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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
1
Burglars dynamited the Kingman post office safe damaging plate glass and windows. They took about $100 cash and $100 in stamps, plus fifteen gold watches and extensive jewelry from Postmaster C. F. Smith’s adjoining jewelry store. The explosion alarmed locals, but no clues were found and the burglars departed.
The Rev. J B Melligan of Franklin will preach at the Baptist church this Sunday in morning and evening services. All are invited.
The annual May Festival runs the week of May 1x with Dr Schell Monday and Dr Winchester Wednesday plus two grand musical programs on Friday. Admission is 24 cents per evening and season tickets cost 00 cents for all events.
The local committee for the California relief fund gathered about seventy five dollars in voluntary gifts. A draft was prepared Monday morning and sent to Indianapolis for forward to the proper authorities. The donation reflects un solicited generosity from the community with little prior notice.
The piece argues yet again that Fourth Street upgrades must be funded by property owners and done thoroughly. It accuses past city management of graft as the city tax rate stands at 3.17 mills per hundred with little to show for it. It urges residents to demand value and shun grafters.
The Veedersburg Democratic gathering last week featured lively rivalries in local races. Sanders Diffenderfer, a veteran vote getter, defeated the party’s strongest candidate for Assessor amid cross township support, while Dillenderfer drew Republican allies and may emerge as a strong contender.
Covington store showcases newest white goods and rich embroideries and laces ideal for a perfect commencement dress. J. Doe promotes the finest selection and styles for graduates.
The Ninth councillor district of the Indiana State Medical Association held its regular meeting in Frankfort on Tuesday led by Dr. Paul J Barcus of Crawfordsville. Speakers covered women’s diseases, neurasthenia, publicity for contagions, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain, tuberculosis policy, and regional medical issues with lively discussions.
The Danville Democrat reviews a recent Ringling show noting an overfilled spectacle with many aged attractions. Zoological acts disappoint, gymnastic routines lack novelty, and racing dull. A rope-climber stumble, fashion displays, and a long concert draw mixed reactions while concession vendors offer peanuts and lemonade amid a parading crowd.
Fragmentary lines describe a circus vendor coveting a coveted nickel. The note hints at a pursuit or exchange surrounding the tiny coin, framed in a moment of street commerce and public spectacle.
Local shop urges graduates to call for suitable commencement merchandise. It touts a perfect stock line with the lowest prices and the most liberal discounts for graduation celebrations.
The notice urges dog owners who have not paid the dog tax to settle immediately. It explains the assessor will refer unpaid cases to the trustee and the prosecuting attorney may prosecute violators if notified. It warns that harboring a dog counts as ownership and warns of enforcement if the fifteenth of May passes.
Chas. C. Palin of Newtown lost two track horses in the blaze that destroyed the Indianapolis sale barn last Monday morning. Palin had three horses in the barn. one was rescued. The loss is described as considerable though no estimate of value is yet available.
J W Harrison of the American Car Coupler Co spent two days in the city this week laying off grounds for a new factory building. The contract will be let next week and work will start in Attica. Harrison will return today from Chicago with his wife for a few days.
Harmon and Vanhook carpenters and contractors of this city are pushing rapid work on a large barn for Trustee E1 Fields of Mound township. The structure, when finished, will be first class in every particular.
The Flagstaff atop the courthouse main tower is topped with a larger copper ball after Ginger Martin raised it Saturday night. The old rope failed weeks ago, requiring the staff to be removed. this time a metal rope was used for state occasions.
A third survey for a proposed interurban line is being conducted in this town. The surveyor stated the work targets a company independent from Fountain, Warren, or Northwestern. The editor hopes the project advances and a new road may someday reach a distant place.
Dr J L Saylor left Wednesday morning for The Haskell Chicago for a four week postgraduate dental course to obtain the latest ideas in dentistry. He will return to his usual place of business about four weeks hence.
James Mullen his wife and daughter and Albert Olds living south of town were severely poisoned Wednesday evening after eating greens. They remained ill through the night, with Mr. Mullen and Olds in a critical state for a time. Dr Edson treated them and reports all are now on the road to recovery. Veedersburg News.
Friends surprised Mr and Mrs John Tittle with a birthday and wedding anniversary party Tuesday evening in the northeast part of the city. They gathered at 7 30 pm with food and drink and a rocker as a gift. Attendees included Roy Tittle Mrs Geo Tittle Mr and Mrs Thomas Lusaders and others. A church service is slated for next Sunday at Grange Hall southwest of the city.
Crowds of travelers flooded railroad depots yesterday as trains brought about 3,000 attendees for a world famed exhibition. Indiana Harbor led all lines by running a full excursion from Morocco, while the Wabash carried under 100 attendees to the spectacular event reported by the Danville Democrat.
The third quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church on this charge was held at the city church Sunday evening and at Benson Chapel. Presiding Elder Schell was conspicuously absent. Doster does much by proxy yet draws the salary. The church should not pay for absent duties.
Mrs. Elias Wilcox dies at her son A C Bert Wilcox’s home in New Rochelle New York after a telegram notified relatives. Funeral services were held there and the remains were taken to McPherson Kansas to be buried beside her husband Elias C Wilcox who once served as Fountain Circus Court clerk from 1854 to 1858. She was born and raised in the city and was aunt and sister to local residents including Mrs O S Douglas EB J Dorothy Ella Fields Ed Fields and Mrs Frank Wilcox.
Covington citizens met in the court room to plan Decoration Day activities for veterans. Oliver Board presided, with QO. 8. Jones elected chairman and Rev. Palmer secretary. Committees were formed for music finance program and invitations, with local leaders named. Will Calvert visits, expresses intent to run for legislature again.
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