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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
8
Mrs McVey Parta aged about 109 died on commercial street. funeral held at St Patrick's Church with Father Usory officiating. She was said to have served Abraham Lincoln and lived in Danville many years. Residents recall her long life and link to old Civil War era events.
Daniel Asbury a 20 year old farmer of Newport died Friday night by shooting himself in the breast with a .38 caliber pistol found beside him in the buggy on the square. He had spent Friday evening with his sweetheart Miss Ethel McConnell who left him at the buggy. Mrs McConnell's father opposed their courtship. The intoxicated father may have driven him to the rash act, a sensational event in Newport per the Montezuma News.
Hal S Ensmin ger Republican chair in the ninth district reported by telegram that a district convention will meet in Crawfordsville on January 12. One delegate is allotted for every 200 votes cast for secretary of state in the last election. The purpose is to elect a member of the Republican State Central committee and discuss other matters. The last convention was held in Frankfort. Chairman Simms chose Crawfordsville after considering Lebanon Delphi and Noblesville. Local Republicans have been active and hopeful about securing the event. Lowder returned from art. Monday, where he
Fragments describe dental services by Kreese and various shopping notes at J Loeb and J Loach stores. Christmas visits and travel plans appear among items about family, clothing, hosiery, and whiskey sales. The snippet also mentions Dr Kreese and local business promotions.
Lowest prices advertised by J Loeb’s Stores. shoppers urged to compare value across items and branches.
During December the paper reports healthy growth with readers arriving without solicitation. The editor notes 10 influence and expresses gratitude to the public for their appreciation.
Miss Lidia Hunt and Miss Artie DeHaven resign as teachers and will be replaced by Miss Gertie Richardson and Miss Mattie Heeigle from outside the city. Richardson will teach at Number 6 and Heeigle at Number 3. Trustee Puntipson secured qualified replacements and the retiring teachers are expected to be worried soon.
A rural carrier urges drivers to yield on public highways when mail carriers are on duty. Violations by heavy wagons risking collisions may lead to federal enforcement and possible deputy U.S. marshal involvement. The law applies to meetings and passes ahead of the mail carrier.
Gerrit Motman died today in Grand Rapids from injuries after the Pere Marquette wreck near East Paris Saturday night. He is the twenty first victim and leaves a widow and five children.
In the Fountalon Circuit Court, February 1, Walter Jarred as Administrator presents final accounts and vouchers for Catharine A Jarred deceased. Heirs and creditors must appear and show cause if the account should not be approved and prove heirship. Jan 1, 1964.
A group of clergymen urged Lincoln to appoint one of their number as consul to the Hawaiian Islands citing fitness and health needs due to poor health. Lincoln questioned the symptoms and noted there are eight other candidates who are sicker, expressing disappointment.
A fragment emphasizing mental discipline as the secret to possession and virtue. It underscores forming honest principles of right, developing a habitual will, and aligning conscience with honorable conduct. The text reflects a moral instruction tone urging self-control.
Reports from Indiana and Wisconsin describe mange in horses caused by an itch mite and highlight glander risks from range shipments. Treatments using coal tar dips are noted, with emphasis on sanitation to prevent reinfection and enforcement actions against violators.
Fulton county Illinois farmer A W Christopher submits a drawing to Breeder's Gazette describing a home built dehorning chute used for calves. The specification notes a 5 ft high box 4% ft long and wide at top tapering, three inch oak posts, front boards shaped to fit the neck, rope release, and drop apart to free the calf.
Wilfrid McComas is employed in a telegraph office handling messages and station duties. The item notes his role and workplace responsibilities within the communication service.
The W F M Society invites participation in a missionary meeting focusing on the work of the M church. Members welcome and encouraged to attend as the community joins in support of their outreach.
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