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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a powerful nerve tonic that strengthens nerves relieves strain and promotes restorative sleep. A lengthy testimonial from Levy Williams of Boston Georgia claims dramatic epilepsy relief after using Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, with a refund guarantee offered by druggists.
The Attica Press reports that claims A G Madden Fountain County Clerk was short $3400 are false. Judge Schoonover says all funds are accounted and deposited, with deputies handling daily tasks while Madden focuses on outside work. Madden’s deputy Leros Sanders runs the office. rumors may stem from deputy changes. The piece also notes health product ads and Reverend Hicks’s anti alcohol organizing circuit through South Bend, Attica, Melott, and Newtown.
Notice to settle accounts after the election about subscriptions long overdue. If you are more than a year in arrears or the account is past due, please consider sending a remittance. We will appreciate a payment from those owing.
Representative Cochran of Anderson proposes a bill for the upcoming session requiring licenses for anyone dealing in poultry except those raising it. Licenses record firm names, and buyers’ receipts list fowls bought, weights, vendors, and dates. Packers and shippers would also be licensed with public record of purchases.
Rev W Coffman of Perrysville died Friday during a Tangier meeting after preaching an eloquent sermon. He was 75, survived by a wife and five children. Funeral plans await word from a son in California.
An ad-like feature notes kidney disease affects both women and men, harming mind, ambition, and comfort. It touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York as a remedy with testimonials, urging readers to send for a free pamphlet and sample bottle by mail.
Fountain county trustees will close out January 1 and advisory boards must meet December 31 to settle with outgoing officials. Attorney General Bingham ruled township boards must include two members from the winning party and one from the minority, creating a balance and ensuring unanimity on township affairs. Dr Shoop's Restorative is advertised as a cure for weak stomach heart or kidneys, sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Sterling resident John Lowe aged and respected died at home Thursday morning after a brief illness. A Civil War veteran, he is survived by his wife. Remains were transported by rail to Danville then West Lebanon, where the couple lived before moving to Fountain County six years ago. Funeral held in local Christian church, with interment in the cemetery.
An old advertisement claims a formula cures skin diseases by drawing 69 zerms to the surface and destroying them. It promotes ZEMO as a permanent external remedy and lists BEW Bog e Medicine Co and Hedges Drug Co as sellers. Mrs Grace Metzger returned home Wednesday to spend the holiday.
W E Richeson advertises a car load of clean coal at the Wabash depot with delivery in any quantity. He promises prices will not rise with cold weather and notes availability of stave cuttings for kiddling. Phone numbers and depot location included.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Shoop's Cough Kemedy as safe for children and free from opiates, claiming rapid relief for coughs and bronchial distress. It also markets Pink Pain Tablets for various pains, urging readers to consult physicians and druggists and to watch for a box labeled formula. A lost diamond ring notice appears and local school vacation news is noted.
For sale or time payment a good dwelling near the northwest corner of Liberty and Hight streets, thirty four blocks from the square. Also listed are household goods and a piano. Seller Stilwell Covington reports.
The Knights of Pythias district meeting for Fountain Warren Renton and Tippecanoe counties with 28 lodges will gather in Attica January 8. Hundreds of visitors and many grand lodge officers are expected for an all day and evening program. Also note a druggist claim for Preventice Candy Cold Cora Tablets offering rapid relief without quinine at 25 cents per box, sold by Hedgea Drug Co.
P G Leming announces purchase of Watkins business and plans to visit Fountain County Indiana with regular house to house trips twice or thrice yearly. He invites orders and promises savings on Watkins products including extracts liniment Laxtone cough cure salve and tonics. He provides Covington Indiana phone 216.
Tired mothers praise Cascasweet as a boon for fussy babies and youngsters. It is especially helpful for colds and the common irritations of winter. Check the bottle for ingredients. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The nam e d a gentile men from Cxin township were appointed special costables by the Board of Commissioners at their December term. Jewel Tinsley Dodly P Fra zier John Glascock Wm Eper son Frank Hetfield Robert Clem ents James Laird Byron Keller J D Linvile Otto Wutrick named as appointees.
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