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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
1
Readers learn of the paper’s first year under new management, its financial plan, and its pledge to stay independent on public questions. The editors urge subscriptions and advertising support to build a stronger, payable weekly known as a real newspaper for Covington, Fountain and Warren counties.
Covington voted wet by a thirty vote margin with the third ward showing a dry result and the other wards wet. The piece notes organized campaigns, saloon licensing fears, and calls for continued town improvement and business support.
Township assessor James Parrett started the annual property assessment with deputy Horace G. Peyton assisting. The pair will inspect properties and determine values for tax purposes.
Norval Smith owner of Peach Valley Stock Farm north of town buys 825 acres in Porter county. He plans to move this month and advertise a sale for March 12. Smith, a productive blooded stock farmer, leaves three brothers including County Assessor Hint Smith and auctioneer C W Smith. Covington Pythian quartet to sing Friday night with three candidates for office to provide amusement.
Among recent subscription payments received are Dr. L A Gilson W J Hamm C W Printy John A Witt Banner Leas John S Need J W Hayes J D Byne A Powell James W Wilson L B VanbLeer Nancy E B Brummitt ST Randolph Kuev Maron Coallen Spinning Worth Reed J C Merratt Mrs Fracen Lowe J S McCoy Co W Dice Mrs epee Kheerns A J Heath J D Martin J M Conover G L Myers J S McCoy Willard Reeser Mrs Alva Hawkins Mrs J S Nebeker Frank Foxworthy A A Jackson Peter Vaspersop W N Kidcee J W Plaster Mrs Susan Snoddy Mrs Elizabeth Yeagy LaVerne Glascuck Divit Aldridge
N E A County Superintendent Man ford Livengood returned from Cincinnati after attending the annual National Education Association meeting where leaders including former President William Howard Taft spoke. The event will move to Detroit next year. He also conducted an examination at Seymour on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Michael J Rinn of Boulder Colorado travel to Honolulu after attending the San Francisco exposition They visited Mr Rinns sister in Los Angeles prior to the trip The Rinns enjoy a vacation from his extensive law practice and Mrs Rinn formerly Miss Fanniel Hall is delighted with her western home Boulder sits on three hills with a top edge view of the city and surroundings
Local Covington merchants including T H McGeorge Jr Co Cofting and Adams W S Gordon Co announce expanded stock and promotions as the city aims to attract more customers from a wide trading area. Advertisers promise better service, larger assortments, and fair prices to both old and new customers in the coming season.
Shawnee township officials reviewed seven bids for the Will C. Foster road project at the courthouse. The lowest bid was just over $138,000 and final action was postponed to a later adjourned meeting next Wednesday. A large number of bills were approved.
The county board of education will meet Monday to discuss final arrangements for selecting and employing a county agent. Trustee Schultz of Newtown, delegated to confer with Purdue authorities, will report as action is anticipated. Farmers may join, with a goal to have the agent observe spring work soon.
N B Cardiff formerly deputy auditor who aided Auditor Newlin until March 1 has joined the treasurer's office as assistant to Mr Philpott. He is familiar with the work and should be a useful aid.
Captain David Webb of Covington and Danville is appointed bandmaster at the Danville National Soldiers Home succeeding Captain Ed Quivran. Webb, from a prominent Covington family, takes charge of the band Monday with praise from the Danville Press for his fitting selection and his strong local ties.
Coal Creek figure Bill Kinney was fined $50 and costs by Judge Schoonover for bootlegging and will serve time if he cannot pay. His son faces trial on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill.
Hattie Rice and Samuel D Harrison of Marsh All Indiana were married Monday morning at the M E church parsonage by Rev. E A Strecker. Harrison is the son of a prosperous farmer and they will reside on a farm near Marshall. The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Rice and Mr Collins.
Mrs. Blakley suffered a light stroke of paralysis Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Roy Saunders. She was en route to afternoon services at the tabernacle and paused to visit Mrs. Sanders, who was ill. A trained nurse cares for Blakley and her condition improves as expected.
Mrs L W Bodine entertained the husbands of the Chaham s Creek Thimble Club last Thursday evening with light refreshments and games. Present were Mr and Mrs Jed La Tourrette and son Mr and Mrs James Hopper Mr and Mrs Sam Martin Mr and Mrs Paddy Bodine Mr and Mrs Ham Martin Mr and Mrs Stuart Carwile Mr and Mrs Dick Bodine and Mr and Mrs Theron Cofting. Guests departed at a late hour thanking Mrs Bodine for a royal entertainment.
The March meeting at the Grade school building Friday at 8 30 includes topics on the importance of play in education W H Redding music and a playground session Miss Madeline Snoddy leads. Hostesses are Mrs H G Peyton Mrs F D Smith Mrs Will Peters and Miss Smith. A cordial invitation extends to the public especially school patrons to attend for interest and benefit.
Health Officer West lifts public meeting ban in Covington after smallpox fear. Contagion confined to a few families, most released soon. Tabernacle meetings resume with Evangelist Umega rdner on stage, Gun Cuttrell as chorister, N K R Holmes on piano. attendance steady but modest.
The First National Bank has placed in circulation in Covying 85 000 of the new federal reserve currency. The bills are of a new design and quite attractive in appearance.
The matinee musical meets Saturday March 6 at the Presbyterian church. The program features selections from grand opera and the public is cordially invited.
Four applicants sat the teachers examination at the high school building on Saturday. The January session had 75 attenders, with many failing then, prompting a second attempt this time.
Frank Stahl of Silverwood and Goldie Lusader of Covington appear among listed individuals. Harrison L. Swank and Ethel M. Slauter of Attica, plus Emery H. Hay and Iola Lutz are among the names in the record.
Court notices list several actions including attachments against Gao P Hines and a note on Larkin Coffing from Attica Farmers and Merchants Bank. Additional cases include partition proceedings for Yount et al and a dispute between Joanne Leath and Samuel Tape.
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