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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
3
Indiana averaged 35 fires per day since June 1 per a statement by the state fire marshal. The peak day was 116 fires on August 21 due to a statewide electrical storm causing about 75 lightning fires. October averaged 15 fires daily, down nearly 60 percent, with September 16 recording the lowest daily total of four fires.
Stomach liver and kidney troubles disappear with Electric Bitters. Claims from Eliza Poole of Depew Oklahoma praise the remedy as beneficial for women, with a guarantee on every bottle. Advertisement notes prices 50 cents and 100 dollars, from Irvine's Drug Store, misfit advice and job notice follow.
The Fountain Trust Company is administrator and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of Margaret M. Crane, deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. O.P. Lewis is attorney for administrator. VU-2-13, Low.
In the Fountain Circuit Court of the 1913 September Term the Fountain Trust Co as administrator filed final account and vouchers for Hannibal C. Yount deceased. The court will examine them on December dth, year 1913, heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted. Heirs must prove heirship at that time and place. J M Wilkey secretary. O P Lewis attorney for administrator. November 14 1918.
Dartmouth university quarterback Llewellyn, praised for passing and kicking, is talked about as an All American contender. He beat rival Ghee for the varsity job this season and holds the starting position.
The piece reflects on Confederate veterans in southern homes who rely on small pensions and charity. It notes Gettysburg’s anniversary, the shift from war to old age, and the strong community care that fills holidays with turkey pies and modest feasts. Relatives visit, share stories, and honor former glory despite hardship.
The article warns about strict postal rules for international mail, noting prohibitions on mailing tobacco to France and patent medicines to Hungary, and bans on decomposable items, gold or silver, jewelry, or dutyable goods to foreign countries. It highlights frequent violations and that many packages are opened by the post office during holidays.
The Louisville Colonels may tour Florida for spring workouts in 1914 possibly choosing Fort Meyer. Colonel Wathen has not confirmed the plan but is considering options and evaluating feasibility. Other teams have trained south, with Toledo previously making a Florida trip under Charley Somers. If a suitable site is found, the Colonels are likely to travel south for early practice.
Plans for a pro golf tournament open to players within 100 miles of Chicago were put in storage due to late season. Tom Bendelow led the effort but found it impossible to assemble a representative field and the event was dropped until next year. Winnetka Country Club near Chicago expects the course ready early July with the clubhouse due next June. Officers include President Douglas Smith and Vice President Archibald W. Straw, with a board of governors led by W. G. Hubbard Jr and George Higginson Jr.
Rumor links Dr H L Williams Minnesota football coach to becoming Cornell head gridiron coach, pending release from his Minnesota contract. Indications point to strong influence to remove Williams from the Gophers amid Cornell dissatisfaction with football oversight.
Francis Ouimet, American open champion, endorses a Davis Cup style international golf match. Originating in England, a leading club reportedly offers a trophy to elevate the game to a higher plane.
Dialog between Madge and Marjorie shows satisfaction with Christmas gifts. Marjorie says she received seventeen items and plans to exchange one. The exchange implies a thoughtful gifting scene.
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