Covington firm advertises broad land listings and travel agents
Covington Indiana real estate firm promotes extensive property for sale in Oklahoma South Dakota and many states. It offers excursion tickets to western destinations and lists numerous parcels with prices and terms plus rental and notary services.
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Fountain County
O. K
Public Square
Covington
Ind
Oklahoma
Weat
Southwest
Northwest
South Dakota
Vuhe Union
Real Estate Sales Report Says Johnson Sells Two Farms
J Roach Johnson & Co. sold George Williams thirty acre farm northeast of the city to Charles T Howard for 1300 cash. They also sold Wilson Martin three acre tract in lower Warren county to John W Wiltermood for 700. The note praises the dealer’s hustling value to the town.
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J. Roach Johnson & Co
George Williams
Charles T. Howard
Wilson Martin
Warren County
John W. Wiltermood
Mr. Johnson
Hick's April Weather Forecast by Rev Hicks
Reverend Hicks predicts a volatile April with warm spells and frequent thunder and hail storms between the 3rd and 8th. A new moon on the 8th lifts temperatures, then a rapid cold snap. Showers persist April 9 to 12, then brief cooling. The 16th to 18th bring Vulcan storm activity and possible dangerous weather. Heavy rain on 20th–22nd, then a reactive storm on the 23rd with rain wind and thunder and frost. Snow flurries may appear. Late month brings daily rain wind and thunder before a closing spell of fair weather and warmth into May.
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Srl Hicks
Vulcan
Obituary for Covington resident George Butt
Covington old citizen George Butt died at his home at 1 30 Saturday morning aged 75 years 6 months 2 days after a months long illness from throat cancer He had been confined to his bed since Wednesday and could not take nourishment for over a week Funeral services were conducted by Rev J P Henson with Baptist choir at the family home on South Fifth Street and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery The remains were attended by relatives and friends including Jacob Lewis and family George Linderwood and family Mrs M J Points of Attica Mrs Ollie Jones and Mrs James Ireland of the community
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George Butt
Covington
Butt
J. P. Henson
Baptist Church
South Fifth Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Jacob Lewis
George Linderwood
M. J. Points
Attica
Ollie Jones
James Ireland
Oil for the Children
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a health tonic for children with warnings it aids pale or underweight kids, promising growth and vitality. The copy stresses the product's pleasant taste and recommends a free sample from TT & Browne chemists, urging purchase through druggists at 1.60.
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Scott
TT & Browne
Death of George Butt and Family Ties Noted in Local Obituary
George Butt born October 3 1826 in Hamilton Ohio moved to Covington in 1849 and married Angeline Danforth in 1851. Survived by wife Angeline and five children Frank Werter Ollie Jones Flora Lucas, plus siblings Lucinda Hoover Sarah Weir Elizabeth Hoover Henry Butt and William. He lived in Champaign Illinois where he became a respected mechanic and citizen.
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Champaign
Ill
David Nine
Henry Butt
Veedersburg
Flora Lucas
Chicago
George Butt
Hamilton
Ohio
Covington
Angeline E. Danforth
Frank and Werter
Ollie Jones
Lucinda Hoover
Watseka
Sarah Weir
Elizabeth Hoover
William
Iowa Central Extends Ticket Sales for Northern Destinations
Severe March storms slow travel north and northwest prompting Iowa Central to push dates for one way tickets to Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 28. For details contact your local railroad agent or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Dakotas
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
New Frisco Trains The Meteor And Worlds Fair Special
The St Louis and San Francisco railway on March 28 added two new trains The Meteor and The Worlds Fair Special to its service. The company also expands electric lighting and cafe car service in the Southwest under master in line Fred Harvey. For information contact R T Heed or Bryan Snyder in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Fred Harvey
R. T. Heed
Adv
Bryan Snyder
Normalites marry and attend drills at the Normal
Two Normalites Edith McClellan and Ed Martin wed with Edith linked to John Galyean and Miss Helm. Miss Mary Savage visited Miss Coffeen earlier this week. Miss Gertrude Richardson holds a two year certificate. Tom Miller helps on the farm with his brother. Visitors include Miss Lena Ballah Victor Welsh and Louis Boughner. Kate DeHaven paid a brief visit recently. Kate attended the Normal from autumn to spring. Miss Coffeen now in charge of the Normal. Students attending include Misses Myrtle Barkley Gertrude Fields Gertrude Ballah Zetta Miller Verna Burghart and Bert Ellmore.
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Edith McClellan
Ed Martin
John Galyean
Miss Helm
Kate DeHaven
Kate
Coffeen
Normal
Myrtle Barclay
Gertrude Fields
Gertrude Ballah
Zetta Miller
Verna Burghart
Bert Ellmore
Peruna touted by ministers and patients in 1900s letters
A Mt. Pleasant Park letter from Rev Harriet R Edwards praises Peruna as a quick and lasting cure for women’s ailments. The account cites backache, trembles, weak digestion, and fatigue improved by Peruna, with testimonials from Jos B Crowley and Mrs W Hetrick. Other women report relief from female weakness and related symptoms after using Peruna and Manalin.
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Harriet R. Edwards
Mt. Pleasant Park
Clinton
H. R. Edwards
Jos. B. Crowley
Illinois
Robinson
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Tom Miller
Lena Ballah
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Louis Boughner
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Peruna
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Barbara Alberty
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Appleton
Wis
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Dauphine Street
New Orleans
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Covington Milliner
Henselman’s Book Store
Gwimp & Son
South Third Street
CNL
Mayer’s Hardware Store
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Arthur Miller
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