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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
3
W. L. Lough and twenty two others filed a petition before the commissioners seeking a bridge over Clifty Creek southwest of Hillsboro. The proposed span would be twenty to thirty feet and would serve a rural mail route, highlighting urgency.
Hon. Andrew Marshall and wife returned home from Kansas after being with his mother Aunt Joret ta who died Friday Feb 10 at age 85 in Tighton. The funeral was held at El Dora do Kansas as reported.
Instruments for the new brass band arrived early in the week and the group will be led by Prof Gott. Town talent backs the project and locals expect the ensemble to become a top band in the region.
Senator Beveridge reported that both houses passed a special bill, introduced by Mr Landis when a representative, approving a monthly payment of thirty dollars to Peter Harmon of this city. The measure awaits the president’s signature and would aid Harmon who is incapacitated for work due to disability.
Ed Long, Lafayette fish seiner, arrested last week by Gallion and commissioners, was tried Thursday. Jury retired at four, returned at ten with a guilty verdict. Fine set at 50 with about 30 costs. Defense led by E F McCabe relied on cross examination, no witnesses.
Constable George Laird captured Thurman B. Nolen a U S Navy deserter from the battleship Virginia on East Main Street. Laird transported the prisoner toward Norfolk to hand him to Navy authorities after Nolen resisted. Nolen, from near Kingman Indiana, enlisted March 9 1909 in Indianapolis and deserted June 22 1909.
Judge Schoonover Friday ruled the Beckelhymer gravel road project did not meet the contract and the new state statute allows broader taxing powers. The decision, non partisan and praised by both parties, could trigger further litigation across Wabash county roads and returns the matter to the board of county commissioners.
Ruth Rinn daughter of Ezekiel and Anna McDonald died at her Covington home Wednesday. She lived in Attica and Covington, married to T M Rinn for about 35 years and mother of four. Services were held at the Covington Methodist church with written funeral plans and personal reminiscences from friends.
The McClerg family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy after the death and burial of Mother McClerg. William McClerg and family.
The Old Southland Sextette will perform at the Methodist church on Monday evening March 7 1910 under Epworth League auspices. The event aims to help the League raise funds for a new piano with oysters from Merrymans offered as part of the evening.
Notice to claimants. All parties making claims for damages to stock and fowls by dogs must file a certified claim with the township Trustee within ten days of the damage. If not, the claim cannot be allowed. Charles A. Brown Trustee Troy Township.
Rainier's Pharmacy offers Dr Hess Stock Food Poultry Panaca and Louse Powder with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad claims the product has been sold out for 15 years and invites customers to try a package today.
Obituary tribute recalls Ruth Rinn as cultured, witty, unostentatious, and beloved by all ages and stations. Describes her as loyal wife and loving mother whose generous life touched many in towns and states beyond her home.
John Slack died at his Stone Bluff home at 8 45 on Wednesday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held Friday at 10 o clock from the home, with interment at Osborn's Prairie church. He was 814 years old on Friday February 17th and had long county ties. He enlisted in Company C of the 16th Indiana in September 1962 but lost his right hand early in the war.
Robert Rinn, a navy sailor aboard a training ship at Norfolk Virginia, returned home on furlough Saturday afternoon. Despite efforts to reach in time for his mother's funeral, he arrived after the service, and the burial was held Saturday morning. His short term of service complicated arrangements, and he is expected to return to his post in about ten days.
Circuit Court Judge Rabb of the Appellate Court sat in Warren County on Thursday to hear a petition to appoint a receiver for the Duffy and Harrington elevator at Otterbein. The judge, in Williamsport on private business, was asked to preside after venue was changed from Judge Saunderson by consent of both sides.
The circuit court heard the State's case against Beamer charged with bootlegging. Beamer was discharged after the court found the Mayor's guilty verdict not sustainable. Perjury questions loom as McCarty testified to buying liquor from Beamer, while Beamer denied supplying any booze. The case hinges on follow up to reveal truth.
Real estate ad from Emporia Kansas by W. F. Stilwell listing a Liberty street dwelling for sale or rent with contact in Emporia.
Washington Rynearson a respected Hillsboro farmer and philanthropist died at his home from tuberculosis. Born February 15 1836 he lived on a large Hillsboro farm and donated a Hillsboro Methodist parsonage. He leaves a widow and son Edward Kynearson. Funeral was private at the Rynearson home with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
The home of Mark Maddux three miles north of Wingate on the E. R. Dick farm burned Wednesday of last week shortly before noon. The large timber house burned for some time and only the lower floor contents were saved. Total loss about $3,000. Cause unknown.
Norris Lang, once a Danville detective, faced a paternity action in circuit court with Miss Verna Largent as the complaining witness. Judge Schoonoever presided as the evidence proved Lang to be the father of an illegitimate child, resulting in a $230 judgment against Lang who remains jailed for lack of bond.
The will and a 1909 codicil probate in Clerk’s office reveal widow Martha E Meeker receives all personal property after debts, and life estate in real estate. The remainder goes to son Usual M Meeker, daughter Eva Minnick, and grandson Robert Ivan Todd with specified land gifts in county and Texas. The estate centers on valuable county and Texas lands.
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