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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

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Citizens Name Ticket Emerges In Covington Political Move

Citizens behind a movement met in Covington court room to adopt a platform and nominate a Citizens' ticket opposing the Democratic ticket for the November 4 election. Platform calls for honest business governance, open meetings, and safeguards against graft. Nominees include L P Little for mayor and Scott Hugle for city clerk.

Citizens E. W. Heath O. P. Lewis Lewis Russell Allen Citizens’ Organization Covington Indiana L. P. Little Russel Allen Worth Reed M. C. VanDorn Scott Hugle David Wolf Clint Kauffman John Peters James Richey George Law Goddess of Liberty Lowe

Bartender Thomas Sidebottom Shoots At Danville Woman

Thomas Sidebottom a boarder at Mrs Will DeHaven’s Danville home attempted to shoot her with a 32 caliber revolver. His aim failed and DeHaven escaped injury. Sidebottom was arrested, confessed, and held in the county hospital.

Thomas Sidebottom Will DeHaven Danville Sidebottom DeHaven Hastile

Henson-Hunnings Wedding Ties Newtown Couple

Miss Kate Henson and Ray mond Hunnings were married at the bride’s Newtown home last Sunday evening September 28 with Rev J P Henson of Waynetown Baptist church officiating. The bride, a popular Newtown young lady and niece of Rev Henson, will reside in Attica, where the groom works as a bookkeeper at the Central National Bank.

Kate Henson Raymond Hunnings Newtown J. P. Henson Baptist Church Waynetown Henson Central National Bank of Attica

Four Embezzlers Held in Marion County Jail

Nicolas Muller and William H. Webb, two of four alleged embezzlers in the Columbia Casualty Co. theft, were brought from Texas to Indianapolis and are in Marion county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing. Towsey and Haynes fled and remain at large.

Nicolas Muller William H. Webb Columbia Casualty Co Lafayette Indianapolis Texas Marion County Securities of the Casualty Co Towsey Haynes

Danville Dog Found Rabid. Head Sent to Pasteur Institute

A Danville dog that caused a big stir last week has been killed and its head shipped to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago. Dr Lagororia confirmed rabies after examining the head. Thirteen victims have traveled to Chicago for Pasteur treatment. The dog also attacked other dogs cattle and residents fear rabies outbreak. Unmuzzled dogs on streets will be shot on sight.

Danville Pasteur Institute Chicago Lagororia

McBroom Charged With Assault in Local Circuit Case

Elbridge K McBroom of Hillsboro faces trial in the circuit court on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit a criminal assault against Nellie Jones of Mill Creek township. Jones says he made indecent proposals and tried to coerce her. McBroom, who denies the charge, previously faced legal trouble with Raube, a German man, resulting in a blackmail conviction years ago.

Circuit Court Elbridge K. McBroom Hillsboro Nellie Jones Millcreek Township McBroom Elbridge McBroom Raube

Expert in cutting and measuring for suits visits in October

Mr. Ratclif, expert cutter and measurer, will be with us October 2 3 and 4. Call to have your measure taken and see our stationery selection.

Pastors Named in Hammond Area Methodist Appointments

The Northwestern Indiana M. E. Conference closed its labors in Hammond with Bishop McDowell reading appointments. Rev. C. W. Postill transferred to Hammond district serving Fair Oaks and Rose Lawn churches. Rev. A. T. Briggs remains district superintendent. A. W. Wood continues Lafayette district leadership. District assignments list pastors to churches across numerous towns including Advance, New Ross, Avon, Brownsburg, Clermont, Covington, Crawfordsville First, Danville, Darlington, and many others, with transfers to At tica West Lebanon and Williamsport noted.

Indiana M. E Hammond McDowell C. W. Postill Fair Oaks Rose Lawn A. T. Briggs A. W. Wood Lafayette A. G. Leazenby Advance New Ross O. F. Hall Avon Edgar Moore Brownsburg Clermont Fred Weideman Clark’s Hill Kirkpatrick A. M. Hagenbrook Colfax W. J. Ingalls Covington E. W. Strecker Crawfordsville F.E. Hixon Trinity W. H. Fertich Danville G. S. Reedy Darlington W. H. Nicely Flackville Bethel O. B. Rippetoe Hillsboro Waynetown A. A. Dunlavy Indianapolis King Avenue BR. H. Collier Riverside Park J. O. Wilson St. Paul C. A. Parkin West Washington Street H. O. Weston Jamestown R. E. Cornell Kingman B. F. Clifton Ladoga T. A. Canaday Lebanon Kirk W. Robbins Linden J. M. Williams Litton Mace J. S. Goodwin LS Smith Macedonia Alamo G. B. Jones New Richmond Sugar Grove M. D. Dick North Salem Roachdale G. L Helferman Newtown H. C. Riley Perrysville W. C. Harris Romney C H. Stanforth Raccoon Round Hill C. M. McBrayer Roberts Chapel Elmdale H. L. McBride Russellville Brownsville O. R South Thorntown J. E Rutter Veedersburg F. R. Briggs Haviland New Market W. W. Speer Whitestown Simmon Wingate C. T. Martin W.E. Kenyon Attica

Newtown Band Lyceum Announces Fall Winter Program

The Newtown band will present five lyceum entertainments this fall and winter featuring Harmony Concert Co on Oct 29, a Rhein frank lecture on Nov 18, Mozart Co on Jan 7, Regimental Quartet on Feb 19, and Elsworth Plumstead on Mar 20.

Newtown Harmony Concert

New Cases Filed and Tax Omission Notice in Indiana

Several new cases filed include Marshal Petit v Tee garden for damages and D C Reed v Hetfield et al for quiet title. State ex rel Philpott v Hardesty and Holmes v Crumley cite debts. County Assessor Dochterman finds Hannibal Yount owed over 2000 in omitted property taxes. proceedings to collect. Yount estate with Fountain Trust Co. and heirs represented by WU P Lewis oppose payment. C W McGaughey surveyed interests.

D. C Charles H. Dochterman Hannibal C. Yount Mr. Yount Fountain Trust Co WU. P. Lewis

Notice for Chicago Tailor at J. Loeb's Store

A Chicago expert tailor will visit J. Loebs Store Thursday October 2 through Saturday October 4 to take measures for suits and overcoats. Garments measured will be warranted in every detail and woolens will be on display.

Chicago J. Loeb

Methodist Church notes assign Strecker to Covington charge

Rev. E. W. Strecker is reappointed to serve the Covington charge for another year. He will preach both morning and evening next Sunday. Sunday school meets at 9 45 and the Epworth League at 6 00. Evening services time changes from 7 30 to 7 00. There will be preaching services at the Bend next Sunday afternoon.

Methodist Church W. Strecker Covington Epworth

Mrs Crane Fetes Birthday at Stone Bluff

Mrs Glover Crane celebrates her 24th birthday with a party at Stone Bluff hosted by Mrs Frank Crane. Attendees included Professor and Mrs Morgan Miss Ada Young Mrs Glover Crane and her sons Lawrence and Gordon Chauncey Galloway and Miss Blanche Sutton. Ruth Clawson and Sarah Galloway could not attend. They awarded a wheelbarrow gag to Mrs Crane as a playful memory and visits to the school followed.

Frank Crane Stone Bluff Glover Crane Mrs. Morgan Ada Young Lawrence and Gordon Chauncey Galloway Blanche Sutton Ruth Clawson Sarah Galloway Morgan Miss Sutton

The Leader Fall Opening Sale Promises Tailored Wear

Tomorrow begins The Leader's Fall Opening Sale featuring fall and winter suits coats skirts and furs for ladies and suits and overcoats for men boys and children. The ad promises best makes and brands at reliable prices and highlights Covington as a trading point up to date with dependable goods.

Leader Covington

Danville Horses Race Planned at Covington Fairgrounds

A match race between two Danville horses is scheduled for Friday October 17 at Covington fairgrounds with a $500 side bet between owners Dick Beard and Frank Donaldson. Donaldson’s horse arrives from Covington for training. Beard’s horse is reportedly in training at Champaign Illinois. No admission will be charged. Wagering is even money.

Covington Fair Grounds Danville Dick Beard Frank Donaldson Donaldson Covington Beard Champaign

Alpha Gamma Kappa pledges initiated at chapter home

Monday night the Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa initiated five new pledges at the chapter president Miss LaVerne Glascock home.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Kappa Kappa Kappa LaVerne Glascock

Coffing Family Reunion At Osborn Prairie

The Coffing family reunion was held at Osborn Prairie on Sunday with broad attendance. A sumptuous dinner was served despite rain, and all reported an enjoyable day. Next year’s reunion is planned for the first Sunday in September.

Coffing Osborn Prairie

Mandate Suit Seeks County Agent Funding

Jim Allen C E McClure Fred Palin and others sue Fountain County Council to force the $1500 appropriation for the county agent under conditions legally required. The action follows a council vote in August against the appropriation.

County Council Circuit Court Jim Allen C. E. McClure Fred Palin Clint Hesler Fountain County Council

Honors Mother's 85th Birthday at Conner Home

Mrs. Willi T. Conner hosts a birthday dinner in northeast city at her home honoring Harriet Donaldson's 85th birthday. Harriet, born October 3 1828 in Ohio, remains active and helps with the meal for children grandchildren great grandchildren and friends. She has lived on the fruit farm for 34 years, her husband Hikana Donaldson having died two years ago in March.

Willi T. Conner Harriet Donaldson Ohio

Show Me State land sale offers low prices

Advertises land in the Show Me State offering potential yields of 80 bushels of wheat and 70 bushels of corn per acre with prices ranging from 30 to 860 per acre and rents from 5 to 87 per acre.

Woman's Council Meeting Planned at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Council will meet at the Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and all members are urged to attend.

Presbyterian Church

Home team opens season with win on the road at Danville

The home squad played their first game of the season at Danville Saturday and held the Danville team to 38 to 6. The home team had limited practice but showed potential to improve with more preparation.

Danville

Vernon Wins County Seat Vote Over North Vernon

In Jennings county the county seat relocation referendum results Vernon 1512, North Vernon 2217. The 60 percent requirement to move the seat is not met, so Vernon wins as the current seat near North Vernon.

Jenning County Vernon North Vernon

May Build Race Track in Attica

Citizens of Attica discuss building a race track with strong local interest. Many fine horses are raised there and a stock company is expected to be formed to finance and arrange the track construction.

Attica

Petit larceny case heard in circuit court

Dora Simmons and Stanly Younger faced circuit court for petit larceny. Simmons changed from not guilty to guilty plea. Younger found guilty and sentenced to one to eight years in the reformatory. Simmons received suspended sentence during good behavior.

Dora Simmons Stanly Younger Simmons A.S. Jones Arthur Jones Yeddo Younger Reformatory

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M. C. VanDorp R. C. Allen Henson-Hunnings Rabbies Northwest Indiana Newtown Band Lyceum Marshal Petit Noah Teegarden Alexander Holmes Wm. Crumley C. W. McGaughey Woman’s Council Crith W. B. Coleman East Side Square
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