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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Dr Miles Nervine touted as a tonic restoring nerve energy and overall health. A testimonial from Cunningham of Allegheny Pa claims eight bottles healed long time illness after other doctors failed.
The Indiana Republican convention selected James E. Watson for governor with a broad, enthusiastic show of support. Fremont Goodwine won the lieutenant governor nomination, and lawmakers like Fred A. Sims John C. Billheimer Oscar Hadley James Bingham George W Self and David Myers were named for key state posts. The platform highlighted tariff revision and local option temperance, with Vice President Fairbanks endorsed for president. Delegates chose electors and national delegates, with spirited ballots and unification across multiple counties.
Susie Gray wife of John S. Gray of Jackson Township died Friday evening after a sudden decline from a mild diabetes. She was over 40, mother of Mary and Homer, and active in Panville Lutheran Church. Funeral at Panville Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Whitman. The family receives community sympathy. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertised by Hedges Drug Co.
Noah Vail died of heart disease at 3 45 Saturday afternoon in Pat McCabe's card room. Doctors Case and Burlington were called but could not save him. Funeral services were held near Fountain Tuesday evening. He was advanced in years with many relatives in this and Warren counties. See our premium chart.
An old health ad warns that overwork strains the kidneys which purify blood. It links kidney trouble to pains, heart and ear symptoms and claims remedies by Cureall Root and Kivse’s Root from Binghamton, with a sample offer and address for mail-order.
Good Citizens League filed remonstrances at 9 oclock to night to enforce a two year dry period in Brazil Indiana. The action follows church unions and anti saloon league efforts begun last Sunday night. Saloon men and brewing interests were taken by surprise by the rapid mobilization. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is advertised for piles and sold by Hedges Drag Co.
Lyon & Healy has issued a new list of five pianos featuring many Steinways Weber’s Lyon & Healys Washburns Sterlings and more. The 80 instrument details let buyers judge bargains as many are lightly used in show windows or artists studios. Prices are very low with plans for monthly payments and a request to send for the list. The dealer cites a vast stock with over 1 000 instruments and aims to close out within 30 days.
Mrs Armstrong Colvert died Friday evening after a long illness from consumption at her Attica home. She was about 43 years old and leaves a husband and a young daughter. Colvert family lived in Delaware.
Miss Ruey Kiff daughter of B M Kiff of Newtown died of cancer Thursday afternoon at Luther Oklahoma where she had lived with an uncle for over a year telegrams announced illness and death. The body was sent from Kansas City to Attica and then to Newtown for funeral services and burial in Newtown cemetery.
The Fountain county delegation reported its votes in the state convention on the five governor ballots. Fourth Ballot results show Watson ahead of C. W. Miller and H. T. Miller among the listed candidates.
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