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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
5
Local notes from Covington and nearby communities. Danville visits by Dave Pavey and by Mrs Roy Rodgers and Mrs Paul Boord are mentioned. Indiana and Martinsville trips cited. James McBride suffered a street fall but recovered. Linoleums advertised at M Boord's. P W Horton piano tuner accepts orders at Family Theatre.
The item mentions Capt Campbell and family of Indianapolis staying with T H Britton and wife, a grocer William Dennis launching a poultry focused advertisement, Emmett Allen of Indiana Southern near Momence on leave, and the paper releasing a couple of days early to let staff attend a big fair.
Uplifting appeals claim Electric Bitters cure indigestion liver issues and biliousness with a 50c to 100 price at Irvin's drug store. Testimonials include John Dowling of San Francisco praising its effects on his wife after other remedies failed.
Mike Finnen is visiting his brother Paul as a brief note hints at local news coverage. The fragment implies political context with a nod to taking the Republican for local news.
George McDonald displays a fine assortment of agricultural products at the county fair. The exhibit features fresh produce, grains, and farm goods arranged for judging and public viewing, highlighting local farming notable for the season.
Miss Myrtle Hall came home Tuesday afternoon from the girls school.
Miss Daisy Wiggans of Indianapolis is a guest of Mrs. Claud Philpott. John Purferst and wife of Robinson, Indiana, are in town for the fair and to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Indianapolis are guests of F W Boyd and his wife.
Liveryman Schma has a new Hup touring car and offers livery service. Miss Jennie Wilkey, LaVerne Dice and Avaline Livengood will attend DePauw this year. Library building work advances with brick walls rising, contractor Chas Brown employing masons to finish before winter. the dark brick and white stone trimmed design will be a handsome feature.
Mrs. Wm. Cox and Mrs. Margaret Hitchens entertained friends from Williamsport on Thursday. Former Warren county residents shared memories with guests including Mrs. E. D. Boyer Mrs. Bell Sentman Mrs. Isaiah Smith Mrs. W. B. Durborow Mrs. W. H. Stephens Miss Ella Every Miss Ella Kent both of Williamsport and Miss Mary K. Kent of Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a church gathering at Ye Bend on a Sunday afternoon. The garbled text references possible worship or meeting details without clear names or dates.
The Hershberger Trinkle families gathered for a reunion in Veedersburg on Sunday. Local court activity looms as the September term opens next Monday with several divorce cases listed.
H E Andrews and his wife of Boswell are guests of James Ritchey and his wife, longtime friends of Mr Ritchey.
Charley Brown and family visited John Galloway on Sunday. Attica hosts a baby show tomorrow with several prizes. Mrs. Gilbert Warner and baby from Indianapolis visit local friends. The Christian church receives a new paint coat by Keerns and Murray. John B. Martin traveled to Crawfordsville on Wednesday for a Montgomery court case. Mrs. Lou Mauk and son Robert visit this week with Mr. and Mrs. John B. Martin.
S. G. Pomeroy and his wife visited T. A. Clifton and family in West Lebanon last Friday, joining in an informal social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Roy Rabb and their son of Karl Park spent the weekend visiting relatives in the city and returning home Sunday. The rain earlier in the week was general and gentle, lasting about 48 hours and doing a vast amount of good. The Womans club will meet at Mrs W B Coffings home next Friday afternoon opening the club season 1913 14.
New goods for men women and children arrive at J Lors Stores. Wesley Blythe quit a Cincinnati job to help his parents. he now works in County Clerk Sanders office. Cement offered is Lehigh Portland with fresh stock and building blocks and tile also available.
Mrs. Anna Mitchall and her son from North Dakota arrived Saturday evening to surprise her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lew Nebeker and other relatives. She will stay through the winter as they greet the unexpected visit.
Notice states sealed bids will be received at the Auditor's office in the Covington Court House Indiana until 1 30 o clock p m on a date not fully shown. The notice sets the bidding for county projects and specifies submission to Fountain County Auditor. Named location Covington and official position indicate government procurement.
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