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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
2
Covington voters chose a 34 vote dry majority in Monday's wet and dry city election across three wards. Total 606 ballots included 320 dry and 286 wet, with First and Second Wards narrowly dry and Third Ward decisively so, ending a two year wet period. Miss Theresa Keesel of Darville, Indiana, visited Mrs. Vesta Hendrickson last week.
The Covington courthouse move to Veedersburg is postponed until the next legislative session. The house committee on county and township business recommended indefi nite postponement, ensuring the current courthouse remains in Covington for the time being.
A splendid bound copy of the new History of Fountain and Warren Counties arrived at this office. Published by E F Bowen of Indianapolis and edited by Thomas A Clifton of the Covington Republican, the almost 1000 page volume covers early Indiana and Fountain and Warren counties with full index and biographical sketches. It features portraits and engravings of prominent locals, both pioneers and modern figures, and is praised as a welcome library addition by the Warren Republican.
Covington residents voted against liquor sales in the Wet or Dry election. The city announces strict enforcement of liquor laws and invites public cooperation. no further warnings will be issued. Signed by Mayor T. H. McGrorce Jr.
Saturday only offer free stamps with 50 cents or more purchase. $1.48 price on heavy white bed spreads with scalloped edges or plain styles, cut corners and fringe. Limited to one day.
An Indianapolis broker advertises 200000 of 5 percent preferred stock in the Indianapolis Crawfordsville & Danville Electric Railway Co for sale at 83 cents on the dollar with accrued dividend netting 6 percent. Dividends are guaranteed by T. H. I. & E. traction. The sale funds likely to begin extension construction. Bert Hashaw moved here from Newtown last week to oversee horses during the training season at the fair ground.
In Veedersburg Monday the wet side won by four votes amid 455 total cast. Ward tallies show First and Second wards wet margins while Third ward remained dry, making 229 Wet to 225 Dry. Contested votes and remonstrance efforts cloud the outcome as residents weigh keeping the town dry or pending licenses.
In a city interview Mayor Mc George pledges to honor the expressed will of the people and keep the town dry once saloons close. He urges all citizens to support the administration’s honest efforts and assist in every way.
Covington Tipton Marion Rushville Portland and Wabash join Rockville as they vote dry by solid majorities. Every county seat in the 9th district is now dry.
Mrs. Charles Tanner of Maile Georgia underwent surgery in an Atlanta hospital last Thursday to remove a large tumor. The operation was very successful and she was reported doing well. friends here hope for a speedy recovery.
The nation witnessed Woodrow Wilson take the oath as President with Marshall sworn in as Vice President. The new cabinet includes Bryan, McAdoo, Garrison, Mc Reynolds, Burleson, Daniels, Lane, Houston, Redfield, and Bauch of Wilson. Taft retires as congress adjourns signaling a new era.
The Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church will present during Passion Week the 1910 Passion Play views. Miss Verna Glascock who saw the play at Oberammergau will explain the slides. Likely Friday the 21st with admission 15c.
Mrs. Mary Martin wife of the late James Martin and mother of the Martin boys of Attica died at the home of Postmaster H. C. Martin early this week from a complication of diseases. The Rev. C. W. Postill conducted the funeral at 10 a m Thursday with interment in Riverside cemetery. She was a sister of James W. Gookins of Veedersburg.
At a Civic Union meeting Hon Worth Reed pledges 5000 in fee simple for a Covington Y M C A if the town votes dry and a citizen group forms to support it. Judge Livengood adds a 2000 offer under the same conditions, urging a 200 member Civic Union to back the project for youth welfare and moral guidance.
Little Nellie Merryman aged 10 years 2 months and 15 days died after a brief illness of membranous croup or diphtheria at 7 15 p m last Saturday. She was a fourth grade student with many friends and was deeply loved by her parents and grandparents. Burial services were held at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon from the home in the city.
A local Civic League of 200 men and young men will be organized in Covington. Citizens who want better things for Covington should attend at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 next Monday evening.
A petition with required signatures has been filed for Attica to vote on a local option election March 26. The city, which went wet in four wards by a total of 20 votes two years ago, is predicted to go dry. Eight saloon keepers were renewed last Monday and would have to close within 90 days if the townspeople choose dry.
Harry Smail, a city carrier, and Mrs. Effie Elmore wife of East End grocer, were married at 6 30 Tuesday evening at Geo Robb home on East Liberty street with Rev A C Cook officiating. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Local backers with funds aim to organize a fair association in Veedersburg to conduct an annual fair. The Hub location and railroad access, plus nationwide cooperation, promise a state‑level event with strong support from residents and surrounding regions. A big fair is anticipated next year.
New cases filed this week in the circuit court include Fowler & Rusk vs Robert C. Brier on foreclosure and Robert St. Clair vs John T Keller David Keller and Julius Keller on debt. Thomas J. Allen sues M F Eu Banks and Thomas M Eubanks for debt. Maggie McCabe seeks divorce from Edward E McCabe citing cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness. Both parties live in Logan township.
Earle Shular and his brother in law Herbert Ellis returned home from Colorado Springs where Shular was treated at Union Printers hospital with no relief expected. His mother Mary Shular also came back, her health poor from blood poisoning, as friends and family express sympathy for the hardship.
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