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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1923
Page
5
The Republican paper in Covington Ind admonishes readers about joining high order organizations for personal or political gain. It branding such members as crooks of the highest type in a strongly worded editorial tone.
The governor, McCray, is described as inclined to portray himself as a martyr to state interests. The record notes no known figure compelling him through three campaigns to win the governorship.
The passage argues that all individuals and bodies should track and obey the law to prevent harm and avoid complications. It criticizes officials who treat themselves as above the law and emphasizes accountability and public safety.
The city schools opened recently as lines of students gathered at two large buildings. Instructors greeted anxious pupils and new associations formed while old ties renewed, signaling months of study and activity to come.
The piece argues two state wide measures named The Goodrich Tax law and The Mc Cray administration acts will shape the 1924 campaign. It cites high taxes, farm price declines, and public discontent with Governor and local officials as signs voters may “smash the machine” at the next election. It urges leaders to heed public will and rethink policies.
The Covington merchants urge residents to support local businesses in a home campaign praising shrewd advertising and careful buying. They argue buying at home strengthens community ties and ensures value for every dollar spent locally.
A prominent report praises Chamberlain’s Cholera Infantum and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints in both children and adults. It claims near universal use and asserts the product’s unparalleled effectiveness with no rival in sight.
The 8th annual county fair highlights boys and girls club work with 92 pigs led by Olive Forrest of Van Buren Township as Grand Champion. Louise Marsh of Veedersburg fed the Grand Champion steer. Harold Meeker of Richland and Noah Brown of Shawnee excel in district contests. The Floral Hall hosts the large Domestic Science exhibit under Miss Hinchman and Mrs Purfeerst, with county nutrition projects featuring 400 women and Indiana flour premium runs aiding bread and cake entries.
SCOTT'S PRAIRIE Sunday School was well represented with Mr Dick Keteri making a flying trip to Covington on Sunday morning. Mr Arnet Robison and family visited in Lafayette Sunday. Mr Byron Lindley has been hauling legs to Hillsboro the past week. Farmers finished filling silos and are ready to hull clover. Mr Ransom Wagner and family called on Mr Franklin Hoover Sunday evening. Marven Cook of Veedersburg called on Mr J Glascock and family Friday. Eat Shular and wife and Arch Williams and family and son Harold went to the auto race at Covington Sunday. Harold Gray and family of Crawfordsville visited with Mr S Glascock and family Friday and over Sunday.
Local items report on residents attending races in Covington and Rockville, visits with family in Crawfordsville and Veedersburg, school plans in Franklin, and church activities at Freedom Church with a bazaar fundraiser. Included are updates on illnesses, banking association attendance in Indianapolis, and improvements at the Wallace church.
The sixth annual Stephens family reunion gathered at Veedersburg park with a noon dinner. Attendees included Carl Stephens Wingate Warren Stephens Win gate Clarence W Wilson New York John Stephens and wife Tom Marsh and wife Charley E Kinward and family Edward King and family Mrs Lina King Roy Haas and family all of this place and Frank King and wife of Frankfort. In the afternoon missionary and Bible teacher Mr Wilson delivered an engaging lecture.
The Shawnee bridge project proposes a new bridge at the W Hushaw crossing near Beulah Church in Shawnee. A $2800 appropriation funds removal of a span from the old Attica River bridge, the last remaining span.
Benjamin P. Riley aged 78 died at his Hillsboro home Sunday afternoon after a long Civil War service with Company A of the 154th regiment. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church with Rev. McGaughey, burial in Hillsboro cemetery. Survived by wife Mary E. Brown Riley and eight children: Elizabeth Hubbard, Eunice (Aterick), Ada Davidson, George Riley, Ned Riley, Alton Riley. six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs Emma Wright wife of Hamilton Wright died Saturday morning at home after an extended illness. She spent most of her life in Fountain County and had been ill about a week returning from her daughter's home. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Austin Livengood and Grace Wright, two sisters Mrs Berth Marksbury Mrs Malinos Wright both of Newtown, and brother Aaron Applegate of Yeddo. Funeral services held Monday. She was 66 years old.
Frank Rinehart and his family have returned to Florida for the winter. They are accompanied by Miss Manuel Hancock of Mellott.
Covington claims state licensed status through Ez Arter and markets at Hobbs and Sons Nursery in Bridgeport Indiana. Offers fruit trees and berries including peach trees planted in fall with replacement at half price if winter kill. also provides landscaping and specialty services.
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