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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
5
Local notes warn residents about Ottmients containing mercury used for catarrh. Letters from several near State Line and Attica residents recount health visits, measles recovery, and church matters. The Foster area community thread mentions doctors, illnesses, and local opinions on advertised remedies.
Obituary notes the death of William Lamb at age 10 in this city on February 15 1397 after a long public service totaling 45 years 6 months. Lamb served as county recorder auditor treasurer and deputy auditor and remained renowned for integrity and fairness throughout his career. Born January 1 1817 in Wooster County Massachusetts he moved to Indiana in 1533 settling at Newtown where he operated a shop before entering public service. His epitaph lauds him as a Christian gentleman and an honest man with a spotless financial record and steadfast friendship.
The article states catarrh is a local nasal affection supported by physicians and claims catarrh is a blood condition. Fly Cream Balm is described as a harmless local remedy with no dangerous drugs, applied to the inflamed membrane to restore health.
Mr. Green leading a party from Cincinnati to Arlington House on the 26th and 27th to recruit and place children with good homes. The home has placed about five thousand children since founding and will continue watchcare after adoption. Readers urged to attend and inform friends about the visit.
A clipping touts Dr. Hartman offering free home consultations to diagnose and treat diseases by mail. It promises confidential replies, a free copy of his book on catarrh, and instructs readers to write with case details for guidance from his large institution. Includes a testimonial about Dr. King’s New Discovery for lung trouble and a job ad for traveling women in Indiana.
Miss Sadie Hughes and Miss Hetty Griffith share Sunday visit. Three Wa bash township students Mont Bodine Oscar Phobus and H E Rhodes enter normal. Mabel Coddington hosts second engagement in La Fayette guest Lena Stafford. Arch Martin makes valentines. Millard Rhodes links Delaware to Dover search. Old students Lettie Graham Lena Helder Will Dochterman Will Bilsland Frank Graham Ceetla McComas Harry Board attend.
Juniors took an algebra exam on Tuesday while Miss Hays acts as superintendent in Mr. Hart’s absence. Supt. Hart attended a national meeting in Indianapolis. The physics class begins a new period aimed at developing latent drawing talent. Visitors Friday included Helen Allen Anna Miles Nellie McComas Tina Townsley Nellie Blakely J L Townsley Harry Board Ton Henderson and Millard Rhodes.
Indianapolis travelers can reach Washington D C via the Hoosier, Chesapeake and Ohio routes with Pullman sleeping and diner cars. Two daily trains leave Indianapolis at 7 55 am and 2 45 pm, arriving next day. Special inaugural rates available. contact W Hayler, District Passenger Agent, C H D Ry. No 2 West Washington St. Indianapolis. pamphlets on request.
Clifford Diffenderfer presents a graphic football game between Crawfordsville and Covington with a Covington touchdown by the hero. The piece notes snowballing nuisance at the school and cites a one sided debate on abolishing football in colleges with Ruth Marlatt and Charlie Robb as speakers.
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