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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
1
Treasurer S Mack Irvin refused Big Four and C E I railroad tax checks amid a city visit by company representatives to pay taxes. He rejected the checks due to current financial conditions. Monday marked the last day for tax payments with potential developments anticipated as railroads plan to sue to force acceptance.
Charles Dicken will depart for Paris Illinois to join the June Brothers in a bulldog breeding venture. The move marks the start of a business partnership aimed at establishing a breeding and sale operation.
A young son of Mack Taylor living near the Warren county line stepped on a rusty nail in a barn yard. The nail pierced the sole and went through the foot. Dr Hicks reports danger of blood poisoning if infection occurs but otherwise expects favorable outcome.
Mrs. Tom Glascock underwent a delicate surgical eye operation at her Third Street home last Saturday. Doctors Thomas from Indianapolis with local surgeons Dr. C. L. Myers and Dr. Eva Nebeker removed the diseased optic to save sight. The procedure was successful and the patient is progressing well.
Miss Telie Lion received an ante wedding shower hosted at her Fifth Street home by current and former colleagues from J. Frank McDermond Store. Forty six attendees shared tokens of remembrance while Mr McDermond lauded her loyal service and friendly nature. Trace McCarty quipped about missing the date, drawing hearty applause as Telie announced her store farewell this week. Spence, Smith & Spence ad urged buying a new dress.
Covington merchants credit Julius Loeb for transforming local shopping with low prices and fair dealing. The J. Loeb Stores offer a vast, modern stock of clothing, dry goods, shoes, carpets, and ready to wear items, staffed by courteous clerks and promoted as a key factor in Covington’s commercial prestige and wool market strength.
Otto Walker, accused of killing his wife by slitting her throat in Crawfordsville a few weeks ago, has been indicted by the grand jury for murder in the first degree. The crime is described as brutal and he faces possible execution.
George Smith of Spence Smith Spence will wed Miss Telie Linn of Attica on Tuesday November 12. They have prepared a home on Fifth Street and will be at home to friends after a brief wedding trip. The note mentions Topsy Hosiery and the Spence firm.
The Honorable Ben Tillman, a leading South Carolina figure, will deliver a lecture titled The Race Question in the Southland at the courthouse next Tuesday evening. The piece praises his stature as a statesman and orator, notes his blunt honesty, and lists ticket prices 75 cents for admission or 1.00 for season access.
A pastors meeting convened at Rev. Fox's study with Rev. Frank K. Dougherty chosen as president and Rev. H. K. Fox as secretary. The association plans to meet every other Monday, aiming for practical cooperation among churches and a social, uplifting atmosphere.
John R. Current, longtime Danville Democrat circulation worker, wed Miss Della M. Fenton of New Canton Illinois in St Louis on October 15. The couple now resides at 411 West Harrison Street. Ad note for Coleman Reeves & Coleman shoes follows.
The article notes a December election for road supervisors shifting from January and sets the date as the second Saturday after the first Monday, December 14. It explains changes in penalties, pay, duties including stray stock and wildlife law enforcement, and mentions prose cution fees, while closing with an ad for ladies coats and furs at W B Coleman’s East-side Square.
Pastor H. X K. Fox will preach at 11am and 7pm with themes Is Prayer Scientific and The Real Tragedy of Life. Bible school at 10am. Messenger Service Friday at 4pm. Installation Tuesday Nov 19. Mid week prayer Thursday 7pm with Bible school teachers meeting. All without a church home invited.
Under new Pure Food Laws baking powders must show ingredients. Royal Baking Powder is touted as made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar and sells well. Housekeepers check labels to avoid powders with alum or phosphate of lime and heed the warning.
During financial strain Reed of Citizens Bank faced rocky times as some banks refused funds. He received gold consignments from Chicago on Saturday and Cincinnati on Wednesday morning. New York offered help if needed while others owed him money and some banks resisted.
Citizens and those in the temperance movement are urged to attend Judge Artman at the courthouse Sunday afternoon November 17. The judge gained fame in February for ruling saloon licensing unconstitutional in Lebanon. His address aims to energize anti saloon efforts. A local clothing sale advertisement follows.
On Wednesday November 15th the investigation cases will be called up and assigned for trial. The summary outlines the case magnitude and total claimed as due Fountain County as determined by expert J. M. Martin.
The Sewell divorce case in circuit court before Judge Schoonover closed with no divorce granted. The judge advised the Benton county couple to live together and rear their children, splitting costs. Wives and husband vow to seek loopholes to end the marriage. Harold Sewell, a Benton county farmer, owns substantial real estate. Bertha Pricg, formerly Miss Pricg of a big city, is his wife.
Abner K. Miller, a Warren county farmer, advertises for a housekeeper wife in the Danville Commercial News. He offers a comfortable farm home and asks the applicant be a good housekeeper with intent to marry, stressing transparency and his own identity. The notice ends with a mention of shoe advertisements for customers.
The article urges readers to prepare a list of thank offerings for the past year as President Roosevelt designates Thursday the 28th as the National Day of Thanksgiving. It calls on citizens to jot down their gratitude notes and reflect on blessings.
Treasurer S Mack Irvin handed tax duplicates to Auditor Gray as required. He announced Wednesday morning the county has 342 delinquents in total with 84 in Covington 39 in Attica 44 in Veedersburg and the remainder elsewhere, an exceptional showing.
Friends celebrated Mary Bowers on her 19th birthday with a Saturday surprise party. About fifty guests enjoyed games and music with peaches, cake, and coffee. She received many nice presents. A Fall and Winter Opening Sale was advertised by the Leader.
Edward Davidson aged 71 a longtime resident and veteran of this township died at home after a long illness in the early hours Tuesday. Funeral services led by Rev. H. Kk. ux at 10:30 Thursday from the family residence with G A R V officiating. Interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery on the family lot. An obituary notice will appear later.
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