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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
7
Local notes report on visitors and movements around Covington and nearby towns. Mentions individuals such as Scheid, Fred Storms, J M Martin, Mrs Mary Butche, and Walter Waterman visiting or relocating, plus farm and school updates and local events. Westville beat Covington 2 to 1 at the fairgrounds. Attica press lease changes. plans for electric light plant in Ridgefarm.
Mrs A Clem of Indianapolis and Miss Anna Nebeker visited relatives and friends in Chicago and nearby cities. Residents Robt J Miller and Robi Butler traveled to town to look after interests while Attorney R N Voliva and Clinton D Heeler were seen in the city on business. The county Board of Review convenes next Tuesday before adjournment, and many college youth have returned home for summer. The Veedersburg street fair ended, deemed a bum affair, and the Kerr reunion gathered at F M Kerr Sr’s Hillsboro home with many relatives.
Ailen Yerkes spent ten days in Martinsville and showed marked improvement from rheumatism after undergoing treatment.
Clarence Nixon of Danville leaves Wednesday for Europe to pursue musical studies for a year. He is the son of Marsh Nixon of Veedersburg and nephew of John T. Nixon of Attica.
Fred S Purnell C M Milford Lon Brady and F Ferrestine were here from Attica. W D Coffing shipped a choice lot of hogs Wednesday. They were a nice even lot and brought good money.
Ephraham Shute, 67, longtime township pioneer, died at home near Rileysburg from paralysis last Friday evening. Mrs Ferguson, wife of David Ferguson, hospitalized with acute gastritis Tuesday and Wednesday, reports improvement.
Rhead Miles and his family attended the Peters Nelson wedding last Thursday and stayed through Monday before returning to Lafayette in the afternoon.
Dr Rowland spent part of last week at French Lick and reports life there remains screneous even for a Covington man. He says the situation is not over drawn.
Mi o na is advertised as a lasting stomach health solution offering real care instead of temporary relief. The Hedges Drug Co. markets Mi o na under a guarantee to satisfy customers.
Democratic county candidates push ahead with plans as the Veedersburg convention approaches next Wednesday. Delegates will be chosen in the townships tomorrow, shaping local party leadership and candidate selection.
John Wilt of Hillsboro and Benj Stephens of Attica vie for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in a tight contest. Samuel Russell, about 70, suffered a heart failure on Sunday street but is now slightly better though a relapse is possible.
Mrs Mary Thomas widow of A D Thomas of Williamsport died suddenly from heart disease while visiting a relative in Indianapolis. Her remains were returned to Williamsport for internment on Sunday. She attended the Presbyterian church and was regarded as an estimable lady.
The board of health demands weed clearance and urges chicken owners to address strong odor from densely populated hennerys. In many town sections the stench overwhelms the scent of other local sources.
Gol A G Madden remains detained at his mother's residence in Parke County as she endures a long critical illness.
Mrs Wm Walker announces the reopening of her piano forte class, including theory harmony and counterpoint. For terms apply at South Sixth Street, Covington.
A fire at R. W. Claypool's home in the Fourth ward was discovered near noon on Thursday. The blaze began from a defective flue and spread to the attic, kitchen, and dining room, driven by high winds. Firefighters gained control, most household goods ruined, with at least $200 in repairs needed. building insured.
Fremont Goodwine, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke at Republican headquarters about tariff revision sentiment across the state. He argued for overhaul of schedules and said Democrats’ charges of state mismanagement are unfounded, noting the current debt reduction under GOP administrations as proof.
A clipped note cites the Cleveland Plain Dealer about a candidate facing differing constituent views. It discusses the duty to set aside personal bias and accept a majority's view, underscoring political leadership and steadfastness.
The Catholic Standard and Times reports Mr Magley seeking Miss Vera Stout to join him for theater seats that evening. The dialogue includes a dying citizen and a deacon weighing unity and neighborly sentiment with a German proverb about fences.
The Arcadia on the Hamburg American line in the Delaware River suffered a blast likely caused by knall corks packed in bond to a Chicago revenue agent. About sixteen cases stood in hold No 4 where the explosion happened, with nearly a million corks in the consignment. Three cases had been removed earlier. corks carry a concealed brown powder explosive. Authorities say the corks' discharge caused the damage and misled inspectors to think scrap metal or bullets caused the marks.
Hamilton county grand jury names Lee Levy of St Louis as circulating obscene literature. A Memphis salesman Greenwald who sold Levy gin in Chattanooga faces the same charge. Five local liquor dealers are charged with displaying obscene pictures in their shops. Extradition hinges on Governor Folk’s willingness to issue a warrant.
Details for organizing the world’s largest cement and coal plant on tidewater have been completed in Chattanooga with directors from the Mobile Portland Cement Co and railroad contractor Wm J Oliver. The Portland, Maine incorporation lists 6 million dollars in common stock and 3 million in preferred stock. Directors include United States Treasurer C H Treatt, E N Russell Mobile & Ohio vice president, Pat J Lyon Mobile mayor, and W W Finley Southern railroad president, among others.
Justice Kane of Oklahoma's supreme court affirms the corporation commission's exclusive authority to fix railroad rates within the state. The ruling concerns an appeal by the Rock Island railroad from an injunction blocking an increased grain rate between specified points. the restraining order originated in a territorial district court.
Washington June 24 oil burning boilers will be installed on ten torpedo boat destroyers authorized by the last naval appropriation bill. The ships will also carry coal burning facilities if oil boilers fail. Each destroyer costs $800000 excluding armament.
During a Sunday school convention at Sandy Springs church in Greenville South Carolina a lightning bolt tore through the roof and instantly killed Mr Wilton Lenderman and Mrs Lenderman while a one year old child was knocked from the father's arms and saved by providence.
In Dubuque on June 24, Mrs. Olloway was shot by Harry Crawford, a wealthy retired farmer near Deccorah. He then killed himself with the same gun. Crawford allegedly loved Mrs. Olloway, who did not return his affection.
The 1905 New York mayoral recount nears completion with 1,460 ballot boxes reopened and Hearst gaining 588 votes as examinations continue and are expected to finish by Thursday.
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 24 Misa Ice Jake Comly a seventeen year old girl sustained a likely fatal skull fracture after a runaway incident. Further details are incomplete in the report.
Lost items include a round brooch set with pearls and opals, and a cameo pin with a five dollar reward for returns to M. Board's store and Mrs. J. R. Dunlap respectively. Mrs. W. W. Evans injured Monday, suffering a serious muscle strain in her left leg. Dr. Miller attending as recovery is hoped.
The Ministers Association records resolutions regretting Rev E M Rhoades resignation as pastor of the city Baptist church. They praise his genial presence, counsel, and enthusiasm and note his removal with his wife as a community loss. They commend him to his new field and wish the couple success in their continued Christian work.
Riverview in Chicago is billed as the world times greatest park drawing up to 250000 visitors. The article highlights its vast attractions including circuses theaters streets of Cairo water chutes electric launches aerial coasters and open air concerts by top bands.
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