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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
6
A mix of shop appeals and social notes. J Loeb’s Stores push spring millinery and dress goods with March openings and a fine display planned. Mrs Ora LaTourette and Mr and Mrs V E Livengood visit Williamsport relatives. Monuments and mausoleums advertised, while Merryman Bros. meat market offers bulk oysters.
J Loebs Stores advertises rugs in all sizes with low prices. Frank Faust and wife visited relatives in Frankfort last week. Kenneth Wyant of Clinton spent Sunday with his mother in town. Decoration Day urged as time to place a monument. Call C E Kincade at 223 West Main Street in Danville.
Mrs. Mont Casey returns to Danville Sunday afternoon after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Seymore Graham southeast of the city. A pocket book lost on Covington streets Saturday containing $20 warrants a reward with the finder. J W Holycross and Wm Dennis to receive it. George P Schwin becomes Fair Isolation Secretary succeeding the late Thos Bodine. The fair likely to be held the week after the State fair. New spring suits for men and boys offered with measurement days March 28 29 and 30. Lecture course closed Friday night led by Henry Clark praised as one of the season’s best. The Matinee Musicale show a success.
Grace Metzger's advertises a spring fashion showing Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 inviting inquiries about the new line of shapes and trimmings. Mrs Charles DeHaven of Winnamac visits sister Mrs Glas cock and son George De Haven east of town, recalling former ties to the city.
Lannie Cox of Fountain says on his two month Kansas visit that nearly every Republican favors Taft and a solid delegation will back him from that state. He predicts the shift is nearly complete.
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 especially practical, and the service was described as an inspiration.
The large sleet storm caused extensive damage to trees and broke wires, shutting down the light plant and severely disrupting train service in Toledo. Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of I J Cheney & Co, attested to the firm’s vow to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured, as Hall's Catarrh Cure gains attention.
Sheriff Kerr transacts business in Attica while a big cut price wallpaper sale runs at Phelps Book Store. Frank Butt visits from The Farm. M Shesley buys the Miller property for 4700. For Rent a house with barn and orchard east of Covington. Probate court business in Covington. Kingman visitors Dr Wert and family with Mr and Mrs Lee Phippot. Democratic faithful attend Indiana State Democratic convention in Indianapolis. Monument stock and future orders offered by Dye & Kincade. George Martin improving at Soldiers Home hospital. Roy Sanders travels to Indianapolis to aid his ailing brother and attend the convention.
The Reed will executors Waists made at Worth Reed Dan C Reed and Herman Briggs were in town Monday and Tuesday to complete preliminary steps in taking full control of the estate. Henry Bros Lumber Co Veedersburg IN offers Chestnut coal while O K Restaurant changes hands to J A Neal Danville IL as Mr Murray retires. Miss Fiona Bender teacher entertained the Kuchre Club in Stone Bluff with a two course luncheon and merry gathering.
A note offers wallpaper samples and decoration services by Charles C Hull, stating intent to furnish wallpaper at low prices and provide papering and decorating work.
Will and Charles Reeves traveled to the city on Tuesday to assist Harriet Reeves of Newtown who is temporarily at the home of her daughter Mrs. Susa Haas in Fountain. Reeves is more than forty two years old and very feeble.
Karl Martin advertises livery service in the city offering horse and team care and boarding with special care for boarders and invites interested customers to visit.
Read through this week’s ads for fresh and significant opportunities. See new product launches, price drops, limited-time sales, and standout services across local retailers and online vendors.
The Christian church ladies plan an Easter Bazaar and Exchange at Nebeker's grocery store on Saturday April 6. Henry Peters reports coal on hand and John Wheatley works at Oak Lawn shors. Merryman's Meat Market offers top dollar for hides. Members spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Chauncy Wilson as they prepare to leave Covington.
George Hunt a longtime township resident now living in Texas is at his brother’s home north of town in a critical state from stomach cancer. He returned south last winter and has been confined to his room since, gradually weakening.
Real estate advertises farms of all sizes and prices in Fountain and adjoining counties. Contact O. M. Gardner Covington Indiana for details and listings.
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