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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
7
Newsy roundup lists visits and moves. A.T. Claypool in city. Wilmer Shafer heads to the Dakotas. Mrs. Miranda Boyd in Kingman. J. Loeb's stores promote a good suit event Oct 7 8 9. Cade family reunion near Veedersburg. Dr. Gilson enjoys Hammond practice. Foley leaves Covington for Crawfordsville. Seattle visitor P T Gilphant in town. Rainier's glass ad and shoe sales highlighted.
Local notes report Salt by the barrel at C. F. Lowe & Sons and various residents visiting relatives in Kentucky and nearby towns. Names include John Sherron, George Watson, Mayor Reed, R. S. Nebeker, D. M. Hiatt, and others as they travel for family, business, and social reasons.
Drs Rowland and Coggins with their wives traveled to Indianapolis in Dr Coggins car on Thursday to attend meetings of the Indiana State Medical Association. They reported a most pleasant time and trip.
Jacob Keerns and wife return from Kansas and Oklahoma praising their season but confirming Indiana as home. Robert Brewer returns to Wabash township farm after two years in the city, with plans to resume city residence later. The canning factory remains active as tomato yields exceed expectations this year. Judge Schoonover visited Michigan City to study prison methods with Trustee Mike Foley. T. C. Weber, busy year ends with a new brick home after a damaging early fire and bumper crops. friends congratulate the couple on their steady progress.
A collection of short notes lists residents visiting Chicago and Danville officials handling business, fishing on Coal Creek, measles affecting the Bilsland family, a move back to Danville by Don Martin, and local millinery and clothing offers from The Leader with piano coupons and fall styles emphasized.
The Warren county Old Fellows will hold their district meeting in Pine Village on Friday night October 29. From 6 30 to 7 o'clock W A Evans district deputy will speak. At 7 o'clock lodge work will begin. The initiatory degree will be given by Independence lodge the First by Rainsville Second by Green Hill and the Third by Williamsport.
A new gravel road named Rodgers road in Lower Warren county connects with the State Line gravel road at this county end. It will bring great benefit and convenience to residents, addressing a long needed route that has been nearly impassable during bad road seasons.
James Yeast of West Lebanon, a longtime farmer in Warren county, was among pleasant callers. He served gallantly in the war and raised a strong family, now enjoying a quiet retirement. Other items note Rainier window glass, visits by Tom Purdue and family, and analysis of Indiana congressional district reapportionment after 1910 census.
A portly woman jokes a boy should be at school on a holiday. The boy explains he runs a lift using hydraulic pressure with valves and counterpoises and offers to let her ride. He assures mastery of the machine and invites her to take over if she doubts him. Pearson's.
Frederick J. Maynald in American Industries recounts Liebig’s observation of deafening noise from iron pestles in mortar grinders used to make Prussian blue. The more the pestles rattle, the better the color. iron needed in the mixture is worn from machinery rather than ground off.
An intended visit to a Scottish hamlet prompts Archbishop Tait to inquire at a village post office general store. The storekeeper jokingly asks if he himself might be the archbishop, prompting Tait to confirm with a brisk exchange. The anecdote reflects a cordial, humorous rural interaction reported by the London Home Journal.
Max Beerbohm argues in London Saturday Gazette that New York slang originates from climate and the city’s fierce hustle. He claims the rapid, violent language formed to cut through chaos and noise, where only dynamite-like phrases gain attention.
A London Mail quote depicts a young wife lamenting her many dresses while her husband, a domestic diplomat, quips that a rich wardrobe cannot heighten her charm and that a homey woman needs attention drawing gowns.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press shows Ethel replying that she already handles chores, saying when her mother exclaims for space she steps aside. The joke highlights a child’s cheeky independence in domestic life.
Maude asks how old Grace is and May replies at least twenty five. May says she heard Grace state no girl ought to marry before she is twenty six, as reported by the Cleveland Leader.
Winter pears for sale. Any one wanting good quality, please call 5254 or address Mrs. Allen Yerkes. For sale or rent dwelling at Covington corner Liberty and 8th streets. W F Stilwell Emporia Kansas. Wanted good home for an 11 year old boy on a farm preferred. Miller Pitwood NI. Covington property for sale or rent plus small farm. Money to loan on real estate and chattel security. Inquiry L P Little. For sale or trade Covington property 40 acres near North Vernon Ind 160 M Kerney Co J G Miller Plainfield Ind RR No 1 Box 31. Real estate bargain if sold at once residence and one or two lots. W F Stillwell.
Wanted at once men to represent the firm locally or traveling. New era to start with money in the work for the right men. Apply at once and secure territory. Allen Nursery Co Rochester NY.
After outfitting over two score men and boys with suits overcoats and pants it needed only one alteration one pair of pants a half inch shorter Warranted quality workmanship and fit We may take your measures at J Loebs Store October 7 8 and 9.
The Big Four restored a bridge over the river and painted it bright scarlet, making it stand out like a headlight.
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