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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
1
Brief, brisk notes detail numerous visitors and shoppers in Danville from September events to new clothing ads at Leader and J Loeb stores. Mentions include HS M clothing at Leader, Myron Yorse, H C Martin, and Mrs Foster visiting Danville, with varied small town exchanges about goods, sales, and excursions to Chicago and Terre Haute.
Summary of local baseball results and player notes. Mellott defeated Cayuga 9 to 0 on August 24 with Edmonds and Royal pitching. Upcoming Mellott vs Coxville game on Sept 6, 1902. Mentions Jerseys facing Nebraska Indians next Sunday and Leaders facing Westville's Colored Unions. Dave Gebhart returns to Dexter team after Southern Missouri league quit. Robert Dunlap, 17, won 11 of 12 in his first year, striking out 11 of Danville High. Linton Daily Call praises S M Merryman pitching for White Stockings in 6 2 win over Linton. J Loe Stores advertises fall and winter skirts.
The Bend M E church invites everyone to a chicken fry on Wednesday evening September 3rd. Menu includes chicken sweet potatoes bread pickles butter slaw potatoes jelly watermelon pumpkin pie and coffee. Supper costs 25 cents and will be served from 6:00 PM.
TH McGeorge and Son announce a new stock of finished buggies carriages and phaetons now arriving. Buyers are invited to view and purchase these new vehicles at their premises.
In Covington Ind on August 25 the Little Jerseys of Veedersburg defeated the Leaders 7 to 0. A crippled Leaders lineup missing Harmony and DeHaven faced Congo who allowed no runs through six innings. Dutch Roland hit a home run for the Jerseys and Caplinger stood out with solid fielding. Merryman struck out 14 as the Leaders struggled offensively. The series continues in Veedersburg on September 7, as reported by the Danville Democrat.
Covington traction project aims to begin construction within thirty days connecting Covington to Danville Indiana. Danville merchants expect increased trade. residents plan summer homes boat houses and launches on the Wabash. Promoters say work will start in about two weeks and proceed rapidly.
Congressman Landis recommends a nonpartisan pension board with Dr. Charles Finney of Attica Dr. J M Evans Mellett and Dr. Rowland of this city all endorsed by party chairmen and deemed excellent and highly qualified for strong future service.
Judyville eight and a half miles northwest of Williamsport was nearly wiped out by a Tuesday fire. It started in the large barn and swept to outbuildings and shops, destroying offices, harness rooms, paint and wood shops and an immense stock. Loss runs to thousands with limited insurance. only Mr. Judys papers largely saved.
A group led by Charles Robb and including Warren Yeagy Rob Dunlap Walter Bell and others left Monday at ten for a four day river trip aboard the pleasure steamer Anyone. They carry bacon bread butter coffee fishing tackle firearms and kodaks and expect Terre Haute and return by Thursday night. Editor Osborn Cayuga praised Bob noting his prowess.
The Chautauqua ended Thursday night with an immense crowd enjoying a program featuring top national talent. The season proved financially successful and uplifting to the community, intellectually and morally, and manager Carr plans more Chautauquas in the future. Citizens commend Carr’s labor of love and urge support for a permanent Chautauqua auditorium.
The violin solo by Mr W F Stilwell stood out as the concert’s highlight. Stilwell is recognized as a top violinist in western Indiana and eastern Illinois. The Covington band received high praise for its accompaniment arranged by Lee Harter after weeks of effort to ensure a fitting partnership with the violin.
The article reports Dr Rowland resigning as County Board of Health Officer to join the pension examining board. Dr W R Stout is expected to be appointed to fill the vacancy. Stout, a Kentucky School of Medicine 1881 graduate, is a prominent physician with a strong countywide practice and specialization in several diseases.
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