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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
7
A roundup of social calls and hometown visits. People such as Miss Effie Brown, Roscoe Wilkey, and Miss Ruth Miles headlined with friends and relatives in Covington. Local merchants promoted sales while residents traveled to Danville, Veedersburg, and Lafayette for gatherings during Easter weekend.
Attica Methodists are building a new parsonage as local efforts and notes of progress appear across town. Mentions include several residents, shop ads, and upcoming sales at The Leader as the community comments on improving amenities and daily commerce.
Local ads announce a full stock of spring dress goods and trimmings at J. Loeb's Stores. Public sale planned by Naely Clem due to ill health. both he and Mrs. Clem to leave farm for health. Wier Wycoff of Purdue visited city, hosted by Ruth Myles. Decoration Day is two months away. E M Board offers granite monuments at 15 percent off. calls for unmarked graves. Fronia Bender returns home from teaching. praised as a county’s successful teacher. Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville visits sister Laura Barrett and CO N. Harding. Lewis Trueman of North Vernon calls. owns a nice home farm. Clothing selections for all ages available from local editors and newspaper colleagues at a Democratic meeting. Death of Van Buren resident noted. identified as staunch Republican farmer.
William Clark a Veedersburg veteran died Monday morning Mrs M Maser and children visiting her Evansville parents in Evansville advance summer style at M Scesley store reference to local figures and travel.
Advertises large assortment of new and handsome rugs in all sizes at reasonable prices. Also notes two Markers from Tipton to serve ten and seven years in Ft Leavenworth. Ost and Davis begin erection of a new modern biker’s oven. Lost gray sweater between home and public square or farm. Return to Mrs. James Everly for reward.
Mrs Sam Brown and daughter Mary Margaret from Washington DC arrived Saturday to spend the summer with her parents Dr and Mrs Rowland. Noah Dotson died Sunday at his home near Cates. He was about 50 years old and a bachelor. The funeral was held at Burnsides Chapel Wednesday morning with burial at Cates cemetery.
The text states premiums at J. Loeb's Stores are simply 5 cents Rea Cas for each dollar of merchandise purchased. It presents a straightforward offer without fictional or uncertain value. The record notes the store and the premium type tied to purchases.
An English publication recounts a white owl struggling against fierce winds to reach a wind vane on a spire. After repeated slips, the bird finally grips the crossbar, wipes its beak, and flies off. The tale highlights habit’s powerful draw on wild behavior and the owl’s stubborn perseverance.
In central France near Bourges a small British colony called Foretains lives in the royal forest of Allugny. Charles VII granted John Stuart a park and tax exemptions, with a magistrate who ruled without appeal. The settlers cleared trees for orchards, kept strong Scottish traits, and retain beards, whiskers, and distinctive dress. Names reflect Scottish or English origins such as Talbot Cromwell Halliday and Godwin.
Editor C. M. Berry came over from Veedersburg on Tuesday morning. Charley is very much reduced in flesh after winter grippe complications. Farmer Mack this week received four cars of sacked mill feed from Kansas City and Peoria. He plans to handle a full line of feed and all kinds of coal. Phone 81 for monument if a grave is neglected. E. M. Board offers memorials. Philp Shoaf, over eighty, died near Wallace Sunday. funeral at Lutheran cemetery east of Wallace Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sewell returned from Hot Springs. Mrs. Sewell suffers inflammatory rheumatism. We buy millinery through importers to save the middleman’s profit at The Leader, with trading stamps. W. W. Layton got a new Auburn touring car last week. Will bought the same last August but received it only recently. Mound City Paints may cost a trifle more Rainier's Pharmacy.
Mitchell Conover of Wabash township reports a surge in sheep births from 39 ewes. Thirty seven ewes bore twins and two bore triplets, though one lamb perished among the triplets. Also advertising spring suits at J Loeb's Stores.
A self conscious young clergyman is called to a church in upper New York. After his first service a deacon compares the sermon to Tom Dorgan’s fast deer hunt, saying the minister followed the tracks all day in the wrong direction, highlighting the misdirection of effort.
A humorous exchange centers on marriage proposals among daughters with Elsie and Ethel deemed too young, Mary judged old enough to marry. The dialogue showcases social pressures and witty banter typical of the era in Yonkers.
An exchange in Practical View cites a maid asking if love guides marriage. The widow replies love matters, but warns that marriage without financial security is like sipping soda froth. The remark reflects social values on romance and economic stability.
An applicant replies that she prefers patent sweepers as a method of cleaning rooms, while the mistress questions her alacrity, reflecting a domestic work scene from the Baltimore American.
Earl Kraut, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kraut former trustee of Jackson township, died at home near Wallace Sunday night after a measles relapse. Funeral services were held Tuesday as many friends in the county extend sympathy in their sorrow and bereavement.
Cash Premiums are proving most satisfactory to buyers at J Loebs Stores with no tickets needed and no waiting. A scent premium on every dollar purchase.
The third annual commencement of Richland High Schools at Mellott Opera House on Saturday April 2 1910 at 5 pm. Thirteen graduates six from Newtown and seven from Mellott. Dan Simms to deliver the class address. E S Waggoner serves as township trustee.
County Chairman Marshall appointed AO Lewis L Riggio Hardy Sanger Perry Glascock and H H Elwell to the executive committee. The press notes Andy broke promises to Logan township Republicans while Riggin declined the honor and Whickcar was named in his place to preserve party harmony. Ladies Spring Woolen Suits at J Loeb stores priced 310 and up.
Covington High School wraps up commencement plans with DePauw University president F I McConnell to give the address and Rev G W Watkins to deliver the baccalaureate sermon Clifford Dice named class speaker and a list of graduates including Helen Adkins Clifford Dice Leslie Harlow Carson Keefer Goldie Little Maude Martin James Sullivan Forrest Ward Elizabeth Wilkey Ralph Williams Miranda Dewlio Lowell Rainier Hazel Pasley.
James Slim urges subscribers to fund the Rink Opera House loan stressing personal reliability and city benefit. He notes remaining subscription, says work starts next week, and invites ladies to send loans via blank contracts at O K Restaurant or Fountain Trust Co. building.
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