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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
The Veedersburg event will run Thursday June 27 with the Hub group promising a bigger and better show than previous years. The hustle from the Hub is expected to attract larger crowds and showcase improved performances.
The Covington Fair has shifted from the second to the third week of September. The new dates are September 16 to 20 to avoid conflicts with Terre Haute St Wayne and other fairs.
Dr Pollom who has practised medicine in Cates will leave that place in about two weeks to locate in Darlington. He will be succeeded at Cates by Dr Weir of Marshall. During his residence in our county he has made many friends who sincerely regret to see him leave.
Mitchel Calvert aged about 60 died at his home on the old Riley place near Cooper's Ford now owned by Roy Simmons on Saturday morning of last week from cancer of the face. He leaves a widow two sons and a sister. The funeral was held Sunday with a prayer service at home before the burial at Hicks cemetery west of Perrysville.
Word arrives that Mrs. Henderson mother of Dr. Tom Henderson, once of Covington, is dying in Panderton Oregon after surgery. She is not expected to recover and, if she dies, burial will likely occur in Mt Hope cemetery. her husband was the late Dr J H Henderson, a longtime Covington physician.
A mass Democratic convention for the twenty first judicial district held in Oxford selected James T. Saunderson to stand for judge and John Sutton of Williamsport for prosecuting attorney. Saunderson noted as the first Democrat on the bench in memory. Berry faces no GOP opposition in Fowler. Warren county’s W R Grames chosen for joint representative after Oscar Larm withdrew. Republican conventions set for Fowler July 1 and Williamsport July 2. Hats half price offered at Mrs. Ora La Tourette’s military store.
Mrs. Fred Sumner hosted a shower at 1020 Gilbert Street honoring Miss Bess Sumner whose wedding to H C Johnstone of Rock Island will soon occur. Pink and white decor with gifts presented while Miss Elizabeth McComas played Hearts and Flowers. Attendees included out of town guests the Misses Davidsons of Hillsboro and the McComas family from Covington.
Hillsboro will pave a two and four fifth mile section from the Glascock school house to the eastern city limit under Indiana three mile law. The city pays eighteen percent of the cost for the brick and concrete curb project with 2300 feet inside limits to be curb and gutter. Estimated total cost is 35000 dollars, with bids to be received July 2. engineer is J G Bruce Short. The project also follows the national road line and Ben Hur traction route.
Preparations for June 26th Aviation Day in Attica proceed with plans to host Havens the millionaire aviator and his flights. Organizers expect strong attendance again and aim to showcase wireless stations with demonstrations by young scientists. The Attica Merchants Association backs the event with other attractions, led by the Bird Man, promising a lively sister city celebration.
The pastor's Sunday morning sermon will be The Ministry of Jesus. In the evening the theme will be Saul based on Browning's poem. The Male Chorus will sing at the evening 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 divide time between the parishes while remaining assist ant rector at St. Ann's. Shea was ordained at Fort Wayne last June by Bishop Alerdin and sent to St. Ann's. he is regarded as highly capable and popular.
Men and boys suits and shoes mens and young mens shirts hats. Ladies shirts waists and dresses. children wool and wash suits wash goods embroideries in all widths and colored fabrics. White and colored dresses. Tailor made suits for ladies and misses. Shoes for ladies misses and children. Green Stamps with each purchase.
Robbers burglarized the Webber tailor shop in At tica on Saturday night. They entered by breaking a rear window pane and crawling through the opening between iron bars. Several woolen goods two suits and two pairs of shoes were stolen. Nearby towns were alerted with a description of the stolen items in hopes of quick capture.
Mullon Base and William Jordan, two Black men charged with robbing Webber tailor shop, were freed by Judge Schoonover after defense showed they were not in Attica at the time. Witness M Ashford testified they were at his Lafayette pumping station place, making timely alibi.
A brief ad notes a new assortment of ladies wash dresses at J Loeb's Stores with prices described as lower than ever.
A political note says no current word on a Republican candidate for prose cutor but the party has several capable and available men to consider.
A proverb notes that a man who attends funerals regularly and faithfully is likely to harbor political motives. The saying warns readers to watch such individuals for hidden political agendas and possible campaigning.
Harley Billings of Williamsport declares he can be nominated and elected to the district’s joint senate seat and anticipates support from Warren County to back his bid.
Fred Palin known as the Corn King may be pressed into the race for representative by Republicans. He previously sought nomination about two years ago and is described as a good fellow.
Lewis Tinder of Mill Creek drew attention Wednesday during a heated political argument. Local chatter suggests he could be nominated for vice president at events in Jackson.
The piece suggests Van Martin will not be a strong sheriff candidate or boost the Democratic ticket. It states that Republicans only need a solid nominee to win, as general sentiment favors a GOP victory against him if the right man is chosen.
In a reshaped political scene the county countywide race signals a sharp campaign with strong issues on both party tickets. Republicans rally while Democrats face challenges as candidates prepare for the upcoming contests.
Republicans are quiet but active in the county toward a fall election. Virgil Frazier and Jos Hayes of Cain are mentioned as Republican treasurer candidates. If either is nominated, a clean contest should ensue against Democratic nominee Lee Philpott.
Veedersburg News notes a gathering of notable figures including Pat Smith George Galloway Morris Bowling Jerre Corey and Tom Leif at the helm. The aim is to exit promptly after the chairman is elected as the convention proceeds.
Town ship political chatter centers on Dr A B Garter a party worker viewed as a potential representative candidate He is not pressing his bid but would enter if supporters believe he can win If not he will still back the party and its nominee
A political discussion notes the upcoming judge election narrowing to Judge Schoonover and O. B Ratcliffe with George W. Crane of Sterling not previously considered. The piece urges voters to choose and predicts an interesting contest before it ends.
Word from Richland suggests the race for county commissioner is wide open with several capable men from the township urged to enter. The Democratic ticket includes a solid contender and his opponent is expected to be equally strong.
A meeting of Warren and Vermilion county Democrats in Newport decided to hold a joint senatorial convention in Covington on July 6. No candidates are announced yet, though rumors mention possible candidates from each county, per the Veedersburg News.
The editorial notes ongoing suspicion over the oil inspector vacancy in Fountain County and questions the number of local Democrat applicants. It argues applicants have little to lose and hints at political competition and potential overqualification among nearby communities.
The likely Republican candidate for representative is described as a model man clean in every way and committed to re enactment of the county option law. Voters question his stance on the county unit and he states support for re enactment rather than any platform. Fountain county residents appear to favor the change.
The Crawfordsville Journal argues the Jeffersonville reformatory is rife with politics, undermining discipline and efficiency after a guard was killed. It says Republican control kept nonpartisan management but failed to act, urging a strong candidate and sensible platform to restore GOP rule.
The Leader advertises ladies and children's gowns skirts slips corset covers drawers and chemises with double stamps on each article for Saturday sale. Local shoppers may find affordable garments and accessories in this catalog style notice.
Williamsport prepares for a big day with exhibition flights by Dare-Devil Captain Bumbaugh and his flying machine. The event will be an all day affair highlighted by band music and the chance to see a real flyer in action.
George Helm and Oilie McLaughlin from Lafayette were sentenced to one to eight years in state prison for breaking into and robbing the Newman Russell saloon in Attica. A midnight burglary yielded three pints of whiskey and ninety cents, with evidence including a recovered hat and coins found on McLaughlin. Helms, 25, with a shady reputation, and McLaughlin, 18, said to be first offender, protested innocence.
A Saturday promotion offers double stamps on every purchase of muslin underwear for ladies or children. The deal highlights muslin undergarments for women and kids with enhanced stamp rewards.
Covington traveled to Veedersburg and defeated the crack team 10 to 4 in a hot contest. Key contributors were Holder, Thompson, the Wilkeys, and Hirshbeel who struck out 11 with 3 hits allowed. Covington set up a likely showdown against Westville next Sunday in Westville.
A small cyclone passed near West Lebanon Indiana on June 15 causing several thousand dollars in damage. A Wabash freight train had ten box cars unroofed while Wabash passenger No. 53 narrowly escaped the storm, racing to Danville five minutes ahead of the funnel cloud. Telegraph lines were down hindering details of county damage.
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