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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Italian crowd witnesses the assassination as King Humbert is shot during a prize distribution at a gym event in Monza. Assassin Angelo Bressi of Prato is arrested after declaring anarchist motives. The king dies within minutes.
Starr Cox and Mrs. William Lyda were arraigned in Benton County on murder charges after coroner verdict linked William Lyda's July 19 death to strychnia poisoning. Cox, a Tennessee native, and Lyda's wife were accused authorities holding without bail amid public concern. Habeas corpus hearing set for Monday before Judge Rabb.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, fever sores, and skin eruptions. It claims rapid pain relief and healing, pricing at 25 cents per box, with LeRoy Allen as the druggist and Glovers groceries offering goods by phone 37.
The northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist church opens at Trinity church in Lafayette September 5. It was to be held at St. Pauls church but that structure cannot be rebuilt in time. Trinity church will host the event with both congregations uniting to welcome visitors and ensure a pleasant stay. The ad notes J L Allen & Sons offering a top duggy harness.
An editorial appeals Covington Troy Fulton and Wabash township to back a Covington and Southern Railroad to the mines and a direct line to Chicago. It argues citizens must act now or miss the chance, urging public support and outlining community responsibilities. The piece also notes legal notices and local business ads, including American Woven Wire Fencing at Mayer's Hardware.
The Big Four and C. C. Rys announce a last season excursion on Thursday August 16 1900. The trip sails to Atlantic City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood Holy Beach Cape May New Jersey Ocean City Maryland and Rehoboth Delaware. A grand journey described as unrivaled in the world invoking the Rhine Alps and the Battlefields of America.
Help wanted notice from East End Grocery seeking customers for white wine vinegar priced at 20 cents per gallon. Includes location and contact details for purchasers.
A meeting of the C H A A will be held tonight at Fred Bell’s residence on East Liberty Street. All members are urged to attend due to the importance of the gathering.
New York Aug 1 John Clark Hidpath historian died at 5 30 last evening from a complication of diseases. He had been a patient in the hospital since April 26.
Announcement that Indianapolis to follow the Presidential nomination via Big Four Route with William Jennings Bryan. Round trip tickets on Aug 7 and 8 at one fare. return valid through Aug 9 for all points.
The forty yearly fair of the Fountain Warren and Vermillion Trotting and Agricultural Association will be held in Covington Indiana on August 21 22 23 and 24 1900. Managers aim for first class results and invite the public to attend. Full premium list and entry blanks by mail.
A Fountain County weekly roundup lists numerous title transfers filed for record including Mary Gregory to Ira E. Wilkinson 1702-100 A Jackson to 450 dollars and various parcels in Covington Newtown and Attica. The piece also covers a feature on Hopkins Fruit and Poultry Ranch plans for Belgian hares, fruit trees, and poultry, with background on J C Hopkins and the Gillispie farm.
The Big Four Route announces a rate of one cent per mile to Chicago for the 34th annual G A R encampment. Tickets on sale Aug 2 20 27 28 and 20th good to return by Aug 11 with extension options upon deposit and fee. Also notes a forthcoming line to the mines and service to Chicago by January. A church picnic near Fountain is planned for Sunday with Elder Rice preaching at 2 30 p m and transport arranged for children.
Clover Leaf offers a single fare round trip from all stations August 25 to 28. Passengers can buy through Toledo and White Star Line or D. and C. Steamers or connecting Railroad lines. Tickets may be extended to depart Detroit by September 14 under specified conditions.
A list of attendees from Danville to Walla Walla who joined a Friday picnic at Stafford's Hill. The roster includes Helen Allen Bess Dunlap Dolly Watkins Mrs Clarabel Crawford Pearl Boar Grace Dunlap Anna Miles Court Dice H C Yount Fletcher Boyd Geo Mayer Lew Dunlap Sieg Lion James Allen Jr and others.
The licenses issued include William Gelding and Ruth Martin, Fred R. McCubbin and Bessie J. Robb, and Samuel S. Ponebreak and Estella Newman.
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