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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
1
Historical note states peers of Great Britain have the right to be hanged with silken cords rather than hempen ropes. The privilege is rarely exercised.
A fragment states lignom vitis is the toughest wood and cannot be worked by split. The text suggests its exceptional hardness and engineering challenge without further context.
Fragmentary verse hints at vows and the weight of truth in a bygone era. Names and clear events are obscured, leaving a cryptic reflection on memory, gratitude, and belief in the face of uncertain times.
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a Mississippi tale where a colored servant stole a watch and money then faced a sleepwalking defense. The judge, also colored, advised restitution and warned the accused to steal only in dreams, leading Julius to return the property and be cleared.
The passage sketches Mrs. Morse praising telephone convenience after her husband installs a line to talk from his office. It jumbles with garbled dialogue and names, hinting at a comic, era-specific domestic moment and anxieties about technology shaping daily routines.
The readable text mentions fashion items and outfits including velvet and satin, silk stockings, mushroom colored stock, peach pins, and high hemlines. It references Pittsburgh and a printed description, with scattered names and undefined dates.
Riinks shares a tale of a man who secured a life insurance policy for £1000 and died six days before the company failed. Winks questions how the outcome was possible and the exchange hints at a cynical twist.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Thompson's affairs and a pursuit of credit. The excerpt references a hoped reconciliation and scattered notes on ancient Mexicans and Polynesian words. The text reads like a clipped, informal newspaper snippet with unclear context.
Taxpayers urged to pay by next Tuesday to avoid penalties at Luke county treasurer’s office. Dora Edwards seeks separation from Joseph on alleged abuse as cases move through court. Multiple couples listed in marriage notices appear in the real estate and court sections. The First National Gold Mining Co promotes stock in Cripple Creek with a May deadline and low introductory price. Wool carpets offered as best country-made.
A compact column highlights church notices and events with emphasis on representatives and local parish activities. It lists meetings services and schedules for several congregations, noting guest speakers and community outreach efforts across the town.
The column lists the W C T U meeting with Mrs Frank Allen, revival services at the little brick meeting house led by Bert Ellmore and Frank Cline with Oscar Russell, and upcoming sermons by Rev Henson. It notes the Ladies Aid Society entertainment at Stone Bluff, marriage of Arthur Clark and Pauline Peters, burglaries on several homes, re-opening of Charles Vickery's business, and upcoming county education board session May 1. Also reports a horse and buggy theft and the sale of James W Dickens farm for 1050 dollars to Melissa Allen.
The Epworth League plans a May 1 party in the church parlor with invitations to all young people. Dainty refreshments promise a good time, with admission noted. Also mentions Baptist ladies exchange tomorrow in the Gradper room west of Sailor's notice and a call for meals. The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society elected officers for one year: Pres. Mrs. Mas. York, VP Mrs. Jerry Hershburger, Treas. Mrs. Julia Wagoner, Sec. Mrs. Fannie Stevenson.
Rev. S. H. Lewis returned from Trescola I. Monday after a three week revival that drew about 25 converts before a smallpox case interrupted the gathering.
Veedersburg Methodist Church revival ended sooner than planned as the pastor left due to his father's illness and the stand-in minister was recalled home. Despite the early close eleven new members were added to the church.
Fountain county Sunday school council holds its annual meeting at the Presbyterian church in Veedersburg. Township and county officers and two delegates from each Sunday school are expected to attend. The session opens at 4 30 a m conducted by Rev John Carman secretary of the Sunday school work and an earnest Christian worker.
Beatty announces berry plants for setting out with early and late varieties carefully selected for reliable fruiting and staggered harvests.
A small classified notice offers premium strawberry plants for sale from E D Donaldson. Abstracts of title services are also advertised with prompt delivery.
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