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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
4
The Leader advertises bargains including a one dollar sale item and all wool suits up to 500. Local notices report Mrs. Harden visiting Chicago and several residents making moves or trips. Marriage announcements, job changes, church exchange, and property moves are noted with brief details and upcoming dates.
A letter from Alfred Elmore discusses a proposed street opening and Big Four railroad track elevation, arguing for safe passage under the tracks and opposing loss of the current thoroughfare. He cites tax concerns and water and electric light access, urging fair treatment for local residents.
Governor Hanly appointed Hon. E. H. Nebeker as Indiana's representative at the National Congress of Prisons to meet in Lincoln Nebraska on October 18 1905. The honor reflects Nebekers prison work and Fountain County support is noted. A group of men from Fountain County camp at Redwood for a outing.
Thomas Angles an old soldier about 65 died at his daughter's home in Veedersburg and lies buried in Baltimore cemetery Warren county on Thursday. Jerry Drollinger aged 75 died at his Veedersburg home with funeral at 2 50 pm Thursday interment Bonebrake cemetery. Fourteen tickets sold from this point to Veedersburg for the pow wow. The Republican and a government mail box 1 year for 1 50 offered. Auxiliary of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions will meet September 7 at 2 30 pm with Mrs P W Walthall program includes songs readings prayer business offerings and talks.
Mrs Ida Brook of Milford Illinois visits her brothers Orange and Sep Palin this week. Ruth Vaughn of Hoopes ton Illinois visits her uncles Orange and Sep Palin. Cora Hudson travels to Niagara Falls with Mrs John Wingate of Wingate. Eva and Edna Snyder of Sharpsville visit Mrs Sep Palin. Mrs Vinton of Burlington Iowa visits Mr and Mrs Horace Gray Tuesday. Clarence Milligan and Mary Milligan of Waveland visit Frank and Charles McKinney. Mrs T A Templeton Nell Wood and Della McCauley attend county institute in Covington. Walter Bever plans return to Indiana after years near Debron Nebraska. He says Indiana is the best country.
Mrs. Alice McCauley covers Sunday events as Andy Green faces trouble possibly headed to Indianapolis. The Presbyterian Missionary Society tea at Mrs. Tom Shultz’s home featured a short program, croquet, and a bountiful feast. Guests praised the hosts and hoped to be invited again.
Travel offer from the Gentlemen's Driving Club advertising low fares to Chicago and return via the Big Four Route. Tickets available August 30 to August 31 and September 1 with a return limit of September 3, 1905.
The Fountain County Auditor James T. Bell presents the aggregate expense estimates for the calendar year 1906 under section 20 of the county act approved March 3, 1899. Items include salaries for Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, Superintendent, Assessors, County Farm, jail, court costs, bridges, roads, and various public institutions with total appropriation sought to be approved by the Fountain County Council.
Sam Board, who has spent the last two years in Omaha, is visiting home relatives and friends this week.
Notice is given that Sylvester Eiweil as administrator has filed an account for the estate of Gries W Hart s deceased. The Circuit Court will inspect the account on the Sunday of September 1905. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal August 18 1905. Fry Brennan Clerk.
Operare pless two dollars for a Kansas City trip to the Annual Convention of the National Firemen’s Association. Tickets go on sale August 27 and 28, 1915 with return deadline September 5.
Public sale to be held at Coal Creek on September 22, 1068 starting at 10 o clock. Stock includes two work horses one family horse 13 years old one brood mare 16 years old two two year old colts one sucking colt. Farm implements include gig horse buggies one rubber tired buggy canopy top carriage hay rake harness sets and carts. Household items list wardrobe cupboards bedsteads money safe desk child’s bed sofa and more. Terms cash under 3 dollars. credit up to 12 months for larger sums with 8 percent interest. Purchaser must give freehold security and remove after terms are fulfilled.
Miss Maria Ducharme of Montreal testifies that after years of pain she found relief with Peruna. She says the medicine restored her health and urges others to consult Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio for confidential advice.
On Labor Day September 4 1905 the Big Four operates an excursion. Cincinnati Northern and . & V.R.R. sell round trip tickets within 50 miles from the starting point at a rate of one fare plus 25 cents when the fare exceeds 1.00. if the one way fare is 1.00 or less the rate is one fare round trip. Minimum 25 cents for adults or 15 cents for children. Tickets valid for return through September 5.
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