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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
5
Long list of brief notices mentions Rig rentals at Shrome's barn Hoopeston residents count 405 and other local happenings. Social visits, family births, and openings at J Loeb's Stores are recorded along with pension board sessions and county matters.
Auditor Bell and wife drove to Newtown Sunday. J Loeb's Stores advertise reduced prices on pants and merchan dise. The Wabash hires train auditors replacing ticket collectors. Miss Ruth Mange visits from Chicago to Mrs Cock erell and Mrs Wells. Local notices mention pensions and city finances claims.
Town items report a variety of activities from new paint at The Harter building to a Niagra Falls excursion by Wabash Railway. Mentions include Mrs. Henson’s improving health, Miss Fields recovering, and W. G. Boyd moving goods to Indianapolis. Also notes Portland Arch trip, Portland picnics, and formation of Indiana Independent Telephone Association.
In a business session Wednesday W B Colemans offered special prices on under skirts and corsets while promoting their line. Serena Coats of Veedersburg celebrated her 97th birthday and Myre and “Mecca” connections were noted among local residents.
A local ad notes reduced prices on all kinds of Oxfords at W B Coleman's Tre Traction Company. The report also mentions a Wednesday meeting, illnesses including Dora’daon, and social plans such as a Baptist church ice cream and cake sale at the courthouse yard on Saturday night. Also referenced are notable visits and engagements including H C Martin becoming Attica postmaster and a marriage in Withamsport on July 14 conducted by Rev Wilmer.
See our table linens special at 25 cents per yard at W. B. Coleman's Uncle Sam Steed and M. Board are having the alley between their business rooms paved with brick. Route Agent F. M. Dice was in this city Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. J. T. Henderson Jeft. Thursday evening for Pendleton Oregon where she will remain some time with her children Dr. Tom. Several changes will probably be made in the rural routes out of Covington in the near future in addition to the new routes to be established.
Seven veterans arrived from Danville at noon Wednesday seeking pension board examination but were unable to obtain attention due to adjournment. While in town they bought various clothing items, noting cheaper goods there and urging local merchants to compete and improve access.
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