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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

2

Re-election of Fountain County Superintendent Grant Gossett

The Republican notes the re election of Grant Gossett as Fountain County Superintendent last Monday with all trustees voting for him. It lauds his performance, tenure, and nonpartisan support from Democrats, predicting continued school progress and high standards. Also included are local notices on assessments and township figures, plus brief market notes and local anecdotes.

Grant Gossett Gossett Fountain County Loeb’s

Outing of Postmaster Sparks Local Turmoil in Danville

Local notes describe James Simmerman's post office turnover to Fletcher Boyd and a walkout by clerks over contract terms. Arrests in Danville for a street hold up and robbery involving four youths, ages 14 to 18, are reported alongside hospitalities, weddings, a pastor change, and community events. The piece also covers a church death, a missing man, dog bite scare, and local fairs and bazaars with details on tickets and public notices.

James Simmerman Danville Fletcher Boyd Growler J. W. Morgan Fletcher Boyd Fletcher Boyd Simmerman Ias Lew Martin Attica Cook Crawfordaville Jerre Battice Brown Burroughs Wm. Anderson Frank Carpenter Bis5 Morgan Carpenter Burroughs

Covington Wins Fountain County Athletic Contest at Fair Grounds

Covington High School led a field of four Fountain County schools in the first annual event at the city fair grounds last Saturday. About 1,800 spectators watched in a day that showcased numerous track and field events, with Miles 10 feet 3 inches in the standing broad jump as a notable effort near the state mark. Covington dominated events led by Rhodes and DeHaven with multiple wins and top finishes across weights, jumping, sprinting, and throwing.

Fountain County Terre Haute Veedersburg High School M. Sullivan Covington Veedersburg Attica Kingman Sterling A. M. Sullivan V.H.S Gen. Sehwin C. H.S A. Teegarden A. Hos Wm. McMahon Waldrip Deflaven Ty. Hart J. Baker J. Richard S. F. Board C. Hos Wit. Miles C.S Polevanit A. DeHaven W.G. Miles A. Earl Ash. Su M. Rhodes C.H .S A. H.S G. Currant J. Spence E. DeHaven H. Frazier Faishes W. P. Hart Ed Dunlap Julio Moore Froyd A.M. Martin Wil Starns C. DeHaven Sam Grant Charles Baldwin Ross Johnson Covington High School Guy Hart Howard Myers Julian Spence Covington Public School Association Rhodes A. DeHaven Lynn

Strawberry boycott threatens local butcher for four boxes

Town residents on Tuley Street mobilize to boycott Billy Phelps over strawberry pricing four boxes for a quarter. Phelps defends steady meals and service, noting four for twenty five cents remains unchanged as market pressures grow. Covington, a noted wool market, reports higher prices with strong local merchants like Bergdahl & Rogers promoting trade exchanges at their Fourth Street market.

Tuley Street Billy Phelps Billy Pulloen Covington United States U.S. Pas Bergdahl & Rogers Fourth St

Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Summer Health

The advertisement urges using Scott's Emulsion to heal throat and cough issues and strengthen the system during warm weather. It notes weak chests and thinness worsen each other and encourages continuing use all summer. Sold by druggists.

Scott Soc

Fountain County Board of Review Meeting Notice

The Fountain County Board of Review will meet in the Fountain County Courthouse office of the County Auditor on Monday June 21 and continue daily until all assessments are equalized. Property assessors and two freeholders will hear grievances from the prior month and report them promptly. Charles Stuart Auditor Fountain County Joyton Indiana June 1 1893 fee 83.15.

Fountain County Board of Review Fountain Ctrcuit Court Court House Fountain County Indiana Charles Stuart Fauntain County Joyton Jod

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