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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic that rebuilds the nervous system. A testimonial from H C Cunningham of Allegheny Pa claims lasting strength after eight bottles, noting prior illness and pain. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Miles Medical Co Ellhart Ind
Richard Smith offers piano tuning services in Danville Illinois. Contact by phone 2045 for appointments and tuning.
A notice warns that anyone owing the Republican party any account will be asked to settle in the coming months. It urges readers to come in and pay during the dull season and not wait to be asked.
A. C. Fears optical parlor in Covington announces the installation of a new ophthalmoscope for eye examinations and defect detection. The device enables scientific testing and proper correction, with prices advertised as most reasonable.
Carrinton D. Smits announces weekly office hours in the K P building front office room on Wednesdays and Saturdays to transact township business. The item ends with a health ad promoting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by Geo D. Cook.
David H. Sexton farm hand, 28, living near Wingate, is jailed on an appearance related charge pressed by his niece Minnie Bennett, 14. The girl claims assault began about seven months ago and threatens kept secret. An aunt’s inquiry prompted a warrant. Sexton was arrested last Saturday. He denies the accusation. a reported incident charge lies in court and a family mistreatment charge may follow. He remains in Montgomery County jail unable to post bond.
William R Grubbs born in Dearborn County Indiana in June 1840 died July 28 1906 at home in Boukerville aged 66 years one month Survived by Rosalinda Willey whom he married May 5 1860 nine children twenty five grandchildren one great grandchild and five brothers Amos Thomas and Phillip Grubbs The family moved to Jennings County in 1873 He was a brother of Amos and Thomas Grubbs and county assessor Phillip Grubbs of Wabash Township Funeral attended by three brothers who were among eight children living Five brothers three attended the funeral The notice ends with an advertisement by Kingman Realty Co offering land ownership.
Hillsboro resident Mack Williams rejoices as his son Herbert, long believed dead after sailing toward distant lands, sends a May 25 letter from San Francisco to his mother in Fountain County. James Williams of the Farmers Bank aided the search without success until now.
James S. Suerman urges Republicans to work with the National Congressional Committee to elect two Republicans to Congress. The campaign should stress Theodore Roosevelt's achievements and personality, funded by $1 subscriptions. Subscribers receive the Republican Campaign Text Book and committee documents. Also notes available soft coal from P J McMahon in Covington.
The Indiana State Fair opening September 10 in Indianapolis will award about 56 000 dollars in premiums with 10 000 for trotting and pacing. Cattle leads the totals with 6 599 dollars in prizes, heavy draft and coach horses 4 347 and light harness horses 2 300. Fine Arts 1 200 plus poultry 1 900, sheep 2 200 and broader premiums draw heavy exhibits through the Shoe Fair. Judges will begin Tuesday to ensure a five day fair, entries close September 1, Secretary Charles Downing reports. Aeron Stevens will fly daily and Weber’s Prize Band will perform with vaudeville acts each afternoon.
Coleman Reeves Coleman offers a Standard Talking Machine for 2.98 with every 25 purchase. Advert says the device is practically given away and invites customers to call and hear the machine play.
An advertisement extols a food as superior for nutrition and tissue nourishment especially nerves, calling its action medicinal. It invites readers to send for a free sample and notes the price of $1.00 at all druggists.
Edward Mackersy head of the secret service department of the Monon railroad said he did not know a thing about the Linden robbery on last Sunday night. Detectives work night and day without headway, with theories and speculation but no tangible progress toward justice.
Notice promotes eye care with Dr Faith and Dr Gilson. Office day Friday of each week. Patients urged to seek eye examinations and glasses as needed.
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin No. 131 from August 3 1906 urges early quarantine of diseased herds and strict sanitation to prevent spread. It stresses farmer responsibility and asserts police sanitary measures as essential tools, calling for coordinated state and federal control.
R A. Craig, veterinarian, and Arthur Goss, director, outline herd relocation to new yards to prevent crow ding infection. Emphasis on ample shelter, separate yards for very sick hogs, daily tar disinfectant at 2 percent, proper feeding and water practices, and safe disposal of dead hogs by burning or lime burial. End with thorough postoutbreak cleaning, disinfection, and plowing of old yards.
Season of 1906 summer tourist tickets valid to popular resorts from June 1 to Oct 1 1906 with stopovers allowed at reduced rates. Knights of Pythias biennial meeting in New Orleans October 1906 offers one fare plus 25 cents round trip. National Educational Association in San Francisco July 4 to 13 1906 with one fare plus $2 to San Francisco or Los Angeles. B P C E annual meeting in Denver July 1996 with very low rates to be announced later.
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