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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

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Case Nearing Close Gilbert Crumley Fate Nears

The Crumley murder trial moves toward a verdict as testimony on sanity and credibility continues. Witnesses include bankers, neighbors, and doctors, with prosecutors detailing a web of Crumley’s alleged life and the defense challenging mental state while lawyers close arguments amid rising court interest.

Joby Crumley John L. Weber L. van Reed Russell Smith Atty Fred Purnell Attica Crumley Pfeister Sheridan Crumley Home Drs. Wert, Myers Spinning McNeal Dr. Wert Dr. McNeal Atty. McCabe Wert Frazier Huff and Schermerhorn Burlington Robert N. Voliva Voliva James N. Voliva Gilbert Crumley Clint Royal Richland Township Crumsley Harry Frazier Veedéersburg Bank Sarah Rush William Mellett Clint Royal Dent Wilson Philpott

Williamsport youth jailed for forged check in Jeffersonville

Clarence Hall, 27, of Williamsport, convicted in circuit court on a forged check passed at the city elevator. He was arrested near Danville and sentenced Saturday to two to fourteen years in the State Reformatory at Jeffersonville.

Clarence Hall Williamsport Danville Jeffersonville

Music Store Pianos Sold At Cost In City sale

H G Peytno buys into a music store in a larger city and offers all Starr Richmond Trayser and Remington pianos and player pianos at cost. The sale will run only for a short period until stock is cleared. Cash or easy terms available.

H. G. Peytno Starr Richmond Trayser Remington Player

Biloxi Visit Delights Family Member in South

W. H. Cox writes from Biloxi Mississippi that they arrived Wednesday evening, secured a furnished five room cottage, took possession Friday, and like the location. He hopes the southern stay will improve a family member.

W. H. Cox Biloxi Miss South

Dotsons Move to Indianapolis Address

Prof. E C Dotson and his wife have relocated to 628 E 2nd St Indianapolis and express fondness for their new city while noting they will miss Covington. Their young daughter is recovering from diphtheria.

E C. Dotson Indianapolis

Wood For Sale by Farmer McMahon

Farmer McMahon offers black wood and stove wood for sale. Contact details not provided in the readable text.

Break Even In Business In 1913 Says Merchants

The article discusses how merchants must cover all expenses including capital stock interest and losses to break even. It emphasizes defining the expense account to know monthly or yearly ground, and that any revenue above the break even point represents clear profit. (Continued.)

Man and Boy Talk by Dr Woods at Court House

For men and boys above 14 years of age Dr Woods of Indianapolis will speak at the Court House on Sunday afternoon February 9 at 2 15 o clock The address will be an important one by an expert on a subject men desire reliable instruction.

Woods Indianapolis

Methodist Church Sets Weekend Themes Keeping Faith and First Murderer

The Methodist church will preach Keeping the Faith and The Question of the First Murderer next Sunday. Large crowds attend services with special music. Sabbath School begins at 9 30.

Methodist Church

A Good Citizen Dies

Francis Marion Dotson father of Veedersburg mayor died January 21 1913 aged 80 years 3 months 13 days funeral at Bone Brake church two miles south of Veedersburg last Thursday afternoon led by Rev O W McGaughey burial in nearby cemetery Born October 8 1832 in Mason county Kentucky lower.

Frank Dotson Bonebrake Veedersburg O. W. McGaughey Francis Marion Dotson Dotson Mason County

Civic League Moves Against Saloons In Covington

Civic League members met at the Methodist church Tuesday to push legal action. Petitions circulate to demand a Ward Election on saloons, asking Covington residents to decide if saloons should stay. The group urges a stand to clean up the city and protect residents from harm.

Civic League League Covington

Meaning of Fellowship and Twilight Sermons Set

First Presbyterian Church outlines morning sermon on The Meaning of Fellowship and evening topic Twilight and Trembling. The pastor leads with a reflective study of community and peril in faith.

Grades Entertain At Local High School Show

The entertainment provided by the grades at the high school last Friday evening drew a good crowd and was greatly enjoyed by all. Teachers and pupils combined to present a performance well worth the effort.

Death of H C Wyand Longtime Hillsboro resident passes

Hiram Wyand, a prominent Hillsboro figure active since the 1850s, dies at 3 30 p m Friday at his home. He served as postmaster, township trustee, and Fountain County clerk, and owned the Central hotel. He leaves a wife, one daughter Dena Wood, and four sons, with services held at the Methodist church.

Hiram Cain Township Fountain County Hilsboro M. E. Church Wyand Dena Wood Clyde Wyand Oklahoma F. Wyand Connersville Paul Ralph Wyand Ralph Mr. Wyand Postill Attica Hillsboro

New Steel Train on Wabash Route Sets New Equipment

The eastbound Continental Limited No 4 arrives at the Main Street depot with all steel cars from front to rear. Five car consists include mail baggage and smoker coach sleeper and cafe observation. The mail car is the first steel mail car built under government and American Railroad Association plans. Conductor Robert Merritt now leads the limited between Danville and Detroit for a few trips.

Continental Limited Main Street St Louis Detroit American Railroad Association United States Robert Merritt Covington Division The Road Danville

Orchestra Concert At Methodist Church Next Monday

The Methodist Sunday School orchestra will give a concert next Monday evening at the church to benefit the organization. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, and public patronage is appreciated.

Methodist Sunday School

Reporters Do Good Work On Crumley Trial Coverage

Journal staffer Walter Clark reported daily with detailed testimony and cuts for Lafayette Journal. Elmer Bowers provided unbiased accounts for Indianapolis News and Danville Commercial News. KE Heath covered for the Star and Mrs. Robert Ray for the Daily Tribune, with Attica press noted. The local press deserves credit for its handling of the case.

Walter Clark Lafayette Journal Journal Clark Elmer Bowers Indianapolis News Danville Commercial News KE. W. Heath Star Robert Ray Attica Daily Tribune

Munsey Urges Merger of Progressives and Republicans

Frank A. Munsey editor of Munsey d magazine endorses blending the Progressive and Republican parties into a new force. He argues a united party can rise from the ruins of both with leaders acceptable to all and a conciliatory policy. He calls for purge of discredited leaders and elimination of radical doctrines.

Frank A. Munsey Munsey Co. Roosevelt Mr. Munsey Col. Munsey Abraham Lincoln

Williamsport Wedding Ties Curt Finfrock and Risa Schlosser

Curt Finfrock and Miss Risa Schlosser were wed at her Williamsport home last Wednesday. He is related to James Everly and the couple will reside in Attica after the ceremony.

Curt Finfrock Risa Schlosser James Everly Williamsport Attica

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Lewis Parnell W. E. Livengood McCabe Civic League In Action First Presbyterian Church H. C. Wyand Wabash E. M. Board the Home Dealer Cone
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