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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

5

Candidate for Sheriff Seeks Republican Nomination at Fountain Co Convention

Editor Will T. Adkins requests announcement of his candidacy for Sheriff, pending decision by Fountain county Republicans at the upcoming county convention. Also notes Republican nomination by convention.

Republican Fountain Warren Vermillion Counties J. Wesley Whicker Fountain County T Will T. Adkins Luma van Buren Township

Decoration Day Events and Local Aviation Plans

Mrs A B Carter hosted an afternoon anagram party for friends with refreshments. Boy scouts marching in the Decoration Day parade reached Oak Grove cemetery before a fire. six scouts earned honorary enrollment for duty. Little May Webb fell eight feet at the fairground. Decoration day observances occurred across many towns with flowers and ceremonies. Attica Merchants plan a major aviation day at the end of June led by the same committee as last year, aiming to recruit Charles F Willard or another capable aviator, with weather and wreck risks noted.

Oak Grove Cemetery Little May Webb Charley Webb Amp Theatre Fair Ground Webb Coal Creek Perrysville Kingman Wallace Melcott Hillsboro Newtown Stone Bluff Attica Merchants Association Charles F. Willard

Foils a Foul Plot at Irvin and Willard's

A quirky wartime style ad promotes Dr Kings New Liver Pile to end distress by refusing to act. It claims the remedy gently compels right action of the stomach liver and bowels and restores health and good feelings. 25c at Irvin and Willard's.

Dr. Kings Irvin & Willard’s

School board set to build new 18000 dollar structure

The board reached agreement to fund an 18000 dollar school building. They have cleared debris and begun foundation work. The contract will be let from the foundation up and construction will proceed with dispatch.

Huffer family thanks neighbors after illness and death

Walter F. Huffer family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped during illness and death of their daughter and sister. Paul Webber of Attica attended court as a witness in a robbery trial. Simon Lynch and son sold wood clip to the Leader. Wool fleeces averaged 2.75 dollars per unit, praised as perhaps the best statewide average. Hon. Chas R. McKinney of Richland visited for probate court matters and extended friendly remarks.

Walter F. Huffer Simon Lynch Aylesworth Chas R. McKinney Richland Chas

West Liberty Church Hosts Sunday Night Children's Entertainment

A children's entertainment event is planned at West Liberty church Sunday night at 8 00 p m with a cordial invitation extended to all. In town are John Luppold and sister Bettie and Pauline Hottenstein a Williamsport niece visiting for business and leisure. Ray Sailor of this city, recently in Whiting, is among Whiting High School graduates and is son of Dr Sailor.

West Liberty Church John Luppold Bettie Pauline Hottenstein Williamsport Ray Sailor Whiting Whiting High School Ray Dr. Sailor Mark W. Bennett Henry Prather West Point Bennett Covington

Wanted List Farm For Sale In Covington Area

Anna Webb files for divorce from Bert Webb citing habitual drunkenness and alleged threats with a butcher knife. They married February 1910 and separated August 1911. Plaintiff seeks relief. case details include repeated assaults and restraining measures.

Anna Webb Veedersburg W. E. Livengood Bert Webb

Robbery suspects Durden and Bass face possible sentence

William Durden and Milton Bass, two colored men, appeared before Judge Schoon in Attica on Wednesday for recent robberies. They were arrested in a box car with stolen goods and claim an alibi from La Fayette parties. The court may decide in a day or two. if found guilty they will be sent to Jeffersonville. A. T. Livengood defends, Prosecutor Philpott prosecutes.

William Durden Milton Bass Schoonover Attica la Fayette Jeffersonville A. T. Livengood Philpott

Eat Right to Enjoy Food and Cut Costs, Says Fletcher

Horace Fletcher argues that chewing thoroughly and tasting each bite improves digestion and pleasure. He claims eating slowly reduces food amount needed, lowers costs, and boosts overall health, with seconds or minutes spent yielding richer flavor and less waste.

Horace Fletcher A. M New York N. Y

Deformed Mouth A Handicap Should I Straighten Teeth

Advice on early orthodontic treatment for children with irregular or deformed teeth. Emphasizes appearance, function, and decay prevention, advocating initiating treatment during the developing period rather than waiting for all permanent teeth to erupt.

Commeticotlers Bid Results and Bridge Work Schedule

The notice lists bids on the Exinty bridge and roadwork with winners indicated. It notes bids for Attica Bridge Co and others, with creosote block flooring for several structures and a combined bid of 2630.00 versus 2615.00. It also announces the appointment of Mark W Bennett as postmaster at West Point and details a Matinee Musicale Benefit Concert planned for June 14 at the high school auditorium featuring two piano quartettes, a cantata The Gypsies, and a fund drive for a new library.

Musicale

Greatest Kidney Remedy on Earth Promoted in Testimony

A Portland Indiana woman testifies Swamp Root cured fistula and bladder inflammation after two years of suffering. She credits Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with restoring her health and urges others to try it, including an offer for a sample bottle and booklet.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghampton N. Y Covington Weekly Republican

Divine service at Fletcher’s Astoria venue

Announcement for divine worship at 10:36 a m with Lord's Day service. Preaching at 7:45 p m on the sermon subject Heaven addressing questions about entrance, location, conditions, attendees, recognition in the afterlife, and potential happiness or sorrow.

Wingate autoists tout upcoming Wingate horse show

A jolly group from Wingate visited Wednesday evening to promote the Wingate horse show set for June 15. They declared the town in good shape and praised the exhibit as one of the season’s best.

Wingate

Diphtheria Fears and Cemetery Visits Darken Perrysville

Perrysville notes a deadly diphtheria outbreak with churches closed and a funeral crowd raising contagion fears. A memorial sermon was postponed, veterans decorated graves at Hicks cemetery, and local families face severe illness including a four year old Coral and the Jester child. The town reports a 60 pound Wabash blue catfish and various visits by Dr Loomis and neighbors amid ongoing illness.

L. A. Morgan Neeport Indianapolis

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Metabase Electros Ind Harry Wertz Jacob Yerkes A. B Carter Paul Webber W. R. Massey & Sons Tinsley Block Exinty Etar Turkey John R. Harris R. E. Davidson M.S. Jarvis, Co. W.sandell Haines,& Woodruff Eevere Dry Run Attics Bridge Co Foxworthy & Rask W. Sandell Covington Viaduct Attica Bridge Co O. W. Sandell W. Bandeil Saeeee Songer Em Ea Theattica Bridge Co J. KE. Sowers Part I Tannhauser Wagner Walker Boord Miss Hall Spinning Layonara Chas. W. Cadman Rogers Valse du Ballet P. Eschaikowsky DeHaven Bilsland TaTourette Mrs. Rainier Part II the Gypsies Mrs. Livengood Foxworthy & Rush M.S. Jarvis C. W. Sandell Swaningan & Williams Rasii J.B. Harris Steeenenee R. EK. Davidson Aeeatre Koxworthy & Rock Eere Swaningan & Williams Veis Eaeenes Sane Wee Beulah S. Martin R. K. Davidson M.S. Jarvis. Co. W. Sandell Swaningan & Williams Seeeustreese Foxworthy & Rusk Jarvis C. W. Sandell Haines & Woodruff Bear Creek Vanenes Lindley Atthea Bridge Co Sandell Eee Eewe Carwile Road Bermata Fred Cooningham Shettock Regeon 2 Jae. F F. A. Gangely Mrs John Bailey Portland C. A. Bennett Dr Kilmer & Co Binghampten, NY T. E. Rainier Fletcher’s Church of Christ Pointers Commercial News Hicks Ray Jester Coral Wabash James Toby Dr. E. ©. Loomis Bessie Miss Bessie Morgan Danville Wm. Morgan Squire Shute Ossie Emma Lewis John Lewis Frances Emma James North John McDonald N. F. Corner Square, Covington
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