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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
2
The so called republican city council asks what will the harvest be as they debate future tactics. The question frames the political climate and hints at a clash between control and reform in the local governance and education system.
The city council believes trustees should be men of education who will appoint a superintendent devoted to school welfare. It stresses that a high school requires careful planning and full-time commitment from the superintendent, who must not leave between terms.
Ray Vance, about 20, operator at the Big Four pit across the river, suffered a severe crush to his right leg yesterday morning. He was found beside the track by an engineer and rushed to Urbana for treatment. bones were not broken. A group of Alshuler brothers from Aurora visited Covington during the day, then returned home. Walter McGinnis was jailed on a petit larceny charge after being taken in by the sheriff.
A compilation of community greetings and visits in Jackson township includes residents and visitors such as Charley Thompson of Danville, C Yount with his mother, John Layton of Rossville and a party of friends, and George D. Cook with his family. Ed Brooks and wife welcome a baby boy. Tom Glascock’s eye operation improves. the Nickelodeon quits for summer. Sheriff Hardesty trims trees at the courthouse. Court Reporter L D Patton and family enjoy their new home in Williamport. Fairview school house sale planned by Trustee Waggoner. Veedersburg ball club loses 7 to 2 at Covington with a critical fan note.
Goood thread at 5 cents a spool at J Loebs Store. Manly Rose was in town Tuesday looking after Den Hur insu rance. B H Carpenter of Perrysville was here looking after interests Monday.
Summer underwear and tableware promotions headline the current sales at Spence Smith and Spence and J Loeb’s Stores. Local residents Jake Morris leaves for Three Rivers to work for Frank Beatty. Miss Ruie Dunlap returns from Irvington. Lead er’s clearance sale runs through Saturday August 3. Threshing is in full swing and wheat yields look good. Mrs H J Wingert visits Lafay ette relatives. Harness services offered by Robert King with T M Cotting. River levels drop easing crop fears in the bottoms. Night gowns in demand and Star brand shoes sold locally. Lee Stevenson and family visit Hammond after a week with relatives. George Wheatley and family from Warren County visit in the city. Webb Sprankle from Indianapolis visits relatives here. The gun club reports a 24 of 25 birds belt win by Ricketts of Foster. George Butche and Mrs. Butche visit Mary Butche’s family. they arrived midweek.
T H McGeorge Jr and Co advertise a large buggy sale beginning tomorrow offering buggies at buyer’s price. Also promoted are bed spreads at discount and reduced canvas oxfords at Coleman’s. Attica Bridge Co delivers bridges for forthcoming installation. Forest Livengood and his father enjoyed a pleasure trip through Jackson township and Montgomery County.
A promotional note announces 10 percent off the regular price on a splendid line of wool dress goods starting Monday July 8 at J Loebs Stores. The item emphasizes a store sale event and discounts.
Sabbath School starts at 9 30 in the morning led by W N White with preaching at 7 40 by The Rev Ivey of India pol will preach Everyone is invited to the evening service The Epworth League has arranged a two week vacation so there is no league Sunday evening The Battle Ground camp meeting is ongoing and many parishioners are hoped to attend
N G Harlow announces monthly excursion parties starting August 1 to the North West or South West. Call his office for particulars.
I offer a good A B Chase organ and a Shaninger chimes organ in perfect condition for cash sale while they last. Also one Weber square piano at a bargain in good shape.
The notice promotes big reductions on all summer goods at The Leader during a clearance sale. It also mentions a Sunday outing by P J McMahon and a retirement upcoming for John Walker after ten years as merchant policeman, shifting to veterinary work.
Mrs Roscoe Lowe of Mishawaka Indiana and her husband have spent two weeks with Mrs L Blakly’s family. Mr Lowe holds a position at Dodge Pulley Works Mishawaka. They plan to return home tomorrow.
The Wabash will run a popular Niagara Falls excursion on August 7. Agent Richeson can provide full particulars and arrangements for interested riders.
A Hulman and wife of Terre Haute visited Ed Shaney berger and wife from here. They traveled 73 miles totaling a round trip to Mudlava and Danville then returned Sunday evening. They left at 5 p.m. in a large car for the return leg. Advertisement mentions Heavy Golden Engine Machine Oil priced 24 cents a gallon at VanDorn's Drug Store.
A fine girl baby was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Flavius Tittle with Dr Rowland reporting all doing well. J M Wilkey and T A Clifton visited Williamsport Friday to attend to county interests. Heavy storms damaged roads and bridges in Warren County and West Shawnee township with supervisors mobilizing repair crews. IndianapOLIS News notes the Boys Band will provide music for a big horse show at Phelps Book Store.
The Danville Democrat recalls last spring’s trouble between Ferguson and Rosa May Wright. Wright, living now in Vermilion Heights, tied to Ferguson a few years ago in Crawfordsville. Ferguson, a Veedersburg brick plant employee, shot Wright in the stomach during a quarrel and later moved with his wife to Oakwood Illinois before reappearing in Vermillion Heights.
J Loeb's Stores announce a reduction on ready made clothing featuring the latest styles for this season. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of the new lower prices and broad assortment.
Readers from Kentucky to Minnesota report quick relief from cold symptoms and fatigue after using Peruna. Mrs. Gertrude McKierran credits several bottles with renewed health. Others praise Peruna as a dependable tonic and advocate its daily use for women and general ailments.
Commissioner-elect James A. Copeland of Kingman visited town on Wednesday to attend to interests and partake in social duties. The piece promotes Cheney the jeweler offering 20 percent reductions on clothing and showcases pianos organs. It notes real estate deals by Wilkey and Bonebrake and urges readers to visit for bargains.
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