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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
5
Local items note cloak price deals at J Loeb's and The Leader while new corn arrives. Attica girls lose to basketball team and Coleman Reeves Coleman advertise wear and laundry services. A sheriff sale purchase by T M Cotting is reported and Merryman Bros offers ten pounds of lard for a dollar. Miss Jennie McDougle visits and returns home. Proceeds from a rummage sale reach about 45 dollars.
Rev. J. T. Orton preached a forceful up to date sermon Sunday night on the duties of the elector at the polls urging higher citizenship in politics.
Rev D H Palmer of St Jos Illinois stayed with brother J H Palmer this week. Local notes mention store bargains at J Loeb’s with a boys overcoat sale. County council held session and declined to repair the grade at the overhead bridge. A conflict on the north side ended without arrests. John Whearly reports a Monon railway job and YMCA lodging while awaiting cooler weather. Blankets advertised briskly.
Dress skirts by Coleman Reeves Coleman and John A Kelly Walter Bettice now in Chicago. Walter resigns to stay with Marshall Field Co while John A Kelly injured in streetcar wreck and hospitalized. For sale lumber shingles barn siding by Charles Be Osborn Veedersburg Ind. Covington football loss at Rossville with mud. Sandhillers fought hard but were outmatched. Misses children and infants cloaks at J Loeb's Store. Baptist church ladies host an entertainment led by Miss Mable Coddington on Nov 23 with a reading by Miss Coddington. follow up on Nov 28 promises.
An advertisement promises improved footwear with better shoes, fit, and styles. It touts enhanced comfort and fashionable options, inviting readers to visit for a wider selection.
Advertisement urges Danville residents to join a two weekly trip to Southwest Texas Panhandle. Describes climate, soil, water, cattle and farming opportunities near Canyon City along the Santa Fe line. Round trip from Danville $25 with 80 day validity and stopovers. sleeping car berths from Kansas City included. Contact Scott Crawford for details and booklet. Also notes visitors from Wickersham Washington, and a local shoe display and footwear offerings at a city store.
Mrs Mary I Ridge moved from Bloomington Illinois to the home of her daughter Mrs E M Hackerman in Sioux Falls South Dakota last week. She travels with her daughter and reports indicate she is much improved.
The lights and water company completed a new switch board and adjusted the current to end Covington’s darkness. Further adjustments remain but furnishing of lights will continue, praised for rapid rebuilding during the city’s need for illumination. Also Merryman Bros advertise ten pounds of lard for one dollar with no cotton seed oil or paraffin.
The piece argues there is little doubt of S. Mac Irvin's reelection despite opposition from some gang Republicans. It praises his focus on duties and calls for an overwhelming majority, stating certain Republicans aided his opponent's nomination.
Veedersburg’s Fountain Mercantile Co invites ladies to read their ad in this issue and discover a line of shoes. The promotional message emphasizes value and encourages shoppers to inspect the seasonal offerings for potential savings.
A group of friends held a surprise masquerade party at Clint Clark’s Fountain area home last Monday evening for his twenty first birthday. Games and music filled the night with cake fruit salad and candy served by Mrs. Alvin Clark. Clint received a gold watch from his grandmother Mrs. Levi Meade and a gold ring from his parents and brother. John Martin delivered the presentation speech. Numerous relatives and neighbors attended the event.
A brief catalog note urges shoppers to purchase durable overcoats suitable for men and boys. The item highlights the practicality and value of warm outerwear in the current season.
Mary Ophelia Coffing born April 22 1865 in Shawnee township Fountain County Indiana died October 17 at 41 after a long illness. She married James Graham in 1881 and widowed after his death in 1888. later remarried Emory G LaBaw with two more children Velma Marie and Francis Allen. She joined Mt Pleasant M E Church and devoted much to her children amid illness and sorrow. Leaves surviving husband Emory and five children Pearl Thomas Leona Velma and Francis.
Samual Morgan born March 4 1825 in Kentucky died October 18 1906 aged 80 years 7 months 19 days He moved to Fountain county in 1840 with his parents married Tibitha Reynolds in 1852 and had six children two survived Lucretia and Abe He joined the U B church early and aided Stone Bluff church He left substantial property through hard work and was a beloved neighbor He is survived by one daughter one son and three grandsons Funeral at the U B church Stone Bluff with Rev J W Nye and Dixon Osborn Prairie cemetery burial Wednesday
The Salisbury Family ten members will present a high class entertainment at the M E church on Friday evening November 9 1906. The program includes new songs recitations duets sketches and trios all for church benefit. They arrive by auto and are praised for their musical talent. See bills.
Presbyterian church prepares to hold a Christmas bazar on Tuesday and Wednesday December 11 and 12. Supper will be served on both evenings. Watch for further details.
The piece notes that the county leans Republican with a strong majority and argues gang tactics have hurt some candidates. It mentions final rounds by candidates and a push for clean, capable leaders. It also reports Lena Prather recovering in Indianapolis hospital and able to sit up.
Mrs T A Clifton entertained the Woman's club Friday after noon of last week. Miss Eleanor hosted a Halloween gathering for a group of young people. Mrs Sarah Shelby reports slight improvement in health. Elkana Donaldson and W H Conners visited relatives in Indianapolis last Sunday. Fresh Baltimore oysters always on hand at Merryman Bros. Burton the clothier promotes undisputable facts in his ad this week. J Loeb's Store advertises young ladies cloaks. Mrs Will Dennis entertained the Card club Wednesday.
Cloak's lists revised ad in Covington Indiana issue and Layton & Bilsland promote New York Buckwhy flour. Election returns to be canvassed in courtroom as results arrive Tuesday night. Also mentions corrected marriage date for Ruby Stout and Tom Crigler from 1906 to 1905 and notes youth mischief with property damage. For sale cedar posts barn siding shingles roofing by Charles Hk Osborn of Veedersburg.
A plea for voters to approve measures and support candidates aligned with Theodore Roosevelt. The piece urges equal application of law to corporations, supports pure food and meat inspection laws, and stresses the duty to participate, campaign, and “get out the vote” on Election Day.
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