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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
1
The annual corn show will be held at Newtown in December 2021. Premium lists are cut now and may be found at county banks and elevators. Prize money is donated by county banks and elevators with more help promised. a complete donor list will be published next week. L. E. McKinzie, Co. Agri. Agent.
The Republican marks its 46th year as Volume XLVI No. 1, describing decades of party loyalty, local government advocacy, and a commitment to a square, outspoken stance. It emphasizes resilience against boycotts and a pledge to continue serving the community with integrity and clear civic focus.
Local notice reports Mrs Elmer Harden is seriously ill at her residence in the city. No further details on prognosis or caregiver arrangements are provided.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church held a Wednesday bazaar and supper in the Sunday school room. Proceeds totaled about 189.50 with 67.75 from sales and 101.75 from supper, praising public patronage.
W B Gray announces a huge sale starting Wednesday December 15 offering unprecedented price reductions. The event runs eight days, urging shoppers to be early to take advantage of the real savings.
Early Wednesday at about 7 o clock a fire was discovered at the north city home of Edward Murphy. Firemen with the chemical truck responded quickly and cut a hole in the floor to reach the blaze, which started in a partition. Damage was slight.
Mr and Mrs Frank Seavey of Wal bach Nebraska visited with W W Layton and wife this week. Seavey is Layton’s cousin and stopped briefly before continuing to New York on a business trip.
A large abandoned auto truck was found in flames one mile west of Yedda on Friday with the origin unknown. Authorities could not identify the driver. a strange man boarded an early morning train in Yeddo, believed to be connected to the truck.
Roy Smith led a select herd in the Indianapolis market Tuesday. His fed cattle fetched a top price, underscoring his reputation as a leading farmer and stock raiser in the township and county.
Fragmentary ad language suggests a plea for immediate cash and mentions Mr Gray’s store. Read as a commercial notice urging readers to investigate sweeping changes or sales across departments, with fragmented wording and no clear dates or entities beyond Mr Gray.
The special meetings at the Methodist church continue through this week and are likely to close Friday evening. Attendance has grown as interest and membership revived. Mrs. Guy Sprankle is reported very ill at Lakeview hospital in Danville.
Cecil Evans Bell a 3 year old of Attica area died after eating several strychnine tablets obtained from a prescription left by his family physician. The incident occurred at the Paul Host farm ten miles east of Attica with parents Cecil and Mrs. Bell succumbing to shock and the boy dying about 2 30 p m Tuesday after illness began Monday.
Louise Stuebe paid a fine of about twenty dollars including costs for shooting a pair of rabbits on the Stanley Sweitzer farm northeast of Danville last week. He was arrested by special deputy Winnie Linne for violating a farmer association rule against hunting on member premises and pleaded guilty in Justice Depke’s Danville court.
D J Young & Co offer complete stock of lumber and galvanized roofing for fall building with cement just unloaded. Act now before bad weather and visit The House of Quality Covington Indiana for good prices and quick service.
The revival meeting directed by southern evangelist W. S. Johnson is well attended with strong interest. The meetings will conclude on December 10.
Mrs Alta Cranson of Homer is staying with her sister Mrs Cora Allen for the winter. The Republican offers all types of printing services to readers and advertisers.
The column lists guests visiting from Boulder Chicago Wichita and Indianapolis including Mrs. Michael Rinn Rex Judy and families and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hugel. It mentions illnesses trips to Indianapolis the Fire Chief's Association meeting and a Christmas Savings ad. It notes stock market activity and warns about juvenile trouble and parental guidance.
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