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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
1
Wabash Chapel plans an ice cream supper on the colonial porch of Sherman Yerkes just west of the church. The event is set for Wednesday evening July 30 and the public is invited to attend.
Robert Bright has resigned from his position as deputy postmaster here with effect Saturday night. He sought a change from indoor confinement and duties not to his liking and plans to rest and perhaps pursue other work. He has been courteous and painstaking in official duties, earning many friends who will miss him at the window.
The lovary board is not moving rapidly with work and few advances are expected this year. Members cannot agree on the contract terms. The contract was let Tuesday to Chas A Brown of this city. Attica brick will be used. Brown will begin work soon.
Edward W. Richeson was reported critically ill last week with deteriorating condition. He was taken to Peru hospital on a stretcher Monday morning accompanied by Mrs. Richeson and Russell, with friends alarmed at signs of coma.
The piece argues that a welcoming, cooperative business climate fuels steady town growth while monopolies hinder it. It then details a sensational front of the Haines restaurant fight between Mrs. Haines and Mrs. Tittle, witnessed by a crowd, with hair pins and umbrellas used as improvised weapons. A Lima interurban crash report follows, misreported at first but later clarified that Judge Schoonover and wife were not seriously harmed and would resume travel.
The high school graduating class of 1907 enjoyed their annual picnic yesterday with many members present, including those living outside the city. A fine dinner was served and attendees shared a joyful day with friends.
The Covington Friend notes that city authorities should watch more closely for bootlegging. A bootlegger operated last Sunday at the ball game on the fair grounds and evidence appeared on nearby streets, suggesting officers could locate him.
John and James Collier of Homer Illinois were jailed in Danville Mississippi Louisiana Tuesday night last week charged with stealing a horse from Don Mitchell west of the city. They later admitted taking the horse to a church west of town traded the animal for a roan horse and $13 cash to a man at Orisman. The pair are now held in Williamsport jail and confessed to the theft.
An ice cream social will be held at Bend church next Friday evening inviting residents from the surrounding country to attend and enjoy a pleasant evening.
John Wilson aged 63, formerly of West Lebanon, died at his Williamsport home of paralysis Sunday morning. Funeral services and burial were held in West Lebanon Tuesday afternoon. He served as County Recorder for two terms and had been out of office since the first of the year.
Two lectures with an orchestra concert at Bend church in the first week of August. Egypt topic lecture Tuesday August 5 and Palestine topic lecture Wednesday August 6 with a stereooptic display. August 7 features a high grade orchestra concert using about 125 slides and a small admission fee.
Dr. Fox and his family left Wednesday for a month long vacation in Michigan. They will visit Adrian for a week and spend the rest at Gull Lake for recreation and study. The sixth year of the pastorate has closed as the best in many respects with finances for the new year well provided. He will return for the last Sunday in August.
The Ladies' Aid of the M F church schedules a Saturday molding exchange at the Mes. ye book store. Shoppers may find items good to buy and support church work.
The pastor’s theme Sunday morning is The Relation of Experience to Truth. Evening service continues Christ in Art series. Sunday services run all August. Bend church hosts afternoon preaching, Sunday school at 9 45 and Elworth League devotional at 6 30.
President Wilson sent to the Senate the choice of Albert Schoonover for United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. The position pays about $6 000 a year and Schoonover is described as well fitted to duty. He was trained in law by his father Judge I E Schoonover and has a strong county and state record.
The Baughman Gustine Company announces a week long engagement in Covington starting Monday July 28. A mammoth rain proof tent and Sun O Light lighting will illuminate the pavilion with luxury seating and attentive staff. Ladies admitted free with escort on opening night as part of Ladies Night.
An ice cream supper will be held at Osborn Prairie church on Wednesday evening July 30. A fine musical program has been arranged. All are invited to attend.
Notice states the Carwile road south from the city is under improvement and not open to travel while the work is green. The public is advised to use an alternate route for travel.
James S. Minnick 26 and Mrs Katy Dunbar 23. John Davis 25 and Josie Allen 21. Elmer Weston 25 and Nellie George 21. Albert T. Huttenbrock 26 and Ida M. Lewin 27.
At a special Monday meeting the county council unanimously refused a 1500 appropriation to carry out the new Vocational law. The measure aimed to hire a county agent to oversee the program proposed by Rep. Stabl in the last legislature. The writer criticizes the scheme as benefitting certain interests at taxpayers’ expense and praises the council’s decision.
John Young a 35 year old plasterer employed by John Keller fell from Ord Wilson's motor house boat during a river trip on the Wabash. He disappeared after plunging into swift waters near the American camp and was not recovered despite searches. Young was the son of the late Jack Young and had joined the party after an afternoon of drinking.
Mr and Mrs George Boughner hosted sixteen relatives for a dinner at their East Jefferson Street home. The gathering featured round table talks of bygone days and a splendid meal. Attendees included Lon and wife from Chicago Roy and wife from Danville Charles and wife from Vermillion county Lou and family from Hester and Luther and family from Vermillion county.
Superintendent Livengood has called the County Teachers Institute for the week of August 18 at the high school in this city. Highly capable instructors have been secured.
Incorporated Abstract Co of Covington and Fountain County is nearly complete and awaits secretary of state papers. The Homer Sewell Abstract Company of Fountain County will take over the late Homer Sewell’s books and equipment to conduct general abstract and quiet title work. The estate includes an excellent set of abstract books as a major asset. The firm hopes to begin business soon.
The Democratic primary for city officers on August 5 at the city hall shows a heated contest for Mayor between T. H. McGeorge and Joseph Laney. Treasurer and Clerk positions see little opposition, with several Council candidates named and talk of a Citizens’ ticket challenging the regular nominees.
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