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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
2
In Toledo on July 4 Jess Willard quit after being knocked down in the fourth round as Jack Dempsey claimed the heavyweight title. Dempsey dominated with rapid combinations and Willard failed to respond, signaling a decisive finish and wide public reaction.
The bout saw Willard take heavy punishment as Dempsey dominated the exchange in round two. Willard bled from a deep cut and seemed unable to mount a comeback while Dempsey remained in control and the referee or corner intervened in the fourth. Mona han's sponge came into play as the crowd reacted. Walter Monahan called Dempsey the greatest two fist fighter he had seen and predicted a long reign for the new champion.
This ad touts Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as improving digestion and elimination. It claims ordinary laxatives provide only temporary relief and promises relief from the first dose, with ongoing use only as needed to maintain wellness. The product is sold by druggists with a 25 cent box and a guaranteed recommendation.
Historical ad copy fragment promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a calming remedy for children. It markets Castoria as a gentle stimulant and restorative drink, suggesting its ease of sipping and soothing effects. The fragment reflects early 20th century advertising tone with emphasis on comforting care.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school at 19:00 a.m and worship at 9:00 a.m with communion, baptism, and a 5:00 p.m. service plus midweek prayer. The Methodist Church shows Sunday school at 6:15, preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Epworth League at 6:00, and Bend services alternately at 9:00 p.m. with R. E. Smith and C. B. Stanforth as officials.
Preaching at the Baptist church on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Sunday School every Sunday at 10am. Morning service at 10am and evening service at 8pm. Prayer meeting every Thursday night at 7pm.
Morning worship at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8 o'clock. Sunday School at 10 30 o'clock. Rev George Moffett serves as pastor.
New Big Four timetable took effect Sunday April 6 listing train numbers and due times. Trains 18 44 11 and 48 run daily, others daily except Sunday, with all trains stopping here. Agt H C Kaufman.
In Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1919 D M Messmore as Administrator filed final settlement of the estate of Ethel B Kellogg deceased The final settlement will be examined June 28 1919 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship at the same appearance W F Gerhard Attorney
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