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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
8
A legal business notice notes an office on Washington street, third door west of M. E. chore, handling litiated cases and specialty matters.
A concise roundup from regional dispatches highlights local events, notable visits, and community updates. Reports cover civic activities, school notices, market happenings, and seasonal milestone notes across various towns.
Local column reports heat and crop damage across farms, funerals in Coal Branch, shows at Covington, and residents bailing hay. Oats and corn prices listed, pensions day turnout, job moves, and school staffing notes. A grain elevator overload, gravel road election, and Greene's Syrup of Tar guarantee featured.
An advertisement claims most Americans suffer dyspepsia and liver complaints with symptoms like sour stomach sour headache heartburn and vomiting after meals. It urges readers to visit a druggist for August Flower at 73 cents and promises relief after two doses. It credits LeRoy Allen and J P Buckner for Green’s Prize Almapac promotion.
Pir William Mahoney, of Muncie, has arrived at Foster and will move into Mr William Foster's house to run a barber shop. Ed Daller has moved his household goods to Covington to work as night operator for the Big Four at that place. Ed is a hale fellow.
Rain is needed badly. Rev Samuel Switzer filled his last appointment at Forrest Hill last Sunday. Thomas Gaskin and wife spent Sunday at Campbell Gibson. Harry Zafall and son Ralph were on the creek last Saturday. Migs Maude Rickets spent Sunday with Luin Zatall. Arthur Hoover was in this vicinity last Sunday. Rev James Asbury plans platform dancers. Otterville Iowa resident Dinial Bantz reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief from asthma and cough, outperforming prior remedies.
The Colimar Bros two big shows arrive from Attica early Saturday and set up for the day’s performances by noon. A morning parade draws a large crowd though the wagon display falls short of Barnum style. The menagerie includes two large elephants and lions. The evening crowd fills the tent and leaves satisfied as the troupe heads to Cayuga after showing in Covington.
Medical Examiner Dr. Llewellyn Jordan of the U S Treasury praises Peruna claiming rapid recovery from catarrh and renewed vigor. He asserts catarrh is systemic and that Peruna directly uplifts nerve centers to heal mucous membranes and permanent cure, with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
A local report notes the Gollmar Bros. drew a splendid crowd, with potential future success expected to place them in the rival class. If they visit Covington again, a large turnout is anticipated.
The 2204 annual Old Settlers meeting will be held at Smith's grave in Yeddo on Thursday August 15. Hon Andrew Marshall presides with Keeling Livant delivering the welcome. Speakers include Hon C B Landis Rev J F Philips and Harry Fine. Relief fund chaired by John Pavey and Samuel Bonebrake. liberal premiums offered. Grounds well located with water and shade. no intoxication or gambling allowed. Dinner on grounds by Albert Farr at 252 each. Wm H Myres secretary for details.
The notice argues appendicitis rises with worry and constipation and blames extraneous matter in the appendix rather than seeds. It recommends Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestion and urges readers to obtain it via Leroy Allen with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and Hobbs' Sparagus Pills with dealer ads.
The Fall web-worm Hyphastria cunea forms loose tents on many trees from July through summer. Larvae are yellowish with a black head and sparse hairs, distinct from tent caterpillars. Control methods include cutting out small webs, burning large nests, spraying Paris green, and removing eggs in fall and winter. The article also notes illustrations of the Tent Caterpillar and practical measures for gardeners.
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