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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
The column lists Christmas gift ideas and shop news from The Leader with mentions of new stock at White oats, gloves, linens, handkerchiefs, merino blankets, and discount shoe sale. It notes residents visiting relatives, officials in town, and merchants advertising holiday bargains across Attica, Indianapolis, Williamsport, Paxton, and surrounding areas.
Substantial East Troy farmer T C Webber kept holiday visits lively with callers from nearby towns. Robert McCarty of William sport returns from Indianapolis. Edward Hatton and Miss Cecil Bible wed in Newtown. Elmer Davis marries Miss Sadie Bittenbender. A surprise party honors Mrs Morris.
Reports describe Indiana Southern Railroad plans to extend Terre Haute to Chicago Heights 158 miles, linking to Evansville and Nashville routes. The project aims to open coal and timber regions, form alliances with Louisville & Nashville, and challenge Frisco’s reach into Birmingham and Chicago. A major survey already begun with Chicago terminals, and multi‑million dollar funding anticipated.
Readers are urged to try Naple City Self-Washing Soap through word of mouth, as many good people and personal friends endorse its usefulness. The note suggests asking a friend to make an introduction to the product.
Sarah M. Miller born April 18 1848 near Veedersburg Indiana died December 18 1902 at age 54 funeral at Mount Hope cemetery December 20 conducted by Rev Shamhart. She married L Pinkney Miller in 1872 and was survived by her husband and son Maxie Gordon Miller.
A fur collarette labeled A Peach is offered for 98 cents instead of $1.50 in a sale at The Lender running now through January 1. The prompt savings highlight a limited time discount on a fashion accessory.
The text discusses a future operating period for a gunting or tannery facility and mentions locating a brick and shale works. It implies site setup for the upcoming season with a note on easy location.
Local Covington shop J Loeb's Store advertises genuine Snag Proof overshoes and boots available to customers seeking durable footwear options.
Spurling Burnside and Reed held a large hog sale on Tuesday with bidders from numerous states. Sixty three choice hogs sold at an average of 32 dollars, the top price 131 dollars paid by an Iowa stockman for a hog from Mr. Spurling. The firm reported strong results and noted store smoking jackets make nice Christmas gifts.
At the last meeting the County Board of Education approved joint institutes for townships with meetings in Kingman Mellett and Covington. The Covington session will be the third Saturday in January. All teachers and school officers are expected to attend the State Teachers Association, with departure on the noon train Monday December 29.
Last Friday evening marking his 58th birthday, Bro 8. P. Gray received a surprise at his Union and Sixth streets home. About thirty Odd Fellows and his wife presented him a plush chair for his efforts with Covington Lodge No.21. John Bilsland gave a brief speech as the chair was presented, followed by social conversation and a warm sendoff. The attendees included Charles Carwile, Chap Graham, Chae Brown, Wm. BR. McComas, F. M. Hull, J. A. Duncan, D. T. Hedges, John McCoy, Thomas McCoy, Ora Ellis, Wm. Holloway, Elmer Marsh, Ea. Hunt, Caspar Salmon, John Bilsland, Elijah Board, John Lachner, Morgan Morgan, W. G. Boyd, Roe Walker, and others.
A man was arrested on Christmas morning and jailed awaiting court action. The incident risks a costly impact on local plans as Jacob faces mounting costs this year.
Shove letters for the week ending December 24 include Miss Mabel Jones Mrs. Kate Myerman Mrs. Jas. McGee Mort Scroggs Prof. J. H. Smith Mrs. Elizabeth Trullinger and others. Call for shove letters by saying advertised. W. Boyd P. M.
The Indiana State Teachers Association will meet at the Mason ic Temple in Indianapolis on December 29 30 and 31 1902. Each county aims for top attendance with Fountain county the prior banner. All teachers and school officers should attend and arrange to go.
In a Wednesday afternoon incident at The Leader, seventeen men led by George Williams rushed into the store to receive Christmas gifts. Clerks fled in fright as Williams’ party demanded items. the group were fitted with shoes, gloves or mittens donated by Mr Williams.
Wick Crane, a Covington business leader, died at his Fourth Street home on Christmas morning from heart trouble and fatigue. He would have turned 70 on February 5. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at his residence, with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Continuous references to his long involvement in local business affairs.
Peter Foreman died December 11 1902 at his son’s home in Fountain county. Born in Ohio in 1822 he was 80 years 8 months 111 days old. He moved to the Wa bash near Shawnee in 1831 and lived there till death. He married Jane Keefer in 1847, six children born, two survive James Foreman and William Foreman others died or living nearby. His wife died in 1862 and he remarried Caroline Clawson March 16 1877 who survives him.
Former citizen and prominent local man James M. Durevw, brother of John Duncan, died December 20 at age 59. The remains were brought here for interment Monday at Mount Hope cemetery. obituary notices and reapings were prepared for this week.
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