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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1906

Page

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Danville Defeats Covington In Home Football Clash

Danville used sharp line plays and a short kick to overwhelm Covington 6 to 0 at home. Ira Jones scored the lone touchdown after Bus Kinningham’s pitch, while Covington’s Jackson and Dickison’s punts stood out for the visitors. Wild Bill Sandusky and strong defense kept Covington from scoring as Hicks umpired the game.

Danville Covingon Chanpions Tip Hame Kinningham Ijring Ira Jones Palron Covington Rau Kinninghaw Jackson Wau Duckison

Science Teacher Miss Mabel Wren Resigns

Miss Mabel Wren resigned from the city schools after a month of teaching in the Science department. Reports circulate that she left due to better opportunities or possible unsuitability, with the speaker denouncing attempts to damage her reputation as unfair and dangerous to the community.

Mabel Wren Department of Science Miss Wren

Lambertville Rubber Boots At J Loeb’s Store

Lambertville shoppers can find the only genuine proof of sale for rubber boots at J Loeb’s Store. The item is marketed as the sole authentic example available locally.

Lambertville J Loeb

Ten Cent Social At Cooper Chapel Church

The ladies of Cooper Chapel church announce a ten cent social on Saturday evening October 27 at the church. Menu includes chicken sandwiches pickles two kinds of pie and hot coffee. The quiz prize will be awarded during the event. All are invited to attend and bring friends.

Ladies of Cooper Chapel Church Renrews Barth

Mrs Mary Sloan obituary notes Covington pioneer

Mrs Mary Sloan born April 1 1819 in Martinsburg Virginia died in Covington at her daughter's home October 15 1906 aged 7 years 5 months 28 days. Survived by one daughter Queen Elizabeth and three sons George E M Charles and John. Funeral at residence in Covington at 10 o'clock Wednesday conducted by Rev J T Orton. Interment Mt Hope cemetery. She joined Universalist church at eighteen and remained a faithful member. Nobby cloaks for women and children advertised at J Loeb's Store.

Mary Marlatt Martinsburg Barkley C Virginia Covington Perry Robb Isaac Jackson Sloan Oliver Jones Queen Elizabeth George E. M Wallace Charles Fitzgerald Georgia John Urbana Missouri Mary Sloan Universalist Church J. T. Orton Mt. Hope Cemetery

Landis to Speak in Newtown and Veedersburg

Charles B. Landis delivers remarks in Newtown at 2 30 p m tomorrow and in Veedersburg at 7 30 p m the same day. The appearances outline his schedule for the campaign stops and public engagement.

Charles B. Landis Newtown Veedersburg

Death of Mary Dunlap in this city

Miss Mary Dunlap sister of James R. Dunlap died October 14 at her brother’s residence after a lingering illness. She was noted for strong character and a warm heart with many friends among youths. Funeral services were at the Dunlap residence at1 p m led by Rev J T Orton with interment in Perrysville. Overcoats for men and boys have arrived at J Loebs Store.

Mary Dunlap James R. Dunlap Nerces Dunlap J.T. Orton Perrysville J. Loebs Store

Baily Returns and Plans Livery Sale in Silverwood

Charles Baily a Silverwood liveryman, who left with Mrs Lizzie Nelson for the west, has returned near Cayuga and agreed with his wife to sell the livery stable and other Silverwood property. He denies accompanying the woman, stating only a shared train to St Louis occurred. The couple will relocate to Danville after sale.

Charles Baily Silverwood Lizzie Nelson Far West Cayuga St. Louis Danville

Fine Lot of Mules Sold to Local Buyers

Messers Lou Dunlap and Geo Kerr bought two car loads of two year old mules in St Louis they arrived by the Wabash railroad last Friday morning. They were moved to the Kerr pastures northeast of town for care. Fifty four in total good ones for sale to any party seeking quality mules.

Messers Lou Dunlap Geo Kerr St. Louis Kerr Pastures

Burton's Overcoat Picnic Draws Record Prices

At Burton's venue this Saturday the overcoat sale set new price records with notable demand for vercoats. Local dealers reported brisk activity and strong bidding as buyers pursued limited stock.

Burton

Soup and coffee benefit for Aunt Fannie Piebera

Mrs S C Kaufman hosts a charity tea and soup event from 11 A M to 1 PM on Thursday October 25 at her Fourth street residence. Proceeds aid Aunt Fannie Piebera who is about 87 and alone with refreshments priced at 15 cents. Donation box at the door for non‑refreshment contributors. Logan Ward and Walter Hunter assist.

S. C. Kaufman Fourth Street Fannie Piebera Mesdames Logan Ward Walter Hunter

Arnett McBroom Dies At Temple Of Typhoid Fever

Arnett McBroom son of Mrs Jennie Giboney formerly of this city now of LaFayett died at Temple Texas Wednesday from typhoid fever He was 25 a Purdue civil engineering graduate and a surveyor for the Santa Fe Railway Co His death came as a shock and his remains will be brought here for burial Funeral services will be held Sunday in the Christian church with interment at Rose Hill cemetery

Arnett McBroom Jennie Giboney LaFayett Temple Texas Purdue University Santa Fe Railway Co Christian Church Rose Hill Cemetery Hillsboro

Richland's Teachers in Mellott and Newtown Schools

Beginning last Monday Mellott schools opened with Principal M F Livengood and teachers in each room. Newtown Schools list Principal Carl McGimmo and teachers in multiple rooms. District schools include Leatherman Anna Roberts, Royal Center Clifford Pogue, Denmark Gerald Harris, and more.

Mellott Trustee Rice Mellott School M. F. Livengood May Dagger W. E. Dodson Bell Wood Olia Strong Grace Wood Newtown Schools Carl McGimmo Della McCauley W.F. Gerhard Maye Huff Leah Haas Beaulah Hadley Leatherman Anna Roberts Royal Center Clifford Pogue Denmark Gerald Harris Dry Run Carl Baas Mellott Hustler

Old enemies clash over candidate rumors and corrections

A heated letter column accuses The Friend of publishing misstatements about Dan Reed and Will Colvert in a local race. It recalls corrections about a Labor Day barbecue near Coal Creek and alleges influence peddling tied to prior legislative appointments.

Dan Reen Cates Dan Reed Iore Will Colvert Colvert Editoh Clifon Coal Creek

Big October Sale Sharpens Fall Opening Deals

Remember that Saturday October 20th is the last day of our Fall Opening Sale. The notice urges shoppers to act before the weekend end and highlights limited time discounts and seasonal prices.

the Leader

Republican Coroner Candidate Proclaimed Among County’s Notables

This represented gentleman, a Republican nominee for Coroner, is noted as an excellent young county man. Born July 16, 1872 in Lawrence County Tennessee, he moved to Stone Bluff in 1893, worked on a farm, then entered furniture and undertaking work in Indianapolis, later opening an undertaker business in Veedersburg. He expanded to music accessories and now runs a reputable shop. He has consistently supported the Republican ticket and, if elected, will efficiently serve the county in the coroner role, an office tied to the Sheriff by law.

Lawrence County Tennessee Stone Blatt M. Soord Parham John Raynolds Indianapolis Veedersburg Parhim Sheriff’s Office

Colonel W Sentman A Candidate From Van Buren Township

Colonel W Sentman son of Amos Sentman, lifelong farmer from Van Buren township, 26, civil engineer graduate 1904, taught civil engineering and mathematics, taught six schools, township principal, married, presented as capable Canary surveyor and ideal party candidate.

High School Notes and Activities

Senior illness noted last Friday and a Botany class excursion occurred Thursday afternoon. Girls plan a strong basketball team this year. An English class visit occurred Monday morning with seating notes. The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening on Why I go to church and Popular prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Luep J. Loeb’s Store Landis Baily Richland Reed O. P. Lewis Mr. Colvart Senate Goodwin Lewis Calvert Mr. Ross Attica Ledger Mark You Dan J. Fred Parham W. Sentman Colonel W. Sentman Amos Sentman van Buren Township Sterling High School Valparaiso College Universty Sentman Rainsville Warren County North Dakota Tie English TV SA Grammer Presbyterian Church Wade Loel
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