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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
A column cautions readers to form opinions only after firsthand hearing, urges fair judgment of local meetings led by Mr. Baumgardner, and promotes attending the tabernacle gatherings before commenting. It reflects on civic life, advertising, and community events in Covington Indiana.
The Kingman area reports various items including plans for a new baseball team by ES 7 AUR and social notes on local residents. Veedersburg’s Geo. Smith bought Henry Austin blacksmith shops at Kingman. Mrs. Margaret Riley died at 76 in Kingman. 92 pedestal lights to brighten Lebanon and Covington corners. Attica girls to sew graduation frocks under $5. Kingman high school to hold April 23 commencement with W. W. Block as speaker. Fred Purnell named trustee in Dr Inlaw assignment and to liquidate stock. Horace Gray of Newtown back from Florida. Veedersburg seniors plan yearbook. Hillsboro to publish annual. Fred Beal at Yeddo station and Virgil Tomlinson buy Warren's bakery in Kingman. Myrtie Snapp suit in coal mine case dismissed for lack of evidence. East end Main Street paving bid awarded to ex-postmaster Hd Patton at 3.10 per foot. Kingman has shown growth over six years of dry spell.
Leonard Steimsey of Attica, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Steimley, at Indiana University Bloomington, was elected a member of the American Mathematical Society. His solution to a long standing problem presented at the Chicago annual meeting December 29 earned him the honor, noted as recognition by the society.
West Palm Beach Florida March 10 1915 Wheeler McMillen Editor The Republican writes a veteran editor praises the Covington Republican after 52 weeks under new management saying the paper improves weekly in content and typography Covington is put on the map advertisers should seize its opportunities and readers are a discerning buying public The editor predicts success through steady effort despite limited financial rewards.
The Covington area mirrors Veedersburg in recent decline blamed on local tensions over smallpox scare and strict quarantine. Despite unrest, Covington moves toward a wet decision, reflecting voters’ desires amid countywide farming community concerns and advertiser messages.
Dry Covington voted wet on Thursday to check trade that would wet Veedersburg. Veedersburg voted dry to check capital moving to Covington.
Former Covington residents are urged to write letters to the Covington Republican. The paper invites readers to share current locations, prosperity, and updates on the community to reconnect with old friends. Letters will be printed to keep acquaintances in touch.
Frank R. Jones, after eleven years with Steinbaugh & Jones, has finished invoicing the John Malony stock in Crawfordsville and takes a half interest in the business. The store is a leading outfit in the city as Mr Jones and his wife plan to move in about a month.
Emmet Doolan, a poor Irish youth from County Tipperary, travels to America to earn for his parents and win a life with his beloved Eileen. After years of hard work, saving, and deception about funds, Eileen sails to join him and they marry, with Emmet becoming a prosperous contractor and their family prospering in Ireland and America.
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