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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
7
All officers and members of John C. Fremont Camp No. 240 are asked to assemble in the G. A. R. Hall on Saturday at 7:30 for重要 business, by order of the president.
Ed Patton of Veedersburg pushes rapid concrete work on the Fourth Street project. He holds a multi year contract and is moving curbing and grading forward as the walks near completion.
Mrs. A J Clawson of Rob Roy received news of her brother Thomas Heffelfinger death from heart trouble at his Cleveland North Dakota home. Born in Fountain County he leaves a wife three sons and two daughters along with many relatives and friends grieving his loss.
A public sale listing at six miles southwest of Hillsboro Fountain county presents 100 cattle including 410 two year old steers 3 Black Polangus heifers 30 yearling heifers 4 Polangus bulls 2 cows plus 200 sheep 15 horses and colts. The sale will occur in twelve months on Thursday October 16 1902. Auctioneers are J T Hesler Col Tude Hamilton Jno W Frazier.
The first complete family reunion in 35 years gathered Wallace Luke and his five surviving sisters at Mrs. Enuseha Sewell’s home last Saturday. Fourteen children were born to the family, but only six survive, with Mrs. Sewell the eldest and Wallace the youngest. Surviving sisters present were Mesdamea McFadden, Martin, Gish, Knickerbocker, and Sewell. A most enjoyable time was had by all.
Webb Rabb aged 43 died at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane last Sunday from chronic inflammation of the kidneys. A carpenter by trade, he spent time in Ephrata and helped build here. Born July 26, 1859, he was a son of Andrew and Rhoda Rabb and left many relatives in the county. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery under Spokane lodge auspices with Dean Perine officiating. Mrs Maud Brown and daughter left for Washington DC, with Mrs Dr Rowland accompanying them to Indianapolis.
James Rhodes and wife hosted by Dr. John Sailor and wife. Casper Gambrel and wife from Rob Roy mingled with locals during a midweek visit. Miss Josephine Barnhart and Frederic M. Fugazzi wed in Attica. John Solomon beaten in Warren County near Independence. Breeder notices, canal farm talk, and Wallace High football setup noted.
On Sunday October 19 the Monon Route schedules a Chicago excursion. The special train departs Crawfordsville at 6 41 a m and returns from Chicago at 11 30 p m. Last chance statement by L C Helton T P A.
The document records Frank J. Cheney of Toledo invoking a reward for cured catarrh cases, plus testimonials for Hall's products, including Mother’s Worm Syrup, One Minute Cough Cure, and Electric Bitters. It combines legal oath language with promotional letters and medical claims from the late 19th century.
To Omaha Nebraska October 10 to 23 1902 National Convention Christian church via Wabash R R One fare for the round trip Tickets available October 10 15 and 16 Good returning through October 24 1902 Remember the Wabash line direct to Omaha Indianapolis Journal launches Indiana county history essay contest with county prizes and three overall prizes for top essays
Reduced fares cover California Arizona Montana Idaho and the North Pacific Coast via Clover Leaf Route in September and October. For tickets and information contact local Clover Leaf Route agents or General Traffic Manager C D Whitney Toledo Ohio.
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