday. Denver hosts the world's largest feeder cattle show and Reed plans to exhibit at least 2000 head. Reed is recognized as one of Indiana's best feeders and is highly qualified for the assignment.
County Clerk Manford C. Jones has received the OK from field examiners who audited his books under the state accounting law. The report praises his improvements over predecessors and commends his careful, balanced records.
Tidal Lodge No. 36 K of P Covington Ind holds election January 24 1913 to elect one trustee for a two year term. C C O R Kerr attests John Koebler. Read all the ads it pays.
Several new cases listed in the circuit court include Dr. Francis M. Jefferies versus Jasper N. Roberts on note. James Beasley versus James Stevens for damages. Nancy A Hesler et al versus Hillsboro State Bank in partition. Voliva administrator versus William Kochell et al in partition. Chas R Scribners Sons versus John R Hicks on debt. Geo M Williams versus Lewis H Thompson on debt and attachment. Stephen C Campbell versus Mill Creek Township. Ada R Kellogg versus John Kellogg for divorce. Two cases noted.
Wm. Royce and his wife from Perrysville were in the city on Wednesday, meeting local residents and touring downtown landmarks.
Hulda E. Galyean born April 26 1847 in Henry county emigrated to Warren county Indiana in 1867. She married John A. Switzer April 4 1872 and had four children Marion Ross John W and John A who died before her and Ida M Gilmore surviving. She died January 4 1913 at Vermillion county Indiana burial Prairie Chapel cemetery. funeral January 7 led by Rev E W Stricker. She joined M E church Benson Chapel later United Brethren Mound Prairie church.
Dr Buckner and James Hastings plan a week in Missouri while Herman Lemp runs the jewelry store. Mrs Stanley Pavey hosts the Pricilla Club at her South Fifth Street home. refreshments and a pleasant afternoon occur. Andrew Anderson of Hansboro and family will visit Peter Anderson next week. John Klage recovers after appendicitis and a prior fall, hoping to return home soon. Rev John W Marshall, evangelist, finishes a two week Christian church stint and starts four weeks in Covington. Tom Evans recovers from grippe and nears pneumonia recovery and outings resume. R E Smith travels to Indianapolis for business and to inspect the legislature.
County representative Stahl introduced a bill in the house to abolish township advisory boards and transfer duties to township trustees. He cites the boards as of little use and a source of unnecessary expense. Also notes storms and social notices in Roanoke and Danville area.
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