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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
A man named Ferguson plans to evade a curtain lecture by slipping into bed undetected. He wakes sure his wife is asleep, dresses outside the door, and leaves for work. A servant reveals the wife has been away since yesterday, prompting a likely awkward afternoon.
A century after the Leath penalty for petty theft, London journals condemn magistrates for lenient fines and light sentences. Examples include a 108d fine for striking a wife, 60 days for damaging potatoes and stealing footballs, a ten shilling cruelty case, and a fourteen day hard labor sentence for a sock theft. The piece notes American courts harsher on human life.
In the Circuit Court of the county the matter of the estate of John Moriarty deceased shows John W Sullivan as Administrator has filed an account and final settlement for the estate. The court will examine the account on January 21 1908 and all heirs and claimants must appear to show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Heirs are required to appear and prove their heirship at the same time and place. John W Sullivan Administrator Ac. Yount attorney.
An advertisement extols calcium carbide derived acetylene gas for lighting. It claims clean cool light comparable to sunlight, low cost per candlepower, and easy maintenance. The pitch cites rapid plant growth under acetylene light and invites readers to contact Acetylene J2263 at 1 Adams St., Chicago IL.
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