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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
8
The Lyric Theatre announces a seven night run with air fans circulating to beat the heat. The program promises enjoyable entertainment and a clever production Oh, You Women on Wednesday, with a strong weekly bill critics say you cannot miss.
A fragmentary note suggests a man forgets a product name and tries an alternative item. It emphasizes safe selection and satisfaction in addressing constipation and indigestion with Chamberlain's Tablets.
The Five Hundred club will picnic here with Mrs Lueas and others traveling from Indianapolis. Mrs Walter Moore and son Leland visited relatives in LaFayette and Waynetown. Funeral of Mrs John Evans in Williamsport attended by Miss Geral dine Broadie and James Pope. Mont Boord left for Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for an operation. Leland Moore returns from overseas war service to Covington. J C Evans and G T Coffing attended the funeral of Mrs John Evans in Covington.
Mrs James Coats, noted dramatic artist and reader, will perform at the Presbyterian church ladies’ event on Tuesday night June 18 at 8 o'clock in the High School building. The program includes a playlet and classical folk dances by Isabel Arter Frances Waller Marjorie Parham and Maxine Walter. Admission 25 and 15 cents.
Four year old Arnold Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Grover Williams, died in an early Friday accident on Clarence Bowlus farm south of West Lebanon. While riding to the field, he stepped from the wagon and was fatally struck by a clod crusher hitched behind the wagon as his father unknowingly drove on.
Miss Doris Bryant with grandfather J W Jackson leaves for Oklahoma to visit. Mrs James Beauchamp of Hillsboro visits relatives. Mollie Webster of Danville stays with relatives. Brethren church held decoration exercises and soldiers graves at Hicks cemetery. Ray Sanders calls from Danville. Harry Alderson visits daughter Mrs W Zurnelly in New Mexico. Mr and Mrs F Aldrich of Danville visit friends. Carrie Payne of Danville visits relatives. Rose Phenegar and Mary depart for Salt Lake City to make new home. Walter Whyte resigns from foundry for section work.
Last Monday evening smoke issued from J D Goff's barn roof and the new Ford car inside caught fire. The front cushion burned and paint blistered but no other damage occurred. Gasoline tank near the blaze did not explode, saving the car’s remaining structure, the barn, and nearby church and residences. The cause remains unknown.
Births reported include a girl born June 7 1919 to Mr and Mrs John Fisher and another girl born June 7 to Mr and Mrs Walter Hatch. A two year old, Doris Ephlin, cut her chin Sunday needing stitches. Several family visits and illnesses are noted, including Mrs Alva Girrard near Danville, Dr and Mrs A L Ratcliff in Covington, and Wesley Back illness in Sikeston Mo. A wedding of Morton Wilkey and Lois Ford at Hillsboro is announced, with bride a Veedersburg teacher and groom a son of Parke county farmers, to reside with his parents.
The commencement exercises of the common schools were held in the pavilion at Ravine Park last Thursday. Over 150 students received diplomas. Prof. George Tapy of Wabash College delivered the address. The program featured music by the National Car Coupler Band, an invocation by Rev. Emory Luccock, a solo by Mrs. Fred S Purnell, an address by Miss Kathleen Campbell, and diplomas presented by Supt. G. Waldrip. Benediction by Rev. James G Campbell.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. John Evans born Lena Lesta Youngblood in Fountain County Indiana on June 8 1919 after illness. She is survived by daughter Mable Thompson granddaughter Willa mother Mary E Youngblood and four sisters and two brothers with several relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev Kiskaddon from the home at 3 pm with interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
In the Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1919 John P Brissey as Administrator filed final settlement for the estate of William Brissey deceased The examination is set for June 25 1919 Heirs creditors or Legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and heirs must prove heirship J P Brissey Administrator May 30 1919 w3
Mr. and Mrs. Shepard of Indianapolis visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore. They picnicked at the Big Rock Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Goleman, reporting a delightful day.
An abstract of Fountain county land assessments lists per township acre totals and average values. Wabash has the lowest average at $59 per acre while Richland is highest at $148. Total land assessment exceeds twenty five million dollars. improvements are not yet tabulated, with total assessed value expected near fifty million, up from seventeen million previously.
Total figures show 25,338,924 and 246,728 with accompanying rise in A's personal property assessed value. The report notes a corresponding increase in personal property figures.
The Covington Common Council will hear remonstrances on June 16 1919 regarding a planned improvement on Fifth Street from its north end to Union Street. The project includes grading paving and installing curb and gutters and will assess whether benefits cover the cost under the approved resolutions. Charles A. Baldwin City Clerk notes the order and date.
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