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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

8

Carnegie Investors: Steel Works Enlarged and Power Plant Contracts

The item reports Carnegie Wis steel works expansion with three additions and $1,000,000 in new blast furnaces. It notes Great Northern Power Co increasing capital from 2.25 million to 11 million and providing electric power for the city street railways and steel plant. It mentions $2,150,900 in machinery contracts for a new plant and urges quick land purchases near the Great Lake Land Co. site across the river from the steel plant.

Great Northern Power Company Gam Schmahl St. Paul Pioneer Press Iines Carnegie Depot City Steel Corporation Carnegie Garry Ind Wis Robert Gordon Edward Perch Mr. Gordon Pittman & Watson Great Lake Land Co Wisconsin Lous M. H. Gill South West Corner Square Covington Great Lake Land Co., Inc Mion

The Best Pain Killer Arnica Salve Ad

Backilen's Arnica Salve claims to relieve pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries instantly. Clinton Maine resident E K Chamberlain says it robs pain of its terrors and has no ill sequel. Available for 25 cents at Tivins drug store.

E. Ke, Chamberlain Clinton

Camp Fire Honors Fifty Year Gettsyburg Speech

The John C. Fremont Post held a camp fire with Comrade Bowman presiding. Comrade C F Lowe delivered the main address recounting the Fiftieth anniversary encampment at Gettysburg. He was praised alongside famous speakers as an outstanding chautauqua figure. Ice cream and cake followed the program.

John C. Fremont Bowman J. Lowe Champ Clark W. J. Bryan Jim Watson

Minister Praises This Laxative For Constipation

Rev H Stabanvoll of Allison Iowa writes Dr King’s New Life Pills solve constipation and regulate liver and bowels. Pills guaranteed. Price 25 cents at Irvin’s drug store.

H. Stabanvoll Allison, Iowe Prateiog

Mary Current 77 Died Near Foster Funeral Friday

Mrs. Mary Current aged 77 died at her home near Foster last week. The funeral will be held Friday with interment at State Line.

Mary Current Foster State Line

West Richland resident Jacob Hole dies at 72

Jacob Hole of West Richland died Monday at 72. Funeral held Wednesday at Union church. he was a well known farmer. Also noted are Mrs. Owen Butcher ill with appendicitis but improving, and updates on Mr. and Mrs. Z. Waterman’s condition. Visitors include Dr. J. R. Milter and wife from East Chicago. The Attica Chautauqua opens today with tents at Ravine Park lasting ten days. Charles Printy and family and Robert Moudy and wife plan a one month trip to Cavitz Wisconsin. Ida D. Lewis of Chicago and Maude C. Hoage of St. Paul visit Mrs. Hattie Grant.

Jacob Hole West Richland Union Church Charles Printy Robert Moudy Cavitz Wisconsin A. Correll Mr. Moudy Ida D. Lewis Chicago Maude C. Hoage St. Paul Miani City Hattie Grant C. W. Thompson

Clyde Layton and Knaapper Bils trip reaches Chicago banquet

Clarence Nelson and Ralph Sullivan traveled to Chicago on Saturday for their annual banquet and a lake trip Sunday. They returned Monday and then visited Turkey Run for the rest of the week.

Clyde Layton Knaapper Bilsland Clarence Nelson Ralph Sullivan Chicago Turkey Run

Roscoe Lowe Arrives for Summer Visit with Family

Roscoe Lowe of the Civil Service Washington D C arrived Saturday to spend the summer with his family. He stayed with his parents Blakelys over Sunday then went to Jackson township to visit his father and mother Lowe in the first of the week.

Roscoe Lowe Civil Service Washington, D.C Blakely Mr. Lowe Jackson Township

Cade and Scholler to Wed in Indianapolis Home

John Cade Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bent Cade and Miss May Scholler of St Louis plan to marry Wednesday August 27 at the Walter Scholler home in Indianapolis The bride once resided in Indianapolis and Cade has many friends here wishing the couple happiness.

Indianapolis John Cade Jr Bent Cade May Scholler St. Louis Walter Scholler Cade Weil

Burglary at Board’s Grocery Suspected Local Involvement

Burglars forced entry Sunday night through a basement window at Paul C. Board’s grocery and cleared the cash register of over four dollars while taking a large quantity of tobacco. Police found no trace, and local suspects familiar with the area are believed responsible.

Paul C. Board

Rodogune Brings Record $1200 at Hoe Library Auction

New York reports professional book dealers now monopolize the Robert Hoe library sale. The top price was $1200 paid by James F. Drake for Pierre Corneille's Rodogune, printed in Mme. de Pompadour’s Versailles apartment in 1760.

New York Robert Hoe James F. Drake Pierre Corneille

Cross examining a witness in a tense trial scene

A lawyer's rapid line of questions probes the witness about how long the defendant stayed in the house and what was known as fact versus opinion. The court interrupts to adjourn until 1:30 and warns jurors not to discuss the testimony outside.

Arthur Aull Lama Democrat

Badge Gone First Musician Smashem Sidelined

First Musician Smashem, the piano soloist, cannot perform for a period. Second Musician asks about his health while the first explains he suffered typhoid fever and had his head shaved.

Smashem

A Hopeful Heart and a Baby’s Bright Future

Dialogue reveals a hopeful couple discussing heredity and growth. The wife’s optimism is shown as she admits the baby resembles the man yet believes it will outgrow any doubts, highlighting faith in future change.

Spelling Lesson Confusion Appears in Primary Work

A primary student named Max wrote I jiken is a small hen to demonstrate a chicken spelling task. The sentence shows uncertainty in spelling the word chicken and references hens in a playful educational moment noted by Woman's Home Companion.

Max

Did you say you found Cincinnatus next to a plow

A Roman citizen notes the juxtaposition of Cincinnatus with a plow. The exchange hints at the agricultural vote and mentions the harvester trust in a political context. The dialogue-style remark underscores skepticism about agrarian influence in public opinion.

Cincinnatus Harvester Trust

Caution Over Thinking In Speech Sparks Senate Banter

Senator Sorghum quips about thinking carefully before speaking risking discovering arguments not on one side. The exchange highlights wary rhetoric as they debate how to present positions without overthinking the case.

Senator Sorghum

That town stationer frequents every arriving train

A local character described as a prominent stationer is noted for his seedy appearance. He spends time at the station, watching each train as it stops, revealing a curious habit that amuses townspeople.

Meant Every Word in Sleep Talk Exchange

A husband and wife humorously recall a late night conversation. He accuses her of abusing him in her sleep while she reveals she was awake. The playful exchange centers on misheard dreams and domestic banter.

Geographers Laud Crater Lake During Oregon Visit

Seventy members of the American Geographical Society on a 60th anniversary tour return to Medford Oregon praising Crater Lake as America’s greatest scenic wonder. They studied the rim, Wizard Island crater and topography while debating whether the lake is an ancient caldera older than previously believed, with major scientists weighing preglacial theories and planning further investigations.

Medford Ore Crater Lake America American Geographical Society California Wizard Island Mark Jefferson Michigan W. M. Davis Harvard University

Woman Flirts With Peeper Behind Revolver Window

Mrs. Mary Way aged 23 used a loaded revolver held behind her back to chat with a man at her window on West Superior Street until her husband alerted police. Benjamin Cordova, 23 of 441 Rush Street, was fined $100 and costs by Municipal Judge Caverly after being arrested by officers.

Chicago Mary Way West Superior Street Harry Way Chicago Avenue Benjamin Cordova Rush Street Caverly Cordova Mrs. Way

Wild Pigeons Reported Seen Along Arkansas River

Minneapolis merchant Michael G. Burns claims he saw large flocks of wild pigeons along Arkansas White River after a long absence. A floating party observer described a dead tree crowded with birds, noting the guide’s exclamation that these were the first wild pigeons in twenty five years and a successful shot of ten birds.

White River Minneapolis Minn Mississippi Valley Michael G. Burns Beaver Ark Fellera

Man's Throat Is Scalded By Steam Pipe Tragedy

William Chambers a 21 year old steamfitter of Coatesville Pennsylvania was severely scalded while connecting a kitchen tank. He blew through the pipe to clear dirt, a burst of hot water rushed into his throat and forced him to the floor. The hot water back remained and his condition is critical with no guarantee of recovery.

Coatesville William Chambers

Hatter Sees Sterling Shirts On North Side Square

Readable lines mention Scesley the Hatter selling cool shirts in Sterling on the north side square. No other clear details available.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Wide Cure with Testimonies

The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it heals by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from C F Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall C.F. Cheney & Co Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carnegie Investors Duluth Owen Butcher Roberts Z. Waterman J. R. Milter Ravine Park Diltiare Gry Fletcher Astoria Missouri Marvel Oregon Wild Pigeons Arkansas Micheal Irs Forest A. Ward The Homer Sewell Covington, Indiana Incorporated Abstract Co Homer BE. Mayer Courtney W. Dice United States Tire Co Detroit M. Mayer Jehu D. Martin Pearl and Eighth Streets Covington, Ind Wabashportland Cement Wabash Portland Cement Co Omices Mich Strek Indias D. J. Young & Co
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