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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
4
The South Side Racket notes a big city circus Tuesday and a wide sale at 5 and 7 cents. Local visits include E H Nebeker and wife in Indianapolis, while residents attend excursions to Indianapolis and Danville. Members of the community, traders and visitors frequent Loeb's Stores and Coleman’s promotions as the Leader marks an anniversary sale through August.
J. T. Lyons of Mill Creek, a leading local citizen, visited the city Tuesday to begin winding up the estate of the late Daniel B. Hutts. Lyons is praised as a capable businessman with a strong track record in this and other ventures.
J M Adamson Jr recalls six years in government service in Mindanao. He describes travel from Ililo to Camp Overton, the Lanao region, and a visit to Lanao Falls. The narrative covers Moro life, road building by US engineers, prisoner labor, and a perilous canyon with bold views of the falls and local military posts.
A dated shipboard letter describes a rough village in a province and a concert by a military band aboard. The writer mentions wanting to buy fabric at Hong Kong, travel fatigue, health improvements, and a passenger from La Union cigar factory in Manila. He signs as JoH Apameon and notes beaded embroidery and corset covers advertised locally.
The Clover Leaf altered train arrival times at Veedersburg for west bound No.3 at 11% tam, No.5 at 1:35 a.m., No.27 at 11:10 a.m. Eastbound No.4 at 2:47 p.m., No.6 at 1:33 a.m., No.26 at 1:05 p.m. See new timetable elsewhere.
John Darwhacter was brought from Gainesville to county jail by deputy sheriff Twiddy after being arrested on a charge of stealing a cow and two calves. He pleaded not guilty and a preliminary hearing held before Mayor Jones resulted in Darwhacter being bound over in the sum of 3000. he remained in jail awaiting possible bond. Tri State and O P Lewis appeared for the defense and prosecution respectively.
G A R offers cent per mile to Denver and return via Big Four Route for the 3rd Annual Encampment. Tickets on sale Aug 29 to Sept 4, 1905 and Sept 4 for trains to avoid passenger movement to Western Vermas Chicago Peoria or St Louis on the same day. Return limit Sept 12 with option to extend to Oct 7 on payment of usual fee.
The Clover Sea will run its annual excursion to Soldiers Home in Marion. Fare from Wastersburg round trip one dollar. Train leaves 6:53 a.m. and arrives Marion at 10:30 a.m. Special attractions planned for the date. Take advantage of the low rate and visit friends aboard the Clover Leaf.
The State of Texas will sell six million acres of lands on Sept 1 1405 scattered statewide at $100 to $3 per acre. One-fortieth cash down with forty years on balance at 3 percent interest. For details and cheap rates to the Southwest, contact E W Labeaume G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
Timbered rolling terrain with perfect drainage and good water. Suitable for corn cotton small grains cow peas and potential clover. Describes porous clay soil and cheap lands in Southwest. Offers stock range with ten months pasture. Advertises rates Aug 15 Sept 5 19 Oct 3 17 from E W Labeaume G P and T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
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