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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
1
Charles Printy with family Mack Taylor and Jos Gouty left Tuesday for Cravitz Wisconsin to camp hunt and fish. They will revisit sites where Mr Printy and Taylor killed three bears last year and expect an enjoyable time.
Merchant tailoring notice announces an expert tailor will visit the store to take measurements for suits overcoats and pants. A large selection of woolens will be available for order on October 5 and 6 at J Loeb.
Chas Smith of Crawfordsville recalls taking Ella Rabb to the Covington fair 41 years ago and again attended the fair last week with his brother. This time Mrs. Ella Rabb Switzer joined as escort and they reflected on the old masquerade ball memory. Both now have grandchildren.
Rev J T Orton starts another year of service at Covington with morning and evening services next Sunday. Quarterly communion will be observed. Parents are asked to bring infants for baptism. Miss Board will sing. Orton will address the young people in the evening on The Christian View of Life.
Lee Stevenson died suddenly from a severe lung hemorrhage at 1 30 Monday morning in Indianapolis. He was 37, long a Covington resident, and was visiting his mother in town with family during a local fair. Funeral services were held Wednesday at his mother's home with Rev. J. P. Henson, and burial followed at Prescott Grove. heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Rubber duck boots advertised at J Loes Store with various sizes and qualities.
Frank Foust directed a cloak sale at Kingman last week. He stayed near his stock at Alexsander's Store during our visit, conducting business continuously.
The I. C. and W. traction crew began spiking rails on East Wabash Avenue this morning. Nolan and Slattery distribute ties and steel on Washington Street and will tear up pavement within a day to lay the track. The Washington Street hill grade to the power house is nearly done and the foundation is set for the power house. Crawfordsville Review. Lambertville rubber boots for sale at J Loeb's Store.
A Presbyterian Sunday School committee hosts a social in the church parlors on Friday evening October 12 to raise funds for the library. Guests are asked to bring a standard author book or donate money. Miss Glascock will recite. Music and book charades planned.
Charley Phillips of Springfield lures a hotel girl away with a Kingman show and bids for marriage, aided by Winnings the ball pitcher. The pair elude show folk, head to Springfield for a wedding, while the Parisan Beauties troupe loses a dancer and searches for her.
Congressman Landis will speak here the evening of October 19 at 7 30 under present arrangements.
Covington high school football teams up against Danville high school this Saturday October 13 in a hoped for strong contest.
The Big Four company is installing a new concrete culvert near the Bodine elevator beneath its tracks by the Williams saw mill. Both bridges are arches and will be permeant when completed.
Rev. J. T. Orton closed his pastoral work at Veedersburg Presbyterian church and will devote his energies to his new charge preaching twice each Sunday. He is described as a strong young man and an able energetic worker who has greatly built up the work.
The deepest ocean spots rival the height of the tallest mountains when measured from sea level. The sea may exceed Everest’s elevation slightly. The map shows land as small next to vast oceans which cover about three quarters of Earth. The oceans’ bulk is like indentations on an orange compared with the whole fruit.
A representative meeting of several churches appointed a committee to visit every family in town to determine each citizen's church standing or affiliation. The aim is to identify likely inclinations so pastors can focus on those who may join their church, reducing effort. The committee will use cards and work Saturday.
The Cronk and Isley families held a Sunday reunion at the Portland Arch with about fifty representatives enjoying a grand dinner and the day’s scenic beauty. Hosts and participants praised the gathering as a lasting memory and hoped for many more such reunions.
Advertises tailored suits with measurements guaranteed to fit and warranting style workmanship material and trimming, claiming the best in each aspect.
The Teachers' Journal Printing Co. issues a 265 page bound volume titled The Patriotism of Peace containing Governor Hanly's notable address and other state papers. It aims to educate the public with live patriotic topics in an up to date style and should prove popular across classes.
Wednesday evening Robert L. Hesler and Mabel Richards of Hillsboro were en route to Newtown for a planned ceremony when they stopped in Mellott to phone a minister. Finding a local parsonage they wed there, a bashful but estimable couple from Hillsboro, Mellott Hustler notes.
Mrs. Mary Jane Thompson wife of the late William Thompson died at her son Will's home near Ligton Monday after days of illness from age. Born in Kentucky in the 1820s she came to Fountain county early, maiden Dickens. Sister of I H Dickens she led a life of usefulness. Age 79 years 6 months 15 days. Funeral Wednesday at 10 30 from her residence Rev J P Henson officiating burial Mt Hope cemetery. Sympathies extended to the bereaved.
The city advances rapid reconstruction of the light plant as work moves ahead. A brick housing rises and new equipment including a 25 000 candle power arc light dynamo and switch board is procured to be installed upon completion, promising modern light and water service at the earliest moment.
A local notice advertises farm loan services by L. P. Little with an office on the south side square in Covington Indiana. The short item promotes saving money by consulting this lender.
The Crawfordsville Journal lauds Charles B Landis for years of service in the National House, noting his oratory, wit, and debate skill. It cites two bills he introduced opponents say are sound: banning liquor sales in the Capitol and curbing graft in the government printing office. The piece predicts his re election by large majorities.
Philip B. Grubbs is named the Republican candidate for County Assessor showing party backing and official designation. The announcement highlights his candidacy status and local political context.
The well known Fountain county figure, a two term County Assessor, seeks another term amid strong party support. A Wabash township farmer, Grubbs served in the Civil War and is praised for duty and private life. His opponent is Diffenderfer, with Grubbs expected to draw solid party backing.
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