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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
5
The Leader reports strong crowds during the first week of its remnant sale with a final week promise of bigger attractions. The sale includes remnant and odd lots across Ladies and Misses cloaks, furs, mens and boys suits, shoes, fabrics, carpets, and more at 1-3 to 1-2 regular price.
The page lists multiple local notices from Reed's meat market to Dred West property sales, monument ads by E M Board, and various personal items. It notes farm loans, birthday celebrations, church services, public sales, bids for an organ, and upcoming court terms.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment as a pile remedy. It promises relief from itching pain protruding or blind piles and claims certainty and satisfaction, with sale through all dealers.
Mrs. George Williams returned from Bloomington after visiting their son Farrell a University student treated for diphtheria and quarantined. He had recovered enough to return to his room and was pronounced well by his doctors while vaccination for smallpox was noted. Casca sweet advertisement pitches baby care with plain English ingredients.
A fine heavyweight boy weighing eleven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs John Stephens of Mound City last Friday. Dr Rowland was summoned to assist. Cards announce the marriage of S Mack Irvin and Miss Ina Cadwallader next Tuesday at 10 oclock at St Josephs church with Father Schmidt officiating.
Latest reports from W. W. Luke's bedside indicate rapid decline and expected death within hours. Family and medical staff monitor his condition closely as the end nears.
Dr J A Barnes his wife and son Robert of Perrysville left Monday for Clermont Florida for the remainder of the winter The Republican will follow them.
The Covington Friend criticizes Ex-Com missioner G A Law for pursuing county business despite retirement. The piece argues that seeing duty through an investigation warrants support and that the public has a right to know how county affairs are run.
Dr Hurty will lecture at the Methodist church Sunday evening February 10 illustrating with stereopticon views. He serves as Secretary of the State Board of Health and is known for civic issues. Lecture is free and open to the public with likely discussion on public welfare.
To stop 8 Cold with Preventica is safer than letting it run. Taken at the sneeze stage Preventics head off colds and grippe and may save you from pneumonia or bronchitis. These candy tablets come in 5 and 25 cent boxes and are sold by all dealers.
The county commissioners meet in regular session Monday and the county council holds a special session to act on the investigation matter. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
Advertises DeWitt'n Little Early Risers as safe cure all head pain with promise of wisdom. Sold by M C VanDorn claims to help headaches vanish when using the product.
The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a chicken supper in the G A R hall from 5 30 to 8 00 on Thursday evening February 14 with usual prices. Everyone invited. A farm of 236 acres for sale or rent near Covington is offered by J D Bybee. cash rent preferred and sale expected within 30 days. He leaves February 4 for Texas for twelve days and offers travel partnership to save money.
A historic note highlights Dr. Shoop’s stance against opium and unsafe ingredients in cough remedies. It praises his 20 year practice of warning labels and support for the Pure Food and Drug Law, noting mothers can protect children by choosing Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure sold by all dealers.
An advertisement claims Kodol digests what you eat and lets the stomach rest while it works. It describes Kodol as a sea solution of digestion acids closely resembling stomach juices and asserts it supports normal stomach activity. The ad notes production under the National Pure Food and Drug Law and lists M C VanDorn as the seller.
Editorial urges Monday meeting to reaffirm or reject the contract with Expert J. M. Martin. It argues public sentiment supports the commissioners’ duty and calls for the council to stand by the board, dismissing claims of politics or improper rights and urging protection of citizens’ rights.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Croup Cure stops croup in about twenty minutes without vomiting or distress. The syrup is advertised as safe and pleasant, used strictly for croup symptoms, and sold by All Deal.
B B Holcomb, Wentachee, Washington, expects to pick 10000 to 12000 boxes of apples from 14 acres with an average price of one dollar per box. The Great Northern Bulletin 83 from Washington reports multiple such tales inspiring farmers to consider larger ventures. Free issue offered by C W Pitta in Chicago.
Misses Minnie and Hattie Price visit Alvin Clark and family. J. M. Hopkins and Frank Benamaire put up ice. Lottie Beamer dined with Gladys Odam and Thornton Beamer with J. M. Hopkins. Mrs. Sam Atterman in Fountain. Edna Cox dined with Gladie Watts. Ambrose Crane rests after pump break at saw mill. Joe Cox dined with Haney Lathrop. Many suffer colds and grip. Goodyear glove rubbers advertised by Reed's. A mercantile travel position offers $1000 weekly. Covington Indiana addressed. Alice Ennis staying with Geo. Shaffer in Warren County.
Owing to heavy demand for penny pictures the Penny Picture Gallery will stay in town two weeks longer. People citywide exchange pictures with friends. Eye glasses offered by Dr Faith and Dr Gilson at their Friday office day. Studio in Mayers block.
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