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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
7
Obituary memorial for Mrs. Myra Stafford aged 45 who died at home on Wednesday July 3 1001 at 1 pm. It notes her hospitality and Christian character and mentions she was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah and I O O F. Family, sympathy, and belief in eternal life are conveyed.
A visitor details extensive upgrades at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City under Warden Shideler and former officials. The piece notes improved sanitation, discipline, grounds, and facilities, with the prison housing over 650 inmates and a strong officer corps. It also mentions a 123000 educational grant shared among Indiana University Purdue and the Indiana State Normal School, derived from a 1 cent tax on property. Additionally, a brief note praises the July McClure's fiction lineup including Rudyard Kipling and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
The John C Fremont W R C records the death of Myra L Stafford First Color Bearer with condolences to her family. Resolutions note her gentleness and loyalty, announce mourning for thirty days, and call for her charter to be draped in black and stars and stripes. A formal record will be placed on the club hooks.
The advertisement asserts Benson's Plaster as the trusted external remedy for coughs colds lumbago and various ailments. It claims George Washington made and marketed flour yet emphasizes Benson's Plaster superior to Belladonna Capicum and rival plasters. The copy touts 55 top awards and offers to mail postage on 25 cent samples from Seabury & Johnson chemists in New York.
Letters from Prof Webster and N C May praise Peruna as a cure for fatigue and nerve weakness. Charles Newman and his wife report substantial improvements after using the remedy. July is described as a trying month for nervous conditions due to heat and atmosphere.
Fred V. Martin to be Commissioner of Emigration of Porto Rico with 2500 dollars yearly, stationed in San Juan. Also notes lodge mourning for Myra Stafford, a Lake Chautauqua excursion offer, a divorce anecdote, Big Four rail fare details, and a long list of Indian fairs and advertisements for medicinal salves.
The undersigned promise refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for coughs and colds and on a 26 cent bottle to prove satisfaction. Le Roy Allen and B F Mouser of Chetopa Kansas advertise Dr Cadwal’s Syrup Pepsin, claim the product cures constipation indigestion and sick headache.
Rotating blocks advertise Nasal Catareh remedies like Pospepsia Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Notices list residences for rent and a travel convention schedule. The page cites Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Banner Salve for wounds, plus literary notices and a publisher offer from John S. Alden.
David S Ferguson serves as Fountain County auditor as recorded on July 12 1901. Deputy A E Harris signs the enumeration document.
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