County council refuses $25 ferry. wavering over free service
The county council declines to fund $25 a day for the Wabash ferry until the new bridge is done. It offers $15 a day for 15 hours with Saturday overtime, but owner Charles Lowe refuses. The dispute triggers a bid to save money while ensuring fair ferry service for Covington.
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County Board of Commissioners
Wabash River
Chas. F. Lowe
A. T. Livengood
Lowe
Mark O. Smith
Covington
County Council
Sli
Public movie nights return to court house yard this summer
Manager Ford of the Family Theatre announced free moving pictures will be shown in the court house yard this summer. Free shows will run Tuesday and Thursday nights for 12 weeks, paid for by local merchants after last year’s successful program drew many townspeople.
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Court House Yard
Ford
The
Family Theatre
Funeral of Mrs Brenner in Carbondale and Gessie
The funeral of Mrs Emma Virginia Brenner aged 8 was held Sunday at the U B church. She died Friday at her Carbon dale home and was buried in Hicks county after services. Survived by husband Patrick Brenner and son Patsy Brenner a train despatcher.
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Emma Virginia Brenner
Patrick Brenner
Gessie
Carbondale
Ill
Milton Prather
U. B
Hicks
Patsy” Brenner
Waynetown Favored In Dixie Highway Route Decision
Covington to receive the Dixie Highway via Waynetown Hillsboro Veedersburg and Covington after county commissioners reject Wingate Mellett plan. Colonel John Wingate led supporters and a large Covington delegation visited a week ago Tuesday.
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Covington
Crawfordsville
Waynetown
Hillsboro
Veedersburg
Wingate
Mellett
John Wingate
Former Resident Dies in Danville At Home
Mrs. Jacob Huff formerly of this city and long-time bakery operator in the south side district, died at her Danville home Tuesday morning. Inquest by Coroner Cole found death caused by apoplexy. She leaves a husband and five children.
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Jacob Huff
Danville
Cole
Huff
Romine and Van Deventer Tie Quiet Knot in Mt Vernon
Miss Julia A Romine and C Reid Van Deventer were wed Sunday afternoon at 827 North Street Mt Vernon Indiana in a small ceremony conducted by Rev Marion Hull. The couple planned a home in Veedersburg after June 26 and will honeymoon in Mammoth Cave Kentucky and other southern points.
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Julia A. Romine
C. Reid VanVeventer
Veedersburg
Mont &. Bodine and
North St
Vernon
Ind
I. F. Romine
George van Deventer
Marion Hull
Mt. Vernon
Bodine
J. Harl Romine
Ed Huber
Seymour
Mrs. van Deventer
Trial subscription offer by The Covington Republican
New subscribers only can try The Covington Republican for three months at 25 cents. This limited time deal targets readers seeking an affordable introduction to local news and community coverage.
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Covington Republcan
Covington Plans July Fourth Celebration On July 8
Covington officials set plans for a Fourth of July event on July 8 due to the Sunday Fourth. A finance committee will raise funds for a program including a Mellett versus Covington ball game, a band, and a fireworks display to entertain visitors. Last year’s celebration was a success. 1915 is aimed to be better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Mellett
F C Hood to Preach Morning and Evening at Church
Dr Hood will close a week of service with preaching in the morning and evening. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hood
A.G Leazenby
W. Sweet
DePauw, University
Disbarment Hearing Set in Crawfordsville for Houk
Judge I E Schoonover will preside over the disbarment proceedings against Wilbur F Houk a Montgomery bar member in Crawfordsville Judge Jere West is disqualified as he will serve as a witness in the Montgomery circuit court case
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I. E. Schoonover
Crawfordsville
Wilbur F. Houk
Montgomery
Jere West
Local Graduate Dr DeHaven Receives Dental Degree
It's Now Dr DeHaven son of Mr and Mrs Arthur DeHaven of this city who received his sheepskin from the Indianapolis Dental College Thursday night. He was among a large class to graduate and has not decided where to locate for practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam DeHaven
Arthur DeHaven
Indianapolis Dental College
Osborn Osborn Joins Colwell and Witsman Couple in Fulton
Osborn officiated the marriage of Osborn Wilber Colwell and Leona Witsman in Fulton township on Monday. Colwell runs a livery business at Yates, and both newlyweds are well regarded in their community with many well wishes.
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Wilber Colwell
Leona Witsman
Henry C. Witsman
Fulton Township
Asa Osborn Monday
Colwell
Yates
Marriage Announcement of Sheerin and Ogle in Indianapolis
Thomas DeSales Sheerin owner of the Fountain Telephone Co and Miss Jane Mather Ogle daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred McCartney Ogle were married Monday in Indianapolis They will be at home after August 1 at 2614 Broadway Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Thomas DeSales Sheerin
The
Fountain Telephone Co
Jane Mather Ogle
Alfred McCartney Ogle
Broadway
Gary Couple Married Here by Gretna Green
William Lee attorney from Gary and Avis Haas wed in Indiana at Gretna Green after obtaining papers from County Clerk Me Kinney. Asa Osborn, Covington’s marrying “Squire,” performed the ceremony. Lee is son of John S. Lee of Danville and Avis is daughter of Sarah A. Hickman of Danville, a Fountain County native.
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William Lee
Gary
Avis Haas
Indiana
Gretna Green
Me. Kinney
Asa Osborn
Covington
Squire
Mr. Lee
John S. Lee
Danville
Mrs. Lee
Sarah A. Hickman
Fountain County
Mrs Laura Smith Recalls Belton Uncle Visit
Mrs Laura Smith of Wingate recently hosted her uncle Frank Trullinger of Belton Missouri. He is the first maternal relative she ever met. Her mother died young and her maternal line traces to Wm Trullinger who was Fountain County sheriff from 1862 to 1866. The reunion brought family history to life.
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Laura Smith
Wingate
Covington
Frank Trullinger
Belton
Mr Trullinger
Wm. Trullinger
Fountain County
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Frank Landers a farmer from Stone Bluff and Silvia Hegg from Covington. William H. Lee of Gary and Avis Haas of Danville. Wilbur Colwell and Leona White of Cates. Sherman Taylor and Grace Martin of Veedersburg. George Edward Love and Dora Richey of Attica.
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Frank Landers
Stone Bluff
Silvia Hegg
Covington
William H. Lee
Gary
Avis Haas
Danville
Wilbur Colwell
Leona Whitemap
Cates
Sherman Taylor
Grace Martin
Veedersburg
George Edward Love
Dora Richey
Attica
New Divorce Suits Filed and Civil Actions Listed
Geneva June Bagley sues for divorce from Wilbur R. Bagley citing cruel treatment and failure to provide. David S. Reed seeks divorce from Amanda Reed on grounds of cruel treatment. Absalom Bethel asks 85000 damages from Covington Fair Association after injuring ankle in a minstrel show accident. Indiana Semi Black Coal Co v Standard Lime and Fertilizing Co on account. Tom Sayers appeals a police court whiskey conviction with bond set at 500. Ralph Bogan waived exam on blind tiger charge and posts bond for circuit court appearance.
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Geneva
June Bagley
Wilbur R. Bagley
van Buren Township
Davids. Reed
Amanda Reed
Absalom Bethel
Attica
Covington Fair Association
Bethel
Berhel
Indiana Semi Black Coal Co
Standard Lime and Fertilizing Co
Tom Sayers
Ralph Bogan
Veedersburg
Lambs Bring High Price at City Market
Clayton Blythe, a farmer living across the river, brought two spring lambs on Wednesday morn ing that sold for 720 dollars each. The twin lambs were among the largest and most expensive ever brought into the city.
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Clayton Blythe
Board of Review Opens 40 Day Session Hearing Taxpayer Complaints
The Board of Review has commenced its 40 day session in the auditor's office. Taxpayers complain about assessments. Members include County Assessor Clinton D. Smith, Auditor Newlin, County Treasurer Philpott, C. K E. McClure of Richland township and Gordon Moffet of Jackson township.
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Board of Review
Clinton D. Smith
Newlin
Philpott
C. K E. McClure
Richland Township
Gordon Moffet
Jackson Township
Assessor Smith Not Assisting Recorder Drake
A report claiming County Assessor C D Smith aids Recorder Drake is false. Smith has had more work recently but has not helped with recorder duties. Drake handles his responsibilities alone and receives praise for prompt, careful work from banks and lenders.
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C. D. Smith
Drake
Court House
Smith
Williamsport appoints Prof. Owen Butcher as principal
Prof. Owen Butcher, a renowned Fountain County teacher and former Covington High School principal, has been chosen to lead Williamsport schools. He is regarded as an excellent and thoroughly qualified educator for the post.
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Owen Butcher
Fountain County
Covington High School
Williamsport
Ferry Traffic Counts Record Sunday Crossings
Capt Earl Bilsland on duty at the free ferry from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. notes 209 automobiles 121 buggies and wagons and carriages and 33 bicycles and motorcycles crossing the river Sunday. The tally reflects the average daily traffic on the ferry.
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Earl Bilsland
Reverend Fox to Visit Adrian College Trustee Meeting
Senior Fox here travels from Gideon City Illinois to spend the weekend with his son Dr H K Fox and family. Rev Fox has attended the Trustee meeting at Adrian college and will travel to Danville Illinois for the Illinois State Sunday School convention next Tuesday through Thursday.
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R. E. Fox
Gideon City
Illinois
H. Kk. Fox
Fox
Adrian College
Danville
Illinois State
Letter from Georgia notes Dixie Highway proximity to home
Sam Martin received a letter from James Morris a former Covington man living in Menlo Georgia stating The Dixie Highway passes within seven miles of his home Memorial Day veterans held cemetery services at Colonel Dan Morris 63rd Indiana grave in Covington
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Sam Martin
James Morris
Covington
Menlo
Georgia
Morris
Dan Morris
63Rd Indiana
Brown to Repair Fire Damaged M. H. Clark Building
Charles A. Brown, noted carpenter and contractor, has a crew repairing the M. H. Clark building damaged by a winter fire and gasoline explosion at the dry cleaning establishment. He plans to convert the front room to his office while the rear, extending to the alley, will house his workshop.
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Charles A. Brown
M. H. Clark
Brown
Indiana Milk Testers Licensed Here for Year End
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station reports licensed milk testers in Indiana for the year ending March 31. Fred R. McCubbin of Covington leads Fountain County with a 95 grade. Also listed are Lewis R. Darlin Attica 90 Walter Robinson Kingman 83 and H R Washburn Attica 86. McCubbin ranks among the state’s highest.
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Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
Indiana
Fred R. McCubbin
Covington
Fountain County
Lewis R. Darlin
Attica
Walter Robinson
Kingman
H. R. Washburn
McCubbin
Warren County Politician Proposes County Phone System
John F Judy, a longtime Warren County businessman, plans a county wide telephone system centered at Judyville. Details remain undecided but a system is expected, aiming to reduce tolls now paid for long distance calls while contrasting Fountain County with tolls.
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John F. Judy
Warren County
Judyville
John F
Ginger
Fountain County
Fountain
Epworth League Convention Set for Covington
The 25th annual Epworth League convention of Crawfordsville district in the Northwest Indiana Conference will meet at the M E B church in Covington on Thursday and Friday next week. About 150 visiting delegates will stay in local homes with committees organized for hosting and plans.
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Epworth League
Crawfordsville
Northwest Indiana
M. EB
Covington
League
Arthur Clement
I. E. Schoonover
Cara Devlin
W. K. Ingalls
Paul L. Benedict
Linden
Olga Tansey
Frankfort
E. W. Stecker
G. E. Francis
Jamestown
P. L. Silverthorn
Rossville
A. T. Briggs
West Lafayette
Winifred Chappel
Chicago
C N. McBrayer
Clarks Hill
Covington Defeats Veedersburg 2–0 In Hurlers Duel
Covington baseball team shut down Veedersburg 2 to 0 as Wil lie Hirshbeel allowed only one hit and earned the win. The defense committed almost no errors and Covington moved into second place behind Wingate and Crawfordsville in the league. A rematch is set for Sunday at the fair grounds with a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Veedersburg
Willie Hirshbeel
W. Hirshbeel P
Chas. Phebus c
Sport Hunter
Earl Osborn
Roy Holder
The Covington Republican Adopts New Two Year Plan
A local notice outlines a two year commitment priced at $2 in advance. The brief highlights the subscription option and specifies payment terms.
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Council
Brenner
Romine
VanDeventer
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. DeHaven
Osborn
Phone Tiead
Nrenists
NNS
Ness
SY An. Srs
Judy
Epworth
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