This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report flood dangers in Oklahoma and Texas leaving many homeless. Mentions include court visits by Hon W B Darbarow and Hon Chas A Weathers, travel by O M Cofting and Miss Ruby to Greencastle, and Rev Dougherty preaching a Wingate funeral.
Local items include H C Yount in Tolano, Grace Dunlap visiting Indianapolis, piano for sale, Veedersburg carnival week of June 15, Crawford Oxford ankle fit, Peters family trip North West, Adda Clifton back to Conservatory, F W Boyd at Masonic cornerstone in Indianapolis, millinery promotions May 30, Tremont Hotel June 2, J Loebs clothing ad, Grace Lacey Metzger in Covington, Dr Finch advertising free exam, Dr Hughes elected Bishop, Brissey brothers visiting Fountain county, Ross Miller damages suit against Putnam Electric, and J Lebs skirts stock note.
A brief note announces the latest Ladies and Misses spring jackets at J Loeb’s stores. A fine baby of standard weight died or was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith, with Dr Rowland attending. Wilbur Sitwell and wife plan a January departure to Iowa to visit relatives, then Kansas for interests. Dr Finch, a specialist, will be at Tremont Hotel on June 2, 1908, inviting old patients and friends. he visits monthly and treats chronic diseases with free examination and advice. DeVito’s Little Early Risers are sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The regular monthly meeting of the Civic League will be held Tuesday evening June 2 in the council chamber.
New style boys suits arrive at J Loeb's stores offering a range of sizes to fit every age. Shoppers can select updated cuts and fabrics designed for comfort and durability.
The Wabash railroad will run a round trip excursion to Detroit on Sunday June 7. From Covington the fare is 3 dollars 25 cents. The train departs Covington at 5 p m on Saturday June 6. For details contact E W Richeson, Wabash agent.
Clay Richardson died Monday evening about 7 30 o clock after months of illness caused by hardening of the arteries. He lived in Wabash township southwest of Cooper s Ford and was about 65 years old. He leaves a wife and several children, both sons and daughters, along with many friends who mourn his death.
The procession forms at 1 30 p m Saturday May 380th led by Marshall James T Beil at the northeast corner of the square. It proceeds to Liberty Oak Grove cemetery Ninth street Washington street and M E church for a program including songs prayers addresses and benediction. The event features performances by quartets and remarks by Hon A N Foley and Rev Dougherty. Also promotes ManZan Pile Remedy sold by Hedges Drug Co.
James M. Waugh files a civil suit against James Hutchinson in Covington, with both parties appearing in Crawfordsville Journal reported from Covington on Monday.
A fragment notes bears, port, and a vine kind with the phrase you have always bought, suggesting a consumer or trade reference. The readable words imply a label or slogan preserved in the clipping without full context.
Advertisement notes a monthly Wabash rail excursion on the first and third Tuesdays to western, southwestern, southern and northern destinations at a low rate. It lists E. W. Richerson for particulars, promotes ManZan Pile Kennedy priced 592 guaranteed, ready to use, claims prompt relief for piles, and credits Hedges Drug Co. as seller.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.