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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
1
A Saturday afternoon tornado ripped through Hillsboro and surrounding areas causing extensive damage to farms, homes, and businesses. Trees, elevators, and telegraph poles were toppled while the Hillsboro Telephone Co. and other venues reported heavy losses with no deaths.
Hillsboro merchants, famed for their grit, cleared debris and organized damaged stock as commerce resumes its normal pace after the setback.
Covington High School lost to Georgetown 2 to 0 in a quick Saturday game in an Illinois town. Covington trailed in the first quarter before rallying later, yet the heavy Georgetown and Danville line outweighed them. Several Covington players are lightweights, limiting the team’s frontline strength.
Charles B. Foxworthy, charged with the murder of Mitchell Kiger in a woods fight near Danville, was released on 5000 bond last Friday. He asserts self defense and expects acquittal when arraigned in circuit court on the third Monday in November. Bond was signed by local notables including Foxworthy, his father George Foxworthy, counsel A T Livengood, and friends J S Henry Jule Tinsley James Rice Alonzo DeVoss Dennis Broderick John R Crane O W Crane J P Howard J D Brown James Price. Public sentiment appears to favor Foxworthy.
The Daddy of Em All street fair in Veedersburg runs through the week with crowds growing on Thursday and Friday as the event provides entertainment for all. Weather has been challenging but attendees filled streets for the usual fair scenes and activities.
The Maude Stevens Concert Company performs at the Methodist church tonight as the Matinee Musical Lecture Course opens. Stevens presents impersonations and costume monologues, with Kimball on violin and Chamberlin on piano and whistling. Children will enjoy it. under 14 admission is 15 cents, adults 35 cents.
Second-hand folding machine disassembled from a press setup. Bargain price for quick sale. Suitable for refurbishing or immediate installation. Local pickup preferred.
Fred Harlow of Crawfordsville died after a Monday morning collision on a straight level stretch near Pittsboro. He was found trapped under his automobile and did not regain consciousness. Dr. A A Swope and others described his condition as hopeless.
The obituary notes the passing of a younger brother of N. G. Harlow of the city. He was a well known figure in the community and remembered for his local ties.
While the John Shoaf clover hurler outfit was being moved to the John Crowder farm near Hillsboro an engine broke through the bridge east of Charley Starnes Sr farm. No serious damage occurred and Mr Shoaf escaped unharmed. Replacing the machine on level ground proved difficult due to the five foot high bridge.
Thomas N. Honan explains to township boards the 1911 act cutting town trustee terms by half to ensure continuous overage. In even towns, high vote earners in 1904 keep until January 1914 with others elected to fill remaining seats. in odd towns, the majority from 1904 holds over and lowest vote receivers are elected. Appointed successors are elected separately from the 1904 majority vote tally.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held a Tuesday evening reception in the church parlors for retiring pastor Rev. Frank K. Dougherty and family and for the new pastor Rev. E. W. Strecker and his son Paul. It was an informal event with punch and wafers and a musical program. About two hundred attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The advertisement highlights deep discounts on novelty cloaks carcases and plushes at J Loeb's stores. It also promotes sale bills from the Republican office and offers customization to customer liking.
A conservative Republican push supports former Vice President Fairbanks for governor. He may accept if the state convention offers the nomination, though he has not spoken on the matter. Supporters argue his candidacy would unite business and conservative factions and bolster electability.
The Rev. Frank K. Dougherty and his family left Wednesday afternoon for Grace Church in South Bend. They go as pastor from Covington at the North West Indiana Conference session after four years of faithful service. He is praised as an excellent preacher and strong pastor, with a splendid family. They will be missed by many friends.
The State of Indiana v Joseph Williams, a Mill Creek Township farmer, will be tried next in Fountain circuit court with a petit jury. Williams faces incest and criminal assault charges involving Miss Zola Williams. Zola has been held at Clearmont reform school near Indianapolis and barred from contact with defense. Williams posted 1500 dollars bail last June. His wife, daughter of the late Commissioner Hutts, filed for divorce and a deed-settlement suit. The case is described as sensational and highly watched.
Local retail notices advertise men and boys overcoats at very low prices across J. Lobe's stores. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the sale on available stock for men women and children.
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