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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
5
The Daily Gist of News reports Covington subjects and daily life. Miss Effie Brown visits Chicago for a month. George W. Tillotson of Champaign, Illinois wed Miss Alice Beeson in Covington, with plans to reside in Champaign.
Past week residents and visitors include Alex Schwidt of Cincinnati, Danville friends, Ex Sheriff Robert Miller in Covington, and Will H. Thompson in Danville. Lard at Merryman's Market 124 cents, rainfall plans, school opens, classroom recital, and local business prospects feature amid community updates and personnel movements.
A brief note describes sale bills arriving at the Republican office and being prepared to suit preferences. The board met on Monday, returning from a California trip. He praises Indiana for its pace and quality, asserting there is no better place than Indiana.
Report covers minor mishap near Hughes premises in Lower Warren and local business news. Mayor McGeorge travels to Champaign to secure fair attractions. furniture dealer M Board showcases creations. requests for furnished rooms. James Slim advances opera house work. John Hopkins sells property at Fountain and moves to Judyville to open a store. Cement supplier emphasizes fresh Lehigh Portland cement. Wheat train lecture attendance planned. Tinsleys relocate to Tanner Hotel in Kansas City. T. M. Rinn stock sold to Frank Allen and Jess Smith with new firm to assume operations. invoice and transition details noted.
The public is informed that Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut Street in Danville offers premier dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men. They urge customers to pre-clean winter garments before fall rush, promising prompt treatment for mailed packages and claiming 28 years in the business.
A second hand folding machine is displaced by one attached to press. Mort Wellington rents two west rooms in the Ellmore addition on West Washington street and will open a candy and general store soon. Uncle James Meharry, confined to home, is lingering but in no pain and cared for by his wife. Mrs Anna Phelps remodeled her Third Ward property into a neat cottage, hoping easier rental.
Uncle Sampled’s home on Liberty Street received a fresh repaint and touchups improving its curb appeal. Mr. Reed maintains all owned property in good repair, offering a special price for upkeep.
Fall and Winter inventory highlights the latest styles and solid quality at J J Loeb's Stores. Notable notes include Hardy Norris and Charles Muray visiting from Kingman and Hoopeston respectively, with local moves and neighbors referenced throughout. The coving ton war team traveled to Newport for a 1–0 loss, while Rainier's received school children via sale of their education materials at Phelps Book Store.
Jim Allen hosted a beer shower at the club rooms Wednesday night to honor his marriage. Attendees included club boys and friends. reports say drinks were free and the gathering was lively with constant activity.
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