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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
6
Molly Evans and her sister Kate navigate disappointment and dreams in a small town. A mad dog attack prompts Molly to act bravely protecting children, earning Dick Foster’s return and a marriage proposal as they reconcile past quarrels. Kate plans to study nursing once Molly and Dick wed next month.
The article describes Melanesian sea worship across Fiji and Banks Island. Fiji natives build a small house near the sea with a prepared feast to invite wai or sea children, drum to summon them, erect a jetty, and plant flags to guide the spirit. Banks Island inhabitants pray to Quit the sea being, invoking safe passage and calm seas.
Proposals favor a decimal metric rollout by redefining common units while preserving familiar names. Rard becomes meter, foot shifts to one fourth yard with ten inches, pound equals half a kilogram, quart equals liter, ton equals 1000 kilograms, and other measures linked to the quart. Slight inch shortening is noted as acceptable to minimize disruption to engineers and manufacturers.
Edmond Rostand, famed author of Cyrano, recalls his former Marseilles schoolmate Jean Payond. Payond slipped in drawing and math, but excelled in composition, earning a rare top report. he also edited a short lived monthly school journal.
James Rolph Jr. won the mayoral race without a November poll under the new primary law which declares nominees the top two vote-getters. Rolph, 42, a San Francisco native and shipowner, defeated incumbent P. H. McCarthy as unions supported Rolph after previously backing McCarthy.
Peter S. Grosscup, judge on the United States circuit court of appeals for the northern district of Illinois, announced his retirement after nineteen years on the bench. A Republican, he helped rule in oil company cases, supported keeping the World's Columbian Exposition open, and issued an injunction during the 1894 railway strike. He urged federal troop deployment in Chicago and predicted a Democratic national victory. Born in Ohio, he studied at Boston Law School, practiced in Ashland, then Chicago before his judgeship.
Relica Oborn of Fountain County Indiana born May 2 1838 died December 8 1911 at her daughter’s home in Indianapolis aged 73 years 7 months 6 days She was married twice first to Dempsy Hudson second to John F Osborn She leaves a husband two sons one daughter three grandchildren one great grandchild a sister and a brother Funeral services were held at Freedom church and she was laid to rest in Wallace cemetery Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep.
An advertisement touts Backlin's Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for dreadful wounds from knives guns tin cans or nails and for burns boils eruptions eczema chapped hands piles and similar injuries. It claims to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and urges prompt treatment. The price is 252 at all druggists.
Notice states an election will be held in Covington Lodge No. 21 hall on Thursday evening January 4 1912 to elect one Lodge Trustee for three years and five Trustees for Mount Hope Cemetery Association to serve one year. By order of the Lodge. CHAS P Lyons N G J A Duxvax Secy.
West Liberty Christian church ladies plan an all day bazaar in Jones Hall, Perrysville, on December 16. A supper featuring soup, ice cream, cake, and coffee will be served. all are invited.
James J. Mershoo of Newark recounts a long struggle with lung hemorrhages and weakness. After eight months unable to work he used Dr King’s New Discovery three weeks ago and reports great help. It claims relief for weak lungs coughs colds hay fever asthma and related troubles with trial bottles and guarantees.
The DePauw Glee Club will give a concert Tuesday evening January 2 1912 in the new High School building under the auspices of the High School. A high class entertainment is assured and the club comes highly recommended. Remember the date.
A Canton New York family praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for their children's croup and hoarseness. The ad notes the hoarse metallic cough common to croup and claims the product is worth its weight in gold. Available at all druggists.
Public notice forbids hunting or trespassing on BB Cele farms with enforcement expected. Readers are warned to respect property boundaries and comply with posted restrictions.
If you want sale bills come to the Republican office for them. We turn them out to your liking.
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