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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
1
The Fountain-War ren Medical Association and the Ben Hur Dental Association met at Rogers Park for their annual union picnic. A chicken and catfish dinner followed in the dining hall and a fine program was presented with many local professionals in attendance.
Leland Moore an assistant bookkeeper at Attica Stork Yards was injured when his Ford coupe collided with a Ford sedan driven by Freeman Knowles near the New Castle church. Moore suffered a badly injured arm requiring bandages and dressing at Ellie Brown's home, while Knowles escaped injury though his car was demolished.
A car descending a Baltimore road embankment near Covington wrecked down a 30 foot slope. In the vehicle were Mr. Johnson, his wife formerly Miss Furice Peck, their young child, her father Peck, and sister Miss Florenci Peck. All sustained injuries, with severe bruises reported for several passengers. Mr. Peck and Miss Florence among the more seriously hurt.
The readable text mentions strawberry crop quality and a truck race near a ferry, with references to weather, moieties, and a city in Georgia. Specific names and dates are not clear due to garbled OCR.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions dates and events with unclear names. It references a 6th semester and examinations or activities, but readable specifics are scarce.
In a reflection on aging and decay, two ancient ash trees in the courthouse yard are felled marking the passage of generations. The author notes the trees witnessed court scenes and lovers’ vows, stand as mute sentinels, and laments life’s fragility and nature’s laws before the trees are removed as ground clutter.
County Commissioners awarded the coal supply contract for the county farm court house and jail for the coming year. About 600 tons are expected with Depty Lape bid 36.50 per ton for the county farm and 6.00 per ton for the court house and jail, with supply from the raddy mines.
The Sunshine Thimble club met on a July afternoon to surprise Mrs. Ora Livengood for her birthday. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake on the lawn, a social time, and best wishes for many happy returns. The attendees included Mrs. Achins, Mrs. Sinmerman, Mrs. Aber, and several others. visitors named Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Cras, and Mrs. Noel Gover among them.
Fragmented OCR recalls a Lyric theater program featuring a fascinating lineup. The piece mentions a Wong appearance and a house show emphasizing exotic visuals and stage feats.
Real estate agents Toreweh M Gardner and Reddenbaugh Jackson orchestrate a transfer in which James D Wilson sells the Ed Hurt farm near town and a 95 acre parcel in northeast Wabash township to Robert Pire of Mill Creek. In return Wilson acquires a 240 acre farm in North Millcreek from Pire. The group expressed mixed emotions about the transaction.
The Beverly Gardens orchestra will provide music for a dance at Reegers Park tonight. The event invites the public to enjoy an evening of dancing in a lively Park setting.
Bert Page of Mellott and Dan Young of Attica toured the proposed North Milcreek road Wednesday morning. They were joined by W. E. Bill and another viewer. The report is understood to be adverse.
Robert S. Keller born January 4 1844 in Wabash township died July 5 1922 at age 47. A Civil War veteran wounded at Kennesaw Mountain he endured long suffering. Last wife Emma Lichty of near Newtown survives with three children. Funeral at Coal Creek Chapel conducted by Rev McHargue Kingman followed by interment in nearby cemetery.
Albert Hege & Sons closed a deal for the west part lot and first and second floor rooms of the Loeb building. Mr Hegg will open a well stocked gentlemen clothing store in a couple of weeks offering hats, boots and shoes at minimum cost. He plans to dispose of his junk business which will stay where it is.
A large Sunday crowd enjoyed Portland Arch with fine water shade and ample accommodations. Visitors praised the cool nooks along Bear Creek, the scenic cliffs, and the entertainment as a pleasant escape during hot vacation days.
All services held at Rogers Pack Bend and Covington churches with attendees meeting at Covington M E church at 10 o clock to secure admission. Sunday school at 11, pastor preaches at Sopom. A basket dinner at 12 cafeteria style. Committee members N F Smith QO R Kerr R B Kern invite all readers.
Mrs. Hiram Keller was taken to Lake View hospital on Wednesday evening with peptic poisoning from ulcerated teeth and torn sinews. The teeth were removed on Thursday, but doctors could not locate the source of her trouble after several weeks of illness.
Large Sunday crowd fills Lodi as resort reports record attendance. The gathering drew diverse attendees from across the county and marked a premier opening day of the season.
Attics resident Wail Calvert in Co ington and trustee Will Brant in town Thursday. George Newkirk and wife, and Edmon Kelley with family visited Covington area early week. Mrs J Po Henson of Gerard Kansas visits son Roswell Henson. John McDonald and wife guesting in Indianapolis over the weekend. Rumor circulates about a blue sky stock proposition. residents urged to research before investing with strangers.
The National Republican apparatus congratulates Thomas A. Clifton on twenty-fifth year of owning the Covington Republican. The letter cites press upgrades, a new 3 horsepower motor, additional motors, and a Mergenthaler linotype as signs of progress. George B. Lockwood, Indiana Republican organizer, offers best wishes to Clifton and the Covington paper.
Early Saturday morning sparks from burning cobs ignited the cob chute at Rob Roy elevator. A horse team pulled the chute down, halting the blaze before it reached the main building. The Attica chemical wagon made a record run but was not required.
Miss Mylord Crane of Ft Wayne visits relatives here. Attorney Whitehell and Cris Van Deverder look after interests here Thursday. Lewis H Johnsom of Indianapo visited with his sister and Miss Susie Wricht this week. Miss Bess Duntan of Bloomington visits her mother Mrs Mary Dinar. Lucas Nebeker enjoys vacation on his farm east of ten. Monday night rain paused road work. threshing season is busy. John G McCord of the Attorney Generals office was in the city on official business. Blackberries available by order at this office. price reasonable. Mrs Marion Young of Brownsburg returned after visiting her parents. Birth at Lake View hospital: a 7 pound 14 ounce girl named Jean Elizabeth. Zell Tracy, Attica Tribune foreman, returns from vacation in Southern Illinois. quips about his whiskers.
Miss Faith Beckette and Floyd B. Hobart were married at the bride’s parents home near State Line. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dean with attendants Miss Gladys Beckette and Carter Beckett. After a three course luncheon the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Urbana after August 1. Both are West Lebanon High School and Illinois University graduates. Hobart works as an assistant chemist at the university.
Residents petitioned Trustee Hegg to build a bridge over a small stream on Galloway road near Freeman Galloway’s rural home. The Board of County Commissioners reportedly refused action, citing public necessity and state law, noting bridges costing over 100 dollars on rural routes must be county funded.
Administratrix named for the estate of the late Jesse Martin. Danville guests visit Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan. Attica visitors stop by Covington. Willem Rowse travels home after news of his mother’s death. Walter Mears to manage a Teulone elevator. Miss Lucy L. Bell promotes Je-Nee-Wa products. Attica man seeks sub-agent for Hupmobile sales. Dr. Crockett and Lafayette guests attend the Doctors picnic. A healthy baby arrives at Roy and Mrs. Smith’s home with milk route expansion ahead. Frank Faust heads to Tippecanoe Lake. David, from Akron, joins for visit and return home.
Neighbors alerted the Fred Ricketts residence on North Sixth Street around 8 30 pm Wednesday as a trash fire in the yard grew into a blaze reaching the garret and roof. Firefighters battled the old one story structure until under control with estimated damage four to five hundred dollars, mostly to the roof and from smoke and water. The fire originated in a southeast bedroom dresser, cause undetermined. the house is insured but contents were not.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners maintains jurisdiction over a 25600 dollar bond issue for the Byron Prade road project in Fountain County. Attorney General’s opinion says county officials lack authority to issue and sell bonds after disapproval by the board. The board reports November declined authorization, yet Fountain County commissioners advertise the bonds without notice of redetermination.
Discussion centers on whether taxpay ers can protest after county commissioners fail to issue a determination notice. Mr. Lesh asserts the right to protest cannot be denied, a ground echoing the Black Read Case and recent Montgomery county rulings. Officials argue taxpayers should be heard and their wishes respected despite local official records.
Hon W L Liverwood Miss Anna Clawson Rev Moffett Maydie May and Charity DeBon of this county went to Lebanon Wednesday to attend a district democratic meeting.
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