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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
5
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder issues affect both genders and children, urging Swamp Root as a remedy. It promotes sample bottles by mail, cites testimonials, and directs readers to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York for more information.
Pearbcy Winter green seeks a divorce alleging the marriage was a mistake and that her husband is not her intended partner. She asserts she discovered they married under false pretenses and questions the validity of the union.
Sure Shot Distemper Cure offered by Dr. Longacre and Frank Hull guarantees to prevent or cure distemper. Sold to veterinarians and animal owners seeking an effective remedy.
Unique 2843 the imported French coach stallion will commence the season at Webber's farm five miles southeast of Covington on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday and at Covington on Saturday of each week.
Brown, bred by M. Jean Viel in Breuville La Manche, France, sired by Government Stailion Naples. Foaled by Eebly, with further lineage to Vanikoro, Quality, Ventaure, and Wanderer. Terms: 1000 dollars to insure a colt to stand and be suckled. Payment due when mare is parted with or bred to other stock. A lien will be held on both mare and colt for service money. Care disclaimers apply. T.C. Webber, owner and Keeper.
Mrs Sarah Ivina Spinning longtime Atlanta Ill resident died April 19 1910 at 3 pm aged 97 years 4 months 28 days after a long illness She born December 22 1812 near Trenton New Jersey Her husband Dr Matthias Haines Spinning died in 1845 They lived in Covington Indiana and later moved to Atlanta Ill She leaves one daughter Mrs Charlotte Thomas six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter Funeral held at Atlanta Baptist church with Rev J S Bridges officiating Burial in Atlanta cemetery
Notice to defendant Carl Bowsher in Fountain Circuit Court February Term 1919 appears to be a misdate in a 1910 filing. Plaintiff Ora B. Randolph attains attachment and garnishment against nonresident defendant with May 28 1910 appearance date. Court requires defense by the third Monday of April 1910 at Covington Court House.
From the childhood practice of the Masai, ears are stretched to hang over the shoulder as a beauty standard for both genders. Young men and women lengthen ear lobes by threading small sticks and gradually adding thicker pieces until large ornaments fit, with tales of extreme cases like tin containers or jam pots. A safari anecdote recounts a man who split his ear lobes after attempting to wear an empty ox tongue tin. When obstructed, he tied the tassels together to manage them.
A quotation notes the speaker complains of a stiff neck on the first day an airship arrives in town, hindering head movement as a vivid reaction to the new aircraft. The remark captures local nerves and curiosity about the airship's arrival.
A 1738 will of Sir Joseph Jekyll master of the rolls left funds to pay the national debt after his wife’s death. Lord Mansfield called the bequest foolish and it was set aside as proof of mental weakness. A Dublin gentleman’s will left all to the elder son of his brother, or to the second if none.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Union prayer meeting set for Thursday evening April 21 at 7 30 p.m. All are invited to attend these meetings.
Rev. W. E. Mc Kenzie will be present for both services. He delivers a communion address and administers the Sacrament at the morning service and preaches in the evening. He meets the Quarterly Conference Monday at 2 30. The Bend pastor preaches at 2 30 and administers the Sacrament. Frank K. Dougherty, Pastor.
In Rome a carriage ran over Senator Mazzacchelli and also killed his nephew, a magistrate, who slipped on tramway lines while stepping back. A passing car then struck the nephew, ending both lives instantly in a sequence of accidents.
The well known stallion Newtown Boy was sold at Veedersburg last Saturday to Bert Hushaw. The price was 250 dollars, despite controversy and court costs for Kerr and Deth. He will stand the 1910 season at Newtown for 15 dollars, offering a strong breeding chance for horsemen. The first colt sold for 7000 dollars, with others achieving high sums and notable racing reputation.
A reminiscence notes that an original Florodora girl preferred privacy about her stage past. The exchange hints the show was produced long ago and she did not want others to know her link to Florodora.
A humorous aside notes a man's success after taking his wife into the business and the wife aiming to reduce waste as much as possible. The exchange cited from Puck highlights gender roles and domestic efficiency in a light, comic tone.
A short humorous exchange shows Mrs Givem offering a dime and Weary Willie seeking payment for a musical education. The vignette reflects a dime a lesson street scene and social humor.
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