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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
5
An 11 year old light bay pony with black mane and star on forehead, branded on shoulder, is found and weighed about a pound. owner to contact H. S. Messmoore at 944 Marshfield for a reward. Also notes testimonials for Maple City Soap and various kidney cure advertisements.
The westbound Clover Leaf passenger train struck an oil wagon at Tribby crossing in New Richmond Saturday morning, demolishing the wagon and spilling oil. One horse was killed, another badly injured, and driver Hendricks of Lafayette escaped with minor bruises after jumping clear as the train approached. The incident likely resulted from the driver not hearing the oncoming train.
William Augustus Krug died at home in southeast Richland Township on Monday evening at about four. He was 63 and had suffered chronic rheumatism for fourteen months. He was the oldest son of the late Wm J. Krug once sheriff of Montgomery County. He leaves a mother, wife, one daughter and five sons. Funeral conducted by Rev. John Myers at the residence, burial in North Cemetery in Wingate. His mother attended. Gus, as he was known, was regarded as a good citizen and one of the county’s best citizens.
Otto L Ringle a Deering Harvester agent from West Lebanon dies in Australia along with his infant daughter after a long illness He had brought his bride Miss Bessie Swisher to Australia where their child was born and soon died Their bodies return home as mourners note his years of service and community leadership in a West Lebanon area lodge and a Masonic burial term honors him and his family across oceans
The regular city council session discussed bills and funding for cemetery cleanup and street improvements. The main item was choosing a new school trustee to replace H C Yount. McCabe and Yount received 2 and 4 votes respectively after petitions for both candidates. Council adjourned with no further business.
Brisbane notes a wreath from R W M officers and members of Lodge Temperance 0 Toowoomba for the late Mr Ringel of West Lebanon Indiana. We extend sympathy to Mrs Ringel and recall the friendship of many Downs residents. Lebs store advertises embroideries and trims in a large variety.
Prolonged heavy rains eased with clear weather and benefited crops though some fields flooded and highways damaged in several areas. The river overflowed for a week but caused limited damage so far, with hopes of no further flood impact. A special discount on graduating goods for boys and girls is offered at Loeb's stores.
John Sowers and Henry Chck ner failed to secure licenses to sell intoxicants at Kingman after two large remonstrances by Millcreek voters were presented to the commissioners last week. The strong anti temperance vote was greeted with satisfaction by the temperance faction. He made. . & . Clothing,the best ever The Leader.
Real estate transfers recorded include Rachel C Brissey and husband conveying 410 A Wabash to George Johnson et al for 1000 dollars. Peter M Williams and wife to A W Messmore and wife lot 55 Williams Brothers addition Hillsboro for 125 dollars. WW Cain and wife to William overt lots 9 10 C K addition Sterling.
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