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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
3
Joe Black describes his move to a new residence in South Dakota and notes unsettled weather with daily light snow, while the enterprise of big mining companies is described by a former townsman with cautious optimism.
A writer from Covington documents a long train journey to Lincoln Nebraska via Champaign and Omaha. He describes stopping at Piuma South Dakota and details mining town life with references to Homestake, the four hoists, and a public recreation building with free facilities. He praises Lincoln’s sights and the grand theatre, noting costs for movies and plays.
A reader letter reflects on the value of the home newspaper and urges sending copies to friends. The writer expresses that life back home differs and emphasizes reading the paper first, even before advertisements, concluding with a request to share it with a friend.
Leroy Sanders of Ovington Indiana is named examiner in the building and loan department of the Indiana state auditor as Isaac Dunn's term ends May 1. Sanders, a Fountain County clerk and key player in the Taggart aligned wing, aided Homer L. Cook’s secretary of state bid and attended Danville Illinois meetings shaping the Democratic ticket. He succeeds Dunn, with Netterville heading the loan division. Sanders’ ties to Fountain County politics are noted amid a broader Indianapolis posting of state officials. Local mentions include residents visiting Covington and nearby towns, plus commercial ads and a subscription plea for The Covington Republican.
Warning against mercury containing salves for catarrh and endorsing Juwlls Catarrh Care from F B Cheney Co Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Advises to ensure genuineness and to buy from reputable physicians and druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Covington Republican is Fountain County’s leading weekly paper with local and personal items, school and agricultural coverage, and strong county boosterism. It highlights Covington and county affairs, offers a long running “Covington 17 Years Ago” column, and features a prominent classified department.
Real estate transfers filed in Fountain County show multiple deeds recorded in Covington, Veedersburg, Attica, and surrounding townships. Transactions include Walter S. Mac Irvin, Rufus Be Metbough, Mars S. Watcht, May Hlose, Clara Carpenter, and others transferring parcels ranging from 20 to 40 acres plus various lots with amounts listed from 100 to 2368.15 dollars, reflecting activity in Jackson, Richland, Veedersburg, and Covington areas.
Notice is given that Charles E. Phebus will apply to Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners at its next session beginning the first Monday in May for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than five gallons for one year with on premises consumption rights. The premises are in Covington First Ward described as the front room on the ground floor of a two story frame building on east one third of lot 73, fronts Liberty Street.
Chas E Cooper of Greencastle was in town this week on business.
Advise overcoming weakness to prevent sickness and promote natural healing. Promote Scott's Emulsion as nourishment that enriches blood, strengthens lungs, and helps air passages. Claims it generates body heat to protect against winter sickness and builds up resistance. Available at drug stores from Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N J.
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