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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
8
Readable lines depict a chaotic trench scene with references to war, ships, and a rallying nationalist tone. The piece mentions ships in harbor, gunfire, and warnings of desolation, capturing a martial mood and a desire to claim lands and power.
A community column notes a forthcoming uproar in the wharf district as a notable figure visits. The post office has operated over three months with a strong showing in its tally. Rev Parker Shields of Slapesten visited last week, touring the site of his birth and reflecting on local landmarks while his wife and mother accompanied him.
The text recounts a legend around Mocha and a saint Seheedeli Schovdeli, describing a voyage to a Red Sea port, the strange arrival of coffee, and the spread of a profitable trade. It notes a mosque built over Seheedeli’s grave after his death and mentions coastal lighthouses and local beliefs about coffee’s powers.
Superintendent Dice lists free rural delivery routes under Special Agent Hathaway. The compilation names office origins, counties, route counts, and establishment dates across Indiana towns such as Alouny, Covington, Crawfordsville, Delphi, Eaton, Franklin, Lafayette, Logansport, Muncie, New Castle, Richmond, Selma, Shadeland, South Bend, Warsaw and others with formation dates from 1897 to 1919.
Sunday attendance greeted Nita at a dressers event. A dance at Gee Dickey's followed, and an ice cream social at Davie Powell's last Saturday drew young folks. Merchants report rising trade while Ver? stifles with reluctance. Weather delayed a debate Friday evening. Jacob Walls prepares for a frail tree agent. Residents traveled to Washington to view the balloon ascent with a large crowd.
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