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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
7
A collage of agricultural tips covers seed depth and broadcasting, farm practicalities, and the value of sheep as a productive stock. It includes advice on keeping boys on the farm, a note on Professor H. A. Surface’s insect and wildlife bulletins, and dairy hygiene stressing sunlight, avoid wooden pails, and sterilized containment.
Notice to non residents of Indiana that a complaint has been filed to collect a debt and foreclose a mortgage on property in Posey County. Defendants are summoned to appear by February 27, 1905, in Covington Court, with the clerk Fry Bryant presiding and Douglass, attorney for the plaintiff, docketed as a legal notice in Mountain County.
Notice says Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners will convene in special session to consider letting contracts and related actions. Meeting details and agenda to be announced by the county clerk.
January 27, 1905 notice announces bids for building and grading approaches to two bridges over the Wabash River at Perrysville and Independence. Contracts to be based on plans on file in the county Auditor's Office. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. Commissioners: George A. Law, Lindsey Coleman, James H. Brown.
Revival services continue this week with further announcements depending on interest. Bend church will host preaching Sunday at 2 30 pm and Sabbath school in town at 9 30 am followed by a 10 40 am service.
Waterloo's progress spotlight highlights rapid growth aided by boards of trade and commerce. It notes 1897 to 1903 deposit increases, 14 new factories, 279 new residences housing 1,400 people, 16,000 population, and plans for a Carnegie library, a major concrete sewer, and a new bridge amid expanding retail and wholesale establishments.
A small farming settlement five years ago was transformed by new highways. The charming location attracted residents and summer homes, and a prosperous village emerged solely due to durable road construction.
John Boyd farm sale on Wednesday Feb 22 1905 at 10 am lists diverse livestock including nine cattle nine short horn and jerseys, a bay mares, a dun gelding, a caltle yearling heifer, thirteen hogs and farm implements. Hay corn and household goods offered with credit terms eight percent interest and cash payments under five dollars. Auctioneers Col C W Cowan and clerk Geo S Wann.
Honey price listed at 15 cents per pound for white clover honey sold in 7 pound sections. total quantity is four hundred pounds by Sproson Wilson.
Distressing stomach disease described as permanent cured by a masterly tonic. Claims rapid relief from indigestion with the first dose and universal world-wide cure potential. Endorsed as pleasant, safe, and reliable, sold by Gee LD, a Covington druggist.
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