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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
8
Short paragraphs about friends in Covington and surrounding areas recount comings and goings, travels, and local happenings. Mentions Beissels carpet sweeper, millinery at cost, new dray for John Evans, and various visits to Danville Evansville Williamsport Parke County Newtown Duquoin Crawford shops and court house improvements.
Numerous residents and visitors connected to nearby towns and states were seen in Covington Monday including Jos Irvin of Veedersburg Bank and Julian Martin who traveled to Texas to handle interests. Others mention Hats and undergarments for sale at J Loeb’s and Burton stores.
Trustee Sam Rice said on Monday he began erecting a new house immediately after the recent fire and expects completion by fall. Robert Baker, visiting from Indianapolis, spent Sunday and Monday in Covington greeting friends, showing no worse for his stock market tussle.
Mrs. Gertrude Goode and her mother-in-law Mrs. Margaret Goode of Decatur Illinois were guests of 8 A Dickenson from Thursday until Tuesday. Mrs Goode is a sister of Mrs Dickenson.
Saturday callers included M Board Frank Marlatt and Ira Bonebrake while W E Liven good s Fifth street residence nears completion. J Loeb’s lace curtains attract shoppers. Hon J Shannon Nave and Hon F M Cranzle traveled for legal and court business. City council approved Fourth street improvement. Lucilicia Menedew seeks release from her marriage through court petition.
John Moore from Kingman visited the County Superintendent with strong, attentive demeanor though he claimed neutrality. Col Wes Eiwell appeared Monday to oppose the Millcreek township man, hinting he still holds his old cunning in political maneuvering.
Ed Patton did not attend the Monday gathering to settle the superintendency question, reportedly due to serving in the U.S. armed forces. The event drew familiar faces among local families as they gather to discuss the issue.
E. S. Waggoner of Mellott is in the city to look after interests and note the turn of the county superintendent election. He is praised as one of the very excellent citizens of South Richland.
Rosana Mack sues in circuit court seeking dissolution of bonds with Daniel Mack. She alleges statury grounds and failure to provide as causes for the action.
Frank Gregory accuses Amanda of running away and failing in wifely duties and seeks dissolution of the marriage bond after a brief trial. The court is asked to keep the couple bound.
Former Mill Creek trustee Frank Shell appeared in town on Monday quietly observing events. Once a central figure, he seemed more relaxed now yet enjoyed the day among friends and familiar faces.
Dr Miller has opened his office in the Mayer building located at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson. Office hours are 8 to 9 am, 1 to 2 pm, and 7 to 8 pm. Phone numbers: residence 244, office 234-2 rings.
Clay Shanks, though unopposed, did not renew his saloon license Tuesday and will close his place. A party mistakenly took an umbrella from the M. E. church on commencement night, bearing a silver plate with the names J. A. Lindley and Mrs. R. J. Lindley.
Will Mellett and Dr. Evans praised Manford Livengood after his selection as County Superintendent. Will Mellett plans to move to Sullivan this summer, and both locals expressed enthusiasm for the fellow townsman.
A Veedersburg resident had a twenty eight foot tape worm removed and then gained seven pounds in nine days. An Indian doctor's advertisement claimed the operation was performed by his practice in the area. The circuit court heard the trials of Him Hays and Zin Hughes for stealing John Hathaway's trunk of money, with a verdict not yet returned as of press time. A large crowd attended.
With the pastor absent the M. E. church held a varied Sunday night program. J. M. Martin spoke on Practical Christianity and Dr. Gilson addressed The Needs of the Church. Deputy Sheriff Twiddy served as moderator.
The forecast summer warmth failed to arrive on Monday as a sharp icy front moved in from the North. Locals joke the weatherman is on vacation while workers press on with their tasks.
Jerry Hershberger longtime city and county resident died after weeks of heart trouble at his East Liberty Street home on Wednesday noon. Funeral services by Rev. Rhodes at 2:30 PM today from the residence, with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. Obituary later.
Americus C. Daily, former state auditor, died at his Lebanon home after several weeks of illness. Diabetes was the cause of death.
South Bend Indiana June 6 Irma Webster five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Webster was burned to death while playing with matches.
A Manchester Connecticut man tells how a cat drank the baby's night milk, leaving the infant hungry. The story, reported by the Hartford Courant, notes the tired father and mother carried the crying baby through the night after the cat drank the bottle.
The Archive publishes letters by Constantine Pobedonostself about the post assassination period of Alexander II and the Melikoff constitution. The notes, sent to Motujeff and stored at the Rumaneiteeff Museum, suggest a postponed Russian move to parliamentary government for 25 years.
In Boise on June 4 jurors were selected to try William D Haywood for the murder of Governor Frank Steunenberg. The state outlines a vast conspiracy by Haywood and the Western Federation of Miners with planned assassinations and violent acts including mine explosions and depots blows. The prosecution says Haywood directed the plot with Orchard and Adams as executioners.
The Russian famine committee told its London and New York reps that Russia can now care for its own people and will stop seeking foreign subscriptions.
The Supreme Court has ordered the execution of Lord Frederick Seymour Barrington who is jailed at Clayton Missouri. He is scheduled to be hanged July 25 for the murder of J P McCann a St Louis horseman.
The German emperor who recently joined the American Cross of Honor has presented a magnificent portrait of himself to the order as a token of reciprocation for the honorary membership.
In El Paso on June 3, Enrique C. Creel the Mexican ambassador to the United States was elected governor of Chihuahua without opposition as the local election passed off quietly.
In Boise on June 3 the jury selection for the case of William J. Haywood charged with the murder of former Governor Steunenberg was resumed in the morning.
Commissioner Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission announced after a White House conference with President Roosevelt that by July 7 legal steps would be started to compel E H Harriman to answer questions raised by the commission at the New York hearing on the Harriman lines merger. Earlier Lane conferred with Frank B Kellogg and it was arranged that Mrs Kellogg would represent the government in the case against Harriman.
John J. Carle stockholder files federal suit against Chicago Rock Island & Pacific alleging the 1 cent passenger rate and commodity freight laws violate interstate commerce. Proceedings set for June 12 before Judge Lochren as similar suits by eight railroads proceed.
Thomas W. Harvey Guitty, formerly teller at the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny, Pa, was found guilty on thirty three counts for making false entries and not guilty on three counts of misappropriating funds. George L. Ralston, former bookkeeper, faces similar charges for false entries and abstracting funds.
Pittsburg June 4 The first arrest under Pennsylvania s new anti bucket shop act was made. H A Elkins a broker tied to a New York concern was taken into custody as the law seeks to abolish bucket shops statewide.
Reports say revolutionists around Gwatow and Amoy murder officials burn government buildings and occupy towns. Swatow centers on losses suffered by rebels, fearing foreign interference from news of depredations.
City of Mexico reports twelve of nineteen men condemned by a Guatemala court martial for an alleged attempt on President Cabrera will be executed. The dispatch calls the condemned men honorable and innocent victims.
Acting Governor Sanchez of Chihuahua telegraphed President Diaz offering troops to protect the nation from Guatemala. He says every man in the state seeks advice. Governors of Guerrema Janse co Tabasco and Morelos also sent similar messages.
Lee Halder aged seventeen, convicted of murdering his father near Frankfort, Ky, was sentenced by Judge Jones to be hanged July 12 at Gestry. He was under trial at Union City Obion county and is the youngest man ever sentenced to death in this region.
Florence Morales and Berneda Mora were found guilty of murdering Geneva Manuel Barillas former president of Guatemala in Mexico City on April 7. The court issued the death penalty with execution date pending.
In Ashland Mississippi on June 6 Marvin Mathers was killed instantly and his brother Don Mathers remained alive but not expected to recover after a fight with knives during drinking. Police are investigating the incident.
London ends the Tie tre ME after a government ceremony. Officials announced the move in a formal setting with a concise address. No further details were provided about the implications or next steps.
The New York market shows renewed weakness as trading ends with prices lower across major indices. Traders cite cautious sentiment and lack of fresh catalysts weighing on stocks.
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