Community Pride Through Kind Words
A compact guide urges residents to praise their town and neighbors, suggesting that speaking well builds goodwill. It counsels silence when unable to offer praise and frames positive talk as a daily civic habit.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
Life Without Aim Leads to Self Destructive Paths
The passage argues individuals driven by a death by own action mania should complete the act, noting there are many forms to choose from and that a person without aim is pitiable. It presents a stark view on self harm as a possible outcome of aimlessness.
Powers on Trial Tests Strength of Five Year Strain
Caleb Powers faces a grueling five year strain as one paper notes his rapid decline while another reports his growing strength during confinement and that many of his persecutors have sickened or died. The case remains a brutal test of endurance, with his name itself suggesting trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb
Powers
Indy preacher dreams of national ticket Hanly and Folk
An Indianapolis preacher envisions a national ticket pairing Hanly and Folk or Folk and Hanly. The idea, while appealing to him, is met with doubt due to Folk’s political shift from the Democrat and questions over feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Folk
Indianapolis
Senator Convicted Over Fees For Department Practice
A United States senator was convicted for accepting compensation to influence department actions while most senators escaped conviction as they were not guilty. The remark notes the rare case amid a broader view that many lawmakers remain faultless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Local Notes On Residents And Visiters
Cyrus Donaldson shows marked improvement. Mr and Mrs C M McCabe were in the city yesterday. Miss Kathrin Field of Keokuk Iowa visits Miss Mary Cardiff this week. Mrs Frank Marlatt spends the week with friends in Terre Haute and Clinton. Mrs Anna Zeigler of Wabash visits old friend Mrs J L Allen this week. Miss Kate Finnin sister of Paul Finnin is sick with typhoid fever. Open air services at the courthouse yard Sunday evening with Rev Thorn of the Baptist church preaching. Raleigh Clark and family of Crawfordsville visited in the city this week as guests of Mr and Mrs M B Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathrin Field
Keokuk Iowa
Mary Cardiff
Frank Marlatt
Terre Haute
Clinton
Anna Zeigler
Wabash
J. L. Allen
Kate Finnin
West Side
Court House Yard
Thorn of
Raleigh Clark
Crawfordsville
M. B. Clark
Indianapolis man promotes Eureka Fence post interests in Covington
Clayton T. LaBaw of Indianapolis, general agent for the Eureka Fence post and a former Fountain county boy, was in Covington Saturday to promote interests. A time card on the C. and E. I. railroad took effect last Sunday with minor passenger schedule changes and larger adjustments in freight train timing and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton T. LaBaw
Indianapolis
Eureka Fence Post
Fountain County
Covington
Mr. LaBaw
Jackson township man cleared of debts misstatement
The circulated reports about Harry Allen of Jackson township being short in his account are unfounded. Allen left cash and property to settle debts, part of which is already paid, and any outstanding items will be settled soon. He has not attempted fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jackson Township
Local Notices From Fountain Stated For Week Ending July 26 1905
For the week ending July 26 1905 Mrs Myrtle Abernathy Fountain Ind Mrs Solomon Biecher Mrs George Clark Fountain Mr John Binds Miss Cora M Kasinger When calling for above please any advertised F W Boyd P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Abernathy
Fountain
Ind
Solomon Biecher
George Clark
John Binds
Cora M. Kasinger
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Notorious Runaways Return Home From Tipton
Hoopeston Chronicle reports Bessie Snyder and a Rantoul girl wandered on a lark from Young avenue to Ambia then rode a box car to Tipton Indiana. Police there alerted Hoopeston and Officer Shinn recovered the girls Friday. Covington notes several well behaved girls who stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Snyder
Young Avenue
Rantoul
Ambia
Tipton
Ind
Hoopeston
Shinn
Deaths of Ira Maing and William Wilder
Ira Maing an old resident died at his sister Mrs Demoss home Monday afternoon from a complication of diseases Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon and interment in Mt Hope cemetery William Wilder former resident died at his Danville home last Sunday morning aged 62 His remains were brought to the city Tuesday afternoon and interred in Oak Grove cemetery He leaves a wife and several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Maing
Cty
Peter Demoss
Mt. Hope Cemetery
William Wilder
Danville
Oak Goye
Death of Edward Rabb at 57 after surgery
Edward Rabb son of John and Eliza Rabb died at age 57 six miles southeast of Covington after an appendectomy in Indianapolis. He showed initial recovery but relapsed and died on the 25th inst. His widow Emma Conover and a sister mourn. funeral held Thursday at 1 pm conducted by A R Heath. Interment at Mt. cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rabb
John
Eliza
Maxwelll) Rabb
Covington
Indianapolis
A. R. Heath
Emma Conover
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Wanted: persons to learn newspaper advertising business
Advert seeks several individuals with character to learn newspaper advertising. Liberal pay per week, monthly salary listed as 12 dollars. Grand opportunity at Room 400, the Bible House, with a likely misspelled address and unclear city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Bible House
Miss Gertrude Baker Plans Brief Lafayette Visit
Miss Gertrude Baker will spend a couple of weeks in Lafayette visiting relatives and friends. John Henselman and Rev. Palmer prepare for a vacation trip starting Monday night, proceeding first to Southern Oaic then to Wirora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Baker
Lafayette
Palmer
Mondsyight
Oaic
Wirora
Bible School and Epworth League Programs Listed
The M. E. Church announces Bible school on sabbath morning with Gide preaching at 10 40 Sunjeet and Grace also attend Epworth League service Sunday evening at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Gide
Sunjeet
Grace
Epworth League
Newtown Girls Picnic Ends With Rain shelter
Newtown reporters note that the young ladies from Newtown and nearby areas picnicked at Coal Creek last Wednesday afternoon. Heavy rain forced them to seek shelter at Harry Dagger's dining room where a generous spread was shared. The gathering continued with feasting and merriment into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Coal Creek
Harry Dagger
Gessie Items and Local News Notes
Link Switzer and family called on Mr and Mrs Al Banks near Gessie Sunday. Henry Prather of Gessie called on Frank Lyons of Foster Sunday. Miss Iva Strawser of Foster died Saturday afternoon from typhoid fever. she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Strawser. Excursions to Terre Haute and Indianapolis were enjoyed on Sunday. Threshing began. hay making winds down this week. Rumors of changes at the place, promising new life. Ed Saltzgaver shipped a load of hogs Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Link Switzer
Foster
al Banks
Gessie
Henry Prather
Frank Lyons
Iva Strawser
Doctor Ratcliff Purchases Hicks Clinic in Kingman
Dr. A L Ratcliff has bought Dr Hicks office and fixtures in Kingman to begin practice after Hicks leaves September 1 to pursue extended medical study. Ratcliff will study at Johns Hopkins, then Bellview, then Berlin, aiming for top professional credentials. Friends wish them success in future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Ratcliff
Rush Medical College
Dr. Hicks
Kingmap
Hicks
Kingman
Johns Hopkins University
Bellview Hospital
Berlin
Marshfield Items and Local Notes from the Democrat
Marshfield items report John Middleton critically ill at Don Van Pelt’s home. Farmers threshing begins. Dresser kin visit since a lady barber settled here. Campbell Gibson sold his farm to Jam Eller for 71 dollars an acre. Tecumseh and City of Terre Haute steamboats seen on the river. Florence Hall plans a Florida trip to Orlando next year. R H Powell to leave for a claim near Pierre South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frew the
Danvi
John Middleton
Don van Pelt
Marshfield
Campbell Gibson
Jam Eller
Low Rate Excursions To Atlantic City And More
Travel deals list round trip from Covington to Atlantic City Ocean City Sea Isle Avalon Angelsea Wildwood Holly Beach Cape May and Ocean City Md or Rehoboth Del via Big Four and C and O Rys. Excludes a Rhine Alps and Battlefields of America itinerary. Rates 16 50 for the round trip return limit 12 days with Philadelphia Washington stop option. Tickets August 1905 with extended return privileges and a Grand Aerie Order of Eagles meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ocean City
Sea Isle Avalon
Angelesea
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Cape May
New Jersey
Rehoboth
Del
Big Four
Rys
Rhine
Alps
America
Covington
Philadelphia
Washington
Denver
Colo
Grand Aerie Order of Eagles
Main Street
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Montreal
Wabash
C. S. Crane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayers
Ayer
Shar
W. C. Lueapen
Republican Peoples Paper
Clifton
Cyrus Donaldson
Stanhope
John Henselman
M. E. Church
Cristin Linton
Nell Baker
Roberts
Maud Palin
Ed Saltzgaver
Ella Off
Ella
Linden St
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. Ratcliff
John Beever
J. H. Trent
Jate
Tecumseh
City of
Mies
Florence Hall
Florida
Orlando
R. H. Powell
Pierre
U. S
C. H. Carwie
Ag’t
Boys and Childrens
Sec
J. Loeb’s Stores
Detroit
J i Peters
Winona
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