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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
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Do not delay items for publication. The paper goes to press Thursday afternoon and Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy. Submissions must arrive before the deadline to ensure print. late Wednesday afternoon or Thursday entries likely will not appear.
G A R and W R C members with citizens and school children held memorial services at the river bridge. The parade, led by band, marched to the scene for services by the Corps and G A R officers and children. Garlands were placed on the water as the tide carried them away while “My Country Tis of Thee” played.
A new time card takes effect on the Wabash road with east bound trains No. 34 and No. 2 and No. 28 adjusting to earlier times and west bound No. 3 and No. 9 shifting to later. Towpath morning service from Attica to Covington and return also shows revised departure and arrival times with afternoon routing unchanged on the line.
J Loeb's Store advertises a broad range of rugs in various sizes including large and small at low prices. The promotion highlights discounts across the inventory.
The 1913 high school graduating class held baccalaureate services at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening at 8. The church filled early as the seventeen seniors—six boys and eleven girls—entered in capes and gowns. The program featured the High School Chorus directed by Miss Balcom, with a fine solo by Clifford Martin of Veedersburg, son of Lawrence Martin.
A reader from Phenix City Alabama credits Swamp Root with restoring blood health and curing kidney issues after a severe illness. The testimony notes back and hip pains and persistent kidney distress, followed by dramatic improvement after several bottles. Sworn statement dated July 14 1909.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY invites readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root with a booklet about kidneys and bladder. Advertises regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes at all drug stores and asks to mention Covington Weekly Republican.
The sermon delivered by Rev Strecker lasted about 30 minutes with lively thought and life lessons. It resonated with the class and audience, making the service beautiful and impressive, and it was well received by all.
Henry Peters announces ready to fill ice orders promptly with distilled water ice that is 100 percent pure. Phone 128.
In New Location Will McClerg moved this week into the Hetfield rooms and is ready for increased business. He will continue all his old lines and invites customers to call at the Hardy corner to see his new quarters.
The record lists greetings between Harry McMasters and Phrona M Timmons. David E Miller and Mary Blew. Mrs Jos Steely of Danville visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Allen during commencement. Wm Dice Sr and wife of Van Buren township visited with son Courtney and family for Mary Katharine's seventh birthday. Rev Joel W Nye, former LL B minister, buried at Vermilion Illinois after 46 years in service. survivor includes son Edwin A Nye, former editor of Attica Ledger and Danville Commercial.
The county association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis convenes in Covington next Thursday June 12 with three sessions. Prof Burrage president of the State Association delivers a morning address and oversees officer elections. Afternoon features a vice presidents conference led by W D Thurber. Evening program by the state board of health with either Dr Hurry or Dr King and a moving picture demonstration.
A limited stock of white and yellow Dent seed corn is for sale. Carefully selected by C. W. Printy.
Mrs Mary Gardner visited Hillsboro and Waynetown on Thursday morning. Lee Allen of Indianapolis called on friends Tuesday and Wednesday. Alta Minor of Homer Ill was guest of her sister Mrs Frank Allen for commencement. A horse for trade noted by Elmore Arter. Mrs Tom Hemphill of Springfield Ill attended graduation. Piano pupils sought by Mrs Charles Hunt Covington North 5th. Daisy Hosford of Cayuga attended her cousin Helen DeHaven graduation. Mrs Chas Reed visiting relatives in Covington before returning home to Martinsville.
Mrs. Walkers pupils will present a recital at the Presbyterian church near month’s end with date to be announced. Mrs. Lee Philpotts Sunday school class will hold an exchange Saturday morning in the Nebeker store room with many good items for sale.
Covington property sale or lease listings at Liberty 8th and Harrison 8th. Stilwell owner. Mrs Ruth DeHaven Martin of Rock Island visits for her sister’s graduation. Attica Daily Tribune sold to Nave Williams. Ray remains in control. Womans Council to meet at Presbyterian church. cemetery interest invited. Prof Owen Butcher and wife relocate to Roberts farm for summer. not returning to school next year, leaving many friends.
Miss Ada Newhouse, who has spent three years in voice and piano culture at DePauw, will open a studio in this city around mid June. She seeks a limited number of pupils in either branch of music.
The U B A church of String town will hold an ice cream social on June lith on the school house lawn for church benefit. Everyone invited to come and spend the evening with us.
Word reached Monday of the death of Mrs J R Spainhour at their home in Clinton Illinois early that morning She formerly lived in this city and was about 60 years old Survived by husband J R Spainhour three daughters Mrs S B Walker Mrs Charles Webb of this city and Mrs Ed Cummins of Clinton Ill and a number of grandchildren Funeral services will be held today in Clinton.
Orville Lowe traveled to Indianapolis Monday and enlisted in the army for three years. John Redden and his wife have moved from Lafayette Soldiers' Home to Stringtown. R. Gouty holds the contract for west river bridge grade work with many teams active and a temporary north side road laid out.
County wide graduation exercises are set for Tuesday June 17 in this city. Organizers urge graduates and families to prepare for the event and attend the ceremony in full.
Many mothers misread children's indigestion and fretfulness as illness when worms cause symptoms. The ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer lozenges to expel worms regulate bowels restore health. Guaranteed remedy sold by druggists or mail order at 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
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