Runyan Indicted in First Degree Murder Case
Montgomery county grand jury indicts Walter Runyan for the killing of Artie Stull. Charge is first degree murder and not bailable. The case is expected to proceed to a lengthy legal battle.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
1
Montgomery county grand jury indicts Walter Runyan for the killing of Artie Stull. Charge is first degree murder and not bailable. The case is expected to proceed to a lengthy legal battle.
William Jones aged about 76, a former State Line postmaster and long serving Kent township Republican, died at his home Tuesday morning from infirmities. He leaves a wife and two sons, Fred and Ervie, all of State Line. A Mason funeral will be held at the home Friday at 2 PM with interment in the Masonic cemetery near State Line.
Charles H White and wife of Chicago visited Lodi on business tied to opening the artesian well and turning the site into a popular resort. White represents the Wm Lorimer Lumber Co of Chicago. The Safely estate buyers back the project to develop the mineral waters long known for curing ailments and elevate the Lodi spring into prominence.
Milton Oliver Graham died of pneumonia at his home southeast of the city after a brief illness. Born May 22, 1831 in Graham creek Wabash township, he was 82 years 5 months and 21 days old. Survived by wife Mary Wilson and 9 children, funeral today at 10 from his residence with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. He was a Republican, respected farmer and neighbor. The Lew Nebeker business rooms add brick and iron front improvements to the building.
The home paper endorses Col Will B Gray for the 1914 Democratic State Auditor nomination. It lauds his seven years as Fountain County auditor, party loyalty, integrity and efficiency, and urges the state convention to place him on the state ticket.
Rev. Wm. A. Pavy, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Mrs. Mary Greenwood Townsley wed in Indianapolis at 6:45 PM. The couple then traveled to Greensburg for breakfast, later returning to Greensburg and Burney before settling to homes in Greensburg or Pasadena as best suited.
The Newtown barn of Clint Royal burned last Monday night under mysterious circumstances. Three stallions in box stalls perished. a driving mare in a nearby stall was found loose in the barn lot after the fire. A local suspicion of incendiary causes grows as Mr. Royal questions how the mare escaped.
The McAbee lodge in Covington plans a November 26 meeting at the K of P hall. Grand State officers will attend to present the banner for largest membership and best report. Twenty two members will be initiated and a Williamsport team will direct exercises.
Advertisements in this paper urge choosing advertised goods as the best and cheapest, promising immediate returns and cash profits for readers who buy from manufacturers and merchants promoting trusted, reliable items.
The Leader offers a wide selection for the whole family including cloaks suits skirts furs overcoats and mens roughwear. Cooper Union suits for men and Athena Union suits for ladies advertised alongside shoes and rubbers.
The Danville News obituary notes Covington Indiana native Josephine Denman born June 27, 1870 died November 13, 1918 at age 43. She was a nurse trained through correspondence, served local families, and leaves a sick mother and daughter Miss Isolee Denman in Chicago. The private funeral was led by Rev. H. K. Fox.
The advertisement touts the newest and best overcoats available at the lowest prices at J Loebs Store. It emphasizes value and selection for shoppers seeking outerwear.
Democratic Congressman Martin A. Morrison visited Covington and Danville supporters to discuss postmaster recommendations for the district. He said each applicant would receive fair consideration and named Geo. P. Schwin as a likely appointee, with Carter Dochterman defending estate tax collections and county valuations.
Aunt Jane Patton born Martha Jane Bell died of paralysis at her son John W. Kirkpatrick's home in Crawfordsville. Interred in Hicks cemetery beside first husband William H. Kirkpatrick in Perrysville. Survived by one son and numerous nieces, with a life of kindness and church association from Baptist to Presbyterian.
All mail going out on the various rural routes of the city must be in the office by 8 o clock a m to insure delivery the same day. F W Boyd P M.
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