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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
William B. Coleman, a prominent Covington business man, was elected Monday night to the city school board and will take office August 1, succeeding Challen Spinning. The election drew strong support from local women groups and featured a secret ballot result of four votes for Coleman and one for Reed.
Manager Fank Jolis and his wife of the Dwitvins miat market in Covington escaped unharmed when their Saxon rolled off a road embankment near Frank Manioves place in Shawnee township after dark. The car crashed through a wire fence, tumbled 12 feet, and landed with four wheels in the air. Both occupants freed themselves with help from Jlis, aided by bystanders. The only damage was to lamps and Windsfield. no serious injuries.
Memorial services for deceased members of 0.O.F and K of P are scheduled Sunday June 20 at 1 00 PM with a meeting of 0.O.F and K of P Lodges in their halls. They will move to Tremont Hotel escorted by a speaker to the courtroom for 2200 hours. Music by the Men’s Chorus and a Memorial for deceased members follows. The program includes Rev HK Fox and Hon Fred S Purnell of Attica with a return to lodge halls by 3 30 PM.
Robert Thomas was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting Pleasant Delp near Grange Corner on January 1 after a dispute over employment. Judge B S Atkiliwan set a prison term in Michigan Cato prison of eleven years. The trial drew wide local interest in Fountain County and ended with Thomas in custody.
The free moving pictures attracted large crowds on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the public square. The films were described as exceptional and an attractive feature. Misses LaVerna Glascock and Fionia Bender and Messrs Walter Harris Reed Marratt and Fredrick Board attended Portlane Sunday for the Children's Day services at the Christian church.
A bold eight week campaign offers prizes from a touring car to merchandise orders as incentives to boost local newspaper circulation. Ten percent cash commissions will be paid to participants who do not win a prize, with $1200 allocated for the effort and details available at the Republican office. The note also covers the death of Kenneth Hege, a Covington native, in Denver and related funeral arrangements.
Miss Loyola McComas announced her forthcoming marriage to Daniel T. Ilulughes of Madison Wisconsin at a Tri Kappa gathering last Friday evening. The bride, a popular high school instructor, is well liked in the city, with a wide acquaintance and admired talents. Mr Hughes is praised for winning such a fine partner.
The city has been busy at the power house installing a new engine and equipment to provide 24 hour light and power. It is hoped to be in operation by July 1. Wilson Conover of Indiana is a business visitor, and a former Fountain County resident.
Covington experts held Veedersburg scoreless as Hirshbeel's twist ers failed to threaten. Covington leads, shaping up as a strong contestant for first place. predictions favor a late season top spot.
Reunion notice for the Cordi T2nd Indiana Volunteers Association announces the 24th annual gathering at the home of C Ie. McClure, a mile south of New town. Joseph Bottenberg listed as a resident of the association. Open to members, widows, children, and honorary comrades with informal invitation.
Wm. Gause a carnival proprietor and Fred Minzer, owner of a side show, are jailed in Kokomo on charges of receiving the stolen frog headed boy body used in exhibitions. John and Mrs Barker of Noblesville filed suit for 5000 dollars after their infant son's body was exhumed and displayed, with the sheriff holding the body in Howard county.
Clifton a pastor of two churches at Wingman and Salem stands jailed after county detectives tie him to the thefts of two autos, one taken from W. D. Coting and the other from Thos. Zackmire. He denies the charges and cites alibis while friends express sorrow over the setback to his standing and a planned wedding of a Hullsboro girl. He was arrested at Kingman after a statewide search ending in Crawfordsville.
County officials refuse to appropriate 25 dollars per day for Wabash ferry service and cite legal limits on contracts. The article traces dates from February affirming prior obligations and notes political disputes between local parties over spending and accountability.
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