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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

2

Newtown Notes Send Busy City on Its Walkabout

Local items mix business and pleasure as Newtown residents, visitors, and merchants crowd the streets. Advertisements urge Loeb's hosiery and Wall Paper at Allen's while a steady stream of names from Crawfordsville to Danville frequent the shops and churches, with social calls and travel noted throughout.

Williams Saw and Planing Mill Aids Covington Growth

The Covington timber and mill operation owned by George Williams employs a large force and drives regional development. The plant in the southeast of the city features a modern saw mill, planing and dressing machine, moulding, and accessories with ample timber on hand. Williams and foreman Alva Clark oversee steady output and contracting capacity for building needs. The piece echoes local pride in economic progress and civic improvement amid regional gas discoveries in Covington.

George Williams Rhodes Williams Alva Clark Geogle

Townsley v Archey trial over farm sale commission

Andrew Townsley sues Will Archey claiming a 350 dollar commission on a farm sale, while Archey asserts a 100 dollar fee. Trial proceeds with Crawfordsville participants observed. case unresolved. A local ad promotes farm implements and wagons from Buggies and Buggies.

Andrew Townsley Will Archey Crawfordsville Townsley Archey

Bend M E church to host ice cream sale at Gas Well

The Bend M E church ladies will serve ice cream cake and coffee at the Gas Well on Wednesday evening May 29 inviting residents to enjoy a big gas flow demonstration and treats.

Ladies of the Bend M. E. Church

Founding of Masonic Home to be Considered by Grand Lodge

The grand lodge of the state will convene in Indianapolis to formally consider founding a Masonic home for aged and infirm Masons. While specific site plans are not known, the issue is expected to be discussed, and preparation for the project continues as a priority. The note about textile shopping appears unrelated to the main item.

Grand Lodge Indianapolis Secon Ly Order of Com

Gas flow increases at Bilsland well sparks broader interest

Gas from the Bilsland farm well rises to about 16 500 cubic feet per day with low sulfur content. Local officials report a strong shallow well and plan a company under Henry K. Martin to drill deeper and test wider gas production for community use. Decoration Day programs are set with memorial services and parades across Newtown, Covington, and nearby towns.

Indiana Leach Coyington

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