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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

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Detectives Meet at Lebanon Conference on Constitution Changes

Delegates praised the Lebanon meeting of the National Detectives Association as a success with 290 visiting detectives registered. The session discussed constitutional changes including funding through local taxes and opposed cutting land tax work. Officers listed include Organiser S. D Angin, President A. W. Bammer, and Secretary Iay Meharry.

Lebanon Lbanon Chage Sir Methovit Indiana Tiinvis Ohio Frankln Newcastle Ind Vce James Carrol Li Wiburg Iay Meharry Wingate Charles F. Lowe Covngton Montgmery Countes Cal Jims McManomy C Ty Waynetown Sanford Gray James McManomy Ben

Newtown Lecture Course Seats on Sale at Hall and Store

Tickets for the Newtown Lecture Course are available from Newtown Band members or Campbell B. o's store. The series promises high entertainment value and long experience in contracting, ensuring top quality for the price and a splendid season.

Newtown Hall Newtown Campbell B. O'S

Sorosis Underskirts in New Styles Offer

Spence, Smith & Spence advertise Sorosis underskirts in fresh styles priced from 98 cents upward.

Sorosis Spence, Smith & Spence

Sunday Excursion to Indianapolis and Champaign

An excursion is scheduled to run to Indianapolis and Champaign. Trains depart at the regular morning schedule with the eastbound at 8 14 and westbound at 9 46.

Indianapolis Champaign

Knife Stabbing Says Prominent Farmer in Critical Condition

Williamsport dispatch reports Joe Briggs a leading local farmer stabbed in the neck by Sam Hunter. The wound is serious and may prove fatal. Hunter was arrested at Kramer Tuesday, bound over, and is jailed in Williamsport. Blank is that wil stay with you, if bought, at J Loeb's Store.

Iamsport Joe Briggs Sam Hunter Hunter Kramer Williamsport J. Loeb’s

Will Play Foot Ball at Covington This Saturday

The high school football team will host Danville High Saturday at home and aims for a big score. Game set for 2 30 PM with 25 cent admission. Other upcoming C H S games include Attica at Covington October 20 and Rossville at Rosville October 27.

Danville High Scho C. H SS Danville Covington C. H.S Attica Clington C.H S Rossville Rosville Crawfordsville

Rally Day in The Sunday School

The Presbyterian Sunday school will observe Rally Day with appropriate exercises next Sunday morning at 9 30. A cordial welcome will be extended to parents and friends of children who have not attended recently.

Presbyterian Sunday School

Kingman Covington Line Inspected by Chicago Capitalists

Kingman route review shows Chicago capitalists including H. M Campbel A. H. Lueders C. A. Dahiin among others expressed high satisfaction with the investigation results. Surveyors now operate from Kingman as work continues on the line.

Chicago Kingman-Covington H. M Campbel A. H. Lueders C. A. D.ahiin Kingman

Appellate Court Affirms WU Liability for Telegraph Delay

In Indianapolis the appellate court sustains a ruling that Western Union Telegraph Co is liable for delaying a message by two hours before dispatching it from Union Station. The case arose when funeral party leader Charles F. McClelland sought carriages for a Danville-bound trip after a delay on the Big Four line.

Indianapolis Wester Union Telegraph Company Union Station Charles F. McClelland Asheville N. C Danvile Vandalia Clayon Danville

Store Expands Show Space With North Room Removal

Extending Show Space, Coleman Raeves and Coleman plan removing the partition to the north rooms of their store to create a 110 foot long show room. The full length will house a large stock of dry goods groceries boots and shoes for display and sale.

Coleman, Raeves & Coleman

Flannelette Sale Noted at 10 Cents Per Yard

A newspaper item notes a sale of a line of flannelettes priced at 10 cents per yard. The brief highlights affordable fabric offerings and shop availability.

Spence, Smith & Spence

First Snow of Season Grips Region

Spits of snow fell late Monday with a perceptible fall overnight and roofs early Tuesday. Significant snowfall already reported in the West and Northwest.

Presbyterian Notice Urges Aged Outreach at 10:45 Service

Rev. J T Orton to speak to the aged at morning services 10 45 urging Christian help. Carriages provided for those who cannot walk. Evening sermon for men titled Getting right with men. Lincoln Male Quartette concert Friday night November 2. tickets at drug stores Mrs Phelps Book Store or Mrs Prices Military Store.

J. T. Orton Covington Lecture Association Lincoln A. T. Livengood W. BE. Livengood A. L. Spinning G. F. Spinning W. W White C. L Myers Geo. P. Schwin E. A. Guswau J. P. Dicks N.G. Harlow J M. Wilkey S. Mac Irwicr E. J. Martin O. P. Lewis T. A. Clifton John R. Hardesty Frank E. Faust Fry Bryant

Dress-making Dept. at The Leader Thrives Under Mrs Wolf and Mrs King

The Leader's Dress-making Department enjoys liberal patronage as Mrs Wolf and Mrs King oversee skilled costume work. Many beautiful costumes are being completed for delighted patrons.

Leader

Nebeker Attorney Opinion Upheld on Tax Levy Challenge

The Appellate court affirmed Judge Rabbs decision from three years ago in a case where tax payers sued the county Auditor and Treasurer. Lucas Nebeker, as plaintiff attorney, argued the fifty cent improvement levy was not equity based or constitutional, a position the court upheld. Also mentions J. Loeb's Store advertising.

Rabbs Lucas Nebeker Liwa Neveker

Capt Gray Seeks Fountain County Auditor Post

Veedersburg businessman Captain Gray known as Capt Gray and longtime local figure appears as Democratic candidate for Fountain County auditor. A Covington Friend writeup praises him, noting his mayoral tenure and ties to Wayne Guards, while local papers from Wayne and Mellott acknowledge support from Republican voices. Also mentions a blanket sale by Spence Smith Spence.

W B. Gray Capt. Gray Fountain County Covnyton Veedersburg Fountain Mercantile Company Wayne Waynetown Gray Kay Attica Sergant Edwards Mellott Veedersburg News

A Closed Season for Quail in Indiana

The article explains a state rule: October 1 to November 10 is a closed season where no game may be hunted except ducks and waterfowl from October 1 to November 10. Rabbits are protected during this period and gun use in fields is illegal. It urges sportsmen to rest their firearms until after November 10.

Indiana

Fairbanks Campaign Rallies Through October Closings

Republican leaders map closing days of campaign with Fairbanks as top draw. Haye coordinates Nov 1 3 itinerary, with rallies in Logansport Richmond Noblesville Dunkirk Hammond Warsaw and Evansville. Beveridge and Hanly expected at key stops while Bryan's schedule looms.

Haye Republican Fairbanks Bryan Allstars Wayne Terre Hsute Evansille Hemen ‘Ay Beveridge Hanly Beverdge Logansp Richmond Noblesville Dunkir Hammond Warsaw Tim

Covington Fair Says Reformers Scoff at Local Event

The Covington Republican panel criticizes the fair as nearly a clean sweep of impostures while the Timonious old Republican is called blind. Offhand remarks include a note on low priced calico at J Loeb's Store.

Attea Ledger Covington Coving O

Kingman Fair Impresses Despite Wet Weather

The Kingman Fair Association held its Third Annual fair with poor skies yet drew crowds and strong racing. Over 8,000 tickets were sold on the one dry day, and organizers claim the 2:30 pace heat casdeline mile set a county speed mark. Poultry displays and shop goods shone, while calls to continue the fair echoed despite talk of discontinuation.

Kingman Fair Association Casdeline

Unclear Target Event Inconclusive Report

Fragmentary text reports on a person named Vue Sun Ikisse Coe involved in a police killing in Indianapolis. The passage mentions partial country-wide discovery and a reference to clothing prices and a stove sale, but details are garbled and no coherent event or outcome can be established.

Ikisse Coe Indianapolis

Missing Widow in Death of Young Daughter at Welock

The report notes the death of a teenage girl, daughter of JM, from consumption after a short illness at her home on 1st Street. Burial services were held Monday at Welock, with interment at Mt. Hope.

Mary Meu Tier 1St Street Ifa Wing Sue Walworth Welock Mt. Hope

Stolen Watch Recovered By Local Officers

A watch stolen from More on the Side has been recovered by Officer DeHave after suspects confessed during questioning. The timepiece was hidden and is to be returned to the owner within a few days. A fountain pen from Phelps Book Store is advertised on the page.

Ovington Social O' Side Arthur DeHaven Ormery Mars Ick JeHave St.len DeHave Siore Phelp

Death of Dred West in Fulunowa Township

Dred West aged 62 of Fulton township near Silverwood died Sunday after a ten week illness begun with a stroke. He was born October 28, 1843 and married Joannah Libbs April 10, 1853. Survived by his wife and children Ida Walters Charles Albert and Genie West, funeral Sunday at 10 30 from his home with Rev Marshal officiating. The family and friends extend condolences.

Mr. West Ulton Silverwood Nanhood Woma Hood Joannah Libbs Ida Walters Charles Albert Enie West Duifal Marshal Breaved

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. H. Tabot Crawfordsv Conveti Ohio State Association Tdl McManning Neighbring Associat J. Lob’s St R Merryman Bros Western Union Appelate Court B.stassortinen J. Loeb’s Store Presbyterian Notice Mume Enterprise Nebekers Spence INE Fairbank Sprcval J Loeb’s Dean Ster Bed Dred West
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