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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
3
A promotional notice asserts Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine can relieve heart weakness and related symptoms. Testimonial from Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio claims weight gain and improved health after using about thirteen bottles. The Miles Medical Co offers a guarantee and refund if no benefit.
The ad claims weak kidneys stem from nerve weakness not the organs and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid as a remedy. It targets back pain dark urine and Bright's disease symptoms and urges readers to try the product sold by druggists.
The First Church of Christ lists Sunday activities: Bible School at 10 am, sermons at 11 am and 7 45 pm, Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm, and a Thursday prayer meeting. An invitation extends to the public and families. minister D. H. Pater is listed at 309 Jefferson Street.
The First Presbyterian Church announces Sunday worship at 11 o clock with Bible School at 10, and evening services at 7 30. Worships occur weekly except the first Sunday when the pastor is away in Veedersburg. mid week service Thursday 7 30. Session and Trustees meet on scheduled Fridays and Wednesdays respectively. Ladies Aid meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. H K Fox PhD, minister. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets and Hedges Drug Co selling 20 tablets for 5e.
A call for $150 prize offers for the best article on why the Republican party should win in November with entries due by July 15. Also promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative as a spring tonic, claiming quick relief for tired nerves and improved appetite and digestion. Sold by Hedges Drug Co. Covington Indiana and druggists generally.
Fred Lubbe twenty five admitted embezzling funds while cashier of the First National Bank of Dillstoro Ind. He pleaded guilty before Judge A B Anderson and was sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth. He was indicted last November and arrested in Los Angeles before being returned to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis welcomes music lovers for a week long North American Saengerbund meeting. The Coliseum hosts the event from Wednesday through Sunday with 122 choirs from 29 cities and performances by a 2500 voice men chorus and a 2060 voice children chorus plus the New York Symphony Orchestra.
An advertorial copy urges women to use Dr Shoop Night Cure suppositories described as soothing and antiseptic. It promotes a book offering hints for women and invites readers to mail for a free copy and to query the doctor in confidence.
Bloomington June 17 Axtell longtime respected citizen and city treasurer was arrested on embezzlement charges. He remained in sheriff custody for about two and a half hours as brother C J Axtell sought a $3000 bond while City Attorney Duncan prepared suit to recover the $7000 shortage.
A reader proposes mailing a trial box to Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin to prove the ointment's effectiveness. The ad claims it treats swelling itching and bleeding in external or internal areas and notes a large jury and a company name Soja by Hi dlges Cruz Co.
In Laporte Indiana on June 17 Mrs Joseph Barker age 28 left four children ages five months to seven years alone at home. She went boating and fishing with boarder Fred Lettman at Clear Lake. Four hours later Lettman ran to Barker at the gasworks to report his wife had fallen from the boat and drowned.
Hundreds suffer back pain rheumatism and bladder troubles not realizing they stem from kidney problems. Paitentcy for the kidneys claims direct action to kidneys bringing relief. Sold by Hedges Drug Co with trial and money back guarantee.
The annual Indiana antist Young People's Union convention begins today at College Avenue Baptist Church. Prominent church figures from across the state participate in the event, with meetings continuing through the week.
Logansport Indiana June 17 Robert H Cotterman freed on 10000 bond after indictment for first degree murder in the killing of James T Brown near Galveston on May 11.
The product known as Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup is described as pleasant tasting and pearly like maple sugar, easier for children to take. It is marketed as non constipating and gently acting to relieve colds by stimulating bowel movement and clearing the system, sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Martin Paydlock, a prominent farmer in Wills township, died from injuries after a runaway horse was frightened by an automobile on June 3. The accident occurred near Laporte, and his death was confirmed today.
A newspaper advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims rapid relief for lame back and related diseases and offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail to readers who mention the paper.
Louisville June 17 note long serving Rev Joseph McLeskey of Paducah resigns after fifty years in Cumberland Presbyterian ministry. His son Rev Hamp McLeskey declines Missouri call to stay at Fulton. Grandson Rev Jas McLeskey and later generations continue in the same faith. A Jackson Tenn watch linked to the family carries a century of history.
Pineules advertise a 30 day trial claiming direct kidney action with relief from backache rheumatic pains and general fatigue. They promise blood purification and system vigor and are sold by ledges Drug Co.
Prescott Boynton, a former Union soldier, is held in Knoxville for Manitowoc authorities on charges of embezzling $10,000 in United States bonds and grand larceny. The offenses are said to have occurred in 1904, and he allegedly has been evading capture while leading officers a merry chase. He was caught in a post office while opening a pension check envelope. He denies guilt.
The note promotes DaWtt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt and thorough, claiming they strengthen weakened kidneys and relieve bladder inflammation. It states availability at Hedges Drag Co. and broad local recommendation.
Louisiana will not become a prohibition state during the current assembly. The house voted 38 to 47 to indefinitely postpone the Don san bill for a statewide referendum. A high license bill setting minimums of 500 and 200 was passed 2 to 24, raising annual state revenue by about 250 609 to 300 000 dollars.
Nogales Ariz June 17 The Yaqui Indians gathered at Hermosillo to discuss surrender terms to the Mexican government but refuse to give up their arms. Negotiations for a peaceful settlement are broken off temporarily with news from Mexico censored and no further details available.
An advertisement extolls DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick healer for various skin ailments including piles. The copy emphasizes safety and urges readers to choose the brand for relief and protection.
Covington Indiana June 19 1903 warning to all owners and occupants of property within city limits to cut weeds and noxious growths or city action with costs penalties to be charged. Failure by July 10 1908 incurs penalties under law. Also an ad for Manzin Piles Remedy priced 56 cents sold at Hedges Drug Co.
In Jasper Missouri a farmer Charles Ray was shot dead by his wife Fannie Ray as he approached the house with a double barreled shotgun. She fired from a second story window killing him. A divorce suit had been in progress in the circuit court for months.
The body of Frank Bunting, thirty five, treasurer of Olean township, was found hanging near Copemish Michigan. A coroner’s jury ruled death by own action with funds said to be intact and no motive established. An advertisement for Rees Laxative Cough Syrup follows.
In Midland Wright township Lewis N. Miller a justice of the peace was robbed by two unidentified men of $55 and a gold watch valued at 30. The incident occurred near Jasonville Indiana on June 17. A second item notes the death by own action of Mrs. Ida Hardesty found in Pigeon creek Evansville Indiana also dated June 17.
Guaranteed relief offered for piles with ManZan Pile Remedy by Hedges Drag Co. Price four cents. Product claims to obviate surgery and provide quick results.
A home seekers excursion offers very low rates via the Wabash line. Departures occur on the first and eighth Tuesday of each month to destinations in the west southwest and north. For details contact EK. W. Richerson.
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