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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
4
Short paragraphs detail local comings and goings in Covington and nearby areas. Mentions of visits by Mrs. C. N. Harter, County Surveyor LaBaw, J. C. Fullenwider, and others. Advertisements promote Crawford shoes, lard specials, and new fall and winter goods at J. Loeb's Stores and Merryman Bros. A light, period-voice society note with multiple small-item highlights.
Sam Edwards a Republican friend from Hillsboro visited the county seat Monday. Indianapolis visitors Johnny Ilett and family called on old friends Sunday. Ed Rainier promotes his drug business. Ralph Sullivan and James Bright spent Sunday in town from Indianapolis. Covington youths Charley Hunt and Charley Robb visited Veedersburg Sunday. Mabel and Vergie Butche returned from Ohio Sunday. J Loeb’s Stores offer 5 cent spools of thread. 10 pounds lard for $1.10. A T Livengood went to Indianapolis to boost for Hart for Outer Guard. Evans restaurant and pool room on Third Street changed hands to Jerry Rose. Warren Bowers of Hillsboro praised for a metropolitan paper. Albert and Mrs. Bostic came from Indianapolis. Mrs. Bostic stayed to visit parents. Parker and Mrs. Mellett and Tinsley and wife visited Livengood. river trip enjoyed aboard a gas engine launch. Crawfords shoes marketed for relief of nerves. J L Peters and Charles Conner with wives from Indianapolis spent Sunday with Conner family. Charles rode back by excursion. Mrs. C. stayed overnight then visited Danville. Mrs. Joyce widow of Bishop I W Joyce died in Minneapolis. family residence. Joyce was once connected to William sport M E church. Covington acquaintances knew her.
Last Saturday the Tremont Hotel, long managed by Dan Ferguson, passed to owner J. J. Davis of Gosport. Davis took immediate possession and comes highly recommended as both a desirable citizen and a hotel man. The deal valued around forty eight hundred dollars.
An advertisement promotes Best of All overalls and pants from the She Sweet Orr Company, highlighting durable fabric and fit. The notice emphasizes quality workwear for laborers and tradespeople.
Rose Monison sues Alice Hershberger for slander alleging defamed character. Damages claimed amount to 2000 dollars. Both parties are married and reside in Veedersburg. W B Paul is engaged by the plaintiff to prosecute the claim.
Thomas E. Hawkins of Wabash township married Miss Lutishie Royce in a ceremony conducted by Rev Wathal at his residence on Saturday evening. The bride has lived with her sister Mrs. John R. Hardesty and has many Covington friends. Hawkins is a well known young man from Wabash township.
J Loeb’s Stores introduces the latest collection of men’s and boys’ hats. Fresh styles showcase classic and contemporary headwear options for all ages and occasions.
Mrs. S A Dickison was surprised Tuesday evening by 30 to 40 neighbors at her Woodlawn fruit farm home for her 29th birthday. A two course luncheon followed with the Youngblood orchestra providing music and gifts were presented to the honoree. The notice ends with an advertisement for granite or marble products from E M Board.
Two Smiths in Veedersburg area anger Will Madigan by speeding past his home and cursing him. They argued at the mayor's office where one count of provoking an assault and another for speeding were tried. The mayor fined them five dollars plus costs and discharged the speeding charge.
Call on us for blankets and comforts at J Loebs Stores. Shop for a range of warm goods and essential comforts this season at the longtime retailer.
Walter McGinnis, jailed on a mussel shell theft charge involving Wallie Myers, was acquitted by a circuit court jury on Tuesday. O. S. Jones defended McGinnis with an eloquent appeal for his liberty.
Hart, former Coyington schools superintendent, was elected as Out Guard in the Grand Lodge K of P at Indianapolis Tuesday. He has long sought the Grand Chancellor position, viewing this as a stepping stone toward higher office.
Ready made skirts for black and colored ladies sold at J Loeb's Stores offering fashionable options for all wardrobes.
The Rag Weed Special wrecked on the At tica Covington line delaying service. It failed to reach Covington Monday after five gravel cars left the track and crossed the rails. Passengers were hauled into Portland to reach town. train ran nine hours late.
The following licenses were issued: Bert Minnick to Pearl Fewry, Thomas Hawkins to Lutschie Loycee, John E. Lighty to Mary E. Tafit, John Tiley to Nellie Zeigler, John Brittingham to Anna Flock, William N. Ridge to Lucinda Crane.
Sidney R. Merryman of this city married Dorris Bowman of Springfield Ohio on Wednesday at the bride’s home in Springfield. The couple, formed during Merryman’s time with the Springfield league, returned Thursday and will establish a home on Third street.
The church hosts Rally Day at 10 30 combining Bible School with the sermon. A song service The Fatherland is sung, and Miss Rogers discusses immigrant work. The pastor emphasizes Sunday School, everyone invited, admission free. Midweek prayer and teachers meeting follow.
Friday was the planned day for issues in county investigation cases now on file in the circuit court. The illness of Elbert Neteker, son of Lucas Neteker, delays the convening. Attorneys for the ex-officials demand an accounting and settlement and will fight to the last ditch.
The Leader store in Covington is one of the city's leading industries and foremost business establishments. It employs eighteen people and maintains a significant weekly payroll as business flourishes inside an active hive of activity.
William Murray was found guilty of attempting to commit a criminal assault on Berndata Smith in a July deed in this city. He faces 10 to 14 years in Michigan City prison as the evidence showed his intoxicated state and intent. Other notes include local social visits and a marriage in Attica with Pearl Fewry.
Help wanted for a good hired man to do farm work at County Farm. Apply to Superintendent George Law at Covinton Indians for the position.
Je Loeb paid Stanley Graham 100 in cash on Wednesday for a five months old mule. The sale hints at possible higher value if not for the current administration.
The Press notes Major Sam Melrvire of Veedersburg once thought to be Fountain county’s lone Mexican War survivor. Charles D. McClure of Newtown cites Samuel McCullom of Richland township near Mellott in fair health. Attica Press and The Republican mention Pleas ant Williams of Hillsboro as another veteran with good health and long life ahead. We are selling imported olive oil at Rainier's Pharmacy, east side square.
A group from here including Fred Bell and Les DeHaven traveled to Escampo Texas joining Covington settlers. Fred reports better rheumatism, helping in the commissary for 35 workers on the Aro Reed rice plantation where 16 rice yields 70 bushels per acre, a local record. Also notes sale of a 50x20 fire shed and Viola Stee y attends Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge in Indianapolis as Covington Temple delegate.
I will sell at public auction at my residence one half mile west of Seleur Church on Thursday October Tth 197. This notice appears in a local Public State issue and lists a sale by the owner.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified by the circuit court of Fountain county Indiana as Executor of the estate of Mr Keerne late of Fountain county deceased. The estate is believed insolvent. James L Townsley Executor. John B Martin Atty for Executor.
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