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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
6
The piece argues men are absent from worship and public life, citing a Sunday service where seventy-five attendees include only seven boys and seventeen men. It questions male absence, links it to delinquent behavior, and urges responsibility and engagement, noting economic and social pressures on families.
Fountain county pharmacists met at Dr Buckner's office on December 24 to organize a local chapter of the National Association. Officers elected were A M Booe Veedersburg president and Dr Buckner secretary. The next meeting is set for February 16 in Attica, with representation from every town except Attica.
William A. Martin died at his North Fifth Street home Sunday night at about 11 30 after a long illness. Born December 27 1835 he had lived in the county and city for years and served in the Civil War. Funeral services led by Rev Ogden were held at 10 a m Wednesday, with interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. The Indianapolis Press recalls Col Richard W Thompson of Yerre Haute as the last living member of the 27th Congress and a veteran who remembered Abe Lincoln.
Four young boys aged six to eight wandered into Fountain town along the towpath railroad Sunday evening. After a search, Charles Coffing and two Coffing Price children were found tucked asleep in a Coffing Bros extension cellar. They were returned home on Covington train.
Ex president Cleveland writes from Princeton New Jersey dated January 6 that illness limits his ability to sit up, condemning what he calls inconsistent leadership and the claim that Jacksonian Democracy sanctions currency degradation and ignores legal restraints. Felt boots and rubbers advertised as best at The Leader.
To Business Men. Thave a new and complete line of Ledger, Journal and Day Bourks, You Reed them now.ret prices. Bookstore. J. C. HLNGLEMAY.
Advertised notices list James Slim Traders' Exchange offering the week ending January 19. Miss Grace Bush and Moses Rayburn appear among names. Cedar Fence Posts from CiLARK's Lumber Yard promoted as durable. Frank Allen's son injured by a Newfoundland dog but recovering.
The Lafayette State soldiers home trustees chose Gilbert R. Stormont of Princeton as commandant to replace the late Gen. Jasper Packard. Stormont, Civil War veteran of Company B Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, editor of the Princeton Clarion, and 1890s G A R department commander, is a Republican with broad support across party lines. He will assume duties soon, succeeding Captain D B Kehler who has served since Packard's death.
A historical notice describes Callie Carr once married to Clinty Hobbs near Hobbs, who left him for railroad suitors, remarried quickly to Krich in Indianapolis, faced neglect and abuse, and now seeks a divorce to return home with remorse.
County commissioners announce a thorough audit of the county books shows balancing with the Auditor and Treasurer, signaling improved finances and reduced debt. They caution readers to study the forthcoming annual report for exact conditions as the fiscal year ends with the calendar year. In Neosho Falls, a midnight robbery nets about $1000 after explosives blow open the store safe, with six armed robbers retreating without a shot fired.
Maynard Smith and Miss Nellie Neff, two esteemed Veedersburg residents, were married by Rev. Brown at 8 o clock Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. Many friends extend best wishes. Ladies garments at Loeb's offered at very low prices in closing out sale.
The baccalaureate sermon for Covington High School will be delivered by Dr. W. B. Kane of Wabash College at Pythian Castle Hall on Sunday January 2 at 10 30 a m All are invited The first class of 1900 will hold commencement at Pythian Castle Hall on Tuesday evening January 30 This mid year commencement promises unique social and literary attractions for Covington society.
The ferry boat on the river slipped its cable last Monday night and drifted downstream. Owner John Whickar will replace the boat or restore service with a new one when ice clears. Citizens urge a bridge at this point for public utility, with a petition and a committee to push the project in Warren township.
A Covington funeral notices a baby laid to rest with hymns and prayers, while Governor Mount clears E H Nebeker of wrongdoing in a prison board matter. The report details Nebeker buying horses and a landau with his own funds, transfers to a prison team, and public officials affirm no fault. J L Allen is reappointed trustee of the state institute for the blind, with bonds posted and duties begun. Abstracte of Title promptly furnished by U S voUglAss.
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