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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Federal authorities report eight parties cited for violations of interstate law. Officials say investigations targeted cross state commerce and transport rules. No further details provided.
Federal officers nabbed eight bootleggers near Perrysville for liquor runs. Each man paid a $50 fine plus costs after appearing before Mayor Massey in Covington. About 1,000 bottles were seized. A suspect involved with a woman fled. tire bullets punctured his vehicle to stop him and he awaits federal charges.
West Lebanon will celebrate the Fourth in their small city inviting residents from nearby towns to join in one big day of events and community festivities.
A Revelations column cites Uncle George Williams of the F. and W. Democrat as attempting a long two week reasoning campaign. The writer mocks his logic and predicts harsher actions if the pattern continues, warning of further controversial statements.
A letter urges Covington authorities to enforce the village cut out noise law and curb midnight street racing on the Dixie highway. The writer condemns law dodgers, urges action from officials, and warns that noise disturbs the sick and test of public virtue.
Claude Smith 36 born Veedersburg 1882 and Danville resident died Saturday at 8 in Hoopeston Illinois rail yards. An extra freight conductor turned brakeman, he was riding atop a high car when jerked off and run over by five cars. He worked for C and E I since 1906 and is survived by his widow and two children.
Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell of near Aylesworth welcome a son born Tuesday afternoon weighing twelve and a half pounds named Horace Robert.
Wayne Edwards returns home after discharge following nearly two years on the Western front. He is reported in splendid health and in the pink of condition after his overseas service with many comrades fallen.
Charles Jacobson, a longtime raiser of Black Langshan chickens, reports a peculiar disease with white spots appearing on the combs, eventually turning the entire comb white. He has sought advice from expert raisers. only one flock is affected so far.
Mrs John W Graham with Mrs Elmer Harden entertained the Good Humor Club at the Graham home last evening. The gathering featured light refreshments and a lighthearted rule forbidding female members from using broom handles or rolling pins when arguing with their husbands.
Charles Coffing of the Ssiem neighborhood returned home last Saturday after an eight week stay at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. He underwent an operation for bladder trouble and remains weak from the effects but is expected to regain his former health with time. Friends are glad he is over the ordeal and wish him continued improvement.
George Roth 88 of Mayville Frank Hahm 41 of Indianapolis and E 8S Ely 27 of Indianapolis were rounded up Friday evening by federal officer Earl Hawk with a quantity of alcoholic stimulants and fined. Rumor says three or four Veedersburg citizens paid discreet fines for attempting to run the gauntlet. They reportedly had only a reasonable amount of the stimulant in their possession.
Arrangements by A Weimer & Co to open an overall factory in Covington not later than August 1. Fifty machines will be installed and about fifty women and girls employed. Charles Robb led efforts. merchants cooperated to secure home employment and local industrial growth.
A nine pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Gladden of Fountain county Ind at Lakeview hospital Thursday. The baby’s mother formerly Miss Crystal Graham and the couple plan joint birthdays as the mother is thirty five on the day of birth. The Republican force extends congratulations.
Mrs Frances Clawson marked her seventy second birthday with a day spent by friends and a splendid dinner prepared by her daughter Miss Anna Clawson. She is active for her age and spent much of the World War II period knitting for soldiers. We wish many more birthdays for her.
Wheat and rye fields rapidly mature with many stems ready for the sickle this week. A bountiful harvest is anticipated, promising to boost the county and surrounding region’s wealth as golden grain sways across the landscape.
Mrs. Ruby Allen-Sperague aged 22 died Sunday in Crawfordsville hospital after illness late in the week. Funeral services and burial were held at the Lutheran church east of Wallace on Tuesday at 2 30 p m. She was a cousin of Sheriff Banta and is survived by her husband and a young daughter.
Postmaster General Burleson recommends lowering rates to pre war levels starting the next fiscal year. The new scale sets two cents per ounce or fraction for letters and one cent per card, replacing three cents per ounce and two cents per card. Savings will be notable for firms with heavy correspondence. Users are warned not to overstock three cent stamps.
Battle Ground camp meeting will start Thursday evening July 81 and run through Sunday evening August 10. Strong M. E. Church leaders have been secured to oversee the services promising the most successful gatherings yet at the camp.
A delegation including Hon. Everette Sanders and Hon. Fred Dell sailed Friday June 20 aboard the Levigtian for at least four weeks to inspect battlefields in France Belgium and occupied Germany. Other members listed include Hon. Louis B. Goodall Hon. James Y. McClintick Hon. Edward B. King Hon. Thomas McKowan Hon. M. M. Neeley and Hon. P. P. Campbell. Passports read Special and Official Business.
VISIT PORTLAND ARCH invites travelers to enjoy a scenic Indiana site at Bear Creek mouth where the Wabash joins Portland now Fountain. The area features a natural arch, shaded gorges, and added grounds including a dining hall pavilion cottages bandstand and play areas with inexpensive chicken dinners.
Henry Perrin a Civil War veteran aged 33 died at four o'clock Thursday morning last week near Stone Bluff. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs William Stoker of Roberts. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Osborn Prairie church.
At a Monday meeting the city council adopted a declaratory resolution for Fifth and South Third streets improvement without hearing objectors. Residents may remonstrate, indicate preferred improvements, or wait to enjoin as the project is staged, under a majority rule approach.
Postage will be reduced starting July 1 restoring the pre war rate. The high rate barely affected mail volume while greatly boosting revenue. The old rate was two cents for letters and one cent for post cards.
Omer G. Parker Veedersburg and Esther Campbell Newtown. Dora A. Noman Kingman and Mabel M. Cumming both of Kingman. Harry Level and Georgia Norwood both of Danville. Bloomer W. Alward and Mary E. Myers both of Kingman. John E. Romine and Margaret Douglass both of Covington. Robert Ribbe and Frances Akers both of Crawfordsville. Roy Madders Tab and Vera E Bartlett Kramer. Jess Satters and Nellie Oldfield, Henry E Hamilton and Edna M Adams both of Danville.
Vera R. Welsh and William S. Welsh divorce action listed with several other cases including Gooden divorce, Boyer divorce, suit on note, foreclosure, quiet title and attachments. The docket includes cases such as Patterson note suit and McCord vs Hineg claim with multiple parties named.
Frederick C. Talbot lumber magnate dies in San Francisco leaving a 10 million dollar estate probated in Oakland. Silvia T. Helms named chief beneficiary. siblings LS Judy, Wm Judy, Gus Judy, and Mrs Jennie Bonner receive 5000 dollars each. Forty four special bequests total 353000 dollars. Longtime servants get salaries multiplied by 25. Talbot married Cynthia Judy, who died in California about eighteen months earlier.
A note on the Republican weekly edition highlighting its clean bright appearance and improving newsy features as it grows stronger with each issue.
Miss Anna Clawson received a box of Sage Lilies from her cousin Miss Lulu Jones a nurse in government employ at Dulce New Mexico. The flowers gathered from the mountain site of The Story of the Purple Sage carry literary interest and were fairly well preserved despite days in transit.
The Indiana Grain Dealers' Association will hold its annual mid summer meeting in Indianapolis on July 2. The event gathers grain merchants for industry briefing and networking.
A special War Mothers Council gathering is set for 2 30 p m Saturday at the M E church to hear reports from the state meeting. All members and interested parties are urged to attend.
Cecil Osborne arrived home last Friday night from Germany after months abroad. He has seen many services and had narrow escapes. We are glad to welcome Cecil home.
Frank Faust Sr. is in the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for treatment. He has not been in good health for some time but his Cavineton friends hope to see him restored to health and at home again soon.
James Richey sold the New Process Laundry equipment to Sheridan parties and shipped the unit to a new location last week. He is assisting with installation, leaving Covington without a public laundry and signaling a favorable evening for locating one.
Wilbur Lowe suffered an injury at the Blackwell saw mill last Friday when his left hand fingers were caught in a moving saw while adjusting a gauge. A doctor dressed the wounds, and the fingers are healing as well as could be expected.
Jacob Oland and his family were weekend guests of friends in Hoopeston Illinois, enjoying a brief stay and social visit with local hosts.
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