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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Covington community items report T. A. Clifton curtain stretchers at M Board's, Danville trip for many, W C T A to meet at Mrs. Etta Ireland's home Monday, and Gordon Ost moving into Clay Shanks’s room with new ice cream parlor plans. Other notes include marriage of John Ristine and Miss Mary Switzer, county board sessions, millinery sales and real estate openings, church events, and upcoming announcements from J Loeb's Stores.
Auditor John C. Billheimer reports May 20 bank and trust company data show Indiana banks in prosperous shape with ample money and rising resources since last year. Four new bank examiners will cost the state little, under the reform, with fees redirected to the state and thorough examinations reducing risk.
Gossip notes A C Dinkey rises toward control of the Carnegie Steel line, tracing his ascent from telegraph operator to president through labor, invention, and steady service. Mention of W E Corey and the potential succession at the steel trust. Captain William McLaughlin and the Gould divorce case headlines as detectives probe alleged conspiracies. John Milburn recalled for his role with President McKinley and Pan American ties.
A beam of community items includes New Carpets at J Loebs Stores and newest fur and straw hats. Several social notes mention Eva Lincoln of Wingate as guest of Pearl Martin, Mrs F M Riley visiting from Oklahoma City, and Mrs Sam Brown returning from Washington with family. A roof fire at Arthur Carpenters caused $200 loss covered by insurance. high school graduation exercises at M E church featured Dr John of DePauw and speakers Louise Coffing Earl Romine Luraj Ward. miscl items report a river receding and a lost white fur lap robe near Mark Rogers gravel pit.
Transactions in Fountain county show various transfers including John Slack’s purchase of Stone Bluff property for 325 dollars and multiple parcels in Covingtons area. Other deeds list Harry Voltz, Jemima Hensley, Effie Moore, Harriet Cain, and several Fulton County parcels with prices ranging from 125 to 8600 dollars.
The June term of the Commissioners Court shows claims approved for various items including Norma TOR work by Allen & Ratcliff totaling 320.00, burial expenses for Thea Fishero at 5000, Attica bridge and road work, office and stationery costs, posting and notice fees, and multiple road repairs and engravings. Names include A W Bonebrake, Wilt Marshall, J B Schwin, Lew C Allen, M A Ratliff, F Parham, W B LaBaw, J P Buckner, and others with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred.
Covington Indiana enacts rules to ban carrying livestock carcasses along streets. Carcasses must be fully covered during transport and violators face up to 100 dollars fine. Ordinance repeals conflicting ones and takes effect after mayoral approval and two weeks publication. Presented May 27, 1907 by Mayor Evan W. Heath.
General A. F. Hawley of 1386 25th Street N W Washington D C reports using Peruna and finds it beneficial for kidney trouble and especially good for coughs colds and catarrhal trouble.
An ad discusses systemic catarrh common in spring and summer affecting the stomach liver bowels and kidneys. It notes symptoms such as appetite loss headache and abdominal sluggishness and extols Peruna as a remedy with testimonials including W R Callahan of Glenvar Virginia who reports relief after a partial bottle.
Covington Supply Co invites patrons to review a shipment featuring latest songs including waltzes and two steps. Call or visit to inspect the collection and place orders.
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