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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
1
A bustling notelets page records visits and comings and goings across Veedersburg, Cayuga, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis and Danville. It lists editors, shoppers at The Leader, new goods arrivals, rural mail routes, and social calls from residents including Miss Vera McCabe, Myra and Nettie Lemp, and Mrs. Cyrus Donaldson, with local business mentions for Layton & Bilsland and J Loeb stores.
Covington carpets cost 2 to 7 cents less per yard than neighboring towns. Visit Loeb's Store to compare and save on your purchase.
Covington Traction Company members met at their office to outline next season’s work. Charles Berry, formerly with Union Traction, was elected general manager and praised for his fit. A Danville Illinois to Lafayette route survey covers about 47 miles with construction hoped to begin by June 1, pending right of way Securing across private land, the line would benefit Covington and surrounding areas and may justify a subsidy for rapid development.
The Rev. Tinkham, pastor at Veedersburg, filled the Veedersburg M E church pulpit in this city Sunday morning for the Rev. Colvin. His sermon on the true aim of life was pleasingly and ably delivered and praised as the work of a young preacher of much promise.
The famous Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University Nashville Tenn will give a benefit concert at the Christian church on Monday April 14 Admission is 25 cents with reserved seats at Nebeker's grocery for 35 cents The group is described as the finest colored company in the U K and has appeared before many distinguished persons and stages of the world.
Covington gears up for a big Fourth of July celebration as local business leaders push to ensure a lively event with strong participation and a festive atmosphere. The community expects spirited activities and coordinated plans from merchants.
A fraud from northern Ohio involves a man offering a new wagon tongue and leaving the tongue with the farmer after a warning. A confederate then offers to buy the pattern for 400 dollars. The farmer sends 250 dollars to the first man and the scheme completes.
A Century page for advertising costs 500 dollars in Harper's and 400 to 100 dollars elsewhere. A yearly ad in one New York Herald column ranges from 30 300 to 310 000 dollars. The figures may interest small investors paying two or three dollars monthly, who imagine these rates are generous.
The Republican celebrates a year of recovery and growth under prudent management. The paper reports reduced debt, upgraded facilities, doubled job work, a two thirds rise in advertising, and about four hundred new names on the subscriber list. Wright keeps piece harness for light and heavy harness.
A Fountain County boy writes from Abradesleg Mindoro in 1902 detailing army life in the Philippines. He blasting officers, native behavior, combat, and hardships while noting dates, units, and leaders including Major Pitcher and General Bell. mentions captured rifles and a native surrender. He ends with signs from Alexander Hankins and companions.
A pile driver operated on the four was at work last week driving piling across the old canal bed to strengthen the bridge. Next week a steam shovel will be at work at the gravel bank across the river.
The Claypool damage suit against the Wabash railroad was settled last week with the company paying a small sum. The case was closed out of court as the quickest path for all parties involved.
Machinery used in putting down the gas well was shipped Monday. The derrick and tubing has not been removed. This suggests gas well operations are at an end. Disputes over remaining settling likely to be decided by the courts between the company and contractors.
The Chicago and Alton railroad settled five damage suits from the Norton wreck at Bloomington yesterday. The Pantagraph reports the cases of S. A. D. Harry and Miss Zola Harry of Hoopeston were continued to next term. The company reportedly offered $19,000 for the two cases. Prof. Harry has already received $11,000 after his wife’s death.
Fire swept the Nordyke corn mills in Newport last Friday morning destroying the top story. Estimated loss 350000 fully insured, with wider impact on Newport grain market and local farmers. No decision to rebuild reported, possibly abandoning the field.
Allen Yerkey of Wabash township visits the city after fifteen years admiring the new bridge and facilities. He recalls a deadly ferry accident involving his horse and a failed damages suit against ferry owner Job Sabin. Yerkey urges Fountain County to build a grade across the bottoms linking the bridge to the bluff, urging taxpayers to push commissioners to act.
The Bodine elevator quotes choice clover seed at 5 dollars and grain at 5 dollars and 50 cents per bushel. Local buyers can arrange purchases and deliveries through the elevator offices.
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