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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
In West Lebanon the Thursday evening election chose the electric light proposal with 130 supporters against 19 opponents. This result reflects a strong local push for municipal electric service.
Covington will host the Danville High School football team this Saturday afternoon at the fair ground for the season opener. The game is expected to draw a large crowd despite it being the first contest of the year.
At the Progressive Senatorial convention in Veedersburg on Tuesday, Mr Aver of Vermillion county was named as their candidate for the state Senate from the Fountain Warren Vermillion joint district. The move improves H J Billings the Republican candidate's chances.
Samuel B. Lutz long prominent farmer near Shadeland on the Wea Plains died at his home Monday in his 4th year. He leaves five children among them Capt. Wm. J. Lutz of the regular army and a former military instructor at Purdue.
The Farmers and Business Men's Republican Club invites all Republicans and affiliates to join a new organization. It calls on men of any trade to support the party and candidates and to help sustain favorable trade and labor conditions, welcoming first voters and young Republicans to affiliate regardless of age.
Prof Mercer and Miss Garrett of Danville present a supplementary recital Friday night October 1st as a compliment to the Matinee Musicale patrons and the lecture course supporters. They offer an extra high class performance at no additional cost in appreciation of efforts to promote the course.
Munsing Underwear promotes perfect fitting and durable wear at J. Loeb's Stores. Billy Crane, after examination by Drs Rowland Myers and Justice Ward, was declared mentally unsound and to be sent to Central Hospital. he is in county jail after being found at the Martin Clark home and briefly restrained by Mr. Wilson. Dr Longacre is advertised for sick horse or cow care.
The ground floor corner room is being fitted for Republican headquarters on the campaign. First voters, Republicans and friends are invited to make themselves at home. There will be ample entertainment for attendees to hear.
Word reached here Tuesday of an auto accident near Tokio Japan in which a former Rob Lady Mrs Anna Magie was seriously injured having one rib broken a mashed foot and other injuries She is the daughter of Will Bookwalter and spent her girlhood days at Rob Roy Her husband a traveling salesman she has traveled the world with him.
In Indianapolis on Tuesday the trial started for 51 indicted present and former labor leaders charged with conspiracy in carrying dynamite and nitroglycerin on passenger trains. Jurors will be chosen from two venues of 39 each, a case expected to draw national attention, stemming from the Los Angeles Times dynamiting incident.
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday at Uncle Billy Sharon’s southeast city home to honor his ninety first birthday. He remains in fair health and active, having lived there twelve years. Also present were Uncle James Layton, Ki Martin, and Uncle Wm. Alexander, noted as longtime residents of the area.
Worship services set with morning and evening preaching. Evening service moves to 7 o clock on first Sunday in October. Christian Endeavor meets at 6. If pastor is absent Rev S C Schindler from Crawfordsville will preach. Church annual meeting on Oct 24 with Rev Harry L Crain of Frankfort to speak.
A five pound mammoth tooth was unearthed Monday morning by workers hauling gravel for Fred Palin on the C. R. McKinney farm east of New Town. Prof. Beebe of Purdue collected the tooth and took it to Purdue. The adjacent Coal Creek area has yielded other relics, including a 94 pound jaw fragment found about 15 years earlier. The Fountain county collection would benefit from keeping such finds locally. An Expert Cutter of Men's Clothing, Oct. 3d 4th and 5th. at J. Loeb's Store.
An 1912 era defense of the Republican Party as progressive and aligned with American history. It argues the party advances better government and moral uplift, denounces critics as Designers seeking to disrupt, and calls on citizens to stay loyal and active for the party’s truth and effectiveness.
The Concert Favorites kick off the Matinee Musicale Lecture Course with Miss Madge Mundy who entertains with two voices and dialect songs. Eleanor Just showcases versatility as singer pianist and reader. Clayton Conrad began at eight with clarinet and cartoons and now shines in commercial art and stage entertainment. Also note a Danville marriage between James Reed and Jennie Hopkins, and a Williamsport couple blocked from marrying in Danville due to an Indiana license issue.
The 1912 ceremony Featured City Officials, readings, and music by the City Band. Invocations by Rev. Fox and Rev. Watkins, addresses by A T Livengood Josiah Laney Leroy Sanders and W A Davis, with the Grade Chorus performing. Lodge No 21 C O F will lead a procession from the lodge to the grade building via Washington Pearl streets.
Grace Metzger promotes a nice line of hats offered at low prices to shoppers. Review items carefully before buying to select quality millinery at savings.
An old advertisement claims impure blood causes facial blemishes and touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a health and beauty aid. It promotes the product as a cure and notes it costs 25 cents at all druggists.
Samuel Gerrard and Salome Gerrard sue the Wa bash railroad for 10000 damages each over injuries from the Redwood curve wreck west of West Lebanon on March 7. The railway commission ruled the accident was caused by a broken rail and held no party responsible.
Veedersburg Mrs. John Kuerner aged 40 died Thursday morning at St. Vincent's hospital Indianapolis after a serious operation performed days earlier. She was the daughter of Washington Strader a Stone Bluff merchant who died thirty years ago. Her mother later married John Simpson a Veedersburg blacksmith.
The fall meeting of Fountain county churches will be held Monday October 21 at the United Brethren church in Veedersburg. Each church should send its pastor and at least one delegate chosen by its church. Dr Harry Blunt president of the State Council will attend and speak in the evening. The council’s work deserves attention and cooperation from every churchman.
In Covington the Ross Bros. face GOP repudiation as they align with the bull moose banner. A column titled Why We Are Progressive sparks reader doubt about loyalty, with sharp exchanges over friendship and honor. Arrow Brand Rubber Footwear arrives at J. Loeb's Stores.
Mrs Hila McDermond widow of Henry McDermond killed herself with a 38 calibre revolver at her Attica residence last night. After entertaining friends she told John Bailiff she would do it then and fired. Bailiff aided the dying woman while doctors arrived but she died almost instantly. An inquest was ordered. the coroner's verdict followed the statements. Mrs McDermond, ages and relatives noted, previously lived in Momence Illinois, with funeral services held Sunday. The notice includes an advertisement for a hog sale on Oct 5 1912 at A A Phelps farm Covington Indiana.
Early Saturday the temperature hovered around 34 above while Danville newspapers noted a very light, sparse snowfall around midnight. The flakes were small and not widespread, yet clearly observed by reporters.
Hon Burton B Berry Republican candidate for Judge of the Gist Judicial Circuit Benton and Warren counties visited the city last Friday morning to meet local youths. Berry, a splendid lawyer, is highly regarded and widely expected to win as the circuit leans Republican.
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