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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
1
Brakeman Joseph Arney of the Local Force, about 40, crushed in a freight switching accident at Foster last Friday. He clung to a car during backing when snow caused a misstep. body found moments later. Buried in Indianapolis after viewing in Danville. Survived by a wife in late-stage illness and a young daughter.
The county board opened a busy session Monday handling bills liquor licenses and township trustee settlements. Each officer’s report salary payment and quarterly settlement were reviewed amid side questions. The Leader.
Readers note a claim about county expenses misallocations. The Kingman Star reports checking the Auditor’s annual figures and finding the questioned items belonged to Veederaburg light and water taxes handled by the County Treasurer, not county costs.
A miners train carrying 400 workers collided with a Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight train near Indianapolis. The caboose and two cars were wrecked. Melvin Easter and Charles Crompey died instantly. Over forty were severely wounded and many more may die. Injuries included broken legs and arms and internal injuries to several named victims. A grocery line sells table linen napkins and toweling at Loeb's stores.
A Cayuga Herald note reports Thomas Phillips of Quaker has a mild small pox case contracted in Oklahoma. He has just returned and is under strict quarantine at home. Loeb's stores report daily arrivals of new clothing for men boys and children.
The Kingman Star admits neglect of Fountain County politics and jokes about lacking political pointers from Gran. It cites Gran Deacon and Tomas Cat as possible backers while noting Gran’s reliability remains uncertain.
Reports on the Indiana wheat crop are not uniformly discouraging this year. Excellent breeding last fall and light winter snow have helped, though some areas received late snow. Overall prospects remain poor.
The Covington Banking Company held its annual stockholders meeting in company rooms on Tuesday afternoon. President M. Mayer Sr was absent in Texas for health. This was the first time he ever missed a meeting. Officers were elected and the stockholders discussed business and the favorable outlook.
Congressman Landis visited Miss Helen Gould in New York during hearings to unseat Polygamist Roberts. Reports claimed a luncheon with food but sources say no refreshments were offered and no food present during their several hours of conversation.
A car load of new furniture arrived for Attica's sanitarium project. The Hotel is leased to W. C. Farman of Chicago to manage the new health resort at Attica Lithia Springs. The water analysis confirms medicinal value for stomach and skin diseases and a medical director is expected to attract patients and spur local growth.
The Fountain Warren Ver Million Agricultural Association announces its 40th annual fair will run August 21 to 24 in Covington on the association grounds. The board aims to draw crowds with a clay track top dressing, a strong speed ring, and daily special attractions featuring notable animals and fair novelties.
The new M E church at Newtown will be dedicated one week from next Sunday March 19 with Dr. David H. Moore of the Western Christian Advocate Cincinnati delivering the dedicatory sermon and Rev. H G Ogden of Attica preaching in the evening.
Congressman Landis says a Indiana paper misreported his stance on the Porto Rico tariff bill. He claims he never stated the people of Indiana were uninterested and says Indiana leaders were focused on the tariff issue when he returned.
Frank B Randolph of Silver Island above Waterman lost his home in a early Thursday fire. He, his wife, two children, and his 75 year old mother escaped barefoot into the cold snow and walked to neighbor Frank Hobart’s for shelter after the blaze destroyed the building. The loss carries $600 insured on the structure, with no furniture coverage. The fire is believed caused by a defective flue.
Dispatch reports Michael Gallagher fell on ice in Attica last Tuesday and lay four days without food or water with a dislocated hip before being found. He was aided to Albert Schoonover's barn then to his room where supporters noted his severe injuries.
The Attica Ledger notes that within four weeks state judicial and senatorial conventions will be held and urges Fountain County delegates to vote as a solid unit. The county should name its majority candidate and have the entire delegation cast its vote for that choice to maximize influence at the conventions.
The county clerk H.G. Schlosser issued marriage licenses since the last report to Wa. F. Clark and Lillian N. LaBaw John R. Covover and Ella Duncan Harry H. Stucker and Rosa E. Dunbar William S. Jackson and Clara Lindley Jefferson Etter and Mary M. Burks Henry J. Weigle and Mary E. Farrell Phillip McGowan and Clara Busenburg The Leader notices a carpet department pitch at the end.
The Benton county Republicans held their nomination last Saturday. The Benton Review extra lists the ticket: Auditor James D. Smith re nominated on the fourth ballot, Treasurer James Darby re nominated by acclamation, Sheriff William Mount elected on the first ballot, Recorder J A Rockbold on the fourth ballot, Assessor Charles Hampton on the second ballot, Commissioner first district Fred J Woodham re nominated and Wm Shonkwiler on the third, Coroner Dr H G Bloom re nominated.
Mt. Olympus school celebrated Washington's birthday with an extended program featuring outside talent. Students delivered speeches and A W Banks gave a lengthy pen portrait of Washington and Lincoln. The highlight was William Goudy reading Washington's obituary from the Ulster County Gazette of Kingston New York dated January 4 1600.
Help wanted notice seeking an elderly man to work around a barn and care for stock. Applicant should inquire at this office for details.
Indiana’s mortgage activity and property transfers are summarized by J. W. Egnew under John B. Conner. For year ending May 31 1899 71 885 mortgages were placed with 43 787 paid off totaling 34 588 939. Deeds and transfers show 86 835 total transfers valued at 76 543 969. Nearby stockholders meet March 16 at Newtown hall to elect fair directors and officers.
Elisha Rodgers aged nearly 88 died at his home across the river in Warren County on Sunday afternoon around 3 o’clock. Survived by his wife of almost fifty years and several children. Funeral services were held at the family residence at 2 p.m. Thursday with interment in the family cemetery nearby. An obituary will follow.
Myrtle Inlow won a circuit court divorce from Ora Inlow amid a sensational trial in Jackson township. About seventy witnesses testified over two days, with Nebeker and McCabe for the plaintiff and Lindley Lewis and A B Anderson for the defense. The court granted the plaintiff alimony of 1200 dollars, custody of the five year old daughter, and costs. The case drew wide attention due to the families involved.
A moonless February rare event is noted, with February 1866 the last such occurrence and no moon for the month due to leap year rules. January and Merch will have two moons another time, while this century’s last year excludes a leap day. The phenomenon is described as extremely uncommon and moving far into the future.
The article explains the plan for complete agricultural statistics after the census enumeration. Farmers will report crops, costs, and acreage to build an extensive national resource. The process may take about a month to finalize once begun.
New season footwear arrives for men at Looabs featuring W L Douglas styles. Local shoppers can preview new models and sizes in stock at the store.
George C. Richards of Terre Haute sued town marshal John McCorkle after a search for a stolen watch charm failed to find the trinket. Richards then sued J. White and the case moved to the county, where a jury awarded $300 to Richards. He was represented by Hanly of Lafayette.
Reported by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington D C the list includes W M Baker Fortville harrow E B Ball Muncie glass blowing and press ing machine B Charles Evansville non puncture and speeding attachment for pneumatic tires S S Gastineau Indianapolis calk attachment for horse shoes ON Galdlin Ft Wayne pipe and valve connection for water gas apparatus JW Harrison Converse apparatus for casting metal RG Marey Bluffton roller bearing for windmill shafts MH McCaulon Butterville wrench K Rob erts Brownsburg tension device I Sedg wick Richmond windmill or engine W M Smith Evansville boiler D Steck ham Indianapolis wrench
In Iroquois Yan kee and Vermillion counties Joseph G Cannon was renominated on the Republican ticket with unanimous support. Will county is also unanimous for Cannon though its primaries are pending. The Danville News notes broad accord for his continued House service. A forty acre farm for rent offered by J Le Allen features thirty acres corn and ten in pasture with house and stable.
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