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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
1
A large armed posse searches Attica Indiana and surrounding areas for a suspected Black man believed linked to a daytime burglary at Charles Fleming's home. The intruder stole 680 dollars and a gold watch, and later an assault on Mrs. Fleming left her unconscious. The town awaits updates as doctors assess her condition.
Thomas Lewsader of Lewsader & Clem fell ill with appendicitis and was taken to University Hospital in Chicago. He was operated on by Dr. Davis after transfer by Dr. Andrus, revealing a large encased pus formation which was removed. The patient withstood the operation as well as could be hoped. Fountain County improves courthouse grounds at night thanks to the Light and Water Co and county commissioners.
Free stamps offered Saturday November 23 with a cash purchase of 50 cents or more at The Leader.
The annual Thanksgiving service will be led by Rev. Pavey pastor of the Baptist church. The service will be held at the Church of Christ at 10:30 o clock.
Martin Hutchinson, about 75, died in Perrysville Tuesday evening. Funeral services were conducted by M. Board of this city with Rev. Calton officiating and burial followed in Hicks' Cemetery on Thursday.
The H S football team faces Ridge Farm H S at the city fairgrounds on Thursday November 28 at 2 30 p m Both squads play solid football and the matchup promises an exciting game Attend to support the home team.
The Christian Endeavor society of Wabash Chapel hosts a Box Social at the church on Saturday night November 30. Attendees are urged to bring boxes and join the community event. Proceeds support the church. A growing number of young people have joined the society, and they seek community backing.
Walter Bell aged 31 died Saturday afternoon at his father James T. Bells home on Liberty street after typhoid fever and pneumonia. He is survived by his father two sisters and two brothers Alex Bell Mrs Ida Shultz Fred Bell and Miss Lou Bell. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Monday at his home conducted by Dr Fox with Rev Strecker officiating and Mt Hope cemetery interment. Pallbearers were his young male companions of the city.
We express sincere thanks to all who remembered and helped us in sympathy on the death and burial of our wife mother daughter and sister. Gus Clem Marguerite Fox Mary Cunningham Walter Cunningham C V Cunningham James Cunningham Mrs Chas Lowe.
A petition filed with the board of county commissioners seeks a new gravel road in Wabash Township. The proposed route starts at Buckhorn Church and runs north and west to the township line near M. O. Graham's farm. The road is heavily traveled and often impassable in bad weather. Every township in the county maintains roads to the limit.
Mayor McGeorge urges city council to run a 24 hour current after January 1 as the Light and Water plant comes under city control. He proposes all night lighting from dusk to daybreak and keeping current on until noon three days weekly, plus a rate reduction to boost public approval.
The Leader announces growth in Western Indiana business and lists new and current staff across departments. Frank Faust leads Carpets and Rugs and ready to wear goods. William Walker oversees Silks Dress Goods and Domestics. Nellie Galbreath, Eula Auter, Maggie May Britton, Hannah Hunt manage departments. Marx Herzog Harry Voltz Warren Myers head Clothing Shoes Furnishings. Nellie Blakely is cashier and book keeper. Ferling handles receiving and shipping.
Mrs George Williams and Mrs A T Livengodd spent Monday in Indianapolis visiting Ava Line and looking after interests.
The article argues that elections should be decided by principles, not personalities, noting a recent party struggle at the national conventions and predicting a lasting shift toward principle over individual leaders in the coming four years. It emphasizes that men serve the party’s ideas, and that principles endure while people fade.
The circuit court in session with Judge Schoonover presiding, then Judge Livengood in his absence. Several cases set or continued: Templeton appeal not pressed. Coffing for trial Dec 20. Spiegel transcript Dec 11. Crumley murder trial Jan 13 1913. Bowles transcript Nov 27. Long bigamy trial Dec 16. Philburn Annis Vickery and Sheaf blackmail trial Jan 6 1938. Crane larceny trial Dec 12. Kemper debt suit dismissed. Bridenthal paternity dismissed. Ivy High quiet title continued. Benjamin partition continued. Richards debt dismissed. Michelin Tire debt trial Dec 24. Baum divorce dismissed. Mann divorce granted and name changed. No grand jury likely this term. John Wilt of Hillsboro visiting town.
Notice offers 31.00 worth stamps free on Saturday November 23 with a cash purchase of fifty cents or more.
Words cannot express our gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown us during our great sorrow. We are deeply grateful to Walter's boy friends the Comrades of the G A R the minister the pianist and singers and the many others who gave us sympathy and cheer May God bless you James T Bell and family.
Andrew J. Stoup born January 20 1830 in Warren County Ohio moved to Indiana in 1838. He married Nancy Ann Drollinger May 25 1852 and had seven children. He died November 12 1912 at age 82 years 9 months 22 days. Interment at Coal Creek Cemetery in Fountain County.
The Cates family extends sincere thanks to those who assisted at their father’s burial. David Cates was in town Saturday. Ross Stoup and family express appreciation for the kindness shown.
Mrs. Sidney Merryman performed a series of high class entertainments visiting Lafayette on Tuesday and Montmorenci on Saturday with a return date and Fowler on Thursday this week. Her readings are praised alongside vocal solos that please a cultivated audience, with Covington noted for such talent.
The M E church outlines next Sunday's programs with themes Life s Hallowing Influence and The Spirit of Gratitude. Services at 11 a m and 7 p m, Sunday School 9 45 a m, Epworth League 6 p m, Bend service Sunday afternoon, First Quarterly conference Friday evening November 29, Dr Leazzoby to preach December 1.
Congressman Martin A Morrison will not be released from Palmer hospital before Thursday or Friday this week. He was to be discharged Saturday afternoon and speak at Central Christian church in Indianapolis on Sunday night for the Men's Bible class, but the plan was postponed and he will stay another week as his condition improves.
Mrs. Llyd Clem nee Cunningham dies at home three quarters mile south of Feter on November 11 1912 aged 46 years 11 months and 2 days. She married Augustus Clem on August 3 1890. Survived by husband daughter granddaughter mother one sister Mrs Chas Lowe of this city and three brothers Walter C V and James Cunningham. She had long ill health yet bore suffering patiently and kept cheerful to the end.
The Indiana House shows 95 Democrats and 4 Republicans with 1 Progressive rep from Wayne county. Republicans win four seats including Daugherty, Gilmore, Eschbach, and VanHorn. The Senate has 9 Republican holdovers and 1 Progressive among 25 elected, giving Democrats 40 of 50 seats. Joint ballot likely to repeat a 135 to 15 split.
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