Daily Gist of News from Covington and Surroundings
Local notes report Postmaster Boyd in Hillsboro and Crawfordsville. Civil War veteran Shields dies in Wet Lebanon. Residents visit Crawfordsville. J Bone returns from Soldiers Home. Weather alert for a predicted blizzard arrives. Measles and mumps affect residents. Oyster ad claims pure food laws observed. Various visits and travels noted among residents. Washington Birthday observances held at the city school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei Shields
Lebanon
For Sale or Rent on Liberty Street ad
Classified notice listing sale or rental of a property on Liberty Street attributed to W F Stitweil of Eaapuria Kansas. The fragmentary OCR text mentions a personal name and location with no clear address, price, or contact details.
Every Package Guaranteed Stock Food Sold at Rainier’s Pharmacy
An old advertisement proclaims Dr. Hess stock food, poultry Panaca and louse powder sold at Rainier’s Pharmacy. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and urges customers to try a package today.
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Dr. Hess
Rainier
Marriage Licenses Issued To Several Couples
W Rice Deninger and Edna Meibler. Ransom Crowder and Grace Shoaf. Philip M Parkison and Belle Nive. Pearl Gay and Lottie Lovell. Tonas H Miller and Leona G Alexander.
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W. Rice Deninger
Edna Meibler
Ransom Crowder and
Grace Shoaf
Philip M. Parkison and
Belle Nive
Pearl Gay and
Lottie Lovell
Tonas
H Miller and
Leona G. Alexander
Local Social and Business Notes from Hillsboro Area
Prof Sanders visits at home. M Board handles Hillsboro business Tuesday morning. Shaff and Shuler offer steaks at their meat market. Jos Wilkey and wife spend Tuesday in Veedersburg as guests of relatives. Hon J W Whickcar of Attica conducts business Wednesday morning. Cooper Cliva suffers chicken pox this week. Uncle Samp Reed remains at home due to grippe and cold. Mrs Zou Cameron arrives from Lafayette and visits Mrs Jacot Yerkes. A typo in the new telephone directory misidentifies George W Keir and Son. Mrs Links and Mrs Purt rent corner rooms in the McGeorge block to open a millinery store at season start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messdames Links and
Purt
McGeorge
Wil
Subscriptions and Local Notices From The Republican
Readers receive reminders on address changes payment dates and keeping the correct paper. Notices urge not to discard or swap papers and to settle arrears promptly. Local item mentions J W Deth ill and O B Ratiel planning law offices above Rainier Grge store.
A Story of Stevenson and a Paris Stage Moment
Robert Louis Stevenson recalls leaving a Dumas play in Paris and reacting with indignation after stepping on an old man’s toe. He apologizes but then retracts, replying in French that the gentleman is among those who applauded the piece. The old man remarks with a gracious, ironic smile that Stevenson is very young.
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Stevenson
Dumas
Paris
Robert Louis Stevenson
Odd Remedies and Quips From Long Ago
Epilepsy cures include blood drops in milk and three stairs daily while secrecy preserves efficacy. A suitor jokes with a mother about romance and appearances. The Nelson River’s vast flow powers Hudson Bay trading routes. Catherine of Russia portrait spurs a quip about hair. Elizabeth I allegedly drank a quart of ale daily at breakfast.
Gty Horse Shoeing Shop Ad Promotes First Class Work
John Slattery proprietor and Will Kreusch foreman advertise Gty Horse Shoeing Shop offering first class work in horse shoeing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gty Horse Shoeing Shop
John Slattery
Will Kreusch
Henson Case on Trial Against Big Four
Henson damages suit against the Big Four proceeds in trial this week with most jurors already seated after a lengthy selection. Jury members listed include Grant Agnew Samuel Biddle John Jordan Michael Wood Charles Buer and others.
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Henson
Grant Agnew
Samuel Biddle
John Jordan
Michael Wood
Charles Buer
Thomas Aven
John Ghilders
Samus Himes
Lant Long
Charles Idpater
Milton McKea
Seven Miller
Journalk
Notice to claimants for Troy Township damages
Under the law all parties making claims against the township for damages to stock and fowls by dogs must file a certified claim with the township Trustee within ten days after the damage occurs or the claim cannot be allowed. Charles A. Brown Trustee Troy Township.
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Charles A. Brown
Troy Township
Guomunios Celebration and Evening Address Details
A church event schedule notes morning services with a ceremonial gathering and an evening session titled Cure Corruption. Pastor remarks precede a three minute speaker limit. Rev. W. R. Williams of Williamsport is scheduled to speak Thursday and Friday at 7 30 o'clock.
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Eppertest
Siren
W. R. Wiliams
Williansport
Aks
Fountain County Rural Route Carriers Hold Hillsboro Meeting
The Fountain County Rural Route Carriers held their semi annual meeting at Farmers Bank in Hillsboro on Tuesday February 22. President R Gyler presided at 10 a.m. and J W Wilkins of the bank delivered the welcome. Harry Evans gave a grateful response for the association as locals praised Hillsboro hospitality. Postmaster Boyd spoke on carrier challenges and dues were collected. Roy Rabb led a side lines segment and a motor cycle for R F D work was shown by Kingman men. Afternoon talks included Likes and Dislikes of R D Life by Bonetrake and Reminiscences by Stanlex avey. Dinner was at the Nine Hotel and others contributed. The next meeting will be in Veedersburg.
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Fountain County
Farmers Bank
Hillsboro
R.gyler
J. W. Wilkins
Farmer's Bank
Citius
Harry Evans
Boyd
Roy Rabb
Silverwood
Pumber
R F. D
C. & Hadley
Kingman
Nichol
Park County
Bloomingdal
Eiel Starnes
H. I. Starns
Eich
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Ruth Adamson
Attica
Helen and
Hortense Martin
George Crane Sr
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Mr. Groundhog
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Weedrsburg
Tom Glascock
Davy Adsin
Sherif Ker
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A. L. Ratelff
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O. B. Ratcliff
Hary Glasenck
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Tom Bone
Billy Ryan
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William Kreusch
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C. L Myers
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Wabash ‘Ownship Road
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Lew Dunlap
Corsa
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Cunen
America
Lafayette
Ind
Whitehall
Liberty Street Dailing
W.F. Stitweil
Eaapuria
Kan
Prof. Sanders
M. Board
Shaff & Shuler’s Meat Market
Jos Wilkey
J. W. Whickcar
Cooper Cl.fiva
Unacle Samp Reed
Grippe
Zou Cameron
Jacot Yerkes
George W. Keir
Evrybdy
Republican
J. W. Deth
O. B Ratelil
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Nelson River
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Hehoish Ad
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ES Fine
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Howard Ave
Utica
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Mase
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Maas
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