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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
A vintage advertisement promotes Scott & Bowne Scott’s Emulsion, claiming it helps growth and bone health for children. The copy emphasizes natural strength and robust development, urging caregivers to use the tonic for sturdier kids.
Mrs. Wm. Haines and daughter Frances of Williamsport visited John Wilson and family on Friday. Misses Dortha and Cordelia Reed spent part of the week in Lafayette. Attorney Robert Voliva from Newtown was here Monday. George Parnell Challen Shultz and William Nuss of Newtown were in town Monday. Albert Davis’s new car arrived Monday and he is learning to drive it. J Loeb cement veneered the north end of his clothing store rooms for protection. Sunday Schools were closed Sunday by health authorities due to diphtheria. Miss Wilhemina Vehslage, longtime high school history and German teacher, returned to Seymore last Friday and will return next year. James Wilson of Dakota has been visiting and doing well in the Northwest. Mrs. Wilson and son visited about a month ago.
McClerg promotes groceries and country produce trade in new quarters. He buys for cash or trade and invites customers to call. The Citizen's Bank statement is noted, praising Reed Bank as a strong financial institution and trustworthy for business.
A fire destroyed Gus Judy's fine stock barn in West Leb anon at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning. The structure, valued at $1,000, was partly insured. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.
In remembrance of Little Margaret Merryman gone but not forgotten. We express our deepest regards to Miss Bender and friends for the flowers and plants sent to our darling's grave. Their kind act will never be forgotten. Her Mother.
Report of the condition of the Cates Bank a private bank at Cates Indiana at close of business on June 4 1913. Signatures W W Layton Geo B Pavey John W Young officers and Notary J Earl Romine sworn June 12 1913 notary commission expires September 9 1913.
A reader from Phenix City Alabama recounts severe sickness that weakened kidneys and blood. After using Swamp Root on a friend's recommendation the back and hip pains eased, blood improved, and kidneys were reportedly cured, with a sworn statement by Justice of the Peace J. Bins dated July 14 1909.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York urges readers to obtain a sample bottle of Swamp Root. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes available 50 cent and one dollar sizes at drag stores. The Covington Weekly Republican is mentioned.
A returning resident announces plans for a city studio in mid June and will accept a limited number of pupils in a branch of music.
A new time card goes into effect Monday on the Wabash road with schedule changes for several east and west bound trains. The Towpath morning service departs Attica for Covington, with arrivals and return times noted, and afternoon service returns to Attica.
The ad promotes Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. It features Bath Illinois resident J C Eveland endorsing a 25 year eczema cure claim. The product is described as a physician’s formula in use for many years and guaranteed. Price 50 cents. All druggists or by mail.
The notice urges readers to submit items early for the paper as Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy and the staff goes to press on Thursday afternoon. Submissions made Wednesday afternoon or Thursday may not appear in print.
A long listing of county accounts, salaries, repairs, and supplies items for Covington and area townships. Names include Livengood, Myers, Spragg, Osborn, Doane, Mayer, and others with per diems, undertakings, and bridge repairs cited. Entries cover the Northwestern Mfg Co, The Leader, and The Republican among others.
A ledger style item lists allowances and fees for the February term of the Circuit Court in 1913. Names include O S Jones Geo R Jackson James Baldwin Leroy Sanders Alva DeHaven and others with per diems, jury fees, reporters, printing costs, law books and tolls. The Bobbs Merrill Co West Publishing Co and Foundel Co appear for books and court costs.
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