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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
7
Short society snippets from Covington and nearby recount comings and goings at the fair. Jim Slim hawks cheap whips and sale tents while Merryman Bros offers home rendered lard. Local names like Mark O Smith and James P Price appear amid health, travel, and shop notices.
The item records visits by district residents to the fair, mentions deaths such as Harrison Painter of Attica at 85, and notes various local real estate offers, campaign activity, and business displays. It also critiques a newspaper claim about Mark O. Smith and defends his character and reform stance.
Insure your property with the old Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford Connecticut incorporated 1950 ALval DeHaven agent West Side Square.
Mrs B J Graham living east of Crossport will hold a sale of personal property on Tuesday September 22 next week. Buyers will find good farm equipment at the sale location bringing an opportunity to purchase useful items.
The Woodmen’s log rolling event in Attica last Thursday drew strong crowds despite heat and dust. Veedersburg camp finished in second place, and a Kingman committee meeting in a few weeks will decide next year’s location.
J Loeb’s Stores announces the arrival of a complete stock of Muasing underwear. The new inventory expands assortments for men and women with multiple sizes and colors available in-store now.
Fire last Monday night between one and two o'clock destroyed the Wingate tile mill owned by Aetna Curtis and the saw mill of Curtis & Lee and a nearby large barn. The blaze near Clover Leaf tracks likely started from a passing engine spark. Insured barn only partially. total loss about 1500 dollars. Hustler.
The newest fall collection from Men s High Art has just reached J Loeb s Stores. The line features contemporary silhouettes and bold textures aimed at urban shoppers. Local stylists anticipate strong sales as cooler weather sets in.
Williamsport Indiana court reporter L Don Patton relocates to Hammond to join William C Harrison in a new partnership named Harrison and Patton. The firm aims to handle Hammond Superior Court reporting effectively with both members employed full time.
A September meeting at Kokomo city hall organized the Howard county Republicans led by Congressman Charles B Landis. Landis urged county local option as Republican policy to counter nightrider raids and temperance foes. He warned the brewers would block the party if the ticket fails and endorsed aligning with 1896 1904 and 1908 platforms. Included is an ad for Kings Little Liver Pills sold by Hodges Drug Co.
The Civic League announces its September monthly meeting for Tuesday evening at 7 45 in the council chambers. The cabinet will meet the evening prior in the president's office. W E Livengood president H K Fox secretary.
The feature highlights black skirts available at J Loebs Stores, presenting fashionable options for the season. Shoppers are urged to explore the collection for styles ranging from tailored to more flowing designs, with emphasis on fit and fabric.
The pastor will speak at the morning worship on Are we all Children of God. At 7 30 Dr L Spinning will give the second address on the Value of the Church to Society. His subject is The Church on Charity Enterprises. A cordial invitation to all with no church engagements. Annual Lord Sale now on 10 lbs for 90c Merryman Bros.
Sunday two events in Danville as Edward Robinson is initiated into Brotherhood of Railways Trainmen No. 583 with funds donated for initiation and first insurance and dues. At 5 pm the RobInson triplets Angelita Annita and Rita are christened at St Patrick's Church by Rev Father Kieran with sponsors Mr Mrs J W Plaster Mr Mrs Austin King and Mr Mrs J A O'Brien.
The past week saw new marriage licenses issued by Clerk Madden. Couples listed include Art Smith with Ethel Hollandsworth, Richard Childers with Bessie Smith, Charles W. Martin with Nora P. Holland, Alfrey Keys with Cora Robbins, Oliver Yeazel with Emily B. Wolfe, Jake Williams with Jennie Riley, John W. Hopkins with Martha L. Davis, Levi Irwin with Sarah A. Bonebrake, Rubey Craft with Bertha Wentland, James R. Twiddy with Elizabeth Murphy, John H. Harbaugh with Christiana F. Allison, Ralph Stean with Maud Hopkins, Carl Quiggle with Mabel Kerr, John R. Sweaney with Myrta Kirby, Frederick Juckhoff with Edna Collins.
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