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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
4
The Oxford Tribune notes political endurance as Covington backs Fremwort Goodwine for governor in a rallying district effort. It argues the party line will unify, while others align, with commentary on rising prices and steady editorials amid obituaries and harsh opinions.
The superintendent has been away in Texas for most of the vacation while teachers are still being chosen. The high school is expected to overflow with graduates from town and county. A strong push raised the school system several levels, and the superintendent will return ready to lead and draw his salary.
The Cleo Journal announces D. H. Denman, his son, takes ownership and management. The paper, started by Rev. Rice who left this city, is described as prosperous, and well known locally. The note wishes the new management success.
The Covington Gun Club held a Tuesday practice with a 25 bird cup test. Charley Printy led nearly perfect with 24 of 25 birds, followed by Dr Hicks 28, C C Cunningham 22, Dr Ed Martin 21, Barry Salts 21, Low Allen 19, Paul Board 11, among others in minor matches.
Indianapolis hosts the Pythian order as 68 Indiana brigade companies, 590 subordinate lodges, gather for the grand lodge building dedication and Uniform Bank encampment. The Indiana brigade camp was turned over to Brigadier General Wilson, with staff instruction and open house events at Knights of Pythias building and grand lodge hall.
About 4,500 telegraphers in cities from Chicago to Beaumont strike, led by Western Union and Postal workers. New strikes reach New York and Atlanta as leaders vow universal action, with Union officials pledging support and a $1,000,000 treasury behind the effort.
In Bloomington Indiana on August 10 John McClintock twenty two and Edna Rogers nineteen were returning from a theater when they were shot McClintock died instantly Rogers suffered a minor shoulder wound. Harvey Hinkle twenty is suspected and is missing as authorities search for him.
Bloomington Ind Aug 9 John Swafford sixty eight and John Hatfield fifty two prominent farmers were killed at Stinesville when a team ran away and knocked them onto the track in front of an approaching train. Swafford's head was severed Hatfield severely maimed both were members of the K of P Red Men and Odd Fellows Swafford left a widow and nine children Hatfield left a widow and four children.
Mrs Everett Gates and her three children aged two four and six were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio train struck their horse drawn carriage at a crossing near the Scott and Jefferson county line at nine o clock last night. W T Conner and wife visited Danville Thursday. First Presbyterian church holds morning and evening services with H K Fox Ph D preaching. Bible school at 930. All invited.
Perry Riley and his Thorn town wife visited Sheriff Hardesty and wife this week before returning home Thursday noon. Also advertised are Woodford's Sanitary Lotion and De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by local Covington druggists for skin and wound care.
National Commander J Edwin Browne of the Army and Navy Union lauds Peruna as an efficient internal remedy for catarrh. He cites personal and friends' life-saving benefits, detailing symptoms from head to chest and urging widespread use as a trusted family medicine.
The Fountain County Rural Letter Carriers held their annual meeting in Veedersburg on Saturday evening with strong attendance. James Bonebrake was named president Stanley Pavey vice president James Smith secretary and G A Murphy treasurer. Resolutions thanked Veedersburg mayor R F D carriers postmaster and carrier wives for hospitality and lunch and praised the association’s officers for their service.
A. Hewitt Nickerson writes from the Census Building in Washington praising Peruna as an excellent tonic with many medicinal qualities aiding the mature in overcoming common ailments threatening the family health.
Emma Keefer executrix files final settlement of the Thomas M Keefer estate in Fountain Circuit Court seeking examination on September 9 1907. Heirs and creditors must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Lucas Nebeker is attorney.
A Halifax man, Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Donald Robb Jr., writes from Boston about a stomach illness. After consuming Peruna for three bottles he reports a complete cure and endorses the remedy for others with stomach trouble.
James P. Bracken of 610 Tenth Ave New York City notes fifteen years in city service and a plumbing business. He details a long nasal catarrh and indigestion relief after a month of Peruna, claiming complete cure and no trace of catarrh now.
General John Finn of Washington DC a Civil War veteran and commander of John A Rawlins Post No 1 says Perris is a most agreeable effective tonic. He notes relief from winter catarrhal afflictions and credits Penune with beneficial results after a fair trial.
Rogers Ohio resident Mr G W Woodbury former Captain and Center of Hiram College Basketball lauds Perma saying it restored strength and vigor quickly and more permanently than anything he knows. He reports improved body and mind after use and endorses the product to others.
Memorial notice for Harley Lloyd Lister born March 1 1904 died August 6 1907 at age 3 5 5 with family grief and references to his fragile health. Funeral 3 pm August 7 at home with Elder P W Walthall, Mount Hope burial, text from a grieving parent.
Luke Salts and his wife from Steuben township attended the Marion School of Oratory graduation. Their daughter Opal K. completed the course with honors as part of the graduating class.
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