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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
3
Porter Elliott of near Pine Creek ended his life by suspected laudanum poisoning on a porch between eight and nine p m Wednesday. Mrs Elliott found him unconscious and he died at 3 30 a m Thursday as doctors and neighbors tried to save him. The coroner returned a verdict and the funeral was held Friday at Gray cemetery.
Fred Covall fourteen year old son of John Covall Stone Bluff faced a near disaster at a C and E I railroad crossing last Wednesday He tried to cross ahead of a switch engine His horse got across the track engine struck the buggy Fred jumped to the cow catcher and held on until the engine stopped escaping with minor bruises The buggy was wrecked and the horse was slightly hurt
In Covington on Thursday morning J Wesley Whickeac found he had swapped hats with Judge Perry Lewis. The hat, an extra good one, bore the O P L mark in the sweatband and was originally thought to belong to Mayor Heath. Judge Lewis noted the prosecutors’ harsh approach in the case, lamenting the loss of a good hat as the swap was resolved.
A birthday dinner on Friday June 15 marked Mr. Esick Seelys seventy first birthday and L. R. Hetfield of Hillsboro eighty three. Attendees Horace Hetfield and wife James Ogie and wife John Shults and wife M. Kitt and wife Mrs. Clark. The group averaged seventy one years with Hetfield oldest and Kit youngest. Wishes extended for many more birthdays and blessings for the elderly pair and their wives.
A fragmentary ad mentions eye glasses and an invitation to seek help for eye trouble. References to Edith and scheduling details are unclear, with scattered words about an office day and De Gilson.
A Chicago Record-Herald dispatch reports Indiana party leaders in five counties signed ensures no money is spent to purchase votes. The plan bans purchasable men from headquarters polling, sets equal per diem, and requires impartial inspectors and judges. Fountain County urged to adopt the same rules.
Notice to settle accounts promptly after Fowler and Reed sold out. All debts to be paid in cash or by note. Those owing are asked to respond. See carpets at M Boord.
The Nineteenth Annual Wallace Township and Wallace High School commencement ceremony was held June 22, 1906 at Wallace Church. Diplomas were presented by County Supt. Wilkey and High School Principal Scheckell. Rev. Cole delivered the invocation. Dr. A. J. Kinneman gave an education themed address. The Silwell Concert Orchestra provided music. graduates included Ura Shoaf Eston Wilkinson Hattie Grimes Paul Shoaf John Rogers Ura Walker Homer Gray Effie Myers Eston Keller Ora Bever and Golda Brown. Trustee Robert Krout led efforts praised as a beacon for Fountain County education.
In Hammond Indiana on June 23 the Hammond Retail Liquor Dealers association dropped the Sunday closing dispute. Retail merchants arrested for keeping open last Sunday won their cases on payment of costs. The plan to target saloon keepers with slot machines and wirerooms was abandoned and Sunday sale prohibitions remain enforced.
The Presbyterian Church announces no Sunday preaching next week. A church and Sunday school picnic is planned for Wednesday July 11 in Rion's woods with all members and nonmembers invited. A surprise committee will provide entertainment and transportation from the church at 9 AM.
Mrs. Henry Palin died after weeks of illness at home in Newtown on Tuesday morning. She was sister of Oliver Board of this city and leaves many relatives and friends. A member of the Christian church from early life, she remained faithful. Funeral services were held at Wingate Thursday afternoon with large attendance, interment in Wingate Cemetery.
Stone Bluff coal operators Minick and Hoagland report a higher quality coal and thick clay beds near the mines. Prospects include contracts to ship clay to a Brazil plant and potential local clay plant investment due to thick deposits and favorable transport rates to Chicago. J Frank McVermond of Attics 방문 noted as a vigorous local businessman.
Two cottages are available for rent in a well located area. Prospective tenants should apply to Dr. Rowland.
Washington July 2 Senate praise for Hemmenway who backed a law forbidding government spending beyond appropriations. He noted this year’s digest carries about 10 million versus 30 million last year and warned continued overexpenditure risks bankruptcy. Senators Hale and Cullom lauded the act and urged tighter purse strings. Cafl on us for ladies white shirt waists and shirt waist Suits at J Loeb's Stores.
Kentuck Church announces Sunday July 8 with morning and evening services led by Pastor J. P. Henson. Public is invited to attend. A regular church business meeting is set for Saturday July 7 at 2pm.
Myr and Mrs Link Gardener entertained in honor of their son and wife on Saturday evening June 30 1906. The gathering at a late hour wished them joy in married life with guests including Mr and Mrs A N Hendrix and their son Guy Mr and Mrs Ross DeHaven and daughter Zola Mr and Mrs Jones Yerkes Mr and Mrs Clint Smith Mr and Mrs Will Brant and children Margard William of Hillsboro.
Conductor BH Carpenter was severely injured when coupling an engine to a caboose at Attica depot around 2 AM Friday. He was caught between a bumper and the platform, sustaining internal injuries and transported to Peru hospital by the 9.05 train. Carpenter, of Peru, is listed as injured with medical staff attending.
The Stone Bluff Horse and Colt Show last Saturday drew Crowns from Covington area with over a thousand attendees. Judge John Kirk of Oxford praised the adjudications as the event showcased speed and light driving through courteous crowds and a bustling farm dinner served by Rebeccans. Politicians mingled with spectators as the town celebrated its growth and community effort despite a similar attendance to prior years.
Friday night Dr. Hicks attended Mrs. Dan Simms for neuralgia on North Fourth Street. Hon Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville traveled with him and fainted on the Simms porch, suffering a concussion. He remained under care at Mrs Barrett's until Monday, then went home to recover. McCabe and his wife planned a rest visit with family near Williamsport after the incident.
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