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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
Local notes list community happenings in Covington and Perrysville Indiana. Items cover school changes and improvements, shopping ads for W B Colemans J Loebs and Crawford Oxford footwear, visiting relatives, election preparations with voting machines, social events by the Eastern Star and Phelps book store exchanges, and a June 6 Vaudeville opening at the National Theater with 5 cent admission.
C Lewis Green a 24 year old Attica native and lawyer seeks the Fountain County Prosecuting Attorney nomination. He studied at the University of Michigan in Liberal Arts and completed a three year law course and has been practicing in Attica for a year earning wide confidence.
Local items report Wingate plans a horse show for June 13 and Attica resident C W Hickman visiting in the city. Civic league met, ministerial association gathered at Veedersburg, and Elizabeth Jones showed a range of window shades at J Loeb’s. Bert Elmore is weak and ill, Mary Burnette and Coal Creek news noted.
El Cornell visits from Attica. Blackerry winter tabs Tuesday and Wednesday. Read Will Coleman ad and Crawford oxfords at J Loeb’s. Dr Wert of Kingman visits for interests. Special values in ladies skirts at W B Coleman. Sheriff candidate Robert Kerr in town. Contractor Charles Brown ill with typhoid. Chalvin Schultz and Evalyn Foster wed at Shawnee home. Milch cows for sale and exchanges. Farmer McMahon and Dr Sailor attend state dental meeting in Indianapolis for fiftieth anniversary. Sixty seventh St Marys commencements set for June 16. Will Schma and Miss Genevieve Plaster in graduation class.
Mrs. W H Parkinson and two children of Rensselaer visited her sister Mrs George Smith last week. Rev Rhodes closed years of Baptist service and received a call elsewhere. Mr and Mrs J W Swabb of Granville Ohio visiting. plan relocation. Milch cow orders invited from Farmer McMahon. Wilma Graham ill after ingesting 4 pm. parents worried. James F Brown near Fountain died. funeral held. buried Osborns Prairie. brother of late Mrs John Hasket. I Van Dorn in Bever Oklahoma in poor health seeking benefit. known locally. Liquor licenses granted to several Covington area residents. Undertaker M Boord bought black team from OC Blythe for hearses. praised as finest in years.
Samuel Sowers of Jackson township was appointed by the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning to succeed G A Law as Superintendent at the county farm. The vote became unanimous after Copeland joined Myers and Thompson. Minnie Harvey, 29, died at her parents’ home from consumption Monday night. funeral at the Christian church Wednesday led by Rev Palmer and Rev Rhodes, Mt Hope cemetery interment. Obituary next week.
The Western Indiana Gun Club held its first shoot with a new ideal trap and a very satisfactory result. The trap operated well and pleased all present. Scores include Allen 37 of 50, Barkley 45 of 87, C Cunningham 40, W Cunningham 16, Martin 2F 80, G Switch 18, Thompson 20, Board 28, VanDorn 12, Livengood 13, Hetfield 8, Myers 4, with visitors noted and a premium chart referenced.
Nelson Nebeker runs on the Republican ticket for township assessor. He entered the race two years ago and, despite tough odds, led his ticket well. He is believed to have the ability, age, and experience to efficiently fill the office if nominated and elected.
Hillsboro Novelty Works has passed into Coppack & Son of Ft. Wayne as new proprietors. The novelty division will not operate under the new management. The plant provided employment to several men and was a valuable enterprise, but poor management led to its failure, according to the Hillsboro Times.
Linoleum offered in every width at J Loeb’s stores, highlighting the most complete selection available.
The First Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A children oriented sermon will follow. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. with another sermon at 7:45 p.m. Children’s Day observed at 7:45 p.m. The C W E M meets the first Friday in June at Mrs D H Palmers home. Prayer meeting Thursdays. Minister D H Palmer. 809 Jefferson Street.
Decoration day services were held at the M. E. church under post supervision led by James T. Bell. Hon. A. N. Foley delivered the address, with Mrs. Board and Mrs. Romine among performers. Covington Band provided music as the program honored graves with songs, recitations, and a closing benediction.
The article notes qualification rules for county superintendent candidates. A 36 month state license, a 60 month county license, or a life or professional license are required. A state normal diploma was tested in the supreme court and ruled inadequate. Some counties had elected superintendents with only diplomas.
A wide selection of rugs available in any quality, size, and price range. Find durable handmade pieces or affordable machine made options to suit any room or décor.
The board includes Inspector W W Layton Judges Joseph Moore and James Lunny Clerks Ed Bonebrake and Wm Crane Sheriff O Board The polls open 1145 a m close 630 p m Republican voters in the township and county precincts urged to vote in the afternoon.
Elmer Wiltermood of Cayuga killed himself last Saturday night by stepping in front of a C. and E. I. passenger train near the depot following a feud with his sweetheart Miss Lucy Vansant. Witnesses say he had threatened to die, had been drinking, and expressed sorrow over her engagement to another man in June.
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