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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
5
Thanksgiving mood at Covington and surrounding area with hospital updates on Kenneth Hegg and Paul Finan improving. Local stores promote seasonal goods including Merryman's oysters and Munsing underwear at J Loeb's. Ex Governors and visiting relatives noted, with upcoming Christmas shopping urged and community events at the Presbyterian church.
J Looschs Store features new hat and cap styles while W B Coleman quotes blanket prices this week on the east side. Chas Reed arrives from Martinsville to spend time with his wife and baby in town. The Bunyan murder trial is set for Tuesday January 12 1914 in Crawfordsville, with possible postponement.
Ads for Bodland meat market prices on beef and pork appear alongside entertainment at Family Theatre with The Hidden Hand in three parts. Local obituaries note Mrs. Fitzpatrick of North Third Street and Mrs. Hemphill visiting from Springfield Illinois. Other items include hunting license reminders, a wall board ad from D J Young Co Covington Indiana, and a Perrysville bazaar by West Liberty Christian Ladies.
Local brief lists various visitors and residents in the city including F W Boyd in Indianapolis, Fred Randolph and wife, Mrs Mary Gardner, Mrs Myron Gardner, Mrs Jas Hill from Urbana, and Mrs E W Strecker with Master John Edward. Mentions Dr M T Case from Attica selling blankets, legal notices with R N Voliva and Fred S Purnell, and a good work horse and Jersey cow for sale by F M Michael. John Hardesty and Mrs Howard Edwards noted with brief updates.
Conrad Baker arrived safely at the I C O F home in Greensburg last week and hopes to like his new home. Mr and Mrs J C Grub of Greencastle are guests of Limar C Grub for the weekend. An illustrated Palestine lecture at the M E church Wednesday night drew a fair crowd. Jim the sculptor is coming and orders for granite or marble lettering are invited soon.
Classifieds inviting readers to place want ads in the Republican newspaper to secure results and reach a broad local audience. Short notices seek buyers sellers and services with clear contact points.
Local notice reports Moses Shanks a well known city figure died at the county farm Monday morning. Funeral and burial services were held at Steely cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
M Schesley and family enjoyed Thanksgiving in LaFayette. Mr and Mrs Will Bilsland hosted the Anagram club at their Fourth Street home Tuesday evening with a large gathering and a fine time. Mrs Mont Board hosted the Inter Nos Club Tuesday afternoon for needlework and chat, with refreshments served.
Dr. Brummer spent last week at his old home near Paris Nl on a hunting trip. He enjoyed quail shooting and bagged several festive birds during his stay. Miss Nellie Phillips returned Saturday from St Elizabeths Hospital in Danville where she had been for some weeks. She is doing nicely and hopes soon to regain her former health.
Dr. C. G. Beckett of Attica arrived Monday with his mother Mrs. William Beckett from Foster for a short visit. Clint's children came home with their grandmother for a visit. John Shaw and wife from Indianapolis stayed with Recorder Puebus and wife Tuesday night. Shaw's parents Gusta, Albert and families from Wabash township visited over Thanksgiving. John is another Fountain county boy who has made good.
Doris infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Smith died Friday evening at their Veedersburg home after months of illness. Funeral services were held Sunday morning with burial in Veedersburg cemetery.
Unclear readable text hints at an old advertisement or notice for Fletcher’s Castoria with product claims. No verifiable events or persons identified beyond the brand reference.
A man faced amputation but used Bucksen's Union Salve after trial hesitation. He reported the salve cured his foot quickly. The ad promotes the product as a best remedy for injuries and ulcers, available at Irvin's Craig Store.
All mail going out on the various rural routes of the city must be in the office by 8 o'clock a m to insure delivery the same day. F W Boyd P M
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