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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
3
Local residents yarns and notices include a new bank opening in Alvin Illinois, visits by Emma Hill to Attica and Kemper Ahrens in the city, and several social calls between Attica Danville Crawfordsville and Veedersburg. A bridge project over the Wabash at Waterman is mentioned along with church events and a Masonic gathering in Danville.
Miss Maud Herzog visits Ladoga this week and Mrs Simon Plant with children lodge in Attica over Sunday. Williamsport plans spring street paving at over five dollars per front foot. Mrs Neal Roberts of Danville visits Miss Grace Spence, who returns home with her Monday. J H Knickerbocker of Logan visits relatives and friends. Miss Marie Bryant at home over Sunday. Muncie teachers enjoy spring vacation. Mrs L P Miller remains in Indianapolis hospital receiving cancer treatment and hopes for recovery. The Ratcliff trial for assault on deputy prosecutor Frank Bingham will be heard April 26 in Fountain circuit court Covington. Thomas Hemphill and wife of Springfield Ill stay with Mrs Huldan Asberry at her feeble condition. Mrs DeHaven and another daughter come to visit.
Parties wanting mortgage exemption papers properly executed call on Lou Bell at Recorder's office.
House cleaning season and social calls as Pandaren and Miss Agnes Roberts visit Elmer Marsh. John Sanger and daughter Marie visit Veedersburg relatives. Lecture by Dr. Cook in Crawfordsville. Burton Maggee found guilty of killing relatives and sentenced to fourteen years. Fowler water works sold and merged with heating plant plans. Attorney R N Voliva cited for strong practice in small towns.
We thank Rev Henson and the choir for their services during our trying hour and our friends who aided us in illness death and burial of husband and father. My God reward you all. Mrs Angeline But It
M. Herzog shows a pair of slippers crafted from shredded old U S currency totaling 6000 dollars at the treasury exhibit. The sensational display draws curiosity as a curious art oddity and financial curiosity.
The Hon. T. L. Stilwell appeared on the street Wednesday for the first time in three weeks. He wears a sling on his right hand, has slimmed considerably but shows good color and is expected to recover fully. Tom’s near miss is recalled as friends rejoice at his public return.
Mayer received a new automobile last week with its operation ready. The machine cost a round sum and promises good service and pleasure for the three men. S. G. Pomeroy and wife, editors of the West Lebanon Gazette, visited the city Saturday as guests of Mrs. T. A. Clifton. Dr. J. H. Sailor transacted business in Danville Tuesday morning.
A dealer advertises a large stock including bug gies phaetons and carriages and wagons ready for sale. Wright aims to move the lot and invites buyers to inspect options. The notice emphasizes available vehicles and immediate purchase.
Auction notice invites all to Traders' Exchange on Saturday April 26 1902 for open sale of goods and stock. Sellers pay nothing if items remain unsold and buyers can acquire valued property through open exchange managed by James Slim proprietor.
During the month starting 1 April I will sell groceries and hardware at cost. Jennie R. Snoddy lists for sale a bedroom set, bed, chandelier, sewing machine, stove, bicycle, chairs, tables, lamps. Mrs. M. J. Weldon advertises a house and lot on East Liberty Street with four rooms, cellar, cistern, fruit trees. terms by calling Thos. McCoy at phone 65.
Two sets of blacksmithing tools offered for sale at reasonable prices. Contact GerEorgE Butt Covington Ind. Also two building or business lots within two blocks of the square for sale with reasonable price. Call T L Stilwell. Farmer McMahon now prepares to break colts in all harness at Covington Fair Grounds. He is an expert horseman.
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