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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
8
A scanned page includes refunds offers for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and Jell O dessert advice with flavors noted. Also promotes Grain-O beverage and De Witts Little Early Risers as health aids, with customer endorsements from Le Roy Allen and C F Myers and J P Buckner.
Dozens of notices sketch multiple deaths from Steam Corner to Veedersburg and Yeddo. Ruby Farr and Clyde Walton die at home aged 12, Otis Wilson aged 24, John Pugh in infirmary, Samuel Shafer aged 80, Ollie Dice aged 14, Olive Dice, and Clyde Walton’s funeral at Centennial Cemetery. Dr. J S Mavity of Fowler dies of stomach cancer after a long career. Daniel Baker and Ene Norton remembered. services and interments at Potomac and Mt Hope with G A R involvement.
The community mourns the death of Mr. Notun a longtime stock buyer and expert in shipping stock who worked with J M Adamson for a decade. He was a familiar figure on the streets and his passing leaves many residents grieving.
A. T. Jackson of Kewanna Ind reports relief from severe breathlessness dizziness chest pain and weak pulse after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. He asserts the remedy provided a complete cure.
Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to regulate heart action and stimulate digestion to produce rich red blood and overall strength. Sold by druggists with a guarantee from Dr Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Indiana.
Lake Georges near Bun Gendor Australia drew scientific interest for its mysterious behavior. The lake measures about 20 by 7 miles when full and has no outlet though fed by mountain creeks. Aboriginal lore mentions trees covering the lake and water sinking below the bed.
The article surveys English rulers from the Norman era to the early modern period noting that about a quarter died violently. It lists William I Richard I Richard II Edward II Edward V Richard III Charles II Henry VII George III and others with causes from murder to battle and execution. It also mentions Elizabeth Mary Anne and Henry VI in deaths tied to illness or remorse.
A clergyman recalls an Irish man bringing a child for baptism and asking how to spell the family name. The man admits he does not write, and debates whether Magrath or McGrath is correct. He finally suggests spelling with a middle sized g.
The article notes the guillemot lays eggs on bare rocky edges along the coast. Its egg is nearly conical with a broad base and pointed tip so it can only roll in a circle, preventing it from rolling off cliffs.
A Chicago Tribune line notes that Badpsun bought a set of books on installment payments just before his imprisonment. He claimed the purchase would make the time poem shorter, suggesting a personal rationale behind the timing and shopping choice.
An optimistic ad touts Benson's Plaster as faster and more effective than rivals for coughs colds lumbago asthma bronchitis and liver and kidney issues. It claims 5000+ fans and 55 top awards across Europe and the Americas and urges readers to buy genuine versions from Benbury & Johnson New York.
Sam Diffenderfer moved to the country with his household goods and soon found city life dull for a farmraised man. Homer Sewell of Covington Indiana registered on a visit and, though Civil War veteran, learned bicycle riding during prior stops. he currently works in abstracting and served in the 10th Indiana Regiment, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland under General Thomas. Last Sunday’s soggy excursion train to Indianapolis drew a crowd despite foul wind and cold. locals including Mrs. Cora Russell and others joined, hoping for better weather while waiting by a stove in Covington.
Attica city council closed a deal Monday evening to purchase the electric light plant for ten thousand dollars. The city will take possession on June first and expected service improvements are promised.
A sisterly review calls A Furnace of Earth an ideal love story with a pure, lovable heroine. It explores a young woman's struggle between spirit and flesh with frank, dreaming romance. Cloth bound edition priced at $1.25 by The Camelot Co. City.
Veedersburg was visited by night prowlers Saturday night targeting Ralph Gookins Joseph Coats and Mon Osborn residences. Little value was stolen mostly clothing left at the railroad where the suspects fled by train. They may be the same culprits who visited Covington the prior night.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy and try a box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic tonight. The genuine tablets are stamped C. C. C and sold by all druggists, not in bulk.
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