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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
6
The Traders' Exchange invites the public to a free distribution of second hand goods starting Tuesday February 14 at 140 percent plan. Located at the new room in the southwest corner of the public square, operated by James Slim. Open to both women and men.
Governor Hanly has recovered enough from grippe and stomach troubles to move about his Claypool Hotel apartment and plans to resume duties at the state house. Friends had been anxious as his condition was alarming in recent days.
John Foster of Fulton township was tried in the circuit court last Wednesday for embezzling United Mine Workers Union funds at Cates. As treasurer he admitted using some funds but the jury found no criminal intent and acquitted him. Defense by O P Lewis. state’s attorney Lucas Nebeker assisted.
Notice to set by W. G. Boyle calls all indebted persons to settle notes or accounts at the old stand as he is out of business. Gentle warning that unpaid balances will be placed for collection.
The Merryman brothers recently enhanced their meat market with a new five hundred dollar refrigerator of the latest design and pattern. It is described as rich and massive and comparable to city shops. The brothers deserve credit for their enterprise.
Ready made goods sold at our clearing sale are made to our order. They are well fitting and mostly this year's make. J Loeb's Stores.
A fine lot of full blooded silver laced Wyandotte cockerls for sale at one dollar each. Address James M. Coffing R F D No 1 Silverwood Ind
Transactions filed for record include multiple transfers in Fountain County with buyers and prices. Notable entries: George Babbet al to Marshall Griffin for several lots in McC and Frenchs add Covington. Ira C Warrick to Chas E Sent: man 60 A Van Buren. Elizabeth Lindley to Fred Par ent Harveysburg lots. Elvis S Booe to J W Black Kingman Heights for 125. Josiah W Jones and wife to Geo Neal lot 11 Pogues add Mellett for 550. Luther Yone to Albert Dawson 40 A Wabash. Isaac M Ellis et al to Robert Springer lot 17 Lucas add Sterling for 1. Ella Fitzpatrick to Catharine Fitzpatrick lots 5-6 35 Vances add Covington. Also mentions local store ads and notes on visits by F E Beatty from Three River Michigan.
A fragmented piece describes pig slaughter methods and cautions about animal handling. It also includes observations on honey cellars and wood preservation, noting risks to quality and future timber needs. The text preserves historic practical guidance and agricultural commentary from Farm Journal.
A noted American Agriculturist says underdrainage demands time and money but is a sound investment. It converts previously unworkable, waterlogged land into productive ground, with a single crop covering all costs and profits.
Farmers Advocate advises selecting land for next season's corn fodder and spreading manure from barns in winter. In spring decayed manure generates heat aiding root penetration, leading to an abundant fodder crop if properly cultivated.
A New York correspondent argues winter eggs are highly profitable for poultry, recommending hatchery practices to breed from winter layers. It notes housing and feeding tips, such as using pumpkins for green fodder, and advises winter calf care with varied fodder, oatmeal, cornmeal, fine feed, and skim milk if available.
Freezing preserves milk but locks up butter fat. Extreme cold harms butter production as much as extreme heat.
A farmer notes twelve quarts of skimmed milk yield one pound of pig growth, while four pounds of corn produce the same gain. The report outlines feed efficiency for swine on the shore.
A sow should furrow two or three times before judging her breeding excellence. The guidance emphasizes waiting to assess maternal performance.
Feed alone corn to hens tends to fatten rather than maximize egg production. The note highlights limited profitability from using corn as the sole feed component for laying flocks.
Careful housing of sheep to avoid crowding in wet quarters prevents catarrh and related ailments. The text warns that damp, crowded conditions are a sure cause of the disease in flocks.
In the Fountain Circuit Court January term the estate of Murtha A Coffin deceased is examined. Charles F Corfie as administrator presents settlement and vouchers for examination and action by the court. All heirs creditors or legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the administrator’s settlement should not be approved.
The following licenses have been issued since the last report. Bert Jordan and Maude Vo Thieks van Worl Corea and Miss Phartie Kroman Tesla god Lilie Mor wy Wallets Polaekson and Anna Z. Brown Wibian Redison and Mins Arnold truy Bell and Rasa Bo iewes.
Clover Leaf route offers discounted one way fares on Feb 21 and March 14 to points in Kansas Missouri Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana and Colorado. Fare is half the regular one way price plus two dollars. Contact General Passenger Agent WL Roe Toledo Ohio or Agents Clover Leaf Ronis for details.
Bible School Sunday morning at 9 30 all invited preaching Bend church Sunday afternoon at 230 Junior League Army Sunday afternoon at 3 Miss Lulu Schwin Commander Miss Blossom Board Lieutenant Commander captains Mrs Geo Crane Mrs Switzer and Mrs Twiddy Junior Cadets and Junior Volunteers Boys and girls invited preaching Sunday morning at 1040 subject Religion and Pleasure preaching Sunday evening at 7 subject Self Interested Idolatry Special music both services Epworth League at 6 Handsome scarfs shawls and caps for girls at J Loebs.
A string of short notices reports on residents and visitors in Danville on Monday and Sunday including James Miller and Frank Frazier on business, Ruth Hetfield visiting, J Loeb's Stores promoting coats and monuments, and a coal discovery near Perryville with a future mine. Also mentions sermons by Deacon Walton, lost lap robe, and oblique business movements to Illinois and Indiana.
Mr and Mrs W H Comly of Hastings Nebraska were guests of Mark Rogers and family the past week called here by the death of Mrs Cromly s mother.
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