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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
4
The notice lists ad rates by contract length. One year contracts are eight cents per inch, six months to under one year nine cents, under six months ten cents per inch. Metalbase electros are six cents per inch. Local rate is eight cents per line for a single insertion and five cents per line for each subsequent insertion.
The piece notes city and county political dynamics with Republicans labeled as quiet players and Democrats accused of in-fight and spending. It warns of a day of reckoning with the people, while suggesting Republicans will be in at the finish.
The new Democratic administration faces a wave of complaints from small towns and rural centers over Postmaster General Burleson removing back-stamping of letters. Critics say without the date stamp postmasters can delay mail for rivals or enemies, whereas earlier the arrival date served as proof of timely delivery.
The many friends of McManomy Coffing congratulate him on his graduation from Wabash College this year. His mother and father Mr and Mrs W B Coffing and sisters Mary and Mrs H K Bilsland attended the graduation exercises last week. Mick is a fine young man and his many friends extend best wishes for his success.
Mrs Leslie Schnell and daughter of Danville visited her parents in Covington this week. Miss Tamson Shanklin received an invitation to the wedding of Frank L Thomas in Los Angeles on June 25. Mrs Estella Keefer Stevenson, daughter of former Recorder John Keefer, died in Los Angeles at 5 pm Monday. funeral held there Wednesday at 2 pm. D J Youne & Co advertise cement and building materials.
A letter from W C Blackmon of Phenix City Alabama credits Swamp Root for restoring blood health and curing kidney troubles after a severe illness. The endorsement was sworn before Justice of the Peace W J Bins on July 14 1909.
A letter to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York promotes Swamp Root with a sample bottle offer. Readers are urged to mention Covington Weekly Republican and to obtain a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Bottles sold 50 cents to one dollar at drag stores.
The morning sermon at First Presbyterian Church titled Do We Ever Forget will be followed by an evening talk on Blind Guides. The men will lead the music at the evening service and W. R. Massey & Son advertise 120 acres for sale near Waynetown Indiana with 100 acres in cultivation, a good barn and a small house on a gravel road priced with terms available.
Sealed proposals for erecting and completing Covington Indiana Public Library will be received at the Fountain Trust Company office until 2 p m on June 28 1913. The Public Library Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Covington Public Library Board of Covington Ind.
Many mothers mistake children's worm symptoms for indigestion and other ailments. This candy lozenge is advertised to expel worms regulate bowels and restore health, claiming to gentle remedy for kids. Sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. with 25 cent price and distribution in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
Relatives gathered Wednesday in the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Starns three miles southwest of Wallace. They shared a noon dinner under apple trees, enjoyed a social hour, and were treated to afternoon music by Mr. and Mrs. Parvin McGinnis. Supper offerings capped a pleasant day with numerous attendees including Lizzie Starns, Charles and Lewis Starns, F. C. Starns and families, the McGinnis and Delp circles, and others from Wallace and nearby townships.
The U B A church of String town hosts an all day basket meeting on the Fourth of July in the grove by Hubert Stull's. Rev Potter P E is expected to attend. All are invited to bring baskets and spend the day.
At a meeting of the school trustees last week Covington selected teachers for 1913 14 led by Superintendent W A Davis and Principal Lamar C Grubb. English Laverne Glascock Latin Loyola McComas History and German Wilhelmina Veshlage Music and Art Irene Balcom Mathematics to be supplied with manual training and domestic science also to be supplied. Names include Blanche Smith Agnes Mehan Lera Hegg Lena Cade Fionia Bender Cecil Murray Elizabeth Dunlap Nina Spinning Anita Spence and others listed by grade and leadership.
Emma M. Reed named Administratrix of Willis P. Reed estate in Fountain County Indiana by the Circuit Court. The estate is described as solvent. Lucas Nebeker, Attorney, 6 28 13.3w
Trustee Joseph Starkey of Fulton Township Fountain County Indiana invites bids for replastering the graded school building at Cates Indiana. Bids due by 2 p m on the specified day and work must be completed within thirty days from letting. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Dated June 17 1913.
Sealed bids are invited by the Fountain County Auditor at Covington Court House for furnishing supplies to the County Asylum for three months starting July 1 1913. Estimates are on file in the Auditor's office.
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