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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
1
Elmer O. Snoddy president of the Redman Bank in Redman Illinois shot and killed one of four robbers who burst into the private bank at dawn. The slain man, about 40, died instantly. three accomplices fled. Snoddy, a former Fountain County citizen, was awakened in upstairs rooms and acted to prevent theft.
Lamon & Company, Chicago tailors, will have an export cutter at J Loeb’s Stores to take measurements for custom made suits. Visit on Thursday through Saturday October 3, 4, and 5.
Mrs. Donna Gates wife of T. Gates a conductor on the E. & D. died at 213 Collett street at age 63 She previously lived in Covington Ind and had one daughter Helen She is survived by her husband daughter two sisters Mrs Frank Miller and Mrs George Moody and a brother Sam Harris all of this city The funeral will be at 12 50 pm today from her home and burial will be in Milan cemetery Rev Scott of the Second Church of Christ will officiate.
The 1407 legislature amended 19L5 laws on motor vehicle speed and operation. Vehicles must turn to the right and share the traveled portion when approaching or being overtaken by autos, with penalties rising from 50 to 200 dollars. The notice ends with an advertisement for J Loeb stores offering a new clothing assortment for men and youths.
The Rev Dr S P Colvin of Mulberry reaches superannuation due to age. At eighty he is called the Lawyer of the Conference for forty years, noted debater and church law expert. He has influenced the North West Indiana Conference and plans to enter Indianapolis grocery business with his grandson at The Leader offers silks dresses and trims in stock.
Lydia Ann Oliphant born Feb 19 1940 in Vermillion county Ind died Sept 6 1907 at Callaway Neb aged 67 months and 16 days widow of George W Barnard mother of six children all at her bedside except one daughter who died in infancy services held Evangelical church Sept 7 1907 Rev J M Runcie conducted funeral notes family sorrow and pioneer life. Munsing underwear advertised by J Loeb's Stores.
A long standing local figure known as Uncle Bob Hughey has disappeared from his cabin on Silver Island by the Wabash. Reports tie his absence to unsettling rumors surrounding the John Hathaway robbery while his sons Zaney Hughey and Ham Hays await a second trial.
Coal Creek township in Montgomery county faces turmoil as the Advisory Board rejects all levy proposals from Trustee Vanclere. They reroute 9150 from the special school fund to the township fund, cut the special levy, reject bids for desks and furniture, and refuse to fund interest on school bonds. A local hustler notes the disruption harms public business and questions private-style conduct. W L Douglas Shoes advertised. coal orders urged at P J McMahon’s.
Marion Stump of Williamsport and Irene Ensminger of this city wed Saturday evening in Danville with Justice Hall officiating. The bride is well known locally and friends extend best wishes. Mr Stump is the son of former Warren County Sheriff Stump.
In a Danville interview last Friday W. E Curtis praised the Illinois Traction system saying it is a great institution extending in every direction and that every town it touches benefits, merchants report.
Early shoppers can find new fall dress materials at J Loeb. The ad notes fresh arrivals and invites customers to visit the store for updates on stock and prices.
The Rice and Stephens families gathered in Norman Johanson's grove near Mellett on Thursday for the annual reunion. A large crowd enjoyed a bountiful spread and renewed acquaintances while recalling old times, a regular event with wide attendance reported by Hillsboro Times.
Judge Samuel Artmwan ruled that liquor licenses in Lebanon run for one year from the date set by the county commissioners, not from the issuance date by the county auditor. The decision came after a grand jury appeal for guidance on the issue. Lebanon saloonkeepers had allowed licenses to sit with the auditor until issued, catching the Good Citizen's League off guard.
The article notes potential consolidation of Midwest print paper and sulphite mills led by John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company with Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota mills appraised by fifteen assessors. A separate report cites a special American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York September 18 to address the white news print paper crisis threatening publishers’ business.
The Best of All promotes The Sweet, Orr & Company overalls and pants in a bright trade pitch. Read as a short catalog note praising fit and durability for workwear.
Announcement by C Reynolds general manager of the Indiana syndicate says Crawfordsville division of the Indianapolis Northwestern will extend west from Crawfordsville to Danville Illinois next spring. Work to begin after favorable weather with surveys done and right of way to be secured this fall. The 45 mile line will run parallel to the Big Four Peoria division serving towns Wayne Hillsboro Veedersburg Covington.
A full assortment of ladies and children's cloaks and other new wraps is available at J Loeb's Stores, offering a wide selection for the season.
Frederick Shanks aged 79 years 10 months 6 days died at his home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Sunday from the residence conducted by Rev. Whitman, burial in Zackmire cemetery. He leaves a wife eight children and many relatives. He was the father of Clara Shanks, whose sensational death is remembered across the county. All kinds of school supplies at Rainier's.
The Freeland Press warns that a single misrepresentation can draw attention from readers and that omitting mention of a person place or thing after many references leads to being judged. The item ends with a coal ad noting a supply of soft coal for threshing by P J McMahon.
Price and Thorp begin foundation work for their new Third Street shops. The project aims for rapid completion and is expected to be a credit to the city. We wish the gentlemen success in their efforts.
A fine baby boy arrived Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max G. Miller. The mother and child are doing well as Pink boasts the youngster is a bit finer than the Emma Abbott cigar he makes.
Veedersburg firm announces one of the largest local sales, starting Wednesday and lasting several days, offering opportunities to retail buyers unequaled in the region.
Editor Small replaces the Washington hand press with a brand new cylinder press as part of office improvements. He aims to produce a paper that will be a humdinger for the metropolis of Wayne township.
Ayls worth's large elevator, owned by Jones Bras, burned completely last Friday morning. Loss is estimated around $16 000 with $10 000 covered by insurance. Origin unknown, suspected incendiary. Four years earlier another elevator burned on the same spot. Rebuilding likely given the site's desirability.
Mrs Grace Coggins Nye of Lafayette died at her parents home in Coal Creek after illness, aged about 25. She was married five years to William Nye an instructor at Purdue. Funeral services were held at her parents home by Rev J P Henson and she was laid to rest in Snoddy Cemetery.
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