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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
5
The column catalogs town residents visiting friends in Crawfordsville Attica Lafaytte Veedersburg and Indianapolis. It notes bargain sales at J Loeb stores and promotions at local canning facilities while mentioning community events and gatherings.
A collage of town notes mentions residents such as George Dice of Stone Bluff in low condition, D F. Smith moving to Layton property, and Mrs Ed. Daller trading in real estate. Others visit Indianapolis, Veedersburg, and Danville. businesses promote goods, and social events include an ice cream social.
Very successful lawn social on Wednesday evening on the south side pool room. Prof J W Millis and wife of Chicago are guests of Hon J B Martin and wife. Irene Richeson hosted a Slumber party for Cleone Brown of Lafayette. Mrs James Meharry is reported ill at her First ward home. Refrigerators and Perfection oil stored at M Mayer's Hardware Store.
Mr and Mrs M Mayer celebrate the birth of a fine new boy born Sunday afternoon. The family reports all are doing nicely and Mike has returned to the hardware store.
Edward W. Martin wife and daughter depart Monday for Gala Missouri and a lengthy West tour from that city. They expect to be away several weeks. A red and black spotted pig weighing 15 to 19 pounds is missing. Please leave ward with William Dennis or Neal Kirby.
Mrs H J Wingert of Bedford returned home after visiting relatives here. Orval Harden and family came from Fithian Lds and spent Sunday with Mrs Eimer Harden and son Alford who will stay until Saturday. New lace and table runner arrivals advertised at Caleman's. Funeral of Crindina Gardner drew relatives and friends from several towns. names listed include Mel and Mrs Maris Dennett, Jeanie Code, Gene Sacre, Mark Seyoge, Pearis Bingham, Lawson Crardaer, Charles Fierned, and others.
Mrs. Ira McIntire visiting Mrs. Manford Livengood traveled to Indianapolis for a visit with her parents before returning to Muscatine Iowa. Wanted August 1 to work at a travel plant two miles south of Attica. Call or address W P Carmichael Williamsport Indiana. Lawson Gardner, staying for his mother’s illness, developed appendicitis and faced possible surgery after attending his mother’s funeral. he showed some improvement but may require operation.
Fine farm of 220 acres in Warren County with large house and good barn. Soil described as very fine. Valued at 8175 per acre, offered at 150 per acre for a short time. Listings by W R Massey and Sons of Covington Indiana.
Chairman O W McGaughey calls a 2 pm Saturday informal meeting of county Republican editors and all prospective Republican candidates at Veedersburg to discuss conditions and offer suggestions. No Republican will be barred from attending.
For sale farms in Fountain and surrounding counties offered by QO M Gardner Covington Ind. Also noting Attica Chautauqua program in Ravine Park August 9th featuring noted lecturers. Athen Merchants Association aims to make the event the best Chautauqua in the area.
A garbled notice mentions Wreoearcy’s shirt line, stores like Jo Laen's and Adee Lebononover, and couples including Mr. and Mrs. By Martin and Prof Mitts. It describes an estate party and a midweek show with praise for meat services at Metlots.
Miss Katie McMahon was rushed to St Elizabeth's hospital last Friday for an operation after becoming ill on Tuesday. Doctors found bowel adhesions causing compaction and said surgery was the only lifesaving measure. The procedure went as planned Friday evening and she is now in fair condition.
In Harpers Weekly description, eel spearmen ply common land along the shoreline. They wear mud pattens and tow a two and a half foot box with eels, navigating treacherous mud flats and hidden pits like mountain guides, risking entrapment for their living.
Two elderly chess families, avid followers of every rule, play a lengthy game at the Mechanics Institute in San Francisco. Both players are experts, trading cautious advances and clever maneuvers as spectators note the shifting advantages throughout an intense encounter.
Gilad meets Wing Laaibertanes at a Florence reception where nobles present their crafts. Marquis Ginoerk, famed for maiolica pottery, responds to the king’s query by declaring, I am a potter. The king celebrates a craftsman in Florence.
A 19th century feature describes Vienna’s Sperrgeld door opening tax forcing residents to pay to enter or exit after 10 pm. In crowded apartment blocks, the house master records personal data, monitors comings and goings, and even notes tenants income and visitors. An American resident reportedly faced eviction over this regime.
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A fragmented dialogue reveals a couple negotiating marriage contingent on the partner renouncing smoking and drinking, with the man asking what else must be given up and the woman prompting further standards before agreeing to wed.
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