This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
1
Fishermen with trot lines report night thefts in the river with lines cut and fish stolen. Some live boxes were robbed and several suspects are under suspicion as tensions rise while fishermen seek proof to confront them.
The Republican urges readers to use the classifieds to sell or buy items such as a desk typewriter cabbage and other goods. Advertisers can place notices for furniture machinery livestock eggs and other goods while attempting to dispose or acquire inexpensive items.
Squire Hickman lifelong Fountain county resident died at his home after a period of ill health. He was born near Port unknown June 15 1855 and served in the 22nd Indiana Volunteers from 1863 to 1867. A Civil War veteran and G A R member, he owned a second hand store and previously ran a blacksmith shop. Funeral services were held at the family home with Dr H Knox presiding and burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
The high school carnival offered lively acts including a playful skit About the poet Chowa and a chorus in Japanese and gypsy costumes. Performers Misses McComas and Wilson led a strong cast with Donald Hall and Homer McDonald delivering standout numbers. The evening featured a praised suffrage speech by Winifred Graham and an appealing high school orchestra performance.
Mrs. E. S. Wilkey and her son Fred, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bilsland, and Mrs. Cenia VanDorn traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday. Mrs. Wilkey and Mrs. Bilsland were sent as delegates from the local Eastern Star to the State Convocation.
Kingman schools held their commencement last Friday evening with Prof W W Black of Bloomington directing the class actress. The Singman Boys orchestra supplied music. Wing man public schools of high order and good support. Twelve graduates. Vaughn Lora has been released from smallpox quarantine.
Covington welcomes Smith and Kreusch as they open in the old First National Bank building with ladies and children's furnishings and shoes. Frank Smith and Marthak Kreusch bring 20 years with J. Loeb and promise customer friendly features including a ladies toilet and dressing room. A full opening notice appears on page 3.
Fay Keys a known Attica Ford agent and Miss Wleaner Bailey his stenographer were married here on Tuesday by Justice Asa Os born.
The Republican newspaper outlines renewal pricing to keep readers with two year $82, five year $4.50 and ten year $3.50 options. Editors thank subscribers, promise improvements, and aim to make Fountain County’s leading weekly Indiana’s best county paper with continued local support.
Governor Samuel M. Ralston appoints William Watson Woollen Vida Newsom and Juliet V. Strouse as Indiana commissioners to examine Bloomingdale Glens and nearby areas. They will report what the state and individuals can do to preserve the natural beauty as a habitat for wildlife and a resting retreat for all ages.
Monday is Clean Up Day in Covington with teams to collect street rubbish. Residents must pile trash in front of houses or place in barrels, avoid alleys and ashes, and keep premises free from clutter to prevent disease. Boars will not miss you.
Mrs Ora LaTourette led the local order as delegate at the Pythian Sisters District Convention in Wingats with several officers including Mrs B W Hail Mrs S Rhodes Mrs Bert Ward Mrs Chas Printy and Mrs Mont Crane attending Thursday and Thursday night meetings.
Lawrence Martin has arranged to manage Portland Arch grounds this summer with campground and lodging for visitors and meals. The Arch camp opens May 16 and follows Turkey Run setup under R P Luke, promising convenient pleasure grounds for Covington.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.