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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
3
The reporter questions a driver about a road collision. He says speed was about fifty miles per hour and names a man in the car, George Johnson, as a passenger. The crash threw them into a cornfield. Johnson’s fate remains unknown.
A London Opinion quip traces wedding presents between couples as a gag about a gift shifting between households. The husband jokes that the item seems familiar while the wife recalls seeing it at the Browns, then the Smiths, with Harry’s upcoming wedding looming.
A London Nation note recalls Shelley's view that mankind cannot fully reform until laughter is suppressed. The remark prompts reflection on whether humor hinders progress and if such a stance remains provocative today.
A fragment from a conversational scene shows a hostess criticizing a cook while a friend asks for a different view. The exchange touches on perceived skill and usefulness without additional context or setting details.
Farmer Cornstovel muses on his son Josh’s future after noting his long hours. The elder farmer jokes that Josh seems naturally set for milking work, based on his persistent routine.
Dialogue shows Ethel asserting Myrtle should propose to Harold while Helen questions the reason, citing Myrtle's ability to support him. The exchange highlights expectations about proposals and support within relationships.
A placid man quips that he never quarrels with his wife, and when she is in a mood for strife he simply rushes the can. The remark frames a humorous domestic philosophy.
A philanthropic visitor questions a jail youth about his presence asking if bad surroundings or familiarity with crime are reasons. The boy replies yes he has been exposed to too many moving picture shows.
A courtroom exchange notes the defendant allegedly vanished after knocking down the complainant and taking a watch. The nightime timing remains uncertain as the witness cannot specify when the incident occurred.
A witty exchange from 1913 1911 era satire about debutantes and society leaders. Princeton Tiger notes a culture clash as speakers joke about mistaken identities in high society.
A dialogue features the Muntoburns amid class labels with disbelief at their social excess. The exchange contrasts perceptions of wealth and idleness within upper society, highlighting tensions over status and fortune.
A fragment notes Graceful within a political scene tied to the Republican party. The text hints at a candidate or stance but lacks full context or clear actions. Readable details emphasize party alignment and potential campaign themes without definitive outcomes.
Covington Indiana May 31 1912 financial report shows receipts from 1911 86 61 and funds received from Finance Committee 6590. Disbursements include Our Flag Defenders program janitor ribbon badges address flags bunting and band totaling 5265. Balance in hands of treasurer Mrs Harrison Little 1986. Signed by President Philip B Grubbs and Secretary Lee Philpott.
The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as best medicine to combat pneumonia and winter colds. It cites Mrs. George W Place of Rawsonville Vermont praising its protection against pneumonia and cures for coughs colds and croup. Trial bottles are free at Irvin & Willards with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes available.
Mies Louis Dammon and Bron son Haas eloped to Danville Illinois on Monday marrying in a quiet ceremony. Dammon, former second wife of Tom Simms now serving prison time for bigamy, moved from Wichita Kansas seven weeks ago and befriended by I O O F members. Haas is a popular local blacksmith. villagers extend best wishes as neighbors recount a band serenade and home reception.
Soothe skin eruptions and blemishes with Buekten’s Arnica Salve claims to banish eczema sores chapped hands and burns while improving facial appearance. Sold for 25 cents at Irvin and Willard and Rainier’s Pharmacy with a note on its long lasting shine for stage beauties.
Irvin C. Dennis leaves Tuesday for a long South Western trip visiting St. Louis Carthage Missouri Kansas City and St. Joseph to see relatives Noah Jones dies in Danville and friends mourn at his funeral Foster residents attend. A Ben son Chapel entertainment draws a large audience Rev Strecker leads Holy Land via moving pictures Dr C A White of St Louis visits Foster for a family reunion Ernest Trueman hosts relatives Charlie enjoys fresh stories. C W Printy visits brother Perle. Col C W Beckett on business trip to Williamsport Harry Martin and family from Danville visit Poster. Robert Kerr speed indicator mystery Hamp ton’s mail box speed. Ora Hunter forms Oshermen court near Baltimore. a Wabash ferry feud. Uncle Tom Gaskin improving after illness. Lightning kills a driving horse of John L. Fields. R G Gaskin resigns from Covington Sand and Gravel to run the Foster elevator. Gat in named manager with farmer support.
An 1880s advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's family pills for constipation.
Weekly list of real estate transfers filed for record prepared for The Republican by O. Douglass abstractor of titles and five per cent mortgage loan agent. Jane Bever to Arista W Core y Veedersburg $1. Chas Dice and others to M F Steely lot 18 old Covington plat $600 Sheriff to Hoosier State Building and Loan Association lot 171 Veedersburg $725.
Multiple deeds recorded including Chas. Dice to Clem Rogers for 40 acres in Troy township and Sampson Reed to Simon Lycch for 146 acres in Richland. various interts in Attica Covington and Cain townships with prices ranging from 409 to 7400 dollars. Sheriff sale involves George McMillan of Fountain County for 131.3 acres. Public notices include three distinct transfers and one sale.
Ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills stop distress by forcing right action of stomach liver and bowels. Mentions Irving Willard's and a 25 cent price.
The notice directs all periodical orders including Pictorial Review and Today's Magazine to the Magazine Circulation Company at 327 333 South Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois. They will send a magazine guide upon request detailing special slices and information on how to make a chosen combination of magazines at the lowest price.
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