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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
7
Merryman Bros offers home rendered lard at 90c for 10 pounds while W B Coleman advertises gloves and linen tablecloths. Local residents from Attica to West Lebanon and Wabash frequent the city for township interests, visits, and commerce including promissory repairs, while a camping party heads to Paris Illinois and a stockman ships several carloads of sheep.
W G Culver of Veedersburg clay works surveyed plans on Liberty street to estimate brick supply for a pavvy project, preparing specifications and budgeting the potential contract.
Mi o na claims to strengthen the stomach and improve digestion. The Hedges Drug Co. advertises Mi o na as a durable solution rather than a temporary sale of pepsin.
Mack Irvin and Lou Dunlap visited Indianapolis on Wednesday. Grace Metzger stayed with Adda Clifton Wednesday night. Ruth Miles of Lafayette arrived for a two week visit with Covington friends. Dr Effie Current of Danville Ill guest of Dr Eva Nebeker last week. Children dresses offered at special prices from 25c at W B Coleman. Myrtle Lindley from Bloomington attending school visited Wednesday evening. J B Stinespring and wife visited by death of Jerry Stinespring. Lincon Rogers and wife called to Bismark Ill by death of Hollingsworth father. J Shaneyberger and wife from Terre Haute joined by auto party. Connecticut has cash capital of 1,000,000. John Brinager of Ponca Okla visiting old friends here. Mrs Zue Cameron called to Williamsport for nurse Charity Jones.
Soft coal offered in any quantity for threshing purposes by P J McMahon of Covington.
Proceedings in the Hunt road were carried forward to the upcoming term of the commissioners court. No receivers report was presented at this term.
A line of wash belts priced from ten cents up is offered at W B Coleman's.
Random local notices mix men and women visiting relatives in Waynetown and Lafayette. Advertisements mention reduced prices on Misses and children’s oxfords, horse and mule markets, monument designs, and a coming anniversary sale. Also notes attendance at a National encampment and a sanatorium recovery.
Vancouver reports a massive forest fire wave along Crow's Nest and Elk River valley in British Columbia. Death toll uncertain but likely under fifty. property losses around 6 to 7 million dollars. Fernie and nearby towns largely wiped out. thousands homeless. Prompt aid from cities across British Columbia and border states eases suffering.
Four members of a Chicago family the Archibald McMaster Albert McMaster and their wife drowned in Galena Illinois yesterday afternoon. Laura Huebner a sister in law of Mrs Albert McMaster narrowly escaped death while trying to rescue them. Only Archibald and Laura could swim among the group.
Miss Crystall Graham arrived Saturday evening from Veedersburg and spent Sunday at the farm with her parents.
We are still making the special reductions on summer goods of all kinds at W. B Coleman's. The sale features discount prices across clothing, fabrics, and seasonal items with limited stock and quick turnover. Customers are urged to visit the shop to take advantage of the reduced prices before supplies run out.
Fine rains visited the area on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Vermillion county official Lou Skinner, trustee of Highland township, was in the city among callers. Skinner has served the township and the public well.
A report notes Co. J. L. Allen and Dr. Carter through the Friend endorse the entire slate while opposing Mr. Landis. The remark Then let her go double appears as a quoted phrase reflecting political sentiment.
Howard Dwiggins and family from Danville visited Wil Layton and wife over Sunday. Mrs. Dwiggins and her son arrived Saturday evening, with Howard joining Sunday morning. They later visited George Layton and family in Cates on Monday, using Will Layton to drive.
Its settled fact, Shesley sells 60 percent of Covington shoes by offering King Quality footwear from hide to wearer at lower prices. Born Tuesday noon to Mr and Mrs George Smith a fine girl baby. Mother and child are doing well and George is the happiest merchant in town. Dr Myers was the attending physician.
Note the new ad of Coleman and Coleman in this issue. They are a live firm of grocers and bakers seeking trade. They have added a fine new gasoline tank and can serve you in this line.
Frank Layton and family of Rossville Illinois vacationed with Will Layton and spouse at Portland Arch. A seven-vehicle convoy traveled from Rossville for a day trip until Frank Layton’s large car broke down on Roger’s hill west of town. The crew towed the vehicle into a garage and worked until Monday forenoon to repair it while the family rested at Will Layton’s home.
George Baker an elderly veteran and local resident has been seriously ill for a week with a threatened appendicitis. He is now improving and hopes to be restored to health soon.
The Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford promotes property insurance via agent AtvaH DEHAVEN at West Side Square. Attorney John B. Martin departed Tuesday for Wyoming to oversee mining interests and return by month’s end.
You can get your buggies painted better and cheaper and by old and experienced work men, than any place in the city, at J. T. Prather's carriage shop.
Ham Hays, sent to the penitentiary with the Hugheys for robbing John Hathaway, is reported afflicted with pulmonary trouble. If confined, he will not live long. Attempts at parole by Hays and Bob Hughey have failed before the pardon board.
J Bone visits home on furlough enjoying time with friends and hinting at romance with a charming young widow as he tours.
S V Wells reported a pleasant city call Monday morning. Dogs returned to his flock Sunday while Sam was away. Mrs Wells fired a shotgun but the shot failed to kill. animals screamed and escaped. This marks a second dog intrusion on Wells's land.
Mrs Sol Hathaway of Indianapolis was the guest of Mrs Bruce Coffing last week. Mr Hathaway is editor of the Independent.
New York August 5. After five years of struggle Gould concedes defeat and signs peace terms with E. H. Harriman. The arrangement, linked to Rockefeller’s St Paul extension, shifts control toward Rockefeller interests on the Rockies and Pacific Coast. Gould funds maturing notes and may lose leading railroad status, while Harriman secures influence over Wheeling & Lake Erie and related lines. Gould retains western independence.
Chicago police press on with no tangible clue in the Blair abduction case. Veronica Cassidy was taken from her home to Cincinnati and returned. authorities monitor railroad stations, hoping Blair may attempt a comeback and Cincinnati police can aid in identifying the culprit.
The county commissioners adjourned Tuesday evening. Old settlers at Yeddo set August 13 next Thursday. For sale a new 10912 butter side wall tent apply at this office. Miss Rian of Indianapolis is guest of her brother T. M. Rion. Miss Verva Burnside of Green Castle is visiting in the city. Will Kreusch and Frank Akin ner head for a ten day trip to Niagara Falls. Dr Shoops Rheumatism Remedy advertised. Hedges Drug Co sells remedies.
One application of ManZan PileRem dy for all forms of piles soothes reduces inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50e guaranteed. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Prof. Gov. A. Klindman leads these special services at Seventh Street Christian Church. He is described as an excellent preacher and attendees are urged not to miss the sessions.
Farmer McMahon advertises ready milch cows for sale or trade. He invites calls to view and notes that other stock is taken in exchange, emphasizing a steady supply and willingness to negotiate.
Help wanted ad seeking young women aged twenty to thirty five for good jobs with monthly pay of 320 plus room board and washing. Apply at this office.
An appealing old advertisement from Racine Wisconsin offers Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment with a trial 70x mail on request. It promises relief for itching smarting bleeding and external sores and mentions a large box priced 50e by Bed ges Drug Co.
The ladies of Salem church will hold an ice cream festival at the church north east of this city on Thursday evening August 13 1908. Come everybody and swell the crowd. Committee.
Edward Rentsch, once a Indianapolis businessman reputed to have lost about 100000, was arrested at South Haven Michigan and will be brought to Laporte for trial. He refused to come to Indiana without a requisition, and a deputy sheriff will depart for Indianapolis to obtain the needed papers.
At the A. N. Daywitt crossing three miles north of Frankfort Indiana two foreigners identified as Charles Bolava and Kanol Kasyzowaki were struck and killed by a Monon train. The report notes the names as supposed but unconfirmed.
The city council awarded the Liberty street paving contract to J A Harding Co of Pendleton Ind. The project was split into two sections due to curb and sidewalk conditions. Between Second and Third streets the bid was 7.50 per linear foot, and the section east of Fourth Street bid at 455 per lineal foot. The entire contract details remain to be completed.
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