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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
8
On first indication of trouble this notice urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy. Geo 1 Cook endorses the product, signaling advice for kidney health.
A vintage ad promises relief from constipation and indigestion. It claims Dr. King's pills provide lively bowels, good digestion, and a fine appetite, selling for 25 cents at Lee Allen drug store.
A Salem Missouri correspondent touts Foley’s Kidney Cure as a cure for five years of kidney disease and renewed health after two bottles. Old Town Virginia letters claim Bucken’s Anica Salve cured a daughter’s scald head and praise its use on cuts burns and ulcers with 25 cent pricing at Lee Allen’s drug store.
Round trip tickets to Boston from all Big Four points go on sale June 12 13 14 1902 at one fare. Tickets valid for return to June 21 1902 with deposit and 50 cent extension to July 31 1902. For details contact Big Four Route agents Warren J. Lynch and W P. Deppe Cincinnati Ohio.
G W Roberts reports an elderly man cured of a long lasting cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve and bitters purge bilious poisons, blood diseases, skin eruptions, ulcers and sores. Price 60c and 25c at Lee Allens. The Fountain-Warren traction company seeks a one half cent subsidy from Lafayette township and is likely to receive it.
Our special correspondent recalls the Battle of the Wilderness battles near Spottsylvania Bethesda church and Cold Harbor. Union corps under Hancock Warren and Sedgwick clash with Lee’s forces as engineers rush roads and shells strike regiments. Casualties include Sergeant Carpenter and Captain Tingley among others. The fight features heavy musketry, cannon, and bayonet charges amid sultry, jungle terrain.
Last Friday marks Henry Smail's sixty third anniversary with a wife who hosted a lavish supper. Henry, despite his age, ate more than any family member and appeared to enjoy the feast as a surprise gesture. The item ends with a plug for Adair's featuring the best $1 fotus.
An Adair notice lists a church exchange on Saturday night the 21st and a separate ice cream and cake sale in the court house yard on July 4. The letter list for the week ending June 11 includes several names. an item mentions new straw and fur hats at Loeb's stores.
William McClure, who attempted suicide last Wednesday, is reported in bad condition. He recovers from a bullet wound but renewed mental distress heightens concerns his life may be short. Fresh home made bread noted at Wm Dennis' grocery store.
Stephen F Randolph weds Lara Dell Schermerhorn and others listed. Licenses include William M Wardlow with Clara Wright Milo Ensminger with Ella B Lamont Truman H Palmer with Nellie M Thomas Leroy Young with Hattie Sapy Edward W Hutson with Marry L Bunting. Loeb’s ad promotes a special nine dollar mens suit.
An excursion on the Wabash will run to Lafayette on Sunday June 22 starting from Covington at 9 30 a m and returning from Lafayette at 7 50 p m.
At M E Church, Sunday morning service features a subject titled Christ preaching to the spirits in prison. The sermon emphasizes biblical teaching and spiritual reflection for congregants.
The Fulton Township Commencement at the new Cates school June 1902 featured graduates Othella M. Russel Bertha C. Lindley Blanch Coleman Ethel Pavey William B. Baker Hershel Dotsor Clyde C. Bair Carl Stoncypher Anna E. Miller Virgin F. Brewer Hershel F. Brewer Jesse Robbins Fred Goodin Logan Rabb. Class motto Not for School but for Life we Learn. Address by Rev L E Brown. Stilwell’s Operatic Orchestra provided music. Souvenirs given. benediction by an unnamed gentleman. Severe storm reduced attendance. Superintendent Gossett stayed away. Trustee Pavey praised for frugal, quality program. Adair’s offers rounds of town goods at $1 per dozen.
The Judy Colts host the Leaders on July 4th in a local matchup. A Monday night storm caused damage to shade and fruit trees, with some livestock killed by lightning. Ambrose Moore’s death brings sadness to Fountain County friends who recall his years of service.
Taken up by C. R. Holycross on the old Nebeker farm five miles north of Covington a bay western horse with four white legs a small stripe on the forehead branded on the left hip with letters T. H. Owner may reclaim by paying charges.
A daughter named Verna was born on Monday June 2 1902 to Mr and Mrs Harry Spurling of this city. Harry was so proud he did not come downtown to report the birth and the note was delayed. He remarks his wife now holds the ribbon as an artist and he is no longer in the act with his brush.
The marriage of S. T. Randolph and Miss Lara Schermerhorn was performed at the bride’s home in Richland township on Wednesday at 8 PM. A sumptuous reception followed at the groom’s home yesterday. The editor and wife regret missing both ceremonies due to a busy schedule but promise a full account in the next issue along with congratulations.
Georgia Martin Poindexter of Covington Indiana born August seventeenth eighteen seventy four died April twentieth nineteen hundred two in Lexington Virginia was an active member of Troy Chapter No. 145 OBE Star The resolutions note her virtues cheerfulness and patience and dedicate a memorial page in the record book with mourning draping of the charter for thirty days and sympathy to her husband and family.
The note mentions a Sunday excursion to La Fayette on June 22 with a round trip fare from Covington not exceeding a bound. An agent believes the price can be reduced to 75 cents. H. C. Yount and W. W. Layton are recorded as having transacted Mellott bank related business on Monday.
Mrs Blanche Aughe of Chicago was summoned Monday because of the serious illness of her mother Mrs Cy Donaldson in the same city.
An odd promotional fragment urges use of Plastico for cleaning and health, mentions Buckner's Drug store for investigation, and includes quick notes on remedies and stomach care attributed to Dr Caldwell and Foley's Kidney Cure with Geo. D. Cook.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her after six months of severe sickness caused by Hay Fever and Asthma. She says the remedy is safest cure for throat and lung diseases and guarantees trial bottles free at Lee Allens.
The Castoria company notes counterfeit Castoria notices harming the brand and health. It urges buyers to verify the genuine Castoria bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher and to inspect the wrapper's facsimile smile mark, produced under Fletcher's supervision for over forty years.
Alice Cohn of Brooklyn writes of relief from monthly pain and low spirits after using Peruna from Dr. Hartman. She praises the remedy as making a “new woman” and urges readers to send symptoms and address for a one month treatment, with Dr. Hartman offering free advice if no prompt results are seen.
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