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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
5
The column lists residents visiting from Danville Williamsport Attica and Williamsport and traveling to Green Castle Indianapolis and Muncie. It notes new awnings ready made clothing from Loeb's and Monarch Shirts exclusive agents. A street grader improved several streets and the temperance institute plans a May event.
There’s nothing to fear as to pain or lack of professional skill when your teeth are treated at our hands. With approved methods and scientific research, our genuineness, conveniences, and conscientious operators ensure a pleasant experience. Edward J. Martin, Dentist, Covington, Ind.
A sweeping county roundup reports local events from multiple towns. Notable items include community meetings, school activities, market updates, and small-town social notes reflecting daily life across the region.
The Possum Run Zephyrs report very bad weather with roads out of sight. Farmers say oats are nearly under ground. Henry Prather visited the farm Sunday. Mrs. William and Mrs. G A Steely visited friends on the creek last Sunday. Some boys report short of money and raided their mothers chicken houses. A R Shoemaker is sick. William Silvia is remodeling his house.
Joseph Jowell and his wife are on the sick list this week. Mrs Erasmus Keller near Yeddo is reported seriously ill. Grant Ratcliff moved from his Cates area farm to the Kingman house vacated by Ira Maris. John Copeland began work on his new west end house. a Marshall contractor is on the job. Mrs John Sowers is improving after her injury. the wound heals. Ratcliff seen in town with a sling, giving a fierce look after earlier troubles.
The text argues the illness is not as terrible as feared and can be stopped early. It urges belief, self monitoring, and at home care using Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. A free sample offer is suggested from BOWNE, Chemists, 408 Pearl Street. Emphasis on not delaying treatment and life-saving potential.
Jas Laird was in Covington Monday. Work on Hatt lumber sheds is progressing rapidly. Covington attendees attended the K and P meeting Thursday night. Cain township is the banner township, lacking a poorhouse representative. A girl baby arrived at Henry David sons. Mother and child are well but Henry must be watched. Mrs Chapman was taken to her daughter. Mrs Hornbecks at Crawfordsville will be cared for by her children. A specialist from Indianapolis opened an abscess in Dr Sanger’s left lung, removing about a pint of pus. A tube was inserted and the pus continues to ooze. the doctor is very weak.
The Sun notes visitors and movements in Silverwood including Miss Maggie Randolph heading to Danville Indiana for nurses training. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Blowsley on April 10. Stephen Randolph of Covington did business here last Thursday. Mrs. Bert Jones fell ill but has recovered. A pew dwelling near Silver Island is completed by H C Randolph for his son John and wife. Four Waterson school graduates from March prepare speeches for commencement. Five names listed among the graduates. Exelsior Food Co advertises poultry mix and insect destroyer at 20 dollars a week plus expenses for agents in Parsone Kansas.
Miss Cora Quiggle is seriously ill with rheumatism. Miss Lydia Leach is reported ill with typhoid fever. Marshall Sentman of Pablos A. is visiting his uncle, Amos Sentman. Miss Nellie Barklay of Covington was the guest of Mrs. W H Mallory this week. Samuel Gore has sold his grocery stake to Albert Keys who is now sole proprietor. Robert King of Covington works in the harness department at Archeys hardware store.
Geo L Heard of High Tower Georgia reports eczema covering his baby after treatment by a family physician. After using a box of Banner Salve the itching ceased and the baby slept, with the doctor noting it was doing more good than prior treatments.
Weeping Willow George Goudy works for John Sutter this summer. Mrs Oliphant will join her husband Thomas Oliphant in Covington where he leads a carpenter gang. Mamie Holycross suffers whooping cough. Mrs Milton Groves hosted friends at a carpet gathering. Henry Groves and sister Mary left for near Indianapolis with Sarah Sarah and Clarence Pearson to Covington. Walter Cunningham and wife visited Mrs Groves. Mrs Milton Wright improves slowly. Eva Truman ill with throat trouble. Jonas Ballah, wife and daughter Sarah visited friends north of Covington. Grand party at George Smith's Tuesday evening. Mrs George of Attica business call in Covington says roads improving. Miss Myrtle White on sick list. Miss Ide Switzer returns to school. Mr White and David Tolbert transacted business with Jonas Ballah. Jim Clevera inspires many good thoughts. readers welcome him home. Mrs David Colbert sick this week. Ruth Johnson shows improvement. William Groves seeks help to farm.
Town notes report W W Harbaugh in Chicago and visits by locals to Veedersburg Attica and Danville. Alfred Parker chosen town clerk. A W Messmore welcomed a son. Riverside baby mystery continues. several residents face illness and weather challenges as markets and farming activities continue along with cattle purchases and crop concerns.
Isaac Romine of the Danville Soldiers Home visited relatives near Foster Sunday. Ww and Burnie Briles were in Danville Friday on a horse swap. George Johnson has begun the erection of an addition to his dwelling.
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