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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
A compact update from Covington covers shoppers at The Leader The Leader advertises textiles and boots while residents Elwell Beatty and others visit from nearby towns. Officials change January 1 and notable visits include Mrs Hart named to the Grand Temple committee.
Miss Bessie Bone an 18 year old high school graduate and substitute teacher died after taking twenty four pills believed to be a pain medicine laced with strychnia. The poisoning caused convulsions within minutes and she died a little over two hours later. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church and burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery. The Bone family, including Jasper Bone who is blind, received widespread community sympathy.
All pay entertainment locals will be charged 5 cents per line with credit for complimentary tickets at current prices when given. The editor states the newspaper must be paid for work and expenses. Do not request changes.
A humorous ad note hints shoppers should seek the right ladies wrap at Loeb’s Stores, aiming for the least money. The line reads like a playful sales prompt from a bygone catalog page.
Veedersburg News reports Attica residents led a large visiting party to the fair with arrivals by regular and Attica special trains plus many by car. A band provided music as the group stayed until 10 30 pm. Agent Kaufman sold over 600 tickets to Veedersburg plus additional attendees. Danville Illinois.
The company confirms the Electric Line is not dead but warns outside negotiators are pushing hard for a bargain. Management says time is needed to close a financial deal, though the road likely proceeds when conditions improve.
Citizens witnessed a horse hitched to a buggy race down Main street in State Line City. Robert Hunter struggled to reel in the animal, drifted toward the railroad crossing, and crashed under a porch where a heavy bench and an old soldier were hurt. Hunter was bruised but walked away with Dr Reagen after chasing the horse three miles north. The buggy suffered minor damage.
An anticipated event for high class entertainment features the Kimber Concert Orchestra of Danville with 25 top Illinois and Indiana soloists. The Monday program includes popular and classical instrumental pieces, solos, songs and recitations. Proceeds go to lifting a debt from the M E Sunday school. tickets are on sale.
Representatives of a cannery company met the local committee Monday night to plan preliminary steps for locating a cannery here. The article urges local support and cooperation to advance the enterprise.
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