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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
3
A volley of partisan editorials from the Citizen and the Friend rails at opponents, asserts prosperity as the central issue, and defends Republican and Populist positions. Mentions figures Landis and Kirkpatrick, temperance debates, and calls for Christian leadership in education.
The passage argues that societies cling to their own spheres and that the history of humanity is shaped by these boundaries. It frames such limits as timeless, while suggesting broader epochs persist beyond current views.
Miss Hannah Allen aged about six died Saturday at 1y. m. after a long illness from throat and lung trouble. Funeral services by Rev. Oden were held at the residence at 10 a. m. Tuesday, interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. The funeral cottage was a large one.
Henry Day, sworn to the Attica marshal job, returned Monday evening with Thomas Mason jailed for a Sunday plain drunk after posting 175. Day says Attica is terrorized by a drunken crowd and promises to enforce order, urging public support. Clothing for men, boys and children at J Lehs store.
Charley Brown survived a fall from the Lucas Nebeker farm project near Charley Stuart, striking his head and shoulders, knocked unconscious briefly. He returned home and is recovering though still very sore. Local notes record community events, subscriptions, and obituaries including Charley Brown’s accident and William Clapham’s death in Attica.
F M Hu departs today for Peru Indiana to take a position with a leading local contractor. His classmates and friends here extend best wishes for success in the new post.
Mary Bauer, known as the tamoavine girl, fled Warren County in boys clothes and was found in Vauvile by police. She returned home earlier and died Saturday afternoon near Rainsdale by shooting herself in the mouth. Despondency cited as the cause. a note explains the act.
Herman Wisseldorf of Luing east of Fountain faced an inquest after months of strange behavior. He claimed officers would kill him and seized a shotgun before surrendering with his sister’s help. An inquest was held and he is to be taken to Indianapolis for admission. Wisseldorf, 27, unmarried, Belgian, is described as strong and mentally wrecked. New cloaks advertised by J. Loeb’s Store.
The National Horse Thief Detective Association will meet in Covington Ind on Oct 6 and 7 1902 with about six hundred members expected. A grand horseback parade of one hundred gray horses will close Monday with a public love feast of music recitations and speeches. Delegates gather at 9 am Tuesday for official business and secret work.
An old remedy claim notes Foley's Honey on a Tar as a cure for colds and a preventive for pneumonia. The promotion emphasizes respiratory relief and health benefits without modern medical backing.
Mrs. M. Herzog celebrated 51 years Monday with warm greetings from family and friends. A Germany souvenir card arrived exactly on the day. Miss Maud gave a name plate and cards while other relatives offered useful gifts.
A local seller O S Douglass lists 80 cords of dry four foot wood for sale. buyer may choose lump or by the cord. date appears as sept 19w2 but source text is unclear.
The conference appointments announce Dr Colvin will be assigned to Monticello. He is described as an excellent and longtime pastor with two years of hard work here. His goods ship Tuesday and he and his family will visit Indianapolis for a day or two.
A joyous Saturday party at Mrs. Newton Board’s home celebrated Loraine Livengood’s ninth birthday with over twenty young guests. Games and a guessing contest awarded prizes to Uelen Geiger and Margaret Volz, followed by ice cream cake candy and peanuts. Many gifts from Kate Glascock Steam Corner to Forest Livengood and others were given as the girls left at five o’clock with warm birthday wishes.
Just arrived. Car road extra finished buggies carriages and phaetons now on display at TH McGeorge and Son. Spotlight on craftsmanship and new models for this season.
Walter Cunningham remains on the sick list while C. V. Cunningham improves slightly after a week of illness. The community seeks a rain as Jonas Ballah's condition worsens. Several neighbors visit homes and attend church events with reports of travel and schooling updates.
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