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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
The high license measure failed in the House last Friday afternoon by 51 to 47, despite Senate passage. Rep Reed of Fountain county crossed party lines against temperance legislation. Debate showed strong brewing and political opposition and a crowd watched as lawmakers split along party lines.
Ed Tittle, who left the county years ago to dodge a criminal charge favored by his daughter, is said to be in trouble again in Tennessee. The daughter’s prosecution was dropped after she claimed coercion. Reports say he married again, and his Tennessee wife learned of the deceit, while friends deny any real trouble exists.
Mrs Jane Clore wife of Elijah Clore longtime Crawfordsville resident died Monday at 10 am at her home after a week long illness from heart trouble dropsy and other complications. Born in Montgomery county in seventy eight years ago she married Elijah Clore in 1850 leaving three children Ransom Myers Jesse Clore and Leroy Clore. They lived years on a farm near Alamo Crawfordsville area three miles southwest of Alamo.
City council held its regular meeting with all members present. Minutes approved, assessments listed for sewer and Fourth street improvements. Three small bills allowed to Mayer Jr, Mc Ginnis, and G W Williams. Special resolution authorized over 1400 dollars for sewer work. McDonald awarded 6000 dollars for a creek bed roadway to connect old road with new bridge and culvert. old structures to be abandoned after the new bridge opens. Meeting adjourned.
The Clerk Anse Madden reports issued marriage licenses for Francis M. Pearson and Martha Estal Raypole Johnston Mack C. Bennett and Inda Mabel Prather and John H. Keller and Ada R. Neb e ree.
Rev. Isaac Dale a doctor of divinity and longtime prominent member of the North West Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church died early Sunday morning in Rossville Illinois. He had taken a superannuate relation after leaving the South Bend district in 1903 due to paralysis of his lower limbs. The Rossville funeral was held Tuesday at 1 30 p m with many Indiana preachers in attendance.
Hillsboro man Tom Swearengen is bound for circuit court on March 6 to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Allegedly he visited the Evans Ford saloon in Covington last fall and induced Mr Ward to cash a $300 check by falsely claiming funds in the Hillsboro bank. The bank balance proved nonexistent and Swearengen refused settlement, leading to his arrest.
The Leader has purchased a full Muunery stock for its spring opening under Mrs Helen Vyse management. Watch for the official date to be announced later.
Lew Kerr of Pine Grove Stock Farm Richland sold thirteen horses and twenty nine Hereford cattle at Veedersburg Tuesday. Buyers were scarce though the horses brought fair prices. Cattle sales ranged from 140 to 300 dollars with five animals sold at a bargain.
The merchant who advertises during the spring marthe will spend money to good advantage, in that he will capture increased trade. There is a lot of business abroad in the county, but it will go gimmering if printer's ink is not freely used. Right now is the time to get in touch with the trade, and The Republican is willing to help you.
Evangelist Snow from Russelvania Ohio arrived Tuesday to lead services that draw broad interest and spirit. Meetings are held daily with afternoon and evening sessions at 7 15, and regular Sunday services will be held.
Reverend W G Wessels died at 6 20 am Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Morris in Kingman after a brief illness from pneumonia. He preached at Kingman Burnside Chapel and Cayuga, returned home Sunday night and grew worse. He leaves a wife and two grown children. Funeral services were held in Kingman and his remains were taken to Zionsville for interment. Mrs Wessels, then in Central Hospital, returned home to attend the funeral and recovered.
A party of neighbors gathered at the Peter Anderson home and secretly entered Mrs. W. T. Conner's house for a surprise celebration. Mr. Conner was praised for his willingness to sample the feast as guests declared the occasion a memorable evening.
Rev Walthal united Ada Nebeker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben Nebeker, with John Kelley at the bride’s parents home north of the city on Wednesday at 8 o’clock. The Republican offers best wishes for the couple’s married life.
Sunday services at the M B church were pleasing and profitable to all. Rev J H Palmer preached two excellent sermons to good audiences. Mrs Romine of this city and Miss Ada Elwell of Yeddo assisted the choir and rendered special music of a most proper nature.
The young members of the L. S. Society gathered at Miss Grace DeHaven's home on February 23, 1907. The room was decorated in memory of George Washington. Awards went to Ruth Adamson first and Cecil Murray second. They departed the four o’clock early tour after a delightful time.
Rev J T Orton of the Presbyterian church here received a call from Williamsport society last Monday. The post offers a $1050 salary and a parsonage valued at $150. Probable acceptance suggests a pleasant field for his work.
Program notes a Roll Call Auxiliary gathering with Mrs Hedges on March 7 at 2 30 p m led by Mrs Eijah Beard Agono scripture lesson prayer and business period Bible quotation offering Give ye them to that followed by children s work with Mrs Walth 1 hymn Mizpah led by Mrs P W Watlhal president Eve Deollinger secretary
Miss Helen Adkins acted as hostess for her fourteenth birthday celebration and Mrs. A R Heath marked her eighty first birthday with a large at home feast. Elder A R Heath attended the dinner despite turning 81. John W Soullivan has been ill, with grippe attacking then a risk of pneumonia. Dr Zian is treating him.
The Rev Orton was raised to Master Mason in a Wednesday night ceremony. Cayuga team of twenty two assisted. local boys praised the conduct and appearance. The Star ladies provided an elegant banquet after the work, making a pleasant, well rounded affair.
A Wednesday 11 o'clock shooting in Veedersburg left James Wright wounded in the chest and Thomas Ferguson fleeing before being captured in Attica. Ferguson was arraigned for shooting with intent to kill and bound over on $500 bond. Wright, with a bullet near the front left lower lung, is not regarded as dangerously wounded.
Fountain county rural carriers met at Hillsboro on Washington's birthday despite Big Four wreck delays. Subjects of special importance were discussed, resolutions passed, and the next annual meeting set for Veedersburg.
A weekly abstract lists transfers in Fountain County Indiana with buyers and sellers including Harris Philpott, Beeker Brown, Mary Scott, James T. Swinner, Aaron Lindley, G. W. Sims, Latha Coen, Oscar Saduck, Martha Keller, W. T. Johnson, C. L. Steinabaugh, Elmira A. Foulke, W. R. Massey, Pearle Barnes, J. W. Bonebrake, and others. Parcels cover Veedersburg Attica Covington Jackson Township and other townships with sale prices ranging from $1 to $6600 and tax deeds noted. The column records lots, fractions, and acres with added payments or love and affection deeds.
A surprise party was held for Amos Martin at his Covington area home on Saturday evening February 23. Planned by sister Vergie and brother Riley, about seventy neighbors attended. Amos, aware of the plan, joined in refreshments music and social time as guests departed late.
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