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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

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County Republicans to choose chairman and organize county slate

Republicans meet in Veedersburg Monday to elect officers of the county committee for the next two years as Democrats in Attica hold their gathering. T. A. Clifton signals he will not seek reappointment, praising party support while seeking new leadership. Virgil Frazier, a strong county Republican, discussed politics and is viewed as a likely winner for county treasurer if he pursues the race again.

Veedersburg Attica T. A. Clifton Virgil Frazier Virgil The Republican

Political infighting reshapes Van Buren committee race

The article describes a flipped power struggle with Democrats challenging Tom Dotson's Liners faction in Van Buren. Commissioner James Cope Jang backs insurgents from Col 4sray and the Friend, while the old liners threaten a road roller tactic. Both parties display swell head behavior, risking long term public trust as the county politics fray continues.

Ibis van Buren Tom Dotson James Cope Jang Col 4Sray County Democracy Reller

Logan township county chairmanship clash over Marshall

Veedersburg News comments on Logan township politics as Frank Ly admits opposition to Hon. Andrew Marshall. It notes Marshall is not seeking the post, calls the fight an expense and abuse, and predicts a continued Republican struggle in Logan township affecting county office prospects for years.

Logan Township Andrew Marshall Marshall Veedersburg

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims Cure for La Grippe

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for severe la grippe coughs that could threaten pneumonia. A Washington man says after using the product he recovered and completed a course of three bottles, urging readers to buy the genuine item in the yellow package.

Foley R.E. Fisher Washington G.t Ail

The Bride Calendar by The Farmers' Review

A Chicago publication announces a striking calendar titled The Bride. The 112 calendar measures 7 inches wide and feet long, lithographed in 14 colors with gold. Send 10 cents to Farmers' Review, Chicago for a copy.

Farmers’ Review Chicago, Ills Chicago Ils

The Trials of a Traveler Uses New Life Pills

A Vermont salesman from Berkshire, E. E. Youngs, reports constant stomach issues until using Dr Kings New Life Pills. He says they are an excellent remedy for stomach, liver or kidney troubles and are sold for 25 cents at Irvin & Willards.

Tama E. E. Youngs EK Berkshire Vt Dr. King New Life Irvin & Willards

Young Men's Campaign Launches at M E Church

Dr. Percey Edwards Powell outlined a youth movement begun Wednesday at the M E church. He previously organized 110 young men in Attica and expects about the same turnout. He speaks on Plumps for the Keeps and leads three Sunday services plus a men and boys meeting at 2 30 afternoon. Monday features Knights of Flory Grail and Hoy Scouts initiation with games and body building exercises as adults are invited.

M. E Percey Edwards Powell Attica Knights of Flory Grail Hoy Scouts

Buckling Arnica Salve promises relief for piles and skin eruptions

Two pages claim Buckling Arnica Salve banishes piles and soothes itching inflammation and swelling. The ad asserts relief for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema scalds pimples and skin eruptions and notes a 25 cent price at Irvin and Willard's.

Irvin & Willard’s

Leader's Great Clearance Sale Ad Highlights Bargains

The Leader promotes its clearance sale with emphasis on exceptional bargains and special offers. Readers are invited to view the ad on the neighboring page for details and additional discounts.

Blind Bartimeus Theme For Morning Service

First Presbyterian Church selects Blind Bartimeus as the morning sermon theme with no evening service. The pastor is to travel to Cayuga to lead an evening service on behalf of the Home Mission committee.

Bartimeus Cayuga Home Mission Committee

Covington Scouts to Exhibit Bird Eggs and Demonstrate Work

On February 21 the Covington Scouts will stage an entertainment and open a fine collection of bird eggs to the public. They will explain many aspects of their work and activities during the event.

Covington

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures in Every Case

Omaha Neb dealer endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for throat and lung diseases. James McCaffery manager of the Schlitz Hotel attests its efficacy after personal use and recommendations to others. Effective for all coughs and colds, sold by all druggists.

Foley Jas. McCaffery Mgr Schlitz Hotel Omaha Neb

Marshfield Grocery Sold to Frank Wysong

W S Nail of Marshfield has disposed of his grocery business to Frank Wysong. He will take possession on March 1. The new proprietor is popular with the people in the village and vicinity and is expected to run a successful store from the start.

W.S. Nail Marshfield Frank Wysong

McMahon Sale At Feed Yard This Saturday

Farmer McMahon conducts a large sale at the feed yard near the office on Saturday February 17 starting at 10 o'clock in the morning. The event features numerous real estate and personal property items offered at sizable bargains per the large bills.

McMahon

Indian Killed on Track Near Rochelle IA

A man of Indian descent was struck and killed by a fast express near Rochelle Iowa while on the railroad track. The incident underscores dangers of neglecting coughs and colds, with an ad touting Dr. King’s New Discovery as a cure and lung protector. Trial bottles are advertised as free at Irvin and Willard’s.

Rochelle Sleop Fast Express Dr. King J. R. Watts Floydada Tex Irvin & Willard’s

Horse Dies From Inflammation of Brain and Spinal Cord

A horse owned by Ed Young across the river in Warren died after Monday illness. Dr. Longacre diagnosed acute meningitis the blind staggers, not rabies, noting heat cold or infection as possible causes. The animal was valuable.

Young Warren Longacre

Electric Bitters Prove Strength For Stomach Ills Say Patient

Flying Men Fail suffer stomach liver and kidney trouble with loss of appetite backache nervousness headache and tiredness. T D Peebles Henry Tena states six bottles of Electric Bitters gave him new strength and appetite, claiming it helps everybody from the first dose at 50c a bottle at Irvin Willard's.

T. D. Peebles Henry Irvin & Willard’s

Sacred Matinee Musicale concert postponed to February 4

The Matinee Musicale concert scheduled for January 28 at the Methodist church is postponed one week due to organ repair. A business meeting will be held January 27 at 2:30 PM at Mrs. V. E. Livengood's home. full attendance is requested for important business.

Methodist Church V. E. Livengood

Local notices round out business ads and town updates

Grant Gossett visits Veedersburg to review interests while Layton & Bilsland and George W Kerr & Son publish new ads. Claud Dean takes charge of Dan Redden plumbing and will move to Paxton Illinois. A second hand coal base burner for sale or trade. J Frank McDermond ads big bargains. J O Murphy visits from lower Warren. praising community. Court enters a November term close with February term upcoming. John A Hatton dies after illness. funeral Sunday. Hatton from Attica area.

Claud Dean Dan Redden Dan Paxton Ill

Mrs Angeline Butt Dies At Over Eighty In St Paul

Mrs Angeline E Butt die at her daughter Mrs Flora Lucas home in St Paul Minnesota Tuesday morning. The aged mother of Frank Butt had lived in the city and was feeble past 80 years old. Remains arrived here at noon Thursday with services and interment in Mt Hope cemetery. Obituary to follow next week.

Angeline E. Butt Frank Butt Flora Lucas St. Paul Miun Butt Mt. Hope Cemetery

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief for Kidney Ailments

The testimonial from J. T. Shelen of Bremen Georgia claims Foley Kidney Pills provide great relief for kidney and bladder trouble and urge sufferers to use them. Sold by all druggists with a promise of quick results and prompt irregularity control.

J. T. Shelen Bremen Saya Tom

Grim thoughts misread as virtue in opinion satire

The piece argues against viewing grimness as goodness and equates piety with a fixed face while suggesting true wholesomeness should avoid coffin like rigidity. It criticizes people who equate solemnity with virtue and mocks such attitudes.

Covington Danville Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works Ad

Herttan Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut St Danville Illinois offers ladies and men's garments dry cleaning dyeing and pressing low prices and prompt express service. The Dye House advertises as the only practical dry cleaner in Danville with 28 years in business.

Herttan Miller’s Walnut Street Danville 111 Express Walnut St Danville, Ill

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First Presbyterian Church Grant Gossett Layton & Bilsland George W. Kerr & Son PF. W. Boyd Indianapo Will Boyd Claud Doan Hin Mr Doan A. J. Royse Danville Road J. Frank McDermond J. O. Murphy Lower Warren Mr. Murphy Mound City Rainier’s Pharmacy John A. Hatton Warren County Bank Williamsport W. C. Smith Mr. Hatton Hatton F. A. Nave New York Herman Miller William W. Aspinwall Aaddoor Elmore Building West Washington Street North West Corner Square, Covington, Ind Republican Office For Bright UY CU Scott Sloan Barry Kirsy Cassady Oakland A. J. McCarty Idaville Ind Earl S. Sloan Boston Mass Jericho Holy Land U.S Jericho Leaves Importing Co Buffalo N. Y U. S A
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