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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
5
The Daily Gist notes social visits and local happenings with names such as Mrs. Louis McComas in Perrysville, A F Royes in north VanBuren, and Vera Tanner from Danville visiting Ethel Von Ber. It records market prices for lard, a large crowd at the Battleground camp meeting, and various travels and greetings among residents including Roy Sanders, Sheriff Bob Kerr, and Judge Schoonover.
A series of brief items report residents and visitors in the Danville area including O M Tackson of Kingmary and O M Gardner in Bills boen, Leota Bisland visiting Lafayette, O L Jones to Williamsport on business, and Mary Townsley visiting from Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs John E Martin hosted Danville friends. Free Methodist camp meeting continues at Ravine Park Attica. Mrs J M Adamson and daughter Ruth shopped in Danville. Arthur Miller residence for sale on Third street. Aunt Chipper Hetfield visiting Newtown. Gertrude Minor from Aurora visiting Elizabeth Sullivan. several locals return from a Turkey Run outing.
Little Myra Ireland spent several days with her grandmother Mrs. James Ireland in Attica starting Monday. J. R. Phipps resumes charge of the Phipps restaurant. Mrs. Charles Smith and daughter from Oklahoma City visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chalen Spinning. Misses Blossom Board and Lulu Schwin returned from Battle Ground camp on Monday and led the children’s department during the meeting.
Mrs A G Madden was summoned to Danville Saturday evening due to the serious illness of Mrs Claude Madden. She reports the patient is much improved.
David Cates visits the city on Monday after a period of poor health, delighting his many friends who are glad to see him able to be in town again.
Joyce Wood of Newtown visited Cooper Clifton last week. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. Hoopes ton hosted a ball game with Official Reporter Col. Walker in attendance. Hoopeston defeated Covington 14 to 4.
Mrs. Mary R. Smith and daughter Edna Storms left Tuesday for Aid Mo to visit Mr. and Mrs. Noah Devlin. Mrs. Devlin is a Smith sister and former local resident. J W Gillard of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Frank Neal and baby of Danville are visiting E M Cord in the city. The children love to come home and the old folks want them to come.
Wanven Agents promotes a traveling position offering $60.00 per month and reimbursement of expenses to the right party. Victor Mfg Co located at 900 FE. Georgia Street, Indianapolis.
Sunday in Heppeston and vicinity included Gene Harden with Trustee Mark Smith in Shawnee and others. Visitors attended Newport hill climb. Fr Martino repainted Washington Street residence. Pat Casey of Oklahoma and Miss Helen Church of Catlin were guests. Elmer Wiskey, George Galloway, and Dr Frank Luge with family were in town. The big State Fair will be held week after next.
Three women Mae Cade Blanch Smith and Madge Cadwallader traveled to Niagara Falls last week and returned home at the start of the week, marking a brief personal excursion for the group.
A notice notes a second hand folding machine dispatched by a press attached unit. The Dice family reunion will be held in Veedersburg coliseum next Sunday, an annual gathering eagerly anticipated by relatives.
Along Lusader and family moved into their newly purchased property on Fast Washington street recently vacated by Chas. Chang who has moved to East Liberty street.
The public is invited to have winter garments cleaned dyed and pressed before the fall rush at Herman Millers Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works 105 N Walnut St Danville Illinois The business offers prompt attention for packages sent by express and proclaims itself the only practical dry cleaner and dyer in Danville with 28 years in the trade.
Mr and Mrs Will Haymaker and family of Indianapolis returned home Monday after camping at Portland Arch for several weeks. Mr Haymaker works as a conductor on the Illinois Central railroad.
Farmers and travelers report delays on the Perrysville bridge as concrete floor work stalls. Machinery and material clutter make the crossing hazardous and frighten teams attempting to cross.
Do not allow kidney and bladder trouble to worsen. Take Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief and to correct irregularities with promptness. Sold by all druggists.
Waynetown is startled by W. S. Fowler and Mrs. Arlie Stoeckrale leaving together. They depart leaving families behind, stirring echoes of recent local troubles.
George Pearson a longtime Yeddo resident died suddenly last Friday morning from heart trouble. His passing sent a shock through the south part of the county where he lived most of his life and was well known as a prominent local citizen.
Malcolm Adamson was thrown from a bicycle Monday when a coat he carried became entangled in the front wheel. He suffered a painful arm injury and facial bruising but is described as recovering well.
A suffering woman endures backache headache and stomach trouble and misery from poor sleep and appetite loss. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief and a return to strength by treating kidney and bladder troubles. For sale by all druggists.
D Frankel of Stroud Oklahoma writes his wife urged a doctor trip for a boil but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it quickly after applying it. The ad praises Arnica salve as a universal healer for burns scalds corns bruises sprains swellings and piles with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
Misses Marie and Helen Gardner of Charleston New Jersey spent three weeks here visiting grandmother Mrs. Charlotte Gardner and other relatives and returned home Thursday accompanied by the grandmother who will spend a few weeks with son Lance Gardner and family.
Charles F Lowe expands into the steew business by setting extensive feed yards on his farm south of Foster. He buys all kinds of fat stock, paying the highest market price for shipping purposes and holds stock until ready to ship or until car lots can be collected. See him if you want to sell.
M Balent of 1214 Little Penca Street Streator reports kidney and bladder trouble kept him from work. He took Foley Kidney Pills briefly and recovered fully, returning to work and feeling healthier. The pills are promoted as a fast acting tonic for kidney ills and sold by all druggists.
The Leader advertises a high grade suit reduction sale open until closing Saturday night offering shoppers a chance to buy suits at discounted prices.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Church of Catlin Illinois visited their daughter Helen and spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Coleman Rev Dougherty and family returned Wednesday from a camp meeting and their Otterbein relatives. Master Paul who had been on the farm ten weeks came home with them brown as a berry.
Mr and Mrs James Menefee of Indianapolis spent the week with relatives in the city. A member of the 63rd regiment, Mr Menefee always attends their reunions.
A large union tent meeting starts in Williamsport next Sunday with evangelist Charles Cullen Smith of Chicago leading services. The gathering is planned to run for at least four weeks.
R D Culver resigns from his post as president of the Wabash Clay factory at Veedersburg after guiding the company since its organization. He is succeeded by C C Othwein of St Louis, noted as a valuable Veedersburg citizen.
W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recalls nearly dying from consumption two years of illness and loss of family. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure. Now at 187 pounds and healthy, he endorses it for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and lung troubles. Trial bottle free guaranteed by druggists.
A compact pincushion idea suited for dressing tables or hanging over a mirror post. It measures about four and a half inches across and one inch thick. Two heart shaped cards are covered with silk and silk embroidery forms the pictured design.
The guide describes making a small cushion with velvet ribbon sewn to two edges, stuffed with cotton wool, edged with silk cord, and finished with a hanging loop. For a waistcoat pocket pin cushion use thin cardboard and an old visiting card, leaving a size slightly larger than a half crown. Initials can replace the floral design on the larger cushion.
Stain removal tips cover fruit and walnut stains on skin and fabric, grass stains with alcohol, claret on fabric with shimnik, white marks on polished wood with camphor spirit and oil, and ivory cleaning using lemon juice and a chalky paste. The guidance emphasizes immediate action and gentle, repeatable methods.
The feature describes peasant nightgowns with seamless lace tops, moiding drape over the arm and shoulder, and ribbon beading at the neckline. It notes rising use of real laces like Irish crochet on undergarments and Parisian pieces, praising durability and fashion, and even suggesting reusing lace from worn garments.
A latest novelty in combs is fashioned from hard smooth cardboard. The paper comb has long saw like teeth and is intended for one use then disposal. Designed for travelers public baths and places offering common use combs the item is sold retail for one cent in waxed paper holders.
A white calfskin slipper designed for women seeking different from standard white pumps. It features a four barred front strap, additional cutouts to extend the bar series, and a Cuban style covered heel suitable for daytime lingerie or frock wear.
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