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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
3
A local retailer promotes a wide assortment of skirts designed to fit all figures at J. Loeb's Stores. Shoppers can choose from multiple cuts and lengths to suit personal preferences and body types.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society holds its quarterly tea at the M E church parlors on September 5 at 2 30 p m. A program is set and officers for the coming year will be elected. A delegate to the district convention will be chosen.
Sunday’s contest between Covington and Veedersburg at the ball park drew a good crowd. Through seven innings no runs were scored. Veedersburg tallied in the seventh, Covington in the seventh to two. In the eighth and ninth Covington added four runs and Veedersburg failed to score, the game ending Covington six to one. A large attendance witnessed the match and Spence Smith and Spence advertised fall and winter dress goods.
The jury commissioners named the grand jury and petit jury for the upcoming term beginning Monday September 2 with members from Homer Osborn Troy Wm A Wright Richland B F Dotson Fulton K M Meeker Shawnee John E Powers Cain Jesse Funk Davis among others Also reminders for The Leader anniversary sale on Saturday August 31 with many items at reduced prices including remnant and fall winter underwear for all ages
Farmers in Richland township were busy threshing so the Newtown fair drawn smaller crowds than past years. Exhibits included A P Nave Percherons and Herefords of F A Nave and Lew Kerr Angus. Hogs featured W D Heath Chester Whites, Carl Herris Poland Chinas, and Duroc Jerseys shown by McCoy Whitford. Sheep displayed by Parnell, VanDer Volgen, and Smith. Poultry by J E B Coen. Floral hall under J Frank McDermond, with a notable Florence Lattely dress. Overall display fair given late season. Onion crop growing in prominence.
At the Indiana State Fair opening in Indianapolis on September 9, the show centers on Hoosier soil with extensive premium awards across grain and seeds 437 vegetables 217 potatoes 116 root crops 103 and nearly 300 in corn. An elaborate display from Missouri Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas will travel by railcar for the five days without prize competition. Fruits awards total 7335.
The annual Myers and Fine reunion will be held at G. M. Myers grove, 134 miles southeast of Wallace, on Saturday September 7 1907. Speakers will be chosen from Myers and Fine relatives. The program ends with a performance titled The Darkies Delight.
The Covington Methodist Episcopal Church closes the Rev. John H. Palmer D D four year pastorate with Sabbath services. The annual Conference opens September 4 in Greencastle with Bishop McDowell presiding. Palmer notes gains in membership and finances and has officiated about 200 weddings and funerals. He praises Covington men and invites community attendance.
Taylor Prather repaired Mont Boord’s delivery wagon at Prather’s shops. The overhaul includes gilt lettering and fresh paint, making it look brand new. Covington residents now have a local maker for city vehicle jobs. Also featured: silk wool and worsted shirt waists for fall 1907 at J Loeb stores.
The church will hold morning and evening worship led by Dr Fox with sermons on Church and the Labor Problem and A Man Worthy of Imitation Who is He. Bible School starts at 9:30. All welcome to every service.
The Persimon Brigade Regiments 115 to 118 will hold their annual reunion on Wednesday September 11 at the G A R hall numbered 222 East Maryland Street in Indianapolis Indiana. The group recalls six months in winter 1863 64 spent in the mountains of east Tennessee living on forage and persimons which inspired their nickname. Zack T Landers signs the notice.
Local department store showcases Sorosis underskirts for the season with new fall styles. Spence, Smith & Spence highlight coordinated pieces and updated silhouettes for wardrobes.
The Bend church hosts Sunday services closing the conference year with 9 30 Sabbath School and 10 45 morning preaching by Rev J H Palmer D D on The Home of Many Mansions. Evening preaching features A Heart to Heart Talk and special songs by Adda Clifton and Mrs V E Livengood with a fellowship service led by Julian Martin at 7 30. Conference opens Greencastle on Tuesday Sept 3 Bishop McDowell presiding. Opportunities for full fellowship remain at the morning service.
The Leader highlights money saving items on display in the show window for Saturday the last day of the anniversary sale.
W L Douglas announces a fresh arrival of shoes in a full range of sizes and lasts. The new assortment promises modern styles and improved fit for customers seeking updated footwear options.
Grace Higel marks her twelfth birthday on Friday with friends invited to a morning gathering from nine to eleven. The group enjoyed lively games and a dainty lunch before leaving after two hours of merriment.
Governor Hanly named the paper’s editor as a trustee of the Central Hospital for the Insane in Fountain County. He succeeds Col Geo B Lockwood, who resigned. The editor and governor have long been personal friends, adding significance to the appointment of this major state benevolent institution.
Rainier's drug store on the east side square invites shoppers to purchase school supplies with a sale running at the store location.
Ten years after the last reunion Mrs. Sarah E. Trullinger hosted a Sunday gathering at the old home with about 20 relatives including children and grandchildren. The invalid matriarch enjoyed a noon dinner praised by guests, as conversations filled the day with plans for another reunion. The notice ends by noting a display of new flannelettes and cutting flannels for sale.
The rag weed central line from here to Attica will be improved to match the main Wabash line. New ties are being laid and ballast work will extend fourteen miles. The railroad commission prompted the upgrade, and Covington residents vow continued patronage. Agent Ed Richeson is credited for pushing the effort.
For sale a new six room house with halls and large closets plus coal and wood house and other conveniences.
A local shop Rain iers promotes a range of school and writing supplies including tablets inks pens pencils and penholders for students and professionals.
In Washington correspondent lore, Colonel Bill Sterret witnesses General H. W. Boynton fend off an intruder with a cloth and a punch. Sterret, new to the office, asks about proper practice, and Boynton jokes about kicking the next man in tribute to Confederate dead.
A royal engineer candidate drew plans for a railway viaduct between two hills over a stream. The instructor requested removal of people fishing, then others, then the graves and epitaphs appeared by the stream. The papers finally showed two graves with epitaphs, and the men were removed.
A Scottish paper recalls Sandy Mc, a Forfarshire farmer, riding home after visiting a friend. His mare refuses an open ditch, he urges her over, she clears it, and Sandy quips that she must now figure out how to get across herself.
A former suitor visits a Philadelphia widow and her three children after years apart. He notes the children are seven, five, and two, and remarks that fourteen years have passed since her marriage. The exchange blends nostalgia with surprise at how time has moved.
In a Kansas City Independent note, a parent says his son studies Greek eagerly though he usually dislikes languages. Next year the football team will use Greek signals and Harry is trying for the team.
A captioned joke from the Winnipeg Telegram about Tommy proving a leopard can switch spots by moving when tired of one seat. The teacher questions the gag while Tommy explains his reasoning with a playful exchange.
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