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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
1
Wilt Timmons of Independence lost control of McFerren's white ponies Sunday night as they bolted toward Attica. The team crossed Perry street and the Wa bash railroad track onto the river bridge where an eastbound freight struck the buggy, killing one pony and injuring the other, which was returned home.
The truant officer role ends August 1 as a new Attendance officer takes over with expanded powers. WH Myers was elected by unanimous vote at the County Board of Education meeting on a May date. His salary is 32 per day for days worked and his re election is praised as a strong recommendation.
The Fountain County Board of Education debated the new vocational education law at length on Monday but did not decide its local implementation. Representative Joseph Stahl spoke, outlining the law’s intent and practical ideas for the county. The bill, in the 1913 Acts, involves many complications and expenses, with implications for Purdue University and the local schools. C. M. Berry of the Veedersburg News and family visited Govington, renewing a cordial exchange with county officials.
Samuel Bales died at 5 30 Sunday afternoon at his son's home in Shawnee township after months of illness from softening of the brain. His mind had been unbalanced and plans were under way to move him to Central Insane Hospital when death occurred. He was about 65 and left three sons. Funeral was held at two o'clock Tuesday and burial followed in Riverside cemetery.
The Mellott and Newtown high schools held their annual commencement at the Newtown hall on Thursday evening May 1. Eleven graduates were named five from Mellott and six from Newtown. The hall featured decorations in two class colors and music by the Newtown band. Dr. G L McIntosh of Wabash College delivered the class address, praised for wit and relevance, and the crowd filled the hall for the ceremony.
At the County Board of Education meeting the date and place for the county graduation were set for Thursday June 12 in Covington. The plan to hold a countywide ceremony was supported by funds from Covington residents to hire a band and speaker, with the event at the fairground park if weather permits. The class includes 114 graduates so far, ages 12 to 25, with Miss Bertha Bolton and Miss Bessie Bailey noted for top achievements. For sale, a seven‑room Crockett Street residence with options for cash or time.
Mrs Margaret Hutson died at her home on South Ninth street at 12 20 p m Thursday May 1 1913 after a protracted illness. She was about 65 and a lifelong resident, widow of Charles Hutson. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m from the home with interment in Briney cemetery.
Methodist Church notes announce Mother's Day to be observed next Sunday morning with worship and guidance for mothers attending Sunday school with their children. White flowers may be worn, and the evening sermon will address Tests of Christian Love in a gentle, sincere tone.
At a special County Council meeting Monday the vacancy left by the late Alex Starnes was filled by Albert G. Roberts of Wallace after a third ballot produced a Roberts majority. Roberts, a Jackson township farmer and Republican, was sworn in and participated in proceedings, praised alongside opponent C L Steinbaugh of Kingman Millcreek.
The county board of education met in the circuit court library room for its annual enumeration of school children, noting a slight county rise. Attica shows the largest increase due to families moving there for car coupler work, while the county has only two colored pupils.
H Zimmerman reports Lancier, his fine animal, injured after a kick, and has secured a fine English Shire horse. Breeders are urged to call and inspect the new addition, with all observers praising the horse as a good one.
Advertised goods are not always the cheapest but are invariably the best and yield a cash dividend when you buy wisely. These dividends are paid to readers of advertisements in this paper based on spending on maker trusted goods.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Twiddy left the first of the week for Mexico hoping a change of climate will aid Mrs Twiddys long illness. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Shaff and many friends wish her a swift recovery.
Arthur Harper was arraigned in the circuit court and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He received a 100 day jail term in the county jail, suspended on condition he have no contact with Nora Getts, a 14 year old girl. Harper, 35, had been away in the West nine years and returned for a visit to Fountain county.
Echoes of the Crumley murder trial linger as Crawfordsville attorney C M McCabe seeks $1000 in fees. The dispute involves State help, Hutchens, and whether the county or court should pay. After debates and petitions, the council voted four to three to appropriate half the fee, $500, to relieve Hutchens' burden.
The County Council approved 15270.37 for flood damages in Riverside, Shawnee Creek, Covington, Perrysville, and Osandries. County Commissioners held a busy three day session approving four bridge ad bids and emergency highway work. Licenses to sell alcohol were granted in Veedersburg and Attica, with Attica liquor license transferred. Four gravel road petitions were referred to the June session.
Subscribers are urged to pay immediately for the John B. Martin lots chosen for the Carnegie Library. J M Wilkey is Treasurer of the purchase fund and the committee directs prompt payment.
The six months old son of Mr and Mrs John Gentry died after a brief illness at the home of its grandparents on East Liberty Street. The child was beloved and mourned by family and friends. The funeral was held Monday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
A fire about 9 o clock Thursday evening destroyed the barn on Benjamin Brown’s farm northeast of the city, along with its grain, stock, and implements. A valuable team and contents were lost. The origin is unknown. The building was insured but the horses and contents were not. The blaze was clearly observed from town.
Jerry Rose aged about 50 died at his home on South Fourth street early Saturday morning after a yearlong illness with dropsy. He was up Friday and died in his sleep. Survived by a widow and one married daughter Mrs Gritton of Vermillion county Illinois.
Taken to Clearmont Sherif Van Martin escorted A'dith Sheridan to Clearmont Saturday for placement in the girls' industrial school. In juvenile court last week Judge Schoonover found it best for the Sheridan girl to be placed in the school while East girl returned home to Attica and is believed to have learned a lesson from her experience to become a better girl.
Frank Lanich died at St Elizabeth hospital Thursday at 9 30 am from apoplexy after being stricken Tuesday evening at 5 30 while working at the Fashion Clothing shop on Main street. Born June 9 1858 in Pennsylvania he was a tailor by trade. He came to Lafayette from Covington last November and is survived by a widow and one daughter Mrs Howard Thorne of this city. He was a member of the Odd Fellows at Covington and a skilled workman. Burial preparations were made at Soller Harrington parlors and the body forwarded to Dublin for services and interment.
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