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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
3
In Covington Indiana a bank office is listed by C Yount over Covington Banking Company as the page notes an office location and ownership details context.
An old advertisement extols nerve force as the body’s power source and promotes Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills. It features testimonial from 8 L Young of New Castle Pennsylvania praising relief after using Nervine. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana markets the product with a money back guarantee via local druggists.
Advertises two dwellings for rent on Union Street with application directed to Attorney W N White.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 each Sunday morning and a Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 The pastor E M Rhoads invites the public to all preaching services including morning and evening sessions on the second and fourth Sundays of each month Also a sales pitch promotes Dr Shoops Catarrh Remedy with a free trial offer and remarks on its antiseptic ingredients and relief claims including 5 cent jars sold by dealers
Church announces Bible school Junior and Senior C E sessions on Sundays and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Chorus practice Tuesdays and mid week prayer Thursdays. Pastor P W Wathall invites all to attend. Ad for Dr Shoop's headache tablets offers free trial by mail from Racine Wisconsin.
Eyes tested for glasses and correctly fitted eyewear provided at Dr. A L Spinning's office. Eyes examined and treatment offered in a professional optical service setting.
Piles provide relief with Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment advertised as a positive, certain remedy. It claims to ease itching and protruding piles with use, sold in a large nickel capped glass jar for 50 cents by all dealers.
The Covington horse show drew an exceptional crowd and offered substantial premiums. Lou Dunlap’s staff showcased well with about 31 dollars in choice premiums, while Tom Jackson of Fulton earned a good premium for his fine colt. Napper Bilsland won 22 dollars in premiums and Oliver LaFollette led with 60 dollars in winnings. The Fulton Draft Horse Company claimed top honors for best draft stallion, and Col. A. G. Madden and Lou Dunlap were praised for organizing a smooth, accident-free event.
The Fountain-Warren Breeding Company the Covington French Coach Horse Company and Thomas Bodine owner of Young Chimes offered premiums for different ages of colts and shared generously in the awards recognizing excellent stock.
The article lauds Old Henry Nixon as a premier show horse and breeder, leading Montgomery County stables and outshining many young rivals. It notes the light harness parade and the improved street life, while criticizing the Newsboys band for not delivering full musical impact. Hucksters from local towns visited Covington for a horse fair but were blocked by a home-vendor policy, reversing their plans and returning home per Crawfordsville Review.
A Covington horse show drew an estimated four to five thousand spectators on Thursday. About 256 entries competed, with top stock on display. Prize winners included Claud Marquess second in light harness and Charles Shroyer first plus two second places for best rig in parade and in 3 and 4 year old general purpose classes. Harry Nixon attracted much attention as the parade stretched six blocks. It was Covington’s first horse show and regarded a success.
The baby show drew large crowds as a featured event at the city fair. Judges evaluated several young contestants while families enjoyed the attractions and vendors.
The Fountain county Farmers Institute will convene in Attica during the second week of December. Special effort will be made to arrange a top program with the best speakers. Attica residents promise a royal reception to attendees as this marks the first institute ever held in the county there.
The East Side druggist Rainier touts 12 years in the drug trade and a college pharmacy course. He advertises an exclusive drug selection, prudent pricing, and urges digestion aid with Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia, sold by The Hedges Drug Co.
An excerpt highlights W. B. Paton’s success story from Cashmere Washington who bought 12 acres with $25, gaining $1600 net from crops last year. The Great Northern Bulletin notes similar opportunities and offers a free subscription through C. W. Pitts in Chicago. Also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a superior remedy sold by The Hedges Drug Co.
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