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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
1
A compact sketch surveys architecture that favors terse form and sharp wit. It notes how modern designers blend practicality with metaphor, shaping buildings as concise statements about space, light, and urban restraint.
The community page covers store ads and promotions, upcoming events such as a Kingman horse show on May 31, and new ad campaigns at J Loeb and The Rackett. It mentions Wall Paper sales at Woodbury's Book Store, Dr. Rosebro's church service, and remarks on local officials and school closures around June 18.
The Leader notes rain benefited crops though ground remains dry. Local events include M E pit filling by Dr Colgin in Attica, a Danville wallpaper sale, and a summer air update on walls. Excursions to Indianapolis are offered May 25 with round trip fare one dollar. Local politics and agricultural notes feature Patterson McKinney and James Songer with wheat yields and Poled Angus cattle for sale.
The Trey Township and Covington vote 670 for to 143 against a one per cent subsidy to build an electric railway. Eight hundred thirteen votes were cast, showing strong unity and momentum for the project for Covington and its residents.
A brief program listing songs recitations and choruses for a silver medal contest at the Presbyterian Church on May 27 1902. Names include Gordon Cast Chas Heigel George Thompson Lee Sailor Oscar Kerr and the Normal Quartette. Admission ten cents and details hint at a dress goods promotion at Loeb's store.
Last Friday evening thirty seven neighbors and friends held a surprise party for Mrs. James Slim on Washington Street. The gathering brought a good time and several nice gifts for the host.
A first person recounts the May 12 1864 assault at Spottsylvania Virginia by the Union II Corps and parts of the Sixth Corps. It describes bayonet charges, captures of 18 cannons 22 standards and 3 000 prisoners, heavy fighting across the lines and massive hospital scenes at Fredericksburg for wounded soldiers. Henry Hendrickson signs the piece amid an embedded ad urging wool buyers at Loeb's store.
A special discount is announced on all graduating goods for boys and girls purchased at Loeb's stores.
The list shows unclaimed letters for the week ending May 21 1902 including Clara May Conkats Mat Cooper Mrs Sarah Howard W B McKinney John Knight Chas Murphy Joby Osborn and George Russell. Callers must say advertised. F W Boyd P M 8
Howard Shafer presents a fine yearling colt sired by Black Prince owned by James and Sproson Wilson. Dam is a Headlight mare with a star and four white feet, overall coal black. Shafer offers $125 for a match, calling the price well worth it.
Local grocer Layton and Bilsland promotes fresh and late arrivals in their grocery stock. The notice emphasizes new items and continuous restocking, inviting customers to shop for late clean and new groceries.
William T Keys a prominent Boswell Benton county business man died suddenly in his store Saturday morning about 8 o'clock. He was brother to the late Harvey Keys of Warren county and father of Mrs. Harry Spinning of this city. He had Brights Disease for some time, though not in immediate danger. Funeral services were held at his family residence Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Seed firm D M Ferry issues a call for buyers at William Dennis to supply catalog orders and seed selections. Trade channels emphasize availability and new varieties for the upcoming planting season.
The widow reports prompt claim adjustment under her late husband’s policy with State Life Insurance Co. They praise courteous service. Mr Archey died April 19 and a May 6 draft of $5,000 was received in full payment.
If you want the highest price for your wool, take it to M. Herzog. He made Covington the best market in Indiana.
The Lafayette Democrat, newly issued as the official organ of the local Democratic Party, will launch next Friday as a weekly publication for several months before switching to daily. Leroy Armstrong, author of The Outlaws, will serve as editor in chief.
Newport and Leaders meet at the ball park on Friday May 30 to decide a Vermilion county fastball contest. Newport touts its strong Vermilion county team while Leaders chase county glory after winning in Illinois.
Purdue University plans the twenty-eighth annual commencement during the week of June 8 1902. The event aims to culminate with the corner stone laying for the Eliza Fowler Hall as part of the ceremonies.
A silver medal contest will be held Thursday night at the Presbyterian church. Details are sparse but the event is scheduled for the evening at the church venue.
No ball game here Sunday as the team rests to stay in form for the big Decoration Day contest.
Woodbury's Book Store at 40 Vermilion Street in Danville advertises 20 to 50 percent markdowns on all items. Local shoppers are invited to browse sale prices and special discounts throughout the store.
All veterans and wives meet at the G A R hall Sunday at 10:00 for a memorial service at Baptist church with Rev Henson. On May 30 they assemble at the G A R hall, march along streets to the cemetery for grave decoration, then return to Court House for remarks by Clarence Board and others. Flowers may be left at the Recorder's office for Decoration Day. Spanish and Philippine War veterans invited to participate. Band leads.
The Leader highlights an Acorn brand shirt as the best fitting item, noting its comfortable cut and favorable styling in the store’s display.
Dorothea Nebeker, placed in a baby buggy outside Lew Nebeker's business, was carried by wind off the concrete onto the pavement a two and a half foot drop. She lost consciousness for hours but recovered with medical care. Also note Loeb's store offers top cash for wool.
Our Wool Market notes Covington as a premier wool hub in western Indiana and eastern Illinois. Wool arrives from fifty miles around as buyers pay two cents more per pound. On Tuesday the Myers farm in Jackson Township sold M Herzog three large wagon loads, the city’s largest wool shipment, celebrated with a parade around the square. Bring our wool to Covington.
Ollie Hutson Jr son of James Hutson aged about twelve operating an edging machine at the Stave factory Tuesday clipped the index finger of his left hand between the first and second joint. Dr Myers dressed the wound and it is doing nicely.
The owner Wm Alexander sr displays a tiny bovine curiosity a calf about ten days old weighing ten to twelve pounds. It is described as perfect in every way and progressing nicely.
Parole officer from the State Reformatory in Jeffersonville visits the town to review parole records and offer encouragement to the boys on parole. He is described as a pleasant gentleman who speaks highly of the local parolees.
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