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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
3
The county enacts measures to curb gypsy camping on roads with owner consent required and penalties up to five pounds or thirty days in jail. A nuisance law bans erecting six foot plus spite fences designed to annoy neighbors. Tenants must return keys within 24 hours and obtain a receipt, with fines up to ten dollars for noncompliance.
E. H. Nebeker and his wife celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with a Sunday excursion to Indianapolis. They spent the day with Sewell Nebeker and wife and the grandsons, enjoying family joy and recalling memories. The couple are healthy except for Mr. Nebeker's blindness, which a promised operation aims to cure.
The Covington Republican is criticized for scorning timid praise and attacking local ills, while Cayuga Herald earns commendation for courage to critique. The piece argues newspapers fear losing readers or ads if they challenge home interests.
Homer K Mayer last week received his new 1910 Auburn Modern Car purchased direct from the factory via James Yerkes, the local agent. The four cylinder five passenger beauty costs a bit over 1800 dollars, and can speed to 60 miles per hour. It will interest any autoist to view the machine.
Ray Lamphere scheduled to die in prison from tuberculosis at Michigan City after arson conviction tied to the Belie Gunness murder farm in Laporte. Brother-in-law H S Finley says Lamphere will come home in a box before parole board acts in December.
Hon. V. E. Livengood forms a new law partnership with Lotas as an active member. The young partner arrived at their home around 11 p.m. Thursday and insisted on joining the firm. Despite his small size, 94 pounds, he is already a guiding force and shows great promise. The mother is thriving and V. E. smiles broadly despite added responsibilities.
Shular and sister Miss Mary opened a new restaurant on the north side of the square last Saturday morning. The establishment boasts fine equipment, up to date fare, a lunch counter and full meals with fish game and meats cooked to perfection. Service is praised as equal to city standards and prices are said to be comparable to elsewhere. Also noted is Covington Light and Water Co’s standpipe repaint by Ginger Martin the standpipe spider, described as a good job.
Pulaski county grand jury indicts W. W. Bilis for first degree murder in the shooting of N. P. Willis of Indianapolis in a Little Rock circuit courtroom weeks earlier. The incident occurred before U. S. Senator Davis while Willis sought custody of a child from Mrs. Ellis. Ellis posted bond and is said to surrender soon.
John Wilson and Charles Webb have built a river craft and plan a four week departure for a winter trip to Poplar Bluff Missouri. The expedition is carefully equipped and aims to benefit health and well being for all involved.
Tailor made mens and young mens suits and overcoats from Lamm & Company of Chicago have pleased wearers. An expert cutter will visit Covington to display the season’s woolen goods and take measurements. He will be at J. Leb's Clothing Store on Oct 7 8 and part of Saturday next week.
Rev. Connor delivers lectures to large audiences with themes ranging from Rex Van Wonec to Young Americans Blunders. A Royal Banquet for knights in training follows a Knighted ceremony with public knighting invited. Closing sermons include A Message from Washington's Monument at a union service.
The Pension Board met on Wednesday with Dr. Evans of Mellott and Dr Finney of Attica among the out of town members in attendance.
In Knox county last Thursday the wets won 43 precincts by 718 votes. Vincennes city, the oldest in the state, voted wet by 1709 in the local option election.
A. T. Claypool of Shawnee township received his commission as census supervisor for the 9th district on Thursday. He has not yet received instructions and may travel to Washington for them, with a possible Indianapolis meeting with Indiana supervisors.
Deals in this district place many poultry houses including Waynetown and Attica under the Campbell Co. of Frankfort and Jaques Packing Co. The change would bring nearly every local house in the congressional district under a single management.
Two tucked items from Covington Republican discuss Harry C McKensie a Lovington teacher and principal who planned to move to Cates Schools while praising his qualifications and noting a declined offer. The Lovington paper accuseslocal rivals and recounts Superintendent Livengood’s Bloomington trip to recruit high school teachers and condemns McKensie’s prior tenure and Gates failure.
Mrs H B McKee entertained the Thimble club on Wednesday afternoon. All enjoyed a most pleasant afternoon.
Attica Republicans named their city ticket at a Wednesday primary in City Hall. Mayor Will B. Reed was re nominated by a strong vote. Sam Turman won City Clerk over Will Ross by 3 to 1, Charley Holm was re nominated for City Treasurer over R. E. Smith and S. T. McConahey by about 2 to 1. Five council candidates were nominated and the ticket is viewed as a winner.
The new health law dissolves the County Board of Health and places authority under a single County Health Commissioner who reports to the State Board of Health. The commissioner directs all local health officers. Dr. Hicks of this city is named the Commissioner and is described as a crucial official.
The secret service warns banks nationwide to watch for a new counterfeit five dollar note. The fake uses two pages with fiber between and a faint white spot on the Indian’s left upper lip. The back is poorly engraved around a large white V and the check letter is B with plate numbers 1252 and 862 and series 159.
Attica becomes dry after last February vote by 2005 county majority. Two saloons closed at 11 PM Tuesday ending licensed drink operations. Residents expect bootlegging to rise but law enforcement aims to curb it. Schuyler Rhodes and wife with Mary E Rhodes depart for Wilmott Ohio for a two week visit tomorrow.
The Newtown band schedules a season of events featuring Vet Li, Y E Lacey humorist on Nov 15, A E Gringle on Dec 17, Ringler Donovan concert on Jan 4, Southland Male Quartet on Feb 5, and A E Wiggan lecture. This marks another effort to secure lost course opportunities.
Copies of the new health laws have been received by the County Secretary of the Board of Health and are now in force. The Health law and State Board of Health rules based on the laws have been delivered to and acknowledged by the County Judge, County Auditor, and County Prosecutor as the legal promulgation method.
The Attica high school football team faces a key season with four games scheduled, a Thanksgiving clash against Veedersburg on home ground, and plans for captain George Adamson to lead a loyal junior squad. Enrollment stands at 426 with 95 percent attendance. some students have not yet enrolled. Attica was dropped from the Indiana Athletic Association, making a Covington game unlikely this year.
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