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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
Legal business highlighted with focus on litigious cases. Office located on Washington street, third door west of M. E. church.
Indianapolis notes Secretary Hunt and witnesses recount a mystery note of five thousand dollars used to push a railroad bill through Arkansas legislation. John Hinsey admits using Endowment Bank funds, while C F E S Neal labeled a reformer amid finances. Indiana figures discuss wages for teachers and a marriage wave among veteran leaders. Milton Garrigus, 72, to wed 19 year old, raising concerns. Pershing and Hogate in town. Pershing predicts Landis renomination.
The Covington Band was killed in Milford during the Woodmans picnic and carnival when a large streamer hung across the street fell. Police investigation underway as mourners remember their vital performances and public attraction status.
A death notice from Covington ndiam describes the passing of Charles Leslie, son of Mrs. Lizzie Kindlespire of Chicago, at age 14. The tribute portrays him as a bright, loving child who bore illness with Christian fortitude, deeply cherished by his mother, grandfather Mahoney, and relatives. The piece includes religious reflections, a prayer for reunion, and a reference to Scott's emulsion for his mother. It also notes Indiana saloon counts and a Saturday band led by Prof. Harter in the absence of Prof. Webb.
Rev. James Poindexter, longtime pastor of Second Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, suffers rheumatic trouble in old age. He seeks relief and credits Peruna with strengthening his health as described in a letter to Dr. Hartman. Free catarrh book offered by the Peruna Medicine Dog in Columbus, Ohio.
An old advertisement argues appendicitis increases with worry and excitement from business, but mainly from constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a digestive aid to maintain regular bowel movements, claiming the remedy cures indigestion and prevents appendicitis. Leroy Allen sells 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a guarantee, and a testimonials book is available from Pepain Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois.
An assortment of local advertisements touts DoveLas To Heal a Hart and Banner Salve for skin ailments, plus claims of Foley’s Honey and Tar curing coughs. Druggist Leroy Allen promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion, while DeWitts Little Early Risers and Rocky Mountain Tea are endorsed. O. O. Buck offers a subscription deal with free gifts and The Cincinnati Weekly Gazette.
An eclectic 1901 advertisement page offers Loeb’s dress goods bargains and Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials. It promotes Wallace Shows at Attica on Aug 30 with 60 cent round trips from Covington, plus a note about a nice shower Monday.
The Wabash Railroad offers round trip tickets Covington to San Francisco for 52 dollars for the General Convention. Tickets go on sale September 78 to 26 inclusive with return validity through November 35, 1901.
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