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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1906

Page

3

Victory for State Judge Artman Rules Against Ex Auditor Daily

Lebanon June 5 Judge Ss R Artman finds for the state in the case of the state against A C Daily former auditor who kept 10 percent fees from foreign insurance tax collection Daily contended such fees were lawful emoluments and authorized by statute but the court rules the statute does not permit collection and the funds belong to the state treasury The decision spans fourteen typewritten pages and the total claimed amount including interest and penalties exceeds $30 000

Lebanon Ind Ss. R. Artman A. C. Daily Daily Defendent

Dentist Dr Sailor Returns Home for Modern Services

In a letter received last week Dr Sailor, back from five weeks in Chicago at Haskell Post Graduate College, announces his return to offer advanced dentistry including porcelain bridges and crowns. All work will be done in his own lab with pure materials. Burton's Clearance Sale begins Saturday June 9 and runs ten days.

Sailor Chicago Haskell Post Graduate College of Chicago

Reward Offered for Arrest of Ciga rette Baker

Governor Hanly issued a proclamation offering a 3000 dollar reward for the arrest of Cigarette Baker who is wanted in Indiana for attempted bribery during the last legislative session.

Hanly Cigarette Baker Indianapolis Ind Baker

Clothing Special for Size 34 35 36 Suits at Five Dollars

The Leader advertises men’s suits available in sizes 34 35 and 36 for five dollars, inviting readers to see what can be bought at this price.

Gas Strike Drills On Richardson Farm East Of Snoddy

A crew drilling for coal on Mrs Elizabeth Richardson's farm east of Snoddy's Mill struck gas at 120 feet. The gas flows more as drilling continues and has no odor, burning with a bright glow.

Elizabeth Richardson Snoddy

Richland Commencement Date Change at Newtown Hall

The Richland township graduation will be held Tuesday evening June 19 at Newtown Hall. Four graduates from the non-commissioned high school, Gerald Morris Lois Wood Margarita Claypool and Cora Hudson, will receive diplomas. C A Brown of Lebanon will deliver the address The Power of an Incentive with music by the Newtown band.

Richland Township Newtown Hall Newtown Gerald Morris Lois Wood Margarita Claypool Cora Hudson C. A. Brown Lebanon Newtown Band

Special Saturday Bargains on Dry Goods and Toiletries

Special sale offers from Mennen’s Talcum Powder at 15c and dressing gowns in all colors for 7c. Also features Number 60 and 80 taffeta ribbon at 10c, highlighting low prices on fabrics and toiletries for Saturday shoppers.

Mennen

Burton's Clearance Sale Promises Biggest Bargains

Local retailer Burton's launches a clearance sale featuring large discounts on clothing across men and women apparel. Shoppers are urged to visit stores to grab marked down garments and accessories while supplies last.

Burton

Sewer Construction Moves Forward In City Alley Work

A city council grant funds a sewer project by David Ferguson W W Layton and J W Price using the alley between Washington and Jefferson streets from Ferguson’s residence to the river. Survey and profile are underway this week the eight inch tile has arrived and laborers are sought to start work soon.

David Ferguson W. W. Layton J. W. Price Washington and Jefferson Streets Mr. Ferguson

Miss Nora Mahoney Dies After Illness in Chicago Home

Miss Nora Mahoney aged about thirty died at her father's home in Chicago after a long nervous illness. William Mahoney, formerly of this city, accompanied by Dan, Mary, and Elizabeth, arranged the funeral at St Joseph's church and burial at Prescott Grove cemetery.

Nora Mahoney William Mahoney Chicago Miss Mahoney Dan Mary Elizabeth St. Joseph’s Church Smith Prescott Grove

Methodist Church Services And Children’s Day Plans

Methodist Church Bible School at 9:30 AM on Sabbath with preaching at 10:40 AM on the subject Man's First Duty. Children's Day at Bend Church Sunday 2:30 PM. Covington Children’s Day June 17 Sabbath. Epworth League Sunday evening at 6:40. Sunday evening preaching at 7:40 with Jeremiah Priest and Prophet as subject. Also advertisement for window shades of M. Boord.

Bible School the Bend Church Covington’s Childrens Epworth League Jeremiah

Newtown Masons Mark Fiftieth Anniversary

Newtown Masons celebrated the lodge fifty years since its founding with services in Newtown hall. About 150 locals and visitors attended a program of choruses speeches music and an elegant spread. Surviving charter members Rev J J Schermerhorn and William Gray spoke after helping to start the lodge.

Masonic Lodge Newtown Newtown Hall J. J. Schermerhorn William Gray Newtown Lodge

Commencement Exercises at Local High School

The annual commencement exercises were held Friday evening at the M. E. church with eleven graduates: Mary A. Graham Edna Coffing Mary Frances Blakeley Lena P. Cade Lucile Eugenia Harlowe Ferrel Williams Dorothy A. Ellis Clinton T. Miles Clifford M. Board Madge Cadwallader. Speakers included Ferrell Williams Dorothy Ellis and Charles Williams of the Indianapolis News. The class closes 1905-06 and students prepare for the new year. Buy carpets of M. Boord.

M. E Mary A. Graham Edna Coffing Mary Frances Blakeley Lena P. Cade Lucile Eugenia Harlowe Ferrel Williams Dorothy A. Ellis Clinton T. Miles Clifford M. Board Madge Cadwallader Palmer Ferrell Williams Foxe Madge Cadwallader Dorothy Ellis Chas Wiliams Music Orton Charles Williams Indianapolis News

Mrs James T Bell Dies After Illness at Attica Hotel

Mrs. Julia Louise Davenport Bell aged 61 died at the Lythia hotel in Attica after a day of apparent improvement. She was wife of James T Bell of Martin County with funeral at the family home Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev J P Henson to conduct. entombment in Mount Hope. The obituary will appear in the next issue. The Bell family and numerous friends mourn the loss.

Lythia Attica James T’. Bell Mrs. Bell Commissioner’s Court Julia Louise (Davenport) Bell James T. Bell Martin County J. P. Henson Mount Hope Cemetery

Japanese Ball Team Visits for June 23 Exhibition

The Japanese ball team composed of finished players from schools and universities in Japan will arrive June 23 for an exhibition. The unit is not experimental and fans may expect an interesting game.

Japan

Campbell York wed Meda York in quiet city ceremony

Campbell E James Campbell, a respected Northeast township resident, married Meda York daughter of Mr and Mrs J H York at the bride’s home at Seventh and Jefferson. Rev J P Henson officiated using the Baptist church form. A family dinner followed and the couple will reside on a farm northeast of the city.

James E. Campbell Meda York J. H. York Seventh Jefferson Streets J. P. Henson Baptist Church

Give Away Promises $50 Shares on Purchases

Charles Crane offers another $50 in Gould to be given away. Every purchaser of 10e worth of goods receives a ticket for the drawing. All is described as fair. Retail listing at 25 Sw.

Gould Charles Crane

Yeddo Old Settlers Meet Promises Notable Program

The Yeddo Old Settlers announce the annual meeting on Thursday, August 16, with a near fifty attendees already, each a grand success. The committee promises the best program yet and expects speakers from state and national levels. Citizens within 25 miles are urged to spread the word to newcomers to avoid offense.

Old Settlers Yeddo Yeddo Old Settlers Indiana

Boys suits on sale at Leader store

Twenty young men's suits in sizes 16 to 18 years priced at up to 6.00, now three dollars each. Leader store advertisement.

Inspectors Appointed by County Commissioners in June

At the regular June term the County Commissioners appointed election inspectors for multiple townships. Davis Township lists Geo Shults. Logan precincts include George W Peck Lew Riggin B S Orr Benjamin Wilber. Shawnee precincts Lewis Waggoner James Oland Virgil C Frazier Austin Keeling. Van Buren precincts J L Ludlow J S Ludlow A J Gossett W H McCord. Mill Creek Morton Patton Samuel S Bonebrake W R Massey. Jackson Robi L Kraut A E Starns. Richland O M Gardner Fred Palin Samuel Rice W F Gerhard. Wabash Levi Beckelheimer Charles Marlatt. Fulton Enoch Robbins David Cates. Troy Charles Carwile C D Smith Challen Spining W H Conner.

Davis Township Geo. Shults Logan George W. Peck Lew Riggin B. S. Orr Benjamin Wilber Shawnee Lewis Waggoner James Oland Cain Virgil C. Frazier Austin Keeling van Buren J. L. Ludlow J. S. Ludlow A. J. Gossett W. H. McCord Mill Creek Morton Patton Samuel Bonebrake W. R. Massey Jackson Robi. L. Kraut A. E. Starns Richland O. M. Gardner Fred Palin Samuel Rice W. F. Gerhard Wabash Levi Beckelheimer Charles Marlatt Fulton

Layton Promoted to Superintendent of Noblesville Power Co

Clyde Layton the son of Mr and Mrs W W Layton and a Purdue graduate has been named the new superintendent of the Noblesville Heat Light and Power Co O N Hiler retires after long service C E Layton of Covington takes over construction supervision and may relocate his home in the near future Hiler Kiler and Layton are noted as key personnel in the local power firm and a local rug dealer promotes new stock of Axminster velvet and tapestry room rugs from M Boord

Clyde Layton W. W. Layton Purdue Noblesville Heat, Light and Power Company Noblesville Daily Ledger O. N. Hiler Kiler Portland Ind C. E. Layton Covington Hiler Layton Kokomo, Marion & Western Traction Company Purdue University M. Boord

Christiaan Church Services Announced

The 1st Christian Church lists Bible School at 9 30 a m Junior C E at 2 30 p m Senior C E at 6 30 p m with preaching by Bro Orahood at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m All are invited to attend these services.

1St Christian Church C. E Bro. Orahood

Board of Review Convenes to Hear Township Assessments

The board began Monday morning and will sit for weeks to review assessment sheets. Ex officio members include the County Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer. Also serving are Adam Bonebreak of Yeddo and Thomas Shultz of Newtown. Citizens may file grievances and be heard.

Board of Review Adam Bonebreak Yeddo Thomas Shultz Newtown

Judge Milford to Speak at K of P Memorial Service

Judge Charles R. Milford will deliver the K of P memorial address in the county court room Sunday at 2 30 p m. The lodge observes the annual ceremony with graveside decorations at Rathbone cemeteries and a program featuring music and solos by local performers. The Castle Hall assembly departs at 2 o clock for the court house with Invocation by Rev. Orton and a varied program, then proceeds to Mt Hope for ritual services.

Charles R. Milford Milford Ele Stanbury Williamsport Castle Hall Court House Orton Marie Bryant Ada Rebs Charles Milford Laverna Glascock

Marriage Licenses Issued and Local Happenings

The clerk reports marriage licenses issued for Braffett Mitchell and Bertha Shank Frank Dixon and Mattie Coonse Jerry McMahon and Abbie Sprankle James Campbell and Meda York An incident on South Sixth Street centered on Charles Naylor celebrating the arrival of a newborn girl Frank Gray of Waynetown visited his brother S P Gray earlier this week.

Clerk Bryant Braffett W. Mitchell Bertha BK. Shank Frank Dixon Mattie KE. Coonse Jerry E. McMahon Abbie Sprankle James E.campbell Meda York South Sixth Street John LaLourette Charles Naylor Naylor Frank Gray Waynetown S. P. Gray

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Artman Methodist Church Services Newtown Masons Leader Clyde Christaan Church Board of Review At Work K. of P Rathbone
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