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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
1
Wabash Chapel will host an ice cream supper on the large colonial porch at the home of Sherman Yerkes just west of the church on Wednesday evening July 30. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Robert Bright re signed his position as deputy postmaster here with the resignation effective Saturday night. He sought a change from indoor confinement and not liking the work, plans to rest a while and likely pursue other line of work. He was courteous and painstaking, placing service and public interests first, leaving many friends who will miss him.
The library board moves slowly and may only complete preliminaries this year as members struggle to agree on standards and contracts. Charles A. Brown of Attica is awarded the contract for brick used and will begin work soon.
Edward W Richeson was taken seriously ill last week and returned to Peru hospital on Monday on a stretcher. Mrs Richeson and Russell accompanied him as his condition worsened with alarming coma symptoms. He previously had an operation at the Peru hospital early in the year and later had a minor procedure that failed to produce the hoped for improvement.
A local column argues that welcoming new residents and avoiding monopolies fuels healthy growth and better business. It emphasizes cooperation among firms and cites a tumultuous melee outside the Haines restaurant where Mrs Haines and Mrs Tittle fought over ice, umbrellas, and hairpins amid a cheering crowd.
The high school graduating class of 1907 held their annual picnic yesterday with a large, strong cohort. Friends joined the event, many now living outside the city attended, a fine dinner was served, and a general good time was enjoyed.
Covington Friends notes bootleg activity in the city with a report of a bootlegger operating last Sunday at the ball game on the fair grounds. Evidence seen on the streets afterward suggests police could locate him easily.
Joha and James Collier of Homer Illinois were jailed in Danville after being charged with stealing a horse from Don Mitchell west of the city. They confessed and are held in Williamsport while detailing the exchange involving a roan horse and fifteen dollars, culminating in another trade for a second horse.
An ice cream social will be held at the Band cave next Friday evening inviting residents from the surrounding country to join for a pleasant evening.
John Wilson formerly of West Lebanon died at his Williamsport home of paralysis Sunday morning aged 63. Funeral services and burial were held in West Lebanon Tuesday afternoon. He served the county as Recorder for two terms and had been out of office since the first of the year.
Bend church hosts two stereopticon lectures on Egypt and Palestine during the first week of August. An orchestra concert follows with about 125 slides. A small admission fee will be charged.
Dr Fox and family depart Wednesday for a month long vacation in Michigan. They will spend a week in Adrian and the remainder at Gall Lake for recreation and study. The pastor’s sixth year has closed as the best in several points with finances secured for the new year. He plans to return for the last Sunday in August.
A Tuesday morning report says Judge Schoonover and his wife were hit by an interurban car in Lima Ohio Monday evening. Their car was demolished and both were seriously injured though later described as not badly hurt. Mrs Schoonover was slightly bruised and they planned to return home after repairs.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. F. church will hold a Saturday morning exchange at Mrs. Phelps' book store tomorrow. Come in and buy something good to eat. Committee.
The pastor will speak on The Relation of Experience to Truth next Sunday morning and Christ in Art in the evening, continuing a series. Regular church services run every Sunday in August, with Bend church Sunday afternoon service, Sunday school at 9 45 and Elworth League devotional at 6 30.
Friday afternoon President Wilson sent to the Senate the name of Hon. Albert Schoonover for United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. The office pays about 6000 dollars yearly and Schoonover is deemed well qualified to discharge its duties. He was trained in law by his father Judge I E Schoonover and has a record of diligence in county cases and in the state legislature. In San Diego he holds a high standing at the bar and among the people.
A prominent amusement outfit announces a week long engagement in Covington starting Monday July 28. The Baughman Gustine Company presents a rain proof tent venue with Sun-O-Light, luxurious seating, and polite staff. Ladies admitted free when accompanied by a full paid adult ticket on opening night labeled Ladies Night.
D J Young and Company announces a two week period of exceptionally low prices on high grade singles. The offer targets collectors and dealers seeking quality records at reduced rates.
An ice cream supper will be held at Osborn Prairie church on Wednesday July 30. A fine musical program is planned and all are invited to attend.
Notice states the Carwile road south from the city is closed to traffic during improvements. Travelers are urged to take an alternate route for safety and to serve the public interest.
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. Hattenbrook 26 and Ida M. Lewin 27.
At a special meeting the county council unanimously refused a 1500 appropriation to implement the new Vocational law. The move aimed to align the county with the law and hire a county agent, but the council judged the measure would not benefit the county sufficiently at this time.
John Young a 35 year old plasterer for John Keller fell from Ord Wilson’s motor house boat during a river pleasure outing on the Wabash. Despite search efforts the body has not been recovered and the river was dragged for days. Young was the son of the late Jack Young known in Warren county and Attica.
Superintendent Livengood announces the County Teachers Institute to be held the week of August 18 at the city high school. Strong instructors have been secured for the event.
Incorporated Abstract Co of Covington and Fountain County prepares to launch Homer Sewell Abstract Company in Fountain County. It will handle general abstract and quiet title work using the late Homer Sewell’s books and equipment, with state papers pending.
Mr and Mrs George Boughner of this city entertained sixteen of their immediate relatives for dinner last Tuesday at their Jefferson street home. The occasion featured a splendid dinner and round table talks of bygone days. Present were Lon Boughner and wife of Chicago Roy Boughner and wife of Danville Charles Boughner and wife of Vermillion county Lou Boughner and family of Foster and Luther Boughner and family of Vermillion county. The only absentees were a daughter of Mr Boughner in Indianapolis and a son of Charles Boughner of Chicago.
The Democratic nominating race for city officers in August features Mayor contenders T. H. McGeorge and Joseph Laney. Treasurer Billy Bilsland and Clerk Charley Baldwin seek re election with no current opposition. Council candidates include Albert Hegg Ed Rainier P J McMahon and W B Coffing with other names eyed. A Citizens ticket possibility hints at intra party discord and potential defections. White Wash Goods sale notes at J Loeb's Stores.
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