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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
1
Veedersburg to host a horse show on Thursday June 27 with the Hub riders promising a bigger and better display than ever. The event attracts local riders and spectators seeking lively competition and entertainment.
The Covington Fair has moved from the second to the third week in September with fixed dates set for September 16 to 20 to avoid conflicts with Terre Haute Ft. Wayne and other fairs.
A notice reports Dr. Polom leaving Cates for Dariington after two weeks of practice. Dr. Weir of Marshall will succeed him at Oats. During Polom's residence in the county he made many friends who regret his departure.
Mitchel Calvert aged about 60 died at his home on the old Riley place near Cooper's Ford now Roy Simmons at 9 09 Saturday morning of last week from cancer. He leaves a widow two sons and one sister. The funeral was held Sunday with a prayer service at home and the remains were buried at Hicks cemetery 34 miles west of Perrysville.
Word reached Covington that Mrs. Herderson mother of Dr Tom Herderson formerly a city resident is dying in Pendleton Oregon after a recent operation. Many friends in Covington mourn her likely death and her husband the late Dr J Henderson was a noted local physician. If she dies she will likely be brought home for burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
A mass Democratic convention for the twenty first judicial district of Benton and Warren counties nominated Judge James T Saunderson for judge and John Sutton for prosecuting attorney by acclamation. M A McDonald presided as Warren county Democratic chairman. Saunderson would face B B Berry of Fowler in the general, while W R Grames won acclamation for joint representative after Oscar Larm withdrew. Republican conventions set for Fowler and Williamsport, July 1 and July 2 respectively.
The Hillsboro Main street paving project from the Glascock schoolhouse to the eastern city limit will convert the brick road with concrete curb and gutter in the city segment and a brick surface outside. The 2.85 mile improvement, estimated at 35000 dollars, will involve the city paying 18 percent. bids close July 2.
Fragmentary notice reports a sale at Mrs Tourette’s mill store with half price on a mate. Unclear dates or specific items due to garbled OCR.
Mrs. Fred Sumner hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1020 Gilbert street for Miss Bess Sumner. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to H. C. Johnstone of Rock Island Illinois with pink and white decorations and music by Elizabeth McComas. Out of town guests included the Davidsons of Hillsboro and McComas family members from Covington Indiana.
Preparations for June 26 aviation day in Attica highlight Hav ens as the main attraction with planned visits to wireless stations. Merchants and committees expect a large crowd, aiming to surpass last year’s turnout while offering exhibits on new science and radio equipment for the public to explore.
The pastor will speak on The Ministry of Jesus in Sunday morning worship. Evening services feature Saul based on Browning's poem, with the Male Chorus delivering a performance during the service.
Rev. Michael F. Shea assistant rector of St. Ann's church is assigned to the Covington and Veedersburg mission and will take charge June 24. He will split time between the two parishes while remaining assistant rector at St. Ann's. He was ordained at Fort Wayne last June by Bishop Rierdin and sent to St. Ann's and is regarded as able and popular.
Mens and young mens suits and shirts. Children's wool wash suits. Mens and young mens shoes and hats. Ladies shirt waists and dresses. Silk and wool dresses for girls and ladies. Tailor made suits for ladies and misses. Shoes for ladies misses and children. Embroideries in all widths. White and colored wash goods. Green Stamps with each purchase.
Robbers burglarized the Webber tailor shop at Attica Saturday night by breaking a rear window pane and squeezing through the opening. Several woolen goods two suits and two pair of shoes were stolen prompt alerts sent to surrounding towns in hopes of quick capture.
Milton Base and William Jordan, two Black men, were cleared of robbing the Webber tailor shop after a key eyewitness proved they were elsewhere. Judge Schoonover ordered their release Friday morning, following testimony that they could not reach Attica in time.
Party officials praise a slate of capable men for prosecutor, while offering no statement on a specific candidate. The delegation stresses readiness and strength without naming or endorsing an individual.
A chestnut aphorism notes that a man who attends funerals faithfully often has a political bee in his bonnet. The line suggests skepticism about public duty masking partisan aims.
Harvey Bucings of Williamsport says he could be nominated and elected as Joint-Senator for the district and expects Warren County to back him.
Fred Palin known as the Corn King weighs a run for representative after a prior bid for nomination two years ago. Supporters describe him as a good fellow and potential candidate for the GOP.
Lewis Tinder of Mill Creek drew attention Wednesday amid a heated political argument. Rumors swirl of a possible nomination for vice president at events in Jackson.
The text states Van Martin is not a strong sheriff candidate and would not boost the Democratic ticket. It suggests Republicans could win if they nominate the right opponent.
The county prepares for a heated political stretch with Democrats wavering, Republicans quiet but poised for action, and both parties fielding strong candidates and issues as fall contests approach.
Cain residents Virgil Frazier and Jos Hayes are named as Republican hopefuls for treasurer. The two are praised as capable with money and would contest a clean race against Democratic nominee Lee Philpott.
Veedersburg News notes a desire for an old time convention with leaders Pat Smith George Galloway Morris Bowling Jerre Corey Tom Leif and others guiding the event. The aim is a vigorous start once the chairman is elected.
In this town ship area Dr A B Carter may enter the judge race as a representative supporter weighs the field. The expected contest appears to pit Judge Schoonover against O B Ratcliff with socialist candidate George W Crane from Sterling as a surprising option.
Richland considers a competitive commissioner race as the field remains open. The Democrats have a strong candidate from the township and his challenger is promised to be both a hustler and a good man.
A county chairmen meeting in Newport delegates a joint senatorial convention for July 6 in Covington. No candidates are announced yet though rumors suggest one from each county may run. The piece mocks the idea of electing a senator and notes no inspector has been appointed, urging Fountain county men to apply.
The likely GOP representative candidate across Fountain County would be a model man who pledges to back a re enactment of the county option law and will not hedge on the county unit issue. Citizens expect this stance across the county.
The Jeffersonville reformatory is described as politics riddled, hurting discipline and efficiency. A guard’s murder and a board committee report blamed politics for the conditions, and despite warnings, no action followed. The Crawfordsville Journal urges Republicans to nominate a strong governor candidate and adopt a practical platform.
Special Saturday sale of women and children’s garments including gowns skirts slips corset covers drawers and chemise. Double stamps on each article Saturday at the Leader.
Williamsport gears up for a big day with Dare Devil Captain Bumbough preparing to perform stunt flights. An all star event promises a lively program, with music and a celebrated flyer joining the action.
George Helm and Ollie McLaughlin both from Lafayette were sentenced to one to eight years in the state prison for breaking into and robbing the Newman Russell saloon in Attica. They were seen fleeing, a hat was dropped, and police recovered change and liquor as key evidence. Helms, 25, reputed shady. McLaughlin, 18, said to be first offence.
The Leader promotes a Saturday offer on muslin underwear for ladies and children with double stamps on all purchases, encouraging shoppers to visit for the deal.
Covington defeated Veedersburg 5 to 4 in a tight game as Holder Thompson and the Wilkeys were key. Hirshbeel struck out 11 and allowed 3 hits, setting up a showdown with local rivals Westville next Sunday in Westville.
A small cyclone passed near West Lebanon Indiana on June 15 causing several thousand dollars in damage. No deaths or stock losses reported. A Wabash freight train lost ten box cars. passenger Train No. 53 narrowly escaped the storm and reached Danville five minutes early. Telegraph lines were down along the path of the funnel cloud.
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