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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
5
Wm Renicks barn about three miles north of town was struck by lightning during a storm and burned to the ground. Eight to ten tons of hay burned. Renick saved his horses and moved machinery out on Tuesday. Insurance listed at 400 for the barn and 50 for contents.
M. Board's rugs noted. T H Britten and wife spent Sunday in Danville. Mr and Mrs F Metzger of Perrysville were in Covington trading Monday. Reduced prices on all sorts of goods at J Loeb's Stores.
Marshfield’s Cash Cronkhite and Attica visitors plus numerous local notices fill a bustling Attica city page. Names like J L Townssey W K Layton J M Wilkey M Mayersyr appear alongside ads for lard wax and lace curtains and a Four excursion to Champaign.
Mr and Mrs Vo Spencer travel to Rossville Inl and plan a week away visiting Hoopeston Ill relatives. Sam Dean of Michigan City visits the city midweek, once tied to Starbuck interests. Elbow sleeve shirts at W B Colemans. Bert VanHook named aide on Dept Commander Browns staff. J Klingensunth of Wallace visits Covington paying taxes and reports Wallace quiet. Keannie Fox piano tuning with Peyton. Sunday excursion to Indianapolis leaves Covington 9 00 am for 1 25 round trip. Coal available through P J McMahon Covington. J G Gordon underwent appendectomy last week near Kingman, report favorable. New grey plaid dress goods at J Loebs. Mrs W B Lanius and daughter Wilma of Los Angeles visiting Covington mother Mrs McGeorge, staying summer then joined by Mr Lanius. All $1 corsets now 89c.
The passage lists promotions and sales at local stores J Loebs and W Bb Coolemans, mentions carpet deals at M Buards, and woolen dress goods cuts. It notes sewer work on a private line progressing to Pourtastreet, and argues for a city sewer plan as a utility. It records the will of John M Brown of Davis township, bequeathing 135 acres and property to his three sons. The Cates Sanitarium case and a mine injury are referenced with hopeful recovery notes. L D Patton and family plan trips to Indianapolis and the lake shore, with multiple interurban connections noted.
Covington resident J L Townsley invites readers to view cedar posts praised for beauty and utility. The town is described as healthy and resource rich, needing energetic local business leaders to develop its potential.
James B Craft and his wife, formerly of Kentland, have moved to Covington. Mr Craft, an accredited chemist, has joined Dr Buckner and will work in the local drug store after recently serving Dr McCane of Kentland.
Mrs Laura Barrett and C N Harding visited the McCabe farm in Warren county Wednesday evening. Charles McCabe and wife are still there and Charlie indicates he continues to improve and will soon be restored to his former health.
A practical eye test promises no cost and directs readers to carpet offerings described as good and cheap by A C Fears. The notice emphasizes affordability and value in flooring options.
John Devinney, a Butler County farmer near Duquesne Pa, tried to hang himself after a failed business downturn caused by oil troubles. His sorrel horse Old Bill intervened by striking him to stop the rope, causing Devinney to fall and be rescued. He credits Old Bill with saving his life and plans a new start with renewed faith.
In Epicrata Pennsylvania two boys Walter Lessey nine and William Shott twelve played at the Epiera ta Coal and Lumber yard on a grain elevator. Shott urged Lessey to jump on a wheat bin holding two thousand tons. Lessey refused but Shott jumped and was drawn into the suction, becoming slowly buried as a deadly accident.
Reports from Labrador state that five persons were killed and eaten by savage dogs of that coast during the last winter. These dogs, which have interbred with wolves, have frequently killed people heretofore. One victim was a 35 year old man and the others were an elderly man and his wife, daughter and granddaughter.
Robert Adams Jr., congressman from Pennsylvania's Second District, died after losses at bridge whist. He reportedly lost $80,000 over the past two years, prompting a colleague to quip that bridge whist should be graven on his tombstone.
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