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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1909

Page

8

Notable Women in Society and Arts Across Continents

The piece profiles diverse women connected to diplomacy, music, academia, and fashion. It notes Mrs. James Bryce as a vegetarian hostess. Adelina Patti admired with camellia bouquets in 1808. Aline Van Barentzen, eleven, winning Paris Conservatoire prize. Senora de Portela as a premier Washington hostess. Ruth E. Clark earning Edinburgh honors and a bursary to study in France. and Mrs. Cohen recalling Queen Victoria and attributing longevity to cold water and fresh air.

Aline van Barentzen Paris Conservatoire de Musique Senora de Portela Washington Ruth E. Clark Rer A. W. Clark Practie Austria University of Edinburgh France University of Paris S H H. Cohen Westminster London Willan IV Queen Victoria

Persian Shah Ahmed Mirza Named Heir at Age Twelve

The article notes Ahmed Mirza, newly proclaimed shah of Persia, as the second son of Mohammed Ali. At twelve years old he holds precedence over the elder son due to his mother’s royal status in the Kajar line, amid celebrations for King Edward’s birthday with German imperial attendance.

Syeda Edward Ahmed Mirza Persia Mohammed Ali Ile

German Gleanings: Berlin Infants and Insurance Law

The Kaiser’s Berlin palace sits on an island in the city. Each year around 200000 healthy infants die from feeding or care issues. In 1976 Berliners live about 29 now 38 years due to sanitation. A German life insurance law allows full payout if a man loses both hands.

Kaiser’s Palace Berlin Germany

The Indian Empire and Its Vast Population

The article notes that nearly three quarters of India’s population are Hindoo, with literacy below six per cent. It states the empire spans a territory larger than Europe excluding Russia and contains about 150 languages from twenty linguistic families, with India’s population at 294 million, about one ninth of the world’s total population.

India Europe Russia

Boston Sewage Screening Burned Under Boiler Report

A brief item notes that screenings from Boston sewers are pressed into blocks and burned near the boilers of a sewage pumping station. A miner from British Columbia traveled 6000 miles to Cornwall England to wed a girl whose image on a postcard charm him. The U S ship Weship Louisiana reportedly holds more trophies than any other ship, including sixteen silver items and the Battenbure cup of solid gold, standing about twenty six inches high.

Boston British Columbia Cornwall England United States Louisiana Sel&d

Tales of Cities. First stone of St Petersburg laid in 1708

The article notes historical milestones in major cities, including St Petersburg begun in 1708 and Chicago’s relative youth at seventy one years, with travel and urban development references across Manhattan Riverside Drive and Grant's Tomb.

St. Petersburg Manhattan Riverside Drive Grant Chicago Salls

Want Ad Notices Run In The Paper For Five Cents A Word

Classified column lists wants sales trades and bargains including winter pears for sale home requests and property for sale or rent with references to Covington Emporia Plainfield and North Vernon plus real estate loans and trade offers. Several names and addresses appear in fragmented form with mixed items.

Republican Covington L. P. Little North Vernon Ind M. Kerney Co

Ateoree Men Represent Us at Travelinge Nov

Muddled OCR notes reference Ateoree Men to represent us during travel in November. Mentions Money in the work for the righbourg and Aten Nursery Co located in 0 cheater NY.

Righbourg

Farmer seeks investors for Panhandle soil venture in October

An 80 year old practical farmer invites Indiana partners to join him at the Texas Panhandle investment site in October. He cites three trips to Panhandle areas and notes plan to locate with interested parties. He warns local editor calls critics “city knocker” over county fair costs.

Texas Panhandle Indiana Waynetown Itd

Vandal Strikes Kerby Home Near Paddy Mack Barn

A stone-throwing attack shattered the Kerbys’ home near Paddy Mack's barn between ten and eleven Sunday night. Neil Kerby left for work at a stave factory the next day, the rest of the family moved to Fountain after discovering the broken glass Monday morning.

Neil Kerby Paddy Mack Neil Fountain James Lung

Kelley closes Simpson estate in city visit

J OC Kelley of Silverwood, administrator of the Simpson estate, spent Wednesday in the city tying up affairs and handling final business. The official action marked a smooth closing of the estate.

J OC. Kelley Silverwood Simpson

Ephraham Martin Visits City on Township Advisory Work

Ephraham Martin of Newtown was in the city Wednesday looking after interests. He serves on the advisory board of his township.

Ephraham Martin Newtown Martin

Kingman Fair concludes after rainy start and big displays

The Kingman fair closed Friday after two soggy opening days with poor grounds. Thursday and Friday drew good crowds and strong stock displays including a poultry show praised as better than last year. Rev J L Sherrill judged poultry. the Wingman Association earned praise for effort and enterprise.

Kingman Fair J. L. Sherrill Independence Cayuga Wingman Association

First Church News for Sunday October 3 1909

Sunday services announced for the First Church of Christ with Bible School at 10 00 a m preaching at 11 00 a m communion after the service and preaching again at 7 30 p m The afternoon and evening program will be announced at the morning service The public is cordially invited.

Bible School

J. Loeb's Stores Promises Broad Fall Goods Selection

Notice to the Public states after fall 1909 purchases the store offers latest novelties across lines and invites customers to inspect the stock to be convinced of their preparedness to supply merchandise.

Mens’ and Boys J. Loeb's

Methodist Church Schedule and Notices for October 3 1909

Sunday School at Bend Me Church at 1 30 p m preaching at 2 30 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m lecture by Rev Cooner 7 30 p m Official Board meets first Monday monthly Ladies Aid Society third Tuesday W F M S first Tuesday prayer service Thursday 7 30 p m See A Lemp for monumental work and save money.

Epworth Cooner Ladies Aid Society W.F.M. S Bend ME Church Frank K. Dougherty

Foley's Lecture At Presbyterian Church Draws Praise

Hon. Andrew Foley spoke Sunday night on the temperance question and its solution in a plain philosophical style. He emphasized moral training and a strong code, and paid a glowing tribute to Ex Governor Hanly.

Andrew Foley The Presbyterian Church Hanly

Notice to Heirs Creditors in Simpson Estate Case

Notice to heirs and creditors in the estate of James A Simpson filed in Fountain Circuit Court. Joseph C Keller as Administrator presents his account for appraisal on October 2, in the court terms, requiring all heirs and creditors to appear to contest or approve the settlement and prove heirship as needed.

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Estate of John M Galloway

The Fountain Trust Company as administrator presents final settlement for the estate of John M Galloway deceased. The Fountain Circuit Court set October 16 1909 for examination and action on the account and vouchers. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause and prove heirship as required.

John M Galloway Fountain Circuit Court Fountain ‘Trust Company John M. Galloway

Ambitious tale tests trust as two friends reveal a writer’s fortune

Two Ald chum s, Flenry Neilson and Jack Speiser, discuss a story about a woman Barbara Floyd whose appeal to a powerful man brings public intrigue and a $16 000 payment to the writer. The tale sparks reflection on revenge, love, and social consequences as Barbara’s betrothal nears and a dramatic vision unsettles the circle.

Barbara Fiord Jack Speiser Neilson Henry Neilson Ito Bartara Fingit Barbara Speiser Barbara Floyd Hades

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Ames and Daughters James Bryce Adelina Patti State Mailin Ohio St. Boon EL A Leah Fey Ereer Coe Tales of Allen Yerkes N. W W. Miller Pitwood, I Malcas G. Miller Plainfield Ind Nowth Voxon Kca Pete Dehinart Danville,ilinois First Church of Christ McE Fleycher J. Loeb’s Methodist Church A. Lemp James A.simpson Joseph C. Keller James A. Simpson Eame Joseph C. Kella the Fountain Trust Company Josiah M. Wilkey Lucas Nebeker Louis Lye Wteck J. A. Farnsworth Harlow Building Flenry Neilson Lawborve Nelison Jaiss PPS Renia Sabusce
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