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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
5
Local readers see their community pages reflected in today’s edition with brief notes on civic matters, school events, and nearby happenings. Key names and places anchor the summaries, offering a snapshot of daily life in town.
A stream of short notices reports residents and visitors in Covington and nearby towns. Improvements and illnesses are noted for individuals including O M Costing in the city, Lew Dunlap in Indianapolis, and Ray Saylor returning from Gary. Several trips and social visits are listed among locals and visitors through Sunday and Monday.
A local notice recalls the slogan Childdren Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA. The article lists social visits from Terre Haute residents Mrs. FE A Smith and family and mentions Dan Simms and Lucas Nebeker from Lafayette visiting a Sunday guest. Other items note a slurry trap buggy for sale, a pleasant dinner at Mrs. Mary R Smith's home, lard sales at Shaff's meat market, a church Sunday School ball game ending Covington 10 Salem 6, and street oiling by Wesley Spraville and son Guy improving dust conditions citywide.
Mr and Mrs William Cox hosted the editor and his wife and Mrs L D Patton after a ten day Lawrence visit. Local administration and jails show activity while Fourth of July festivities occurred at the fair grounds with baskets and meals. Wheat market activity rises as threshing machines hum and Foley Kidney Pills are advertised. State funds update shows Fountain county paid 13789 63 and received 11276 28 a fall of about 2000.
Benj Loeb of Summerville Tennessee was in the city Wednesday. He was a brother-in law of Fred Kitner and formerly lived here. He will be remembered by all as a jolly good fellow.
A fine ten pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs James Cunningham of North Vermilion on July 4 1911. Dr Andrus reports all doing nicely and that Jim will always remember July 4 1911. The commissioners let the 80 Allen road in Fulton Wednesday to Contractor Cunningham at 3875 dollars. The Wilhite road was let to Martin and Starkey for 6565 dollars, their bid the lowest. There were several other bidders on each road.
Mrs Hicks suffered severe burns when a kettle of boiling water overturned onto her right shoulder and neck while she worked Monday morning. The doctor treated her promptly and she rests easier, though the injuries are serious and require several days to heal.
Curly Allen threshes on the David Ferguson farm north of town last Thursday and Friday. Wheat delivered to the local elevator proves fine quality averaging about 24 bushels per acre. Other nearby producers report similar yields. overall crop quality exceeds earlier expectations.
A war veteran from Erie Pa recounts years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble finally cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. He urges others to try them for stomach liver or kidney issues. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
Mrs Frances Lowe and children from Washington City arrived last week to visit a relative for the summer. Mr Lowe, a government employee, was recently given a substantial raise and hopes to join briefly for vacation. Father Dr Blakely welcomes the children home. Malo G Harris and wife from Indianapolis spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Will Hegg. Harris is Mrs Heggs brother and formerly lived here.
Rudolph Kaufman and wife from Winston Arizona arrived Saturday night to visit Rudolphs parents Mr and Mrs Kaufman. He married in March and this is their wedding trip. Friends wish them a long and happy married life. Bonnie Carwile daughter of Mr and Mrs Carwile improving after appendectomy at St Elizabeths Hospital Danville. She is recovering well and regaining health.
Hon C B Landis and his wife from Delphi spent Friday with Mr and Mrs E H Nebeker in this city. The two families are longtime political and personal friends. A small party gathered at the Nebeker home for a friendly evening with no political significance noted.
A Denver Post report describes Singapore and Penang crowded with natives and travelers from many regions. Most wear minimal clothing, often a yard or two of cheesecloth, while Malays, East Indians, Ceylonese, Chinese, and others retain distinctive native dress. The English tourist stock remains in pith helmets and ill fitting garments.
In Atlantic by Loderin F. Deland, two bootblacks differ in approach on a Saturday afternoon. One shouts Shine your boots here while the other promises Get your Sunday shine. The second boy’s line hints at Sunday ahead and suggests a tougher day for customers, likely boosting his sales.
Mr Perry A Pitman of Dale Texas says kidney and bladder trouble left him bed ridden for four months. One bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy ended the illness and he now feels well. Sold by all druggists.
A London shopkeeper explains cash handling showing how a carbon paper receipt records coin impressions. She demonstrates stamping a half sovereign onto a duplicate page to prove payment and deter counterfeit or mistaken payments. The process aims to reassure customers and deter disputes.
An enlisted man at Fort Leavenworth faced his first target drill missing all twenty one shots. An officer joked about his poor aim as the recruit blamed the misaligned target, saying the setter had not placed it in a straight line from his position.
The piece argues that few modern buildings will endure 500 years, unlike ancient Greece and Egypt structures still standing. It asserts modern masons lack the skill to match ancient stone and bricklaying, making contemporary buildings temporary and prone to ruin when compared with ancient monuments.
The article fragment shows a dispute over phrasing with the editor noting the piece contains the odd phrase tag pipe music. The short debate suggests ongoing tension over language in a Cleveland report.
A witty exchange on packing a trunk. one insists items are indispensable while the other questions which essentials can be forgone. The dialogue hints at practical travel constraints and prioritizing must-takes.
A Scottish proverb notes that what men savor in speech may bring hidden harm. it suggests caution in words and deeds, warning that sweetness can mask danger and sting in the end.
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