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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
2
The piece reports a lynching at Scottsburg of Marion Tyler jailed for attempted murder of his wife, with criticism of delayed public outrage and mentions Governor Mount’s efforts to curb lynching. It also notes Councilman Brown pushing for faster railroad trains through Covington and rail safety concerns.
A local observer argues for municipal suffrage for women while opposing full national or state rights. He notes many women are property holders and tax payers, and should influence school and city policy, but warns against extending rights beyond municipal matters.
The Newport Hoosier State reports Fountain county Democrat paper defends Sheriff Miller amid criticism after attending a local prize ring fight. It lauds his presence and dignity while noting a theft of his pocketbook by a prohibitionist Republican during the melee. Reformers receive mixed praise and call for reelection support.
W H Wann on sick list. John and Jennie White's child recovering from pneumonia. Mrs Mary Witsman remains very ill. Robt Hansford now serving with second cavalry at Huntsville Alabama. Marion Mitchell bought 51 head of sheep at Yountsville. H C Randolph and Son held first annual corn and pumpkin show in Silverwood with large crowd. Premiums awarded to Ed Kiger Ist corn, Thos Grubbs 2nd boots, W H Wann pumpkin, Ike Cartwright water pitcher and lamp. Randolph & Son plan a second show next fall with more premiums.
A roundup of local notes reports a white Christmas and various townderived events. Lloyd Ray promotes his corn harvest while families, such as Mrs. Allen Adkins and Mrs. Emma Wheatley, share improving health and social visits. Residents attend community gatherings, gift exchanges, and church activities as Naye Davidson returns from Cuba.
The article recalls oyster suppers and Christmas celebrations in Layton with detailed mentions of John Delaven Effie Brown Josie Frazier and many local families. It notes a shy George DeHaven Benedict status and a humorous miscue during a Ward family anniversary plan. Clarence Conner Danville Covington and other visitors attended, sharing social chats and a Christmas tree valued around 100 dollars.
The piece notes deliritum tremens symptoms dubbed the snakes with blood vessels in the eyes and creeping creature images. It contrasts cultural meanings of hissing in West Africa New Hebrides Basutos Japan and cites Caucasian eternal fires. Also reports Rev Wesley Blakely of Keystone West Virginia at 107 with 7 702 sermons 623 baptized 1 063 married in 85 years and 1 081 descendants. first vote for Monroe.
London correspondent reports Dr Oscar Baumann claims the domestic flea has spread across Africa from the west coast and has now appeared in Zanzibar, signaling a new threat to travelers and health conditions on the continent.
A Pennsylvania locomotive hauled a 130 car coal train about 182 miles from Altoona to Harrisburg in twelve hours. The combined train weight behind the tender reached 331 tons with the locomotive at 104 tons. In contrast, Japanese elites run public kitchens offering affordable meals for poor families. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as reliable for kidney and bladder diseases with a money back guarantee.
A poem by Harvey Porter Layton contrasts fading love with loss and a harsh world. An advertisement follows for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments with a money refund guarantee. Sold by Lee Allenmeh at 94 1yr.
A collage of patent medicine pitches and notices from 1893 1898 includes Dr Miles Pain Pills Ely Cream Balm Foley Honey and Tar and Dr J H McLean liver and kidney balm along with travel tickets and employment ads. Letters praise remedies cures and a small office opening in Cincinnati Ohio with a pneumonia testimonial from Dr Bishop of Agnew Michigan.
Hoarseness case from Hutton Indiana notes Renj. Ingerson who had not spoken above a whisper for months. After using one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar his voice returned. The remedy is popular among speakers and singers led by Geo. D. Cook.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid for ten cents, claiming clean blood yields clear skin and a healthy complexion. It promises relief from pimples, boils, blotches, and blackheads by purifying the liver and body, with druggists offering satisfaction guaranteed.
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