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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
1
The Fountain County Tuberculosis Association will meet at Council Hall Tuesday evening October 2. The public is earnestly invited to attend this meeting.
Mrs. Mary E. Servs, wife of Cale Sears of this city, was admitted to Central Hospital after an inquest and signs of severe mental distress. She was taken there by Officer Lens and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Littles on Monday for examination.
In Indian County the State Board of Election Commissioners issued an opinion on absent voters. The ruling, concurred by members Tennant and Spenev, orders White County to appoint deputies to deliver and collect ballots, noting one third of votes cast in Indian were contrary to the law as interpreted.
Charles Watts died at his Attica home on a Saturday afternoon after a long tenure with Pantind Arch. He moved to Attica from Fountain about two years ago and leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with burial at Four om, MP.
Fragmentary notice mentions patrons and resources with Lamm and Co and Hege and Sons offering measures for clothing or overcoats around October 26 227. Details are unclear but it signals a local shop event or sale.
The Kingman fair ended Friday night with a late crowd attending the final day events. Under town auspices the two day exhibit featured livestock shows, prize livestock, and prizes awarded for displays. Local school children enjoyed demonstrations while local leaders gave speeches.
Smyrna residents urged to gather old clothing for a relief effort aiding Near East sufferers. County official Avert A. Hesler will announce how to send items.
Dr Rudolph E Marti of Shelbyville has been appointed the designated dental examiner for the United States Veterans Bureau in Shelbyville for 1925. He enlisted in World War service while at Indiana Dental College and recently moved from Covington to take over Dr W E Blackburn’s practice and office above the Blue Bird confectionery.
Last week in Veedersburg Senator Capper of Kansas and in Attica Senator J E Watson of Indiana spoke to crowds largely about national issues. The talks, credited to Congressman Purets, drew modest local interest with some praise for Watson and Capper.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a church reception and minister appointment with references to a fund or board and a weekly schedule. The text is inconsistent but indicates church events and a tentative timeline or duties.
Dr C C Wert and M C Faust dentists have moved their offices to the Chamber of Commerce Building upper front office rooms inviting their friends and customers to visit.
Mrs D T Rich of Cincinnati and Mr Rich visited her mother and other relatives in Covington Wednesday night during a trip to the Northwest. She mentioned contacting Master Joseph York who has spent the past year in a TB sanitarium near Milville and appears to be markedly improved.
The October Commissioners list shows Auditor Newlin cost taxpayers 521.78 for September. His pay included 209 salary, 4.16 additional pay, 62.59 for office help, and 225.12 for election expenses for listing September registrants. A larger October list is expected.
Post advertisements offer stock of markers for sale at pre war prices. Ek M Boord and Co invites buyers at the South Side Square with notices tied to a poetry event featuring Herbert Rawlingson, Lyric, and Fridsy.
Announcement of the marriage states Miss Mary Long of Waynetown and Harry Starnes of Covington were wed quietly at the home of Rev. J. C. Burkhardt in Crawfordsville on Tuesday evening. Starnes, lecturer and electricity demonstrator, plans winter in Florida and spring chautauqua work.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Martin and several district members attended the W. F. M. S. district meeting at Mulberry on Monday and Tuesday. They returned with 35 prizes and Mrs. Martin was elected vice president of the society and a delegate to the Brand meeting.
Mrs. Martha Ann Haas wife of Charles D. McClure died aged about seventy at home after years as a devoted mother and church member. She was born to Jacob and Jane Campbell and married Rev. Ring then settled with her husband on the farm. survived by Charles D. McClure and several children and grandchildren, with many relatives and friends mourning her loss.
The full Chamber of Commerce will convene at the Commerce building on Wednesday evening October 25 at [time missing]. Members are urged to bring friends to attend and participate in discussions of key questions.
Funeral services for Milford Gossett 52 well known farmer of this vicinity were held at New Liberty church Tuesday afternoon at 2. Rev O W McGaughey officiated. He is buried in Bonebrake cemetery. Gossett had been ill for weeks but death was unexpected. He is survived by wife two sons Roland at home Chester in Fithian two brothers Grant Albert and three sisters Mrs Charles Parker Clarks Hill Mrs Henry Reath Alamo and Mrs Wesley Sutton Fredonia Kan.
The Standard Oil Co has purchased the Wm. McClerg corner on the northwest public square opposite the Johnson Oil station and will immediately tear down the old building to build a modern filling station. Competition among oil firms is intense with rumors of Sinclair expanding on the west side and another Standard station on the south side last week.
The note details the first basketball practice with about 20 students, 12 aiming for first team, and drills under Coach Mourer. It covers class officer elections for Senior and Junior classes, a guest talk by Dr Parkhill on Armenian relief, and mentions new Underwood typewriters, Miss Martin’s health work talk, attendance officer visit, and faculty trip to Indianapolis for the State Teachers Association.
Prof. P. E. Townsley of Shreveport and his wife have purchased the Shepard property at Seventh and Pearl streets. They are remodeling the house for Townsley’s mother, Mrs. Mary E. Townsley, who has moved in.
Cooper Clifton, well known from his long connection with the Republican and a home boy, returned home Saturday from a two week stay in Lake View Hospital where he underwent a serious operation for chronic appendicitis. He is improving nicely and hopes for complete restoration to health, though it will be some time before he can resume active work.
In response to growing patron age in our Ready to Wear departments, resident buyers in New York City visit markets to obtain choicest offerings and latest designs in coats suits and dresses for our customers. They promise savings of at least 25 percent compared with jobbers. Come inspect our splendid line. The Leaner M Herzog.
Ira Coffing of Covington area narrowly escaped death when an acetylene tank exploded at an adjacent plant. He had been troubleshooting a fighting system on his farm, was inside the tank, and emerged just as the blast occurred. His hands and face suffered burns from the explosion.
John W Campbell a prominent Stone Bluff farmer died at his home Monday night at 11 due to a paralytic stroke following injuries from a hay wagon fall earlier in summer. He left a wife two sons Joyce and Samuel two daughters Mrs Irma Crane and Mrs Favor Walton four brothers Frank James Custer and Andrew and four sisters Mrs Nelson Wist Covington Mrs John Board Eva and Halle Campbell. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Osborn Prairie church with burial in Osborn Prairie cemetery.
The County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in Veedersburg with a directors and tax committee session at 10:00 a m and a general meeting at 2:00 p m. President Frank Sims of Attica led the program as state bureau representative Mr Taylor urged farm enrollment and action. Officers elected include President Frank Sims Vice President Gordon Moffett Elijah Earl Sherman Strader Warren Randolph and Secretary Treasurer H K Busland. A county board meeting is planned for Oct 20 in Covington at 10:00 a m for organization.
The Adams family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the last illness of their father James H. Adams and sends appreciation from Samuel Adams and family.
The John B. Rogers Co produced All Aboard under Tri Kappa at the high school auditorium last Thursday and Friday. Large audiences praised the songs dances and staging while receipts benefited the milk fund and other home charities.
Attica and Covington newspapers trade accusations after Indianapolis News cites state records showing Fountain County Auditor Newlin allegedly shorted the county by 3360.00. Editors decry graft and seek public records while warning taxpayers of continued fiscal strain and alleged mismanagement.
The Fifth Street Christian Church reports increasing interest in revival meetings led by Evangelist Rev H A Davis. New song books are popular as services progress with the regular pastor absent Sundays. Davis preaches all next week and on weeknights at 7 30 p m and Sundays at 7 p m.
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