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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
1
The countywide graduating exercises are planned for Covington this year. The city offers excellent facilities and a hospitable, enterprising population, urging Covington to prepare and engage actively.
The council Monday evening approved the library tax requested by the committee and required to secure the Carnegie donation. The committee must choose a location, finalize plans, and proceed with the work without delay.
About sixty Greeks working in a gravel pit and near the Big Four in this city observed Easter Sunday on March 27 at their riverside quarters. The Greek Christian church hosted the celebration with a barbecue and merriment to honor the resurrection. Three sheep were slain and roasted, eggs were colored, and beer was served without drunkenness. The Master time is highlighted as a major feast day for Greeks wherever they gather.
Attica business men are praised as royal entertainers. The Merchants' Association hosted Covington visitors at the Revere during a joint commissioners meeting, showcasing how organized hospitality benefits a city and its welfare.
City council at regular session hears petition from 14 property owners to improve Washington Street from square to East Henderson Street and Beverth Street from Washington to Liberty. Petition filed. declaratory resolution planned for next meeting amid a growing protest list of about 25 signatures. Public interest and contest expected to intensify.
The Attica Elks have employed the Newtown band, a 25-piece group, to accompany them to the state convention at Lafayette on May 28. Described as a good band, they will perform among some of the best bands in the state, facing strong competition.
Mrs J S Rainier mother of Ed Rainier a city druggist died Thursday night at St Elizabeths hospital Lafayette after weeks of heart and arterial trouble. Funeral was held Sunday at the old Brookston home after services Friday accompanying members of the family.
The C and B Line operates daily passenger steamers City of Buffalo and City of Erie between Cleveland and Buffalo, departing each city in the evening and arriving next morning. Rail tickets are honored, with a lake trip option on the same vessels. The Seeabee, 500 feet long with 510 state rooms for 1500 passengers, nears completion and will join the route around early June.
The Covington city school board accepted the new grade school building from contractor Mitch ell on the site of the old high school burned on Decoration Day. The structure is occupied and nearing completion with fixtures still en route, costing about $25,000 and praised for modern design and value. James W. Gookina of Veedersburg visited the city to attend to interests.
Governor Rawlston on Wednesday appointed County Superintendent M. F. Livengood as a member of the State Board of Education. The post is described as a splendid yet largely honorary position reflecting the county’s strong educational standing.
The Hoosier State notes Republicans in Clinton and Vermillion County plan for next November’s city election. It urges early activity, electing energetic committeemen, and fair conventions or primaries. Henry Adamson, Vermillion party chair, has called for organizing committeemen as campaigns begin.
Hart Schaffner Marx clothing and Denn goods line up with Redfern Corsets Dororthy Dodd and Walk Over Shoes. Stetson hats Nemo and Kabo Corsets and Fleur de lis waists. Holeproof hosiery Arrow collars Monarch shirts Winner overalls and Athena underwear are featured. Covington Indiana store advertisement highlights best on the market.
Miss Madee Wilma Lamus, formerly of Covington, and George H. Smith, owner of a jewelry store in Elgin, were married at Elgin on a Wednesday at high noon. Smith is an Eastern man from Boston. the couple planned a monthlong wedding tour before settling in Elgin. Covington friends extend congratulations.
Judge and Mrs I E Schoon will undertake a lengthy road journey this summer during court recess. They will travel south through gulf states and arrive at Gettysburg for the 50th anniversary of the great battle from July 1 to 4.
City council met Monday with all members present and the mayor presiding. Citizens, mainly Washington street property owners, attended to discuss the proposed street improvement. Reports were heard, bills allowed, and the Light and Water Superintendent noted the need to pull up finances to cover running expenses. Outside of the library tax vote and the Washington street petition, routine business concluded and the meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Women spend more money and do it wiser, buying most home goods and for children and men. They read advertisements more, know the best stores and values, and shop economically. Knowledge is money in doing shopping.
The state board of truancy outlines features of the new school attendance law in notices to city and county superintendents. Attendance officers will be appointed on the first Monday in May but their terms start next August. county boards appoint for counties. In counties under 25 000 population officers may also serve as probation officers. Cities meeting enrollment thresholds may form separate districts, with officers appointed by local boards. Officer pay is 32 per day. Provisions set required attendance for ages seven to fourteen, with sixteen to be in school or employed. Tax payment reminders urge timely payment or risk delinquency.
The decoration day committee has employed the Waynetown band to provide the music. Leslie Spence of this city will join the boys, and Waynetown's fine band is expected to deliver good music for the occasion.
Delegates from Indiana Churches of Christ prepare for the Indianapolis convention to be held May with sessions at Central Christian church. Entertainments include banquets at Butler College and the Y M C A, an automobile city tour, and host duties by local churches. Governor Samuel M. Ralston to give welcome. Rev. Frederick K E Taylor to deliver greeting.
Covington high school defeated Veedersburg 12 to 9 in Wednesday afternoon action here, opening the season with a victory for the home team.
First Presbyterian Church presents morning theme Man of God the Master of Fire and Flood and an evening topic In creditable Things. Mr Harris will perform a violin solo during evening worship and the Young Ladies Choir will sing.
Carl Milam of the State Public Library Commission in Indianapolis says no clause in Carnegie contracts provides reversion to the Carnegie heirs if a town fails to maintain a library. Once a library is given to a library board or town, it never reverts to the Carnegie heirs, Parke County Times.
Huntington voted wet Monday by 251 majority, a gain of 149 from 1911 saloon victory. A 331 vote rise over two years ago marked the statewide drift. Dry campaigns vow fresh election in two years. Brownstown and Carr townships voted dry, 24 and 16 majorities.
Four youths women and girls linked to a troubling scene in Bountain county face charges. Nora Getts 14 from Veed ersburg is held on a deting ency charge after an escapade with Arthur Harper 39. Mrs. Riley of Attica is fined for drunkenness and has prior trouble with authorities. Aldyth Sheridan 17 and American Host 15 were arrested in Attica for associating and disorderly conduct and arraigned Tuesday with further court action expected.
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