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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
1
City life roundup notes multiple items from merchants and residents. Loeb’s Stores advertise low prices on white goods and fabrics including fawns and dimmities. Various locals like Miss Dot Moore and Miss Barbara Merryman visit relatives. An excursion to St Louis is mentioned. Maple City Soap is recommended for whitening clothes. Governor Taft portrait appears in Outlook.
A compact note compares two farm teams with a playful turn of phrase, using yoked as a metaphor for predictable results. It mentions Goodwin as a trainer or figure and his Colts as a parallel reference in a humorous sports-tinged blurb.
About 2000 spectators witnessed the Leaders defeat the Herd of Little Bo viges 9 to 5 at Covington ball park. Jerseys fans roared as King, Merryman and others sparked a late burst, with Dorsey umpiring and Randall, Gant, DeHaven among notable players. Cleanup notes praise Billy Vanica and Coach Huff as locals plan to be orderly at the next gathering.
A local editorial denounces Sunday saloon openings and public disorder, citing betting, intoxication, and police absence. The piece urges Coyington officials and citizens to demand enforcement, pledging a public stand for youth morals and safety amid confrontations at the park and streets. It mentions studio work notices and a sale at Loeb's Stores.
The 10th annual Company C shth Indiana Volunteers reunion at Osborn's Prairie Church drew a big crowd. A long 80 foot table loaded with food and a strong crew kept meals steady before a lively program of solos and orations. News notes also report local injuries and a Chicago excursion offer with Monon train details.
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