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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
4
Movements of residents and visiting travelers fill the column with shoe sales at The Leader, farm and trade notices, marriages, sickness, and local errands. Reports include James Menefee departing for Indianapolis for summer work, Mrs. Harden’s illness, and community updates from Veedersburg and nearby towns.
After a brief illness Ex President Benjamin Harrison dies at 4 45 pm Wednesday nation mourns a statesman and Indiana loses a loved son. The article recalls his sterling integrity and a clean administration while noting his ties to Hoosier heritage and public service. It also lists local society notes and community notices from Crawfordsville and surrounding areas.
Crawfordsville Masons to build a 30000 temple this spring. Rathbone Sisters plan an entertainment at Newtown Hall to aid the order. A Rathbone Lodge to be organized at Waynetown by Athens Temple 150. K of P knights and Odd Fellows events reported with new memberships and reorganizations. G A R planning a late March supper. Court of Honor discussions delay until June. News notes show February membership surging past 16000 and total surpassing 50000. Kids of Crawfordsville prep for a July celebration and a wedding with gifts, floral bells, and doves. Uniform Rank K P eyed. drill master Miles returned from the Philippines aiding organization efforts.
The Odd Fellows plan for the Sovereign Grand Lodge session to be held in Indianapolis next September. Fountain county lodges will appoint representatives to form an arrangements committee. The Fountain county group will bring a band likely including Coyington Cornet Band members to form about twenty five players.
J H Letoner editor of the Warren Review in Williamsport was assaulted near the Illinois Central depot around midnight Saturday. Thieves escaped with his watch and chain while he walked toward home, leaving him shaken and heading for the next train. The report also notes stomach cures advertised by J P Buckner, unrelated to the incident.
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