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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
1
Earl Myers of Jackson township Fountain county announces candidacy for Joint Representative of Fountain and Perke counties. A 33 year old farmer and businessman, he emphasizes a square deal for all and support for women in politics, aiming to represent diverse local interests.
Straw votes show strong support for Governor Lowden of Illinois for President. The writer favors an American, businesslike leader with integrity and respect for rights, praising Lowden’s administration and potential national leadership.
The Covington Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m sermon by the pastor Epworth League activities at 6 p m and devotional at 645 p m Evening worship at 7 20 p m begins a nightly Evangelistic series at 730 p m except Saturdays and Easter Sunday April 4 pastor R B Kern urges community support for Kingdom work with stirring singing and live gospel messages.
James Meade, 22, was arrested in Danville on a burglary and larceny charge. He claims Victor Tilton of Champaign and Fred Smith of this city aided him, with Meade admitting burglaries at Penny grocery and other crimes, though his stories vary.
Mrs C L Myers was calling on friends in Vecdersburg Monday.
H J Starnes of Cain township announces his bid for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. A Hillsboro resident for most of his life, he served 12 years as postmaster and is noted for honesty, diligence, and local business leadership.
Joseph Prichard, longtime resident of old Vicksburg south of Perrysville, died Friday from age related infirmities. Funeral services were held Sunday and burial occurred at Whites Chapel and cemetery.
A $6,000 stock barn and its contents burned at the W H Young farm just south of Attica on Monday morning. Fire started in a silo top while milking was underway. cattle and hogs were moved to safety as hay seed grain and machinery were consumed. Loss is heavy with limited insurance. fire crews worked to prevent further damage and the cause remains unknown.
J. M. Hopkins formerly of Fountain has purchased the A. W. Harper grocery and meat market in Williamsport and is now in charge.
Loran Brakla son of Mr and Mrs Caleb Brakla and Miss Pauline Enders of South Bend wed at the bride’s sister home in South Bend on March 6 1920. They will reside in South Bend where Loran holds a good position in a wholesale firm.
The Christian church hosted a Sunday evening union gathering with Hon. R. C. Minton of the Anti-Saloon League as speaker. He outlined the League’s past present and future work and urged residents to maintain what has been secured.
Leroy Beard, a former Covington resident, died at his Morristown Pennsylvania home Wednesday morning from pneumonia. His brother Mont Beard of this city and two sisters Mrs Zeigler and Mrs Robinson of Attica plan to attend the funeral Thursday.
Two Hillsboro natives Emaline McBroom and daughter Oma died in Indianapolis from tainted canned vegetables. Oma McBroom, 32, died at 6 am Friday after earlier promazine poisoning. Emaline had died earlier. Oma grew up near Hillsboro, graduate of Hillsboro High, resident of Indianapolis for ten years. She is survived by brothers Claude and Bert and sisters Bert Thompson and Anna McBroom. Burial planned in Hillsboro.
The Attica Republican Ladies Club forms to learn how to use the new franchise for women as two more states ratify the constitutional amendment. Monthly meetings are planned and readiness for the ballot is expected. The piece urges Covington women to follow Attica's example.
The Armory Hall hosted an Eastern Star Chapter party Monday night to support Armenian Relief. Attendance was large and the event raised about sixty dollars for the cause, with Covington Chapter expressing thanks for the support.
The piece notes 34 states have acted favorably and that Washington and Delaware legislatures vote March 22 on ratifying the suffrage amendment. It predicts likely approval, reaching 36 states, with Vermont and Connecticut as next options if needed.
Paul Finnan, who recently sold his Northside barber shop, is likely to relocate to Gary where he is currently staying. He is regarded as a splendid barber by locals.
Logan township Republicans held a City Hall meeting last Wednesday with William Kirkman presiding and Mike Hullihan as Secretary. The convention endorsed Thos B Crigler for State Senator and Clyde Martin filed for committeeman from the first precinct. Benjamin F Stephenson of Tangier spoke, boosting Republican prospects in upcoming elections.
Local and county candidates must file by April 3 to appear on the May 4 primary ticket. The piece urges open participation, warns against clandestine moves, and calls for precinct meetings to stimulate filings so the party rank and file choose the ticket for November.
The men of the Methodist church will serve supper at the church parlors on Friday evening March 26 at 6 o clock. Oyster choices include raw or stewed. ice cream and cake offered. Work is men only with women providing advice and funds. Prices are 35 cents for oysters and 15 cents for cream and cake. All are invited.
The piece urges all precincts to hold meetings to nominate candidates for county sheriff, county treasurer, and two commissioners. It stresses these posts are important to taxpayers and the people and questions whether they should pass by default.
A local alert announces a limited supply of garden seed donated by Senator New and Congressman Purnell. Packages are distributed to heads of families only, one per household, while supplies last. Come and collect at the designated location.
We extend thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness and after the death of our wife daughter and sister. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. F. W. McIntosh. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Watts and Children.
War veteran Ben J. F. Stephenson promotes his Americanism and readiness to work in the state legislature. He served in the 1st Indiana Field Artillery and the 156th during World War I, saw action at multiple fronts, studied at Cambridge, and urges voters to consider his qualifications and national loyalty.
Ben Brown operates the largest sugar camp in Fountain county reports a complete maple syrup crop failure for the year. Only six gallons have been made with little chance of more as sap flow has halted due to lingering frost. Last year he closed early after a month of operation and he recalls sap sometimes running into April but this year frost lingers underground. Brown has unsolicited orders for over 150 gallons but cannot meet demand.
Rev. A L Tidrick will end his pastorates at Bethel church next Sunday March 21 and at Covington church on March 28 with farewell sermons. He starts at Greencastle church April 1 and the family plans to move to Greencastle around late May.
The city residents found their water supply cut Sunday morning with no notice causing several hours of anxiety about cooking and washing. Water returned by noon and officials are urged to notify the public in future outages to allow households to prepare.
A Republican party operative handles varied tasks on short notice, demonstrating efficiency and adaptability in rapid-response operations. The report highlights punctuality, task variety, and decisive action under deadline pressure.
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