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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
1
Early Saturday an unsuccessful attempt was made to rob the Farmers Bank in Wallace. Investigators found the bank building unlocked later and concluded the robbers fled by car and left tracks south of town. A prior attempted robbery last year ended with a destroyed loot by detonation.
Multiple actions disposed including divorces for Reed, Pearson, Phebus, Morton and Carquaville. Judgments by agreement awarded Attica B. Loan Association $2092 including fees, with foreclosure of mortgage and order to sell property to satisfy the judgment.
Farmers report splendid dry corn of high quality and surprisingly strong yield earlier than usual due to an unusually dry summer. The drought is cited as the main reason for the early husking start.
The annual conference session ended Monday afternoon in Frankfort after minister assignments were read. The Crawfordsville district list includes Demetrius Tilotson Attica J G New Campbell Brownsburg and Clermont T S Taddeck Burlington A Reisen Covington C B Stan Tee fovih Cernfordsville First MM. FL Appleby Yrinitry G B Teward Perkington J B Letieda and many others with Rev F L XK Dougherty returning to Perre Haute and Rev Strecker to Rensselaer as the next meeting votes.
Report from Danville describes a late afternoon incident after a spur-of-the-moment sale south of Poster. The mayor was knocked down by a man described as a rough porker who attacked him with a cane, injuring his hip and slightly injuring his aide. The mayor fought back then sat down to recover.
Recent heavy rains allow wheat sowing in previously hard ground. This week is expected to finish the cultivation already started, with promising early yields on a sizable acreage.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold its annual Christmas bazaar at the church on December 4. A variety of articles suitable for Christmas gifts will be on sale and a six o'clock dinner will be served in the evening.
The Indiana Historical Commission reports 3 148 Indiana men and service members in the war with 963 killed in action and 181 missing in action. It notes 363 died from other causes and 1 542 from disease or other causes. Ten nurses also died in service. The county breakdown shows Benton as the only county with no reported killed in action.
Mrs. Sophia Flesher widow of Henry Flesher died at 2 o clock Saturday morning at her daughter's home in West Lebanon after a lingering illness. She was 87, a pioneer Warren County resident, survived by four daughters and two sons. Services by Rev. W S Houtchins were held at the M church at 2 pm Sunday with burial in West Lebanon cemetery.
Robberies struck Warren and Pine Village early Monday with the general store of Frank Oveborn and a drug store broken open. Losses included about 209 dollars at the Pine Village store and 52 dollars recovered from hidden cash. no trace of the burglars.
Ales Mele Coats wife of Henry Coats died at her Veedersbare home Saturday morning after months of fluctuating health. Aged 27, born in Veedersboro she leaves husband her mother Mrs James Simpson and a daughter Sunoma age 5. Funeral Monday at 3 PM from the residence with burial at Rockfield Cemetery.
Berry Smith of Cocl Creek has returned from overseas after a 13 month service. Relatives and friends hosted a U. S. A. dinner at his mother Belle Smith’s home as the family celebrated the safe homecoming and Drews the Stars and Stripes decorating the house.
Mrs. Lough, 69, died at 2 30 p m Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Freda Gee’s home on the old Gee farm across the river The funeral is set for Friday at 11 a m with burial in Lyons Cemetery.
Charles Chaney the jeweler has vacated his room on South Third street to rest after a long illness and will recuperate by fox hunting for five or six months. James Murray plans extensive improvements to the Glas-cock block with new floors roof and extensions and a possible rear rink plus offices and front rooms.
Trustee Albert Hegg buys Wabash river shells and pearls from local hunters between Lafayette and Terre Haute. He recently purchased a lot totaling about $1200, including a pearl as large as a pea valued at about $400.
Report discusses the need to boost an Overall Factory in Covington as workers, especially women and girls, are scarce. Mr Weinman cites impossibility to staff shifts and keep production at half time, urging local residents to view work with dignity and to supply labor.
United Senator Tom Watson will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination within days. Indiana Republican A B Ayers says Watson will campaign in Indiana Maine Missouri and Kentucky with Indiana friends urging him to enter the race. Watson plans to open Edwin Morrow’s Kentucky governor campaign on October 18 and will speak in his favor.
Indiana Attorney General Wle Stansbury advises the Department of Conservation that soldiers and sailors should carry discharge papers when hunting without licenses. He says World War I veterans may hunt and fish without licenses, under 1919 law, but proof of status is not required by the license rules. The ruling would apply to all soldiers and sailors unless specific exceptions exist.
Veedersbore plaintiffs sue Walker D. Hines and the C. & E. I. railway receiver over a fire that destroyed a train building in Yeddo on June 18 1919. They claim ownership of the building and seek 500 dollars in damages.
The marriage ceremony of Farre Williams and Miss Hazel Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed W Martin, is announced for Tuesday October 14 in this city. Both are longtime residents and respected young people.
State superintendent reports ongoing shortage of textbooks in numerous counties. Contractors pledge to meet orders, with Oct 1 as target date for availability. Causes cited include contract lapses, slim dealer profits, and late orders. board to seek legislative changes.
The Woman's Club opened the club year at Mrs. O. S. Doueless home last Friday afternoon with about sixty five members attending guest day. A program by members was enjoyed followed by social time and refreshments. The club will meet this afternoon at Mrs. Elle Cox home.
Mrs Moore, longtime Feuntsin county resident and former city resident now of Indianapolis, died Friday after an operation at Methodist hospital. She leaves two sons and a daughter Mrs Josephine Norris and an aged husband. Burial services were held Sunday at Mt Hope cemetery at 2 00 p.m.
Kentland resident McCray submitted to Governor Goodrich his resignation as chairman of the state food production and conservation committee to focus on his campaign for governor. The resignation was accepted, with no successor named.
The Presbyterian Sunday school held a pleasant picnic in the compound adjoining Dr Martin's residence in the eastern part of the city Tuesday evening. The gathering was enjoyed by young and old with a wholesome spread benefiting all attendees.
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