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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
1
County Superintendent Guy A. Waldrip said he would resign if a salary-boosting contract with an Illinois school supply firm is confirmed at its Oxvther meeting, effective January 1, 282. He cites a temptation of pay and political timing as reasons, noting Democratic trustees elected by voters would replace him next June.
The September term of the Circuit Court opened Monday and runs to December 15. Five cases on the criminal docket were disposed of at call including Vickery and Clark who pled guilty to grand larceny and received 2 to 14 years. Sears fined 1 and 1 to 2 years. Three Covington youths were sent to Pendleton and Jeffersonville. Meats of Veedersburg received 1 to 7 years with suspended sentence. Cranmore received a suspended 1 to 8 year term. The jail is empty and civil cases were assigned or continued.
Homer McDonald respected farmer and cattle breeder joined in marriage with Miss Effie Clare Myers daughter of Ransom Myers in a Thursday evening ceremony. They will reside at the old home near the Big Four depot as George McDonald purchased the Harter home on East Washington for their future occupancy.
The Service Progress Special displays small models of cars and steam engines on the Big Four tracks in Covington from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday October 5, 1923. Visitors can learn about steam road transportation and its role in national development.
Lawrence Peters was thrown from a truck he rode last Saturday and breaks the large tone of his right forearm. He is getting along nicely.
A local notice promotes a choice spring chicken delivery in the city with a contact phone 405-2 and an article date of September 28, 2017.
Lydia McJimsey, a well known Wingate resident, will celebrate her hundredth birthday at Bottenburg park in Wingate on Sunday September 30. Aiming for 1 008 attendees, relics such as an early sewing machine and silk shawl will be shown. Born in Jefferson County Indiana she and her families moved across states before settling near Mel llott. She has two living children Mrs Leonard Linville and William S Bain.
Marriage licenses issued since last report include E Homer McDonald and Effie C Myers of Wallace and John L Allen with Gertrude Otten of Danville. Other couples: Richard H Meek and Georgia M Hughes of Terre Haute, William Biggs and Sadie Flint of Williamsport, Virgil L Smith and Della M Holt of Bloomington, Jack W Taft and Cleo V Watson of Michigan Missouri, James P Martin of Covington and Maud M Lockhart of Indianapolis, Charles S Ludwick and Bessie Riley of Danville, Floyd B Ford and Blanch V Sams of Urbana, Corway Sample and Artie B Purpo of Yeddo.
Indiana Republican circles see several leaders visiting Indianapolis this week. Clyde A. Walb LaGrange state chairman will meet with organization men and women at the Severin hotel today and tomorrow. Postmaster General Harry S New will be in the city tomorrow and Thursday. Senator James E Watson will return to the city during the week. The committee urged Mr McCray to resign for the party's good.
Mayor and Mrs. John S. Ratcliff have gone South for the winter. William Burgner, a Veedersburg City Council member, will assume the mayoral duties during the absence.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Robert H. McKinney as acting superintendent. Morning and evening sermons by Rev. Elijah B. Johnson titled The Great Adventure Life and Christ's Last Miracle. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 led by Bryant Livengood. Invitation to all to worship. Inspirational poem lines urged sailing toward church next Sunday.
Indianapolis Sept. 20 The state tax levy for 1924 was fixed at 30 cents per $100 of taxable property by the state board of tax commissioners Governor McCray and State Auditor Bracken. The rate, up 3 cents from the present level, is a compromise between 28 cents favored by administration leaders and 33 cents deemed necessary by Bracken. Bracken protested noting a projected year end deficit of $3,646,000 due to the levy being too low. The levy applies on a property valuation of $25,265,000,000 and will raise about $15,795,000, state officials said.
Director G I Christie of Purdue University told the Indiana Millers Association meeting in Indianapolis that the old wheat for flour exchange could save about 3 dollars per barrel on flour at current prices. He noted Indiana mills allow farmers to deliver wheat and draw flour, typically 36 pounds flour per bushel of wheat, without considering market prices. Carl W Sims of Frankfort supported adopting Mickihoff variety in Indiana to boost yields.
A Ford touring car driven by Brownlow Zick of Attica was struck by a gravel train on the Covington Wane of the Wabash railroad about 6 15 yesterday evening. Fog prevented sighting the train as Zick attempted to cross Logan street and the car was carried 100 feet on the engine pilot. Zick remained in the car until the train stopped near the water tank and suffered bruises to the shoulder and left leg. The Ford was badly damaged.
Aged 83 veteran Republican supporter Uncle George Sines of Yeddo renewed his subscription in Covington last Thursday. He once led Yeddo's mercantile trade, now serves as president of Yeddo Bank, and reports robust health. He came to pay taxes and greet friends. well wishes accompany his continued service.
Marion Wakely of Attica former Warren County resident has moved to the County Farm for the winter due to poor health where he will receive care.
The Johnson Oil Burner promises easy oil burning for ranges heaters boilers furnaces and hot water systems with attachments for hotels restaurants and homes. It claims successful operation with the cheapest oils and guarantees each burner with demonstrations at the Tire and Battery shop in Covington Indiana.
The three escapees Ava Motg 15 Margaret Zahorsky 17 and Pearl Stevens 16 claimed Detroit origins while fleeing from Clermont Industrial School. Captured near Danville after misdirecting motorists with a wreck tale, they were identified by police and sent back to custody. Guards, including Kenosha Sessions, pursued them after reports of a Sunday night sighting east of Danville.
A compact classifieds item seeks a buyer seller or trader with a Republican affiliation. The ad promises straightforward deals for political alignment and potential exchanges of goods or services.
The Kingman Fair ends this week with a large Saturday parade and a keynote address by Rev. R. B. Kern, a nationally known speaker. The event promises one of the region’s largest ratings and draws.
The Woman's club opened the club year at Mrs. L. M. Dunlap's home with a welcome address by the president. The program included a piano duet by Mrs. Mayer and Mrs. LaTourette, a poem parody titled America for Lena by Mrs. Clifton, a Europe trip account by Mrs. Lena Schoonover, and a solo by Mrs. W. H. Lykins. Guests included Mrs. William Dunlap and Mrs. Alex Schmidt.
No trace has been found of the masked bandit who robbed L. E. Wright at the Linden junction station of the Monon and Cloverleaf railroads early Friday. Police in Lafayette and Crawfordsville were notified, but no crew has led to the thief’s trail.
James Martin oldest son of Dr. EF J. Martin married Maud M. Lockhart of Indianapolis in a Monday evening ceremony conducted by Rev. E. B. Johnson. The couple's friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
Frazier of Veedersburg has purchased the McCord shoe stock at Veedersburg and has taken possession of the same.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m but no preaching services due to annual conference sessions. Russell B Kern, pastor. New patterns weekly at Purfeerst Hat Shop on North Side. Also a political ad urging readers to take the Republican and share with friends.
A night watchman, O A Newnam, at the Attica stockyards was robbed Monday around 9 p m by a masked bandit who tied him with wire after taking 19 90 in cash including three five dollar bills and four one dollar bills.
The trade territory depends on merchants and residents not just distance. If merchants push the business in surrounding country, advertise widely, and back every claim with action, trade will radiate outward and a town gains a reputation for being awake. It is the people in the town who drive growth, not only those nearby.
A notice announces that the individual has been engaged as General Secretary and Confusel for Cole Chemical Company of Topeka Kansas. The writer will remain in Covington Indiana with a law office open, attending to all entrusted legal business and arranging for a capable attorney to join soon. A competent stenographer will handle matters in the interim.
A large audience packed Waynetown on Tuesday evening for a parade and speaking event. Attendees were reported from this city as well as nearby areas, marking a record turnout.
City High teachers held a reception Wednesday evening at Tree Spring after work with a fine lunch and lively social time. The event united old teachers welcoming the new ones.
Veedersburg business men plan a street fair for the last week in October. It will be the first in many years in this vicinity, marking a return of a local community event.
Will Cronk and Billy Parish of North Millcreek transacted business in Covington on Friday. James Neal and family plan to relocate to Covington from Hillsboro occupying the Blakely bungalow on North Sixth street. Newell Farr and wife of Oregon visited Mr. and Mrs. Jos Wilkey Saturday night. TOM MOORE in Hold Your Horses drawn from real life by Rupert Hughes plays Lyric To Night Thursday. Earl Lape aged twenty son of Charles Lape of Lower Warren died in Hammond while at work. Funeral services were at Benson Chapel Saturday at 11 30 a m with interment in Mound cemetery M Board undertaker in charge.
The 58th annual reunion of the 86th Indiana Volunteers was held in Lebanon with Oliver D. Blakely in attendance. Twelve veterans registered. the rest were unable to attend. A post reunion banquet and program followed at the G A R Hall with tributes to the regiment, organized by the Women’s Relief Corps and local citizens.
Covington Red Cross sent 206 dollars to the Japanese Relief Fund with 93 dollars from individuals and 107 dollars from the local K K K chapter via proper channels. The sum is likely the highest raised in any local section in the country, reflecting strong contributing factors.
Ray Hershberger and Max Svylt of Veedersburg along with Opal Zimmerman and Ruth Banta of this city were returning from Danville when their auto missed the Foster bridge detour near George Keller’s home. The car plunged into the creek, leaving no serious injuries but causing heavy damage to the vehicle.
Thomas Taggart former chairman of the Democratic National Committee improved after hospital care in Boston He rested well slept through night and doctors predicted a speedy recovery following illness at his Hyannisport summer home
James Archer of Mellott area was badly hurt Saturday when his hand was drawn into an ensilage filler after finishing a silo fill. The machine severed the left hand at the first joint and caused serious lacerations to two other fingers.
The Indiana State Teachers Association unveiled its program for the October 18 to 20 meeting in Indianapolis. Officials expect about 15 000 attendees with many prominent educators and lecturers on the program.
With shorter days and cooler water the bass and salmon begin to bite their best. Fishermen head to the waters eager to fish.
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