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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
7
Readers are invited to order the Republican by phone or postal card with rates published on the Editorial page. The paper, 45 years old, will be here next year and costs $2.00 per year but special price is $1.50.
Three used pianos offered for sale by H. G. Peyton. Starr piano mahogany case No. 72011. Richmond mahogany case No. 28341. Richmond mahogany case No. 43181. All in perfect condition and claimed to give long service. Also note Lost A Chaperon at the High School Building Friday May 7 at 8.
Oma Willis of Evansville Indiana, a car inspector, says Tanlac cured seven years of stomach trouble and disordered kidneys. He reports weight gain from 150 to 198 pounds, restored sleep, back and shoulder pain relief, and a revived appetite. His wife also benefits and the product is sold in Covington Kingman Veedersburg Hillsboro Mellott.
Farmers report good rain and near full planting. James Akin and wife visited Robert Keller. Sam Snoddy and wife attended Indianapolis races. James Martin and family head to Missouri for farm business. Attendees joined Decoration services at Harveyshore with Major Thornton speech. Ice cream social planned at Coal Creek Chapel on Friday June 4 with Covington Orchestra. Abernathy operates bachelors hall at James Martins while the Martins are away.
Mrs Geo Gibson and son from Clinton visited Ella Mossbarger last week. Dr W A Johnson checked in at Danville on business Saturday. Frank Aldrich of Danville spent Sunday with his mother. Mr and Mrs Ollie Shirey of Danville called on L Watt last Sunday. Dr Bert Sabin of Kirkman Iowa visited relatives here last week. Edna and Ruby Drollinger of Danville spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs John Pierson and daughter of Coal Creek visited Mrs H Pritchard, Mrs Henry Schultz of Springfield Ind spent the week with daughter Mrs Lewis Watt. Pete Schma of Covington was a business caller. Ed North and Fred Coffing did business in Sterling. John C Bryant was in Danville on business. Mrs Ray Rabb in hospital in Danville is improving. Mrs J R Hinds and granddaughter spent the weekend in Danville.
An old time advertisement touts Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family to have for instant relief during severe colic and cholera morbus with claims of uniform success and prompt cures making it a staple trade item.
Mrs A Ware and Miss Anna Walter Williams of West Lebanon called Saturday. The fifth birthday of June Cronkhite was celebrated with Juanita Chandler Rosa Chandler Margaret Clem Louise Cronkhite and Lucile Cronkhite. Fred Spivey of Clinton visited with Mr and Mrs Jim White. Frank Duvall and Doce Duvall were Danville callers. Oliver Wright Low ell and Ollie Patton shopped in Danville. Arch Norris and Wagner were Danville and West Lebanon callers Saturday afternoon.
The Covington Station under Mr. A. B. Kellogg is praised for accuracy promptness thoroughness courtesy cheerfulness and effort to benefit customers. The narrative credits high SERVICE in attracting business and popularity locally.
In January manufacturers warned of lumber shortages for 1920 and D. J. Young & Co. Covington Indiana urges prospective builders to place orders now. They note a recent sale for a six room house including cement hardware and all frame lumber at 1800 dollars and ask if this seems high.
Advice urges calm guidance when children are cross. Do not scold or punish. Redirect with engaging activities and outdoors time. Offer gentle support, avoid sarcasm and punitive remarks, and foster a positive mood to prevent lingering despondency.
Local arrivals and visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Moffett Vedersburg calling on the Grubbs, Orville Keller Veedersburg visiting H Thomas, and Vivian McCord Sterling weekend with Mildred Bodine. Farmers plan corn planting days from daylight to dark and expect completion this week with favorable weather. Virgie Rogers and Mont Layton among graduates at Covington baccalaureate and Wednesday commencement.
The lyric notes Constance Talmadge and Harrison Ford starring in A Lady's Name. It hints at a theatrical bit where a husband is advertised as literary material, framing the Friday performance.
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