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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
8
An old health ad warns that overwork harms kidneys and blood purification. It claims uric acid causes pains and rheumatism, links heart strain to kidney trouble, and promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer Co with a mail order offer and pamphlet.
NOTICE TO WHOM IT CONCERNED State of Indians Fountain County Fountain Circuit Court November Term 1907 In the matter of the estate of James Leedom Townsley deceased To the creditors of said estate and all persons concerned Notice is hereby given that Mary Townsley widow of said decedent has filed her petition showing she is interested in the real estate of said decedent and that she desires to protect it from incumbrance He prays for decree that if no letters testamentary or administration be issued within twelve months from such decree all claims against the estate be barred and that no letters be thereafter issued Hearing set for February 27 1908 at the Fountain Circuit Court Covington Indiana Court House Covington February term 1908 Anson G Madden Clerk Fountain Circuit Court By Leroy Sanders Deputy John B Martin Atty for petitioner 1-24-08-04
Administrator of the estate of Jeremiah Herdbarger deceased announces a private sale of Lot 16 and parts of Lots 11 and 14 in Kerr's addition Covington Fountain County Indiana. Sale at 2 pm at Covington Bank Imbursement terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments within nine and eighteen months with notes, 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage, taxes for 1907 payable. Sale subject to court approval and waiver of relief for attorney fees.
Grippe sweeps the country with claims that Preventier and Candy Cold Care Tablets prevent deep settlement of colds. Advertises Pneumynia avoided by early treatment and notes safety features with no quinine or harsh ingredients. Mentions sizes 48 tablets at 25 cents and vest pocket boxes at 5 cents from Hedges Drag Co.
The First Presbyterian Church invites all to worship with preaching both morning and evening. Morning topic The sting of the Serpent and evening service on Abraham Lincoln. Bible School 10 o'clock taught by Elmore Arter. Activities include Ladies Aid Society and Session and Deacons meetings. Be sure to attend the services and follow the church calendar.
The notice lists Feb 9 1906 events at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m., sermons at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Epworth League at 6 p.m., and a Bend service at 2:30 p.m. Revival meetings start next Monday evening led by Pastor Frank K. Dougherty. Also mentions liver pills and local ads for Hedgen and Merryman's oysters.
Mrs Okie Shaw sues Al bert Shaw for divorce after he left Richland township three years ago and has not provided support for the plaintiff and their child.
Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure is advertised as a safe remedy using green leaves from a mountain shrub. It claims to calm coughs and soothe bronchial membranes without opium or harsh drugs, urging mothers to use only this product for infants. Sold by the Hedges Drug Co.
The church offers Sunday School at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM and 7 PM each Sunday. Prayer meets Thursday at 7:30 PM. A monthly business meeting is the first Thursday. Communion is the first Monday in April July and October. The Ladies Aid Exchange is the third Saturday monthly. An entertainment on Feb 21 features Harriet B Guest and Moris Freman with Covington talent. tickets 25 cents adults, 12 cents under. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised by Hedge Drug Co.
In Hillsboro a group of women impressed at a local bowling alley drawing civic talk. A passerby, convinced by his Sunday convictions, entered and proclaimed none of the many church names he saw represented but no Christians, then left with a moral sigh.
The cough remedy claims to ease coughs while gently stimulating the bowels with Kenedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It notes the product soothes throat and lung irritation and is popular with children. Sold by The Heages Drag Ce.
Sproson Wilson advertises honey including white clover and Heartsease comb honey sold in one pound sections at 20 cents.
Idesira all persons indebted to me to please call and settle the account with Miss Effie Brown or Chas Brown.
Robert Mantell, famed Shakespearean actor, heads a seven day engagement at English's Opera House Indianapolis starting February 16. His repertoire includes Hamlet King Lear Othello and Richard III drawing capacity crowds and high praise from critics. The piece promotes Mantell as a premier interpreter on par with Booth and highlights the era's theatre fervor.
Alfred Elimore reports from Sabinal Texas about mild weather and healthy conditions as he describes crops and farming cycles. He notes oats and cotton schedules, fruit trees yielding abundant figs, and compares local prices with potential earnings, while planning to return to Covington in spring.
A local ad endorses Kodol as a natural digestant for stomach troubles. The copy claims it digests what is eaten, is pleasant to take, and guarantees prompt relief, sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The Pocohontas lodge announces a fair at the Armory on December 19 20 and 21 with plans to follow in city papers. An advertisement for Pineuies promises relief from rheumatism backache and kidney trouble with a 90 day treatment for one dollar. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
It claims an easy remedy for piles with a collapsible tube and nozzle ready to apply. The product is sold by the Hedges Drug Co at 50 cents.
Real estate transactions in Fountain County from the past week list Bella Thompson to Harry Cartwright for 5 acres at Veedersburg valued at 1250 dollars and numerous other transfers from Covington Veedersburg and Attica. The page includes mortgage loan notes and a long list of parcels and sums, ending with an advertisement for Kodol Digestive Aid.
Extract discusses carbide pricing and production costs with references to Sunlight carbide at four cents per pound and remarks on output and efficiency in a dated, promotional style.
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