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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1901

Page

2

Rail excursions offered to Rome City and western points

The Wabash Railroad and Iowa Central Railway announce excursion tickets with round trip fares to Rome City from July 23 to August 16, 1901, returning August 17. Tickets available from Peoria offices and through cars between Peoria, Minneapolis and St Paul. Also promotions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Oden Salt Lake City with final return by Oct 31 1901. Additional routes to Buffalo Attica and Covington via American Exposition times and chair car service.

Jrume Ind Ieland Park Assembly Wabash R. B.co Rome City St. Paul Mason City Mail Cupon Peoria Minneapolia City Ticket Office South Adams Union Depot Covington Buffalo N Attica T. G. Gallacher Iowa Central Railway West Northwest Buffalo Niagra Falls Thousand Islands Muskoka Lakes Adirondacks New England Niagara Falls New York Boston Big Four Warren J. Lynch F.P &T.A Cincinnati Ohio ALF Cricago Chicago Joint Es&s Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colo Oden Salt Lake City Utah Batty Marshalltown Iowa Union Pacific K. RK. Co St. Louis Ogden Colorado Salit Lake City Union Pacific KR. K.co Co. Clifford Cajon Pacific H.R Co Walnut St Louisville BIG Four House Knight Templar Wakken J Peppe Cinsati Uckets Cleveland Cleveland and Buffalto Transit Company Bufffal Brocton Chenauqua Lakes Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Gen. Pass Ticket Agt

Iowa Central Railway lures manufacturers to relocate sites

Cities along the Iowa Central Railway offer inducements to attract manufacturing and related industries. The passenger department has compiled a record of these locations and incentives. Manufacturers seeking relocation are advised to contact Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A., Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway Geo. S. Batty Marshalltown Iowa

Pluto Spring Mineral Water At French Lick

The Best Mineral Water On Earth. Pluto Spring at French Lick is beyond a doubt the best natural medicinal water in the world excelling the famous springs of France and Germany in health giving properties New management moderate rates Call on the Menon Agent for particulars.

French Lick France Germany

Festival at the Bend Ice Cream Night

The Bend church invites all to an ice cream festival next Thursday night hosted by the church ladies. Proceeds benefit church programs and community activities. Local residents are encouraged to attend for fellowship and dessert.

Letter Notices From Advertised Miss Edith Burnett

Week letter list notes Miss Edith Burnett and Misa Veda Virgin in advertising context. F. W. Boyd, P. M. signs off indicating notices linked to listings.

Edith Burnett

Ill naval or military man ill in Manila hospital

Word from a purse in a hospital at Manila says Allen Anderson, enlisted from this city, lies ill with dysentery. He wishes his brother in Wahash township and many friends to be informed and hopes to travel home soon when able.

Pital Manilla Allen Anderson Allen Wahash Township

Spoiled Their Fun by Wagon Mishap

Yesterday morning the Roob and Rice sons started to Yeddo to run a cracker jack and lemonade stand. Their horses bolted near the starting point scattering groceries along the east end. One Robb boy was kicked on the chest and laid up for repairs. The crowd decided Old Settler meetings were stale and would stay at.

Geo. Roob W. J. Rice Yeddo Ron East End Robb

Bonds Must Be Stamped by Tax Officials

The commissioner of internal revenue ruled that bonds of administrators executors guardians receivers and trustees appointed by the court must be stamped as they were not exempted in the 1901 revision coming into effect daily 1 1901.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Triumph exhibitor dominates Hilnsis State Fair livestock class

Mr W H Davis of Triumph Michigan was the sole entrant in the class at the Hilnsis State Fair. He received multiple premiums across cattle categories including bull aged over three years, first on Vizlan 7010, first on Julius 7010, American Welshman 7112, Lena D 11825, Dot Ist 11826, and top prizes for heifers and champions such as Dot 2d 11830, Bex 24 11995, Little Queen 2d 12102, Anna 1227, and overall awards for exhibitor's herd, get of one sire, and produce of one cow.

Hilnsis W. H. Davis Triumph Julius Lena D Bex Little Queen Anna

Gasoline and gas meters spark Indianapolis talks

Capital jotlings note negotiations for consolidating all gas supply in Indianapolis to cut production costs and push meters amid municipal politics. Reports say candidates Bookwalter for Mayor and Taggart for Governor face off as party factions align. A Soldiers' monument dedication may cost about 25000 and is not rushed. Ex Senator Hogate seeks judgeship while officials campaign for clerk positions.

Ineianapolis Indianapolis Charles A. Bookwalter Thomas Taggart Bookwalter Bush Staggart Taggart Indiana Soldiers’ Monument Durbin

Swapped Cotton For Bacon Trade Stumbles Local Market

The Americus Recorder describes a farmer who proposed trading bacon for cotton pound for pound with a local merchant. The merchant refused, recalling a prior year when a similar deal favored the farmer as cotton rose to 11 cents while meat stayed around 8 to 10 cents. Now cotton drops to five to six cents, making swaps unattractive and leaving meat valued higher.

Americas Greenhorn Americus

Navy Enlistees From Fresh Water States Report Contentment

A Kansas man in the U S Navy writes home praising his service. He notes three promotions to petty officer Q M 3 C, four hours on watch with a spy glass, and duties on deck or bridge at sea. He earns $30 a month plus board and lodging.

Kansas Mein New York Tribune

Two More Victims of Norton Train Wreck Identified

Kansas City reports Leslie H. Colburp of Pawpaw Michigan died at St. Joseph's hospital at 8 p.m. He is the 21st casualty from the Chicago and Alton wreck at Norton Missouri. Miss Little Bill of Hornellsville New York died early today at University hospital.

Kansas City Leslie Colburp Pawpaw Mich St. Joseph’s Hospital Chicago and Alton Norton Little Bill Hornellsville University Hospital

Community Notes From Attica And Surrounding Areas

Brelyea Femeres of Attica visits Mrs. T A Clifton for a few days. Vel Spence of near State Line spent the Sabbath with J H Spence and the Rhodes family. John Crane of Cisella Park Illinois visits his brother in law Joe Nelson and H R Claypool. John Graham and relatives visit. Edna Lannick and sister from Dublin Indiana visit relatives here. Misses Lannick visit uncle Amel Franklin. Mrs S H Lucas and daughter Edna of Chicago come to spend weeks with Geo Bott family. Lucas and son visit Wisconsin Ames. Harry Franklin and nieces attend the Pow Wow in Crawfordsville. J H Spence thanks J M Bailey for visits while boys played ball. James Ray trades livery stock with Mrs Welsh for her property, stock moves to Will Alexander farm. Epitor thanks neighbors for care during illness and crop help. Frank Harper and family

John Crane Cisella Park Illinois Joe Nelson H. R. Claypool John Graham S. H. Lucas Edna Chicago Ames Harry Franklin Crawfordavile Mrs. Franklin Bessie Edna Lannick James Ray Uarry

Ice Cream Supper Sparks Community Night

Coal Creek notes dry weather complaints and a well attended ice cream supper at the school house Saturday. Visits include Mrs. Sarah Renick from Cherry Vale Kane visiting local friends, with Mr. and Mrs. Brewer at Hermling home, and Mattie Grahood recovering health after illness.

Sarah Renick Cherry Vale, Kane

Salt Basin Near Salton Exploits Inland California Feature

At Salton in southern California a basin lies 209 to 200 feet below sea level covered by salt deposits. About 1,000 acres hold salt, formed into ridges and conical heaps then sent to a drying house and crushing mill.

Salton California C. F Holden Scientific American

DeWitts Little Early Risers and Foley's Kidney Cure Ad

An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe easy bowel aid and Foley’s Kidney Cure as a reliable remedy for kidney disease. It cites multiple endorsements from J P Buckner Wm Finn Lima Indiana Morgantown Indiana Mt Sterling Iowa and Geo D Cook A R Bass with claims of relief from backache kidney pains and nightly urination.

DeWitt J. P. Buck Wm. Finn Lima Foley Geo. D. Cook A. R. Bass Morgantown Ind A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling

Authorized dealers back Banner Salve for various sores

Gentlemen our family realises much from GRAIN-O and I urge others to use it for health and children's welfare. We have tried many beverages but GRAIN-O is superior as a solid grain drink. Years for health, C F Myera.

Geo. D. Cook Washington, D.C Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy N. Y C.F. Myera

What Shall We Have for Deserts

Family debate on desserts answered by quick Jell-O recipe. Deliciana dessert prepared in two minutes with hot water. no baking required. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberries at your grocers cents.

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin featured in testimonial

A benefactor claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured long standing stomach trouble and rheumatism after ten years of issues. The ad notes the product guarantees relief from constipation indigestion and sick headaches and mentions Leroy Allen as the seller.

William J. Coad Brunson Street Oswego A. W. Chase Dr. Caldwell

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