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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
5
Ed Patton visited from Veedersburg and William Snoddy came from Perrysville while Mark Smith and Daly Frazier attended to local interests. Madaline Carter and Madge Lanius visited relatives in Danville and Mrs. Will Rabb spent time in Indianapolis. Lost spectacles found at the Republican office. Easter market by Presbyterian ladies set for April 15. Dr King's New Life Pills promoted as strike-breakers for liver and bowels.
Mrs. Clayton Todd of Michigan City returned home after a short visit. Miss Catharine Dougherty of Otterbein visited the M. E. parsonage with her brother and family. Jos. Wilkey moved to the Andrew Richardson property on Sixth street while remodeling his Fourth street home. Mrs. Anna Phelps is remodeling her store and ice cream parlors to be completely modern.
The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is in a yellow package and a note clarifies it contains no opiates. Mrs. Tom Glascock and daughter Miss Verna hosted the Womans Club last Friday afternoon for a pleasant gathering. Mrs. H McKee and her mother Mrs. Lagro left for Indianapolis to start a new home, leaving friends behind. Nelson Neveker bought the John Lewellyn property on Third Street for 2000 dollars, with Mr. Nebeher planning to move in as well.
Asa Osborn rents Schma property soon to move in after Dr Spinning. Henry Prather to occupy his vacated property. Owen Stephens of Keithsburg visits due to nephew's death. formerly Richland township resident. For sale Indiana Runner Duck eggs five cents each. Ross Smail and Edwie Harden leave for New Castle to seek auto factory work. Sunday deemed pleasant with river and auto roads drawing visitors to Covington. The Republican for your stationery.
A city report notes several measles cases and local happenings. John Martin and family stay with their parents while street cleaning begins for the season. Danville visits include Mesdames Schoonover and Ferguson and J E Mendenhall paying taxes. A Hillsboro pioneer James Frazier dies, and a birth occurs to Frank Flora’s family. A local farm wanted within twelve miles, and Richland Township School Commencement lists eleven graduates. Stillman Goff advertises purebred Plymouth Rock eggs.
The Covington Danville News reports Capt Gray is sprung as democratic county chairman to succeed Frank Macoughtry. The Gray-Livengood faction aims to control the campaign, sidelining the old line Democrats, with Tom Marshall seen behind the scenes and a new judge candidate to be sprung.
Til has been here the past week called by the death of his nephew Alfred A. Stephens. Owen's boyhood days were spent in Richland township where he and his brother J. N. of this city visited the early part of this week.
Drug store liquor violation cases and the Shuler blind tiger cases, set for Tuesday, were continued to the next term of the circuit court. The defense said it was ready for trial while the State’s witnesses were unavailable, suggesting behind the scenes court by play and hinting that justice may be compromised. The public fears accountability for any injustice.
Woodlawn Fruit Farm advertises straw berry and raspberry plants from its setting. S.U. Dickinson lists contact as Phone 148.
Covington reports rising street brawls with the re admitted saloon era. At Steg restaurant a well regarded youth, intoxicated after a night brawl, drank more liquor and ransacked the Stag joint. The proprietor left with a black eye and the youth ended up in jail. The town laments law enforcement failures.
Charley Brown oversees the clock tower project with the issue likely to reach the city council. The mayor vows to veto large funding changes, pushing a majority of the $1,000 to be raised by public subscription. At current pace $500 would only cover one saloon license.
The piece describes how ironing day burdens both women who must launder and those who risk having garments and linens ironed poorly by others. It notes the desire to avoid hard work while still keeping laundering quality high, promising satisfaction for the woman seeking a better arrangement.
The detachable hood keeps heat from the handle, easing use. iron retains heat and bottom is ground to a perfect surface. It offers a secure lock, easy clean top and sides, and a genuine guarantee. Priced at a dollar or two, it promises the Asb-8.05 Way.
Mrs. John Glascock traveled to Crawfordsville on Wednesday for a two day visit. The 1911 Acts of the State Legislature have arrived at the County Clerk Roy Sanders office and his receipt is issued. Once all county receipts reach the Secretary of State the Governor will issue a proclamation setting the new laws into effect, likely within ten days.
Adda Clifton offers piano and voice culture lessons with twenty five and fifty cent lessons in piano instruction and special training in voice culture. Terms reasonable. Will be glad to confer with you.
Paul E. Redenbaugh of Mill Creek bought a 90 acre farm between Kingman and Yeddo and is occupying it. His wife and he will remain in the county, and friends are glad they will stay as citizens of the county.
For Sale or Rent Covington residence at N W car of Liberty and Eighth streets. Send best offer to W F Stilwell owner Emporia Kansas.
City council held its regular meeting on Monday night. Frank Hull was hired to spray streets until November. John Cades received improvements ordered, despite the Mayor’s veto, with several minor items completed.
About 20 varieties of the best strawberry plants for sale. Contact E D Donelson Covington Indiana. Date January 5 1946.
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