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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Henry Horn, pit boss at the Princeton car mine, shot Louis Geiser, a miner, three times in a drug store. Geiser died minutes later after crossing the street. Horn was arrested. The quarrel stemmed from Geiser being discharged last fall for alleged mining law violations.
Princeton Indiana August 18 Henry Horn has been formally charged with murder for the killing of Louis Geiser. The affidavit sworn by Mrs Mary Geiser widow states the charge and Horn will fight to prove the killing was justifiable.
Bloomington Indiana August 18 Car Michael Koontz fifteen and Frank Goss fourteen sons of well to do farmers west of the city have been missing from their homes since Thursday their parents are frantic with grief
August 18 Crawfordsville Indiana Harold Ammerman aged twelve of Alamo was instantly killed when lightning struck the Alamo schoolhouse where he and three companions hid from a rainstorm.
The notice urges careful eating in hot weather and promotes Kodol as a remedy for indigestion sour stomach and weak stomach. It claims complete digestion of all food and relief with a guarantee, sold by Rogers and Cade.
Banana skins rich in alkali are burned to ash and mixed with water and palm oil to make a cleanser. The soap is in demand among both white traders and local natives.
Safe and sure Kemp's Balsam is endorsed by physicians and nurses as the best cough cure. For years it has held the esteem of well informed people and is sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents. If Kemp's Balsam cannot cure a cough, nothing else is known to work.
The first woolen cloth in England dates to about 1336 with English dyeing and dressing starting later in 1667, marking early textile industry development in the realm.
A playful remark questions what would happen if people who lose their teepers could not recover them. The unusual mutterings spark light amusement and gentle curiosity about misplaced items and quirky phrases.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bhoop’s Pink Pai tablets from Racine Wisconsin promising rapid pain relief for headaches and general pains. It claims a 25 cent box price and urges asking a doctor or druggist about the formula with a free trial offer.
A terse quote from a young singer complaining that marble statues look as if they suffer from cataracts or eye problems, expressing a disdainful view of statue eyes.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher’s Castoria for children and cites oxalic acid ink stain removal for floors. It also promotes Foley’s Urino Laxative for indigestion and constipation, noting it stimulates stomach and liver and is sold by M. C. Van Dorn.
A critical note questions a claim that the nation spends one million dollars daily on sugar, calling it disappointing and unfair to the bonbon consuming matinee girl and her capacity.
A dated advertisement asserts New Zealand wealth at 1480 per person and promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a quick fix for August nerves. It claims 48 hours to notice improvement and warns of outside influences harming nerves digestive and circulatory health, urging purchase from dealers.
In Schoenville near Pittsburg a deadly riot at the Pressed Steel Car plant left one state trooper and three foreigners dead along with a deputy sheriff and several troopers fatally or seriously wounded. State troops later quelled the strike zone as officers and rioters exchanged gunfire in a night of violence.
Cape Town Aug. 25. Government and admiralty have abandoned the search for the missing Waratah which sailed from Port Natal to London with 200 sails aboard and has not been reported. A slender hope remains that the steamer Menarandra bound for East London, overdue twenty four days, may be assisting the Waratah.
In Fitzgerald Georgia on August 25 Henry Taylor an African American ex convict accused of assaulting Mrs Josh Vicker last Tuesday and murdering her and her infant was taken by unknown assailants from Wilcox County Sheriff between Lumpkin and McRae.
Taft accepts invitation to visit Mexican territory on October 16 and plans talks with Diaz. Diaz envoy Francisco Leon de la Barra delivers message. El Paso and Ciudad Juarez to host officials with U S and Mexican troops present. Juarez authorities appropriate 20000 dollars for entertainment and a bull fight is planned.
Hammerfest August 25 Failure has followed Walter Wellmans second attempt to sail over the north pole in a balloon. The giant dirigible balloon America with Wellman and his three companions set out but after about thirty two miles an explosion occurred during a landing attempt. The party landed unharmed and returned to their camp on board the Fram.
In Monroe on August 25 William S. Wade, a Black man, fired a double barreled shotgun along the principal business street after being stirred by recent police shootings of friends. He wounded twenty nine men, including three Black bystanders, before being killed by return fire.
Bristol report notes one of the south’s great veteran gatherings will bring Mosby’s Guerrillas to Luray Caverns Virginia on August 28 Captain John S Mosby of the Forty third Virginia battalion travels from the Pacific coast to meet comrades they parted with at Appomattox in 1865.
The foreign office reports from Constantinople that the dangerous period in Greece and Turkey over Crete has ended. The Turkish minister at Athens will not be recalled. The Porte drafts proposals on Crete’s administrative changes for presentation to the powers.
Cartersville Georgia reports William Golden a white man aged fifty two placed in Bar Tow County jail on criminal assault charges. Sheriff implements extraordinary protection amid fears of mob lynching while in Washington telegraph reports Ambassador Thompson says no serious trouble in Mexico.
A blaze in Decatur Illinois caused an estimated one million dollars in property damage early Sunday morning, consuming a block of buildings. Fire crews fought the flames and contained further spread as investigation began.
A phenomenal high tide in Barcelona floods the city’s lower areas on Sunday. Reports indicate extensive water damage and emergency measures as residents assess the impact and authorities coordinate rapid relief.
An advert claims natural desires for attractiveness and urges readers to seek Foley's Kidney Remedy. A customer from Wayne West Virginia, Mrs S L Bowen, reports recovery after using the remedy, with a one dollar bottle used. The product is sold by M C Vandora.
A historical advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the product works systemically and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as the maker. The notice also endorses the firm as honest and capable and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An Indian woman named Partridge has been married to Robin Sparrow and Quayle and has divorced each of them. This Partridge is certainly a bird.
A brief fragment notes the executioner applying a torch to a heretic with the Yale Record as source. The line hints at high stakes and ritual detail within a historical setting, referencing a punishment scene and a publication in Yale records.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid to strengthen weak internal nerves affecting stomach heart and kidneys. It claims quick relief and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
A professor commends his long serving cook Regina after 25 years of service and announces he will name a newly discovered bug in her honor. The moment frames appreciation and a light scholarly gesture within a domestic setting.
Coffee substitute claims to imitate real brew using toasted grains malt and nuts. Made in a minute without long boiling and marketed as a healthful quick coffee sold by all grocers.
A compact aphorism notes that deeds reveal character as actions dress the person. The saying urges consistency between public conduct and inner values, reflecting a standard of judgment through visible behavior.
Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum recounts long summer cold suffering with hay fever symptoms until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him and his wife. Sold by M C VanDorn.
An insurance notice urges property coverage with the Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford founded in 1850. Agent AtvaH DeHaven is listed at West Side Square.
Jos. Starkey Trustee Fulton Township states he will be in his residence in Cates Ind each Saturday to conduct township business. This notice urges residents to attend for official matters and inquiries.
Practical notes on cleaning and storage including alcohol removing candle grease, keeping tacks in bottles, using wooden tubs for washing delicate items, and placing a lid under a pot to prevent burning. Also mentions upside down chopping bowls to avoid splitting and wear on pot rims.
A yearly display shows the queen of Siam wearing a state robe praised as the most magnificent in the world. The ceremonial garment embodies royal prestige and traditional craftsmanship in its loom and embroidery.
A compact survey notes New York as a liberal pay regime with 8 percent per minute equating to $182 for over 50 000 workers. Chicago pushes a disease reporting drive with two doctors fined $10 for not recording diphtheria cases. Manchester inland 35 miles hosts a ship canal costing over $80 million, boosting its value as a port for ships under 600 feet.
Ordinary corncobe sell at 16 cents per 80 pounds in India. The grain is ground to a coarse meal, mixed with molasses, and used as cattle feed.
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