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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
4
The Republication lists display advertising at 8 cents per inch for one year contracts, 9 cents for six months to under a year, and 16 cents for contracts under six months. Metabase electros rate 6 cents per inch. Local rate 8 cents per line for one insertion and 5 cents per line for each additional insertion.
Entered as Second Class matter at the post office at Covington Indiana.
James L. Minnick 26 and Katy Dunbar 23. Jobrn Davis 25 and Josie Allen 21. Elmer Weston 25 and Nellie George 21. Albert Ruttenbrock 26 and Ada M. Lewin 27. John Cruser 26 and Bertha Holsinger 28.
The period from August 31 to September 29, 1913 will feature three eclipses. A partial solar eclipse occurs August 31, a total lunar eclipse on September 15, and another partial solar eclipse on September 29.
Rev Samuel A Stephan of Plain City Ohio will lecture at the Methodist church on August 11 and 12 with themes The Over Ammergau Play and Jean Valjean The March from Hell to Heaven. Praise from Rev G I Wilson of Sistersville West Virginia calls his delivery masterful. Also includes a sale note for four Duroc brood sows from Clint Smith.
We sincerely thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our mother and sister Mrs Margarett Kennedy. Gratitude extended to Rev Father Shea for prayers, M Board undertaker, and for the floral offerings at the funeral.
Preparations move the Citizens bank to the McGeorge block corner room on Tuesday and Wednesday while the old Reed quarters are remodeled. The project aims to create a modern banking space with upgraded heating lighting and plumbing and the firm hopes to return home for the winter.
A Mansfield man recounts severe kidney and bladder symptoms after a bout of guppe. After trying various remedies, he credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with restoring his health and enabling him to return to work. The affidavit is sworn by Notary Ray C Longbotham on May 7, 1912.
A persuasive ad requests readers to write Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY for a sample bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It urges mentioning Covington Weekly Republican and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles available at drag stores.
A woman's work drains her strength and Scott's Emulsion provides predigested body-food to restore energy. It is alcohol free and free of harmful drugs, delivering nutrients to strengthen organs, tissues, and blood while easing tiredness and nervousness.
A Bend course advertises Stereopticon lectures on Egypt to be held Tuesday August 5 and Wednesday August 6, with an orchestra concert on Thursday August 7. The total price is 40 cents for the course or 15 cents for each evening.
J T Prather the Od Reliable Carriage Maker advertises complete carriage work at bargain prices. Tires reset for $1 50 four new steel tires 400 rims four wheels 66 cents each spokes eight cents each and a general cut along the line. Blacksmithing woodwork painting and trimming done by experienced workers at 2nd shop west of McMahon's barn Covington Indiana.
First Presbyterian Church urges continued attendance as Bible school runs Sundays at 10 o clock during vacation. Pastor D K Pax Ph D will be away with addresses in Adrian Michigan and later Yorkville Michigan care of Midland Park D K Pax minister.
In a heated Democratic city race for nominations with a convention set for next Tuesday, multiple candidates hustle for support. Observers expect a pro administration slate to prevail, with an opposition group likely after the ticket is named.
The undersigned Lena Sewell administratrix with will annexed of Homer Sewell deceased is appointed and qualified by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana. The estate is reported solvent. TBAB dw.
Miss Edith Miller hosted Thata Mi Chi at her Seventh Street home honoring sister Mrs Hugh Miller of Chicago. Visitors included Effie and Lydia Struble Hamilton Ohio Floyd and Alice Dennison Oxford Ohio Leota Heffner Ada Case Indianapolis. J N Kerr and Leftie Kerr visited Cain township and the Ottson family returned from Lawrence with John Dunklebarger and family staying a few weeks. Dr White Rossville visited Fred Reed family. Myrtle Purnell Attica visitor and Hardy Rush wife entertained the Whist club.
Mrs D L Kenney reports decades of suffer, skin ailment cured by Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment. Ad claims perfect relief after fifty years of burning itching and pain. Available from PFELFER CHEMICAL CO Saint Louis MO or by mail with ad placement in the Republican.
A local catering service announces flexible meal options for the public offering daily or weekly menus. The provider emphasizes fresh ingredients and best value for customers seeking convenient dining solutions.
Workmen uncover a stash of Long Cross pennies from Henry III era in Amberley road South gate England. The coroner impanels a jury, an expert testifies to the coins' age, verdict declares them ancient and concealed with unknown depositor, and the coroner claims the treasure for the king.
A seven year old well kept driving horse named Sound, suitable for use in harness. Inquiries requested at this office.
A reporter quips about a husband’s health as Mrs. Rhymer replies he is not looking well. The humor centers on his excessive originality and the notion his mind bears many bruises from ideas. From Woman’s Journal.
A fragmentary parade of quirky phrases and names linked to well known expressions. The snippets include playful asides and interjections attributed to various figures with hints of literary and historical references.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. It promises to pay $100 for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to request testimonials from C F Cheney & Co Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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