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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
1
The city sees a rush of visitors from Veedersburg Newton Attica and Covington for court business and shopping. Advertisers from Loeb's store The Leader J Loeb and Mayer showcase wares while residents attend court sessions and inspect North Dakota potatoes and Round Oak stoves.
The Leader lists 10 000 yards extra heavy Calico and cretans at 3c yard and promotes shoe offerings with a note from J Loeb inviting customers to call on them for shoes, fine or heavy.
Readable records from the Lodi oil well field show oil blooms and strong brine across depths, with a final depth of 610 feet 6 inches reached in November. The 1865 well near Fulton township in Wabash Valley Petroleum and Mining Company lore documents varying depths, sandstone and shale layers, and a notable oil bloom before brine dominance. The report notes a rise in oil appearance and salt water strength as drilling progressed, with gas struck on November 30.
Frank Martin announced after a State Prison Board meeting that he would not accept the warden position offered by the board. He preferred remaining in the State Auditor race and continuing as deputy auditor, citing doubts about fit for warden duties and a belief he can serve the state effectively in his current role. Friends say he remains confident of nomination for state auditor.
The elegant country home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Purdue in Shawnee Township burned early Wednesday. The fire started in the wood house and spread to the main two story frame structure with brick addition. Neighbors helped recover some furniture but most was lost. Value over 2000 with only 900 insurance. Cause unknown, suspicions of incendiary activity noted. The Purdue family has community sympathy.
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