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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
7
Coleman Reeves Coleman enjoy a refined life while John Lyons visits the city on business. Reed's promotes purity and value with a February White Sale. Attica leaders Lou Martin and J W Whicker observe county council actions. Decoration Day monument purchases urged via E M Board. State Fair runs Sept 9 to 13 and Montgomery County Fair late August. Frank Elmore and wife welcome a girl, with Dr Rowland as doctor.
A radiant lineup of Zion City's prominent citizens is unveiled for the February White Sale. The Republican party owes obligations to Hon. A. P. Burnside for Florida papers, and a revealing letter from him will appear elsewhere.
A local notice offers a twenty five dollar reward for items found in lard from Reed's Meat Market. The railroad equipment formerly branded Frisco is to be repainted after withdrawal from the Frisco system. Also reported is the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Wm T Bush on February 5 with Dr Rowland attending. Monuments by E M Koard praised by customers.
Mon Osborn Ralph Gookins and Dr Sanger joined a jolly group of Veedersburg young men at the Irvin-Cadwallader wedding. Court opened with all officers present as preliminary work and minor cases dominated the week. No Presbyterian services next Sunday as Rev Orton preaches in Williamsport. Wit h Goodyear glove rubbers available from Coleman Reeves & Coleman. Old soldiers sign quarterly certificates. pay week noted. February White Sale urged for embroideries and dress goods from Spence Smith & Spence.
Oysters available in any quantity at Merryman Bros with ice houses filling this week. Special bargains on Jace curtains and long silk gloves. Spence Smith Spence advertise deals. Indirect notes of church services, travel, and social visits accompany brief local items and upcoming events.
A note lauds William G. Milne as a noble theatrical figure. An advertisement for Burton clothier hints at bargains elsewhere. The 20th Century Club met with Mrs Mary Ritz on Wednesday and enjoyed a pleasant, late-hour gathering.
Spence Saith announces new merchandise for the February White Sale offering a range of items for shoppers.
Mayor Reed from Attica protested a saloon license grant to an applicant from his town. Commissioners refused the same. Lewis Brown, 72, died near State Line on Saturday February 2 and was buried at Walnut Grove cemetery Monday February 4. M. Board of this city was the undertaker. Mrs. Luella G. Scudder of Royal Neighbors of America is here to organize a lodge. George Thompson, recently ill with typhoid in Bloomington, has returned home and remains weak.
Herbert Rinn left Monday for Knoxville Tennessee to enter a business college. He is described as a bright young man who will become an excellent business man.
William M. Herschel, staff correspondent for the Indianapolis News, was in town Monday evening and Tuesday to cover the investigation. His reports appeared in the News on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Prather announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel to Mark C Bennett of West Point Indiana with the wedding to take place soon. The piece mentions a February White Sale featuring embroidery and lace items and notes the widow of James McMannomy receives a Mexican pension of 5 dollars per month with George Martin listed as the claim agent.
Mrs Susan Miller aged 72 died at her Marshfield area home last Tuesday after a brief illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment in Redwood cemetery.
The Penny Picture Gallery remains in Covington through February 27 offering 25 photos in 5 different poses for 25 cents. Studio is in Mayer block.
A wartime era notice seeks boys and girls desiring after school work and earnings. It provides full particulars via Dept 23 International Supply Co 9 11 13 15 E 3rd Street Cincinnati Ohio. A letter from Albert Burnside in Florida mentions limited improvement and severe nervousness from a limb injury two years earlier.
A notice to subscribers in out of state post offices about overdue payments. It requests payment by check or post office order and reminds readers to reference their paper’s date tag to indicate the owed period.
Charles Douglas Jones of Norton Kansas died at his home last Friday of apoplexy. Born and raised in Covington he was the son of Dr Cr Jones and brother of the late Dr Jones of this city. He was the last remaining member of the Jones family, three having died in the past fourteen months.
Wanting a gentleman or lady to travel and collect for a firm with $250000.00 capital. Salary of $10 72.00 per year plus expenses. Salary paid weekly and expenses advances. References required. Headquarters at your home. Address Armstrong Alexander, 125 Plymouth Place, Chicago. II.
On Monday the county council postponed any action on grade repairs, deferring the decision. Roads at Perrysville and Independence suffered heavy damage from recent high waters, but officials expect to revisit repairs at a later date.
Dr Geo B McClelland tied to Diamond Dick business in Veedersburg was arrested last Friday for operating without a license. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and the judge set a $50 bond. failure to post left him in jail.
A large audience attended temperance services at the Christian church Tuesday evening. The speech leaned political, critiquing current temperance legislation and portraying it as thunder for the opposition rather than shaping immediate policy.
William Mahoney, once a city resident now living in Chicago, died Sunday in Chicago and was brought back to the city Tuesday at 4 p.m. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church conducted by Father Schmidt, followed by interment in the Catholic cemetery. He was the third family member buried here in the past year.
The report identifies William G. Milar as a born actor connected to a Methodist church event held on Tuesday night February 12. The note emphasizes his status and the church gathering.
The course has proceeded well with strong engagement and momentum. The final session on Tuesday night is expected to be of high quality and significance for participants.
Alex Hetfield sold his farm near Hillsboro to Joe Hayes and Tom Taylor and plans to move back to the city as soon as arrangements are made.
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a chicken supper in the G A R hall from 5 30 to 8 o'clock Thursday evening February 14. Usual prices apply and all are invited. A baby boy of standard weight was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Sewell Nebeker of Indianapolis making Uncle Enos a proud grandfather.
Dr J W Hurt will lecture Sunday evening at 8 o clock in the M E church under Civic League auspices. He will discuss General Public Welfare with illustrations. Admission is free. all are urged to attend.
Gordon Ost will depart next Friday for Valparaiso to enroll in the Northern Indiana College. He will study the business course and has saved money for the expense, showing strong potential to become an excellent businessman.
The Union Christian church near Aylesworth will rededicate its renovated and modernized building on Sunday February 10 1907 with Rev Flammer officiating.
William H. Cox addresses misquoted remarks regarding an appropriation for Julian M. Martin to examine county books. He explains that he advised legal steps, prepared an ordinance for 35 percent compensation from funds collected, and supported the appropriation while denying any statement about opposing the investigation.
Dr Hurry writes from Indianapolis dated February 2 1907 urging action against consumption. He cites 1905 Indiana deaths totaling 4492 with 1843 orphans under 22 and 20005 under 12 fatherless orphans, arguing that fighting the disease would save lives and money. He compares harm to a wolf pack and calls for economic and moral action.
We thank neighbors and friends for ministry and sympathy during illness and after the death of our husband and father. Sincerely, Mrs. Miranda Luke and Children.
The Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Ine Bilsland Thursday afternoon February 14 at 2 30 p m.
Mrs Mabel Walker a Royal Academy and Royal College of Music graduate in London has opened a pianoforte class. Terms and details apply at South Sixth Street.
About fifty young friends planned a surprise party for Miss Lizzie Burnison on her sixteenth birthday last Sunday. The event featured music and games and she received pretty presents including a ring with her birthstone.
Julia May Noble wife of Almo F Noble born November 30 1869 died January 30 1907 at home near New Town aged 37 years 2 months. She married Almon F Noble October 7 1886 and had seven children two preceded her. Survived by husband and five children Gertrude Clara Etta Walter and Thelma Funeral held at Berd church Reverend Palmer of the M E church officiating February 2 interment Steeley Cemetery.
The Trader's Exchange meat shop offers Pure hog lard and tender beef and pork at wholesale prices. The listing notes 16 oz to the pound and no computing scales are available.
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