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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
Call at P. J. McMahon's for mill feed and a spring millinery line is advertised. Mentions Mrs M Board visiting Attica and Ora LaTourette J Loeb and Charles Lowe in Williamsport. March 29 30 opening and public sale sessions have been held with many in the area affected by grippe.
Frank Faust and wife visited relatives in Frankfort. Kenneth Wyant of Clinton Ill spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Seward Walker of this city. Better get that monument in place before decoration day. Call C. E. Kincade 223 W Main St Danville.
Mrs T A Clifton visited Williamsport and West Lebanon to see relatives. Inter Nos Thimble Club hosted by Mrs M VanDorn on Sixth street. Milinery and Notions display planned by Mrs Ora Lafourette for March 20 and 30. V E Livengood spent part of last week in Williamsport visiting relatives. Verna Glascock traveled from Clinton to spend Sunday with her parents.
Merryman Bros promotes bulk oysters of finest quality available in any quantity from their meat market location.
Mrs Mdnt C Casey returned to Danville Sunday afternoon after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Seymore Graham southeast of the city. A pocket book with $20 was lost on Covington streets Saturday. finder may claim reward from Wm Dennis. George P Schwin named Secretary of the Fair Isolation to succeed the late Thos Bodine. fair likely the week after the State fair. New spring suits advertised for men and boys with measurements taken March 28 29 and 30. Lecture course finale delivered by Henry Clark under Matinee Musicale direction. a successful season.
Grace Metzger's invites you to call and view new spring shapes and trimmings on Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30. Mrs Charles DeHaven from Winnamac visits family here including sister Mrs Glas cock and son George De Haven. she formerly lived near the city and has many local friends.
Launie Cox of Fountain reports a two month Kansas visit ends with near unanimity for Taft. He says nearly every Republican in the state supports Taft and a solid delegation will back him. He adds that sentiment is growing toward Taft across Kansas.
A male chorus of twelve voices and an orchestra of five performed at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The music was splendid and the audience large. The sermon was practical and the service described as an inspiration.
An old advertisement asserts Fletcher’s Castoria relieves colic and similar complaints in children. The text promotes the product as safe for infants and calls for parents to use it for soothing upset stomachs and crying spells.
John Lyons of Cates visited Covington Monday while Sheriff Kerr conducted business in Attica. The Phelps Book Store advertised a big cut price sale. Frank Butt traveled from The Farm to see relatives. Shesley bought the Miller property on Third Street for 1700 dollars. Wilmer Foster and M A Judy handled probate business Tuesday. Dr Wert his wife and nine weeks old daughter stayed with Mr and Mrs L Pippott in Kingman.
No Fit No Take holds with any garment offered by Paal John and Simon Lynch of Shawnee as they prepare for spring work. Democratic faithful travel to Indianapolis for the State convention while a monument stack awaits selection. George Martin recovers at Soldiers' Home hospital as Roy Sanders tours Indianapolis to be with his ailing brother and attend the convention.
Kane Somé Styles, Henry Bros. Lumber Co., and others note changes and business updates. The Reed executors of Danville and Veedersburg, Indiana, begin estate duties. O K Restaurant changes hands to J A Neal. family health prompts Murray retirement. EK M Board promotes Granite and Marble. Miss Fiona Bender hosts Kuchre Club at Stone Bluff school.
Charles C Hull and Charles Reeves visit the city due to their mother Harriet Reeves illness. Harriet Reeves of Newtown, aged over 42, is temporarily staying with her daughter Mrs Susa Haas in Fountain and is very feeble.
I have leased the Yerkes Livery Barn and will feed and care for your horse or team when in the city. Boarders receive special care. Come and see me. Far] Martin.
The Christian church ladies plan a Master Bazaar and exchange at Nebeker's grocery store on Saturday April 6. Henry Peters advertises coal and phone contact 128. Merryman's Meat Market offers top price for hides. Chauncy Wilson and wife are farewelled during a surprise reception in Covington.
George Hunt, longtime township resident now living with his brother north of town after returning from Texas, is in critical condition from stomach cancer. He has been confined to his room since last winter and is gradually weakening.
Real estate notice lists farm properties of various sizes and prices in Fountain County and neighboring counties. Contact O M Gardner of Covington Indiana for details.
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