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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
The column lists visitors and residents in town, shop specials at Loeb's Stores, fashion sales on lawns and wash goods, and multiple social calls. Names include Miss Long Newmen, J. L. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Luke, Miss Bertha Barton of Danville, Mrs. Chas Simms of Peru, and many others visiting Attica, Williamsport, Danville, Veedersburg, and surrounding areas. Prices emphasize four to seven cent wash fabrics and heavy Loeb’s discounts.
Readers praise the Covington Republican illustrated souvenir edition issued the week of July 20. The issue showcases Covington’s streets, churches, businesses, and views, with write ups on local industry, enterprise, and county prospects. Editors Clifton and colleagues receive broad commendations for promoting the city and Fountain county.
Samuel Grady, about fifty, attempted to end his life by gun in two hardware stores after a day of drinking. A loaded revolver misfired toward his side, leaving a deep wound not deemed fatal. He was taken home and is said to be improving. The report also notes a separate case of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for skin sores and a fatal accident involving John Sanger near Williamsport after heavy liquor influence.
A Sunday baseball clash pits the Leaders against the Little Jerseys at the ball park in a long awaited game. The Leaders beat the Goodwin Colts earlier and aim to establish a strong season record. Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised for liver trouble with cheap price at LeRoy Allens drug store.
A fourteen person Veedersburg group on a hayride to town was soaked by two unknown men with hose and bucket near J W Cronk’s house. After the prank the crowd, including Misses Mabel Prather and Nora Barton, repaired to Sullivan’s restaurant.
A nostalgic note celebrates soldiers or travelers returning to their old home. The writer greets Ed Daller and his wife, welcoming them back as friends and Masons, remarking on how boys and girls leave for better fortunes and later return to the old home.
The Lodi Springs site hosts N.G. Harlow M Rogers Al DeHaven Dan Dunlap John Barns of Perrysville F Strader of Lafayette and Misses Mary Rhuie and Jean Dunlap plus Mrs J R Dunlap acting as chaperone Abstracts of Title promptly furnished by 0 8 DoveLas
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