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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
8
A vintage notice touts acetylene lighting as sunlight like white glow with far less soot heat and carbonic gas than kerosene or gaslight. It claims lower costs per 24 candle power over 10 hours and invites inquiries from readers in Chicago and beyond.
An old listing promotes Pinesalve carbolised salve claimed to heal inflammations and poison effects. It is advertised as a remedy for chapped hands lips cuts burns with endorsement by Hedges Drag Cu.
Clerk Madden issues marriage licenses James G. Brown to Alice Manlove and Harry Craigmile to Ida Brakley during the past week.
Logan junior C Lewis Green announces candidacy for prosecuting attorney pending Republican convention decision. He is qualified and would make a good prosecutor.
John W Farrington, a Big Four railroad fireman, died after falling from a tender as several cars passed over him near Layton last Thursday night. In Veedersburg Coroner Parham held an inquest and prepared the body for shipment to Indianapolis. his parents reside in Halifax North Carolina. E M Boardman offers 15 percent on monuments. contact by phone 81.
The Jackson township democratic primary convention last Saturday saw three trustee candidates and four assessor hopefuls. Results listed: John Gooding 100, Joe Thomas 90, John Gray 58 with Gooding leading by 10. for assessor Everett Spragg 93, Joe Wert 79, Howard Davidson 38, John Etter 29 with Spragg ahead by 14.
The report lists Enoch Robbins president Geo B Pavey cashier William W Layton vice president and shows liabilities of 2,606,531 dollars. The affidavit swears the statement true before Notary Public John T Lyon on February 26 1908. Bert Barber of Eaton Wisconsin testifies DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills helped his condition. Sold by Hedge Drug Co.
The Millcreek meeting closed Thursday evening with thirty additions to the church. Mrs D Lawson and daughter Mary hosted a dinner for Mesdames Dock Goodan Fred Gooden James Johnson and Elizabeth Blue. Miss Baby Parey spent Wednesday with Miss Mary Lawson. Albert Bennett visited Miss Mary Lane Monday evening. George McIntosh spent Sunday at home. Samuel Kanier has been sick with muscular rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Elmer McIntosh spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Seward Orshood.
Elisabeth Blac and brother Jesse returned home Tuesday from a pleasant trip near Covington. John McIntosh is improving after a long winter illness. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shoaf and Mrs Irvin visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shoaf. Dave Lanson and family visited Milton Grimes and family. Charley Woodrow called on Mrs Carrie Katoeer. East Liberty Sunday School was well attended. Will and Wesley Pavey visited Charley Holland. Digestive health ad promotes Kodol natural digestant sold by Hedges Drag Co.
James Robinson of Hillsboro called Saturday. George Krag plans moving to Lafayette and entering livery business. Mooroe McAlister rents Har baugh farm for housekeeping. Louise Wood returns from Valparaiso. Bert Oyler offers Doty cream separators. Tan Foxworthy to move to Keyt farm northeast of Mallett. Several men leave for Colorado to claim land. James Neal injures from hayloft fall. W H Wilson opens a two chair barber shop. Veedersburg visitors include Hesler McCollum Riley Gardner. Maggie Yount of Kansas visits relatives. Ben Shields of St Louis visits. Hayes & Hauke hardware rumor debunked. Funeral of Mrs Hannah Neal attended in Union. Carey Graves visits. Mrs Lillie Cramer and daughter shop in town. Mag Callie Shade visits. Stop that tickling cough with Dr Shoop’s Cough Care. Hedges Drag Co sells.
Rich ard Carle presents a free American adaptation of Madame Mongodin titled Mary's Lamb at English's Opera House beginning March 2 with performances March 5 6 and 7 in Haverstraw New York. The cast includes a chorus from The Spring Chicken and show girls. songs listed include Leander Betsy’s the Hello of the Bathera My Madaganear Maid and We’re Hollandaise. A catarrh remedy ad follows with Dr Shoop offering a free trial bottle.
Report of the Citizens Bank Covington Indiana showing resources and liabilities as of February 1 1908. Principal items include Loans and Discounts 283926.42 overdrafts 630.58 due from banks and trust companies 7342 cash on hand 55850.71 current expenses 445.64 total resources 472823.** total liabilities 418728.28 Assurances by G P Gray assistant cashier and Sampson Reed sole owner.
The notice advertises travel via Wabash to western and southern destinations on the first and third Tuesdays at low rates. It also promotes Dr. Shoop Restorative claiming to strengthen stomach nerves, heart, and kidneys and offers a free booklet and samples by mail from Dr. Shoop, Racine Wisconsin, via Hedges Drug Co.
A weekly list from Fountain County records shows multiple transfers in Covington and nearby townships. Transfers include AMR to WH Hoagland for Lot 63 M Add Stone Bluff at 550 dollars, and several parcels in Richland, Cain, Jackson, Wabash, and Attica townships with prices from 85 to 6,333 dollars. The document notes guardian and estate transfers and partial fracs in Wabash and Kingman areas.
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