This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
Covington saw Evangelist I E Honeywell visit The Hub at the U B church Monday evening drawing a capacity crowd. The Veederburg News praises him as a truly great man capable of guiding sun ridden natives toward light from their wilderness surroundings. All new goods at M Schesley’s New Store.
Orin Hutson and Homer Os and families shipped their goods Saturday and left Monday via St. Louis for Elcampo Texas to reside. They rented arms near the place in the rice country and will work on the new crop as soon as they arrive. Many from this county have gone to Elcampo, the Fountain county colony including Ambrose Crane formerly of Rob Roy Sam Ward Arb Red Andrew Richardson Pred Berl and others from this section.
County Commissioners of this county and Fountain meet to receive the final report on two line bridges. One crosses Lick Creek near Wayne town and the other crosses Mill Creek seven miles southwest. Contractors Osborne and Biddle of Waynetown built Lick Creek bridge for 568 dollars and Attica Bridge Company received 1,171 dollars for Mill Creek bridge. Each county to pay half and warrants were ordered issued.
The county sets one year terms from January 1 for health officer at 300 dollars, county doctor at 150 dollars, county attorney, civil engineer by fee, and court-house janitor at 40 dollars monthly. Also notes sales pitch for patent leather shoes as Xmas gift.
Covington on the Wabash sees record church turnout as Rev. Honeywell preaches powerful sermons. The city’s old image as a tough town fades as old and young embrace the gospel, with business leaders and lodges taking stands and many families joining the kingdom.
Morning and afternoon services at Tabernacle every day with strong attendance. Dr. O B McKay Rev Stafford Rev J M Williams and Rev Evans attended Tuesday night drawing crowds. Over 300 added to church. monster men's meeting planned next Sunday afternoon. Evangelists Honeywell Phelps and Professor Martin will return after holidays to begin similar meetings in Iowa.
In a Sunday program at the Tabernacle from 2 to 5 30 PM about eight hundred men heard a sermon on How to be Less Than a Man urging repentance and Christ as Savior. Rev Honeywell led with dramatic display and many men surrendered their lives joining the Kingdom. Evening crowds swelled with about 1600 present as a stirring sermon on the Unpandemeble fin moved many to seek Christ. Women and men later attended separate services at nearby churches with similar fervor.
The Pension Board will begin meeting on January 1 1909 to examine pension claimants every Wednesday at 8 oclock instead of the previous schedule. Claimants are advised to take notice. The notice ends by advertising The Leader where Christmas gifts are available at reasonable prices.
Certificate states Danville Illinois resident C. E Kincade designed and carved the monument with care. Signature from Mrs Barelsy Berkes and Sons commends Kincade for workmanship and satisfaction with the project.
Selection focuses on carefully chosen goods with consistently correct prices. Local shoppers are urged to explore the stock at W B Colaman's for holiday buys and reliable value this season.
Judge Daniel P. Baldin former Indiana attorney general financier and lecturer died yesterday at his home in Crawfordsville Apoplexy listed as the cause The indictments for embezzlement tied to private banks at Goocland Fowler and Ambia Newton county were cited as related factors He had been working to resolve his bank affairs for a year
Mrs Oliver Boord recently moved to Attica and is suffering from an alleged incurable cancer on the left breast. She entered the Christian Science hospital in Chicago about two weeks ago for treatment and her husband O Boord reports she feels at least slight improvement.
New Civil Engineer J G B Short is elected County Surveyor for 1909. LaBaw remains to finish ongoing work. The post often unites both roles to avoid conflicts.
Boord sells a variety of pictures with diverse subjects and price ranges. The store advertises numerous framed and unframed options likely appealing to collectors and home decorators.
County commissioners rejected a $55 000 subsidy to Clover Leaf Railroad after ruling the company failed to meet the agreement terms. The railroad argued it invested in shops and yards exceeding the subsidy, but officials said the expenditures did not qualify as required improvements.
Funeral services were held today for a respected community member known for service and leadership. Family and friends gathered to honor the vie in a solemn ceremony.
Services will be held Monday night December 21 at the Baptist Church at 780 conducted by Rev O R McKay of La Fayette and W B Pope of Franklin. The ordinance of Baptistism will be administered. A suit of clothes or overcoat for men or boys is a useful gift. The Leader offers a large assortment.
J E Coen of Richland township led in Light Brahmas and related breeds at Crawfordsville show last week. He won in multiple classes including First and Second Cock and First through Fourth Hen plus special awards for best shaped male and female.
Fulton Township voters face a ten day decision on granting Nineveh W Vines a one year liquor license. The proposal aims to locate near the old still house with minimal supervision raising safety concerns for Fulton and Kingman counties. Also Aron Wilson Cayden Engle seek licence in Nealersburg to sell whisky for one year, prompting broader community interest and county implications.
Frank Beaty of Three Rivers Michigan spent Sunday and Monday with ElKana Donaldson and relatives to attend the big meetings. He has become a great worker in the church.
The county seeks a new clerk as Col Ans Maddens enters the race for county clerk. Campaign focuses on administrative efficiency and public records access.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.