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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
1
Local notes report visits by Harry Martin of Attica and Elmer Corts of Veedersburg. J Loeb and others promote Loeb stores. Marshall Wertz and other officials visit from Veedersburg and Danville. talks include pota toes shipments, shoe sales, and Overcoats. Rev Henson’s departure from Covington follows a Morocco call. Crawfordsville Traction Co plans right of way work at Wallace.
Willard Remster and 8 W Bilsland of Covington visited Tuesday afternoon seeking mes and toured H C Huckery the male king of Montgomery county. Bilsland owns the Bils land gas well known to readers. Rev S P Colvin preached Sunday on prisons and reform praising youthful training and warning about dangers in schools. North Dakota potatoes. 0 Board.
The 7 12 Tuesday morning execution of Czolgosz ends with three electric shocks as he declares no sorrow for killing the President and expresses regret only that he could not see his father. Autopsy finds brain normal and the body buried in a local cemetery guarded by lime.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio asserts Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. The tonic tones the stomach and liver, purifies blood, strengthens nerves and builds up the entire system, curing many ailments of women and men. Sold for 50 cents by Lee Allen Bruggisi.
Myron Beard 17, son of farmer John Beard five miles north of Clinton Indiana, died in a buggy after riding with Mollie McCarty. He left at 10 pm singing and shot himself in the forehead, the revolver found with one chamber empty. The act followed warnings that cigarettes were driving him crazy and that he preferred death to insanity.
Mr and Mrs Wal Bodine entertained a few friends at their home south of the city on Wednesday evening. The gathering featured card games and amusements followed by a well supplied table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Williams, Mr and Mrs Sam Wells, Mr and Mrs W P Hart, Mr and Mrs Bhub Miles, Mr and Mrs Chas Tinsley and Miss Jessie Wells.
William Remster, a Big Four steam shovel worker who had left a strike, fell headfirst from a stone arch over Dry Branch on the Big Four railway while walking home. He suffered a skull base fracture, remained unconscious, and his condition was critical, with cautious signs of improvement noted later. His parents were notified and present at the scene.
Sergeant William L. Rabb of the 11th Infantry argues the canteen ban harms soldiers in the Philippines. He says natives sell unsafe drinks, beer is unavailable, and home folk should not force temperance on troops. He defends soldiers’ self control and urges reopening the canteen.
From Coopersville Michigan word spreads of Dr Kings New Discovery a cough remedy praised as a life saver for lung disease and coughs by Mrs S Himeburger three generations of usage cited. Attica crowd enjoys Covington Camilla night with 125 travelers and a warm reception billed by the Attica Press.
Scientific palmists endorsed by professionals draw crowds at the Colonial Hotel. Readings promised true to life with guaranteed satisfaction. Studio at Colonial. Readings 50c and $1. This week only.
The Covington Interurban Co reaches Danville city limits seeking the last franchise. While city officials delay, the company presses forward. In other news, the jury found Caleb Powers guilty as a party to the Gobel murder after last Saturday’s afternoon trial.
William Allen White argues Roosevelt will follow McKinley's policy but apply his own convictions to unfinished work. He praises Roosevelt's method of consulting experts and practical men before forming a firm view, predicting a decisive, vetted approach to national leadership.
M. Board Covington's enterprising furniture dealer unveils a fine new delivery wagon, spacious enough for the business and ready for use.
At Veedereburg street fair Friday night, Harry Gwimp Jr. had a mishap when his horse bolted and threw him, leaving facial cuts. The report notes arrival of four Klondike expedition members from Friday morning and comments on Covington stocks and shopping at Loeb store.
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