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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
5
An advertisement invites readers to travel daily to the Pacific coast via the Clover Leaf Route through April 30, 1904. For full information contact Geo. H. Rose General Traffic Manager Toledo Ohio.
Township Trustee announces letting of contract to construct a sho e house in Jackson township Indiana. Proceedings occur under county and state rules with bid opening and evaluation to follow specified by law.
Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows will exhibit in Champaign Illinois on Friday April 22. The announcement promises a large show with eighty five 70 foot cars and a grand Jerusalem and the Crusades production featuring 1200 actors and nearly 300 horses on the largest stage yet used. Special excursion rates are offered on all travel lines to Champaign for this unique event.
The Covington Lodge No 21 Odd Fellows records the death of James Bilsland dated April 12 1904. The pledge notes his 1885 Odd Fellowship, his generous character and social leadership. A mourning charter drape for thirty days is ordered and the family given a copy of the resolutions for The Covington Review and The Covington Republican.
For a reliable suit of clothes for men or boys, call at J. Loeb's Stores.
Covington residents attended the Switzer sale on Tuesday at the late Wesley Switzer's home. The property brought a solid price, with Mr Cowan praised for handling the sale. Gus Clem prepares his new residence site nearby as winter looms. Wm Switzer plans a wide visit through the west and southwest. Wm Smith departed for St Paul MN on Monday, unsure of return. Mrs Job Holy Cross remains on the sick list. The year’s farming lags behind prior years.
Williamsport high school will hold commencement on the evening of May 3 1904 at Briggs opera house. Hon J Frank Hanly will deliver the address to eight graduating students with music by the Montana Bros orchestra of Indianapolis.
The family thanks neighbors and friends who aided them during the sickness and after the death of Nancy Robb. May God reward you. The Family.
A message urges patrons to leave measurements today or tomorrow for a suit pants or top coat to be tailored by Lamm & Co Chicago at J Loeb's Stores. Measurements must be provided for custom fitting.
Miss Bertha Towey returns from Indianapolis and will begin her music class again next week. She has a few doubts as an instructor.
Tom McCoy runs a meat market at the east end grocery. Residents and visitors, including Lee Board and family, visit relatives and friends. Various locals announce home improvements, moves, illnesses, shopping at J Loeb stores, and social visits. Visitors include Mrs. R W Crawford of Brazil and Mrs. Fred L. Torris of New York City.
Mrs Sam T Brown and her young daughter arrived Monday evening from Washington and will visit Mrs Brown's parents Dr and Mrs Rowland. C E Blythe has installed a residence phone 213 for draying services. Fur Trade Danville property offering 12 percent on investment in exchange for Covington property or farm. Democratic city headquarters opened in the Dice building to push campaign work. Republicans maintain a strong organization with a solid ticket in the field.
Charles Yerkes of Wabash traveled to the city on Monday and announced his decision to enter the party convention today for the trustee race. He is described as energetic and hustling, and if nominated he would make a strong contender. The convention is this afternoon at Buckborn Church.
A. P. Burnside and wife spent part of winter in south and southwestern Texas then returned last week. They praised the stay and areas visited. Mrs Burnsides stopped at Greencastle with the family. Miss Ora is ill with tonsillitis. Albertis works on the Falton township farm.
The Fountain wheat crop will be far below normal this year due to extreme March and April weather that has greatly harmed the harvest.
Ben Wilber and Tom Campbell of Attica were nominated by the Lopan township Republicans for trustee and assessor respectively last Saturday. The ticket faces a strong contest in upcoming elections.
Veedersburg reporters praise the city Republicans for a solid ticket. Hon. James Bingham of Muncie visited Saturday to back Walter Ball’s lieutenant governor bid. J Warren Yeagy of Indianapolis, recently ill, stayed with friends homeward bound to oversee his West Washington Street drug business.
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