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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

3

Shoots the Thief County Farmer Kills Chicken Thief

Elward Childress, a farmer near Tela Camary Ind, fired on three men caught robbing his turkey roost at 2 am. Clyde Hyers was fatally wounded and died later. The other two escaped. The incident follows a string of thefts including Mrs. William Glover losing sixteen turkeys valued at about 365 dollars. Authorities unnamed.

n‘Railpark Ind Elward Childress Clyde Hyers William Glover

Poland China Hog Sale At Reed and Sheffer Farm

Reed and Sheffer hold a Poland China hog sale at Veedersburg starting at 11 a m. Buyers can add a fine brooder to their herd for next year.

Reed & Sheffer Veedersburg

Eye Clinic Visit Note From Old Office Record

Fragmentary notice places Dr Faith at Dr Gilson’s former office every Friday for eye tests examination and consultation led by the eye specialist in an outdated practice location.

Dr. Gilson Faith

Methodist Church Services and Bible School Times

Sunday morning and evening services announced. Bible School at 9:50 with a 10:40 sermon on Christ's Knowledge of Man. Evening preaching at 7 with Practical Christianity. Additional talks include The voice of prophecy Old Testament Christians and the new life. A 2:30 p.m. service is scheduled at the Bend church.

the Bend Church

Late Gratitude Delivers Thanksgiving Turkey to Editor Family

The editor notes a neighbor sent a ten pound dressed turkey to their door late Wednesday evening. The act fills the editor and nearby neighbors with gratitude and warmth, despite being late for this week’s publication.

Death of Mrs Printy in Warren County

Mrs Sarah Printy aged 71 mother of Charles Printy a Warren County figure died at home in Cates yesterday morning from Brights disease Her husband passed away sixteen years ago Three sons and a daughter survive Funeral services will be held in Cates Saturday at 11 am with interment in Bethel cemetery south of Cates

Sarah Printy Charles Printy Warren County Cates Bright Bethel Cemetery

City appoints health officer as Dr Spinning takes stead

Reopening of schools on Monday announced. Dr Spinning named city health officer replacing Dr W R Stout. Prosecutor Ratcliff relocates law office to rear rooms above Dr Buckner's drug store in a commodious, cozy suite.

Ratcliff Dr. Buckner Eithes Commodious Nest Cozy Sr Ters

Kingman Farmers Institute Set for December Show

Kingman hosts a major Farmers Institute in Fountain county on December 7 with the first annual corn show and corn judging contest run by Prof. Christie of Purdue. No cash prizes. top exhibitor earns travel expenses to the State Corn School at Purdue January 6 to 13.

Kingman Fountain County Kingman Agricultural Society Christie Purdue

Tremont Gains Fine Big Four Depot Along Line

Tremont boasts a superior Big Four depot between Peoria and Danville, rivaled only by Bloomington and Peoria. The former Tremont station burned in 1904, a new brick depot opened August 4, 1905, with a 22 by 75 foot building and a 175 by 25 foot concrete platform costing 5000 dollars. Agent W E Spaulding has served since 1888, making him the longest serving Big Four agent aside from Covington Indiana’s Clinton Kauffman.

Tremont Big Four Peoria Danville Bloomington W. E. Spaulding Clinton Kauffman Covington Ind Spaulding Bloomington Pantagraph

Berry Has a Knife and a Comeback Offer

Veedersburg News warns local press brothers after a street fair incident. The note promises continued business at the old stand next year and readiness to report what was seen, while defending community standards and promising to respond when needed.

Veedersburg

Ball Bend Rubbers Promoted by J L Peters

J L Peters offers Ball Bend Rubbers described as the best rubbers made to day with a sales emphasis for buyers seeking durable footwear components.

J. L. Peters

Their 59th Banquet Nearing Its End for Raging Tad Society

The Raging Tads held their 59th banquet in this city with only three members present from the original group. Uncle Lew Hetfield of Hillsboro and Col. James McMannomy attended, while Robert D. Brown of Kansas has not joined in years and regrets missing the gathering. The event is now weighed with sorrow as longtime members fear the final change and wine bottle may await them.

William B. Cofting Col James McMannomy Lew Hetfield Hillsboro Robert D. Brown Kansas Mr. Hetfield McMnanomy Col. McMannany

Final settlement in the Fowler estate approved

In Lafayette Indiana Judge DeHart approved the supplemental final report of administrator Jas M Fowler. The last held up $6000 was distributed among Moses Fowler Chase Ophelia Fowler Duhme and Jas M Fowler after a federal suit was dismissed. This completes the third distribution and closes the vast Fowler estate.

Lafayette Ind Fowler DeHart Jas. M. Fowler United States Ophelia Fowler Duhme Cincinnati Moses Fowler Chase James M. Fowler Fowler Estate

Fountain Medics Meet in Attica for Society Election

The Fountain County Medical Society holds its annual meeting in Attica Indiana on Thursday December 1905 at 10 o clock a m sharp. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected.

Fountain County Medical Society Attica Ind

Marriage Licenses issued by Clerk Bryant

The clerk reports new marriage licenses since the last update. Clarence Luellen wed Ada Dicken. Frank B. Moore with Fiona M. Marshall. Fred H. Dunwiddie and Amy Shultz. Frank Nash and Audra M. Cook. Henry T. Cecil and Mrs. Percilla A. Rush. Julius Kirby and Sarah Medew. John Scratchen and Nellie M. McLain. J Frank Brown and Emma Small.

Bryant ClarenceLuellen Ada Dicken Frank B. Moore Fiona M. Marshall Fred H. Dunwiddie Amy Shultz Henry T. Cecil Percilla A. Rush Julius Kirby Sarah Menedew John Scratchen Nellie M. McLain J. Frank Brown Emma Small

Card of Thanks to Prudential Insurance Co

I thank the Prudential Insurance Co. for promptly settling my husband’s policy in full after death proofs were submitted. ALTAM, CLAWSON.

Prudential Insurance Co Altam, Clawson

Dr. Charles Aydelotte Dies at 57 in Crawfordsville

Dr. Charles W. Aydelotte, aged 57, died at his Crawfordsville home Sunday night of gastritis. A Kentucky native, he once practiced dentistry in Newtown before moving. He leaves a daughter. his wife had died. Short services were held Tuesday morning at 6. The body was interred in Newtown cemetery.

Charles W. Aydelotte Crawfordsville Newtown Kentucky Christian Church Order of Maccabees Newtown Cemetery

Covington Grain Market Boasts High Prices and Fair Weights

Covington merchants tout a thriving grain market led by Thos Bodine who pays one to three cents more per bushel for all grain types and accepts standard or lighter bushels, drawing grain from elevators across the region.

Thos. Bodine

Death of Wm Taylor North of New Town

William Taylor a well known farmer north west of Newtown died Sunday night from blood poisoning after a head injury. Septicaemia followed the fall. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in the old Baptist cemetery west of Newtown. He was active in Greenback and Grange movements and known as a reader and talker on many topics. Buckner's is a good place to buy cigars.

William Taylor Newtown Old Baptist Taylor North Richland Greenback Movement Grange

Union Churches Hold Morning Thanksgiving Service

City churches joined in a grand thanksgiving at First Christian church at 10 30 with Rev T J Orton of the Presbyterian church delivering a strong concise sermon from the text Let the Redeemer of the Lord Say So The service featured a union choir and an offering of 12 52 collected by a committee for distribution to the city's poor.

First Christian Church Walthall The Christian Church Thorne Baptist Church J. H. Palmer M. E. Church T. J. Orton Presbyterian Church Orton House of Worship Christ Lew Nebeker J. L. Townsley Peter Ost O. Board

Advertized Week Ending November 22 1905 List

The notice lists names including C. F. Cook Bernard C. Craig D. M. Donaldson Ruth Hays Mattie Lake George Murry John Myers Manda McClain H B Redden A B Ellison L E Hall Phill Hoaks A C Jones Hugh Johnson Frank Lyons Hazle Miller F C Miller John A Morris Eliza Tuner with instruction to mention advertized when calling. F W Boyd P M

C. F. Cook Bernard C. Craig D. M. Donaldson Ruth Hays Mattie Lake George Murry John Myers Manda McClain H. B. Redden A. B. Ellison L. E. Hall Phill Hoaks A. C. Jones Hugh Johnson Frank Lyons Hazle Miller F. C. Miller John A. Morris Eliza

Vienna Academy to phonograph voices for science

The Vienna Academy of Sciences plans to collect voices from languages and animals. Its explorations span Australasia Roumania Istria and other locales as it sends winter voice hunting expeditions to build a vast phonogram archive for linguistic and comparative study.

British Museum Vienna Academy of Sciences Australasia Roumania Istria

Sewing Machine Cabinet for Quick Sale at Once

One full cabinet sewing machine available for immediate sale. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Address noted as Sewing Machine this office.

Preaching Tonight At Presbyterian Church By Rev Orton

In the Presbyterian church this evening at seven o'clock the Rev Orton will lead preaching services. All are invited to attend. Also notes a local inquiry about purchasing about twenty gallons of pure Jersey milk daily from a single supplier and intentions to open a wholesale butter dairy in connection with a butter business by J Boss.

Presbyterian Church Orton Jersey J. Boss The

Thanking Prudential Insurance for Prompt Aid

A brief note thanks the Prudential Insurance Co for prompt aid and assistance provided during an unspecified event, acknowledging timely support from the company.

Reverend Thorne Relocates to Walcott as Pastor

Reverend Thorne and his family move to Walcott this Friday where he has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church. He is described as an excellent young preacher of great promise and Covington residents regret his departure.

R. W. Thorne the Baptist Church Walcott The Baptist Church

Ravages of Consumption in Indiana This Month

State health bulletin by Secretary Hurty notes 2,680 Indiana deaths last month with a death rate of 11.9 per thousand. Tuberculosis and typhoid were major killers. typhoid caused 125 deaths and consumption 307. Secretary Harry estimates consumption affected 271 families, left 156 orphans, and took parents from 94 homes. The report closes with social notes and church services.

Pir State Board of Health Comiphelkby Hurty Indiana Harry

Cayuga Boys Defeat Covington In Nonspecific Showdown

Cayuga defeated Covington high school boys 11 to 28 on Wednesday at Cayuga. Veedersburg high school edged Covington 15 to 5 in Covington on Thursday.

Cayuga Covington High School Veedersburg High School Covington

Train Tickets Set for Chicago Trip to Livestock Exhibition

The C. and E. I. will issue round trip passes to Chicago from Dec 16 to 19 at one fare plus $1 for the Sixth Annual International Livestock Exhibition. Return must depart Chicago by Dec 24 as stamped by the Central Passenger Association commissioner, with validation two hours before Chicago departure.

Chicago Central Passenger Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Earl Park Tela Camary Poland China Methodist Church Printy Farmers’ Institute At Berry Famcong Frank Nash and Audra M. Cook Charles Aydelotte Covington’s Grain Market Wm. Taylor Buckner’s Union Services T. J. Oren Christian Cherc. Welt Voice Museums Clyde Board Mark Rogers Hanly Ed W Harris Harry Martin Harrison Commercial News
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