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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
5
J. Loeb's Stores feature dress goods and tailor made suits while J. H. Fowler and Charles Maines are noted for local activities. Local visitors include Frank Gabre or Meilett and JC Gibson with several tastings of spring fashion at John Newiin Hillsboro. Mary Kirby and Katie join in marriage announcements as shopping and courthouse notes appear amid general store promotions.
Mr and Mrs George LaTourette have moved to Bartlesville Indiana Territory after George left days ago and Mrs LaTourette departed Tuesday. The couple are described as excellent young people with many friends in Fountain.
California rider Eugene Hildebrand breaks previous win marks with 208 wins this season after 57 in Oakland, 44 in Los Angeles, and 32 in Albuquerque. He led major circuits from Newark to coast tracks, creating a record era for U S jockeys. Cornell Runners May Push for International Cross Country Showdown. A Cornell led plan seeks Oxford Cambridge and an American team, highlighting Cornell’s prominence in distance running and a possible eastern university representative squad.
Ban Johnson protests a 154 game Mationsi League schedule prompting the American to consider the same, fearing insufficient time after season end and before October 15 contracts expire to stage a post season series. Presidents Pulliam and Herrmann may coordinate remedies as leagues draft tighter schedules.
Negotiations continue on transferring the Washington franchise in the American league to Baltimore. A $27,000 difference blocks the deal as Branlon Frank Interests, backing the Baltimore club in the Eastern league, offer $48,000 while President Bun Johnson seeks $735,000 for Washington.
The second division of August Belmonts racing stable bound for the winter has been shipped to Garnet South Carolina. The string included about a dozen dead and was sent from Babylon New York in care of John Whalen.
Chicago sprinter William Hogwensen wants a match race with Lawson Robertson the national hundred yard champion. Hogwensen says he lost the title at St Louis last June on a disputed finish.
Dr Martin was a candidate in a recent meeting. Severe cold halts grain hauling and business activity. Wilmer Sheffer of the Barrens visited Friday. Joe Shesley runs Clinton Bottling Works and remains focused on business. New perfumes, jewelry, and shoes advertised. Charles Lowe plans a large two story residence. spring construction to begin. Mending and shoe sales emphasized by J U L Peters.
The report notes bitter cold as Monday ranked as the winter’s coldest day with a strong storm. Wesley Perigo of two miles north of Hillsboro underwent a left forearm amputation last Thursday due to bone decay from infection and decay.
Reviewers W A Wright D K Smith and Frank Frazier appointed by the commissioners awarded David Shirk seven hundred dollars in damages for losses tied to the new highway and bridge project across the Wabash at Silverwood.
W. W. Luke and wife attended their old home church at Kentuck on Sunday morning. Their sleigh ride ended in a break down and upset. Homer Osborn and wife arrived to help with a warm fire and a hearty dinner.
Highest market price paid for hides at Merryman Bros. J. H. Fowler, successor to Reed and Randolph, announces rare bar gains on the full line. Special services continue at the Christian church with good results. Clinton Kenney and wife of Lidlow Kentucky visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snorling last week. Kenney is a brother of Mrs. Spur iog.
An advertisement in the Republican urges readers to try a new product or service immediately. The message highlights a call to action and potential benefits, aiming to drive quick engagement.
Found a gold band ring owner can recover by proving property and paying this notice. Frank Sison of Loeber Stores displays two excellent window decorations now on exhibit.
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