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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

6

Patricia Norris Seeks Real World Work Begins at Schermerhorns

Patty Norris after her father’s death rejects charity and enters the fashion world as a model at Schermerhorns. With help from Mrs. Wilson she lands a job, earns twelve fifty a week, and pursues dignity while navigating romance with a gray eyed cashier. Patty’s resolve grows as she moves toward a better suited position and potential future, even as she ponders a note from Mr. Frawley.

Constance Wilson Patty Patricia Norris Connie Mrs. Wilson Norris Gibson Schermerhorn’s Abe Schermerhorn & Co Mr. Frawley Miss Norris Maybu

Notable aging woman and achievements span nations

The world’s oldest old maid is Carrie Milhouse at 105 living on a New Jersey farm near Newark. Widow R A Alley of Victoria British Columbia manages a steamship line with two 4000 ton ships in New Zealand service. Mrs M J Lynch of Worcester owns a copy of the Ulster County Gazette from January 1, 1800 reporting George Washington’s funeral. Professor Frances Squire Potter, Buffalo equal suffrage speaker and University of Minnesota English professor, has four children and wrote two novels and a play. Twins Ethel A Colford and Florence M Colford, lawyers in Washington DC, were admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. The young ladies are noted as able, attractive, and closely resemble each other.

Carrie Milhouse Newark R. A. Alley Victoria B. C New Zealand M. J. Lynch Worcester Ulster County Gazette George Washington Frances Squire Potter Buffalo University of Minnesota Miases Ethel A Florence M. Colford National Capital United States Supreme Court

Pen Chisel and Brush: Notable Arts News From Wales and America

Sir Theodore Martin marks his ninety second birthday at Bryntil silio in Llangollen. Rodin’s Whistler bust nears completion with a 2500 dollar price and a New York replica planned. Winston Homer halts painting after burglary losses in Scarboro Maine. Charles Dana Gibson resumes black and white work in New York avoiding society subjects.

Theodore Martin Bryntilsilio Llangollen Rodin Whistler Paris New York Winston Homer Scarboro Charles Dana Gibson

Tales of Cities liberal paymaster in New York

New York pays 132 dollars per minute to more than 50 000 servants while Chicago begins a campaign to force doctors to report contagious diseases and two physicians are fined 10 dollars each for not recording diphtheria cases. Manchester inland ship canal valued at over 80 million alters its port status for ships under 600 feet.

New York City Chicago Manchester

Household Hints on Cleaning and Storage Tips

Practical tips for home care include using alcohol to remove candle grease and keeping tacks on bottles to save time. Wooden tubs protect glass and china during washing, while an inverted wooden chopping bowl prevents splitting. A worn iron pot needs a flat tin lid beneath to prevent food scorching.

Sporting Notes From The Region And Nation

Sonoma Girl trotted to a record four times at 2.05 percent. The St. Louis Americans plan a $30,000 grand stand for 2,000 seats. James A. Rector, Virginia sprinter, leaves athletics to study law. Mexico may develop a first class race track circuit led by the City of Mexico. Stockton merchants aim to raise $50,000 to hire strong players for the outlaw baseball club.

Sonoma St. Louis James A. Rector Virginia Mexico Stockton Cal

Notable early stage figures and career notes

Eleanor Robson studied art. Nat C. Goodwin was a former boy. William Hodge was a mining engineer. Arnold Daly was Charles Frohman's office boy. Walker Whiteside wished to become a schoolteacher. Grant Stewart was a professor at Trinity University Toronto. Edwin Arden was a miner a cow poacher and a railroad man.

Eleanor Robson Nat C. Goodwin William Hodge Arnold Daly Charles Frohman Walker Whiteside Grant Stewart Trinity University Toronto Edwin Arden

State Lines and Facts Across States

Ohio lacks an executive mansion and the governor pays rent from a 10600 salary. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Maine and Missouri top lime production. New York has the most wage earners in the U S. The boundary between Massachusetts and New Hampshire has had a two century dispute with no valid line.

Ohio Pennsylvania Wisconsin Maine Missouri New York Secord Massachusetts New Hampshire

Richland Township Board of Finance Seeks Proposals

Richland Township Board of Finance will accept written proposals between 9 and 10 a m in Newtown Fountain County Indiana for public funds deposits under an 1907 act. Banks and trust companies with Indiana business may bid using official forms with personal or surety bonds or collateral. proposal details set by statute. B Carpenter President, T E Martin Secretary.

Newtown County of Fountain Indiana United States General Assembly of Boards of Finance Richland Township Richland Township Board of Finance B. Carpenter T. E Martin Veedereburg van Buren Township State of Indiana van Buren School Township

Notice for Proposals Van Buren Township Board of Finance

The Van Buren Township Board of Finance Fountain County Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds on deposit. Proposals due between 10 a m and 12 m at the Trustee's office Veedereburg Indiana with bonds and forms as required by statute.

van Buren

Covington Board of Finance Seeks Proposals for Public Funds

The Covington Indiana Board of Finance calls for proposals from banks and trust companies to deposit public funds for safekeeping and collection under Chapter 222 of the Acts of 1907. Proposals must be executed on official forms with personal and surety bonds. bids due at Council Chambers between 7 and 10 p.m. A. N. Clark, President, and John LaTourette, Secretary.

Covington Fountain State of Indiana United Statte General Assembly of Boards of Finance Fountain County Board OF Finance

Public Funds Deposit Bids Sought by County Boards

The Cain Yownanip Board of Finance and the Wabash Township Board of Finance in Fountain County Indiana announce bid periods for proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds on deposit. Proposals require bonds and official forms, with examination by state or federal authorities, and specify the act approved March 9, 1907.

Pineules for the Kidneye Quick Kidney Support

A historical ad promoting Pineules claimed to act on the kidneys for backache rheumatism and fatigue. The ad touts a trial bottle for $1.00 and says the product purifies the blood, sold by Hedges Drug Co.

Hedges Drug Co

Deposit of Public Funds Seeks Bank Proposals in Troy Township

Troy Township Board of Finance will accept written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies for lands on deposit. Proposals must be accompanied by bonds. The process runs between 10 a.m. and noon at the Trustee's office in Covington Fountain County Indiana. Abner B. DeHaven president. T H McGeorge attest.

Covington Fountain State of Indiana United States General Assembly of Boards of Finance Troy Township Fountain County Troy Township Board of Finance. By Abner B. DeHaven T. H. McGeorge

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