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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
1
The Ladies Aid of the M E church plans a popular play between November 1 and 15. They aim for one of 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 with a special program. The pastor will preach a sermon on Sunday school work during the morning service. Evening theme is The Speechless Man with Junior League at 2 pm and Epworth League devotional at 1 pm.
J W Ingersoll of Wayne town Indiana was attacked near Hasel street Taylor Cross, robbed of 86 in a pocket book, Elgin watch fourteen jewels, watch chain broken, and injured with a cut and a wrenched knee. Witness described a man with white apron and hat. police traced the scene. A good watch description was obtained.
Taylor Brothers sell their South Hazel street sales barn to Wm. Cline of Covington for 8500,000 with a farm taken in. Work on a new barn will start in spring after winter. Cline plans to move to Danville, remodel the vacant building, and open a hotel above a store in the lower portion. The site, near the business center, is a valued sales stable location.
G P N Sadler of Attica surveys Shawnee Creek for S C Whesher of Indianapolis to determine if flow and fall justify dam construction. If findings support it, Thesher will install power plants to generate electricity for commercial use.
The Fisher Shipp Concert Company presents the first number of the Lecture Course on Monday evening October 20 at 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 a pension increase, but the medical board was officially dead as the Commissioner of Pensions removed the old members and new appointments, recommended by Chairman Forest Kaufman of Dana, were not made in time for October’s first meeting.
A large stock and grain barn owned by Mrs. Mary Lang, located five miles northeast of town, burned last Thursday evening from an unknown cause. The blaze began near feeding time, trapping the structure in flames. horses, buggies, and wagons were saved, but harness, hay, and grain were lost, totaling about 8 000 dollars.
Racing this afternoon features a banner card at the fair grounds track led by Robert D. and Sunny Jim for 8300 purses while Winworth Boy with Major C contest a 100 dollar bet. Jay Direct and Silent Knight join the program as extra attractions with Col Claude Madden George Schwin Covington fair association and C J Leverenz Danville acting as judges Col Grimes Danville starts the first race at 1 20 this afternoon.
Cayuga voters met last week to nominate a nonpartisan ticket for town offices. Trustees listed by ward include Thos M. Jackson Frank Davis M G Hosford C M Guy O A Hamilton, with J K Galbreath as clerk and Fred A. Fable as treasurer and W M Vice as marshal. The Democratic ticket was named Monday night led by A Carter Hutchinson, with ward delegates Everett L. Cosby Albert L. Clark Spencer Clifton L R Wall and Otis Myers.
A brief notice suggests readers may obtain a sale bill soon and points to the Republican office as the place to get it. The wording implies a local civic or political notice without detailing dates or items.
If you have been getting this paper and have not paid for it this is to call your attention to the fact. We can not furnish you with our time labor and expense and get no return. You will not expect it. You would not do likewise for others as a business. Look at the label on your paper it shows the date to which you are paid. If in arrears send us what is due at least. We trust you will heed this call. The Management.
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 as more than one hundred guests watched the ceremony.
Dr. Honan and wife, well known here, aboard the Carmania first to reach the ill fated Volturno. They stood by providing aid as long as possible and Mrs. Honan later reported to her sister the scene was beyond description.
The city council met Monday night and elected Napper Bilsland to succeed Josiah Laney, the councilman at large who resigned. The selection was unanimous.
Justice James Hoover of Veedersburg was acquitted by Judge Schoon after a Monday morning trial over alleged false retention and improper docketing of fees. The case is linked to the Wet and Dry fight in the neighboring city.
Charles M Berry, late proprietor of the Veedersburg News, died at his Veedersburg home after a stomach hemorrhage. He passed away around 1 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 2 p.m. and the body was taken to Waynetown for final services at 11 a.m. today with interment following.
John Gillum died at his home Thursday morning after a long illness. His funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon. Interment followed in Harveyburg cemetery. He was in his seventies and survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Elmer Aluard and a son Leslie, all at his bedside.
A big closing out sale of the Lewsader and Clem stock of goods begins Saturday. This is a choice set of merchandise with many rare bargains. See the sale ad elsewhere. You miss many good bargains if you are not in on the sale.
Rally Day at the Bible School will start at 10 30 replacing the usual worship hour. The evening sermon titled Paul The Forsaker will be delivered by the pastor. The young ladies choir will be assisted by Mr Harris.
Uncle Hezekiah Martin of Fifth and Harrison Streets in Covington turned ninety five on Tuesday born October 14 1818. He moved to Covington in 1882 and has remained a continuous resident, the only one living here from that year. He remains in good health and often walks about the city.
The Leader reports a closing out sale tomorrow after purchasing Lewsader and Clem bankrupt stock. Stock will be sold regardless of cost to the purchasing public in this vicinity. Early Saturday morning start of the sale promises notable savings for shoppers.
Miss Mary A Robb of this city and Mr Schuyler L Cates of Fulton township were quietly married in Covington last Saturday afternoon by Dr H K Nox. The bride, daughter of Mrs Queen E Robb, taught in township schools for years, and the groom teaches in Cates schools. They have many friends who wish them well.
Harriet Reeves, long time Newtown resident and mother of ex sheriff, died Tuesday at 10 45 AM at her daughter Susan Hass home after a lengthy illness. At about eighty three she was among the town's oldest residents having witnessed many local changes from the era of the stage coach. She leaves three children Will of Bloomington Charles of Indianapolis and Susan Haas of Newtown along with five grandchildren.
V Humphrey industrial commissioner and Mrs Humphrey of Chicago visited Covington as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs O S Douglas. They left Monday morning. Humphrey once worked with the local college and recalled fond memories of Covington and its people.
Homer McDonald, just back from DePauw after ten days, was found to have lung issues. His physician prohibits him from returning to school for two or three years, prompting broad sympathy from readers as civic duties call.
An engineer from Copenhagen named Aassen claims to have perfected a soldier automaton. A buried cylinder connects to a distant signal station and rises to fire 400 shots horizontally when triggered. It would replace skirmishers, forming hidden lines that fire against invaders with an estimated 10 percent enemy survival after an attack.
In a Review of Reviews piece, monarchy shifts from dynastic grandeur to national symbol. Rulers like Wilhelm II are portrayed as serving people's welfare, not divine right, as modern monarchs become ceremonial representatives. The rising generation of royalty may assume constitutional leadership in a democratic frame.
The article honors David Popper, renowned cellist and composer, marking his seventieth birthday in Budapest. It credits him with preserving the cello repertoire, expanding technique, and elevating the instrument to a true solo status while noting his Bohemian birth.
A French artist in Montmartre uses a carved wooden hand on a chain to signal that he has shaken hands with all his friends. When he shakes, the wooden hand clicks loudly and is recognized as a social gesture among his companions in a bustling cafe.
The latest triumph in building material is making stone from mud with solidity close to concrete. Adobe-like structures are formed from ferruginous schist, screened and tamped into concrete block forms, promising durability comparable to brick and softer stones.
Grandma Denman fell at her East Washington home last Saturday and is bedbound. No bones broken but recovery is slow due to advanced age. Mrs. P. A. Schmidt returned to Cincinnati with her mother Mrs. Mary Dunlap, who will visit two weeks before returning to Indianapolis to act as a Woman's Club delegate.
Members of the Woman’s Club were entertained at Mrs. R. H. Nebeker’s home with a fine chicken dinner and fern adorned rooms. The afternoon program impressed attendees and delegates were chosen for the State Federation of Clubs to meet in Indianapolis from October 21 to 24.
D J Young and Co of Covington Indiana urges immediate purchase of cement before price increases. They offer rock salt and sack salt and salt in barrels in stock at the same store.
I N Everson of Haverhill Mass after alighting from a streetcar briday morning walked into a blind wasteway on the West side of South Whir d street and fell hard. He was carried to the Tremont for medical care suffering a badly strained left ankle plus cuts and bruises. He visited Mrs Bob King, aunt of his wife, before continuing to Indianapolis Saturday. The trap has been safeguarded by the city.
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