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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
1
The Vyse Briles damage case concluded in Judge Berry's Warran county court after a weeklong jury trial. The jury of 12 reached a near unanimous decision late Saturday, awarding Mabel Vyse $4,500 plus costs for alienation of affection, home loss, and character defamation. The defense may seek a new trial or appeal, though chances of error are considered minimal.
I. L. Boland and P. Bartlett of Danville Illinois have rented the Chas Bergdahl brick room on the north side of the square. They will install new fixtures and run a first class butcher shop with a thorough overhaul including painting and papering.
Perry Horton sues in circuit court claiming damages of 806 dollars after purchasing the Family Theatre from Joe Wilson for 700 dollars cash. Horton alleges misrepresentation of the business and loss in the deal. Wilson resides in Danville and is connected with a film exchange there. Attorney O.8. Jones represents Horton.
The notice warns readers who have not paid for the paper to settle arrears. It asks readers to check the label showing the paid date and remit due amounts to avoid disruption, stating the paper cannot continue providing time labor and expense without return.
Witnesses report large dead game fish floating in the river and accuse nearby men of dynamite fishing. The writer urges that if true those responsible be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Nowal Smith offers four head of horses and large cattle herd at Peach Valley farm 44 miles northeast of the city. The sale includes twenty five cattle with eight milch cows eight yearling heifers three yearling steers and six calves plus thirty Poland China hogs of both sexes and six Duroc sows. The auction takes place Thursday October 16 at the Peach Valley farm. Come to this sale.
Last week M A McDonald of West Lebanon exchanged 90 acres on the Banner Stock Farm north side for Robert A Butler’s $20,000 Williamsport residence. Clarence Cronkhite assumes Banner Farm management as the McDonalds plan to move, retire, and later seek a Philadelphia medical specialist.
Charges have been filed against A. A. McCain postmaster of Crawfordsville. An inspector is ordered to investigate whether the charges can be sustained. McCain is a Republican and editor of the Crawfordsville Journal. One charge accuses him of writing editorials reflecting on the current administration. The Democratic applicants of Montgomery County are described as hungry.
Mrs T. M. Coffing hosted a Saturday afternoon kitchen shower for Miss Mary Coffing. Twenty five guests attended as Mary opened gifts arranged in a small farm wagon with a hay rigging attachment. Original verses accompanied each gift while ices cake bonbons and coffee were served.
The Boy Scouts celebrate a one hundred dollar gift from Worth Read to fund their work this season. The funds will be used to the best advantage as the scouts plan activities and programs.
Smoke and water damage robs Beckett store in the McComas block after a basement fire discovered by Charles York. Firemen limited the blaze to boxes and straw in the cellar. losses expected to be heavy but insured.
The Leader touts a wide selection of ladies cloaks and suits withFall apparel for the whole family. It emphasizes extensive shoe and children’s wear stock and urges customers to visit to see the improved assortment and prices.
The Matinee Musacle members canvass town to sell tickets for the coming year lecture course. Five numbers include 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 the program on October 20 at the Presbyterian church.
A short notice invites readers to purchase Bull Bros detachable umbrellas from M Schesley’s store. The ad emphasizes availability and location for customers seeking durable, removable umbrella options.
A quiet, noon ceremony at the Cotting home on East Crockett Street united Miss Mary Cotting and William B. Dunlap in a double ring rainbow wedding. Rev. E. W. Strecker officiated as guests observed with a lavish dining room reception and a westward wedding trip following.
A cryptic section invites a large number to join the journey to an elusive realm titled the Innumerable Shades of That Mysterious Realm. The wording emphasizes a collective movement and exploration beyond ordinary view.
George Johnson a half brother of the late J. Roach Johnson and Howard Chapel resident in North Vermillion county died Saturday after a lingering illness. He underwent an operation at a Danville hospital but did not recover. His elderly mother is near death. About 70 years old he was described as an exemplary citizen. Funeral services were held Monday with interment in Hopewell cemetery.
Little Juanita Isabel Henderson daughter of Dr T M Henderson died at 8 this morning after an enterocolitis attack. Born November 16 1910 in Pendleton she was two years ten months and eight days old. Survived by parents and an older sister. Funeral Friday at 2 p m from Alta and Johnson streets home. Friends extend sympathy to the family.
Miss Almeda Bone aged about 33 and born blind died at her East Harrison Street home Thursday afternoon of last week. She lived in this city all her life and was devoted to family and church. Survived by father and brother Jasper, also born blind, she had heart kidney and liver troubles this past year and attended the State School for the Blind. Funeral held at the Christian church in the city at 2:30 PM last Saturday, burial in Mt Hope Cemetery, Rev. Jackman officiating.
Grandma Crane dies at advanced age in Covington area after long life of service and family devotion. Survived by stepson George Crane and sons William Harry and Mort. funeral at Presbyterian church with Dr H K Fox officiating. interment in Prescott Grove. Horatio Talbert of West Lebanon dies aged, mourned across Warren and Covington communities. Funeral at Benson Chapel and burial in Mound cemetery.
Jennie Elenor Cates wife of William Cates died at her parents home six miles south of town after a long illness. She was 30 years, 2 months, 11 days old and survived by her husband, one child, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Yerkes. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday with interment in Snoddy cemetery.
The Matinee Musicale announces a five act lecture concert series in Covington. The Fisher Shipp Concert Company opens Monday October 20 with past favorites returning. Season tickets are on sale at Rainier Drug Store for adults 1.59 children 0.75 and high school students 1.00.
The Indiana circuit court tried the case of Vera Marshall versus Rufus Dillon before Judge Schoonover this morning. The court ruled for the plaintiff and awarded $400.00 plus costs.
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