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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
8
D J N Hurty state board of health secretary urges all health officers to require daily sweeping of school floors and weekly scrubbing with periodic disinfection. He notes some trustees advised once weekly or twice weekly cleaning, while others push daily sweeping for pupil welfare to prevent epidemics and save state funds.
The Halley comet will visit our vicinity in 1910 with returns occurring every seventy six years. Discovered by Edmund Halley in 1822 its periodic nature was predicted and its spectacular appearance will be naked eye in the northern hemisphere around February. Telescopes will reveal it earlier and Technical World Magazine October issue covers its discovery and orbit comparison with other comets.
Floyd Meadows nine year old son of Ben Meadows died after a horse kicked him in the head near Advance Indiana while en route to a band concert. The horse's unruly behavior led to a fatal skull injury and brain bone fragments were removed during surgery.
A 65 year old groom Daniel W. Dumond and 41 year old bride Sarah A. Dumond, accompanied by a group of ten to twelve children and grandchildren and Rev. Jackman of Attica Ind, were married in the county courthouse. They had been separated for 27 years after a divorce when their son was 11. He lived near Alberta Canada and she with their children. They reconciled recently and wed yesterday before departing for Attica.
Notice to the Public. Having made our purchases for fall 1909 of the latest novelties the country produces we will be as well prepared as usual to supply our customers with any merchandise desired in our different lines. By giving our store a look we will convince you of our assertion.
Saturday events include Boswell defeating Oxford 3 to 2 in Boswell. Ed Bowman family narrowly escape a bridge collision near Oxford. Oxford gains a new school building and Len Core to continue as principal. Various residents visit Danville Milford Lafayette and Denver, with social trips and local band activity noted.
Local tidbits record social visits including Mr and Mrs Sadler in Gessie with the Ramboles. Kenneth Moody and wife visited Lewis family. Baptist association attendees noted. Lula Bradbury visited Ethel and Maude Rambole. Wilbur Rambole helped Elias Bradburn with dental work. Rileysburg youths drove to Danville. Fred Tuttle and Nellie Eihelman enjoyed a Sunday drive. Anna Torcquist passed through town. Belva Marble Nora Prather and James Richardson traveled Sunday evening. Addie Rambole and daughters visited Danville. Genevieve Prather improving. Air plant at Brewer yards resumed operation. Howard Chapel services scheduled next Sunday at 3 o’clock.
Tipton First National Bank, looted by Noah Marker, has reopened and resumed operations with $193000 cash on hand. Federal agents and the district attorney pursue leads in Tipton as a grand jury in Indianapolis prepares to convene in October for further investigations into possible misuse of bank funds and involvement by others.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on August 18 thieves attempted to blow the Banner steam laundry safe after leaving a warning sign Be careful explosives in here A charge exploded and a second nitroglycerin charge remains unexploded inside the safe The blast started a fire they quickly extinguished before fleeing the scene
Indianapolis hosts the first automobile race meet at the new Speedway this week with races planned for Thursday through Saturday. Events cover short and long distance in all car classes and stock chassis, promising keen competition among top drivers and faster cars.
Lorent Elliott of Jefferson county ruled W Y Ellis charged with murder in Little Rock case may post bail set at 10000 dollars. Ellis bondsmen rushed to secure release from jail.
Wanted at once men to represent us locally or traveling. Money in the work for the right men. Apply at once and secure territory. Allen Nursery Co Rochester NY Miss Gladis Coburn of Zanesville Ohio a guest of Dr Andrus and wife.
Mrs. Emila Atherton of Danville visited her sister Mrs. Mary Rodgers over Sunday. Mrs. William Walker will open her fall music class Monday September 22 with work to begin in earnest.
Mrs A H Andrus came home Saturday evening after a four weeks visit in Zanesville Ohio.
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