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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
6
The building undergoes heavy repair and it has been found impossible to begin work on the date previously set. The project stalls as crews address structural and safety concerns, delaying the anticipated opening timetable.
Court reporter L D Patton has moved to Hammond and is duly installed in court and steno graphic work in that city on Lake county. The family and friends here wish them success in their new field.
A 60 acre Safe farm with 4 acres for rural home and a good house and barn with running water and other improvements. Also a one story frame residence and two jets on Ever Washington street. A two story brick business on the northeast corner square forms right. This office.
The piece argues against using the township as the liquor policy unit. It contends taxes for penal and charitable institutions are countywide, not township only, and argues taxpayers statewide would fund saloons if the township is the sole unit. It mocks Democratic calls for tax funding without broader voice and urges broader participation.
Dr. Elbert F Nebeker born December 7 1870 in Danville Illinois died August 27 1908 at his Pine Street home after a long illness. A P and S Medical College Chicago graduate he practiced medicine in Danville and was highly respected. Survived by his wife and many relatives friends funeral was held at home with Spring Hill Cemetery interment.
The visiting party attracted a warm welcome across Fountain County last week with broad support for Landis. Voters show favorable impressions of his positions and prospects indicate a strong Landis showing in the upcoming county results. De Witts Little Early Risers noted as small and easy to take. Bold wg Hedges Mirage.
The Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company proved it can handle large crowds at the State Fair grounds during the Saengerfest. Thousands attended the music event and left without long waits at crossings as cars filled quickly cityward. State Fair officials, planning night entertainments for the Sept 7 week, found the test satisfactory and expect higher attendance with night shows this year.
A brief classified style notice lists an advertisement for a first class item offered by John Slattery. The text mentions an undercut and second mind phrase with intent to sell.
Mise Lyde McComas will teach in Veedersburg near home this season. Local notes record teachers taking county license exams and a Roseville victory over Covington. Special election in Attica approved bonds for a new city school building with positive sentiment.
A list of names appears as a local jury roster including James H. Collins Albert Vook Henry Frets Geo Wilem Ed Hant and others from Troy Fulton Richland Millcreek and Logan. An adjacent block promotes Kodol Digestive Enzyme as a stomach aid with claims of digestion improvement and easy tasting formula sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The township teachers trustee Massey announced for Millcreek schools next year. September 7 start. J W Gillespie superintendent EK M Suter principal Maude Dean Latin and history Angie Lestie music drawing Nelson Clarke grammar Virgil Sanders intermediate Ela Williamson second primary Viola Gascock first primary. DISTRICT SCHOOLS Yeddo W H Thomas J E Moore Edith Tignor Wilma Shirk Steam Corner A M Ford Leland Massey Sarah Royce Menilla Mary Hybarger Harveysburg Fred Parrett Watts Fred L Harvey Days Frances Philpott. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised by Hedges Drug Co.
Trustee David Cates announces the employing of teachers for the coming year in Fulton township with positions including Principal Harry McKinzie and instructors Jesse DeHaven Sophrona Bender Katie Sattles Emma Williamson C Babb Mac Cade Richardson Schuyler Cates Louis Samuels. Schools reopen on September 7.
Describes a sizable property with eleven rooms a barn and outhouses a cistern and hydrant located on an improved street two and a half blocks from the square. Inquiries directed to O Boord or Mont Boord.
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