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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
1
Eli Stansbury Indiana attorney general sues 51 defendants in The Fountain Produce Co. et al in Fountain and surrounding counties alleging a conspiracy to fix prices and restrain trade. Plaintiffs seek injunctions and charges include enticing employees and pressuring customers. Summons issued for the September term.
A tourist reported a small fire on the Wabash river bridge east of Cayuga Thursday. Citizens rushed to the scene and extinguished the blaze, likely started by a lit cigarette dropped between two bridge floors, causing no damage.
Local editor thanks a kind donor for two batches of extra fine roasting ears received when the staff were away. The note says the corn was the best tasted this season and invites readers to stop by as they share their appreciation.
Vera Longer Rusk and Glen Rusk are parties in a suit for divorce. The petition cites marriage on May 20, 1916, separation on August 24, 1920, cruelty and inhuman treatment, denial of town visits, verbal abuse, threats to murder, unfounded accusations of clandestine meetings, and comments on the child’s parentage. Rusk seeks divorce and custody of their child.
The city schools open next Sunday September 13th. Every pupil should be ready for work and prepared to begin lessons as the term starts.
Hon. Fred S. Purnell will speak at Veedersburg Park next Sunday at 2 p.m. on The Present Crisis. The non partisan Redpath chautauqua lecture is free to all. Purnell has presented this talk for three months and invites everyone to attend.
The second of three meetings between Cayuga and Cates takes place at the Cates ball field on Sunday September 12 at 2 30 p m. Local readers can expect a competitive matchup as the series continues.
Myron L Tinney ex army aviator died after falling 500 feet during an aerial stunt at the Detroit state fair. He attempted to reach a rope ladder between planes but lost his grip, plunging to his death witnessed by about 200000 spectators. Tinney had performed stunts at the Danville Fair and was slated to headline Covington fair next.
Citizens of Hillsboro form a stock company named Hillsboro Electric Light Company with capital stock of 15000 and principal office in Hillsboro. The object is to transmit electric power and light from Attica for the city’s illumination. Glad to see our sister city coming into the light.
Prohibition officers raided a Syn dicate mining camp near Clinton finding the largest still yet seized. Arrested were John Girodana and John Vianetti who pled not guilty and posted $1,000 bonds. Officers confiscated a 75 gallon still 30 gallons of finished product 600 gallons of raisin mash 15 gallons of mule liquor 15 gallons of pre war whisky 1 200 quart bottles and several jugs. Cabin operators were away cutting wood when raid began.
The notice reports a strong registration effort with more than 60 percent of county voters registered. It notes progress in registering women and states another registration window on Oct 4. Every voter should be registered.
The ninth annual Mendenhall reunion gathered at John E and Mrs Mendenhall’s Perrysville home with 8 am arrivals. A vote chose Turkey Run as the 1921 meeting site, to be held the first Sunday in September.
Mrs. Frank Faust of this city was taken to Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota last week for examination and treatment. An operation was performed and proved successful though the condition was not as serious as feared. Friends report she is progressing well and expected to recover promptly.
A masked auto bandit entered a Pied Wiggly store in Danville during morning hours. He locked the manager in a back room and stole 1500 dollars in Saturday trade receipts not yet banked due to Labor Day. Police were summoned but could not identify the culprit.
At the Indiana fair the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates will attend in the afternoon and address the crowd from the grandstand. Both sides prepared to welcome their candidate, offering a chance for voters to compare the contenders for the office.
Purfeerst presented a large tomato to the office as a fine specimen and a daily range of vegetables is noted with sales through the week except Sunday. The writer expresses gratitude for the tomato and says it was well used.
The Talbert and Gouty families held their annual reunion at Grange Hall last Sunday. A large crowd gathered for a social day and a fine noon dinner was served.
The Lyric offers entertaining films this week with steady crowds. Seats are comfortable and music is pleasing, making it a pleasant evening. Don’t miss Madaline Traverse in The Spirit of Good with two shows Saturday at 7 and 8 15 p.m.
Dr Aaron S Watkins prohibition party presidential candidate will launch a campaign tour by airplane on September 15 covering all states east of the Rocky Mountains. Analysts warn the tour may end after the November 4 election.
Town residents and guests fill the week with visits and moving about. Notables include G Claud Babb of Stone Bluff and J H Van Meter of Danville visiting friends, while Dorothea Nebeker of Cambridge and Bernice Farr of Wolcott are guests of local families.
A large Warren county gathering in Williamsport last Thursday heard Senator James Watson speak to a suffrage celebration. The Huntington Ladies' Quartette and Fowler brass band provided music as Watson delivered a well received address. Local women organized a Womans' Republican Club and moved into earnest politics.
Roy Smith's candidacy for Joint Senator gains general favor across the three counties. Voters blame the deadlock and urge those in stalemate to step aside, praising Smith as qualified and committed to the counties and party.
Mont L. Casey editor of the Ver million Democrat in Clinton was assaulted at the printing office doorway by Jake Clark of Centenary a mining hamlet west of Clinton. Clark drove to Clinton jumped from his car and struck the editor without warning. No reason given but believed linked to a prior editorial assault on Clark's business.
The piano pupils of Wm. Lucas presented a fine recital at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. Attendees were good though competing city attractions limited turnout. Lucas is praised as a skilled musical artist with a large class showing excellent work.
The 14th annual Dice family reunion met at Veedersburgs United Brethren church due to rain on August 29. A hearty dinner followed, then entertainment from the Veedersburg Orchestra and readings, with talks on Billy Dices and Indiana Dice kinship. W S Boggs elected president, Fred Schrader vice president, Nsola Strader secretary, Hardy F Dice treasurer. Afterward attendees toured the park where watermelons provided by M D Bodine and Wm Barkley were shared.
Lewis C. Allen and Belle Stephens Allen celebrate their 50th anniversary with a family reunion at Major Stephens home in Newport. Attending are J S Stephens Ellen Moss barger Mollie Ludlow Graham and others, many tied to Perrysville Indianapolis and Chicago. Llwood Hunt and Emma Hargrave Hunt also recently marked the milestone. Both couples include Civil War veterans with long careers in law and county offices. The AlLeast one couple had nine children, six surviving.
An all day celebration at the fair ground Saturday features auto races wrestling matches and band concerts for all ages. Finish the week with the auto races and enjoy entertainment throughout the day.
A Home Coming event will be held at Bethel Baptist church on Sunday September 26 1920 with a 10 am Sunday school and 11 am sermon by the pastor. Dinner at noon, then an afternoon program of songs readings music and responses by members and former pastors. Everyone invited.
Wm. Mendenhall of Wabash was in Covington on Saturday to attend to local interests and meetings.
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