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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
5
Local column highlights daily life in Covington and surrounding area. Mentions Miss Lizzie Meehan’s holiday return, Mitchell’s Globe show, winter weather, coal for threshing, and local business visits. Dr Shoop Restorative advertised for weak stomach, heart, and kidneys with local pharmacy selling it.
Ed Evans has moved into the Geiger property on Fifth street. The skating rink is now open and a fine place to exercise. Andrew Foley transacted business in Kingman Tuesday night. George Mayer and wife of Du Quoin Illinois are visiting for the holidays. Lost automobile number between Covington and Carrville. Leave at this office.
W. W. Layton moves into a new Fifth Street home described as modern and beautiful. Mrs. Lucian Wheatley from Charleston, Kr, visits for holidays with old friends. Mrs. J. M. Williams, mother of Editor George M. Williams, dies at her son's home aged 90 in Attics, born January 11 1830. Funeral and Riverside Cemetery interment noted.
I. Starnes of Hillsboro was in the city Monday calling on friends and looking after interests, meeting local residents and attending to personal affairs during the daytime.
Mrs Elizabeth Trullinger about 75 of Wabash township west of Snoddy's Mills died at home after a long illness. She leaves a son Frank and daughter Mrs Ollie Hugel of this city and many friends. Funeral conducted by Rev Vail from the residence Thursday morning with interment in Cooper cemetery. An obituary will be published later. Also an ad for Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy claims it is safe for children and free from opium or chloroform.
At a Monday morning Tab ernacle gathering about fifty citizens organized the township for the county option election. Rev Dougherty chaired. Dr Fox was secretary. George E Hicks outlined a campaign plan to build township committees and elect county officers as in a county drive. Committeemen from four precincts were appointed and will report lists for approval.
The narrative traces Hamilton from his junior year at King's College at sixteen to his public address at seventeen. It covers his artillery command at White Plains, Trenton, and Princeton, a key mission to General Gates at twenty, service in Congress at twenty-five, and his roles as secretary of the treasury at thirty-two and major general at forty-one.
The text states standard time in Belgium is the same as Britain. Holland and Spain share Britain's standard time. Germany Italy Austria Denmark Sweden and Serbia are one hour ahead.
An endorsement from R. E. R. Hicks of Maplesville Alabama claims Vincl cured a severe grippe related cough and bronchitis after other syrups failed. The ad states Vinol contains tonic iron and cod liver oil components without oil and promotes as a general strength builder for the elderly children and the weak. Manford C. Van Dorn of Covington also supports Vinol’s benefits.
Henry Schulenberg and family of Huntington are here for the Holidays. Many war m friends in this city are always glad to welcome him home. Rhael Jackson some time ago secured a good position in Louis ville, Ky , where he is working with all his energy. Rheul likes his work and is making good. Michael Rinn, of Denver Col orado, arrived home Monday evening to spend the holidays. His many friends welcome him and are glad to shake his hand.
Insure your property with the old Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford Connecticut incorporated 1850. Alvah DeHaven agent located at West Side Square.
The Civil City of Veedersburg Indiana Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies for receiving a maximum deposit of public funds. Proposals due 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. January 13, 1909, at Council Chambers. Bonds required. State and city officials certify forms.
R. W. Massey trustee of Mill Creek visited the city Wednesday to wind up his term. Mrs. Elmer Hunt and son Roy of Idaho, former residents, visited friends, with Mrs. Hunt noting Elmer’s improvement since moving West three years ago. Hedges Drug Co markets Hyomei as a catarrh cure, complete treatment offered. Fountain Mercantile Co Veedersburg advertises large sale with prices and a full range of goods.
A drug claim advertises Pineules for the kidney action and blood purification. It promises quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and tired feeling with a 30 dry trial for $1.00. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
A personal experience claim promotes Man Zine Pile Remedy as instant relief for all forms of piles with guaranteed results. The product is marketed through Hedges Drug Co.
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