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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
1
Jury returns a $4500 verdict for Mabel Vyse after a weeklong trial in Judge Berry's court over the Vyse Briles damage case. Most witnesses came from near Briles home in North Vermillion county. new trial or appeal possible but unlikely to overturn. The paper notes the verdict and defers merits of the case, then calls attention to the paper's overdue payment reminder.
F L Boland and P Bartlett of Danville Illinois have rented the Chas Bergdahl brick business room on the north side of the square. They plan a first class butcher shop with a thorough overhaul including painting and papering and new fixtures.
Perry Horton sues to recover 300 dollars in the circuit court alleging misrepresentation in the sale of the Family Theatre to Horton by Joe l Wilson who received 700 dollars cash. Wilson based in Darville is tied to a film exchange. B Jones represents Horton.
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Large numbers of dead fish float in the river and observers suspect dynamite fishing upstream. The writer urges catching and prosecuting those responsible to the full extent of the law.
Nowal Smith offers twenty five head of cattle eight milch cows eight yearling heifers three yearling steers and six calves plus thirty Poland China hogs and six Duroc sows at Peach Valley farm 43 miles northeast on Thursday October 16. Come to this sale.
M A McDonald of West Lebanon sold 90 acres on the Banner Stock Farm to Robert A Butler who paid with his $20,000 Williamsport residence. Clarence Cronkhite assumes Banner Farm management and the McDonalds plan retirement. McDonald soon moves and may travel to Philadelphia for medical consultation.
A. A. McCain postmaster of Crawfordsville, editor of the Crawfordsville Journal, faces charges with an inspector ordered to determine if they can be sustained. McCain, a Republican, serves until 1915, while editors accuse him of writing editorials reflecting on the current administration as Democratic hopefuls in Montgomery county seek power.
Mrs T M Coffing entertained twenty five ladies Saturday afternoon with a kitchen shower for Miss Mary Coffing. Gifts arrived in a farm wagon with hay rigging, bride read verses, and refreshments of ices cake bonbons and coffee were served.
The Boy Scouts receive a one hundred dollar gift from Reed to support their work this season. The donors and recipients are highlighted as the organization plans to use the funds to best advantage.
Fire at Beckett store in the McComas block basement caused heavy smoke and water damage to stock of nations and ten cent goods. Charles York alerted firefighters after discovering flames. fire confined to basement despite thick smoke entering second story apartments. Loss to be assessed by insurer. business closed for adjustment.
The Leader Inc touts satisfaction from buying Ladies Cloaks and Suits with more styles and larger assortment. It highlights a stronger supply of shoes and broader men and boys wear, promising to serve the whole family through the store.
The Matinee Musacle members canvass town to sell tickets for a five‑part lecture course. It features Fisher Shipp Concert Co English Opera Singers Dr L G Herbert lecturer W RoWell Hale impersonator and a home talent number. The Fisher Shipp Concert Co opens October 20 at the Presbyterian church Bay Bull Bros umbrellas at M Schesley.
A quiet, beautiful ceremony at East Crockett street home unites Miss Mary Coffing and William B. Dunlap. Rev E W Strecker officiates in double ring style with about 100 guests. Bridesmaids include Margarette Krauss Evansville Florence Seippel Dubuque Hortense Martin Greencastle Margarette Ross Frankfort. The couple plans a westward wedding trip then residence on the Dunlap farm west of the city. Out of town guests travel from Danville Cincinnati Indianapolis Lafayette New York Philadelphia and more.
A poetic bulletin notes a vast exodus described as an Innumerable Caravan moving toward a mysterious realm with shifting shades. The text emphasizes collective departure and elusive destination without naming individuals or places.
Obituaries report deaths of George Johnson in Howard Chapel North Vermilion county after a lingering illness and his funeral at Hopewell cemetery. Juanita Henderson, two years ten months old, dies of enterocolitis. funeral from Alta and Johnson streets. Horatio Talbert, longtime West Lebanon resident, dies at home aged elder years. services at Benson Chapel with burial at Mound cemetery.
Miss Almeda Bone aged about 53 and daughter of Joseph Bone died at her east Harrison street home Thursday afternoon last week. Born and raised in this city she lived here most of her life. Survived by an aged father and a blind brother Jasper. She suffered heart kidney and liver troubles while remaining a faithful Christian church member. She attended the State School for the Blind in youth and was cultured. Funeral services by Rev Jackman Attica were held at the Christian church at 2 30 Saturday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery. The family receives the community sympathy.
Mrs Margaret Craté died Tuesday at 15 o clock after a stroke of paralysis. She suffered ill health for several days and passed away at her home. Services and obituary details were not provided.
Jennie Elenor Cates wife of William Cates died at her parents home six miles south of the city after illness. She aged 380 years 2 months 11 days and is survived by her husband one child and her parents. Funeral at 3 p m Thursday with interment at Snoddy cemetery.
Covington invites residents to an expanded lecture series under Matinee Musicale. Five numbers include the Fisher Shipp Concert Company on Monday October 20. Season tickets at Rainier Drug Store cost $1.50 for adults, 25 cents for children, and $1.00 for high school students.
The Indiana circuit court this morning, presided by Judge Schoonover, found in favor of Vera Marshall in a paternity action against Rufus Dillon and awarded her $400.
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