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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
1
A Champaign dispatch notes a spring exodus of farmers from Illinois to Indiana due to rising land prices and better Hoosier improvements. Buyers seek cheaper land at $120 to $150 per acre with better roads and easier access, while Illinois roads remain impassable in winter and face political opposition to improvements.
The state court found Booe guilty of shooting at Mason McClain after a weeklong trial finishing Wednesday morning. Booe was fined 25 dollars and costs. The state will seek another chance at McClain in a forthcoming case.
A few moments of time reveal that Covington The Leader declares the spring line of Silks Dress Goods Jackets Tailor Made Suits Skirts and Cravenettes is the best ever shown in Covington.
George Moore editor of the Kingman Star died Sunday morning from heart failure after a brief grippe. A republican and longtime business figure, he had just repurchased the roller mills and planned to resume charge. He was about fifty, leaving a wife and eight children. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning.
Mesdames Alva Stalker and Bert Shaff open dressmaking parlors in the Nebeker Ice Cream parlor with plain and fancy sewing. Sadies Suits and dresses are their specialty. Call and see us. Mesdames Shaff and Staker.
T J Allen and Cap Gooding, city real estate men, argued over a sale commission in attorney A T Livergoods office. They battled on the sidewalk with blows after being told to settle elsewhere. Both paid fines. Allen bore the worse injuries. Spence Smith and Spence promote shirt waists at half price.
Charles B. Landis was renominated for congress after a Tipton convention moved up two and a half months. O. P. Lewis as permanent chairman praised President Roosevelt and Ratcliff withdrew, showing county independence. Landis spoke on the Panama Canal, tariff changes, and benefits to farmers. The event framed as a Landis Hanly show of Ninth district support. New sheets and pillow cases at J. Loeb's Stores.
Mrs James Gerrard wife of the Knox county Democrat editor narrowly escaped death after her husband gave her iodine by mistake thinking it was medicine. She is recovering now though quite ill. The report notes her father Samuel Diffenderfer lives south of the city and that she was born in the county. In other news a label reads All Clothes made by H. S. M. for sale only by The Leader.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening on The Uses of Silence and A Certain Kind of Citizenship, presenting two sermons to the congregation.
February births include Mr and Mrs Jacob Edwards girl Feb 2 Mr and Mrs J M Wiley girl Feb 4 and Mr and Mrs W E Driggs boy Feb 24. Deaths listed Mrs Clara N Stilwell from Brights disease Feb 12 and Charles Keplinger tuberculosis Feb 28. Contagious diseases note two typhoid cases Feb 20 and measles prevalent countywide with no cases reported to Covington health officer. Tuberculosis killed 336 in Indiana December 1905. Penalty for failing to report contagious disease is 100 to 1000 dollars.
Fowler and Reed promise no bidding at their sale and offer to pay $100 for proof of any bidding arrangements.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening for Miss Naomi Romine as she moves to her aunts home Mrs John Dewlen. Guests brought baskets and an elegant supper was served. Afterward games and music filled the night and well wishes were given for her new home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Martin Mr and Mrs Samuel Foley Mr and Mrs Wm Burnison Mr and Mrs Cleve Romine plus many others. New linens and Linen Cambric at J Loebs Stores.
Stanford Irvin Lewis born October 12 1822 in North Carolina died February 27 1906 at his son in law Freeman Orahood home in Parke county aged 83 years 4 months 12 days Funeral services were held at his late home and interment was in Mt Hope cemetery near the city He married Morning Lamb on August 20 1849 they had two sons and four daughters The wife and three daughters survive he and the family moved to Indiana in 1851 He joined the Christian church about 44 years ago serving as deacon for 14 years Rev A R Heath conducted the funeral
Mrs Thomas Walsh died at St Elizabeths hospital Danville Ill Saturday night after a cancer operation. She was 49 years 15 months 4 days old. Survived by husband Thomas Walsh and three children Mrs J W Smith Rossville Josephine and Wilbur. Funeral held Monday at Walz undertaking and burial at Atherton cemetery. Rev Palmer officiated and many Covington and Danville residents attended.
The Kingman stockholders met on Saturday March 3 and elected officers including C A Ratcliff president Lem Pithead vice president A H Lindley secretary M F Ewbank treasurer and directors J Marks S G Lindley Joe Towell Win Briggs H S Lindley Elmer Wilkey The message urges buying season supplies of linens laces embroideries muslin underwear and white goods.
Dennis Murphy of Covington Ind was badly beaten by two hold up men late Thursday night. He was taken to St Elizabeths hospital in Danville with serious injuries including a fractured jaw and deep head wounds. Suspect Jack Carroll a Southtown felon was arrested for assault and robbery and will be arraigned if Murphys condition improves.
At their home five miles northeast of this city Misses Hannah and Opal Foley hosted a pleasant dinner for a group of young people. Attendees included Clyde Price Clint Clark Riley Martin Clint Price Dale Clark Ben Foley Dale Moody Mack Beamer Sam Meade Don Meade and Wm Meade with Misses Margaret Beamer Maude Hopkins Virgie Martin Cecil Romine Ruth Meade Ella Meade Minnie Price Maude Jones of Cov. The afternoon featured conversation and music and some guests later attended the Christian Endeavor meeting at Fountain.
The article argues interurban railroads boost nearby home and farm value as settlements expand. As dwellings improve and new houses arise, farms near interurban routes gain 20 to 40 dollars per acre, signaling early electrical development and future city-scale growth from power distribution centers.
The first common school graduation examination will be held at Covington High School building on the third Saturday of March, Troy township.
Mont Boord spent Sunday in Indianapolis visiting Mrs Boord who remains at Deaconess Hospital. He returned Monday afternoon discouraged by her condition and the slow progress toward recovery. Hope for more encouraging reports is expressed.
Echo meeting occurs next Thursday evening at the Methodist Church. State Missionary Convention gathers in Indianapolis with delegates from nearly every country. a full report will be given next Thursday evening. Residents traveling to Indianapolis receive one fare plus 25 cents round trip.
Sabbath services at Methodist Church include Bible school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 40 on the subject Alliance With The Highest. Baptist services follow morning services with special music, Epworth League at 6 and preaching at 7 on Gospel Urgency. Bend Church holds a Sabbath afternoon sermon at 2 30 with special music.
Richard McNeal owner and publisher of the Fountain Warren Democrat in 1891 to 1893 died last week at his Bloomfield home from heart disease. He served on the Bloomfield school board and was active in Attica and Covington newspaper circles. Friends express deep sympathy.
Charles Keplinger died Wednesday morning February 28 1906 at age 46 years 11 months and 21 days at his sister Mrs Lucinda Crane’s home He lived in this city all his life was one of eight children five boys three girls two sisters survive The funeral was held Friday at 2 p m at the residence with Rev J H Palmer officiating and burial in Mt Hope cemetery
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