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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
3
The Perrysville stove maker David Comingore, oldest stove manufacturer in Indiana, built durable stoves once popular across the region. Though he left the foundry recently, his work remains recalled at railroad stations and homes where his stoves still endure.
A testimonial from J. T. Shelout Bremen Galaya praising Foley Kidney Pills for relief of kidney and bladder troubles after trying many remedies. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists and guarantees satisfaction due to consistent effectiveness.
Kingman local notes report Jud Cory has sold Pioneer drug store to his son Leonard who assumes immediate possession. La Verne and another son plan new ventures after a vacation. Mr Cory and wife will retire and tour California. Several local families travel or host gatherings, with fire to a Ramney home and a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs T H Van Duyne. Miscellaneous health and community items.
A brief entry lists A. W. Grabba and James Young with ten dollar overpayments from the Adv Bd. A county treasurer distribution of 657.61 is noted, plus a 250.00 payment to Tae Cates Bank, and Starkey with a 1000 overpayment from the Adv Bd. December distribution totals 52,877.
A detailed ledger shows special school funds receipts and expenditures, including wind damages, coal and advisory board payments, trustee services, interest and distributions from The Cates Bank, and numerous teaching and janitorial costs. It notes total receipts of 3847.33, expenditures 1355, with balances and a trustee’s sworn statement dated 1912.
A compiled list of stock, farm and real estate sales across many towns including Covington Kingman Wayne Hillsboro Foster and Anderson with dates from Feb 1 to Feb 26 and various buyers sellers and sale types followed by a testimonial praising Electric Bitters from Henry Tennessee noting improved appetite and strength after six bottles.
An old advertising notice warns that overworked kidneys weaken health and poison the blood. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a premier kidney and bladder remedy with a promise of quick relief and a free pamphlet, urging readers to ask druggists for the fifty cent or one dollar bottle and to request a sample by mail.
Advert says Jericho Leaves from Holy Land cure constipation, act as a gentle laxative, soothing intestinal tissues. Leaves are grown near the Jordan River, dried, and shipped from Buffalo New York with a money back guarantee. Packaged in a large cloth sack for twenty five cents plus stamps or money order. Obtainable by mail in the U. S. A. with a paper mention.
The Fountain Trust Company as Administrator for the Estate of Frank Deckard, deceased, appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court. The estate is indicated as solvent. Attorney: Livengood. QO. B. Ratcliff listed as vice? The notice names administrator and counsel.
John McDonald and Amelia Schmelig file complaints in Fountain County court seeking attachment of property. You, a non resident of Indiana, are notified a hearing is set for February 19, 1912, and if you do not answer, the causes will be heard in your absence with orders for sale of the property.
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