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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
1
Easter observances filled churches across the city with large attendances. The Methodist and Presbyterian congregations reported thoughtful sermons on the Resurrection and related themes, with special music and mission offerings. Additional notes mention local sales, telephone company changes, waterworks progress, and a tailoring event at J. Lorn.
Report from this city states Charles Layman of this place and former Company G member who reenlisted after discharge was shot by bushwhackers. He reportedly received a shoulder wound while a companion was hit in the leg. neither injury deemed serious. News came via a letter to John Bartley and may be correct.
The case of James Smith indicted for aiding Allen Curtis to escape jail had a new trial granted after his attorneys Lindley and Lewis argued strongly for it. The prior trial at Withamsport resulted in a conviction and a sentence of two to fourteen years, but the defense pledged to pursue all rights to establish the defendant’s innocence.
Local residents report a dog poisoner has killed many dogs last Saturday morning with poisoned bread and crackers. Investigations focus on the cruelty and risk to children. Meanwhile Workmen on Liberty Street left a deep open ditch near John Evans residence causing a wagon wreck when Pobe Haskett and team plunged in. The wagon, harness, and animals were damaged. owner Jake Yerkes faces the bill.
A letter from M U Reed of Fountain Indiana recounts a move to join the regiment near Mayaguez, describes San Juan fortifications, Morro and San Cristobal, Sampson's fleet, a baseball game against the Marines, and daily life in the warm capital with hotels and American influence. He notes small pox cases, upcoming fleet maneuvers, and plans to write home.
G E Wise of Mound Valley Kansas locates with us occupying the Wright Block. Wise opens a complete stock of general merchandise aimed at low prices. Mollie Cardiff hired as clerk. Covington Improvement Company sees stock changes with Knights of Pythias ownership. Layton, Livengood, Prather join in managing the building valued over 15000 dollars.
Marriage licenses listed for Lawrence T. Reed and May E. Broom Floyd Davis and Annie Sunser Benjamin F. Dill and Tillie Strong Hiram Keller and Jessie Bellas John Bethel and Mary J. Abby William Rhoads and Lena Day August F. Cook and Ercil Wright Real estate transfers in Fountain county during the past week with buyers and prices. Local notices warn about unconfirmed reports of a man’s death and a desertion rumor affecting Henry Smith. Covington ads promise a large stock of buggies and carriages at O M Coffing. Parrett brothers attend a family emergency in Lincoln as H M Parrett’s illness deepens.
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