25 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
1
A Perryville remonstrance sweep unites opponents of saloons as prosecutions sharpen. Writers attack saloon tactics, urging action to curb drunkenness and immorality, while noting youth drinking and license abuse. Town rumor links Mahion McLain and Harry Allen to a hunt with uncertain returns.
The Oxford Tribune notes a Broad Ripple Indiana steamer capsized on a Monday as men rushed to peer at a girl rowing a small skiff. The tale mocks male folly and ends with a wry line about blindness.
Humphrey Myers, injured on a Raineville farm July 21 by a harpoon hay fork that pierced his body, died Sunday afternoon. He had not retained food since the accident, with reports noting the fork passed through his stomach and praising his remarkable constitution.
Pearl hunting in the Wabash river remains a highly profitable activity with hunters from Montezuma to Clinton. Emery Moore found a pearl valued at $1,000 and Hugh Titue sold one for $300. Experts say pearls triple to fifteen times in Paris markets.
The dates for fairs in this part of the state are fixed. Lafayette runs Aug 28 to Sept 1, Boswell Sept 4-8, Crawfordville Sept 4-8, Covington Sept 11-15, Kingman Sept 25-29. Local notices urge attendees and participants to mark the weeks.
The annual Rice and Stephens reunion will be held in Johnsons Grove south of Mellett on Thursday September 7 1905. The event grows as a local attraction with a special program planned for the occasion.
Local sports circles report Kid Hubert the former Danville prize fighter will meet Jimmie Burns of Anderson Hammond Indiana after Burns issued a challenge through the Chicago American. Burns seeks a $1000 side bet and if Hubert covers the sum the match is arranged near Danville by local sports figures.
The county will move about thirteen orphan children from Mishawanka to a Montgomery county home around September 1. The change aims to reduce costs and improve supervision, with most children already placed in good homes while a few remain at Mishawanka under care.
Edgar Prather reports theft at his Rileysburg general stock Friday night totaling about one hundred dollars. Items taken include shoes silver plated knives and spoons a clock and eggs damaged floor marked with yellow tracks after intruders pried open a rear window shutter. Authorities note this entry method and urge shutters or reinforced back windows for prevention.
The advertisement highlights an elegant assortment of ladies and misses ready made skirts at Loeb's Stores featuring the newest fashions for the season.
A selection of short lengths woolen dress goods of high quality suitable for shirt waists and children's dresses is offered at a great sacrifice. Interested buyers should call quickly at J. Loeb's Stores.
Reports from Ohio and Mississippi valleys indicate a general Earth shake around 11 PM with multiple shocks in St. Louis Cairo Louisville Cincinnati and Indianapolis. No serious damage reported though many felt the upheaval and the accompanying sounds. Dr G W Miller sells stake in Barre Vermont sanitarium and plans move from Covington with wife and family to pursue new opportunities.
Readable notice announces the first arrival of cotton blankets with prices starting at 40 credits per pair and available at higher prices upon request. The brief implies flexible pricing for bulk or premium options.
The Newtown fair was held yesterday and today with exhibits better than ever. It emphasizes stock and product displays and wholesome amusements without racing gambling or drinking. Attendance this year is larger, and the management earns praise for its successful event.
A barn on Marion Hildebrand east of Attica burned Monday night with the cause unknown. The building housed John Oliver s hay and small grain and many implements were destroyed. Two loads of oats had been hauled out earlier. Hildebrand s insured grain and rent share, Oliver s portion uninsured.
The Indiana Dove of Hope Rescue Home is now located at 24 W. New York Street in Indianapolis. The notice says girls or women in trouble or tired of sin will find a welcome at any hour of the day or night and that letters to the address will receive prompt attention.
The M E Church schedules one more Sabbath in the conference year with a 10 40 morning sermon titled Whom Seek Ye and Bible School at 9 30. Epworth League meets Sunday at 6 with Edna Coffing leading. Next Sunday closes the conference year and all benevolent offerings are due.
Danville mines supply choice coal at ten cents delivered. Henry Schmelig offers ready delivery. Spence Smith and Spence advertise 86 inch black taf feta silk at 98 cents per yard.
A letter from Anna Wells written in Billings Montana dated August 11 1905 describes a prairie trip from Billings to Stillwater river near Covington Indiana and Fort Wayne Indiana. She shares travel details including a palace sleeper ride, opera visit, irrigation scenes, camp trip, mountain river scenery and lively fishing meals. The second segment from Fort Wayne Indiana August 22 reports Judge Rabb visiting Williamsport for appellate court candidacy and mentions competing bids for the Indiana Supreme Court bench.
Teachers in Fountain County attend a county institute at the Presbyterian church with large attendance over two hundred. Superintendent Wilkey directs sessions with Dr. E B Bryan and Mrs E K Olcott praised for strong institute work. Prospects for Covington Lafayette line development are bright and promising.
Mr and Mrs M L Stanton report a lively Missouri Kansas tour ending at the Kingman county Kansas fair and Western Cattlemens and cowboys picnic. Cowboys roped cattle bronco busting and a 200 prize steer race drew large crowds while a separate auto accident near Covington left no serious injuries.
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