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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
5
City notices urge residents to bring items for the large Combination Sale scheduled Saturday May 13. Report mentions local figures De Fox in Delphi for Presbytery meetings and several community updates including visits, church events, and a poultry ad offering Indiana Runner Duck eggs for hatching at five cents each from Mrs. Laura Cronkhite in Veedersburg.
Local notes recount daily visits and small events: Allen spent Sunday at Mudlay, C R Milford from Attica, Judge Marshall from Veedersburg, Wes Sprankie repainting his home, J Loeb stores receiving new goods, Zeke Evans improving Fourth street property, and various residents paying taxes or visiting. Easter services held, tax time busy, and a combination sale announced.
A historical note advertises Potey's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for children, claiming it contains no opiates or hard drugs and is available at druggists. The text features OCR distortions but presents a child medicine claim and price mention.
A May 2 Tuesday evening program at the M E church promises a popular social musical event. Madame Sturkow-Ryder will present a varied Lec ure-recital including Child Soves by De Bussey and will explain the pieces as she plays. Marianne Ryder brings her own grand piano and Mercer will sing Scotch songs Annie Laurit Bonnie Sweet Bessie and more.
Mrs. F. Marti of St. Joe Maryland says her sick boy recovered from a severe bronchial trouble after a doctor’s medicine failed. She reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured the cough and choking spells quickly and that they keep it on hand. All druggists carry it.
Education committee of London County Council presents a remarkable report about a Peckham schoolboy nearly 13 who cannot learn. He has learned only a few letters in his career, despite long schooling. It notes Roman shorthand origins and claims Emperor Titus was an expert.
The statement from J. L. Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin asserts Foley Kidney Pills cured back and kidney soreness improving appetite and sleep. He says after a short time of use he sleeps soundly and his general condition greatly improved. Ail druggists carry the pills.
Mrs. W. T. Convers is ill with neuragia and rheumatism. Ritchey Rice of Corpus Christi Texas is visiting his sister Mrs. Fred Board. B. F. Lindley of Danville was in our city Wednesday looking after interests. Miss Hazel Harden left last Saturday for a two weeks visit with friends at Lafayette and Fowler.
A short notice parades Kay a Sweet Powders claimed to cure colds in 24 hours for children while detailing various local repairs and improvements. Farmer Mack pushes a new feed barn project this week and Chas Brown rehabs his Fourth street home. W T Conner repaints and tidies his barber shop as Thompson’s shop undergoes updates. Charley Chaney takes fox hounds to Waynetown and Crawfordsville with hunting, a lively local scene.
Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder advertised to soothe swollen tender feet and bunions. Claims easy walking, relief from pains, and comfort. Priced 25 cents with a bold offer to sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
The First Church of Christ announces preaching on the second and fourth Sundays of each month by Hitler George Watkins. All are cordially invited to attend these meetings.
While explaining a medicinal claim, the ad asserts that Dr King’s New Life Pills break strikes by liver kidney and bowels and restore natural function, promising excellent health after use and recommending purchases at druggists for 252.
A new time card took effect on the division with changes to morning trains arriving earlier and the noon train running later. The 2 p.m. train is earlier, the 4 p.m. remains the same, and the evening train is earlier by 14 minutes. Workers must be vigilant not to miss trains amid the adjustments.
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