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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
6
A Michigan farmer’s letter attacks mail order houses for draining local money, promising better value and service from home merchants. The piece urges residents to buy locally to support roads, schools, churches, and public goods, citing wasted funds and poor aftersales from distant catalogs.
A judge notes a domestic quarrel where Mrs Hankfull mocks Mrs Dough over boasting about solid gold radiators. In the drawing room Mr Bankfoll tosses twenty dollar gold pieces into a fake lake while joking about heating with radium as an absurd modern boast.
Taunton Massachusetts Reverend Joel H Metcalf pursues astronomy between ministerial duties and discovers a new comet. The object is named Metcalfs comet and is under close observation by astronomers worldwide.
A White House report states the president will not stop in Indiana on the May 30 trip from Indianapolis to Lansing. Secretary Loeb notes night travel makes formal welcomes unlikely, though brief remarks at Anderson or Muncie may occur if crowds form. The route follows the Big Four through Anderson, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Waterson, Angola, and Hillsdale.
Judge A B Anderson denied Anna M Boyle's request for a temporary injunction blocking the Louisville New Albany and Corydon railroad from enforcing the two cent fare law. After the ruling, railroad VP G McKinley said the company would test the law by continuing to charge 41 75 cents per mile for passenger service.
Jeffersonville Indiana April 24 Judge H C Montgomery rules Prof W W Borden did not make his meaning clear declaring the will invalid leaving widow as sole beneficiary of about 1 000 000. He bequeathed his world museum to Indiana and Indiana University but trustees did not respond to the suit.
In Lodz on April 22 terrorists seized a government liquor funds convoy. A bomb destroyed the carriage escorted by soldiers. Three soldiers were killed and five wounded, along with the coachman and a government employee. The band fled with $2,000.
The Hathaway farm home on the Silverwood road twelve miles south of Covington was entered and a trunk used as a depository was stolen. The trunk held $1,500 in cash and over $3,000 in notes. Local suspects are named and arrests are expected soon.
Jasper Indiana April 23 Charles Behrens former cashier of the People's State Bank Huntingburg was accused of embezzling 40000 dollars of bank funds and surrendered by a bondsman for fear of skipping trial. He easily renewed his bond.
Bert Oberlin, a prominent Butler citizen, was instantly killed during a hunting outing when his friend William Holtsberg fired at a bird. Oberlin stopped, fell to his side, and Holtsberg’s shot struck him in the neck.
A freight train on the Indiana Southern railway near Sardinia Indiana derailed after a split rail. Seven freight cars and the caboose left the track and three passengers were seriously injured. The accident occurred on April 25 and involved a passenger carrying caboose.
Harrisburg reports Mr Blue Stone of Allegheny county offered a House resolution urging President Roosevelt to seek a second term. The measure was defeated by a viva voce vote without debate. Columbus Ind reports seven month old George Cook died by strangulation in a Hope home. The Indianapolis Frog and Switch plant at Springfield Ohio owned by Vice President Fairbanks burned with $250000 loss. A new revolution begins in Honduras backing Manuel Bonilla.
A reader testimonial touts Cascasweet as life saving for a child's stomach disorder. The bottle claims 50 doses or 25 cents and is recommended by M. Vaudorn.
Perrysville news notes births illnesses and social visits including Harry Boylas in Indianapolis and a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Will Morgan. Earl Xellar’s burial in Liberty cemetery follows his Danville death. Covington Gun Club shoots prize cup to CV Cunningham with May 1 event planned. Dr Shoop Cough Cure promoted as safe remedy with legal labeling emphasis.
The piece urges more rest for the digestive system and defines indigestion as a warning. It promotes Kodol as a thorough stomach relief that digests food and aids restoration to normal activity, sold locally by M C VanDork with a guarantee.
Piano tuner Richard Smith will be in Danville Illinois on May 1 for in home service. Advertisements promote DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills and its benefits for kidney health. Mrs Julia Bill of Newtown visited the city on business last Thursday.
Clover Leaf announces special excursion rates to multiple destinations including Atlanta City New Jersey Chautauqua Lake Norfolk Philadelphia Saratoga Springs Seattle Spokane Los Angeles and more. Tickets on sale dates vary from April 19 to November 30 with general sales through May 31. For rates contact local Clover Leaf agents or General Passenger Agent W L Ross Toledo Ohio.
Ross Smith of Covington seeks a license from the Board of Commissioners to sell spirituous and other intoxicating liquors in the Second Ward. The requested premises are a South room of a frame building on South end of described lands, 50 by 14 feet, with permission to allow drinking on the premises. He also seeks permission to sell tobacco cigars and soft drinks at the same time and place.
Royal 45852 offers a 107 season at Covington Indiana with a $15 service price to insure a colt. Payment due when mare is parted moved or bred. A lien on mare and colt secures service money. Fountain Warren Breeding Co keeper F B Hull on McCabe Farm Covington Indiana.
Modoc described as a tall black gelding at 15 hands with heavy bone and a good eagle, weighing 1050 pounds and noted for height and build.
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