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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
A chaotic account details a buggy and horse incident with observers noting the horse lying calm after a fall. It mentions a posthumous examination finding damaged harnesses and a test wheel. The piece cites a correction credit to The Mason Advocate of Indianapolis for related material.
H G Peston secured the Covington High School piano contract after bids from several competitors were considered. The Lindeian upright was chosen for the assembly room, with Mr Peyton representing the board and noting the favorable points in favor of the minstioiment.
UV Pearlman proprietor announces the five and ten cent store on the south side of the square next to the post office in Wisner. The business has four months in operation and shows a growing trade with a wide stock including winter goods, hosiery, stockings, underwear, tinware, and stationery.
An era of brisk retail activity is noted as Loel’s stores advertise extensive stock and low prices aimed at attracting wholesalers and general shoppers. The ads claim strong buying power, large assortments, and notable discounts across clothing, groceries, and household goods.
The Covington Lecture Course opens Fridays with Col H W J Ham and Georga Davis. Jubilee Singers close the season March Veoh. tickets available from committee visiting business men. Also notes on breaking horses and marriage licenses including John A McLain Amanda J Breuer James R Smith Mary Tiav Wm K Knitt Anna M Dabels Wm L Bruner Sadie Moore and Frel Miller Ricea Komore.
Laura A. Cowan vs John Cowan and Wm. Tillotson vs Annie Tillotson lead the list of divorce actions with attorneys Wm. Cox and Livengood & Livengood. Home Insurance Co. sues Jeremiah and Jasper Busenback for debt. Michell Mayer et al. vs Sylvester H. Fowell et al. involves debt. H C Yount appears as plaintiff's attorney amid other filings.
The readable text reports a clash between opposing factions about military or civic actions, mentioning soldiers, a frame, and a home setting. It references names and places in a distorted OCR passage, giving no clear event, date, or outcome.
In Indianapolis Press account the Little Jerseys finally lose after two years without a win or scoreless stretch. WitHamaport High School defeats them 5 to 0, while Iowa and Ridgewell squads report long droughts.
A Veedersburg composer sent a poem about the political outcome last week. The office declines publication to avoid setting a precedent. The poem is described as equal in quality to Mr Riley’s work.
Mr and Mrs E J Nebeker Mr and Mrs Chas M McCabe Mr and Mrs T N M Rinn Mrs Jacob Dice Mira Melisaa Nebeker Miss Pearl Board and H J Board travel Tuesday to Crawfordsville for the marriage of Edna May Dice to Maxwell Robertson to be held at the First Methodist Church.
At the Baptist church on the evening of the 16th the High School Athletic Association hosts an entertainment by Mrs Jarey and Her Waxworks to benefit the association. Admission is 25 cents and tickets are expected to sell out as the event offers a unique show for local citizens and students.
Samuel Ritchey a local figure known as Knight of the horse and broom arrives in the city near the Colonial Hotel amid a wave of change. He travels from Natiday to Cincinnati and then to Wellisdam seeking work, later returning to the Wabash as he explains delays due to duties and finances and notes his child’s song.
Vermilion county resident Mrs William Henderson and her family from the Jas BR Dun lap farm south of the city visit town to arrange a grand feast next Monday in celebration of the twenty fifth wedding anniversary. She plans a memorable event for all attendees. Duck working coats for men and boys advertised at Loeb's Mores.
Last Friday evening while attending the forlification at Dinville J Gus Line of this paper had a narrow escape from serious injury. He stood in front of the Aetna House with an eight mon cannon cracker in his left hand when a wag touched it off. His hand suffered several blisters and the upper lid of his right eye was cut. He was laid up until Tuesday morning and then resumed duties.
H. J. Board hosted a six o clock dinner at the Colonial on Tuesday in honor of Miss Jessie Kerr of Chicago. The guest of honor will depart for home tomorrow after weeks of visits with friends, joined by Mrs. Maud Brown and others including Ruth Board Pearl Board and Messrs F. M Boyd and M. Mayer Jr.
Estella Wagner, once employed at The Colonial to launder dishes, falls for a Veedersburg street fair manager who lured her into a nude Venus role. He promised fame and pleasure but she now reports she will soon return, discovering worldly delights don’t meet expectations.
For the week ending Nov 14 1000 the notices include Cris C Butterly Robert Butterly Wm Dick Buty Cottrell Chas Mantove. When calling for the above say advertised F WV Boyp P.M.
Printing error swapped district candidates in Siawnee township. Clawson led in first district but printed as second district candidate. Kater listed in first district though running in second. Amos Smith and Alfred Halas are current officials amid election dispute and potential vacancy.
A garbled 19th century style text references a contingent of Republicans and a series of unclear local happenings. Mentions James Towery WW D EL Mehews Stone, EP Jo Board, and Mr McLean who raised the Kinley pole in Fountain County four years ago. The passage lacks coherent events or discernible outcomes beyond scattered names and brief actions.
Covington high school football travels to Crawfordsville for an afternoon game after a 24 to 0 defeat by Crawfordsville two weeks ago. Crowd support from home and away fans is encouraged to back the Black and Gold. The Wabash vs Huntington game was halted after a player sustained a fatal injury.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Rion hosted a pleasant Thursday evening gathering at their East Liberty Street residence. About fifty guests attended with Mrs. Kinn honored by Mrs. Harry T. Sample. Prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lewis during progressive euchre. refreshments followed closing around nine. Notable attendees included James R Dunlap, L Nebeker, J. M. Adamson, Mark Rogers, and Lafayette’s Harry T. Sample among others.
The Fountain County Teacher's Association meets at the Covington Baptist Church on Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. Dr Charles A McMurry of Illinois State Normal will lead with lectures and papers including centralization of rural schools and a paper by Albert Burnsides on country schools. Vocal music by Covington School and an evening lecture by Col Ham of Georgia. Attendance is free to teachers and enrolled attendees receive pay for two days.
Alfred L. Schulhepbert and Mrs Ida Rhodes wed in Indianapolis yesterday at noon and plan to return for house keeping at Mrs Mur ray's Jefferson street residence. Both are well known locally with many friends. The Hepublican extends congratulations.
Farmers haul Indian corn into Covington market with large wagon trains delivering to elevators. The fall marketing surpasses any previous autumn, with thousands of bushels contracted by elevator operators. Prices for corn are high and several old crops are being sold.
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