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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
2
A strong sentiment grows for a Covington street carnival in late October. Local organizers plan a preliminary canvass and pledge vigorous effort if the project advances. Crowds regularly attend Covington street fairs when held.
The fair last week conflicted with a detailed plan for memory and burial services for President McKinles. The fair board arranged services from one to two in the afternoon with a fine short program. The band played suitable music and Rev. J Henson delivered an eloquent address, with a prayer by Rev. S P Colvin.
Hiawathe Entertainment features a Friday program at the M. E. church hosted by the Junior Epworth League with acts including Alma Patton Madge Cadwallader and Edna Coffing in performances and tableaux. The piece also covers town chatter on Mellort progress and a Fulton township Sunday School convention with talks, recitations, and committee appointments.
The fair concluded with a pleased board noting good attendance on Wednesday Thursday and Friday despite cold weather. Races riding poultry and floral exhibits drew visitors while local merchants showcased strong displays. The board plans improvements for next year and praises the entertainment and conduct. On Thursday at 11 o clock in the Colonial Hotel Reverend J P Henson united Morton Carman and Luiss Anna Mitchell of Silverwood in marriage.
Joel Crane aged over 80 and among Van Buren’s oldest residents died early Wednesday near Stone Bluff. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 pm with interment in Osborn Prairie cemetery.
Hon. C. P. Lewis, a leading member of the bar and noted good fellow, has added a stylish and functional book cabinet to his extensive law library. Perry is praised for the addition and the improvement to the collection.
The remains of President McKinley arrived in Canton on Wednesday and lay in state at the courthouse for thousands to view. Burial rites were held on Thursday afternoon as the city wore deep mourning and many distinguished figures from across the country attended.
An excursion train broke down on one side beyond Waynetown Sunday morning and another engine was ordered. The trains did not meet until near Indianapolis and arrived about 1 30 p m. The heavy train caused anger among many riders.
Friends of George Williams extend condolences after the passing of his aged father near Blaffton aged about eighty one. He died last Monday from injuries after falling from a ladder. George spoke often of his father’s kindness and lessons, and the community shares in the family’s sorrow.
The city schools opened Monday under Prof. W. P. Hart with a larger enrollment and full-capacity departments. A strong teacher corps is noted and expectations rise for improved work this year. Mound township votes 57 for gravel roads, 82 for road building, 25 against, out of about 140. Roads funded by a tax and bonds, delaying other improvements until paid. Knights of Pythias and Rathbone event trip from Indiana to Indianapolis advertised with round trips on the Big Four Route and low fares for Sept 20 and Oct 1.
M. Boord sole agent lists Covington Perrysville Indiana funeral services for Warren and North Vermilion County areas.
A dark brown mare seven years old about fourteen hands high and weighing about 1100 pounds with black mane is described as just shod in front. Notify Harry Randoph at Covington Inst. The notice also includes a mix of medical ads and letters to the editor about cures and tonics.
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