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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
A Cleve County notice denounces a cowardly circular attacking Postmaster Boyd and Congressman Landis over his appointment. It defends Boyd’s decade in office, detailing his finances and charity, and accuses a covert faction of criminalism rather than Landisism. The piece condemns the authors and urges public judgment of the impostors.
A local reader dismissed mail order shopping after viewing VanDorn's Drug Store wall paper bargains. The notice hints at a promotional sale emphasizing in-store value and urging customers to visit the shop for pricing.
In Shawnee last week at the Republican primary Mark O. Smith received forty votes for trustee at Rob Roy precinct and Charles Hoagland four. At Fountain Smith totaled sixteen votes and Hoagland nine for a combined fifty six to thirteen. Thomas W. Cox faced no opposition for renomination as assessor.
The retailer boasts a vast selection of new carpets with prices kept low to attract shoppers.
M. L. Wilson of Attica had a narrow escape Friday afternoon in the wreck of the Continental Limited at Catlin Illinois. He rode in the day coach and, after the wreck, with other passengers, climbed out through the windows and crawled to level ground as the car buried deep in dirt. Wilson congratulates himself on the escape given the wreck details.
Readers are urged to choose wallpaper from the Phelps store, noting durable patterns and timeless styling that promise lasting appeal for living spaces. The advisory emphasizes quality materials and versatile motifs suitable for long term use.
Senator Goodwine returned home Friday to a broad welcome in Williamsport. Citizens from all parties greeted him and Mrs Goodwine with a band a fireworks display at the depot and a great procession and speeches praising home and friendship.
A major real estate transaction closed last week through Wilkey & Bonebrake. The sale involves 1055 acres including 410 acres near Kingman and 645 acres in Fulton township, held by Thos. R. Ratcliff and son. Valued at 95 000, buyer is William Henderson of Ridge Farm Illinois. The deal marks one of the county’s largest property sales. Ladies tailor-made suits, latest style at J Loeb's stores.
Brent Davis of Newport longtime senior editor of the Hoosier State died after several weeks illness on Thursday afternoon. A Civil War veteran and renowned newspaperman, he built the Hoosier State and passes it as a lasting legacy to his sons. Burial was held Sunday afternoon.
A notice announces new sailors joining the lineup on Saturday with Mrs. J. W. Price named among those expected to participate.
A Monday fore noon meeting of reviewers, representing Attica with H. Martin and Edgar Webb and Warren County with Harley Billings A G Broadie and A T Livengood, delivered a unanimous report opposing the road. The two hour discussion ends with plans to appeal and seek a venue change between the counties. VanDorn's Drug Store advertises wallpaper savings.
First Presbyterian Church invites all to worship with H. K. Fox PhD. Morning service at 11 features the sermon The Value of the Symbol followed by the Lord's Supper and church membership. Evening service at 7 presents Charm of Christian Character. Bible School at 10 and midweek service Thursday at 7.
Wingate has a completed new school house but lacks keys. Trustee Vanclere held them until last Saturday when a life insurance agent owning the bonds demanded possession. The old building is condemned and Wingate schools must meet in various town rooms until court settlement.
J Loeb’s introduces new spring jackets for ladies and misses across its stores, highlighting fresh styles and materials for the season. The collection emphasizes contemporary cuts and versatile outerwear suitable for varied wardrobes.
James Harvey Frinfrock a leading Attica manufacturer and noted citizen died at his home on Friday night April 8, 1908 at age 77. Born September 10, 1836 in Caledonia Pennsylvania he apprenticed as a carriage maker and spent his life in the trade. He moved to Pontiac Michigan briefly before settling in Attica in 1856.
Albert Gossett from Veedersburg and Arb Reed from El Campo Texas visitions noted. Announcements include Jim Allen repainting Sixth street home, Joseph Koebler baby born, Prather's Carriage works painting, and a public sale for Alvis Sowers on Friday April 17 in Wabash township. Wedding plans for Nettie Rose and Charles O. Gritton.
Miss May Casey daughter of Mr and Mrs Pat Casey has been very ill for a week but shows some improvement. Bird Miller near Veedersburg was buried Sunday after weeks of illness with death Friday. Gusta Shaw suffers a lame right foot and wears an overshoe. See large selection of ladies skirts at J Loeb stores and wallpaper designs at Phelps book store. Gusta Shaw seeks treatment in Martinsville afterTuesday visit.
Fry Bryant visited Columbus Ohio to see his brother Theodore and was admitted to the bar of the U S and State Court. He returned this week to Petersburg to visit Dr Luke and family for several days.
Rudolph Kaufman has been very ill the past two weeks with pneumonia at the hospital in Los Angeles California where he was taken from his post in Araens when he became ill. Late word from his parents indicates he will be ready to work again soon if he continues to improve. It has been an anxious time for his parents.
Short classified note invites readers to sell their farm through Wilkey and Bonebrales, listing them as the agents for the transaction. It emphasizes professional handling of farm sales and provides no further details.
Public notice lists names Mrs. Bomine and Mrs. I. E. Donning among others for advertised matters. Includes Miss LaFayette Halflick and Mrs. Evaline D. Moore. Postmaster F. W. Boyd and McCall patterns for May by Spence Smith and Spence.
The McGeorge and Co annual opening, last Saturday, featured a large Covington display across departments. Extra factory personnel highlighted the goods, crowds of buyers were present, sales were satisfactory, and souvenirs were given. Mrs Price offered hats at reasonable prices.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes Governor Hanly’s strong influence on Indiana Republicans. It praises his temperance theme and argues his reform record cleansed the state house, giving the party momentum against Democrats this fall.
The Bend church lays out Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings are each Thursday at 7 30 p m. Official Board meets monthly on the first Monday. Ladies Aid, W F M S, and Bend Ladies Aid hold regular dates. The Fourth Quarterly meeting is April 18 and 19. Pastor EK Dovcumery urges all to attend.
The Covington Gun Club plans a registered tournament on its city grounds next Tuesday April 14 with 250 targets and a $23 entry for the entire program. Secretary Dr. Hicks asserts a full show of top talent, with new dress goods advertised by Spence Smith Spence.
Illinois voters swung against saloons with about 75 000 more dry than wet in eighty four counties. Decatur carried dry by 1 041, with 63 saloons and 5 liquor outlets closed. Danville swung wet by 2 889 as courts may review possible election fraud allegations. Galesburg Rockford Champaign Urbana followed dry in key cities.
An advertising note promotes 98c taffeta silk as best value in town. A derailment near Indianapolis delayed trains Sunday night with the excursion and night trains not arriving westbound until 7 am Monday. Babber parks.
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