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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
1
The thrice weekly New York World is presented as larger than many weekly papers with prompt political reporting and global correspondents. A one year bundle with the Republican costs $1.85, compared to a $2.50 value. Also touts Diaspartic candy as a constipation cure with a money back guarantee.
Wm. S. Riggin and Amanda Dooley traveled from Danville to wed after noon. The license cost surprised the groom who had expected one dollar and brought two. L. P. Muller performed the ceremony for 40 cents cash. Other marriage banns listed include George W. Evans with Bertha Belle Likemsom, Pearce Rhodes with Susan E. Maguire, Ora Sample with Edna Helm, Edward C. Livengood with Selby C. Frazer, Allen B. Glascock with Ella Hutte, George D. Camps with Amana Moots, and William H. Riggin with Amana Dooley. An ad promotes Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic and blood purifier, sold by Lee Allen's drug store.
Tom Makemson of State Line died in a Danville police station cell last Saturday after his arrest for intoxication at the Jenahovee saloon. The coroner found death due to excessive liquor use. Makemson was a well known Warren county figure, survived by a daughter and two former wives. The report includes an unrelated advertising insert for Ely’s Cream Balm.
The Tremont Hotel changes hands with Mr Lolwenheiser retiring and Mr Loutzenheimer taking charge. The hotel long drew drummers and travelers for its famed Sunday dinners and fine beds. Local citizens praise the new owner while the Cayuga fair opens next week and a wedding near Attica is noted. Court Henderson and Eugene Bikine return home with malaria. 300 168th infantry men are in hospital.
A long running feud between the Darling and Bradbury families in the north city culminated Wednesday evening when Mrs. Darling used a horse whip on Mr. Bradbury after she accused him’s wife of slander and his children of harassment. Bradbury was arrested after the incident. the court noted Mrs. Darling pleaded guilty to a single count with costs.
Cincinnati gears up for the 32nd Annual Encampment of the f. AJR from September 6 to 16. City leaders promise open hospitality and a record Reunion with events at Camp Sherman and Chester Park, including a Dewey victory reenactment, concerts, garden and lagoon entertainments, and baseball games against Cleveland.
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