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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
Five roosters were swatted in a city incident as officers halted a load on a roadway. Authorities described the event as a disruption and took action to restore order and safety. No injuries were reported.
A truck headed from Mestville to Indianapolis was stopped on a hill by Marshals Noble and Iwons. Inside the crate with roosters were 432 half pints and 12 quarts of booze. John Rodgers of Indianapolis, facing a fine of 50 dollars plus costs, paid 90 dollars and left with his fowls.
The letter from George Williams of the F. & W. D. declares that the paper misrepresented his publication and asserts he defended county officers against claims of robbing taxpayers. He challenges the claim that legal notices reach south county readers and accuses the Ledger and Tribune of copying Williams’ articles.
The Eastern Stars met at the Masonic hall Monday evening and welcomed eight new members into the Chapter. Initiation was completed with a social hour and refreshments served at the close.
A Good Humor Club gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith’s country home in Wabash township celebrated Mrs. Smith’s birthday with about thirty members. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holt and Mr. and Mrs. Beck. The group toured the Devil's Cellar and returned after a bountiful supper, with Mrs. Smith receiving a cameo brooch.
Mr and Mrs J D Fine Boggs of Savannah Ga announce the birth of a baby daughter named Jill Boggs weighing 644 pounds Mrs Boggs formerly Miss Grace DeHaven of this city. Friends here extend congratulations.
Mr and Mrs Frank Faust received a message Saturday morning from their son David who had been overseas in Germany. He said he arrived safely in New York and hoped to reach home soon.
In a tense Sunday clash Covington triumphed 4 to 3 after 13 innings against the Shamrocke of Lilton. The home team battled hard in a game that tested both sides as the season wore on.
The M E church choir held a Wednesday afternoon shower for Miss Margaret Douglass. They brought well filled baskets and enjoyed supper near the river. Miss Douglass received many beautiful and useful presents and all attending had a delightful time.
Flag Day on June 14 urged all citizens to display the flag in a tribute to fallen soldiers who kept the flag flying over German forts. The message recalls past sacrifices and celebrates returning servicemen, urging nationwide flag unfurling and pride.
Julian Oblinger resigned as Wabash township trustee last Saturday for farming time. Charles Yerkes, Oblinger’s predecessor, was appointed to serve the unexpired term and has filed his bond. Yerkes is well known in Wabash and the county and is expected to perform duties again.
A Fountain County club workers' picnic last Friday at Grove drew about 300 attendees arriving by noon. A 15 piece orchestra entertained before talks by Carl Son Ee and state leaders Kreuck Waldt Hesler, with praise for the day and plans for future events.
Clinton R. Marshall, a former Veedersburg resident who once managed Western Brick Co and later practiced law in Indianapolis, died in Aurora after weeks of pneumonia. He leaves his wife and son Nicholas 14, his parents Mr and Mrs Miles Marshall of Veedersburg and a brother Walter. The body was brought to Veedersburg for burial.
Two wells near Covington produced rapid oil flow last week. A well near the Masonic cemetery pumped a tankful within 24 hours of starting. A second well on Mrs Laura Slater’s land southeast of town filled two 100 barrel tanks in 36 hours with strong flow. Leader Oil Co of Indianapolis, led by J L Yerkes, operates on the Martin Huffmen farm near the Wells Huntington county line and plans a larger test drilling nearby.
Miss Ruth Martin is at home from Hanover where she attended school this year, reflecting on her studies and homecoming.
Colonel Robert Tyndall of the Rainbow Division will become assistant cashier of Fletcher American Bank in Indianapolis on June 5.
Miss Elizabeth Martin received many useful presents at a token shower honoring Miss Ruth McComas at her home. An enjoyable social evening featured a two course luncheon and a delightful time for attendees.
Leon Massey, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Massey, was badly hurt Saturday morning while coasting down East Liberty street. He lost control at the arch and fell into the ravine, cutting his forehead requiring stitches and suffering bruises. He is expected to recover and resume play soon.
A fire at Amita Grain elevator in Ambia last Tuesday destroyed the 1909 structure built by farmers. Forty thousand bushels of grain burned, with an estimated loss of 75000 dollars and 20000 dollars until insured.
John H. Bobbitt born 1845 near Spartanburg South Carolina served as a Confederate cavalryman with General Lee and marched to Appomattox. He became a teacher in Indiana, graduated in medicine, served as Decatur County superintendent for ten years, married Belle Barclay, had five children, and died June 2 1919 after cancer.
The Covington schools announce the 1920 teaching roster led by Supt D H Leist and Principal High School Laverne Glascock. Included are Olive Coffeen in History Science Blanche Smith in Domestic Art Belva Merty in stenography typewriting music and art and Ada Nannette Lemp as Primary. William Peters is custodian of the high and grade schools with George Robb as assistant custodian.
Worth Reed selected as city school trustee at the Monday council meeting succeeding August 1 retirement of A T Livengood who served seven years on the board. Livengood received council and mayor thanks for long service. Reed cited for practical school experience as former LaFayette principal. Both men addressed the council about trustee duties and school work.
Sergeant Frederick Boord son of Mr and Mrs Fred Boord arrives home Saturday from Fort Dade Florida after almost two years in the war service He has been sent to Camp Taylor for honorable discharge and is described as a model soldier.
Drs M. and Eva Kennedy and Miss Dorothy Nebeker of Camden travel to Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the American Medical Association meeting. They expect to be away about six weeks.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners announced county bank assessments, listing figures for Farmers and Merchants, Cates Bank, Citizens Bank Covington, Fountain Trust Co, Furst National Bank Covington, Veedersburg National Bank, Attica National Bank, Newtown Bank, Mellott Bank and others with totals around 91 800 to 55 000 contiguous to county banks.
County commissioners held a full June session approving bills and bids while advertising several roads not let due to low estimates. A new bridge awarded to O L Osborne and five bridges planned for repair. various bridges contracted to Clint Hancock, C Ly nsbern, and W E Allen with prices listed. The board scheduled a public hearing on the James H Laird road contract after a contractor sought annulment citing rising labor costs.
The Children’s Exercises will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. A good program has been prepared and a large attendance is expected.
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