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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
1
The letter criticizes Tom Clifton of the Covington Republican for aiding Democratic printing and for publishing delinquent tax lists. It accuses Ledger management of past manipulation and party favoritism while praising honest political warfare and the pursuit of clean politics across papers.
Judge Schoonover relocated his household goods to this city on Wednesday and now resides in the Northeast part of town. The community welcomes him and his wife as permanent residents.
David Burwell of Wendell Phillips temperance reform will speak in Cov ton on Tuesday February 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the courthouse and at 7 p.m. in the Christian church on the topic What is Temperance Legislation. All invited to attend.
The city council met in regular session Monday in council hall. A lengthy petition from property owners against Fourth Street and sewer improvements was presented and taken under advisement. City administration faces financial hampering challenges.
Dennis Mock died Tuesday morning at the Catholic home in Danville. After Mrs. Mock’s death last October the Mock home was sold and proceeds given to the institution for his care. Mock had been very feeble and moved to the home. His body was brought to this city Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph’s church at 10 o’clock this morning, with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The church lays out seven quarterly meetings on Thursday February 7 at 2 and 7 pm. Sabbath School at 9:30. Sunday services include sermons on The Drawings of the Spirit and Taking the Slave's Debt. Ipworth League meets at 6. Bend church hosts evening services nightly with possible continuation beyond the week.
John F. Little, a statistical agent for the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington, D. C., surveys county records to study marriage and divorce trends as urged by President Roosevelt. He collaborates with state authorities to inform future lawmaking and conferences. Coleman Reeves Coleman advertise dress braids.
Citizens from various county sections traveled to Indianapolis on Wednesday to learn about the mysteries of the outer circle in legislation from Representative Dan Reed. The group enjoyed a cheerful day and returned home pleased with the experience.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening on subjects titled Wait and Youll See The Waiting Hours of Life and What must I do to be lost Special music will be sung by the choir.
Albert Hunter, son of William Hunter of Warren county, lost his right leg at the Oaklawn shops in Danville Illinois. The injury occurred in the tank department when his leg was caught and torn off at the ankle. Foreman W E Cook helped until an ambulance took him to St Elizabeth hospital where doctors removed the stump and forecast recovery. Hunter recently married and lived at Oaklawn.
Mrs Ida Hansford wife of Robert H Hansford formerly of Danville and Wabash township was buried after death in Spadra Johnson county Arkansas. Her remains were taken to her parents home Danville and then shipped to her childhood home for interment in Liberty graveyard seven miles south. She was born in Fountain county Indiana twenty seven years ago and leaves a husband two children and six siblings. Also noted are a farm ad and brief items about Alaska geology claims and James Everly selling a team of horses for 400 dollars.
A unusually large Episcopal church gathering Sunday night heard communicants, trained by Mrs Walker, render church music with excellent effect. Mr Walker’s musical talent will benefit the small Episcopal band and the liturgy was well rendered, making services in the church more attractive.
J. D. Hicks of Indianapolis, part of the tax ferret contractor's force, dropped in Monday morning to begin work. He says the investigation will be pushed with vigor and little immediate showing is expected as considerable preliminary work must be completed.
The court house at Williamsport will be rebuilt promptly on the old site. Temporary arrangements are in adjoining business rooms to conduct county business until the burned structure is rebuilt. Commissioners proceed at once with no contest expected.
New Quarters for T. H. McGeorge & Co rearrange rooms once used by the Mayor to create modern offices. Miss Slattery serves as bookkeeper and stenographer as ware rooms undergo remodeling. Upon completion, McGeorge aims for one of the town’s neatest business spots.
Purdue University Experiment Station outlines a seed corn train traveling February 25 to March 13 over Pennsylvania lines in Indiana. The route includes Vandalia Grand Rapids and Indianapolis roads with 165 stops for lectures and literature. Officials say the seed corn in the state is critically needed and farmers welcome the outreach. inquiries go to G. I. Christie, Lafayette, Indiana.
Mrs Melinda Osborn Roman widow of John M Roman died at her Stringtown home January 10 1907 aged 80 years 9 months and 12 days Born Owen County Kentucky March 29 1826 she wed John M Roman June 14 1847 and had eleven children seven survive John H Roman Sarah Orahead Joseph H Roman Bower Roman Sampson Roman Charles Roman Mrs Scelina D Chatt The Roman family thanks friends for aid during illness The piece includes a poetic tribute and notes on survivors and local comments by David Aldrich four miles northeast of town praising his Republican reading and improvements.
The nay friends of Blossom Board report that due to fiilitic health Blossom Board has resigned from her school position. She left last week with Miss Pearl for a sanitarium in Northern Illinois seeking treatment and hopeful improvement. The case causes much concern among residents.
A home seeker excursion departs Danville next Tuesday for Northwest Texas Panhandle country praised for climate, soil, rainfall, and water. Marketing emphasizes 75,000 acres along the Santa Fe Railroad near Canyon City with cheap terms and round trip $25.00 tickets valid 30 days, sleeping car berths from Kansas City at no extra cost, and free berth reservations. Scott Crawford, State Line Agent, is listed for information. The page also notes the Governor's message to the current legislature and urges readers to review it again.
Ed Patton of Veedersburg filed his official bond with the federal government and will be inducted as postmaster at Veedersburg after formalities. The steady worker is expected to serve well and greet the office’s patrols with a smile. Trustee Schultz of Davis Township visited Covington on official business and criticized the Attica Ledger for a garbled township report. He urged more accurate publishing by the Ledger and alignment with Republican standards.
An 18th or 19th century style ad touts Kenney's Laxative Cold Syrup as a safe sore throat remedy that cures coughs by clearing the bowels and lingering at the throat. It claims no opiates and bears the National Pure Food and Drug Law compliance, sold by M. C. VanDorn.
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