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A brief from a historic church page notes past faith activities and sermons. It references events and figures tied to the church community in a concise, period style.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
1
A brief from a historic church page notes past faith activities and sermons. It references events and figures tied to the church community in a concise, period style.
Local religious updates report revival efforts at Williamsport Christian Church led by Rev. G. E. H Clarke with Rev. Sellers. new Christian church plans in Danville. Mellott Christian Endeavor shifts meeting day. WCTU and Presbyterian activities. Attica M E concert for church improvements. Fountain County Teachers' Association assembly with Dr. McMurry lecture and a substantial dinner program.
Four years after a political bet between Joe Miller of Veedersburg and Mr Kreusch ended in a lavish dinner, they reversed the wager if McKinley won. On Thanksgiving week the party turned into a sample feast at Miller's home with guests Jack Ward of Veedersburg and Perry Hart of Hillsboro joining the meal.
The Fountain Vermilion Agricultural Association, after forty years under one group, has been taken over by a new organization in 1901. The article lists former and new stockholders, officers, and directors, and urges community support to make this year’s fair the best yet. It notes early success and promises coordination with neighboring fairs to secure favorable dates.
Deputy warden E. E. Earle convenes sportsmen to press amendments to state game laws. Proposals restrict quail sales year round, set seasonal hunting for quail squirrel ducks deer turkeys prairie chickens woodcocks and doves, restrict non residents and inter county hunting, cap daily quail kills, require licenses and searches with warrants, and extend fishing provisions.
John F Judy built a large business in horses mules wagons harness farming tools and related goods. He runs four big barns a blacksmith shop wagon shop a hotel a warehouse and sale rooms with homes for its workers. His fair dealing and strict selection of trusted workers helped many rise, though he will act firmly against dishonesty. Ben Fl Kennedy endorses his integrity after three years of working with him.
A boy climbs a cornstalk to check corn growth and becomes trapped as the stalk grows rapidly. Three men attempt to cut him down with axes but the stalk thickens and cannot be cut twice in the same spot. The boy subsists on raw corn and has discarded four bushels of cobs.
The International Live Stock Exposition will run at Union stock yards Chicago from December 1 to December 8. It promises the greatest show of its kind with over 19 000 head listed across many classes. No remuneration is offered to contributors. seek rail rates from local agents. Also note Loob's stores offer underwear for men women and children.
Robert B. Lathrop shot himself at his Fountain County home after a long battle with a facial cancer that spread to his chin and throat. The Civil War veteran left a pension and eight children, with funeral held Saturday at Portland Cemetery.
Hon. Andrew Marshall, elected representative for this county, attended a Republican caucus in Indianapolis this week. The News praises his integrity and predicts he will fulfill duties with honor to himself and credit to the county, urging him to serve the people well.
Charles E. Starr left Monday for Chicago to buy a stock of tobacco and paraphernalia for opening a new cigar factory in the city. The move signals preparations for a local tobacco venture and production setup.
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