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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
5
Monday features old fashioned sugar making with visits from John F. Davidson and Mrs Fletcher Wilson among others. Farmers busy as spring work nears. Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale at 1.25. Wabash railroad plans a new depot at Attica. Chase and Sanborn coffee advertised and cement supplies offered with low bulk pricing.
M Mitchell enjoys a stretch at home after a successful run in the north central states. Auto traffic swells with fine weather. Mary E Graham reports slow improvement in E W Richeson and his wife. J Loeb stores advertise one third off ready made goods today and tomorrow. Covington saloon issues loom as authorities brace for enforcement next Monday. Mrs Carl Mauser and daughter Margaret visit Effie Brown in California and Miss Brown hosts several friends.
W Ik Coen of northeast Richland visited Covington Tuesday to pay taxes and express no wish to move the county seat. Attica and Covington saloonkeepers announce license renewals for March, arguing the current local option law grants de facto monopoly to any active licensee.
Several items appear in this week’s note: diphtheria cases are reported better. a regular city council meeting is planned for next Monday night. a call for bills at the office. Earl Martin has sold his corner restaurant to Charles Martin who now runs it. Sam Wells shows improvement after his accident. a Republican feature honors the Father of our country’s birthday for tomorrow. references to purchases at a large Discount Sale. a bill for a special judge in the legislature is criticized as likely to fail.
Veedersburg items note John F Klage recovering after appendectomy and infection. Citizens Freeman Dice Dedrick Wallace A L Ratcliff favor court house and vow to act honorably. Mrs Zinns fire destroys roof and damages Adams possessions. Various visits to Indianapolis and locally by residents cited. Rev Swadner speaks on local option. Ice selling ad ends with Peters offering seasonal service.
Run down people are urged to try Vinol, a cod liver and iron tonic, claimed to boost iron in blood, improve appetite, digestion, sleep, and energy. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Proper of West Scranton, Pa., is cited, with a money back guarantee from Millford VanDorp, Druggist Covington.
A Clinton fire destroyed the Central Pharmacy building and its contents last week with an estimated loss of about 20009 dollars. The Woman's Club will meet at Mrs. Mark Rogers home on Friday afternoon February 28 inviting a large attendance.
Mrs. Mary Gardner comes back to her Hillsboro home after a monthlong stay with her daughter Mrs. William Brant. She spent the period visiting and assisting family routines before returning.
Supt H E Laughlin of the Southern Hospital for the Insane and daughter of Evansville visited Mr and Mrs M Mayer early last week, staying for a time.
An advertisement touts Dr King New Discovery as a remedy for irritated throat and lungs and chronic cough. One dose promises lasting relief and pleases with a pleasant taste. Sold at all druggists.
Covington beat Veedersburg 21 to 13 on Friday night at Veedersburg. Covington leads the county standings as the second meeting of the season concludes.
The Open Window will be the morning theme and the Lord's Supper will be administered at the service. Those wishing to unite should confer with the pastor or elders. Dr. Owen Wright will preach at the evening worship on the local option issue. Morning worship 11 o'clock Bible School 10, C E 6, Evening 7. All not worshiping elsewhere are invited. H. K. Fox, Ph. D. Minister. Manse south of church. Phone 59.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough cold throat and long medicine. It promises refund if it fails to cure and claims the first dose helps with testimonials about curing coughs and weight gain.
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