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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
7
Ed. Peterson dies at county farm age and debility. Several area residents travel to Indianapolis for an excursion. Comet sighting offers a partial view in the western sky from 9 to 10 pm. Local real estate and sale ads noted, plus various social visits and a school chums trip by canoe. Death and low river conditions loom in the town.
Sunday visits and weekend travel populate the notes with many names and towns. Attica Danville Lafayette Veedersburg Perrysville Allerton Danville Hammond Indianapolis reference a broad circle of relatives friends and business moves including a new store purchase in Aylesworth and plans for a creamery initiative.
Edward Peterson, about seventy, an inmate of the county infirmary, died Monday morning. With no family to claim him, his remains were sent to Indianapolis and given to the Anatomical Society under a new state law. The writer condemns the law and urges a Christian burial for the poor.
The Rebecca and Pythian Sister Leagues join with the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias for Memorial Services on Sunday June 12 1910 at 2 pm in the city courtroom. Hon E E Neal Republican candidate for congress will give the address. Public invited including neighboring lodges. Program to be published later.
Attica’s best home talent stages Tony the Convict in five acts with a cast of twelve under Woodmen Lodge auspices at the hall. The production begins at 8 15 pm and promises strong local talent and popular entertainment. Attendees are urged to support the Woodmen Lodge.
Memorial Day program includes lodge and Sunday School gatherings at 1 PM, parade at 1 30 from Court House square to the cemetery, G A R ritual, chorus and band performances on Court House steps, and later church and court room ceremonies led by local officials. Also notes a death of John Osborn and a critical illness of Mrs Bank Hendricks with death imminent. Republican subscription invited.
Lannie Cox attended the congressional convention as Shawnee delegate. F W Boyd traveled to Gary for the Postmasters Association annual meeting. Boggs & Wertz started razing the old school for a new building, with rapid progress. Jerry Gordon of Kingman visited, in poor health after prior surgery. Mrs Ollie Hutson cut her left hand needing three stitches. A G Walton weds Miss Favor Campbell of Stone Bluff by Mayor McGeorge. Families visit Peter Harmon in the city, returning to Clinton. Dan Frazier of Fowler won a replevin case against Stevens-Wilson plaintiffs, with others involved in a machinery levy at Wilson garage.
Will A. Beedle underwent an Sunday morning operation in this city by Drs Holley Finney Beckett and Thompson of La Fayette for severe appendicitis. He is believed to be recovering and doctors express strong hope for continued improvement, noting prompt action likely prevented serious consequences.
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