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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
1
The issue details the chautauqua lineup with Hon J Adam Bede, Dr William A Colledge, Chand opera, the Weiloge Haines party, and the Kel levve Haines troupe. It outlines lectures on Our Nation Its Problems and Progress and a special children s night with magic. Preopening decorations and banner displays promise a gala event.
Superintendent Davis announced the complete commencement program for the high school next Thursday evening. Hon. Thomas H. Kuhn of Indianapolis, a State Board of Accountants member and noted orator, will deliver the address. An informal reception by the Board of Education will follow. Tuesday afternoon Exhibits will be held at both buildings and invites are extended to all. The program lists music by the High School Chorus and Orchestra, a Salutatory by Ethel Vyse Glass, a Valedictory by Martha Hickey Darkey Dallaby, a diploma presentation, Sousa march, and a Benediction.
The report notes a districtwide net loss of 101 with Millcreek and Wa bash as exceptions showing gains of 9 and 1 respectively. It lists male and female counts, mentions Veedersburg Covington and Attica with gains, and records a total regional loss in the county.
Miss Margaret Douglass hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at her Liberty Street home where guests learned of the coming marriage of Reid Van Devanter of Veecersburg and Julia Romine of this city. The ceremony is planned for Sunday, June, with refreshments served in a novel reveal.
A two day alfalfa tour in county 10 is planned for the last week in May with dates and itinerary to be announced. Purdue University will sponsor the event and an alfalfa expert will accompany the party to discuss plots and provide cultivation tips. Farmers are urged to participate and bring autos to visit growing plots across the county.
The Covington Republican owner purchases the Newtown Enterprise and will publish The Michigan as a weekly for Newtown and Richland township. The Enterprise offices move to Mrs Ida Phelps's store with Mrs Cretie Simms as Newtown news rep. circulation to expand. Newtown subscribers get Thursday issues.
Nelson W White, recently returning to Covington from Davies County, has accepted the invitation to deliver the Memorial Day address at the Covington celebration honoring the blue during the Civil War.
In Covington a seven year old boy, Ralph Smith, was killed when a gravel wagon wheel ran over his head as he and a brother played beside a home on W Liberty Street. Driver Fred Hodges was not at fault. The tragedy echoed a prior similar death.
The engagement of Alice May Fester, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pe atester of Hillsboro, to Pay B FE Clifton pastor of the Salem M E churches is announced. The bride to be taught in Kingman schools this winter and the wedding is planned for June.
Asa Osborn retires from his longtime role as a clerk at the J Leeb store on Saturday night. He has served for many years and become a familiar county figure. He plans a vacation and may pursue work in Covington. Osborn also served as a justice of the peace and helped numerous couples begin married life.
Committees from the Woman's Council and the PTA spoke to the city council Monday night. Mrs. C. L. Myers urged the PTA case and Mrs. C. W. Dice spoke for the Woman's Council. They endorsed Mr. Worth Reed as a qualified candidate and noted the selection will be made the first Monday night in June.
The senior class presents Mr Bob at the high school auditorium tonight. The cast includes Philip Rayson Ray Deiger Robert Brown and Rebecca Luke with a two act performance set in drawing room and a farewell song by the class of 1915.
The first issue of the Warren Republican appeared last week in Williamsport. Publisher T A Clifton & Son promote a newsy sheet with tasteful typography and filled advertising columns. Clifton references his Warren county ties as founder of the Review and outlines policy goals.
W. M. Nuss of Newtown has been verified and qualified as administrator of the estate of Lucinda Dunkin.
Covington defeated Crawfordsville 15 to 10 in a Sunday game at Covington. Pitchers Roger McMahon Virgil Martin faced hitters with Hunter and Roy behind the plate. A grandstand for 250 seats funded by local merchants will be completed by Sunday as Covington aims to boost its season.
Veedersburg bootlegger LB F Thompson was jailed after pleading guilty to illegal booze sales. Sheriff Wertz and Marshal Scherer oversaw his six day stay funded by Fountain county taxpayers, with a 60 fine and 30 day sentence from Mayor Tow Dotson. he could not pay bail. Authorities pledge to maintain the dry status and stop illegal liquor sales.
Ed Palin, recently returned to Newtown, was elected Monday night as leader of the Newtown band. He brings wide experience from various musical groups under seasoned directors. The band’s musicians and former leader Robert Campbell welcomed his knowledge and experience. Campbell was in Covington on business Tuesday.
Two divorce suits filed in circuit court on Tuesday involve Logan township residents. Flora Krause seeks dissolution from Fred Krause citing cruel treatment and failure to provide. Harry E. Bartlett seeks a legal separation from Mary E. Bartlett on statutory grounds.
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