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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
3
Epworth League plans an exchange at the M E church on Saturday August 31 Rev Strecker and family return from a month long Eastern trip this week.
Birth announced for a girl to Oscar Kerr and wife on Thursday August 22 the first child was a boy. Dr J P Buckner and wife left for Missouri for a few days. Several Crawfordsville visitors and local moves noted. Cement cars received. A sermon by Rev Austin Pavey on Sunday at the Baptist church.
Mrs C H Dochtermans entertaining afternoons with cards and anagrams, William Walker moving into the McGeorge home on South Fifth street, Avaline Livengood heading to Gutler for school with throat treatment, Covington listings show W R Massey & Sons selling city property including two homes in Covington city limits, Dr A B Carter family at the National Veterinary Association in Indianapolis, D F Smith returning from Ottawa Beach, and locals Mr and Mrs Remster visiting briefly. a notice to move children to town for school and to inspect city property bargains.
Clearance event ends Saturday with steep discounts across mens and ladies wear. Prices include dresses $3.00, suits from $7.48 to $16.98, overalls 39c, boys pants 29c, and 19c yd fabric. Special hours 10 to 40 o'clock and Green Trading Stamps with each purchase. Mayor McGeorge and wife return from lake trip.
Ford roadster for sale promising splendid service. Call at the office for details. Two Vermillion Heights sisters Ida and Mabel Keerns visited in Danville last week. Mrs. Elkana Donaldson purchased a Quincy granite monument from E. M. Board to place in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Classified notice offers farm real estate for sale in Fountain and nearby counties with various sizes and prices by O M Gardner Covington Indiana. E M Board contracted to place a granite tablet for James Sanders and son D W Sanders deceased former Fountain county residents. It will adorn the Lutheran cemetery family plot near Wallace with church services announced including a Sunday morning sermon on Our Public Schools and a men chorus in the evening. Preaching is also planned at the Bend Sunday afternoon.
Complete dress goods assortment announced as Prof. Dodson and family depart for Indianapolis to reside at 2110 North Capitol Avenue. Four years of Dodson’s leadership in city schools praised. Tippecanoe Baptist Association sets annual session at Baptist church on Sept 4 and 5 with programs for youth and special music. Mrs. Willao Jones and daughter Miss Hazz of Yeddo visit Mrs. Will B. Gray.
Maude Martin will give a recital at the Baptist church on Friday evening, September 6, at 8 o'clock.
Five thousand dollar reward announced for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those furnishing intoxicants to Allen McCarty Mrs Hannah McCarty Ele Stansbury and family attended a convention with Ele as principal speaker. Attica editors G M Williams Robi Rey and Harry Ross visited the convention. David Shirk of Cayuga, well known in southwest Fountain county, died at home in Cayuga aged about 70. he formerly operated Shirk's ferry opposite Cayuga.
Covington businessman Russell Allen married Mabel Newlin of Georgetown in Chicago on Monday afternoon. The couple plans a trip to the St Lawrence River and will tour New York and other eastern points before returning to Covington to make their home.
Robert Reed a Veedersburg resident aged fifty died Tuesday evening at 6 o clock most likely from heart failure He had worked as an engineer at the brick works but the plant was closed He leaves a wife a daughter and two sons and many friends in mourning
The Covington Board of School Trustees states the school year begins September 2, 1912. The high school is equipped for student comfort, a new Agriculture department is added, and accommodations are provided for out of town pupils. Superintendent W. A. Davis is welcomed and new teachers are prepared to ensure a thorough year. Grade One and B second grade will meet at the Presbyterian church Sunday school room with the church bell used to call students.
Hoosier women plan a week of exhibits at the Indiana State Fair starting September 2. The fine arts building and Horticultural hall display decorated china and needlework, oils, water colors, and photographs. Prize totals exceed 1900 dollars with entries closing August 17 and extensive clerical work required before the fair opens.
Reporters note weak township organization as Bull Moose supporters claim insufficient Republicans left in the township. Observers cite a large turnout of thirty or more Republicans from the township, praising backbone and integrity, while suggesting issues with Bull Moose truth bearers across other townships.
The next registration by Fountain county voters is set for September 6 at the same venues as the May registration. Voters who registered in May and will keep their residence through the election need not register again in September.
Help wanted notice from The Leader seeks an apprentice for the millinery department. No experience required. steady work and training offered. Apply in person at the employer’s shop or send credentials to The Leader for consideration.
Mesdames Grant Gossett and Tom Dotson of Veedersboro visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gray on Wednesday. The Leader's store was patri tically decorated on Monday in honor of the convention.
Jim Murry announces continued operation of his dairy business as a going concern and invites past patrons to continue doing business in the future.
The post office will close after 10 30 a m on Labor Day September 2nd and carriers will not run routes. Frank Foust has modernized his Fifth Street home adding verandas furnace lights bath and new paint improving its appearance and comfort.
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