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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
The notice reminds readers to submit news early as Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy and printing goes to press on Thursday afternoon. Delays past Wednesday afternoon risk not appearing in the current issue.
Ava Frances Cunningham aged 14 died at her home south of Wallace after rapid weight gain during illness. Her father Jasper Cunningham was once extremely heavy, weighing 425 pounds at his death, and her mother remains living though also large. A maternal uncle is of normal size. During the illness the girl's weight increased by about one pound daily.
William W. Slusser, 50, of Richland, visits Lucas Nebeker to divide his property among three children, keeping the home farm. He then secures a marriage license for Mary Widner, 53, in what is described as his second marriage and her fourth, after two prior husbands are dead and another divorced.
Take Your Buggies to J T Prather the Old Reliable Carriage Maker for full line repairs and orders Low prices on tires rims spokes and repairs. Second shop west of McMahon’s barn Covington Ind.
Myron York became proprietor of the Paul C Boord grocery and bakery after a Wednesday morning closing. The stock invoice started at noon that day and York is now in charge. The sale, arranged through Fountain Trust Company, includes Boord’s residence on Washington street, with plans to retire to the West around October for health reasons.
The Romine children held a family reunion Sunday at Earl and Miss Julia Romine's home in this city. Dinner and supper were served and family pleasures were enjoyed. Attending were Earl and sister Julia, Enoch and family, C. C. Romine and family of Danville, Mrs. Mary Ritchey and son Paul of Chadron, Neb., and Mrs. Mont Bodine and children of Flora.
The Rev. Samuel A. Stephan of Plain City Ohio gave two lectures at the Methodist church on Monday and Tuesday evenings. He and his wife visited at the parsonage. He presented Ober Ammergau Play and Jean Valjean in an engaging style. Attendance was fair though the speaker deserved a larger audience.
The church urges attendance at Bible school each Sunday at 10 o'clock as the only service kept up during vacation. The pastor's vacation address is Adrian Michigan until August and then Yorkville Michigan, care of Midland Park D K Fox Ph D Minister.
A lightning bolt hit the Wabash bridge over Bear Creek near Fountain Friday morning burning out the same. Train service to the city was halted until repairs were completed by Tuesday morning, causing public and local disruption.
A man from Manafield Pennsylvania, after grippe settled in kidneys and bladder caused two months of illness and pain, reports relief after using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. He states he resumed work and praises the remedy in a notarized 1912 affidavit.
A promotional letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It claims the remedy will convince anyone and notes regular bottle sizes of fifty cents and one dollar sold at drug stores. Also mentions Covington Weekly Republican.
A descriptive reflection on the Wabash valley’s hunting grounds and river landscape. The narrator invites the reader to linger on the northwest square, perceiving the river’s blue line, green banks, and cultivated fields under a summer sky, urging recollection of homeland.
S A Richardson born July 19 1860 at Coal Creek Indiana grew to manhood on his father’s farm He married Florence Barker in 1885 and fathered seven children Funeral services were held at the Greentown home and at the Coal Creek church with burial in Coal Creek cemetery after a long illness from stomach cancer.
A new time card went into effect Monday on the Wabash road adjusting several east and west bound schedules. Eastbound No 34 changes to 7 45 a m, No 2 to 12 24 a m, No 28 to 6 02 a m. Westbound No 3 to 1 42 a m, No 9 to 7 48 a m. Towpath morning train schedule from Attica to Covington and return detailed with 8 00 am start, 8 56 am arrival, 10 50 am departure, 11 40 am Attica arrival. afternoon 4 05 pm start, 4 45 pm Covington arrival, 4 50 pm return, 5 45 pm Attica arrival. Advertise your wants in the Republican for results.
Transactions filed for record list Wilbur Young and wife to W R Massey for lot 128 V add Covington at 1000 dollars. John Belles and wife trustees I O O F lodge Wallace tract to Warren C Bowers and wife for lot 80 Wms Bros add Hillsboro 290 dollars. Harry Fishero and wife to Leland J Wallace and wife for no half or block 218 Veedersburg 1000 dollars.
A son in law reveals he must support his wife's retired parents yet resents the old man who questioned his ability to fund his wife’s previous standard of living. The exchange exposes family tensions and expectations.
A courtroom exchange shows gender bias and persuasive power topics as a district attorney quizzes juror familiarity. The judge dismisses the line of questioning as foolish, and a juror is excused when the juror reveals his wife sits among potential jurors.
The Trustee of Wabash Township Fountain County Indiana proposes for the next year expenditures and tax levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting to be held at the school house of School District No 4.
At the Alpine Resort guests recount a splendid day in the Alps. The Count brims with humor as he jokes about English mothers and his daughters climbing, noting he rode the mountain vernacular. Punch captures the playful exchange.
Trustee C M Coggins lists 1913 estimates and taxes: Township Expenditures 1.1 percent and 18 cents per hundred. Local Tuition Expenditures 1579.50 with 2 percent tax and 75 cent per poll. Special School Expenditures 4031.15 with 65 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll. Road Expenditures 1574.50 with 0.5? cents per hundred. Additional Road Expenditures 38175 with 0.0? tax per hundred. Poor Expenditures 306.90 with 0.5 cent per hundred. Total expenditures 9274.15 and total tax levy 85? cents per hundred. Taxables 613,600. Polls 174. Date August 4, 1913.
The Trustee of Cain Township in Bountain County proposes at the advisory board’s annual meeting to consider yearly expenditures and tax levies. The meeting is set to be held at the office on [date].
In a humorous exchange a clerk suggests a calm read to ease a husband recovering from a heart condition. The wife mentions doctors advised avoiding excitement while her husband remains eager about the world series.
The document lists a township budget dated September 2 1913 detailing expenditures and taxes by category including township, local tuition, special school tax, road tax, additional road tax, and other township bond fund. It shows total expenditures of 119,700 and total tax 125 cents per hundred dollars with net taxable property around 140 85.
A witty exchange shows Mrs Henpeck declaring the world a stage while Mr Henpeck laments that some men mistake themselves for stage managers reflecting a lighthearted view of theater life.
A first doctor recaps two unusual patients this morning a beekeeper with hives and a grass widow suffering hay fever. The second doctor confirms the eyebrow raising diagnosis and notes the day’s curious cases.
A humorous exchange features a judge and a couple arguing over the quality of an omelet. The groom insists the dish is tough and blames the cook while the bride defends the meal as acceptable. The dialogue reflects light domestic banter.
The line expresses a vow of steadfast love through hardship and danger, not a wedding promise. It signals unwavering devotion regardless of future events or marriage, focusing on enduring affection beyond present circumstances.
The Trustee of Wichkind Township Fourtain County proposes the yearly expenditures and tax levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting to be held at the Trustee office MeMilotu badiaua.
On September 2 1913 Richland Township trustees propose expenditures totaling 22279.00 with a 20 cent per hundred tax levy. Local and special school taxes road taxes poor fund and bond interest are itemized with specific amounts and per cent rates.
The illustration features white frocks of lace and embroidery with coats sashes and short tunics in color. A palest saffron silk divided tunic and V shaped plastron highlight the bodice. The bodice and skirt combine cream lace over pale saffron messaline, paired with white buttoned boots.
A famous actress shows a spring blue and white dining room makeover. Soft Delft curtains, blue Delft wallpaper, old blue and white china on shelves, carved mahogany furniture, a blue rug, and silver candlesticks create a striking, cohesive space that's both sittable and dining ready.
Four couples attended a photograph inspired gathering devised by the wife of the oldest photographer. Invitations showed a house print a couple and clock face set for eight guests were asked to bring six prints each. Centerpiece featured a tripod camera wrapped in smilax and flowers. Hostess created unique place cards that surprised everyone.
The piece describes a Paris fashion trend for afternoon or evening gowns featuring a half open rose at the bust with a satin or silk tail extending three quarters of a yard and a third of a yard wide, tied into a frill to create long lines. The layalliere trimming, once popular in jewelry, appears in dress design.
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