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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
10
Kingman will celebrate the Fourth in good style with plans for a carnival next week. Notices warn of counterfeiters visiting the area and urge attendance at events, including a light running sewing machine display by Wheeler & Wilson and appearances by local figures.
The item lists various short notes: Attica Republicans elect Ben Wilbur as chair man. The Real Estate Bulletin, by W. A. Thompson of Attica, pushes strong ideas on monopolies. a heavy electric storm hit the region with no local damage but Veedersburg hurt by the weather. Other briefs mention visitors, prizes at the St Louis World’s Fair, farm sales and colts, clothing ads for Sweet Orr & Co., church and postal visits, regional folks in town, and residents returning from Bloomington.
The Catholic ladies moved their social to the church lawn because of rain. Roland Yerkes’ horse injured in last Friday’s fire run. Brother Berry claims support for Landis. Episcopal ladies plan an exchange next Thursday. Mrs. J. Loeb attended commencement at St Marys with Miss Hannah Nebeker, who also graduates. Republican notes M Schesley ad with bargains. Mike Foley and W H Johnson, local lawyers, argued a damage suit in Judge Weat’s court and apologized after a sheriff intervened.
Will Zigler of Attica visits Covington to scout needles oil and top sewing machines for sale by Tom Walsh Covington The Covington Chicago game is billed as a strong contest and should draw interest The Horse Show at Williamsport drew a large crowd and strong exhibits David Plant and wife plan to depart next Thursday for Germany Elder B L Allen will preach on Christian Education at 10 45 Sunday morning in this city Rev Walthall will lead the evening service The death of Miss Ashley at Cayuga inspired the topic The Power of a Godly Life. Saturday evening.
A. S. Peacock, a Republican, was chosen as Attica school trustee by a Democratic board under their plan. The paper notes Democrats picked a Democrat this time, not in line with a prior promise, and hints at a Republican election next year with another contest coming before then.
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