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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
4
A broad county news note from our correspondents covers local happenings in various facilities and communities. It highlights district updates and ongoing concerns for residents following the latest developments across the region.
Weather was fine and roads were good as Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Steely visited on the creek last Sunday. Ed S. Brown was in the area last week. Frank Fox has a new house under construction. Mr. William Steely, his wife and son, were also around last week. John Zufall, while helping build Frank Fox’s house, fell and received a bad scratch and will stay home for a while.
A weekend storm caused heavy damage to crops and uprooted many trees across Foster township. Residents report downed pear and peach trees, a cow killed by lightning, and several injuries from mishaps during the windy weather. A nearby wedding and local travels are noted as people recover and reassess road conditions and future plans.
The C with a tail is the trade mark of Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Look for it on the light blue enameled metal box. Each tablet stamped C C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, too.
A column extols Electric Bitters as a cure for various ailments from kidney and liver trouble to nervous debility claiming a complete transformation after three bottles. The piece also notes a local newspaper change with W. J. Huff & Son adopting a Republican stance and praises Dr Cadwell's Syran Pepsin as a cure while announcing July rail fare specials and ticket details from Warren J Linch and Warren Deppe in Cincinnati.
An 1890s style advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts sores and skin ailments and King’s New Life Pills for health restoration. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney fatigue and general weakness. The piece includes claims about a Kirkman Iowa resident and a Boston marriage narrative, ending with a drugstore attribution to LeRoy Allen.
Arrangements set for a special Covington to Williamsport train on July 4. Round trip fare is 55 cents. The train departs Covington at 7 10 a m and returns from Williamsport at 9 30 p m with ample accommodations for all.
The third term movement falters as President McKinley’s stance strengthens his popularity and deeming him capable of naming the likely 1904 winner. Grover Cleveland’s chances for a third term appear diminished amid his party’s response.
Our band the baseball team and the athletic club will travel to Williamsport for the Fourth of July exercises. Albert Franklin Chauncy Vickery and others will participate in the program. A special round trip fare is 55 cents with a 7 10 a m departure.
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