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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
5
Local items include a farm horse for sale and a variety of community notices. Mrs Costing hosts Woman's Club, Dr Hicks named city health officer, and education and civic council activities noted. Community names include Buckner Hastings Whicker Covington Spence Danville Linne McDonalds J Loeb Ele Stansbury Emerick Kincade Yount.
Bert Alward and Tom Alien of Jackson visited town Monday. Covington R. C. Daly Frazier, trustee of Cain, spent Monday and Tuesday in the city to look after interests. Dr. Longacre may assist with a sick horse or cow. H. E. Mayer builds a garage at Washington and Fifth Street.
The Baptist church ladies host an Exchange at Phelps' book store on Saturday May 11. Mrs C N Carter is installing a new concrete walk and curb in front of her corner business block. A large stock on display from CU E Kincade Dye & Kincake. Wesly Sprankle’s condition remains fragile with breathing difficulties. friends wish for rapid improvement.
Mrs A B Carter advertises a splendid refrigerator for sale. The ad notes a change in the McGeorge Co notice found elsewhere in the paper. The gravel pit west of the city resumes activity after corn planting season with Big Four crews at work and several boys employed.
Best goods full stock of sizes at lowest prices. J Loeb's Stores advertise a wide selection of ladies and children's hosiery with emphasis on value and availability.
Mesdames Ed Richeson Enoch Romine Charles Crane and Jas Ritchey attended the District meeting of the Pythian Sisters in New Richmond Tuesday. The group traveled by auto and reported a pleasant day and trip.
To All Whom It May Concern with the spring renewal season Johu D Martin announces 46 years in painting and wallpapering offering to renovate homes old and new in Covington Indiana at the corner of Pearl and 8th streets with samples available for customers.
Readable fragments show Rainier’s Pharmacy featuring Mound City Horse Shoe Paints with longest wear and best appearance. Store signage emphasizes paint durability and color display.
Miss Kate Marlatt of Indianapolis formerly of this city arrived Saturday for a summer sojourn with her relatives. She has many friends in the area and will be in town for several months.
Industrial Health and Accident Insurance offered with monthly premiums and liberal indemnities. Pays claims biweekly, with 100000 capital. Central Casualty Company advertises in Indianapolis. Also for sale a gentle road horse suitable for showing. Gold Foxworthy, linked to a murder and marriage case, recently wed Bessie King in Crawfordsville after acquittal and divorce. Close the book.
Mrs Blinks fears the bank is failing after a check for 625 is returned marked No funds. Her husband dismisses the worry, insisting the bank is strong and has not disclosed any trouble.
Will Bilsland begins notable upgrades on his residence, adding modern touches and improved curb appeal. The project emphasizes enhanced comfort, efficiency, and property value.
Consular Report notes ink sticks five inches long and three quarters inch wide with gilt dragons and Chinese inscriptions. Boxes wrap each stick in yellow envelopes. two grades priced at 1.55 and 1.05 gold per pound, packing included for export in hundred pound lots with wooden casks.
A crowded train prompts a woman to complain about men’s behavior in public spaces. A man offers a courteous cigar as a debate unfolds about seating, manners, and gendered customs in restaurants and trains, with a New York Herald quote reflecting on seating and social roles.
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