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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
5
A compact local chronicle notes in town visits by John Lively and Harry Ross, plus residents from Foster and Boswell. Shoppers hear of Xmas duping at M Scheyiey’s store and salt stock at C F Lowe & Son. Grandma Beckelheymer’s illness and millinery closure in Sidney appear amid brief social tidbits.
Joe Miller and wife returned from Boone county where they visited Jos and relatives. Deputy Clerk Roy Sanders improves after a sore throat and grippe. Miss Ruth Remaster is ill with suspected pulmonary troubles. Early buyers find snappy Xmas presents at M Schessley’s store. Benj Bertrand of Williamsport visited in auto. Mariah Rhodes visited Paoli with Ed Gray and family. Twenty five cows for sale December 11 at Pp J McMahon's Sale Barn Covington. Rev. Dougherty reports progress in Bend meetings likely to close Saturday. Support local Republican to a relative as a year long gift. Oyster handling observes pure food laws. The storm Sunday brought a deep cold wave and a Dakota blizzard Tuesday. See leather goods and new books for Xmas gifts. Kreusch family held reunion with a turkey dinner at Mrs Elizabeth Kreusch’s home on East Clinton Street. A large line of Sundries and brac a bracs for presents.
Gordon Ost returns to work after grippe. John Cade takes job in Indianapolis drug store. Mrs Celestia Froyd back from visit to Indy. New cloaks at J Loeb's Store. David W Allen moves to Fourth Street property. Local business among Indianapolis visitors. Miss Kate Marlatt to stay in Indianapolis for winter. Christmas gifts sold at stores. Sunday school Christmas entertainment planned. H E Elwell visits from Yeddo with friends. Dr Hicks hosts political group dinner. M Sheyley shows new patterns including pat leather button shoe. Eston Keerns subscribes from Chicago. Community notes warn against breaking the Blind Tiger law. Robert and John Tillotson visit from Pratt, Kansas. No fur sample sale. Rev Thad Hutson home. Charles Worth challenged to debate Hutson on Christianity. T H McGeorge Jr tours Indianapolis and Union City for buggy styles. Dolls and toys advertised by Read and Schesley. Mr Schesley as tailor and merchant offers full menswear and shoes.
Miss Lottie Crane spent Thanks giving at home. H C Martin came from Attica for a talk with the boys Tuesday. China Xmas stationary pictures large and small in Note ads of T H McGeorge Jr Co. Wilford McComas, recently in Stearn Sanitorium Indianapolis with walking typhoid, is in serious condition but expected to recover with proper treatment.
The Mothers' Literary Club met with Mrs. Elmore After Wednesday, December 8. Topics included home atmosphere shaping character led by Mrs. Tom Cofting, child expansion through happy surroundings by Mrs. John Peters, minds and motives of children by Mrs. Will Coleman, parental right on future occupation by Mrs. Ed. Richardson, inherent rights of a child by Mrs. A. F. Miller, and a poem Eugene Fields by Mrs. Elmore Arter.
Shuler's North Side Restaurant offers first class meals and lunches at no higher price than similar venues. The text emphasizes affordable dining without extra cost compared to other places.
The Fountain County Board of Commissioners announces specifications for annual office materials including blank books records stationery and related items. Sealed proposals for each class will be accepted at the Auditor's office in Covington until noon on the stated date with rights reserved to reject all bids and re advertise.
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