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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
3
Local fragments record visits and errands of residents and guests. Mr. and Mrs. Madden spent the Fourth at Kingman while others travel to Indianapolis Danville Roanoke and Iowa. Paint sales and real estate bargains appear amid short notices and social items.
The Church Board met Monday night and approved a month long vacation for Rev. Dougherty. He will likely take his rest about the first of August.
Homer Lusader came in Tuesday to wish us well in our new home and to help defray the extra moving expenses. A friend in need is always appreciated.
Ed Patton of Veedersburg dropped by on Tuesday and recalled the paper in its new quarters with a pleasant call. He reports nothing of an exciting nature in his city.
Coal remains a Covington item as rural carriers enjoy a holiday Monday. J Os. Jarvis of Attica transacted business in Covington Tuesday. Miss Ruby Owen visits Miss Ruby Hull. Emerson Evans injured by a cannon cracker on the Fourth. Crop prospects remain favorable with matured grain and good corn outlook. Community events include Cub baseball, visits to Danville, and paint store ads.
Sam Landes of Shawnee, James Yerkes in Newport, Ex Senator Goodwine and wife at Williamsport home, Willard Remster of North Vernon area, Danville residents Harry Board and family, Ellmore and wife from Indianapolis, Phoebe Hollis of Champaign, Benj Van Leer and family from Montszuma, rainfall blessed region, P. J. McMahon ill recent weeks, James and Mrs Prices visiting Pine village for daughter Ada, Walter Ryal of Mellette in town, Sun Adkis at home with Big Four Construction gang on Peoria division.
Charles Brown received the contract after being the sole bidder. Work on the two lower floors is to begin immediately and must be finished before the new school term if possible.
Hon. O. P. Lewis visited Danville Wednesday while endorsing Best by Test Rainier's Paint. The ad urges buyers to choose Rainier's Paint as the best, implying lower value from lesser options.
John A Farnsworth recovers after illness mild. A local group of youths from here took a Sunday trip to Lodi. several lost on return, one boy struck a tree and another wandered ten miles off course. Rainier’s Paint and Varnish advertises wagon and buggy paint awn and swing paint. A postcard from Frank Skinner lists 2444 Allen Avenue Niagara Falls NY for correspondence.
Norval Smith of Peach Valley Stock Farm visited Tuesday afternoon and showcased a premier Poland China hog herd. County growers expect his sales to generate future attention and activity in the market.
Mrs Alice Bowser, who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Prank Flora for three weeks, returned to Flora Indiana last Saturday. She was accompanied by her granddaughter Fern Flora who will visit for several weeks with relatives.
Trustee L G Riggen of Attica visited on Tuesday to oversee Logan township interests and reconnect with old friends, and he kindly remembered the Republican with a call.
Covington marked a low key holiday with no celebration this year. Residents spent the day visiting friends or enjoying picnics in quiet places, choosing a peaceful observance over public events.
Word arrives that a new pipe organ has shipped and workers will arrive later this week to install it. Rainier's Paint and Varnish store advertises how to revive old floors to resemble hardwood. Samuel Boatman Jr. of Shawnee Township died Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lafayette after an appendicitis operation. funeral services were held from his home Tuesday. Lew Kerr and wife visited Dr. Er E Gwinn and wife of Oakland Ill and attended a stock sale, purchasing 22 head of black Angus cattle to bolster his herd.
The article notes numerous Fourth of July accidents but fewer injuries than usual. It cites that the holiday fell on Sunday, which likely reduced incidents and festivities compared with other years.
Miss Edna Heath and her college friend Miss Bess Sever s left last Saturday for a long summer trip. They will visit the Pacific Coast Yukon Exposition Yellowstone Park Grand Canyon Salt Lake and other points with an expected duration of about two months.
Mrs J W Plaster and daughter Genivieve from Danville Illinois visited her mother Mrs Schma and relatives here on Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Linquist, living south of the city, has been ill but is much improved. Friends will be glad to hear of her recovery.
Corn in this section is growing rapidly though weedy in places. Heavy rains hinder cultivation in many areas. G. L. Gouty, son of James Gouty of Foster, district Inspector of the Home Protection Insurance Service based in Indianapolis, spent the Fourth at home.
A family reunion gathered at Mrs Turnbulls house in the city on the Fourth. The group included sons from Indianapolis and Chicago and a daughter from Danville joining the celebration.
In Rockville on Saturday, the Madden farm in Parke County was sold. The Covington Bank acted as the purchaser.
Charley Peters, 68, a Covington native who moved to Pekin Illinois about six years ago, celebrated the Fourth with old friends. He works daily for the Santa Fe railroad.
Mrs. Orvill Mitchel of Veedersburg died Monday from a virulent smallpox infection. Several other mothers are gravely ill with the same disease. Authorities warn of grave danger if quarantine rules are disregarded.
Porter H. Morgan an attorney from Oklahoma City and his wife and son who have been visiting A. R. Heath and family for several days departed for Terre Haute on Tuesday to visit other relatives and friends. Baby Morgan is the great grandson of A. R. Heath.
Clifford Board returned home from a brief visit in Danville while Miss Mary Cardiff visited friends in Indianapolis on Wednesday and Thursday. Anna Nebeker, Scellee Denman, and other locals traveled for visits with friends and relatives. A state bar gathering drew Indianapolis departures, and A Lemp returned from Chillicothe Ohio after arranging a monument sale. Henry and wife Kennedyville Texas stay noted, with dry reports from the area. Beulah Watkins secured six months to play the new pipe organ at the M E church once installed.
Sampson Carpenter, aged 77 and a long time Mellott resident, died at his home last Monday morning from stomach trouble. He leaves a wife, a daughter and two sons. A funeral will be held at 11 o'clock Thursday. He was a respected Richland township farmer and longtime community member.
The ex piration of licenses ends Tony Brown and Tom Ward saloon licenses at eleven Tuesday night. Five city saloons remain. Barker and Lippold face next month closure, Ryan in September, Hall and Baldwin in October.
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and system acting. Ads claim testimonials free and druggists sell the product at 75 cents per bottle. Includes advice to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The heart may strengthen with active leg movements when normal. Exercises include running on tiptoes, swinging legs, and circular motions. Start slowly and avoid long sessions at first.
In a quotation from the Outlook a land-agent extols the great northwest riches and a youth’s companion writer notes the grand claims. The caption suggests disbelief at the bold depiction and the exaggeration surrounding regional wealth.
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