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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
4
The Republican paper from Covington Indiana, established in 1847, edited and published by T. A. Clifton. Printed as a second class matter at the Covington post office.
Philip Hunt born December 10 1846 in Columbus died November 7 1928 at his daughter's home in Covington aged 76 years 10 months 27 days Survived by two sons Thornton Covington Lewis Detroit Mich a daughter Mrs A E Gamble a brother Edward Covington two sisters Mary Butcher Columbus Anna Glick Paris half brothers John Lewis Jacob Columbus and a half sister Minnie Mertens Columbus Also survived by a brother George predeceased him by 11 years Hunt moved to Covington at 18 worked as a blacksmith married Ora Sharon March 31 1882 she died 1905 He lived near Covington for years then in town famed as Uncle Phil at the Charles Beredahl Tailor Shop He died in his chair just after dawn and was a charter member of the local community.
A 1923 Veedersburg note from Robert St Clair to Tom discusses historical perspective and editorial quality. It reflects on timely public discourse, the need to “look upward and not downward,” and references Bryan and aging newspapers. The writer urges staying current amid daily happenings.
In Coal Creek the True Blue class drew 17 attendees on Sunday and the turnout is growing each week. The Ladies Aid will hold their bazaar on December 13, a Thursday night, instead of the 12th due to a writing error. Fred Stanton reports shopping in Danville Saturday. Manford Richardson was in Hillsboro Sunday morning. Mrs Jane Keller visits Carl Keller and Mrs Manford Richardson with Mrs Loren Jones at Albert Suiters.
Mr and Mrs Marion Newman and children of Kingman visited the Spoonamores Sunday afternoon. Homer Abernathy and children spent Sunday near Cooper Chapel with Oscar Abernathy and family. Mrs Hattie Clodfelder called on Mrs E V Keller who is improving. Mrs Delbert Sowers hosted a dinner for Mrs George Sowers Mrs William Moffett Mrs Martha Davis and Mrs Hattie Clodfelder. Mrs Martha Davis of Cayuga visiting George and Mrs Sowers. Mrs George Hermline of No 2 visited Mrs Joe Chatt and daughters Anna and Edna Saturday. Herschel Crowder of Stringtown spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Harper of Cayuga. Grover Mullin rebuilding outhouses at his home. Cleo and Thelma Berto attended Coal Creek Sunday school. Eva Riley of Happy Hollow Hoagland for Coal at the garden visited her aunts the Misses Covington. For sale a wood roan two year old colt price reasonable Roy E Smith. Marry for speedy marriage oldest club in the country established 18 years with thousands of wealthy members Box 26 Oakland California.
Philip Hunt, a fine and square man in the community, was baptized in the German Lutheran church in Columbus, Ohio. His loss will be keenly felt by his family and a host of friends, as he displayed keen interest in local organizations and lived with honesty, fairness, and industrious thrift.
In the light of God we see you each night we lay down. We hear your voice and recall your smile and frown. When we are called to join you we seek peace and bravery as we pass.
Robert St. Clair argues it is hard to guess future desires as history fades to dust. He suggests waiting until after the next election and questions whom to heed if William Jennings Bryan does not soon offer meaningful guidance.
John D. Crawford aged 86 died Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs. Boliver Robb in West Lebanon after two weeks illness from pneumonia. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Elmer Smith and his sister Mrs. Robb.
For sale two White Wyandotte cockerels from Geo B Graham. Room for rent a splendid room with all modern conveniences. One or two clean young men preferred. Call phone 108.
Day in Silverwood highlights several family gatherings as Mildred Snoddy and Desia Snoddy enjoy Sunday together. Dorothy Snoddy visits grandparents Wm Yerkes and wife. Grant Shoemaker and family visit Floyd Richardson. Arthur Sowers and family visit Nelson Noel's. Mrs Walter Snoddy and baby stay with her mother Manford Richardson and family. Albert Suiters, Fannie Trimble and Ruby Trimble visit Loren Jones and family. Harry Snoddy and wife and Sam Snoddy and wife take a business trip to Danville. Emma Keller visits Cates. Nelson Noel and wife attend church at Cates.
Edna and Anna Chatt of this place were mentioned over the weekend. Coal drillers on the job this week include Ross, Harry, Ezra, Emmett Criss, Thos. Welch and Jos. Harding. Dewey Jenks of Silverwood visited Almena Crowder on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Johnson Crowder entertained Miss Laura Sparks of Covington at the Crowder home Sunday evening.
Covington Indiana based Kerr and Sons Funeral Directors operate a private ambulance service offering non emergency medical transport and funeral fleet logistics from their Covington location.
In Fountain Circuit Court September 1923 John A T Warrick Administrator presents final account for Samuel Warrick deceased. Court will examine December 10 1923. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why account should not be approved and prove heirship. Attorney: Douglass.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Term 1928 notice is given that John the estate of Elizabeth Warrick deceased should not be approved. Heirs are also revived to appear and make proof. TOHN U. T. WARRICK administrator O. S&S. Douglass attorney.
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