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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
1
The Covington band plans a concert on the public square next Wednesday night June 20. Members have practiced twice weekly to prepare and aim to raise funds to continue summer concerts. They recently played Perrysville to applause and invite contributions to the concert fund.
An alarm at Citizens' Bank in the Wabash area rang Friday night around 10 40 after a vault door knob appeared turned as if disturbed. No burglars were found and nothing was damaged, the scare proving the alarm system was functioning properly.
At the Monday city council meeting M Mayer was re elected to the city school board to succeed himself. Rumor suggested he did not wish to run again and Samuel VanDorn was also nominated receiving two votes while Mayer got three.
A large Klan meeting is announced for Veedersburg with Indiana pastor Rev West as speaker. People from surrounding counties are expected, and locals anticipate the largest crowd ever seen in Veedersburg.
Mr Lowell Adams of Danville and Miss Iva M Lape of the Williamsport area were married last Monday by Rev Israel Hatton at the Methodist parsonage in Williamsport They plan to reside in Danville and friends extend their best wishes.
A civil service examination took place in Crawfordsville on June 14 to fill rural carrier posts at Veedersburg. Notice was sent by Postmaster Purnell at Veedersburg, who is advancing well in his new role, but arrived too late for publication.
The Covington market's first week was satisfactory. Freeman Bilsland will run the truck route and Joe Grady tests cream. Farm Bureau members are urged to support the market.
Samuel Savage fighting a strong bite in the Wabash River near Lafayette lands a snapping turtle weighing 35 pounds after a hard struggle during a fishing outing.
The county clerk reported several marriages since the last notice. Thomas Randolph Smith of Lafayette, 22, an insurance man, wed Nellie Pauline Caplinger, 22, a Wallace school teacher. Aulta Delbert Sehmfel, 24, a North Vernon student, married Maude M. Sanger, 22, a Veedersburg schoolteacher. George Marcus, 95, and Pearle Henry, 20, both of Darville, wed. Marcus Kerr, 20, Cariz county, and Davda Gardner, 12, Attica, are listed among couples.
A special meeting of the Richland Township Farm Bureau is set for Tuesday evening June 19 at New Town. The program features music by a band and orchestra, readings and speeches, with refreshments of ice cream cake and strawberries. Farm Bureau members are urged to attend.
The Lyric show Tuesday evening, Is Matrimony a Failure, features nine stars and draws large crowds with nonstop laughter. The current week offers a strong program following Monday’s The Young Diana by Marie Corelli, celebrated for its engaging story and fine settings. A new ceiling lighting system by Mr. Sellers improves visibility, and the Lyric remains modern, well ventilated, and equipped with electric fans for patron comfort.
Covington merchants announce a drawing on Thursday June 28 at 2 30 pm to give away a Ford five passenger touring car. Tickets are distributed by M Shesley Clothing Furnishings Shoes D J Young Co Lumber Harden Crain Hardware Fencing Electrical goods and Hendrix Motor Co Garage.
Charles L. Robb Dr. Rainier W B Coleman Mayer Hardware Hastings Hunt Perfeerst Groceries Perfeerst Hat Shop Yerkes Millinery McClery Nations urge public backing. Remember the date ask for tickets for adv.
Hugh Barkley born December 23 1878 at the Barkley homestead died May 31 1922 in Umatilla Oregon aged 49 years 5 months 8 days He was educated in telegraphy after early farm work He later worked for a railroad company and for Mr P F Fillen who cared for him during his illness He was a Masonic member and is mourned by Mr and Mrs Barkley with appreciation for kindness during their bereavement.
A strawberry and ice cream supper is planned at the Salem M E church this Friday evening June 15. Proceeds support church activities and community fellowship.
Local notices report visits and business in Danville and surrounding towns. People named include C F Lowe, Prof D E Leist and family, Will Calvert, Lewis Green, Claud Lucas, Albert Smith, Tom Purdue, Herbert Campbell and family, C C Carpenter, Leland Moore, C L Robb, Marie M Sunter, and Donald Max (newborn). Community events summon residents to Childrens Day at Wabash Chapel June 17, and a Lyric Theatre show Double Dealing. Educational travels and court business are noted plus a hospital update for Hardy Conover and school training for Prof H H Moorer.
Miss Helen VanDorn returns from Jacksonville Woman’s College for summer. Ferrel Williams visits Purdue for commencements. Mr and Mrs Howard Lobb announce a baby girl. Purfeersts purchase West Jefferson Street property and relocate millinery stock. Roy Little and Lillian McDermond wed after divorce finalization. A C Schermerhorn recovering in Lafayette hospital after surgery. Large plate glass window broken by a stone. insured. Social trip to Williamsport for ex nun talk at opera house. William Peters becomes jeweler for Robb Jewelry Store and rents Crane property. H Crichfield party passes through to Columbus, Ohio. Homer McDonald flips car but sustains only injuries. Health officials plan Fountain County National Health unit with shared nurse. State accountants Handy and Crowe finish auditor checks up to 1923. Berries season in Covington with large crop and active market. Meeker of Imperial Nebraska visiting Ferguson. Cunningham also in town after Washington trip with President Harding shrine conclave. Friendly recollections of 1914 Imperial visit noted.
The D A R chapter held their annual picnic Thursday at Rogers Park. Attendees enjoyed a fine time with plenty of good things to eat.
At a Hillsboro Farm Bureau meeting Saturday night a business session of Cain township bureau was called. The group debated locating a livestock shipping point at Hillsboro under county organization management to serve Jackson Richland and Cain townships. A local spotter has not yet been named.
Rev. George Moffett of Jackson township died at 6 oclock Wednesday after brain tumor surgery at Mayo hospital Tuesday. He had suffered ill health since early spring from the flu. The body is being returned home today. funeral arrangements are not yet set.
James Martin son of Dr and Mrs E J Martin of this city graduated June 7 with high honors from the Indiana Dental College and plans to practice. He and his brother Rudolph, both dentists, come from a family of graduates. Mrs Martin and two daughters attended the Indianapolis exercises last week.
The civil suit of Elvin Light against William Camden for damages centers on alleged personal injury to Light’s wife and seeks $10,000 in damages. The case is before the trial court with proceedings under way.
Proceedings continue with Mrs Light delivering a strong defense while the jury is expected to hear closing remarks this Thursday evening. Public impression favors the view that the plaintiff has built a weak case.
Sheriff Sanger traveled to Henderson North Carolina last Thursday bringing back G N Gill whom authorities suspected in the theft of John Zackmire's Ford Coupe in Kingman weeks ago It now appears Jeff Mills stole the car and took Gill to Carolina Gill posted bond as investigations continue
Recorder Compton logs deed transfers including Attica B L holdings and resurveyed lots. Transactions include William Cowgill assignee to Attica B L lot 193 for 1.00, Will Reed guardian to Attica B L lot 85 for 800.00, Nannie Siddens to Rex Mounts 1,375.00, Brissey to Haun 5 acres Fountain county for 1.00 and exchange, James Hudson and Arista Keller exchanges and deeds in Fountain county and Veedersburg, and other Attica and Covington lots with prices ranging 50.00 to 3,000.00.
Claud Lucas and his wife visit the area for the summer with Mrs Callie Adamson the mother of Mrs Lucas. E W Heath is nearing completion of a new residence on Fifth street which will be a splendid modern home once occupied.
A large Fiery Cross, about thirty feet tall, was set off near the river across from the park dance pavilion around 10 o clock Friday night. The cross burned for over an hour with red flare light, inspiring a vivid image reflected in the Wabash waters. Rumors say the orchestra has additional dates this season. No one knows who built the cross.
Sunday church services were canceled due to Children's services at Cooper Chapel and West Liberty. The Coal Creek Aid will host Cooper Chapel Aid Thursday with a program and refreshments. Families and residents attended lectures, dinners, band concerts, and visits across Coal Creek and nearby towns.
Notice declares dental offices of Dr. M. C. Faust Dr. Frank Luke and Dr. E. J. Martin closed on Wednesday afternoons until further notice.
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