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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
1
Vera Cates twenty died when a car driven by her brother Russell went off the Cayuga Wabash river grade east of town. The vehicle toppled and Vera was pinned beneath it, with death attributed to base of skull fracture and a broken neck.
Following are the jurors named for the grand and petit juries. Grand Jury includes Oliver Bantz Troy township Daniel M. Strader Mill creek Freeman Dice Van Buren Charles Marlatt Wabash John Huwash Logan Ira Bennett Richland. Petit Jury includes Charles Calvert Logan township Clarence Duncan Davis David H Beasley Logan James Carwile Troy Robert Smith Wabash Newman Marlatt Richland J W Foster Shawnee Clayton Ingersoll Cain William M Ratelif Millcreek.
Mrs. Sarah Judy died Sunday at her granddaughter Mrs. Otto B. May’s home in West Lafayette after infirmities of age. A Warren county pioneer, she was survived by seven children including John F. Judy Judyville Florence Judy Roy Judy of Kansas City and others. Funeral Tuesday at 10 at Mrs. May’s Lafayette home conducted by Rev. McCloud. body to Williamsport for burial.
Dan Alison of State Line linked to Danville mayor Madden and conducted multiple sales across Kentucky. He cried two tales in Horse Cave last week, assisted Madden in a Danville tire and rubber firm auction, and scheduled further auctions near Foster Romine Corner Williamsport and Alvin with Starr farm property sale on October 21.
The Warren circuit court in Williamsport sits with first female jurors in its regular panel. Mrs Bertha Winger Miss Eva Moore Mrs Jack Davis Miss Emily Boyd and Miss Pearl Dennis are the initial jurors called to duty in the historic session.
Perry Lindley nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Milt Lindley of Cooper Chapel was severely injured when he fell from a wagon load of gravel and was run over. He suffered a crushed head a ruptured rib and multiple fractures. A Danville specialist was called to treat him and his condition remained critical.
Three major damage suits arising from the Rodgers crossing killings were settled by Nebeker and Dice for the Big Four. Damages to Parker Lindseys and Linn Adams families totaled 6000 dollars with costs paid by the company. Hall, living in Illinois, had a separate settlement independent of the others.
County sheep men gathered their wool in Veedersburg on Thursday and loaded it for sale. The event reflects a busy local wool trade with producers delivering fiber for market evaluation.
A local wool pool attracted 101 men shipping 22 700 pounds of wool as a practical marketing solution in the absence of a local market. The effort aimed to move this year s crop through a small commission model managed by a manufacturer.
Senator Will E. Humphrey formerly of Crawfordsville now Washington spoke to a large crowd at the Veedersburg park pavilion at 7:80 Tuesday evening. His clear explanation of the League of Nations drew praise as one of the best campaign speeches in the county. The Newtown band provided music at Veedersburg and Hillsboro.
The Fountain County Modern Health Crusade opens in grade schools on Monday September 27. Supplies go to each child under the supervision of County Chairman Mrs. C L Myers and township chairmen. Health chore folders track daily habits like teeth brushing and hand cleaning to build lasting health.
William Cline is reported ill again due to gall stone trouble. Details of his condition and any medical action are not provided in the snippet.
Mrs. O Conner of Danville Illinois drove a Ford roadster on the Dixie Highway about a mile east of town when soft gravel caused the vehicle to roll over. She was pinned beneath the car and badly injured with head and chest injuries and a dislocated shoulder. Help arrived, she received medical attention, and was released to go home with her son in law. They had just returned from Indianapolis.
List of contestants across townships for breed and pig feeding contests at Covington fair. Includes winners and participants in canning and sewing club contests, baking, sheep feeding, poultry, and junior shorthorn breeders events with multiple named individuals from Richland, Davis, Wabash, Fulton, Van Buren, Millcreek, Shawnee, Cain, Logan, and Clark townships.
Mellott won the Sunday contest with a 5 to 2 score against Boneton Vornes on the fairgrounds. Mel lott fielded with Reynolds and Brown behind the plate and on the mound, while Hirshbeel twins were absent at Hoopeston. Jack Goudy was catcher and Frank Faust Jr pitched for Mellott.
September 22 is observed as Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, by Jews worldwide. The fast lasts from sunset September 21 to sunset September 22, with no food or drink, as worshippers seek peace with God and honor fallen heroes through fervent prayers.
William A. Moore files another suit in King man to collect assessments against residents and non-residents who own property benefitting from the State street improvement. The action targets Juniatta Miller and Nellie C. Madden as defendants in the third suit.
W. E. Humphrey missed his Hillsboro engagement due to illness, with Congressman Purnell substituting. A large crowd welcomed the speaker as Fred delivered a vigorous Republican address, earning praise and widespread satisfaction.
Rev. R. B. Kern was confined to bed after taking sick with the flu last Saturday. He is now improving and hopes to be out again in a few days.
The Central Illinois Racing Association schedules auto races at Lafayette Indiana on Sunday October 3 1920 with 17 entries from Indiana Illinois and Missouri. Notable cars include the Olds Special piloted by Marietta and Henderson of Ridge with Dr Roberts Chevrolet and Farm driving a Ford Special. Races start at 2 pm with time trials to determine places. entry blanks available from Walter Stuart Peris Tl.
At a county chairmen meeting in this city at 10 30 Wednesday Hon Alonzo Lindley of Kingman was unanimously named as the Joint Senatorial candidate to succeed the late Frank Pence on the republican ticket. Lindley a Fountain county product has served in the state legislature and his selection ends weeks of deadlock. This marks the first Senatorial candidate named from Fountain county in thirty years and no reflection is cast on other candidates.
Farm Labor candidate for Governor James M. Zion will speak here at 7 30 Saturday evening. Lect everybody come and hear a good speech.
A family in West Lebanon welcomes a trio of girls born September 6 to Mr and Mrs George Moore. The babies are named Janet Judith and Jean. Their mother Flora Crone, now Mrs Moore, is a West Lebanon native and niece of Minor Crone.
James Newton Stephens died September 15 in Covington after a long illness. Born January 11, 1849, on the Steph ens homestead near Newtown, he married Julia Ann Riesterer on February 26, 1880. He leaves a brother Owen Stephens and a large extended family, with funeral services held at the Newtown Baptist church and burial in the Old Baptist cemetery West of Newtown.
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon "Paul's Desire" and an evening service at 7 30 p.m. with "Force of Human Progress." Special music is planned for all services and the public is invited by Minister O W McGaughey.
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