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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
4
Beginning January 1 1912 notices of public entertainments meals and similar events with a fee will be charged 3 cents per line per insertion. Cards of banks and condolence declarations not legal notices fall under the rate. Payment must accompany copy or notices will not appear. Obituary notices without poetry are exempt and no existing obligations are affected.
The Howling Ten enjoyed a Christmas supper and had a fine time, sharing fellowship and festive cheer in a small gathering.
The season brought generosity across communities with widespread giving and charitable acts. Local volunteers organized drives and residents donated to families in need, reflecting a shared spirit of kindness during the holidays.
Democratic lawmakers display zeal for securing federal appropriations for their districts, ignoring promises of economy in the pursuit of pork barrel funding.
The year shows a notable drop in foreign immigration with far more people leaving than entering. Observers expect broad public approval as the trend reduces perceived economic and social strain on communities nationwide.
Doctors urge banker Morse of New York be removed from Fort McPherson prison or risk his life. He was recently sentenced for bank irregularities in New York.
Congress faces a likely overhaul of the wool schedule this session. Democratic leaders back revision while Bryan and supporters push for free wool, signaling a major internal rift before adjournment.
The piece notes that prominent citizens in various states offer divergent forecasts on national politics. Views range from the Administration seizing delegates to Roosevelt and La Follette triggering a nationwide shift. In the Democratic camp Harmon Wilson Clark and Bryan dominate talk, with outcomes varying by speaker.
The article lists elected township road district supervisors by district and party across multiple towns including Shaw nerf Troy Jackson Logan Mill Creek Fulton Davis Richland VanBuren and Wabash. Names such as John Williams John Kaler P N Cox Sherwan E Strader M B Wilkinson Huston Sowers Charles Philpott Elmer Lewis and others are named with district assignments.
David Hunter born on a farm near Lanesville Ohio December 2 1830 died December 11 1911 at 81. His family included nine siblings and his wife Elizabeth Atchinson they had eight children three survive him W P Hunter Mrs Elmer Townsley and Walter Hunter. He moved from Illinois to Covington Indiana in 1864 and lived there 27 years. A trusted stock trader known for honesty and charity he died suddenly of old illness heart trouble at his son Walter’s Layton Station home and was buried at Prescott Grove cemetery beside wife and four sons.
Advertisement claims Mother Gray's Dearborn remedy for children cures colds in 24 hours, relieves fever, headache, stomach issues, teething complaints and worms. Appears to be mailed sample offer from Allen S. Olmstead in LeRoy New York.
Customers are asked to return all milk bottles promptly and leave the empty bottles with their tickets daily so both can be collected together, saving the business from annoyance and trouble.
Infanta Eulalie of Spain, once a Chicago guest, defies King Alfonso by supporting divorce and living freely in Paris. She criticizes royal authority, plans to sell Spanish estates, and remains unapologetic as European royalty reacts with scandal.
The Illinois state law providing pensions for deserving poor mothers with families has become operative. In the first week forty mothers, many widows and sole providers for multiple children, received checks from eighteen to one hundred twenty dollars. The act grants five to ten dollars per month per child. Officials of the juvenile court investigate the mothers and homes before payment, ensuring the parent retains custody. Previously, unsupported mothers surrendered children to the juvenile court, which placed them in foster homes. now the county pays ten dollars monthly per child while the parent remains with the family.
An unidentified tramp saved twelve year old Willie Stevens from death as he rode a moving freight train to school. The boy fell under a car. the tramp, riding on the rods, grabbed him and held him up until the train stopped. The boy suffered a fractured leg and two crushed fingers.
Government engineers showcase major park upgrades in Yellowstone National Park including a lava arch entrance at Gardiner, a $140000 concrete viaduct at Golden Gate, and a $20000 steel and concrete bridge over the Yellowstone River. Fort Yellowstone serves as administrative hub with improved roads, waterworks, and landscaping transforming Mammoth Hot Springs into the park’s capital and center of authority.
The article explains that Mason and Dixon's Line, often misused to denote the entire divide between free and slave areas, officially marks Pennsylvania's southern boundary surveyed 1763 to 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. Stones at every fifth mile bore the coats of Lord Baltimore and Penn. the line extends 280 miles.
W. W. Elam, a 64 year old Oklahoma farmer living east of Blanchard, has just become father to his twenty fourth child, born to his third wife. Of the brood eighteen are living, and Elam has spent his life on the same farm, placing him as a leading figure among Oklahoma families.
City residents are alerted to a forthcoming sale by P. J. McMahon set for January 3 in the local area. The city council met Tuesday night, transacting substantial business. Veedersburg residents Alva Jones and Elsie Ocheltree wed in the county clerk’s office. Editor notes Christmas leave and a family death delayed this week’s issue by one day. Dr J R Hicks and his wife have returned from a Cuban trip reporting a great time.
A compiled listing of farm and stock sales with buyers sellers and locales including Covington Foster Kingman Jersey cows and Duroe hogs in various townships. Names such as McMahon Norquest Paynter and Munne appear beside sale types and locations indicating a regional auction schedule.
Free to the sick offer invites postal cards for Dr Miles new back and free treatment for numerous ailments. The ad cites a book with cures from many states, endorsements from bishops clergy editors and others, and promises a two pound special treatment plus a free book sent at their expense. Address Dr Franklin Miles Elkhart Indiana Department K 71 Main Street.
The Pe Pauw Glee Club will present 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.
An ad describes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for a severe lung illness. The testimonial by R J Howell of Tracy says his wife was near consumption with a sore lung and hoarse voice and that the product gave relief after several bottles. For sale by all druggists.
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