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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
2
William Jennings Bryan, famed orator and notable Democratic candidate, will lecture at Danville Illinois Chautauqua on August 8 and 9. The talk is non political and aims to inspire patriotism. Special railroad rates are offered for attendees.
An editorial argues the Republican Party embodies the plain people, including workers and professionals, noting McKinley’s 1896 victory as popular suffrage. It asserts government by and for the plain people, a prosperous economy, and equal rights across social classes.
Gen Fitz Hugh Lee famed Confederate general and former Cuba ambassador headlines Danville Chautauqua in the afternoon of August 10. Special railroad rates and a grand gold medal contest mark the event with further programs including Newens act A Singular Life on August 11 and Pfrimmer reading his poems that evening.
Rev Sam Jones of Georgia will lecture two afternoons at the Danville Chautauqua on August 12 and 13. Special railroad rates apply. Acts include Beata a circus and Alton Packard presenting Sky Pilot and a color photography show. Night performances feature Packard and other acts with a color photography display.
Dr. Frank Craine will speak in the afternoon and evening in Chicago. Special rail rate offers apply. Dr. Joe P. Jobo will lecture on "The Worth of a Man" on August 16 afternoon. The Ideal Entertainers present moving pictures and novelty music on the night of August 16.
The article debunks food fad theories and urges a balanced diet that supports the whole body. It touts Green's August Flower as a preventive aid for digestion, liver action, and blood purification, claiming it boosts energy and health.
Mrs Gouger known on three continents as a superb orator will lecture on New Zealand Government in the afternoon of August 17, noting its unions and lack of unrest. Special railroad rates offered. A Christ Picture will be shown that night. Dana C Johnson delivers two master lectures August 18 and 19 afternoons with Robertson's Moving Pictures and Novelty Entertainment each night.
Dr Frank Dixon of Hartford and Hon Franklin Wentworth of Chicago plan a giant debate on socialism with four momentous issues. Dixon calls himself a leading opponent while Wentworth vows a worthy contest. Also featuring Dr John on a philosophical lecture and Slayton's Colored Jubilee Singers with nine performers.
Mrs. Eleanor Bingham opens a two week Chautauqua with 14 lectures on Art starting August 8 at 10 am daily. Sermons by ministers, kindergarten for children, physical culture classes, and a camp ground with transferable season tickets two fifty. Daily admissions ten and twenty five cents. Danville Tent Co offers tents and information by managers Carr and at 128 North Vermilion Street. Special railroad rates via Danville excursion tickets.
Notice in Fountain Circuit Court October Term 12 that George D. Snoddy administrator has filed an account and vouchers for settlement of Chauncey R Snoddy estate. The court will examine on October 13, 1902. Heirs creditors and devisees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved.
In the Fountain Circuit Court October Term 1402 Elmer O Snoddy as Administrator of the estate of Samuel Snoddy deceased has filed his final account and vouchers for settlement. A hearing is set for October 13 1002 at which heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also prove their heirship.
Notice to Mill Creek township residents in Fountain county Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply to the County Board at the August term 1902 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors with on premises drinking. The business location is the ground floor of a one story frame building on lot 8 facing Union Street in the village of Yeddo. The room is 36 by 18 feet with full view from Union Street and no obstructions to view during the day or night.
An advertisement urges inventors to contact Swift & Co patent lawyers at the U S Patent Office Washington D C for confidential letters. It claims no dissatisfied clients and promises a letter by 4 postal cards, suggesting potential monetary value.
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