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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
1
The Covington school board moves to replace the old fire damaged building with a modern eight room brick two story and basement school on the same site. Insurance totals $16,000 with local agents and banks awaiting adjustment before proceeding with plans and funding.
The city marks completion of a new high school building in a different area, noting reduced requirements for grades and easing future educational needs.
John Quiggle a long time resident of central Fountain County died Thursday night at his daughter Mrs Haverstick home east of Aylesworth. He was about 60 years old and had spent his life in the county. His death was unexpected though he had been ill for some time.
Oaklawn back shops of the C. and E. I. ready to run full force after months of idleness. Twenty men, mostly machinists, employed Monday as first step to reestablish full operations and provide work for about five hundred workers, pleasing professional and business leaders alike.
Straw hats and soft shirts in all colors available. Black and brown oxfords, men's union suits, and suits for men and young men. Separate trousers in assorted styles. A store promising quality and fair prices for summer apparel.
Mrs. John Ratcliff, badly burned when a barn burned, shows no recovery and may pass away soon per attending physician. She could not provide more on the blaze origin beyond a possible match spark. Mrs Ratcliff died Sunday. funeral and burial were held Tuesday afternoon in Veedersburg News.
The Wabash Railway Company’s superintendent of ways and attorney Olives S. Jones surveyed Nebeker’s Station north of Covington to prepare sidings for a gravel pit. Local investors and Indianapolis parties reportedly back the project with an option on several acres and a deep, inexhaustible vein. If built, the plant may provide numerous jobs while Covington’s natural mineral wealth awaits capital.
A large Attica gathering witnessed the county common school graduation exercises held at one time in one place. Seventeen graduates received diplomas as Dr P P Claxton US Commissioner of Education gave the main address followed by remarks from Chas A Greathouse and J G Collicott. The event featured the National Military band and Attica high school chorus with ceremonies ending after a downtown procession.
Wilbur Wright, noted aviator, died May 30 in Dayton Ohio of typhoid fever. He reportedly contracted the illness from eating fish in Boston. Born April 16 1867 in Henry County Indiana, he left a lasting mark on flight.
The petit jury is summoned for Monday June 10 to hear Fountain Trust Co versus Alton P Nave of Attica. Special venire of six jurors includes Elmer Bush Troy Ira Crane Van Buren Thomas Curtis Cain Robert Krout Jackson Frank Coleman Wabash Samuel Card Millcreek. This will be the last jury trial of the term. Read the ads.
Karile Shuler, who sold his Newtown newspaper plant, has bought Rusk restaurant fixtures and moved them into the former H. C. Bever room, the W. M. Lyon stand. He plans a first class restaurant and ice cream parlor and hopes to open by mid next week inviting friends to visit.
Mayor Daller and his wife open a small shop at Daller Heights south of Foster offering ice cream candy lunches cigars tobacco oil and waseline for motorists and friends. They plan to save for the future while greeting visitors in a peaceful setting with natural scenery and pure spring water.
The Leader advertises 45 inch embroideries for dress wear with a full display of widths and fabrics. Silk tissues silk gingham plain and embroidered veils lawns batistes ginghams bedford cords dress linens and white goods in all colors are offered with special prices on tailor made suits.
The state board of accounts has brought suit against former county treasurer Mack Irvin for an alleged shortage of 2382.10. The county has not yet been served. The shortages include errors in settlement excess charges per diem changing and re computing tax receipts and taxes not accounted for. The paper notes earlier estimates and defends its reporting. Irvin claims he can account for every cent and bondsmen may be held liable if he cannot.
A brief nursing notice urges livestock owners to contact Dr Longacre if a horse or cow is ill. The message emphasizes prompt veterinary care and availability for barn calls and exams.
The Presbyterian church marks eighty years with events June 6 to 9 led by the Brotherhood, Ladies Aid Society, and Young People Bible School. Noted speakers from Indianapolis Chicago and Lafayette will attend. An illustrated talk with a lead pencil souvenir concludes Sunday with an anniversary sermon and a closing message.
Westville Bunsen baseball team defeated Covington 10 to 2 in a Decoration Day game. Covington fought hard, but Westville’s strong lineup dominated. In a separate clash the rivals played 15 innings with Covington winning 4 to 3. A weak spot appeared in Westville on Thursday based on the lopsided scores.
Henry G. Coats aged 30 and Maretha H. H. Simpson aged 19 appear on marriage licenses. Also listed are Ben KE Merryman 21 with Mary Snoddy 19, Ben F. Mosier 38 with Bertha M. Hall 26, and Freman W. Cronk 21 with Mabel Bowles 19.
The Hillsboro grain elevator owned by Morrison, Finch & Co. of Lebanon burned at about 10 PM Tuesday, leaving a loss near 7 000 dollars with about 4 500 dollars insured. The fire confined to the elevator and its fixtures, destroying the depot. The firm plans immediate rebuilding.
The Salem baseball team visited this city Sunday and faced a scrub squad of regular players and picks ups. Salem dominated at the plate, scoring nine runs to the locals three in a decisive game.
J B Dunkle an aged butch er of Veedersburg died Wednesday evening after a 24 hour illness. He had been well Tuesday evening but grew worse through the night and faded by 4 o'clock.
David Cates of Fulton township is named to the Board of Review by Judge Schoonover. William B. Coleman of Covington was first offered the post but could not accept due to business obligations. Cates, described as widely experienced, is expected to serve capably.
Jacob Hoff proprietor of the new south side Bakery announces his first bake tomorrow morning in the Douglass room. The shop promises up-to-date facilities, neatness, and cleanliness with a complete baking outfit. Hoff invites the public to visit and aims to offer low prices on all baking goods.
The morning preaching service at the M E Church is skipped next Sunday so members may attend the eightieth anniversary service at the Presbyterian church. Rev. A G Leazenby will preach in the evening. The Men's Chorus will sing at evening services. Leazenby will also preach at Bend in the afternoon.
Miss May M. Huffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Huffer of Sand Hill north west of the city died about 10 p m Monday after a brief illness. She was about 34, survived by parents and three sisters Mrs Mont Crain and Mrs Victor Welsh. Funeral was at 4 3 p m Wednesday at home, Rev E W Strecker officiating, Sand Hill cemetery nearby.
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