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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
8
The notice lists names Miss Edith Uoe Marion Giles Miss Ela Langy and Wm N Walker for advertised letters. Readers are asked to call and reference advertised status. Postmaster K W Boy signs as P M.
Morris Herzog’s hat was stolen while he attended the Republican Congressional Convention in Crawfordsville. The item’s loss provoked sharp editorial commentary labeling the thief a “dutch democrat” and warning of risk to the thief’s life.
A skull was found this morning near a barn in the Mc Donald ravine by Beamer. A small flesh fragment remained on the skull. The owner was later identified and the skull traced to Dr. Roy Burlington who 2 years ago collected a skull from Indianapolis Medical College and left it in his barn in a box.
The report notes John C. Johnson killed Ballard Johnson at a Kelleyville dance, then fled. a reward of one hundred dollars was offered and he was later arrested by Sheriff Thompson of Danville after being traced from Indianapolis. Also mentioned are unrelated incidents involving Oscar McNeely in Crawfordsville and Mrs. Goodin’s legal troubles in Indianapolis.
Local notes report the Carnival of Nations at K P Hall drew a large, satisfied audience on Wednesday night. Miscellany includes residents in town, school plans, accidents, and community happenings from THERON and nearby areas.
An assortment of medical advertisements tout cures for Bright's disease and kidney disorders with Dr. Davis Kidney Tablets claiming strong kidney benefits. Also promotes NoTo Bac tobacco cessation remedy and Ely Cream Balm for nasal relief with instructions and pricing included.
A jumble of ads offers Grain-O a coffee substitute and various tonics, tools, and farm equipment. It promotes Buckeye Binder and Mower, Dr. Kay’s Renovator for stomach and glandular issues, and a free medical consultation, all linked to Omaha publisher Mr. Geo W. Harvey.
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