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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
4
Local papers report Loyd Ireland in town and promote Republican coverage. Dr. Herbert’s December 16 address at the Methodist church, titled A Man Among Men, draws praise for its wit and conviction.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular December session and transacted business. Bills were approved on hand funds, and new road bills were allowed where bonds had sold. A. T. Livengood was reappointed County Attorney, Dr. Hicks appointed Health Superintendent, Bruce Short Civil Engineer, Howard Shafer janitor of the courthouse. Stationery contract and poor farm supplies were set for letting, along with a sewerage contract for the county farm. The Board will reconvene after snow clears to inspect newly completed roads near the city.
The Knights of Pythias District K of P held plans for a two session meeting at Castle Hall in the city next Wednesday afternoon and evening. Delegates will be received by the reception committee. The program includes addresses by Hannibal C. Yount Frank A. Wiles and Arla M. Brown with several lectures and an exhibition in Page Rank Clues by Tidal Lodge. Evening events feature music prayers and further addresses at the Court House with readings by Mrs York and remarks by Will P. Hart.
A formal address by Hon Union B. Hant is followed by a benediction from Rev H K Fox and a banquet held at Castle Hall attracting local dignitaries and attendees.
Alfred Dawson a 34 year old patient from the Southern Hospital for the Insane was ordered deported by the U S immigration bureau after being committed from Sullivan county last August. Dawson started a 4000 mile journey to Leeds England as a British citizen. Lou Hardesty of Evansville transported the patient to New York City for return to England.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching by Miss Oliphant at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.
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