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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
1
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday evening to honor Sr. A Dickenson on his 45th birthday. About thirty five guests attended, sharing refreshments and creating a pleasant, informal gathering after a long day.
Clarence M. harry of this city suffered symptoms of a tape worm for some time. Sunday Dr. Nicks administered a dose that captured the genuine article, showing good effect in alcohol and measuring about thirty one feet. Meharry, about twenty two years old, felt much relieved.
Covington will meet Foster on Foster grounds next Sunday afternoon July 21 for the second of five games. The first game, played here last Sunday, ended 8 to 0 in favor of Foster, who showed excellent form and gentlemanly play. The upcoming match is billed as highly interesting with well arranged grounds.
Parke County Telephone company sold a controlling interest to Central Union Telephone company of Indianapolis. Frank M. Boyd facilitated the deal completed last week. Old stockholders remain in the reorganized company. New management began operations last Friday with A. M. Adams president, W. B. Thomson secretary treasurer, Ous Burrin manager, and Ed Milligan wire chief and trouble man.
Zachariah Kirby, 58 years, 6 months, 10 days old, died at his Reservation home after several weeks of illness from gas tritis. Born in Iowa, he had been married several times and left many children and relatives including his last wife. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the residence, with Rev. Palmer and Rev. Elmore, then burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Jeremiah Harlow of Montgomery county died last night at 8 15 at his home 906 West Pike street He was 70 years old and a Baptist church member Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at the home conducted by Rev J P Henson assisted by Rev Williams and Rev Galey Interment Wesley Cemetery Survived by wife Martha J Harlow The notice also contains an advertisement for Warn gates and cedar posts for sale by J L Townsley
The Covington Fair premium list is on file with rules identical to last year. The book is neatly prepared though smaller. Fair dates run September 17 through 20. Geo Robb serves as president and John KR De Haven as secretary.
Mr and Mrs Tom Clascock traveled to Iudianapoli Tuesday morning where Mrs Myre Glascock entered St Vincent Hospital for removal of a left eye growth. The procedure required preliminary treatment and she will remain for several days. It is hoped for a swift recovery.
Mrs John Bus Land's sisters and family celebrated her 51st birthday Sunday at the Fourth Street home. They returned from church to a warmly set table, with extra dishes prepared on the spot. Fifty-one candles flickered on a tray as the repast concluded.
The clerk issued several marriage licenses during the past week. Frank Schoff married Mamie Banick, Roby Abernathy wed Anna F. Long, Harley Hibbs and Jessie Willhite united, Charles McIntosh with Ver ne Detson, Frank Woods with Anna McMilliam, David Smith and Ike Stonebraker, Edward Davis and Mary Chizum, and W H Bingaman with Nora Lawhead.
The Crawfordsville Journal urges Covington to back a western extension of the traction line this fall. Investors may provide about 60,000 dollars, with early track only to Sugar Creek this year, but promising local trade gains. Citizens are urged to discuss the plan and consider Ben Hur traction bonds as a prudent investment.
Anderson Ind July 17 Rev T W Grafton pastor of Central Christian church is fined 25 dollars for contempt of court by Judge Blanchard Nforne police court. He refused to disclose where he set a bottle of beer shown in his pulpit sermon claiming it was bought near police headquarters. He will appeal to the circuit court.
Indianapolis July 15 Dem editors plan a three day gathering at T. Taggart's hospitable roof in French Lick. Two-thirds of Indiana's Democratic scribes have accepted invitations and many party leaders will attend, signaling active political discussions.
Miss May Dwight thirty eight and Miss Nell Dwight thirty died when May tried to rescue swimmer Miss Humphrey at James Lake near Angola. May could not swim and both sisters drowned while Nell tried to help May. Mr Holmes rescued Humphrey. The Dwights lived in Toledo Ohio.
Merrill Moores of Indianapolis was elected president of the Indiana State Bar Association. Other officers include Vice President Dan W. Sims of Lafayette, Secretary George A. Batchlor of Indianapolis, Treasurer Frank E. Gavin of Indianapolis, and executive committee members John W. Hanan of Lagrange, William P. Breen of Fort Wayne, William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis, and William C. Darroch of Kentland.
Two unidentified white men robbed a pawnshop at 37 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis late yesterday. They struck clerk Simon Gold in the head, fractured his skull in three places, and escaped with gold jewelry and cash totaling over $3,500. Gold is hospitalized in serious condition.
Special Premium details a 1907 horse show by the Covington French Coach Horse Company for the best act sired by Unique. August 1 1907 display awarded cash premiums with 1st prize set at 86.00 dollars and other prizes noted as 2nd and 3rd cash awards.
Deputy Twiddy assisted in a Tuesday arrest ordered by Sheriff Gardusty after a tip placed a Boswell relative with the suspect. The man detained turned out to be the wrong person, and the sheriff remains without the correct man.
Mrs. Thomas Britton broke her left wrist and sustained bruises after stepping out of the east dining room door and falling into an open cellar doorway. She remained under care and was reported getting along nicely.
The notice invites all church members to the Saturday afternoon session of the Quarterly Conference and announces Sunday services at 9:30 Sabbath School led by W. N. White and 10:45 morning preaching by Dr. E. A. Schell likely his last visit as Presiding Elder. Communion follows the sermon.
Thomas McCoy, bank wrecking convict from Rensselaer Indiana, serving time in Michigan City, was denied parole. The board cited an unblemished prison record but questioned his overall suitability. McCoy is employed on a farm under guard supervision and faces prior mortgage claims tied to the bank’s failure.
Henry Martin of Evansville fired on Everett VanOsdal wounding him in the lung during a quarrel sparked by alleged abuse of Martin's wife. A mob of over 2000 seized the suspect near the Vandalia bridge, but police intervention sent Martin to jail and saved him from lynching. VanOsdal, a packing firm employee, was hospitalized at St Anthony’s with injuries.
In Winamac Indiana on July 13 Mrs Eliza Welsh widow of Roy Welsh of Star City made two suicide attempts first by attempting to swallow laudanum stopped by an attendant and then by tearing a sheet into strips for a rope She was rescued by timely intervention The family history includes her father shooting himself, her mother and a brother hanging and another brother drowning in the Tippecanoe River near Winamac
Columbus Indiana July 18 Justice Kinney arranged use of a circuit court room for next Monday for preliminary trials of seven men accused of whitecapping William T Vanest a South Bethany blacksmith. Kinney cites large spectator turnout and many lawyers as reason for bigger space.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks drew a large Seattle crowd yesterday at the Christian Endeavor convention. He was busy from morning until night, delivering an address to the Endeavers and closing with a monster crowd speech on the topic Our Country at the convention tent.
Struck by lightning at the Buskirk residence nine miles west of Bloomington Morton Buskirk 30 dies in the two story house fire. Mrs Buskirk and the children escape with only minor injuries.
In Velpen Indiana the main business section of the town except Brock's drug store burned. The fire caused about 20000 dollars in damage with 10000 dollars insured. Authorities suspect a post office robbery preceded the blaze and say flames spread to nearby structures.
Mrs. Isaac Bishop, a ticket agent at the I. C. traction station in Morristown Indiana, shot an unknown man when he attempted to rob the ticket office. The wounded robber escaped despite being shot and returned fire, with a bullet penetrating Mrs. Bishop's bonnet.
Lyons Indiana July 17 Grover Cade eighteen was riding home from a country trip when a horse driven by an unknown person struck him he was thrown into a ditch and died a few hours later from concussion of the brain.
VanDorn's Drug Store lists Heavy Golden Engine Oil priced at 24 cents per eight gallon container. The notice presents a small sale item with a single product and price.
Trustee Clint Smith paid off the last debt of Wabash township last June leaving the township out of debt with ample funds to cover future and current expenses. Ex trustee Thompson had reduced the debt but Smith ensured no unnecessary spending while maintaining educational and community programs. The article notes continued discount sales at J. Loeb's Stores.
Mount Vernon Indiana July 16 Joe Spencer seventeen and William Thompson nineteen fought at Logsdon church over a girl. Spencer cut Thompson's throat and he died within minutes. Spencer says he acted in self defense.
President James of Illinois announces Prof. W F M Goss from Purdue University will become dean of the engineering college at the University of Illinois. The move follows Indiana losses as Illinois gains a senior engineer educator.
Grace Allen age two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Allen of 1019 Mulberry Street, died after swallowing several strychnia tablets she mistook for candy. The incident occurred in Indianapolis on July 17.
A local baseball clash is set between Sand 11 Sports and Tiago's Mud Dauber Scouts. The camp lineup lists players Bodine Pred Kogg J Anbrogge Davis Hore Casey Koebier Bodine Prank Hall Ninney Rodgers and umpire Allen Shaff with managers and officials noted.
A town tent revival announces daily two sessions if needed with lawn services in yards. Readings songs prayers and talks will fill about 20 minutes per service. The piece urges attendance, warns of eternity, and promises both regret and joy based on saved or unsaved status.
Sunday July 14 1907 descendants of Jacob and Margaret Saltsgaver held a reunion at the old homestead now owned by Wm Davis. Philip Saltsgaver visiting from Springfield Mo with brothers Henry and W H. 90 hungry attendees were fed and guests enjoyed a large table and decorations.
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