Covington community notes and upcoming events in January
A collection of local items including store ads for Christmas goods at My Gideley and W B Coleman's rubber footwear, notable residents such as George Kerrick at the Chicago stock show, and appointments like Jos S Cox re elected assessor. The Indiana Corn Growers meet at Purdue January 13 1909, with other notes on health, clothing, and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Purdue University
Christmas Near as Winter Pleasures Press on
The item list notes Christmas is two weeks away with shopping hints at J Loeb's Stores and M Shisley New Store. It mentions new cloaks coats and suits at J Loeb's with weekly buying prompts and local arrivals from Veedersburg and Attica. Various residents and visitors are recorded including Theodore Uimin's newborn daughter, Allen Pavey from Yates, and several local business moves.
Parker Editor's Mother Dies After Illness
The mother of Editor Parker and wife of Dr. Parker of Mellott died Friday evening November 27 from paralysis at age 61 years 4 months and 10 days. She was a Christian church member and born near Yountsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Parker of
Mellott
The
Christian Church
Yountsville
Advertised Letters for Week Ending December 9 1908
List of names including Mrs. Charles Briggs and Mr. Chester with J. F. Johnson among those requested by callers to say "advertised" when inquiring. Postmaster F. W. Boyd notes these are the letters waiting at the window for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Briggs
Chester
J. F. Johnson
New Goods in All Departments at J Loeb's Stores
Local department retailer J Loeb's Stores announces new merchandise arriving across all departments. Customers are invited to browse the refreshed selection and enjoy in-store promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shesley
J Loeb’s
Poultry Show Draws Entries at Crawfordsville Next Week
A large poultry show is planned in Crawfordsville for the entire next week with secretary predicting as many as 100 birds on display. Breeders push for a local poultry association, with Attica’s Farmers Institute to discuss steps on December 21 and 22. Poultry men from Warren and Fountain counties are invited to participate in organizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Secetary
Farners Institute
Attica
Warren
Fountain Counties
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covington
Gidesley
George Kerrick
Jos
Cox
Fountain
W. B. Coleman
West Point
Rainier
Sheyley
Lee Allen
W. B. Coleman’s
Miss Pearl Martin
LaFayete
Mrs Henry Wingate
Lewis Wagner
Shawnee
Lew
Charley Thompson
J. Loeb’s
Orin Hatson
Texas
Escampo
Orin
Burton
Emery Dry Goods Co
Danville
Old Connecticut Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
Connecticut
Atvah Dehaven, Agt
West Side Square
Urton
Camas
M. Shisley
Howard
James Rice
Allen Pavey
Yates
St W. B. Coleman’s
Ka Patton
Veedersburg
A. P. Burnside
Anna B. Phelps
Alty Fred
Parnell
Theodore Uimin
Merryman Bros
C. F. Lowe
Williamsport
John Lively
John
Schultz
Davis
S. G. Henson
Roswell
Dr. Coover
Lizzie
Delphos
Ohio
John Goldbach
Will Zimmerman
M.O. Graham
Indiana
Orton
Elizabeth Sullivan
Max
Aurora, Mo
Stephen Minor
DeWitt
Hedges Drug Co
Lundlow
Ludlow
van Buren Township
M. Mayer
Chicago
James Yerkes
Covington R. D
J. E. Burroughs
Lafayette
P J.mcmahon
Romera
New Empire
Directoire
North and Vermilion Sts
Danville, Ill
Lou Dunlap
Indianapolis
F. W. Boyd
P. M
China
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