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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
8
Report details oil and gas traces at multiple depths as drilling continues toward an artesian strike. Chronology notes soapstone and shale layers, gas and oil odors, and the ultimate discovery of strong artesian water with mineral qualities.
The report details multiple salt well trials with seed bags at depths up to 856 feet, pumping rates, brine temperatures, and valve jams from mud. After repeated failures, a fifth trial produced 200 bushels per day and the directors ordered decisive further testing and equipment fixes.
A special state board of health session in Indianapolis hears farmers nationwide appose stream pollution by strawboard mills and other industries. Farmers claim previous law favored factories, prompting a protest from landowners and manufacturers. Dr Forest and Secretary Wharty returned from stream inspections amid renewed disputes.
The Chicago & Southeastern road resumes operations after an eighteen day stoppage over back wages. Workers elected a treasurer to handle receipts until all back pay is settled, under a cooperative management plan. Railway attorney Harry Crawford, a Chicago figure, owns the line.
Frankfort Indiana October 18 The Matthews murder case jury finds him guilty of voluntary manslaughter The penalty ranges from 2 to 21 years The defense argued emotional insanity and a belief in a divine right to kill a seducer under God The case has drawn intense local interest and broad public sympathy for the prisoner.
Washington Ind Oct 24 The grand jury returned a second degree murder indictment against Frank Purcell who was arrested last August for killing his wife The initial charge of manslaughter was filed by Purcell’s 14 year old son The death of Mrs Purcell created a sensation as it occurred the eve of her daughter’s marriage to Noah Sutherland a prominent young farmer
Wil Hawn Hogan a Johnston company window glass worker disemboweled himself with a razor last night in Wartford City in front of his wife and children. He had been drinking heavily and died almost instantly.
Elmer Reynolds was shot three times by J Y Wallick at Wallicks home where Reynolds his sister and nephew were visiting. Wallick was arrested after the incident as police investigate alleged motives involving Wallicks wife.
In Washington Indiana on October 23 Mrs Etta E MacCann obtained a divorce and wed William A Stewart within thirty minutes Acting on a vow to beat her ex husband who said he would marry as soon as the decree was issued The rapid remarriage followed the decree and adds a swift twist to the case.
The Michigan City prison board of control met in the governor's office yesterday and elected James D. Reid of South Bend as warden to succeed George A. Shideler who had resigned some time ago.
South Bend reports George A. H. Shideler of Michigan City chosen as president and Charles H. Grout of Indianapolis named secretary at the Indiana conference of charities session in session close.
Special Judge F H Hatfield refused Buck Wheeler a new trial in Booneville Indiana after his conviction last week for the murder of his son Malahe Baca Ha. Wheeler faces the remaining sentence as the case moves toward final disposition.
A correspondent recalls an old Virginia story where an overseer orders enslaved people to be paraded for inspection and then harms livestock. After the brutal act, the planter proclaims a revival of health among the slaves and a surge in plantation prosper.
An English visitor to America recounts curious dining fare from Delmonico’s to Terrapin and canvasback duck. She prefers terrapin, mocks English glassware serving, and notes Yankee pie is often a tart or ice cream while oysters, cockles, and clam dishes win praise. She criticizes abundance of food on the table.
Edward Cocker once famed for the phrase Ace gt ta Cocker is linked to a scarce 1678 edition of his Arithmetick. A private collector recently examined two or three perfect copies with an inscription claiming Hawkins published the author’s corrected copy. A purported portrait is questioned by experts. Cocker died in 1675.
Augustine Washington worked on pig iron at Accokeek furnace in Stafford Virginia in 1732 about fifteen miles from Fredericksburg as his son George Washington was born. The Princi pio company built the furnace on Augustine Washington land totaling about 1600 acres with ore, and he owned one sixth of the furnace property in return for land transfer. Andrew Carnegie declares true civilization honors those who save others over those who kill.
Mrs. Catherine Toft of the Valkrein Association and Mrs. Clara Makemer of the Florence Crittenden Anchorage Mission report strong results from Peruna for worn-out systems debility and dyspepsia. They credit the tonic with improving female irregularities and nerves. The Penuna Medicine Co. offers Dr Hartman’s book and Health and Beauty free on request.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a well advertised H.&. & 4, 80 suit or overcoat, promising style in leading journals and featuring The Leader as the promoter.
Auction notice for a sale at the old Nelson Crane place six miles southeast of Covington on Friday November 8 1001 at 1 am. Items include shoats cows sheep calves ponies hay and more with credit terms over 39 and cash under 5. Auctioneers J D Bybee Tas Vickery Lewis Ockerman and Goshen.
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