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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
A compact roundup of local personal visits and errands. Residents such as Win Hanks, Chas Green, Lew Dunlap, John Murray, J W Cronk, and many others travel between Danville, Attica, Crawfordsville, Veedersburg, and Covington. The Leader promotes carpets, shoes, sewing machines, and Leeb’s Stores sales, with social notes of visits, weddings, and community events.
Jim Clevers begins a quest for knowledge, outlining steps and questions he plans to pursue. He asks for insights, guidance, and key topics to explore as he embarks on this learning journey.
A humorous Meantone monologue on trusts mixes gossip about Democratic policy with local whimsy. The piece recalls Veedersburg visits, the Buffalo degree, and a wary take on trusts as political buzz and practical jokes. It notes Philip B. Grebbs's session with the State Tax Board and county assessors on banking and trusts taxation.
Three Veedersburg youths and one Danville man sparked a small riot at the Junction Friday night. They wielded a knife and confronted Officer Taylor's revolver after throwing salt and pepper in the St. Louis House restaurant. One assailant, Ade Helm, fled after a knife attack and was later found at the Annex hotel. he escaped custody as Harry Oswalt sought a warrant.
The Saturday issue of the Daily Record of Veedersburg is discontinued due to insufficient patronage, while the Weekly Record will be continued and improved. The J L Allen Hose Co plans a large ball after Easter to fund a sick and disabled firemen benefit, urging public support and ticket purchases. In a fire, the volunteers respond at all hours to save homes and property.
Residents urge Covington and Fountain county officials to protect Court House Park from unsightly paths and wood piles. They argue the grounds, owned by public authorities, deserve the same care as private property and call on commissioners to enforce lawn preservation. "Keep off the Grass."
The young horse Capt. Miles belonging to Lord Sultan II is three years old, stands high, weighs 1100 pounds, and shows good style and action. He will compete this season at the Fair Grounds Covington Indiana under standard terms with return privileges and payment due at service. Made in Fountain county Newtown Boy cigar.
The Warren Circuit Court sees four damage actions by Mrs Shrimplin of Jasper county against John F Judy seeking 25000 dollars for alleged injuries after a mortgage dispute over horses wagons and harness. Witness accounts differ with claims of fraud and recovery of some property. The article discusses wealth and litigation linked to Judy and notes local commentary from Jasper county Republican and Pine Village News.
The piece argues that benefits and help are needed, warns of potential abuse, and notes the editor's stance on ownership and management. It highlights Mr. Judy's newspaper and his generosity, insisting ownership does not restrain editorial independence.
The Peoria nine will face the Covington baseball club from Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria Ill in this city May 17 at the fair grounds. Manager Cheney has arranged dates this month and urges citizen support to draw crowds and boost local business.
A March 2 dispatch from Birmingham Alabama reports a violent tornado that struck Sunday night. By 10 pm 25 people were confirmed dead including five white residents. Property losses reach a quarter of a million dollars with eighteen bodies recovered and many injured. The storm carved a 150 foot wide path from Green Springs to Avondale and continued toward mountains beyond Trondale.
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