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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
1
Sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning burglars pried up a rear basement grate and forced a transom to enter the Leader. They moved to the upper floor and packed three or more suitcases with men s shoes ties handkerchiefs silk shirts sizes 15 eight or ten suits and two overcoats. The safe was unlocked and a small amount of money taken. Loss estimated at 500 to 600 dollars. Mr Herzog offers a 100 dollar reward for the thieves.
George Laurance Gouty born January 3, 1980 near Foster died February 28, 1920 in Rockville at age 30. He suffered injuries from an October auto interurban crash in Akron and later pneumonia after moving to Berekville. He married Grace Printy on December 27, 1914, and they had a son now three. He leaves his parents, a brother Gordon, a sister Gladys, and many mourners.
Members of the Eastern Star Chapter host a fundraiser at Armory Hall on Monday evening March 15 at 7 30. Admission is 25 cents for all, with proceeds to Armenian Relief. There will be cards dancing and anagrams for entertainment. everyone is urged to attend and support the suffering Armenians.
Notice advertises Studebaker and Chevrolet autos for sale plus used cars at JT M Coffine's old stand Covington. It notes James Jwidedr left Git & Davis bakery after two to three years and praises his baking skill. A cameo brooch is lost with reward at First National Bank.
At a meeting in Veechersburg on March 6 the Fountain County Spotted Poland China Breeders Association was organized to promote better breeding. A constitution and by laws will be adopted at the April 10 meeting with yearly dues set at 1.00. Officers elected for the year are F. W. Coats as president, Max A. Coats as vice president, and O. E. Furr as secretary treasurer.
State house figures show eighty counties will pay more taxes this year with Fountain County in the north of the National road group totaling a $4 823 224 52 increase and Fountain paying $123 332 49 more than last year. Borrowed money and new bonds will keep tax levels high next year, while country expenses rise and residents must bear the burden.
Mrs James Witt died Monday evening at 8 o clock at her home near Wingate. She was 68 and survived by her husband and three sons. Born near New Town to Elijah Sewell’s family, she spent her life in Richland township area. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church in Wingate.
Perry Boord known as Freddie Boord in boxing visits his parents in town before returning to Nashville Tennessee for an evening date. Local notes mention Tom Evans recovering after two serious operations and plans for a summer visit with the Sewell Nebeker family in Covington. Ben Bilsland shows improvement after two months of hospitalization in Indianapolis. Lost tire and rim reported between Foster and Crawfordsville with a liberal reward offered by J. P. Gouty.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Rev. John W Findley of Purdue University. Union meeting at Methodist church at 7 p.m. Address by attorney R C Minlow for Indiana Anti Saloon League on Prohibition law. J F Kiskaddon, Pastor.
Marriage licenses issued for several couples: Homer F. Auter 29 and Carlota C. Martin 24 of Covington. Paul Rogers 22 of Crawfordsville and Mary Caldwell of Covington. Grant I. McCoy 22 of Mellett and Ada Kepner 19 of Attica. Bert Jennings 25 of Judson and Marie Hadley 17 of Kingman. Grover C. Smith 35 of Indianapolis and Ovetta Abbott 22 of Veedersburg. License officiants listed as Osborn, J. F. Davidson, Rev. Kern, and W. H. Sands.
The Lyric screened Lonefellow’s Evangeline to a large crowd Tuesday and will present Anne of Green Gables next Tuesday. The theater consistently offers strong pictures and aims to please the public. The Covington library displays a winter lake scene outside, with skating possible when frozen and water flight possible after thaw. For sale Goose eggs Chinese and Toulouses 8-14-4 James W Baldwin.
Rev Arthur Harmen of Wawaka Indiana will preach at Bethel Baptist Church both services this Sunday March 14. A prospect exists that Covington and Bethel churches may hire him as permanent pastor. all who can should attend.
The Fountain Produce Co of Frankfort and Veedersbore appoint Johnny Glover & Son to replace W. W. Ingram as local representatives. Ingram has moved to a farm near Winzate and Glover firm will cover the former territory.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 with subject Christian Excellencs Epworth League activities at 5 30 and devotional at 6 15 Evening worship at 7 A union service will be held at the Christian church in the state anti saloon league district with lawyer Minton as speaker All are welcome to attend.
C F Lowe paid Warren county taxes in Williamsport last Friday as the steal revenue fell by 31139.12 making Warren one of three counties with reduced funds. The piece notes a Fountain Warren comparison and ends with a theatre teaser about Anne of Green Gables at the Lyre Tuesday.
Veedersburg defeats Otterbein 25 to 9 in the sectional B basketball final at Veedersburg. Officials were Frank McGeath and E. M. Morgan. The tourney showcased strong play across two days with Veedersburg praised for hospitality despite no suitable symnasium.
The Attica Trinana and Ed Small of Davis are mentioned as likely contenders before the primary. Chester Cheak is rumored to be a strong, congenial candidate with a wartime aviation record.
Sunday school at 10:68 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Union Service in the evening at the Christian church. We will join the Union Temperance service at the First Church. Arthur Harmon will preach at Berhel, or Old Kentucky, next Sunday morning and evening. People are urged to attend.
Miss Ruth Martin visits her parents Dr and Mrs E J Martin in Veedersburg. Route Four impassable portions affect mail. spring hints as river ice thaws. Claypool Lacey Music store hosts girls class exchange March 13. HW A Lane visits to discuss Fountain Product Company interests. Sam Simms of Lafayette conducts circuit court business. Public sales continue with Ed Hunt near the city having a sale tomorrow. Darnell children suffer measles. Woman's Club meets at Mrs Worth Reed's home this afternoon. George Gallaway of Shawnee attends local interests. Anne of Green Gables remark ends with a village joke at Lyric Tuesday.
The article urges candidates to announce their intentions now as the time narrows for all levels from Precinct Committee to State. It emphasizes timely declarations by men seeking office in townships counties and districts.
Services at the Christian church in Covington on Sunday March 14 include Bible School at 10 00 a m Worship at 11 00 a m The Touch of His Hand als The Call of Humanity in the evening Special music at all services O W McGaughey Minister Public invited to attend
Shropshire sheep breeders in Fountain and Montgomery counties organize the Crawfordsville District Shropshire Breeders Association at Crawfordsville. About thirty members exist, fifteen attend. Dues of five dollars to O E Ackerson secure membership. First local Shropshire breed group in the state aims to promote the breed with demonstrations in July and a sheep tour later.
Visiting families from Attica and Covington attended events and visited relatives in Carbondale and surrounding areas. The play at the church drew a large crowd and performed well both financially and artistically. Local residents were noted for visits with Frank Manlove, Grover Robinson family, and Rev. Chas. E. Howard. E M Board advertised granite markers as The Home Dealer.
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