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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
3
A fragmented note recalls a philosophical meditation on life and friendship, urging readers to reflect on past experiences and future aims while noting a recent mink collar found near the Presbyterian church. Finder asked to leave the collar at the office or return it to Mrs. Ed Hunt.
Census Supervisor A T Claypool completes recommendations for district enumerators. Appointments to be announced between the 15th and 25th, with 197 total in the Ninth District and 19 in Fountain County. Most appointments are for men, two or three women possible. Logan township to have three districts. Davis, Cain, Jackson and Shawnee each one. Fulton, Richland, Troy, Millcreek, Wabash and Van Buren host two districts. Prime details withheld until approved. Our line of silk and tailored shirt waists for spring is very complete. J Loeb's Stores.
Covington reports a quiet but steady bootleg crackdown led by Mayor McGeorge. A recent Court of Inquiry gathered 15 to 20 suspects, yielding leads and laid lines to catch violators. Officials warn that repeat offenders will face severe penalties, and note a potential grand jury could prosecute cases beyond the mayor’s court. Read the ads.
The Tree Butcher ruined many valuable shade trees last fall and seeks steady work. His only qualification is an ax and saw, prompting owners to hire him for quick cuts that ruin trees. Experts advise trimming young trees properly and choosing species suited to space and light.
Mrs. Grant Hughes and Mr and Mrs John Zufall visited Mrs Grace Ingle. Stella Carleton of Cain Illinois died early last week and funeral services were held at Forest Hill church with interment at Mound cemetery. Numerous locals visited ill mother of John Coxon and Thomas Coxon on Wednesday. A house fire at Boneparte Layton’s raised local fever but caused no major damage. Several visitors from Ohio Indiana and Illinois dropped by family homes through the week including Strother Brown and Ed L Brown of the National Soldier's Home Danville Illinois.
A damaged snippet warns that a dying shade tree should be spared and notes that pruning advice can be obtained from the State Forester in Indianapolis Indiana. The fragment references concern for tree health and urges proper care for aging trees.
Fred Patchen of Matthus New York writes of long lasting kidney pain and bladder inflammation. He states two fifty cent bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy completely cured him and he has had no kidney symptoms for over two years. Sold by M C VanDorn.
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