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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
7
Items for young and old cover haps and mishaps across Covington and county. Mentions Miss Myrtle Monger and Miss Minnie McDonald visiting Attica, Burton's ads, a hail storm with little damage, and social calls from Ben F. Lindley, Mrs. Ferguson heading to Jamestown Exposition, plus numerous local business notices and upcoming Wingate horse show on June 15.
Call at J Loebs Stores to see fresh stock of new goods of any kind arriving for customers seeking variety and quick pickup.
Burton notes scarce flowers on ration day and lists visitors and local commerce. Volney Patton arrived from Van Buren, J W Price traveled to Indianapolis, and Ed Harris visited from Newtown. The June Commissioners Court meets next Monday as new lace curtains and linoleum flow through stores.
Miss Alma Patton of William sport gave a singing performance at the Baccalaureate services on Sunday receiving many compliments for her rendition.
Sheriff Hardesty took a Champaign runaway boy into custody Monday evening. A phone message Tuesday ordered his release and homeward return. J. W. Price sold his storage printing plant to Darlington parties and shipments begin for a new paper there. Dr. and Mrs. Buckner plan a two week departure to Missouri to tend the farm, though they will not leave Covington long term.
A group including O M Coffing Ed Martin Peter Harrison G Spinning James Dunlap Ed Donelson Bart Graham Mayor Heath and Oliver Blakely traveled to Indianapolis Thursday morning to pick up a suit.
Hon W E Livengood lay delegate to the National Presbyterian meeting in Columbus Ohio returned Monday. He says the session was very pleasant and accomplished important work for the church.
W F Huff and Elmer Martin, prominent farmers from the northeast county, traveled Tuesday to observe the discussions and decision in the license cases. They are known for staying informed on current issues.
A glimpse of Sicilian love magic describes three charms. One uses a lover’s blood in an eggshell calcined to powder and hidden in coffee or wine. Another has a witch’s midnight ritual with a head bundle. The third involves ribbons bought with left hand, then worn under the knee after the witch binds the target.
Mrs. Elmore Arter and her children visit relatives in Indianapolis and Anderson this week. Mrs. Helen Seaman and her children Bert and Ruth of Hayworth Illinois attend the funeral of Mrs. Will Seaman.
John Hannon of Indianapolis and Cora E Bushman of Fountain married Monday at the county clerk's office by Rev Palmer. The ceremony united the couple in a simple civil setting with local happiness noted.
C L Clark of Kansas City and Schuyler Clark of Chanute Kansas traveled this week to attend the funeral of their father Isaac Clark.
John Stow the English antiquary rose from a tailor’s apprentice to a famed collector of legends and chronicles. He walked long distances to gather manuscripts, painstakingly copying and annotating them. At eighty he received royal permission to wear beggar’s garb and beg at church doors, dying two years later.
The county superintendent race will be decided next Monday with only three candidates remaining in a quiet contest. Two candidates have led the field with stable support, while the third trails, awaiting a final turnout.
prominent Fulton farmer Isaac Allen traveled to Covington on Tuesday and remains a steadfast backer of this paper.
Charles Haines of Wichita Kansas, an old Covington boy who left here twenty one years ago, is now paying a visit to his many friends and relatives.
William Brissey of Fulton township was listed among pleasant callers on Tuesday. He is a brother of former Prosecutor Brissey and described as an excellent citizen.
Washington reports a coming grand jury reveal of a conspiracy to defraud the United States of millions in mineral and timber lands. The probes name high business and political figures, including senators, a railroad magnate, lumber barons, and fuel executives. Investigations span California to the Dakotas, with evidence from Burns and Heney, and ties to San Francisco graft cases and interior department probes.
Six more San Francisco millionaires indicted on fourteen counts each for bribery. Grand jury brings fourteen new indictments against Mayor Schmitz and twenty eight against Abe Ruef. Bribery alleged involving gas company officials Drum De Sabla Marin and gas rate fix and trolley franchise bids. Adjournment set to June 10 to consider Home Telephone company charges.
In the trial of Mayor Schmits in San Francisco, six jurors have been secured as selections continue. The case centers on extortion allegations against the mayor.
General Domin go Obaldi Panamanian minister to Washington has landed in New York to set up his trip to Panama where he will assume the presidency in the absence of President Amador. He sails June 9. Amador leaves the Isthmus June 27 for a four month vacation, then travels to Europe via New York.
Selway Minnesota May 27. The three year old son of John Shepherd living east of here has been missing since Friday noon after being sent to the swamp near his home. Eighty men search daily and fear he was killed by wild beasts if not found.
Paris May 29 The appeal by Count Boni de Castellane against the court ruling granting divorce to his wife was postponed again. The case likely will not be heard until December.
John Bell a trolley car conductor was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to electrocution on the first Monday in January. He had misled Dr. Charles Wilmot Townsend of Staten Island during the case.
Ida Saxton McKinley, born June 8, 1847 in Canton, widow of President William McKinley, dies at 1:05 Sunday afternoon. Born to James Saxton, she married McKinley on January 25, 1871. Funeral services are held in Canton with Reverend Buxton and Reverend Holmes officiating. burial at West Lawn Vault following Roosevelt's departure for Indianapolis.
Mayor McClellan has returned the public utilities bill to the New York legislature disapproving the measure. He asserts general principle support but argues the bill undermines home rule and would lead to partisan commissioners coerced funding to influence elections.
William Hoen of Indianapolis, son of Frederick William Hoen, is charged with larceny of $60,000 in securities and bonds. He is in Cincinnati asking brokers to trace the securities, including local company shares. Companies warned not to transfer securities. brokers asked to locate Hoen and hold him if he attempts to dispose of them. police alerted to watch for him.
London dispatch reports Tokyo’s plan to subdue the Formosa east coast by a continuing campaign. An expeditionary force of 8,000 has advanced into the region since last autumn amid stubborn resistance and steady progress.
The three day court martial in Guatemala City has sentenced to death nineteen prisoners charged with complicity in the plot against President Cabrera. Public sentiment is high and execution of the sentences is in doubt.
A Tuxtila Gui terez message claims Guatemalan troops are building intrenchments and placing mountain artillery opposite Ocos. The report is unconfirmed by official sources and the government has no knowledge of the incident.
New York May 24 Henry Becker twenty one of Manhattan was arrested last night on suspicion of outraging and murdering Amelia fifteen year old daughter of William Staffeldt a farmer of Elmhurst L I Police say Becker has before been arrested for assault.
In Helsingfors on May 24 Judge Svinhufvud, a Young Finn, elected president of the Finnish fret diet organized under the new constitution after exile during Bobrikoff's regime.
The United Confederate Veterans reunion has begun in Richmond Virginia with veterans gathering for ceremonies and speeches marking the event in the capital.
W E Robbins and Florence Cresop were married by Justice Sam Simms on Tuesday. The item notes a wedding in the community and mentions a buried child in Leroy, Illinois, plus local street improvements and a moving picture showing.
Rev J H Palmer and curtain stretchers from M Board will leave Monday for Upland to attend Taylor University commencement. Ex sheriff Robert J Miller was in town Saturday and will depart for Colorado late July to oversee Miller Mining Co interests.
A straw hat of any sort is offered for sale at J Loebs Store.
Henceforth all taxes are to be paid to the county treasurer at the county seat. This replaces local bank collections and places taxpayers in direct contact with county officials.
Mrs. J. H. Palmer has been ill with tonsillitis along with Mr. Palmer and Edna but after a week she is now able to be out again.
The department was called out to a fire at the Newburn property on North Third street around ten o'clock Tuesday morning. Before the fire carts arrived the blaze was controlled with little damage.
The Leader reports William Messmore’s new Richland residence completed with carpets, rugs, linoleums and curtains. The house is described as one of Fountain county’s finest and most modern farm homes.
An old advertisement line highlights Crawford Shoe and cites J. L. Peters as a contact or promoter for footwear in an Eastern style context. The fragment implies a retail or brand connection without broader story details.
Mr. T. M. Rinn of Covington Indiana registered at the Springs Hotel on Wednesday and is taking a course of the waters on a return visit. He praises West Baden as a resort and is noted as a successful grocer and farm owner.
The Post and friends supervised the graveside decoration during the morning. A service per program was held at the church at 2 30 p m. Hon Andrew Nashall delivered the oration with music by the Mellott band.
Burton offers footwear with the right style and price for customers seeking comfortable shoes and oxfords. Shoppers can compare styles and find value across a range of options.
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