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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
1
Local brief items report numerous residents visiting nearby cities including Danville Indianapolis and Williamsport. Notables include J A Coffing in Indianapolis. Mrs Will Layton visiting Veedersburg. Sheriff Robi Miller and Allen Shaff at the governor’s inauguration. and many townspeople in Covington Attica Danville and Waynetown.
The Denison reported the sudden death of a former Grov Mount resident from apoplexy. Local authorities stated the death appeared natural with no foul play suspected. Funeral arrangements are pending as the family awaits official notices.
Indiana statesman ex governor James A Mount dies suddenly at his Deni zen rooms after a day of farewells and business closings. He collapsed following a walk and a heart ailment, leaving a legacy from humble farm beginnings to state leadership.
The twenty first annual Covington High School mid year class of three will hold graduation at the Presbyterian church February 1 at eight p m. The baccalaureate sermon, February 3, will be delivered by Dr Charles R Henderson of Chicago, a Covington native.
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio avoided a dreadful tragedy as a persistent cough ruined her sleep. After trying many remedies and doctors she used Dr King s New Discovery which cured her and also cured Mr Long of a severe pneumonia. The ad promotes the medicine for throat chest and lung troubles with guarantees and trial bottles at Leroy Allen s drug store. De Wit Little Early Risers liver pills are also advertised by J P Buckner.
A Danville small pox case at the Hurley Boarding House prompts a home‑towner urging. He argued Danville merchants cannot beat local prices due to higher costs, urging readers to trade at home to avoid travel and protect health. The piece ends with a testimonial for Dr Miles Pain Pills and nervine from Mrs. Clarinda Butler of West Wheeling, Ohio.
A profile of J J Allen Jr a Covington businessman and son of J L Allen urging support for his Republican bid for Fountain County clerk. The notice cites his energy and party backing and notes a testimonial from Mrs E C Bowlby about Miles nervous remedies.
In this issue The Republican publishes with less than half its normal force as compositors are scarce in these Republican times. Despite efforts, help was not secured but readers are assured the paper offers the best possible quality. A testimonial notes Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure aiding a reader, Wm Roericht of Eau Claire Wisconsin.
James L. Allen Jr. of this city represented Fountain County on the inaugural committee at Governor Durbin's ceremonies. Warren County was represented by Judge Rabb. Get your money's worth boy: the After
A mixed batch of court house news items spans diverse topics from local rulings to civic notices. Readers encounter updates on legal actions, public records, and community affairs shaping the town's daily life.
Readable items show new cases filed including debt and partition actions, and two bastard y and paternity matters. Marriage licenses issued include Justus Glover and Hopkins Thomas and two others. County board granted liquor licenses to Covington retailers and considered road changes and jail maintenance contracts. Real estate transfers in Fountain County listed with buyers and prices. George Livingston, former Kingman resident, shot and killed in Eureka Springs Arkansas. relatives in Indiana notified. The Start notes a testimonial for Dr Miles Heart Cure.
The fragment lists several real estate transfers including Cora Dearmond with Eliza B K, Reister’s First Addition to Mellott, Wintielt vs McNeil, Z T Stewart to Thomas Keefer for 92 acres in Troy township, and Montgomery to Isabel Montgomery in Veedersburg. A testimonial quotes Mrs John Wollet of Jefferson Wisconsin claiming six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Core and Nervine cured heart and nervous troubles.
The issue features a letter from Hr. R. Rabb serving in the Philippines. It is praised as one of the best letters published from that country and the publication thanks Wolfe for the privilege of printing it.
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts how his wife, bedridden five years, recovered after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy aids female maladies nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed, 50 cents per bottle, sold by Leroy Allen.
Jacob Walls and Charles Crowel bagged a large Golden eagle on a Friday afternoon across the river from Baltimore. The seven foot wingspan and thirty pound weight mark it as a rare specimen, to be mounted by Will Hegg and Amel Franklin for Gurnie Evans. The hunter notes such birds are scarce in the region and rarely within reach.
A Topeka man lost a small opal from his ring and planned a replacement at a jeweler. Returning home he found the set, but stored it in his mouth and accidentally damaged the jeweler's, prompting questions about the replacement.
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