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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
5
A crowded column lists residents visiting relatives and friends in Covington and nearby towns. It notes travels to Lafayette, Chicago, Baltic, and Attica, plus illnesses, weddings, and a fatal self-inflicted death of Henry James. Several named locals and guests are mentioned with brief movements and events.
Local notices describe Allard Bros eye specialists from Indianapolis opening an office at the Tremont Hotel with free eye examinations through July 4. The item promotes eye care and urges residents to visit for checks and fittings.
The Leaders baseball club took a Sunday trip to LaFayette with over 200 fans, enjoying sights before beating the Vernons 7 to 4. Merryman allowed 11 hits, Johnson 10 strikeouts, while John Hawkins and Harmony starred with multiple hits and a home run. The team boosts their season prospects after a strong effort.
Full attendance of all Fourth of July celebration committees is earnestly requested at the final meeting on Tuesday evening July 1 in the Mayor's office. The marshal and his aids are requested to attend. By order of the executive committee. Wm H Miles, Chairman. W P Hart, Secretary.
James H Beckley born in Maryland April 8 1836 came to this county in 1654 married Martha J Shultz October 14 1858 with six children one died in infancy He served in the War of the Rebellion and belonged to the M E church at Newtown and the Masonic lodge attaining Master Mason September 19 Indi He died June 22 1902 leaving a widow five children and relatives Funeral services were held at the house by Rev O P Paxton and the remains were laid to rest by the Masonic fraternity in New Town cemetery. Maple City Soap is advertised.
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