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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
1
Auditor James T. Bell completes the July disbursement of county school funds to township trustees. The January draw for 1906 covers the special school fund for school property expenses excluding teacher salaries and the tuition fund for pedagogue pay. Totals show 921.08 for BES and 43,373.83 for both funds.
Crawfordsville voters nominated Dr. David N. Morgan for mayor in a Friday primary, where he captured about 45 percent amid four rivals. Republicans feel confident they can carry the city ticket this fall, praising the slate as representative of all party elements and urging support to elect the entire lineup in November.
The Mecca Herald debuts Monday as a neat, thrifty business sheet published by Mecca Publishing Co. Editor Ed F. Banes and business manager Dr. James T. Towey lead the venture. Wishing the new newspaper success.
Goods offered by G. W. Boyon listed as a chesel lit of household items for sale at bargain prices to avoid relocating belongings. The notice implies a complete clearout without detailed item descriptions.
The Veedersburg News notes repeated claims of Covington superiority and rivalry remarks during events. It cites Big Four records showing 215 tickets sold and liverymen reporting Covington-bound rides each night, despite local cries for more.
Union services will be held on the courthouse yard if weather allows. If conditions are unfavorable, the service relocates to the Baptist church at 7 30.
William Date of Cayuga traveled to Covington last Thursday and after drinking collapsed inside M E church. Worshipers were awakened by groans as he slept. Mar shall Longacre escorted him. He received the usual Friday morning fine to be paid on the streets. An unpleasant awakening.
The forty five day session of the state board of tax commissioners opens with Governor Hanly as the only new member replacing former Governor Durbin. Parks M. Martin’s term ends soon. Hanly may reappoint based on his work. The board may set personal property valuations independently, a power newly authorized, with four to five days likely devoted to this task as railroad interests also present.
A new ordinance prohibits painting printing pasting or affixing any word letter character figure or device on buildings walls fences or trees without owner consent. Violators face a fine between 35 and 50 dollars. Exemptions apply to official notices such as public sales by sheriffs administrators executors or guardians or notices required by law.
The Hillsboro Times received high marks for its write up on the town and prominent citizens, with an illustrated edition reflecting credit on the town. A Republican supplement is issued this week to meet column demands, both papers full of live local news and business notices.
Twenty four neighbors visited Chap Graham on Monday night and took possession of his home for a pleasant social. Ice cream cake and fruit were served as they gathered to honor the sixty six year old man who was described as a prince of good fellows.
Byron J Graham born 1845 died June 24 1905 after brief heart illness. Survived by wife and five children and four brothers and sisters. Funeral from family residence south of the city Friday June 30 conducted by Rev Walthall of the Christian church. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery.
Cayuga defeated Covington 7 to 3 at Covington last Sunday. The Covington umpire was accused of bias favoring home players, prompting wrangling and reversals. It marks Covington’s second loss this season while Cayuga has lost only two in twelve games, to Danville on the home field and to Wingate at Wingate. Visitors called the game a rag chew from start to finish.
Garner and James Brothers, operators of the Plaza bar and a saloon at 13 South Vermilion Street, were fined 50 and costs each by Magistrate Phillips for keeping their places open last Sunday. Garner pleaded guilty. James Brothers delayed the plea until afternoon.
In Covington the State of Indiana on the relation of Patrick McMahon vs Mrs Mabel Crosby concluded with no charges against Crosby after a long trial in which McMahon accused Crosby of taking $47 in a Danville saloon back room. The proceedings exposed back room temptations as Jos McMahon clashed with counsel and local officers.
The Kingman Agricultural Association will hold its second annual fair from September 26 to 29 on the association grounds near Kingman. Prospects look bright for a successful exhibit with thanks extended for complimentary tickets to all privileges during the fair. The message notes a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine ad with Tom Walsh in Covington.
S H Hall superintendent of our city schools will leave for institute work in southern Indiana counties. He has three years of successful institute experience in Jeffersonville and Switzerland county. A letter from Switzerland county Supt EB Scudder praises his practical teaching in reading and arithmetic and calls his work the best yet.
A barn owned by John Francis near Waynetown burned to the ground last Saturday. It carried partial insurance with Montgomery Fountain County Mutual.
John Hawkins and Otho Hersh barger plan a new restaurant on the south side in the room recently vacated by Fancy Lemp. The venture, to be called the South Side Restaurant, aims to open for business by tomorrow and begins with hopeful prospects.
Clerk Bryant reports issued licenses for Orton Holinger to Bertha Cadwallader Thomas K Westbrook to Mary Mabel Cary Hugh Clark to Mrs Francis Hardy Harry J Board to Mary P line Miller and Fred Abernathy to Gertie A Coats.
Mr and Mrs Zephariah Fulton and sons Charles and Walter with Grandma Fulton hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Edward Fulton of 486 Anton St Danville Illinois. Thirty four guests attended and included Frank Fulton and family Clifford Logan and family Mrs Maria Evans and daughter Mrs Mary Bloomfield and the Misses Hattie Maude and Goldie Clem. All wished Edward many happy returns.
Wallace Indiana July 10 report says Harry Allen left to relocate with his family amid rumors of missing funds. Tom Allen says no fraud or crime. claims family driven home during hauling contracts and route handed to a deputy while awaiting contact.
The Indiana State Board of Health reports May 1905 total county deaths at 7.4 per thousand. The release provides the monthly mortality figures for the county.
Schulenburg and Schma recently bought a handsome leather upholstered back from the Elkhart buggy company for about $300. The cut under back pattern seats eight and will be used in their regular back service.
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