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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
3
The Greencastle Herald reports delegates expect twelve younger men to fill bishop vacancies as twelve aging bishops near retirement. Dr Edwin Holt Hughes president of DePauw University is seen as a likely winner in the upcoming general conference election.
The Rev Edward M Rhodes pastor of the Baptist church and Miss Mabel Guest were married at the bride's Lafayette home at high noon Wednesday. They will reside in Covington where Rhodes has served as pastor for months. A church reception will be held this evening. For farm sales or trades contact Wilkey and Bonebrake Covington Ind.
Governor Hanley during a rural drive with a friend encountered a large bull snake on the highway. He stopped the rig and pursued the serpent, bruising its head and ending the animal's threat amid noted tensions between his nationality and the snake family.
Covington real estate dealers Wilkey and Bonebrake offer property rental services. They invite prospective tenants to inquire about available rentals and terms.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Columbus Wisconsin on June 6 1907 Laura Keefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Keefer married Frank J Clem of Danville Illinois The bride is a niece of Mrs C G Blythe of Covington Indiana The groom is a Danville based businessman with Crem & Slythe Transfer City Trucking Co and storage yard A reception followed at the groom's parents home in Rileysburg and many friends extended best wishes
Wilizy and Bonebrake of Covington announce the sale or trade of city property and invite offers.
The Monarch Carnival Company announces opening performances this Saturday with afternoon and evening shows. The traveling circus promises a highly entertaining presentation and value for patrons seeking the biggest circus on the road.
Sabbath School starts at 9 30 with preaching at 10 45 on The Christian Doctrine of Creation. Sunday evening service at 7 45 on All Hope Gone Yet Landed Safe. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m. Everyone invited to attend.
Ruth Stanton Bodine daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bodine was born January 17 1893 and died June 17 1907 at fourteen. She lived on the South farm and finished common schools with honor at thirteen. After nine months of illness her last words comforted her parents. Funeral conducted by Rev Palmer from Fulton township home followed by burial in Mt Hope cemetery.
The Shawnee township schools held their 22nd annual commencement on Thursday June 13 at the Portland Arch. Fifteen graduates filed in as Safely's band played and Rev. C A Brown delivered the class address while Will Earle Dodson presented diplomas due to Supt. Livengood's illness.
Frankfort resident Harry Sheridan spoke publicly of his Republican bid for Congress while in Noblesville on legal business. He told lawyer friends at the courthouse he would run and sought their support, stating he was certain about his candidacy. Nicest line of Lace Curtains advertised at J Loeb's Stores.
Fred Gray aged 17 of Green Hall vicinity died Saturday after shooting himself in a personal crisis. He had been ill for months and the 38 calibre revolver bullet passed an inch below the heart through the left lung. He was the son of John Gray formerly of Soldiers' Home at Danville now with William Stewart near this place. The funeral was held today.
William H. Miles of Troy city died at his North Fourth Street home on Monday June 17 1907 in his 67th year. A lifelong businessman and public servant he served as Troy County Treasurer 1883 87 mayor 1898 04 and long time Mason and Knights of Pythias member. He leaves a widow seven children and was buried after funeral services at Prescott Grove cemetery with Masonic ritual. Best assortment of Linoleum at J Loeb's Stores.
A June ukase prorogues the empire council to November 13 and dissolves the douma before it meets. The new election law bars educated masses, overriding fundamental laws. Officials fear unrest in Odessa and Kiev while Russia braces for agrarian tensions and potential rioting.
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses during the past week including John Ristine to Edna Switzer George J. Borst to Jennie Hawey Joseph W. McMahon to Isa Sprankle Orestus H. Newnan to Ezada Redenbaugh Fitz Stanglemeir to Hazel Bowen Guy E. Gladfelder to Phoebe Bever Jesse A. Miller to Grace Curtis George S. Glover to Kate Reed Hiram M. Brown to Lula Towell Marx Herzog to Jesse De Bright.
The Hague June 17 The dissolution of the douma and the promulgation of a new election system in Russia have created a profound impression among peace conference delegates. While anticipated by observers, the timing with the conference opening drew general disapproval of the move.
Extras flood Warsaw as reports confirm the douma's dissolution. The emperor's move sparks debate over a new election law that could bar Poles. Despite concern, the city remains calm.
The state produced dramatic evidence in Boise on June 20 corroborating Harry Ord's testimony against William D. Haywood. Officials decide that several denunciatory articles from the Miners Magazine, organ of the Western Federation of Miners, may be admitted in evidence.
In Trikkala, Thessaly, the Lithos river rose after heavy rain and swept through the town. More than a third of houses were destroyed and many people may have perished. the city’s population is about 22 006.
Samuel Kerr longtime Richland township resident died at his son Guy Kerr’s home on Tuesday evening June 11. Born in 1827 in Butler County Ohio he moved to Richland in 1837 and lived there most of his life. He married Virginia Dagger in 1856 she died years ago. Survived by three children Charles Guy and Mrs Carrie Milikin funeral by Rev Gilchrist Thursday June 13 at Newtown.
The Meharrys Grove Fourth of July celebration will feature oratory with Dr George L Mackintosh of Wabash College as principal speaker and Rev Paul Stafford grandson of the late Rev George Stafford. Andrew Foley fresh from Indiana Law School will also speak along with others as the committee aims for one of the best celebrations in the history of the historic site.
A Burton’s advertisement touts children’s suits that “tickles the kids” with a line of regular dandies priced from $1.50 upward, inviting families to visit for stylish, affordable attire.
A Tippecanoe Baptist Association meeting ordains Edward Matthis Rhoades to the ministry at First Baptist Lafayette. Rhoades, a Peru native, studied at Chicago University, Purdue, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville. He has preached here for two months and will begin his ministry. Vera Wagoner and Mattie Hugel attended.
Jessie Bright married Marx Herzog in a June noon ceremony at the Bright home. The decor featured smilax ferns and pink white tones. Guests included Tri Kappa members. after a brief reception the couple left for Chicago and will reside with friends after August 1.
Mr. McNulty new proprietor of the Saranac formerly Rosamore Metropole stands in the bar at midnight when a bell boy whispers. The boy says No 109 wants to borrow a Bible causing astonishment as Montgomery the actor listens to the reply about the house never seeing such a thing.
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