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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
6
Friday business at J M Hopkins in Darville. Saturday school meeting elected W S Douglass as director. Weekend visits include Joe Riley and wife to Frank Benamire. The Endeavor gathering Sunday evening failed. Remarks on local reunions, dances, and apparel sales at J Leeb’s. Advertisement for Deflt’s Wood Hazel Salve by Geo D Cook.
HUsworth Williams and his wife from West Lebanon visited Dresser with his father. Postmaster Talbert’s cow wandered from Marshfield toward West Lebanon, later crossing a train track and then resumed its journey after grazing. C J McKihaney of Marshfield returns from Texas. John Long plans to move his family to Campo Texas. Zufall family from Danville toured Dresser in a car.
Fine engineering in gearing the roads of Steuben township and the slit log drag method touted to improve travel. Mayer coal mine resumes under Roach Williams. Marshfield to hold weddings. truant officer McCorkinil in the area. Rev J Keneson assists in Marshfield service. Mrs Elizabeth Gilman visiting relatives. Ed Murphy lands railroad gravel contract for Kent township. John Crumpacker to speak next Wednesday. Bert Dixon and Blanche Wall wed in Danville. reception at John Wall’s in Mound township. Mrs Benj Potter ill. Darwin and wife have a daughter. Ed Dollar foresees cold winter from various signs. soliciting a large tent sale. wind storm destroyed prior tent. Yountsville blankets at J Loeb’s Store. advice on cures and Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar distributed by Sel ly Geo D Cook.
Kokomo mayor Macy Brouse died suddenly in his apartment Tuesday night from what was believed to be diphtheria. He had risen from a chair to lie in bed and died within minutes despite medical effort. Brouse, serving his third term, was a notable figure in Ninth District politics and potential congressional candidate.
The annual report of Commissioner Warner shows a net pension roll decline of 12 470 for the year ending June 30, the largest in U S history. Death caused 43 800 losses last year with 29 000 Civil War survivors still on pension rolls. Four pensioners remain from the Revolutionary War. Munson underwear advertised at J Loeb's Store.
The Indiana Supreme Court granted J. Oscar Henderson and A. C Daily permission to file briefs in the appeal of David K. Sherrick ex auditor from Marion county but denied them leave to participate in oral argument for a rehearing. The case involves funds from the insurance tax collection and potential liability to Henderson and Daily if taxes were collected by the treasurer. Sweet Orr and Co overalls and pants advertised at J Loeb's Store.
Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville funds a new daily paper to replace the Reflector weekly. The paper will bar sensational news but publish local and country news, using reform spelling. A parallel trade school for shoemaking is also planned with favorable reporting on institutional finances.
Mrs. John Lichter of Jasper Indiana wins a five thousand dollar verdict from a Gibson County jury over her husband’s drowning alleged to be caused by saloon keeper Jusc Bouchardt of Schenckville. The couple’s infant heirs seek ten thousand each. The case moved to Gibson County on venue. Mens and Boys overcoats for fall and winter arrive at J Leeds Store.
The board of county commissioners traveled to Indianapolis to inspect twenty one voting machines contracted last spring and to plan distribution across precincts so citizens can learn their parts and cast informed ballots on election day. Lambertville rubber boots advertised as genuine proof at J Loebe's Store.
Commissioners order Auditor to provide County Attorney with all items touching erroneous payments to James D Smyth Harry E Rank and Frank Symth deputies. New list shows sums drawn by the deputies and by Burt Wilson and the La Fayettee stationary firm under Rank while Symth was in office. Suit already commenced seeks to settle bondsman liability for irregular deeds of a principal. Fowler Review. Stylish suits for young. m23n at correct prices. J Loeb's Stores.
Luther Martin hosts a public sale at his residence 8 miles south of Covington starting 10:00 AM on Saturday October 20. Items include horses cattle hogs corn field implements and household furniture with credit terms nine months on larger sums cash on small totals four percent cash discount and notes drawing eight percent interest if unpaid. Auctioneers Jol A Madden and Homer J Osborne clerk. Men's working clothing new stock at J Loebs Store.
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