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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
8
Paul C. Boord of Fourth street has been advised by physicians to retire from active business for a period. A Indianapolis specialist found slight tuberculosis symptoms after months of coughing. He may sell his store and relocate to a different climate, though his condition is not serious.
The Covington Memorial Association announces 1913 officers Fletcher W. Boyd president Virginia Boyd vice president Harrison Little treasurer Lee Philpott secretary Rev Henson of Waynetown to preach May 25 at 11 o clock Baptist church Mayor Geo W Grubbs of Martinsville to give Decoration Day address in the court room A final business session set for Monday March 31 at 7 30 p m in the G A R hall with a large attendance urged for this local patriotic organization
Hugh S Ritchey born Fountain county Indiana November 1841 died March 10 1918 aged 71 years 4 months 9 days survived by wife Melissa Rodges eight children four sons and one daughter living including Elish Jacob Enoch Lewis and Mrs George Keller and siblings Charles Ritchey Mrs Charles Clem Mrs Zerelda Petty. He married Melissa Sept 26 1860 and lived in Salem church area Lower Warren county later moved to city then Baltimore Hills farm returning in 1908. A faithful citizen of action and family defender his memory is cherished.
Clyde Carter offers decorating and painting services at reasonable prices. He can be contacted at the Russell property corner 8th and Liberty streets Covington Indiana or by phone 201. The note mentions visits of individuals to Professor and wife Mrs W A Davie and others.
The Library Board formed under state law held a special meeting to advance a Carnagie library project. A $10,000 donation from Mr. Carnagie was announced and a Location Committee led by Mrs. J. Loeb examined several sites for a new library with a decision expected by next Tuesday.
A Georgia school principal from Sylvania suffers rheumatism linked to stomach and liver troubles and diseased kidneys. He credits four bottles of Electric Bitters with complete cure. The ad urges readers to restore stomach liver and kidney health for relief from rheumatic pain.
Rural route carriers report no mail out since Monday as residents from various county points travel by private conveyance to view the high waters. Verna Glascock delivers an instructive and entertaining Passion Play lecture at the Presbyterian church, impressing as an artist. Dr Hicks property on corner 6th and Crockett streets in Covington is for sale by Massey & Son with office in the K of P building.
Miss Avaline Livengood returned from Indianapolis for a short visit with her parents over the weekend.
The Covington debating team defeated Kingman by seventy two points in the first Triangular Debates of Fountain County held Friday night. Covington argued in favor that the Federal government should own railroads and telegraph lines with Bodine Strecker and Livengood on the affirmative. Kingman was represented by Grismore Weaver and Glascock on the negative. Judges included C. W Dice Worth Reed and others. Fred Wheatley of Perrysville visited from Saturday attend.
The City of Covington Indiana invites sealed proposals from bidders for twenty eight bonds issued May 1 1913. Bonds in $600 denominations bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and mature from 1918 onward. Proposals due April 14 1912 with certified check for 100. Bid to be marked Bid for Bonds of Covington Indiana. Clerk CHAS. A BALDWIN reserves right to reject any bid.
Lamm & Company of Chicago Isis will send a top cutter to take measurements for men and youths suits overcoats pants and vests March 27 28 29 at J Logs Store. Call inspect woolens on display and place orders for desired garments.
Ed Thompson son of Treasurer Will H Thompson and Mabel Caravagy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Evans wed at the Presbyterian manse by Dr Fox. Ed joined the Frankfort ball team and held a restaurant job, planning to secrecy but the marriage leaked. Mrs Thompson remains at home but will join him in Frankfort later this week. Best wishes to the couple. Also notices rent ad for seven room dwelling on East Washington Covington. Uncle James Layton celebrated 8th birthday March 11 with an anniversary dinner at Ei Puebus home. four generations present. John Wheatley rehired at C and E I shops on Danville.
An Otsego New York reader recounts fifteen years of stomach trouble and describes strong improvement after two bottles of Vinci Vinol. The ad touts Vinol as strengthening weak digestion and nerves, easy on the stomach, with a money back guarantee from Maoford VanDorp, Covington.
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