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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
1
The column lists a flood of names and short reports from Covington Indiana about merchants like J Loeb's Stores and Dennis grocery. It notes arrivals, visits, Thanksgiving travel, and local business updates including cloak and shoe sales, buckwheat flour, and footwear specials. flere mentions of officials, auctions, and private visits.
A skeptical Covington city council rejected the Fountain Traction Company interurban franchise on a night of debate. The piece argues opposition stems from fear of development and urges residents to press for a liberal yet guarded franchise to attract capital, jobs, and regional growth.
The Fountain County Teachers Association met in Hillsboro Indiana on Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30 with about 120 in attendance. Keynote talks covered pedagogy of history and the role of high schools and the farmer in education with Gen John B Gordon sharing tales from the Confederacy. Officers elected by acclamation include James E Ozie as president and E H Boner as vice president.
A testimonial from D S Mitchell of Fulford Maryland claims bed sores from a long illness were cured after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The letter extols the salve as the best on the market and urges caution against counterfeit versions. J P Buckner notes endorse ment for piles sores and burns.
At North 4th St W Crane offers sewing machine repairs with parts belts oil needles shuttles and more plus eye tests and glasses fittings in gold nickel and other styles. He promises savings versus traveling opticians and urges customers to call and visit.
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