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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
1
A compact notelet reflects social calls and shop promotions in the city. Mrs. Wm. McGee's illness is listed alongside visits from Miss Schwin and Miss Maude Herzig, and multiple retail appeals from Loeb's stores.
J. Loeb was reelected at a recent city council meeting to succeed himself as the new member of the Covington school board. He has served as secretary and helped build strong local schools, with the council praising his integrity and long service. The city’s schools are highlighted as among the best, attributed to the board’s efficiency.
Weather reports declare Sunday June 30 the peak heat day of the month in Chicago with record high conditions. The Leader notes residents in Fountain County struggled with the heat and heavy clothing worn by men.
A new company announced immediate operations to begin boring wells. Local investors expect rapid development and broader access to water resources. Officials will oversee timely permits and safety compliance.
A group of prominent Covington citizens organize the Covington Gas Oil and Coal Company with $2000 paid capital. Directors include J L Allen Jr M Mayer Jr Geo Diffenderfer and W W Layton with Williams as president and Layton as treasurer. W H Miles appointed to secure leases and drills to start immediately.
A lively preview of county and state political maneuvering in Fountain with mentions of Senator Fairbanks support, potential nominees for clerk and sheriff, and plans for future party chairs. Observers discuss possible governors, a Durbin succession, and Covington’s push for stronger party organization amid a growing newspaper rising. Dr. Geo Ewing endorses Foley's Kidney Care.
An earnest claim promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup as guaranteed to cure constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by Leroy Allen.
A jolly group packed their kits and traveled to Lodi for a day of outing Sunday. Will Layton and wife, Robi Baker and wife, Read Miles and wife, Sam Wells and wife, Walt Bodine and wife, W. W. Luke and wife, George Williams and wife, Lon Dunlap and Anna Miles, Court Dice and Helen Allen reported a big time with sun and water. Clark Dennis of Mound was in town late week. The wind blew a window out of a high house.
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