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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1923
Page
1
The Republican's big prize race for a Nash Touring car drives intense activity as contestants push subscriptions. Vote counts, deadlines, and weekly reports tighten the race with the final big vote set for March 24 and winners to be announced later, amid rumors and steady campaigning by candidates and supporters.
Charles Carwile, breeder of Jersey cattle living two miles south, was attacked in his lot while feeding the herd. The dehorned bull charged, he threw a feed basket to distract it, crawled to the barn and then to the house. He was badly injured, with no broken bones and remains bedridden from the shock.
Mondy morning Roy Jones informed Chief Lyons a man in charge of a young male Mormon was stuck in mud near O. M. Berry residence northwest of this place in Warren county and the car suspected stolen. Marshal Lyons secured the car and youth Clyde Ryder 18 of Indianapolis and brought them to the city for investigation. Ryder admitted stealing the car from R. P. Reinhart 924 North Illinois Street Sunday night. The owner arrived Wednesday morning with Chief John W. Giles of the Indianapolis Detective Agency taking charge and returning the car and youth to Indianapolis.
Frank Nave died in Kissimmee Florida around 5 30 p m Wednesday following a severe cold that may have developed into pneumonia Mrs D E Wilson received a telegram from Arthur Nave at Kissimmee reporting the death and a lack of further details as press time The death shocks Fountain County residents and Mrs Nave wrote last Sunday of a nationwide cold and flu epidemic affecting her husband and others
Raymond Hatton Williamsport town clerk treasurer was indicted by a Warren County Grand Jury for embezzlement totaling 7500 over several years. He was released on 17000 bond as a $10000 bond suit is filed against his sureties. Rumors of further developments surround the case.
The Fountain-Warren Ministerial Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Christian church Tuesday with about 20 of 40 members present. Rev. Kern hosted and provided hospitality. Morning and afternoon sessions covered five church problems and topics.
Shirley Mason stars in Shirley of the Circus at the Lyric this Saturday. The revue promises glitter and glamour under the big top with a lively stage show and crowd-pleasing acts.
The note states free votes and subscription votes must be turned in by Wednesday night. Workers may publish part of their subscription votes weekly if they choose. Most workers hold votes in reserve, so weekly totals are not expected to be high.
Notice to merchants invites all Covington merchants to a preparatory meeting for Thursday's program at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 p m sharp on Tuesday March 13. All are urged to attend.
The fourth number of the season in the Cappy Ricks lecture course was presented at the High School auditorium Wednesday evening. The play drew an appreciative audience and praised talent. The final lecture is scheduled for April with date to be announced.
A new United Pure Food Stores No. 21 opens in Covington offering clean groceries on the Cash and Carry plan. Managed by Charles Passons of Milford Illinois, the store sits in the Harry Voltz room on the north side of the square with plainly tagged goods. When fully operational, Huber Elmore of Covington will run the store.
Uncle Lewis Allen, longtime deputy clerk of the county, suffered a nervous attack due to kidney trouble Wednesday morning. His condition was serious but later showed signs of improvement and officials hope he will be back at work soon.
C F Lowe state organizer for the N H T D A of Indiana organized three new companies last week. One was formed in Michigan City Thursday night, another in South Bend Friday night, and the third in LaPorte Saturday night. All are strong and will do good work in the state.
M A McCullough a retired farmer died Monday afternoon after a weeklong illness of double pneumonia in Newtown. He is survived by three sons, all living in Canada. The body was taken to Hillsboro and shipped to Cropsey Illinois for burial.
Simon Lynch and Son will hold a public sale on Monday March 12 1923 at their farm near the New Castle church nine miles northeast of Covington. Items include all farm implements and 30 head hogs registered Duroc Jersey sows and gilts from a well known herd. Usual terms apply.
Women organize at First Christian Church Veedersburg Indiana on March 11 1928 at 2 p m for an open meeting on 100 percent American Women Committee.
Iris van Suydam, heiress to a fortune, admitted she married her chauffeur Tom McGuire last Saturday night. Her fiance Richard Prentiss eloped with Shamrock O Day weeks earlier. The bride plans to be a good wife while the uncle controls the fortune and she is disinherited. The tale is tied to Cecil De Mille’s film Saturday Night at the Lyric. Leatrice Joy plays Iris, Jack Mower the chauffeur.
William Heisner 79, unmarried, died about 3 p m Friday at his city home. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev R B Kern, interment Mt Hope. Obituary elsewhere.
John S. Leming died at his parents home in the city’s southeast on his 29th birthday. He had been a cripple from disease since age two and never married. Funeral services led by Rev. Kern from the M E church at 10:30 Tuesday, interment in Urbana Illinois.
Harry Cook died at his home in West Wabash township after months of suffering last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday with interment at Cooper Chapel. Note appears in Coal Creek correspondent.
Virginia Clare Madden four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Madden died at home in Danville at 1 p m Wednesday after several weeks illness Funeral services from the home at 10 30 today Friday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery in this city
James R. Kilby, aged 76, died at noon Saturday March 3 at his home east of the city after a period of ill health. Cause given as old age. He is survived by his widow and 18 children, 10 living: John and Robert Kilby Danville. Luther Kilby Detroit. James Kilby La Follette. Neal, Andrew, and Roy Kilby Veedersburg. Mrs Orville Gaylor Bentonville. Mrs Ed Stambaugh Covington. Mrs Will Nichols Cates.
Former Veedersburg resident Mrs. Joanna Austin died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Rossville. She was aunt of the late Mrs. Isaac Waldrip. Mrs. Elbea Brown and Guy A. Waldrip traveled to Rossville to attend the funeral.
Covington captured the sectional high school basketball title at Veedersburg defeating Kingman 21 to 16 in the final after earlier 22-10 over Mellett and 7-15 over Pine Village. Frontline stars include Little Arter Miller and guards McCann McGeorge. Covington earns a state district bid ahead of Mt Comfort Lafayette.
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