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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
1
Poignant verse notes the death messenger’s busy week with figures named Kumber and others on the threshold awaiting the unknown, as many are called to enter the dark shadows.
Isaac Harbert 15th Indiana veteran died at his home on South Second Street at 2 AM Sunday after months of illness. Born August 23 1845 in Fountain County he was twice married, the second time in 1903 to Mrs. Sue Sowers. Survived by widow, a stepdaughter Mrs. Alva Stalker and nephew Walley Miller. Funeral 2:30 PM Tuesday from residence with Rev. O W McGaughey officiating. interment Mt Hope Cemetery.
Mrs Mary R Eybank aged 84 years 4 months 18 days died Sunday morning at her daughter’s home near the city after a brief illness. She was wife of the late Lauchlot Eybank and mother of four, with services by Rev Kern at the Eberly home Monday afternoon and interment at Kingman.
A Covington chiropractor in the First National Bank Building advocates Palmer chiropractic care as relief from current ailments and the best preventive measure against colds flu pneumonia and other winter illnesses citing it as cost effective and successful.
Mrs Jessie R Martin wife of Charles Martin died at their home after a long cancer illness at 6 30 Tuesday evening. Funeral was held at 2 30 Thursday from the East Harrison street home conducted by Rev Johnson. Interment in Mt Hope cemetery. She was 30 on April 29 and was born in Attica. She and Charles Martin were married 15 years ago and have a son and daughter who survive.
Clifford Crumley of Hillsboro contracted to prepare John Tamlyn for burial after his death at the county infirmary. Services were conducted Monday at the Lutheran Church near Wallace by Rev. C W McGaughey. Burial followed in Lutheran cemetery. Tamlyn, a plasterer by trade, died at 72 and is survived by his 94 year old mother, also an infirmary inmate. He belonged to the Covington Masonic order.
The county board held a regular session Monday to approve term bills. Contracts were awarded for the Rice road project and for removing and depositing three spans of the old Attica river bridge at three sites, with the latter going to Winamac Construction Company.
Mrs J M Wilkey visits relatives in Mart in Evan Heath this week. Mrs John LaTourette attends Masonic Grand Lodge in ec apolis. Mrs J B Martin returns from ten day Chicago visit. Tr H A Clingan lectures on cattle sale at Clinton October 6 for Mack Dots blaser. A Tale of Two Wore Love Mystery Drama at Lyric in Osborn. Ladies of Osborns Praf church host exchange at Chamber of Commerce building Saturday morning October 6. Mr and Mrs Farmer McMa entertain about thirty friends Friday night with dinner. Ladies Aid of Wabash hosts exchange at millinery store Saturday October 6. Sunday. Come see igs ote.
A collage of small items and notices from Covington and nearby towns. Shorthand window ads promote coats at A. M. Hegg & Sons. A western film bill lists Spring Fever Hoos Gibson Blinky with Tom Mix. Mrs. A L Spinning visits Michigan City. Wm Nye and J Davis report a strong local season at Lodi Park. Liberty Third street paving to be repaired by the State Highway Commission. Buzz LaTourette and family arrive from California, planning Indiana residence. Mrs Elmore Arter hosts the 500 club with Ada Rogers John LaTourette and Audrey Beredahl as guests. Mrs Wildt of Veedersburg visits. Alma Rogers Roy Jr now in Pekin China. Men’s farm equipment sale notes partial items and terms of sale by Mack Hughes with multiple names and date placeholders.
A sale at the Dagger farm one mile south of Newtown and 1 1/2 miles north of Mellott on Thursday October 11 1923 at 1 PM includes 28 head of cattle 20 yearling Shorthorn steers 8 Jersey milch cows with calves 92 head of sheep breeding ewes 120 head feeding shorts cholera immunized 50 black Locust fence posts 7 1/2 ft long. Property of J R Campbell.
Public sale to be held at the farm four miles southwest of Covington and two and a half miles southeast of Foster on Wednesday October 10 1923 at 10 AM. Personal property includes four work horses six Poland China sows three short hay wagons milk cows and farm implements. Cash and credit terms with notes accruing interest. Lunch to be served. Auditors listed and local officials mentioned.
A man died by his own hand Friday morning after drinking carbolic acid. He woke early, milking, then was found by his daughter when she failed to reach him by sight. Survived by wife and three daughters, funeral services were held. neighbors note he had been brooding.
A public sale is announced at my farm near Marshfield, seven miles from Covington and five miles beyond Line, on October 11, 1923 at 12 A M. The property includes a bay horse and a gray span.
Mr and Mrs H M Kellogg of Newtown received a letter from daughter Mrs Mary E McKnight in Japan saying she and her family escaped unharmed from the recent earthquake disaster. The McKnights are missionaries sent to Japan by the Christian Churches of Union and Mellott.
Mrs. James Taylor advertises picot and hemstitching services calling phone 326. Mentions Mrs. L. M. Dunlap returning from a visit with her brother, and visits from Will Miles and family in Detroit. Notes social visits of Mr and Mrs Clifton, Mrs Nettie Stirespring, Mr and Mrs Lee Philpott, and funeral of Mrs Alice Inlow in Veedersburg. References Myron Reed visiting relatives. Mrs H E Bodine ill. baby boy born at Lake View. New ball runs weekly at Purteerst APSBODs Worth Side.
W. J. Mellott, nearing end of his first term as County Commissioner, announces 1924 bid to seek re election. He is the first incumbent to enter the race, following precedent that he is entitled to run.
Jonathan apples and other winter apples offered for sale at 50 cents to 1 50 per bushel. Call 337 4 Oram Livengood to arrange purchase.
Russell Redden Lynn Norris and Leonard Bantz narrowly escaped injuries when their car overturned in a ditch after trying to pass a horse and buggy near Waynetown Tuesday night. The windshield broke and a wheel detached. Norris received a wrist bruise. The trio were en route to a meeting and the vehicle was towed to the Hendrix garage.
Classified ad notes a cook stove in good condition available for sale. Mentions contact with Callie Adamson and refers readers to Burfeerst Hat Shop for latest listings.
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