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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
5
The page lists brief items about residents and visitors in Covington, shoppers and merchants including J Loeb's Stores, Merryman Bros, New Process Laundry, and Mrs J W Price. Mentions include Jacob Obiinger, Alfred Parker, Fred Purnell, and others with notices of church services, eye tests, and upcoming fairs.
Rev J P Henson was called to Waynetown to assist in conducting the funeral of an old resident. Burton the Clothier advertises a new store with latest styles in men wear. Mrs Clint Kaufman visited Mackinac Ill and returned Monday. O S Reed of Veedersburg will preach at First Church of Christ April 5 at 2 30 pm. Ladies white wash waists and new millinery ads appear for J Loeb and J Loach stores. Frank Bartlette of Warren County died after ingesting carbolic acid at Indiana Mineral Springs. Clifford Bivans to manage Mrs W Crane's jewelry store April 15. Wolf Flora contractors win $4500 house contract for John Bilsland on Fourth Street. George Williams to supply building materials.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor host a box supper at their hall over the Republican office in Covington Indiana on Tuesday night April 17 1906. All are invited and ladies should bring boxes. Boxes to be sold at 25 cents each.
Jessee Vanhook aged 19 attempted suicide Monday evening by carbolic acid. The dose was weak, physicians acted quickly and saved him. The incident is said to be caused by a love affair.
A new store on South Third Street in the Glascock room offers stationery perfumes a fine line of candies ice cream and ice cream soda. The Covington Supply Co invites customers to visit and call.
A local laundry ads its cleaning method claiming all items except a baby are washable. It notes customers praise carpets bought 20 to 25 years ago, especially those with the patented hollow stick. J. Loeb.
The Savage Opera Company presents Wagner and Verdi works at Englishs Opera House in Indianapolis on April 10 and 11. Elliot Schenck conducts the Wagner pieces and Chevalier Emmanuel the Verdi work. 75 chorus members and 200 company members perform with a 50 musician orchestra. Ticket prices range from 2.50 to 1.00 dollars with seating in orchestra and balcony.
Sanitary lotion advertised by Geo D Cook of Covington Indiana claims to cure itch in 30 minutes and promises no failure. Includes contact for mortgage exemptions or noutrial work via Myrta Lindley at N G Harlow’s office. 4w.
April celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor east of Foster marked their tenth wedding anniversary. A twelve oclock four course dinner showcased Mrs. Taylors culinary skill while guests received tin heart souvenirs. Attendees included numerous local families and friends, with best wishes for continued happiness. The notice ends noting Covington supplies of lace curtains and related items.
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