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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
1
Frankfort correspondent reports Harry Sheridan will not seek Congress, citing a preference for his law practice over politics. He explains politics offers no personal gain, values friendships across parties, and will continue practicing law while aiding his party as needed.
A Washington Post humorous remark about marriage and divorce courts notes that two thirds of a girl's weight being sugar implies many husbands find too much sand in the sugar. The line satirizes domestic life and social expectations.
A Terre Haute dispatch reports Arista DeHaven, last season's fast left fielder, released from Indianapolis loan to Terre Haute to join them for another year. DeHaven, a Covington product, is praised as a brilliant outfielder and clutch hitter. Fans have high regard for his power to drive extra sacks.
Mesdames Lee Harter and Frank Smith hosted a towel shower Friday evenings for friends of Telia Lian, whose marriage to George Smith occurred Tuesday. The event at Mrs Harter’s home featured pretty decorations and dainty refreshments, described as a very pleasant occasion.
Fire discovered Sunday afternoon in the roof of the millinery store at Kingman threatened the east part of the town. The blaze gained headway before discovery due to a defective line. Bucket brigades fought hard to control the flames. losses were small.
Williamsport Review reports that Mr and Mrs Stark two very old blind storekeepers near the river were robbed Sunday night. Intruders overhauled and scattered goods and took nearly all the merchandise. The piece calls for a new jail and harsher punishment.
Usual Meeker, a well known Logan township resident, suffered a serious injury Friday after a barn roof repair failed. A board gave way and he fell, breaking his left leg just below the knee. A physician attended and he was carried home for care amid many sympathetic friends.
The Fountain Circuit Court has drawn its petit jurors for the next term which opens Monday November 18. Names include Marion Abolt Richland John M Kerr Cain Horace Gray Richland Horace Battenberg Richland Tom Glascock Millcreek John Trott Shawnee Charles Grimes Jackson James T Bell Troy Charles Bantz Shawnee James Gookins Van Buren Oscar Phebus Wabash Alfred Shoaf Fulton.
The Veedersburg News argues against a panic in Fountain County. It notes two million dollars on bank deposits, strong farm yields, abundant crops, and overflowing granaries and cellars. The piece compares fear to crying wolf, asserting prosperity despite worries.
A notice states that every contract for a monument written by RE M Board is perfectly safe and encourages patrons to use the home dealer.
The Crawfordsville district Northwest Indiana Methodist conference held a two day district convention in Thorntown with sixty delegates. Grace Stevens of Greencastle spoke on foreign mission medical work. Mrs Harry G Mahorney was reelected recording secretary and Mrs Emma Ornbaum chosen alternate delegate. next year’s meeting set for Indianapolis.
Notice calls on named official to supply grave stones for soldiers. Any old soldier or survivor aware of a deceased comrade in need of a stone should contact Uncle Ed McLain, who is authorized and prepared to secure stones for soldiers graves.
O. D. Redden, an employee at Mayer hardware store, fell from a ladder in the wareroom on Monday morning. He was taken home and medical help summoned as doctors say he will be laid up for several days.
A Campbell family reunion planned at P. J. Campbell’s home east of Attica was postponed last week due to severe scarlet fever illness in little Caro line Grant of J. P. Campbell’s family. Attendees included Dick Campbell and wife from Oregon with four children, visiting for the first time in thirteen years, and John Campbell and family from Cato, New York, who looked forward to a pleasant gathering.
Local ad offers bronze breed tom turkeys for sale at four dollars each. Mrs Mary Holford of Covington Route 2 advertises availability for December pickup in a two week window.
Senator Ben Tillman spoke for two and a half hours to a mixed, courteous audience at the courthouse last Tuesday. Though applauded at times, his harsh critique of the Republican party and the race issue drew disappointment from Democrats and concern over the approach to emancipation and equal rights. He argued for the removal of constitutional amendments and condemned interracial policy, leaving many attendees unsettled about the path forward. Burton.
The Men Will Serve. Men of the M. E. church host an old fashioned oyster supper at the church on Wednesday evening November 20 to raise funds for church repairs and provide a sociable time. Everyone is invited to attend. Also, Miss Effie Brown's millinery sale offers one fourth off all goods, encouraging purchases now.
A 2 o clock Sunday lecture at Covington Court House and Wingate venue features Judge Artman discussing liquor license constitutionality and temperance advocacy. The event, nonpartisan and well attended, invites all good citizens to hear him and secure a seat in a reportedly full house.
Edward Davidson a long time Republican leader and community figure died November 5 1907 at age 71 years 3 months and 24 days after a long illness including paralysis He served in the Civil War from August 11 1861 to June 2 1865 rising to captain He married Olive Abb on September 25 1913 and had two children with one dying in infancy Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev Fox of the Presbyterian church officiating and interment at Mt Hope cemetery The G A R attended in a body all surviving siblings noted two sisters in California and Missouri
New case records show state ex rel Tessie Bell against Guy Brown alleging paternity. Separate action lists Martin L. Wilson versus Emma EB, Davis and Jonathan Davis claiming debt.
The Y P C U of Wabash Chapel invites all to attend a Wednesday evening meeting on November 20 with a special musical and literary program presented during the regular services.
The damage suit arising from Walter Redman's death at Independence while employed by Attica Bridge Company was settled last week. Representatives of the Casualty company agreed to pay the Redman estate $400, reducing the original demand of $3,000.
Saturday Sam Simms officiated at the wedding of Thomas Noel and Alice Woodrow. In his official capacity he spoke the words that joined the couple as man and wife. The newlyweds received the blessing and left for the southern part of the county to begin their home.
William Powell of Danville Illinois and Myrtle Ashley of Bedford visited Indiana's Gretna Green last Friday. After following the regulations a marriage permit was issued by Clerk Madden. Esq. Asa Osborn united them in matrimony and they departed rejoicing. Also note an ad for monuments by E M Board, Home Dealer.
Following Julian M. Martin's resignation on Monday night, Attorney Lindley Little was appointed to the unexpired term. Little is a longtime educator and business organizer with children in the schools, trusted to judge teacher ability and administration.
J M Martin tendered his resignation Monday night from the school board after a year as minority member. He was appointed last June and served one year. When appointing a replacement, a republican council reappointed a democrat, a move described as humiliation and lack of appreciation. The paper notes it will not seek Martin’s reasons.
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