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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
8
The State Fair in Indiana hosts the chief horse show with over 2300 in prizes including 352 to standard bred. Contests cover gentlemen's pairs four in hand high steppers coach pairs roadsters saddlers pony classes and more. The champion earns 30 and a decorative rosette. Corset cover styles touted at J Loeb's Store in Covington.
Fourteen members of the Christian Israelites House of David toured Indiana and nearby states arriving Monday afternoon to preach and explain their Bible beliefs. The group from Benton Harbor Michigan travels in four autos, aims to spread gospel and encourage independent conviction. They wear distinctive dress and long hair and emphasize lay study and self-guided belief formation.
For small sum chattel loans go to L. P. Little Covington Indiana.
Walter Dinwiddie of Newtown lies in critical condition after weeks of a persistent sore on the ball of his foot, behind the great toe. An operation weeks ago removed diseased bone, but blood poisoning developed leaving the toe dead. Doctors consider another operation and may amputate part of the foot, yet have not chosen the level of amputation.
TV Frankfort Ind August 23 reports Republican chairman Frank Sims forming a committee to meet Democrats and draw up a strict agreement to prevent vote buying. Both parties plan a bond backed pledge to avoid unfair influence, while 2000 county floaters threaten to abstain. J L Townsley advertises farm gates for sale.
Merchants should cooperate with the newspapers as community success boosts all businesses. A thriving merchant's association attracting trade benefits every store and busi ness, supporting editors in drawing more customers and new residents.
Juries for Sept Term of the Circuit Court include Alexander Hatfield Cain township Joseph M Cunningham Jackson Isaiah Becklehymer Fulton A P Burnsides Fulton Charles E Sylvester Davis Robert G Galloway Shawnee Granville Grubbs Troy Thomas Curtis Cain William Richey Davis Roy E Smith Troy Oliver D Blakely Troy George W Beverely Davis Frank N Lutz Davis Ed Mallory Wabash Charles Marlatt Wabash Jacob Norris Troy George A Brewer Jackson John Stucker Shawnee.
Rev. J H Palmer to lead closing sermons and finish the year at the M E church before September conference in Lebanon Indiana. He ends a three year charge with 100 new members added 200 dollars more salary and wide community support while the board invites his return regardless of conference action.
F A Cotton state superintendent releases a State Manual and Uniform Course of Study with twenty thousand copies to be distributed. The guide frames learning as heart to heart talks urging practical, life centered instruction drawing on daily life and natural and social world to shape fixed habits and reverence for sacred things.
John Stucker of Shawnee township travels to El Campo Texas with his sons and associates to oversee a 240 acre rice plantation. He noted his Texas land earned more income than his Shawnee acres and paid about $21 in taxes last year, per the Attica Press.
David Shoop’s barn five miles southeast of here was struck by lightning last Friday and burned to the ground. No livestock were inside, but grain loss was heavy while farming implements were saved in another shed. Kingman Star.
The Leader urges readers to visit the store for the final clearance sale on Saturday September 1, highlighting discounts and shopping urgency.
Lamin Cox and family, including his wife and daughter, spent Thursday in Covington for the Fountain reunion, described as a reliable, plain-speaking event commemorating local ties.
A camping party including Dr Hicks and wife Frank Foust and wife and children George W Williams and wife Charles Doch terman and wife camp at Portland Arch for several days and report a splendid time.
Merchant P. J. McMahon offers an abundant supply of hard coal at reasonable prices and urges readers to order now. Dated 24 Aug 4w.
For the week ending August 22, 1906 Grace Harmon Mrs James Nelson JohnStevang Lew Wallace are listed among the week’s social figures. The brief notes record engagements visits and community greetings involving these names.
A public notice references an advertised matter involving F. W. Boyd and P. M. in connection with a local matter. Further details not provided in readable text.
The Myers-Fine Reunion will be held on the first Saturday in September at the L. N. Myers grove, one mile east of the Lutheran church in Jackson township, replacing the former last Thursday in August date.
Lightning struck the Isaiah Crane house on South Vinestreet Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock. Mrs Granville Fletcher and Mrs Kedenbaugh were in the dining room when the damage was greatest. The Crane family were severely shocked and Mrs Cranes condition was critical for a time.
M Boord presents a look at the newest nine by twelve room rugs. The feature emphasizes style variety and shopper interest in large area pieces.
Dr E L Birch born January 4 1856 in Bloomington Illinois died August 7 1906. He was a respected physician writer and community member connected to the M B church and several fraternal orders. Survived by wife Maud Meserve and two sons Lawrence and Stephen and his mother his funeral was held at Dr Van Treese’s home and interment followed under Robert Bruce Lodge K of P auspices.
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