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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1902

Page

6

Among Our Exchanges. Hoosier notes from various papers

Perry Hart of Hillsboro becomes state manager for M. B. Farm Lumber Co with headquarters in Indianapolis. Mrs. James Recliff leaves Hillsboro for Foster to live with daughter Mrs. Charles Printy. Dan Simms, Covington native now in L. Fayette, elected president of the State Y M C A at Peru. Col. A. G. Madden of Kingman attends Attica visit and Chicago Hereford sale. Nave to display Herefords including a 1566 pound yearling at Chicago sale. Clark's Hill post office robbed. two dynamite charges opened safe, about $100 in stamps and money stolen. safe wrecked.

Perry Hart Hillsboro State of Indiana M. B. Farm Lumber Co Indianapolis Hillsboro Times A. G. Madden Kingman Attica F. A. Nave Chicago Clark’s 1111 L. Fayette

Final Silverwood Sun to be replaced by Cayuga Herald

The Silverwood Sun announces it will cease publication with this last issue. Subscribers with prepaid plans will receive Cayuga Herald issues filled with a weekly Silverwood note. G W Knauer signs off, expressing goodwill and approval for the arrangement.

The Silverwood Sun Cayuga Herald Herald Silverwood G, W, Knauer

Mrs J L Smith Joins Voted Welcoming Visit

Mrs J L Smith widow of the late Dr John L Smith arrives to spend the winter with Rev Harvey Weice and his wife, daughter of the Methodist community. Known for her revivalist faith and active church work, she brings memories of Dr Smith valued by Indiana Methodists.

J. L. Smith John L. Smith Harvey Weice Veedersburg

Prosecution tightens saloon crackdown amid Sabbath sales

Prosecutor Reeves has filed affidavits against almost every saloon keeper in the city for selling on the Sabbath. Fourteen warrants are out and most accused will appear and plead guilty. The Good Citizen’s League leads the movement with nineteen saloons named, signaling a sharp push against local saloons. Reuben Wilkey of Sylvania died at Ridge Farm Illinois from pneumonia aged about 21 after husking in Illinois. Funeral at Rush Creek conducted by Levi Woody with burial there. Mrs Vera Millikan is his half sister.

Reeves Good Citizen’s Léague Crawfordsville Journal Reuben Wilkey Enoch Wilkey Sylvania Ridge Farm Reube Illinois Vera Millikan Rush Creek Levi Woody Kingman Star

Fugitive Tom Wright Captured Near Springfield

Tom Wright, a year-long fugitive, was seized north of Springfield, Texas, by Sheriff Soan of Danville. Upon entering Danville jail, Wright broke away and fled, prompting Sloan to fire a revolver, hitting Wright in the hip. He collapsed and was recaptured. doctors say the wound is not dangerous unless infection develops. Wright was sought for forgery in Danville.

Tom Wright Springfield T's Soan Danville Wright Sloan

The Voting Machines Adopted in Indiana Elections

Crawfordsville Journal notes Congressman Ladis favors voting machines for future Indiana elections arguing they ensure honest elections and are economically beneficial. voters across parties widely support the shift as a long step toward integrity in the electoral process.

Congreeman Ladis Indiana Crawfordsville Journal

Wabash Adopts New Colors for Depots

The Wabash railroad will repaint passenger stations in a light yellow body with lighter green trim, adopting the Wheeling and Lake Erie palette now under Wabash control. The first station to be painted is Adrian Michigan, with all depots slated for readiness for the St Louis exposition in 1904.

Wabash Wheeling and Lake Erie Adirian Mich

Attica Man Wears Red Ribbon To Signal Forthcoming Bride

Frank Richardon of Attica attracted notice at By Four station when he wore a red ribbon on his lapel to identify a forthcoming bride arriving on the Westbound train. A Record reporter learned the bride was his fiancée from Ohio, meeting him there before heading to Fort Wayne for a planned marriage with Rev. H. G. Ogden officiating.

Frank Richardon Attica Record Ohio Frankfort H. G. Ogden Veenersburg

Frisco Railroad Expands Via Grand Trunk Alliance

Rumor says the Frisco system will gain an Eastern line through a close alliance with the Grand Trunk. It plans a Spofford Texas line to connect with Eagle Pass, enabling Mexico penetration. The Clover Leaf purchase links St Louis Toledo, while Grand Trunk controls Toledo Detroit, forming a trinational framework.

Frisco Chicago & Eastern Toledo Grand Trunk Detroit

Dr G T De Verter Burglary Unseen at Night Residence

Thieves broke into Dr G T De Verter's home last Wednesday night through an unfastened north dining room window and took clothing, a gold watch, 8 76 in money, two overcoats, and a new hat while the family slept. A substantial lunch was left on the dining table.

G. T. de Verter

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad Article

An old newspaper panel promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter blood, warns of kidney trouble causing heart strain, and claims modern science links most constitutional diseases to kidney health. It offers samples by mail and urges mentioning the paper when contacting Kilmer & Co.

Suit Theft Noted and Restored Clothing Found

A visitor observed no issues during a call when a suit was taken. the garment was recovered the next day in the yard with pockets lifted. An advertisement promotes Kodol digestive aid claiming to restore stomach health and strengthen the body, with endorsements from Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia and J. P. Buckner.

Silverwood Suan G. W. Atkinson W. Va J.P. Buckner

Mother's Worm Syrup Promoted for Child Worm Removal

An old health notice advocates using Mother's Worm Syrup to destroy and remove worms in children whenever a worm presence is suspected, describing it as necessary for children's well being and calling it cruel to withhold treatment.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Claim Declares Pile Cure

An old Chicago firm promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for piles and skin diseases. The ad warns of counterfeits and urges customers to ask for the genuine DeWitt's.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt J. P. Backoer

Dr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin testimonial letter

Neosha Falls Rap. Nov 13 1900 Mrs D Morgan writes that after fifteen years of indigestion she was cured by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin following a physician's advice. She claims two bottles cured her and she would not trade it for any amount, recommending it to friends.

Neosha Falls Rap Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello A. J. Lieurance Mrs.d. Morgan

Frisco System Adverts and Cough Cure Testimonials

An OCR fragment advertises Visit & Bringhel Creene Missouri as the Queen City of the Ozarks with Frisco System access to St. Louis Kansas City and Memphis and mentions S A Hughes as general agent. It also includes cautions about weather and endorsements for One Minute Cough Cure Foley’s Honey and Tar and Gyoche Mexican Syrup with testimonials from E H Wise J P Buckner Rev Then B Warwick and Geo D Cook, noting cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and whooping cough.

Annie Alcorn Merideth E. A. DeWitt & Co Chicago Buckner Bringhel Creene E.H. Wise Madison, Ga J. P. Buckner Scott Town Consuriptives

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