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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
5
A mad dog roamed the east part of town Saturday around 9:30. It attacked two young girls injuring one severely and killed several chickens before Marshal DeHaven shot the animal. Dr. Rowland treated the children. authorities report rabies risk later eased.
In Montezuma a 15 year old girl was abducted after riding with Joel Osborn 22. Osborn was arrested, bonded, then disappeared. The girl improved after the assault, while Osborn’s fate and actions drew local concern and the community awaits justice.
An advertisement notes California redwood lumber and shingles in stock from a large timber, praising their cleanliness and width for good roofs. Also featured are other building materials and an invitation to call Covington Indiana for purchase.
The town notes political maneuvers for 1900 with J B Cheadle’s congress bid causing unease for rivals Calamity Jim Fippen Mike Bryan and M Foly. Also a man named Nathan Neal tied to a mental illness case leads to asylum admission. a supreme court ruling on paving finances may shift state brick sales. lightning damages Mrs Armstrong’s Newtown milliner shop but no injuries occur.
A Republican traveler passes through Hedrick Warren county and surveys the town. He notes two general stores a drug store a blacksmith shop and a grain elevator. At W W Cranes store he observes a wide stock including farm implements and records high twine sales. Ike Clawson the blacksmith reports heavy work before supper with Mr and Mrs Crane hosting them hospitably.
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