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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
1
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will present a well selected popular play between November 1 and 15. They intend this to be among the season's best entertainments and will announce the exact date later.
Next Sunday will be observed as Rally Day in the Methodist Sunday school. A special program is being prepared for the occasion. The pastor will preach a sermon at the morning service relative to the Sunday school work. Those members of the church who do not attend Sunday school are especially requested to be present. The evening theme will be The Speechless Man, Junior League at 2 p.m., and Epworth League devotional meeting at 6 p.m.
J W Ingersoll of Wayne Town Indiana was robbed in an alley beside Hasel street and Taylor ro s barn after being lured for a beer. He handed over a six dollar pocket book and a fourteen jewel watch. He was tackled by two men one wearing a hat and a white apron. He suffered a facial cut and a knee injury. Police traced the spot with him and secured a watch description.
The Taylor Brothers of South Hazel street sell their sale barn and ground for 35000 dollars plus a farm as part of the deal to Wm. Cline of Covington. Construction of a new barn will wait until spring. Cline plans remodeling for a hotel above and stores below after vacating the current Danville site.
G P N Sadler of Attica measures Shawnee Creek levels for S C Whesher of Indianapolis to determine if flow and fall justify dam construction. If findings are sufficient, Mr Thesher will install power plants to generate electricity for commercial use.
The Fisher Shipp Concert Company presents the first lecture course event Monday evening October 20 at 8 o clock in the Presbyterian church. Season tickets cost 1.50 for adults 1.00 for high school students and 0.75 for children under 14. Single admission is 0.50 for adults 0.35 for students and 0.15 for children under 14.
John Trimble of Bloomingdale Parke county traveled to Newport Wednesday to seek pension increase but the medical board was officially dead. The Commissioner of Pensions dissolved the old board and failed to appoint new members by October, leaving the veteran without relief.
The fine stock and grain barn owned by Mrs. Mary Lang five miles northeast of town was burned by a fire of unknown origin about 6 o clock last Thursday evening. The horses buggies wagons were saved but harness and a large quantity of hay and grain burned, loss about $2000.
A busy racing card is set for this afternoon at the fair ground track. Notable matchups include Robert D. (Donaldson) versus Sunny Jim (Beard) for a 300 dollar purse and Winworth Boy against Major C. for 100 dollars. Extra clash features Jay Direct and Silent Knight. Judges are Col. Claude Madden George Schwin of Covington fair association and C. J. Leverenz of Danville with Col. Grimes of Danville as starter. Races begin at 1 20 this afternoon.
Cayuga citizens and taxpayers held a large meeting last week and nominated a ticket for trustees in five wards plus clerk treasurer marshal. Democrats named a rival ticket Monday night with A Carter Hutchinson as town committee chair and five ward members listed.
The Management asks customers paid through the date on their label to settle arrears promptly. It states the paper cannot continue free time or labor without return and urges timely payment to avoid disruption.
Miss Elizabeth Spencer daughter of John W. Spencer married Hardy Franklin Dice at the parents home in Veedersburg on a Saturday afternoon. Rev. O. E. Kelley of the Christian church officiated with more than one hundred guests present for the ceremony.
Dr. Honan and wife, well known here, were aboard the Carmania, the first ship to reach the Volturno disaster scene, and remained to render all possible aid. Mrs. Honan reports to her sister that the sight is beyond description.
The city council held a regular meeting Monday night and elected Napper Bilsland to succeed Josiah Laney as councilman at large after Laney's resignation. The vote was unanimous.
Justice James Hoover of Veedersburg was tried before Judge Schoonover on Monday for falsely retaining and failing to docket certain fees. The court found the evidence insufficient and acquitted him. Many say the case stemmed from the Wet and Dry conflict in a neighboring city.
It is learned Charlies M Berry, late proprietor of the Veedersburg News, is seriously ill at his home after a hemorrhage of the stomach. He died Wednesday about 1 p.m. Funeral services were held at his Veedersburg home, the body taken to Waynetown for final services at 11 a.m. today and interment follows.
John Gillum died at his home Thursday morning after years of illness. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock from the home, with interment in Harveysburg Cemetery. He was in his seventies and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Minar Aluard, and a son Aide whit the Jost.
A big closing out sale begins Saturday featuring a choice lot of merchandise with many rare bargains. See the sale ad for details and prices. Don’t miss the opportunity to snap up good bargains in the Lewsader and Clem stock sale.
The Bible School observes Rally Day at 10 30 replacing the regular worship hour. The evening theme is Paul The Forsaker. The young ladies choir is assisted by Mr Harris.
Uncle Hezekiah Martin a long time Covington resident born October 14 1818 reached his ninety fifth birthday Tuesday. He came to Covington in 1832 and remains the oldest continuous resident still living in the city. He enjoys good health and walks about the city at will.
The Leader announces a closing out sale starting tomorrow on the Lewsader and Clem bankrupt stock. Publics in the vicinity can expect savings as stock is offered regardless of cost, with losses by others translating into gains for buyers. Savings begin early Saturday morning.
Miss Mary A Robb and Schuyler L Cates were quietly married in Covington last Saturday afternoon by Dr H K Fox. The bride, daughter of Mrs Queen H Robb, taught in township schools. the groom, son of Prior Cates, teaches in the Cates schools. They receive many friends wishes.
Harriet Reeves died Tuesday at 10 45 AM at her daughter Susan Hass's home after years of illness. She was about 83, one of Newtown's oldest residents, having seen town life from stagecoach days. She leaves three children Will Bloomington Charles Indianapolis and Susan Haas Newtown plus five grandchildren.
W. R. Humphrey industrial commissioner and Mrs. Humphrey of Chicago stayed in Covington over Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Douglas. They returned home Monday morning. Humphrey formerly worked at the local college and has fond memories of Covington and its people.
Homer McDonald, after a ten day illness, has returned home from DePauw University. An examination showed his lungs to be affected and his physician barred further exertion pending recovery.
Engineer Aassen of Copenhagen claims a perfected soldier automaton that uses buried cylinders to fire 400 shots horizontally when triggered by distant signal. The system, resembling hidden mines, would replace skirmishers and create a survivable line that could repel invaders with long range fire.
A Review of Reviews piece notes European democracy trims royal spectacle and elevates monarchs to symbols of national continuity. It argues successors, bred in democratic climates, increasingly embody the people's sovereignty even as reigning monarchs remain figureheads.
David Popper, famed cellist and composer, marked his seventieth birthday in Budapest per the Musical Courier. The Liszt of the cello, he expanded technique, elevated its repertoire, and secured the instrument as a noble solo voice. He teaches at the Landesakademie in Budapest and is Hungary's musical idol, though born in Bohemia.
In Montmartre a French artist M. Poulbot tires of constant greetings. He hangs a carved wooden hand on a chain in a cafe. When he enters he shakes the hand, jingling iron in a tin kettle to signal he has met all his friends.
A new process creates stone like material from mud, yielding adobe style structures with durability approaching brick and softer stones. The Ferra ichist reports this practical construction breakthrough.
Grandma Denman aged elderly woman of East Washington street fell at home last Saturday sustaining injuries that confine her to bed though no bones were broken. Recovery is slow due to advanced age.
Mrs P A Schmidt travels home to Cincinnati Saturday with her mother Mrs Mary Dunlap who will stay two weeks. Dunlap plans to return to Indianapolis to serve as a Woman's Club delegate at the State Federation of clubs.
J. A Troxal of Riverside reports a good potato crop after timely rain. He expects 125 bushels from about one acre and a corn yield of 50 bushels per acre, noting nearby fields lacked rain and fared worse.
Members of the Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. R. H. Nebeker's home for a fine chicken dinner. The house was decorated with ferns and autumn flowers and the afternoon program proved very interesting. Delegates Mrs. Mark Rogers and Mrs. Mary Dunlap were appointed to represent the club at the State Federation of Clubs in Indianapolis from October 21 to 24.
Announcement urges immediate purchase of cement before price rise and offers rock salt, sack salt and barrel salt in best quality at reduced costs.
I N Emerson of Haverhill Mass alighted from the 1 05 train Friday morning and walked into a blind wasteway on South Third street in darkness. He suffered a terrible fall, was carried to the Tremont for medical care, with a badly strained left ankle and cuts and bruises. He stopped to visit Mrs Bob King, his wife’s aunt.
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