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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
5
County Fair Board, in its tenth regular session, organizes a committee led by Jamies Busland to seek cooperation from Guelness men and Covington citizens for a county fair in 1900. The group aims to hold the event with strong business and community support and reports plans to February meeting.
Fountain County farmers held their annual Institute in Veedersburg on December 15. A two day program featured state lecturers Cal Husselman and Mrs. J. C. Erwin, plus local talks on beef and butter, drainage, poultry, and home life. The event closed with plans for next year in Covington.
Curtis Allen Curtis who fled the county jail last February was captured in Ottumwa Iowa by the Chief of Police and brought back to the county jail. He will be sent to Michigan City for a sentence of one to fourteen years for horse stealing. Sheriff Miller had posted a $50 reward and used prison photos to aid identification.
James Sud announces at Loeb's Stores that he will pay the highest market price for furs and invites sellers to appear before selling with Traders Exchange.
Local merchants unveil holiday window displays with notable attention to leaders in the trade. J Loeb M Mayer Jr Hed Boord J H Henste man Spenen Plaut M Boord Dr Buckner W G Boyd and C H Tinsley receive special mention for their shopfronts. The Leader features Mayer Buard and Hensleyan with windows worth visiting. The latest neckwear styles are shown at The Leader.
A note informs Covington buyers that copies of a poetry book will not be shipped for the holidays and may arrive only by mid January or February. The author asks for patience and signs off as W Scott Hagel. There's an ad mention of Loeb's Stores offering carpets.
W. T. Mellott presents as candidate for county auditor on the Republican ticket. He is the present trustee of Richland township and described as an efficient officer in the nomination notice.
The Star Side Show and M nagerie presented a famed exhibit at the new hall last Thursday night. The Living Skeleton, Tall Man and wife, Swiss Maiden, Egyptian Mrmuiny, Limbless Lady, and other attractions drew crowds, with manager Hart’s vivid descriptions enhancing the show. Profits neared $30 a fringe, and the lodge praised the undertaking. Loeb's Stores advertised Ladies and Gents Shoes of pest quality.
Harry Peel fifteen year old son of Mel Peel, baker in Mellett Richland township, was found with a bullet wound in the forehead and died soon after. He often rode to Hillsboro with bread and carried the pistol, which discharged accidentally as he returned to his room. Funeral services were held at the family home.
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