This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
7
The column notes residents visiting Attica and Indianapolis, purchases of a touring car, a forthcoming furniture stock, and a spring sale at J Loeb's Stores. Mentions include Charles Westfall, B F Lindley, Dr Ed Martin, A T Claypool, Phil Grubbs, Bert Ward, F W Boyd, W W Layton, Mound City Paints Rainier Pharmacy, Tilghman Marshall death, and upcoming spring goods.
The City Council held a brief session with little business. State Tax Commissioner Fred L. Gemmer met township assessors. Various residents made visits to and from towns such as Fountain Indianapolis Danville and Crawfordsville. Wedding news includes Frank Glascock and Mattie Isely's quiet marriage.
Mr and Mrs G Schiesser Mr and Mrs WH Young Mr and Mrs O 8 Clark J S Nave and daughter Miss Beatrice WW B Reed Lewis Green Miss Ruth Board Wil Calvert Ed Hughes Charles Haller and many Attica citizens attended the funeral of Mrs T M Rinn last Friday.
We can fit up your rooms with newest linoleum patterns in one piece at low prices offered by J. Loeb’s Stores.
Perryville traveler encountered in Covington. Billy Cox ill with kidney trouble and pneumonia. Marriage notices for Lusader Clem and Hamilton Foreman. Mink collar found. refund requested. Spring hat promotions and printing services advertised. Prof Dotson attends National School Superintendents’ meeting in Indianapolis. Moving season under way. several residents relocate. Memorial Association meeting planned at City Hall. Dr Buckner heads to Seneca Missouri after Billy Sunday event.
T. H. Britton and relatives are back at their residence following a short interruption. Neighbors note a quiet return as the family resumes daily routines.
Mrs Bilsland hosted the Sewing Club after John Hardesty moved to the Walter Hunter property on East South Washington. James Everly left for Madrid Iowa to manage farm interests and will return in April. Our spring line at J Loebs Stores features silk and tailored shirt waists. Irene and Russell Richeson visited La Fayette for a basketball game. Oscar Norquest of Williamsport rents the Nebeker homestead north of town and is a young farmer and a Democrat. A car load of fresh salt arrived at C F Lowe and Sons.
Reverend A. G. Harvey, now on the North Judson circuit, was shaking hands with old Covington friends on Wednesday during a local visit. The trip highlighted his continuing ties to the community as he travels his ministry.
Willard A Smith brother of Frank and former West Coast regular army member visits the town. He was a prime favorite with the boys. J Loeb's Stores advertises a large assortment of new and handsome rugs in any size at most reasonable prices.
The body of ten year old Roy Bruce, whose mother died last fall, was brought from the Orphan's Home on Wednesday afternoon for burial in Steely cemetery. Geo. W. Kerr & Son were the undertakers in charge.
Mrs Samp Reed and Uncle Sam are reported improving after illness in the city. State Statistician J L Peats spoke to township assessors on Wednesday about last year’s statistical enumeration to guide future assessments.
James Stephens brother of Al and former local resident died Friday morning at his Mellott area home from rheumatic complications. Funeral services were held Sunday at Antioch Church in South East Richland at 2 p.m. and burial followed in Short Cemetery near the Stephens homestead.
Will Price visits Indianapolis for business. Lester Binghart of Galveston makes a pleasant call. Read Burton's 2d. offers big spring bargains at J. Joeb's. The petit jury sat for the current term. verdict in Henson case yields 3,000 damages. Miss Quigley from Indianapolis joins Mrs. J. W. Price's millinery store.
Jehu D Martin is under care of Dr Kingsley of Danville for cancer that developed on his lip and has caused him uneasiness. Flo has been under the doctor’s care for about two weeks and is progressing as well as can be expected.
An exchange notes precise crediting of clippings with The Brook attributed to A. Tennyson in the New York Tribune, as referenced by the Kansas City Journal.
Advertisement claims Kemp's Balaam stops coughs in minutes and lengthens life by curing lingering coughs. Warns that coughing leads to serious consequences and urges purchase at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Fountain Circuit Court February term 1910. Charleo Sprig ning administrator has filed final settlement. The court will review March 4 at 9 in the morning. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship. CHALLEN SPINNING Administrator. Lewis C. Allen Attorney. 3-4-1u wd
Sir John Fisher, newly made peer, and Lord Charles Beresford in the Mediterranean. At Malta a prize known as the Malta cup was won by Beresford's Ramillies crew, breaking a Fisher tradition. When ordered to justify late maneuvers, the Ramillies captain replied, We are towing the Malta cup.
Police in Courbevoie France faced a night raid by burglars who brought trained dogs. A battle broke out with police and burglar dogs. two burglars were arrested but one police dog died and the attackers fled. Police warn that criminals are training many dogs to fight authorities.
An article advises writers to reduce stress from heavy use of a typewriter by keeping machines well oiled and using simple padding like cut off glove fingers. It notes the strain on the writer mirrors the machine and suggests practical, inexpensive remedies.
In a playful remark a parent taunts about dowry and virtue saying when their son marries the daughter he gains a strong wife. The note praises Pauline as never sick and resilient though it jokes she tolerates many things except cucumber salad and dispute.
Two Washington society women discuss dining tribulations at luncheon. One recalls officials abandoning her, the other compares a similar past incident. She condemns the remarks as vulgar and recalls a dinner where Senator B sent regrets at the last moment, the cost per plate amounting to 346.
A mother and her child share a playful dinner moment as the little girl wishes for more chicken. The mother offers a wishbone ritual and the child hopes her wish comes true with the longer bone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.