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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
2
A garbled mix of old advertisements and notices includes claims for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Jell O flavors, recruitment offers for agents and home work, and assorted product promos. Warnings about health remedies are interwoven with solicitations for local agents and employment.
Distemper and Heaves Cure advertised as the only guaranteed remedy for coughs colds and heaves in horses sheep and dogs. Estray notice for a roan pony about four years old weighing around 57 pounds branded on the left hip, found near Oryington. Owner to claim with proof and pay charges through Will Alexander. Sample cuffs offered by mail with 2 percent commission and special terms for agents. Manufactures and Jobbers address listed in Chicago.
A bedroom steward Theodore Magers is jailed on suspicion in the Wasser Wilhelm der Grosse bullion robbery. American suspects reported near Cherbourg vanished and U S detectives traced to the United States. Fort Sill action proceeds with 40 cavalry to clear Wichita Mountain land before Kiowa and Comanche opening.
Ex Governor Hazen S. Pingree of Michigan died in London at 17 35 after a rapid decline from a cancer of the bowels. His son was present, blood relations were summoned to the United States, and the body will be embalmed and returned home. Doctors said the cancer left little hope and Pingree endured pain while remaining mentally clear.
Detroit born Karen Sen ter Pingree served in the First Massachusetts heavy artillery in the Civil War before moving to Detroit to manufacture shoes. He became Detroit mayor after 1880, later Michigan governor, and backed reforms including gas rate cuts and public lighting. He died in London during a South Africa trip. survived by a widow and two children.
English Ind June 17. John Brown aged sixty who recently wed Mrs Endow Pear Taswell killed himself with a buckshot loaded shotgun in his Crawford County home. After setting the house on fire he planned his death to prevent his body from burning. neighbors found him before flames fully took hold. He served in the Civil War and came from Mt Carmel three years ago. Portland Ind June 17 Oren Jordan, who married a widow older than himself, attempted to shoot her then turned the gun on himself but only caused a scalp wound and escaped.
The senate committee in the legislature reports for abolition of the National Guard. It proposes dumping military paraphernalia at sea after loading it onto a scow and towing it out to sea.
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin guaranteed to cure Constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Sold by LeRoy Allen. A refund offer on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold. Also a 26 cent bottle guaranteed or money refunded. LeRoy Allen. 2-15 6m.
For rent a four room residence with modern conveniences two squares from court house inquiries to Mrs Moses 42 Jefferson street. Mrs S J Curtis mother of Mrs J L Townsley visited Perrysville this week to see her daughter Mrs B O Carpenter. Ex commissioner David Myers drove from Hillsboro with his wool Wednesday. Dave is all right as reported in Hillsboro. Abstracts of Title promptly furnished by O B Dove Lis
Henry Garrison of Fairmount Indiana received a Civil War pension until payments stopped after a government error. He challenged the claim of his death and proved the department confused another Henry Garrison who had died. The agency verified he was alive and resumed his pension.
Liberty Indiana June 17. John Starr, a young farmer, injured his finger while hammering. A rusty nail pierced the finger and the wound swelled later causing jackjaw and death days afterward.
Wabash June 17 Isaac Wright a 60 year old farmer near Somerset was fatally kicked when a horse running loose in the pasture struck him. His son Alex Wright attempted to catch the animal but the horse kicked him, crushing the pelvis.
In the era of wildcat money the Ames shovels served as currency valued like gold for twenty years. Oliver Ames & Son stood for honesty worldwide. Benson’s Plaster is praised as the best external remedy, curing coughs, colds, rheumatism, and more. Over 5,000 physicians endorse it. 55 awards amid tests. Also a wanted ad for capable representatives with fixed salary and expenses.
An 19th century advertisement urges relief for dyspepsia and liver issues citing sour stomach headache and other symptoms. It promotes August Flower priced at 75 cents with two doses claimed to help. The notice references Green's Prize Almanac and includes testimonials and contact lines.
The Wabash and other lines announce through cars between Peoria and Minneapolis St Paul with no transfer. Excursion tickets advertised from Covington to Buffalo via the line with a single day trip and special rates. Rome City Island Park assembly hosts Wabash excursion tickets July 23 to Aug 15 1901 with return by Aug 1. Monon route partners with Roach dale agents to Springfield Quincy Indianapolis Cincinnati connections.
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