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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
1
A string of short items records Elmer Harden and Ed Connell visiting Danville from Attica, Perry Parker hosting a Kingman friend, and various residents traveling to nearby towns. Advertisements note The Leader promotions on shirts and undergarments, discounts at Adair's, and a big sale on carriages as well as piano and organ sales to local buyers.
A large crowd, about three thousand, attended the Fulton show at the Capitol grounds. Exhibits, prizes, and social picnic atmosphere highlighted the day. Awards list includes Best Stallion and Best Mare with multiple classes rich in entrants. The event boosted Fulton’s rising profile and local hospitality. Local papers and papers like the Republican and Friend covered the scene. Paul McNeill and collaborators were noted for a forthcoming musical comedy Lady San Fran. The piece also notes a Cuba setting for the show’s drama and mentions the Kingman band and Covington cornetist.
Covington holds 14 wins 13 losses with 928.56 percentage in Fountain and Warren counties standings. Next Sunday features Leaders vs Muncie ill at Covington and Attica vs Colored Unions at Attica amid a busy slate. Last Sunday the Jerseys beat Ladoga 10 3 and Leaders beat Danville Orientals 3 0 in five innings as rain halted play.
The Medical Examiners Pension Board in the county tendered its resignations at a July 23 meeting due to rising work load and strict new Commissioner Ware. The board had planned this steps for weeks and recommendations for a new board have been made but not yet appointed by the Commissioner.
An advertisement for sale by Jas Gee offers Best and Eclipse eras with emphasis on value. The short listing presents limited details and invites inquiries for pricing and availability.
A special train leaves Covington at 8:00 a m over the Big Four for Greencastle where the District Powwow will be held on Thursday August 7 1902. Return train departs Greencastle at 11 p m the same date. Covington promises a powwow in 1903 and urges a large delegation.
A local sale advertises footwear priced at 49 cents, with items originally at 2.00 and 3.00 dollars. The event is scheduled to start on Saturday, July 19th.
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