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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
2
A compact digest sketches brisk, sharp observations on architectural fashion. It notes deliberate terseness, mock stiff forms, and sly jests about modern builds. The tone remains brisk, witty, and observant.
The town ledger records residents and visitors including Albert Burnite Williams Anna Phelpe and Nebty with occasional trips to Darville Pauville and Williamsport. Local business notices promote ready made clothing J Loeb and H J Board while the Fountain County Temperance Institute schedules events in Covington on May 11 with a forthcoming program.
Local items include E C Osborn of Veedersburg visiting Kingman to pay taxes and attend affairs. Several residents reported sick including Joseph Lowell and wife and Mrs Erasmus Keller. Mentions of local business ads and terms for rent, a coal bank opening by Eugene Rush, and a clearance sale. Grant Ratcliff seen with an injured arm, rumor of past tricks, plus community updates on new houses and improving health of Mrs John Sowers.
There’s Nothing to Fear Either as to pain or lack of professional skill when your teeth are undergoing treatment at our hands. With its approved methods, the result of our scientific research and mechanical ingenuity, clean and pleasant surroundings, and careful conscientious operators will make your experience anything but disagreeable. Every form of dental work has our best care, and our charges are net unreasonable. EDWARD J. MARTIN, DENTIST, COVINGTON, IND.
Local notes from multiple townships summarize social events, meetings, and community updates as reported by regional correspondents. The column highlights everyday activities and small-town life across the county.
Weather worsens with roads out of sight. Farmers report oats almost under ground. Henry Prather visited his farm Sunday. Mrs. William and Mrs. G. A. Steely visited friends on the creek last Sunday. Local youths found their mother’s chicken houses due to money tightness. A. R. Shoemaker is on the sick list. William Silvia remodeling his house.
Jas Laird was in Covington Monday. Work on the Hatt lumber sheds has progressed rapidly. Robert Miller and Ed Harris of Covington attended the Kot P meeting Thursday night. Cain township banner town ship lacks a poor house representative. A girl baby arrived at Henry David sons Wednesday morning. Mrs Chapman was taken to her daughter. Mrs Hompbecks at Crawfordsville to be cared for by her children. A specialist from Indianapolis opened an abscess in Dr Sangers left lung and drained about a pint of pus. The doctor remains very weak.
The town column notes visitors and movements including Miss Magne Randolph who will soon go to Danville to resume a nurse training job. Mr and Mrs Harry Randolph visited relatives from Covington last Sunday. A baby boy named Stephen Landerphoof was born to Mr and Mrs James Owns ley on Wednesday afternoon. Covington merchant Mr. Covington transacted business here last Thursday. Mrs Sert Jones fell seriously ill last Saturday but is improving. H C Randolph completed a new dwelling near Silver Stand for his son John and family. Six or seven Watermap school graduates from March include Silisses Randolph Mattie Earnheart Jencie Randulph and Sam Renick, now preparing speeches for commencement.
Ex celsior Food Co of Parsons Kansas offers men or women a weekly pay of 29 dollars plus expenses to introduce a poultry mixture and insect destroyer nationwide. Address provided in Parsons.
Miss Cornuiggle is seriously ill with rheumatism. Miss Lydia Leach is ill with typhoid fever. Marshall Sentman of Pablos.O. visits his uncle. Amos Sentman and Miss Nellie Barkley of Covington were guests of Mrs. W J Mallory. Samuel Gore sold his grocery interest to Albert Keys, who is now sole proprietor. Robert King of Covington works in Archey’s hardware harness department. Geo L Heard of High Tower Ga reports eczema in his baby is cured after Banner Salve. doctor endorses continued use.
Weeping Willow George Goudy works for John Sutter this summer. Mrs Oliphant plans to join her husband Thomas Oliphant who leads a carpenter gang. Mamie Holycross has whooping cough. Mrs Milton Groves hosted friends at a recent carpet gathering. Henry Groves and sister Mary left for home near Indianapolis last week joining George Smith and Ruth Johnson on various calls north of Covington. A grand party occurred at George Smith's Tuesday evening. Mrs George of Attica made a business trip to Covington and noted improving road conditions. Myrtle White has been ill. Miss Switzer returned to school. Mr White and David Tolbert transacted business with Denas Ballah last week. Jim Clevers inspires friendly talk at home. Mrs David Polbert is sick this week. William Groves seeks help to farm.
The Saturday Press reports Dr Finney's home visit and a long list of local health concerns. Mrs Horace Martin is seriously ill. J O Fowler visits family near Waynetown as a relative nears end of life. Riverside baby mystery remains unsolved. the little stranger stays with Mrs Hulihan awaiting care.
In Vermillion County Indiana residents travel to Danville Attica and Veedersburg for social visits and business. Alfred Parker elected town clerk to fill Wade's term. Oklahoma fever stirs as locals debate leaving Indiana. J L Riley remains unopposed for treasurer amid Democrat abstention. Local farming trade includes cattle at Indianapolis sale. Moa bird debated. many townsfolk referenced with small personal updates and livestock losses from storm.
Isaac Romine of the Danville Soldiers Home visited relatives near Foster Sunday. Wim and Burnie Briles were in Danville Friday for a horse swap or any chance that came their way. George Johnson began erecting an addition to his dwelling.
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