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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
5
Personal notes from Covington Perryville and Danville areas mention Burton Ed Runyon visiting, Miss Mary Savage from Chicago arriving for visits, and married Ira Winningham to Mae Parker. Advertisements tout fall shoes at J Loeb’s Store and Merryman Bros offers 10 pounds of cotton seed oil free. Local names Mae Murphy, Mrs McKee, Mrs Simpson, George Conner, W T Conner, J M Miller, and Charles Ke Oathorp appear among social and commerce updates.
Friday through Monday reports show Shoppers buy rubber sandals low priced at J Loeb stores and boots at lowest prices. J Laurids Peters promotes shoes and rugs while Mary Dunlap’s death triggers notices. O Board lists laundry service and potato promotions as The Leader notes busy retail activity and labor talks with Rev J H Palmer sermon on toil.
Grant county court special judge rules commissioners had authority to sign a contract with tax ferrers. The Leader notes cheap wool clothing and stores like J Leeb's and Fountain Clothing Company highlight bargains. Local ads urge shoppers to compare styles and prices and warn against back-number merchants.
Auctioneer Baird announces a monthly sale in Danville on Saturday October 27. Bring in your horses to receive cash.
Mrs Charles Brown has been very ill the past two weeks with kidney trouble. She is thought to be some better. Tom Bodine builds a 14000 bushel crib addition to his East elevator. He will take care of all comers this year. Fresh Baltimore Oysters always on band at Merryman Bros. George W Williams called to Bluffton by his mother's illness. For sale red and white cedar posts barn sidings shingles and rubber roofing. Charles E Osborn Veedersburg Ind Ollie Hutson has Wabash shakes lips swollen and fever blisters.
Republican candidate Fred Sims and District Chairman Geo Dinwiddie visited the city Wednesday to support the ticket. The store's tailoring service offers alterations while you wait for mens and ladies garments. City Marshal Charley Rabb led a Sunday excursion to Indianapolis with Joseph Moore deputized as marshal, maintaining order amid a dry crowd.
Leslie Durham aged 30 on trial for attempted murder of Curtis Holland at Cates last August. The jury found him guilty as charged after a three day trial in which witnesses from Millcreek and Fulton testified. The verdict noted Durham's motive to marry the widow and his premeditation in firing two shots.
John Laney who was injured in the Wabash wreck near Danville has settled with the company for 11000. Mrs Yeagy also received this amount while George got less. The notice touts a large line of dress trimmings and reasonable prices in the region.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Charles Bergdahl at 2 30 o'clock October 25 for a full attendance.
While Mrs. Ricketts and Mrs. Ed Daller of Foster were driving to Covington last Friday noon their horse was frightened by an auto and the puggy occupants were thrown out. Mrs. Daller was seriously injured and moved to the home of Mrs. S C Kaufman, then to her own home. Mrs. Ricketts sustained minor injuries and both expect a good recovery. Sadie’s cloaks offered in a sale ranging from five to twenty five dollars.
Indiana Corn Growers Association designates October 25 as Seed Corn Harvest Day to prevent losses from early freezes. Members are urged to select and harvest the best seed ears, store them with good airflow, and prepare extra seed for safer planting next spring. G. I. Christie, Secretary. You can save money by buying your Dry goods, clothing, and shoes, at.
Mayor Heath officiates the wedding of John Dee, 23, and Margarette Theressa Houts, a grass widow three years his senior, both residents of Riverside. Also notes T. M. Finns returning from South Dakota trip and arrival of Yountsville blankets at J Loeb's Store. Mrs Grubbs departs for Wichita to assist Judge Ferguson’s ill granddaughter.
Delegates from all district societies attend a prominent Missionary gathering to be hosted in Covington with top church members participating. The event will be held at the M E church with Monday night and Tuesday sessions, inviting free hospitable local welcome.
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